16.04 New Software Center ("Ubuntu Software") very slow or it simply doesn't work

The new Software Center in 16.04 (Ubuntu Software, or whatever it is called) just hangs when I search for an app. Not much else to say.

Any ideas?

(I installed the old Ubuntu SOftware Center, and it works ok so far, but I would still like to know what's the problem with the new one.)

Solution 1:

I am suffering the similar problem. When I want to search for an application or install updates (however it shows number of available updates), its hanging and circling there, nothing shows. A quick fix I found is:

1) kill or end the process "gnome-software" using any tool like "System monitor" or "htop" or "pkill"

2) Open the Ubuntu sofware

3) Search for the apps or install updates.

It will work like its expected, no more hanging.