Introduction:
Are you experiencing the Brave error [4740:4740:0801/172438.899680:ERROR:process_singleton_posix.cc(353)]? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many Brave users have encountered this issue, but the good news is that it’s relatively easy to fix. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps to resolve this error and get your Brave browser up and running again.
Step 1: Find the SingletonLock File
To begin, you’ll need to locate the SingletonLock file. Open your terminal and type the following command:
find -iname SingletonLock
This command will search your system for the SingletonLock file.
Step 2: Remove the SingletonLock File
Once you’ve found the SingletonLock file, it’s time to remove it. Navigate to the directory where the file is located and type the following command:
rm ./.config/BraveSoftware/Brave-Browser/SingletonLock
This command will delete the SingletonLock file, allowing Brave to create a new one when you open the browser.
Step 3: Open Brave
Now that you’ve removed the SingletonLock file, it’s time to open Brave and see if the error has been resolved. Click on the Brave icon or type “brave” in your terminal to launch the browser.
If you still encounter the error after following these steps, try restarting your computer and then opening Brave again.
Conclusion:
The Brave error [4740:4740:0801/172438.899680 SingletonLock::Lock: Failed to create lock file: /home/user/.config/google-chrome/SingletonLock] can be resolved by removing the SingletonLock file and allowing Brave to create a new one when you open the browser. This solution should work for most users, but if the error persists, try restarting your computer and then opening Brave again. If the issue still isn’t resolved, you may want to consider seeking further assistance from the Brave support team or exploring alternative browsers.