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> <>|| = Before starting. = Before upgrading it is recommended that you read the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HirsuteHippo/ReleaseNotes/Kubuntu | release notes for Kubuntu 21.04]], which document caveats and workarounds for known issues in this version. = Upgrade Kubuntu from 20.10 to 21.04 = If you are using a Laptop ensure the following things are done. You will need to: * Ensure your laptop is connected to power. * If at all practical, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via a wired connection. * Ensure your current installation is updated. * Switch your upgrade settings from LTS only to 'normal'. * Run the release upgrade tool. * Reboot. For Desktops: You will need to: * Ensure your current installation is updated. * Switch your upgrade settings from LTS only to 'normal'. * Run the release upgrade tool. * Reboot. == Ensure your laptop is connected to power. == The upgrade should run uninterrupted. == If at all practical, ensure that you are connected to the Internet via a wired connection. == The upgrade may change your wireless networking applications and drivers. == Ensure your current installation is updated. == === Install Updates. === Run Plasma Discover and install all available updates; or in Konsole run {{{ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade }}} ---- == Upgrade. == Ensure that the package ubuntu-release-upgrader-qt is installed. Run in Krunner. {{{ pkexec do-release-upgrade -m desktop -f DistUpgradeViewKDE }}} Alternatively if you wish to do the entire upgrade in a terminal, in Konsole do; {{{ sudo do-release-upgrade -m desktop }}} == The Release Upgrade tool will be downloaded and started. == Follow instructions to complete the upgrade. == Restart == Restart your computer when prompted. = Welcome to Kubuntu 21.04 = Your computer should boot into Kubuntu 21.04, with the new Plasma 5.21 desktop. {{attachment:HirsutePlasma.png||width=800}}