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Ubuntu 25.10 Users Can Now Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Here’s How
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS was released on April 23rd, 2026, but the upgrade path wasn’t open until now, not for Ubuntu 25.10 users and not for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users. Of course, you can always force the upgrade with the update-manager -d command, but I wouldn’t recommend doing so as you might end up with a broken system.
Anyway, while Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) users will have to wait a little longer to upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon), most probably until the release of Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS on July 9th, 2026, Ubuntu 25.10 user can now finally upgrade their installations, and it’s a recommended one.
OMG Ubuntu:
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS upgrade now open for Ubuntu 25.10 users
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS released on 23 April with GNOME 50, Linux 7.0 and new default apps. Snap store and web searching features were added to the GNOME Shell Overview and you can now enable Ubuntu Pro in the Security Center.
Other changes in the ‘Resolute Raccoon’ include a fresh set of folder icons, visual password feedback for sudo commands and fuss-free access to NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm for developer, as both now live in the archives, a mere apt install away.
Neowin:
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Ubuntu 25.10 users need to make a critical move before July deadline - Neowin
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS was released last month for those looking to do a clean install, but the upgrade paths are only now beginning to open up. Ubuntu 25.10 users can now jump to the new version before it reaches end of life in July and stops receiving security updates.