If your system hangs on the upgrade process or if it reboots and won't start, then these steps can help repair your broken OS. Most upgrades proceed without a hitch, but occasionally things go wrong.
Check any sources that you might need, then close the window.įor more information about releases and how long they are supported for, please see the Ubuntu Release Wiki.įor more information about what end of life means, please see the End of Life document.įor more information on LTS support and the Hardware Enablement Stack, please see the HWE Wiki. If you use any third-party packages, you'll need to re-enable them in the Software & Updates app on the Other Software tab. Once restarted the computer will be on the newly upgraded system! If you run into any issues, check out Troubleshooting below.
Once the process is finished, restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Open the Terminal app (search Terminal from the Activities Overview or press Ctrl+ Alt+ T), then enter the following commands: Once you've upgraded Ubuntu, you'll need to download and install the current System76 Driver. Click Yes, Upgrade Now or Upgrade… depending on the window that you have and follow the on-screen instructions. If you have to restart after installing updates, launch the updater again as described above.Ī message will appear informing you of the availability of the new release. You may need to update (and sometimes, restart) before continuing with the upgrade process.
The system will automatically check for updates. After selecting your update preference, close the window. OptionĬhanging this option will require your user password. You can choose to receive all updates or only LTS updates using the drop-down menu at the bottom, labeled "Notify me of a new Ubuntu version". Open the Activities Overview by clicking on the Activities button in the top left and then search for Software Updater.Ĭlick on Settings… and then select Updates. We have a support article that goes over creating backups here. The upgrade process will leave your files intact, but it's best to be safe in case something goes wrong. Next, we recommend backing up all important files from your computer. Create Install Media Create an Installation USB
You'll need to download a copy of Ubuntu from. First, we recommend having Ubuntu installation media (a DVD or USB drive) handy before starting any upgrades in case something goes wrong.
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