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> <>|| = Before starting. = Before upgrading it is recommended that you read the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/OracularOriole/ReleaseNotes/Kubuntu | release notes for Kubuntu 24.10]], which document caveats and workarounds for known issues in this version. = Upgrade Kubuntu from 24.04 to 24.10 = 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. * Run the release upgrade tool. * Reboot. For Desktops: You will need to: * Ensure your current installation is updated. * Run the release upgrade tool. * Reboot. == Back up your user data. == The upgrade should preserve your user data, but it is always better to be prepared for the unexpected. For example, you could lose power during the upgrade. == 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 }}} ---- == Allow upgrades to non LTS releases. == In Plasma Discover, Under 'Settings', click the 'Software Sources' button; or in Konsole run {{{ sudo software-properties-qt }}} Under the Updates tab, set 'Normal Releases' in the Release Upgrade section. ---- == 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 24.10 = Your computer should boot into Kubuntu 24.10, with the new Plasma 6.1.5 desktop. {{attachment:OracularPlasma.png||width=800}}