How to upgrade Ubuntu from 20.04 to Ubuntu 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish)

Would you like to upgrade your present Ubuntu system to the newest release which is named Jammy Jellyfish and has the number 22.04? How can it be done? If you are using Ubuntu 20.04 or 21.04, these instructions will help you out and make you able to use the brand new version of the operating system in a short while.

Upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 using the desktop

It is really easy to get the job done, and if you are using the desktop version of Ubuntu 20.04 or Ubuntu 21.04, it is incredibly easy. In order to get started in the process, simply run the following command in the terminal window.

sudo do-release-upgrade -d -f DistUpgradeViewGtk3

When you run this command, you will see a window open on your desktop. Here you can confirm the upgrade and the process will start. Now you just follow the instructions and you will see that the new operating system will be installed on your computer. The amount of time it will take depends on the speed of your Internet connection and your computer. In the end as the process is finished you will have to restart your system and you will be welcomed to Ubuntu 22.04, Jammy Jellyfish, after the restart.

Upgrading to Ubuntu 22.04 using the command line

If you want to do the entire process using the command line, run the following set of commands.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt dist-upgrade
sudo apt autoremove
sudo apt install update-manager-core
sudo do-release-upgrade -d

You will have to answer yes to several questions along the way as you need to confirm your intention to update the system, to upgrade the system, and to install the new release of Ubuntu.

That’s it. You are now ready to use the brand new version of Ubuntu wherever you might be in the world. If you are using public WiFi connections and want to get an additional layer of security on your computer, you should definitely consider using the VPN services of NordVPN on your Ubuntu system.

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