Note: For an updated guide on installing Node.js on Raspberry Pi (ARMv7 / Raspberry Pi 4B), see How to install NodeJs on the Raspberry Pi 4.

To install Node.js 16 after uninstalling Node.js 18, you can use the NodeSource repository to get the specific version you want. Here's a step-by-step guide using the terminal:

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Remove the existing Node.js version

sudo apt remove nodejs

Install the NodeSource repository for Node.js 16

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_16.x | sudo -E bash -

Install Node.js 16

sudo apt install -y nodejs

This will install Node.js 16 on your system. You can verify the installation by checking the version:

node -v

This should output the version of Node.js 16 that you just installed.

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