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Update upgrade-ubuntu article for 24.04 #1229

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description: >
Get the newest version of Ubuntu on your System76 computer! Check out our upgrade directions.
keywords:
- Ubuntu 16.04
- Ubuntu 18.04
- Ubuntu 20.04
- Ubuntu 22.04
- Ubuntu 24.04
- LTS
- Point Release
- Upgrade
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## Create Install Media

Create an Installation USB | Create an Installation DVD
-------------------------- | ---------------------------
[Using Ubuntu](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu) | [Using Ubuntu](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/burn-a-dvd-on-ubuntu)
[Using Windows](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows) | [Using Windows](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/burn-a-dvd-on-windows)
[Using Mac OS X](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-mac-osx) | [Using Mac OS X](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/burn-a-dvd-on-mac-osx)
- [Using Ubuntu](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu)
- [Using Windows](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows)
- [Using Mac OS X](http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-mac-osx)

Next, we recommend backing up all important files from your computer. The upgrade process will leave your files intact, but it's best to be safe in case something goes wrong. We have a support article that goes over creating backups [here.](/articles/backup-files)

## Upgrade

### Open Software Updater

Open the Activities Overview by clicking on the Activities button in the top left and then search for <u>Software Updater</u>.
Open the Applications menu by clicking on the Show Apps button on the bottom left of the home screen. The icon looks like a 3-by-3 grid of squares. Then you can type Software Updater in the search bar and open it.</u>.

![Updater in Overview](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/Step-1.png)
![Updater in Overview](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/ubuntu-update.png)

### Configure Version Updates

Click on **Settings…** and then select **Updates**. 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".
Click on **Settings…** and then select **Updates**. The Software Updater may run for a moment before presenting the settings button. 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".

Option | Result
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The system will automatically check for updates. You may need to update (and sometimes, restart) before continuing with the upgrade process. If you have to restart after installing updates, launch the updater again as described above.

![Software Updater](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/Step-2.png)
<!-- ![Software Updater](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/Step-2.png) -->

![Software Updater](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/Step-2b.png)
![Software Updater](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/ubuntu-24.04-upgrade-prompt.png)

### Install The Upgrade

A message will appear informing you of the availability of the new release. Click **Yes, Upgrade Now** or **Upgrade…** depending on the window that you have and follow the on-screen instructions.

![Upgrade Message](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/Step-3.png)
![Upgrade Message](/images/upgrade-ubuntu/ubuntu-24.04-upgrade-window.png)

### Install The System76 Driver

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