Bitcoin: libxcb-xinerama0 Library required by bitcoin-qt
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Bitcoin: libxcb-xinerama0 Library Required by bitcoin-qt
I recently upgraded my Raspberry Pi 5 (ARM Architecture) to Ubuntu 23.1. One of the error messages that appears during startup is a dependency requirement for the X Window System’s X11 library: libxcb-xinerama0.
The Error Message
When running bitcoin-qt on my Raspberry Pi 5, I get the following error message:
Error: libx11-xcb.c:18: cannot find symbol libxcb_xinerama0'
This error suggests that the Bitcoin wallet app is trying to use a library called libxcb_xinerama0which is not installed on my system.
The Problem
To resolve this issue, you will need to install the libxcb-xinerama0 library. Here's how:
Step 1: Update Your Package Index
First, update your package index to ensure that any available packages are up-to-date:
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install libxcb-xinerama0
Install the libxcb-xinerama0 library by running the following command:
sudo apt install xcb-util-x11-0
This package contains all the dependencies required for X11, including libxcb_xinerama0.
Alternative Installation Methods
Alternatively, you can use a package manager such as apt-get with the following commands:
- For Raspbian (based on Ubuntu):
sudo apt install libxcb-rpm1-x11-0 libxcb-image0.so.6
- For Debian-based systems:
sudo apt install x11-libxcb
Conclusion
Installing the libxcb-xinerama0 library should resolve the libx11-xcb.c:18error message and allow you to run bitcoin-qt successfully. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to let me know, and I'll be happy to assist you further.
Tips and Precautions
- Make sure your system's package index is up-to-date before attempting to install the required packages.
- Be cautious when runninghide` commands to avoid compromising system security.
- If you're using a different distribution or version of Bitcoin, you may need to adjust the package names or installation commands accordingly.