Install Ubuntu 16.04 – How to upgrade to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS from Ubuntu 15.10. Upgrade Ubuntu 16.04 from Terminal Commands. Ubuntu 16.04 Upgrade process from any version of Ubuntu.
Before you upgrade and install Ubuntu 16.04, please enable your system. To do so:
- Open Software & Updates. Search for it Ubuntu Dash.
- Select the “Updates” tab.
- Now under Install Updates from” click the box next to “Pre-released updates”
- Select Notify me of a new Ubuntu version” to “For any new version”
Upgrade Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Before you begin the upgrade process, please update the system. Run the command suo apt-get update
Once done, follow the steps given below:
- Open “Update Manager” from the Unity Dash and check for any new updates
- In a few minutes, you’ll see the prompt: “New distribution release ‘16.04 LTS’ is available.”
- Click Upgrade and follow on-screen instructions.
You can also run the upgrade process from Command Line. Run the following command to upgrade
sudo do-release-upgrade
Enter username and password. You will also be asked to confirm the process, please select Enter.
When the upgrade is complete. Please reboot the system.