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Posted: **Mon Sep 30, 2024 3:38 pm**

To upgrade Ubuntu to the latest version from the command line in 2024, follow these steps:

Open Terminal: Access the command line interface by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
Refresh Package Lists: Ensure your system has the latest information by running:
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sudo apt update
Upgrade Packages: Update existing software to their newest versions within your current Ubuntu release:
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sudo apt upgrade
Transitioning to the Latest LTS: If you're on a non-LTS version and wish to upgrade to the latest LTS (Long Term Support) release, install the necessary package:
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sudo apt install update-manager-core
Reboot: Reboot your system before upgrade:
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sudo reboot
or
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sudo shutdown -r now
Initiate Upgrade: Start the upgrade process to the next LTS release (if applicable) by running:
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sudo do-release-upgrade
This command will guide you through the upgrade process.
Note: If you're already on an LTS version, the do-release-upgrade command will prompt you to upgrade to the subsequent LTS when available.

Upgrade Ubuntu Linux to the Latest Version