unable to lock the administration directory!!
 

Pls help me to restore my n900 stock kernel when i try this command

apt-get install --reinstall kernel

error message pop out it says:

"E: could not open lock file /var/lib/dpkg/lock...
E:unable to lock the administration..."

I want to restore my n900 kernel from flashing in to linux kernel 50 because it caused my phone some defects i do not usually encountered like unwanted reboots..

Pls can any one help me or some advise??

Re: unable to lock the administration directory!!
 

(1) You need to be root in order to use apt-get install and/or dpkg -i.

(2) When you installed KP50 you noticed a new icon in your application menu called "Nokia Kernel". Click on it.

Re: unable to lock the administration directory!!
 

yeah i tried that one too but it tells the same error in app manager "unable to install the nokia kernel"...

Re: unable to lock the administration directory!!
 

Be root, and do not have the app manager open while you're doing this (and give it a minute or two to properly shut down)