Hi. A few weeks ago I upgraded ubuntu on my laptop to the latest version, however my desktop refuses to do so. I typed in “sudo do-release-upgrade” only to get this blurred result below
saga-0-1@saga-0-1-B760M-Pro-RS-D4:\~$ sudo do-release-upgradeChecking for a new Ubuntu releaseThere is no development version of an LTS available.To upgrade to the latest non-LTS development releaseset Prompt=normal in /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades.\[7\]- Done oq=ubuntu+desktop+upgr\[8\]+ Done gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhN1YnVudHUgZGVza3RvcCB1cGdyKgIIADIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeSMotUABYgCVwAXgAkAEAmAF0oAGlCqoBBDE5LjG4AQPIAQD4AQGYAhWgAs8LwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAhEQLhiABBixAxiDARjHARjRA8ICDhAuGIAEGLEDGMcBGNEDwgILEC4YgAQYsQMYgwHCAggQLhiABBixA8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIOEAAYgAQYigUYsQMYgwHCAgUQLhiABMICCRAAGIAEGAoYC8ICBRAhGKABmAMAkgcEMjAuMaAHqnayBwQxOS4xuAfHC8IHCDAuMS4xOS4xyAd2gAgBsaga-0-1@saga-0-1-B760M-Pro-RS-D4:\~$
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That said I was wondering if the latest version is compatible with desktop computers. I’m left in the dark on what to do.
Upgrades from one LTS release to the next one are only available after the first point release. For example, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS will only upgrade to Ubuntu 20.04 LTS after the 20.04.1 point release. If users wish to update before the point release (e.g., on a subset of machines to evaluate the LTS upgrade) users can force the upgrade via the -d flag.
The upgrades to stonking (what will be 26.10) are now open as well (the -d options primary purpose) with it the development release; and to get to it, you need to already be using Ubuntu 26.04 LTS; but this upgrade should only be used by testers, or people capable of fixing problems, as it’s the unstable system.
[ Please just use the </> CODE formatting around system pastes; it’s much easier to read ]
That paste would make me nervous if it was a system of mine… The first thing that stands out is plucky or reference to an EOL release; a ‘red flag’ where security matters.
Next I see noble which is 24.04; which currently has no open upgrade path as I mention in my prior post on this thread.
Your paste also shows only applying upgrades (with restrictions there too, given apt upgrade only is used).
I didn’t explore far, as pictures of text are not as easy to read as the actual text.
We are assuming that you ran that command on your desktop machine. That command is not an installation command. It is a command to update the operating system. The “upgrade” part of the command means that software packages in the operating system will be upgraded to newer versions. It does not mean that the operating system will be upgraded to the next version.
This machine is running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (noble numbat) and you have attached a Ubuntu Pro subscription to it which gives you Extended Security Maintenance (ESM) for five years beyond May 2029 when Ubuntu 24.04 LTS would normally reach end of its support life.
Why do you want to upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS? We cannot officially upgrade from 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS for several months.
I suggest that you open the Software & Updates utility and open the Updates tab. You will see a panel - “Notify me of a new Ubuntu version.” It should be set to “For Long Term Support Versions.” At the time that are are able to upgrade from 24.04 to 26.04 the utility will notify you and offer to run the upgrade. Wait until you get that invitation.
What version of Ubuntu are you running on the laptop. I doubt very much if it is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. What version was on the laptop before and what did you do to upgrade the operating system?
You mentioned that it won’t be till several months later till a desktop version of Ubuntu 26.04 will be available. Can you fill me in?
As for the laptop I was indeed about upgrade on that. I took a picture before leaving for work earlier today. It’s version 26.04 which is the version im trying to upgrade to. Sadly I was in a rush and the picture wasn’t taken properly so you’ll need to bare with me(I leave for work every 7:20 in the morning).
To be precise, as I understand it there is currently (as of June 2026) no “official” upgrade path from 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS. This path is planned to be offered in approximately August 2026 when the 26.04.1 LTS release becomes available.
If you want to update 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS today, you can do it from the command line/terminal. I don’t know if there’s a GUI method.
From Ubuntu 24.04 you may force upgrade to 26.04 with sudo do-release-upgrade -d
corrado@corrado-n02-noble:~$ uname -a
Linux corrado-n02-noble 6.17.0-35-generic #35~24.04.1-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Tue May 26 19:30:42 UTC 2 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
corrado@corrado-n02-noble:~$ sudo do-release-upgrade
Checking for a new Ubuntu release
There is no development version of an LTS available.
To upgrade to the latest non-LTS development release
set Prompt=normal in /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades.
corrado@corrado-n02-noble:~$ sudo do-release-upgrade -d
Checking for a new Ubuntu release
= Welcome to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon' =
The Ubuntu team is proud to announce Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 'Resolute Raccoon'.
To see what's new in this release, visit:
https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/resolute-raccoon-release-notes
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At the moment we have Ubuntu 26.04 but at 27th August we will have 26.04.1. It is the point or full stop that allows us to speak of point releases. The upgrade path from one LTS to the newer LTS opens when the release reaches the first point release (.1).
Meanwhile, I am going to tidy up the 24.04.4 version of Ubuntu that I intend to upgrade. I shall back up my personal data and files. I think I shall also remove some of the applications I have installed. The developers do not know what I have installed. So, the upgrade may trip up.
I keep the desktop environment in a default state so that does not trip up the upgrade.
Some of us know how to upgrade before the first point release. It can be done. If you like excitement.
I think that we should also keep in mind that application developers need time to upgrade their applications so that they work well with the changes that are in the new LTS release.
I have an installation of 26.04 LTS on another drive. I will experiment with that to see if my chosen applications work well with it.
I also have an installation of 24.04.4 with a Ubuntu pro subscription. So, I might keep using that.
Did you read the quote from my first post, it was from the Ubuntu documentation
The release schedule gives a date for the 26.04.1 release if you want a specific date, but please be aware the ISO release date is for new installs, and is always a Thursday, but the taps for upgrades will not OPEN until at earliest the following week, but normal for LTS is 1-3 weeks after ISO release.
Ian posted a tips on the process, have you read it? Even if he didn’t list the actual date (from schedule; that can always change) it provides the month.
The -d option allows you to force it now; it’s used by Quality Assurance testers so they can test the upgrade process, and report bugs. If you want to view the status; view the reported bugs. Often there is a public status page showing the worst of those bugs (particularly blocker bugs) which need to be fixed prior to the upgrade being supported (ie. opened; the 2-3 weeks post ISO release; ISO release being for new installs).
