Ubuntu – 100% CPU due to “fwupd” process in Ubuntu 16.04

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I installed Ubuntu 16.04 and I did all available updates.
When I turn on my laptop, sometimes I notice CPU working at 100% due to "fwupd" process and so I have to kill it manually to avoid getting battery discharged fast!
Is there a solution for this problem?

Ok I tested the solution I reported in my previous comment and it worked like a charm.

Best Answer

I had the same problem and it can be an apt-get cache problem so it's recommended to clean the cache :

  1. sudo -ic
  2. apt-get clean
  3. cd /var/lib/apt
  4. mv lists lists.old
  5. mkdir -p lists/partial
  6. apt-get clean
  7. apt-get update

or it can be a permission problem

  • sudo chown {user} /home/{user}/.cache/dconf

this solve the problem for me.

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