{"id":5886,"date":"2024-03-14T03:31:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T03:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-do-i-update-the-system-and-software-packages-in-ubuntu\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T20:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T20:49:57","slug":"how-do-i-update-the-system-and-software-packages-in-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silicloud.com\/blog\/how-do-i-update-the-system-and-software-packages-in-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"Update Ubuntu: System & Package Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can update the system and software packages using either the command line or graphical interface.<\/p>\n

Update the system and packages via the command line.<\/p>\n

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  1. Open the terminal and input the following command to update the software package list:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    sudo apt update\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
      \n
    1. Enter the following command to upgrade the installed software package to the latest version:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      sudo apt upgrade\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
        \n
      1. To upgrade the system, you can use the following command if a new release is available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        sudo do-release-upgrade\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
        Update system and software packages with a graphical interface.<\/p>\n
          \n
        1. Open the “Software Updater” application and check for any available updates.<\/li>\n
        2. Click on the “Install Now” button to install all available updates.<\/li>\n
        3. If a new release is available, you will be prompted to upgrade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          The system and software packages can be easily updated whether through the command line or the graphical interface.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
          You can update the system and software packages using either the command line or graphical interface. Update the system and packages via the command line. 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