Ubuntu 16.10 Stop X Server
Hi! This Guide simply shows you Step-by-step How to Ubuntu 16.10 Stop X Server.
So with this procedure you should be able to Kill Ubuntu X Server and drop a Runlevel 3 Shell.

First, Hit
Ctrl+Alt+F1
Then Login again
So enter your Username & Pass.And Kill the Display Manager.
sudo service lightdm stop
Or:
sudo service gdm stop
But if you have a Custom display manager then look for the command to Stop it…
Finally, Go to Runlevel 3.
sudo init 3