How to update Ubuntu system?

2 years ago
Benjamin Taylor
2 minutes

To update the Ubuntu system, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open the terminal: Click on the application icon at the top left corner of the desktop, then type “terminal” in the search bar, and click on it to open.
  2. Run the update command: Enter the following command in the terminal and press the Enter key:
  3. Please update the Apt package manager.
  4. This command will update the package list to fetch the latest package information.
  5. Install available updates: Type the following command in the terminal and press Enter:
  6. Elevate the command by using “sudo” and run “apt upgrade” to update the system.
  7. This command will install available software updates.
  8. Update complete: During the updating process, the system may prompt you to install new software packages or remove old ones. Choose according to your needs and press the Enter key.
  9. Option: Restart system (optional): After the update is complete, you have the option to restart the system in order to apply the changes. You can use the following command to restart:
  10. restart the system by using sudo
  11. This command will restart your system.

Please note that the system update may take some time, the specific duration depends on your system and network speed. Ensure to keep a stable internet connection during the update to avoid interruptions.

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