sudo update-alternatives -install /usr/bin/python3 python3 /usr/bin/python3.6 1 Install Python 3.8 by using the below command : sudo apt-get install python3.8 Step 3: Add Python 3.6 & Python 3.8 to update-alternativesĪdd both old and new versions of Python to Update Alternatives. Step 2: Install the Python 3.8 package using apt-get apt list | grep python3.8Īs seen in the image above, Now we have Python 3.8 available for installation. Verify the updated Python packages list using this command. Update the package list using the below command. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa On launchpad repository named deadsnakes is available for Python Packages.Īdd the deadsnakes repository using the below commands. So, we have to add an additional repository. Latest Python 3.8 not available in Ubuntu’s default repositories. Step 4: Update Python 3 for point to Python 3.8įollow the simple steps to install and configure Python 3.8 Step 1: Add the repository and update.Step 3: Add Python 3.6 & Python 3.8 to update-alternatives.

Step 2: Install the Python 3.8 package using apt-get.

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