How to Upgrade from Ubuntu 24.04 to Ubuntu 24.10

⚠️ Warning: Upgrading to a non-LTS version from an LTS can introduce instability. It’s better suited for developers or testers.

1. Make sure your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt dist-upgrade -y

Then reboot:

sudo reboot

2. Enable upgrade to non-LTS releases:

Edit the release upgrader configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades

Find the line:

Prompt=lts

Change it to:

Prompt=normal

Save with Ctrl+O, then exit with Ctrl+X.

3. Start the upgrade process:

Once 24.10 is released, run:

sudo do-release-upgrade -d

The -d flag is necessary until 24.10 becomes officially recognized as available for upgrades from 24.04.

Follow the on-screen prompts. It may ask to disable third-party PPAs and confirm package changes.

4. After upgrade:

Once completed, reboot:

sudo reboot

Verify the version:

lsb_release -a

You should see:

Description: Ubuntu 24.10