Cant install python3-pyqt5 on ubuntu 17

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I`m trying to install python3-pyqt5, but still getting the same error. I tried reinstalling ubuntu, updating and upgrading my apt-get and still no clue whats wrong.

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get install python3-pyqt5
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package python3-pyqt5

Please post your answer as solution instead of Editing the question and adding the solution. thanks — Mohan
– Mohan, Commented Dec 29, 2019 at 5:34

Qba · Accepted Answer · 2019-12-30 09:35:42Z

5

I found that I just needed to type:

sudo add-apt-repository universe

then

sudo apt-get update

And everything was working fine.

answered Dec 30, 2019 at 9:35

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liorr · Accepted Answer · 2017-12-03 19:46:08Z

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I had the same problem. After doing some reading, I was able to install pyqt5 using this workaround:

Install python3-setuptools:

$ sudo apt-get install python3-setuptools

Install pip:
```
$ sudo easy_install3 pip
```
Finally, install pyqt5 using pip:
```
$ pip3 install --user pyqt5
```

edited Dec 3, 2017 at 19:46

answered Dec 3, 2017 at 19:40

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