{"id":1402,"date":"2021-12-16T13:39:30","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T10:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/07\/28\/how-to-upgrade-to-pop_os-21-04\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/07\/28\/how-to-upgrade-to-pop_os-21-04\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T13:39:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T10:39:30","slug":"how-to-upgrade-to-pop_os-21-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1402-how-to-upgrade-to-pop_os-21-04\/","title":{"rendered":"How to upgrade to Pop_OS 21.04"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pop_OS 21.04 is finally out! With this new release comes excellent new features such as \u201cCOSMIC\u201d that allows users to customize their Pop desktop, new trackpad gestures for laptops, and more. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to upgrade your system to the new Pop_OS release.<\/p>\n

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Note: This upgrade is intended for those using Pop_OS 20.04 LTS, as this is the most current, active release. 20.10 is not currently supported. That being said, if you are using Pop_OS 20.10, it does support upgrading to 21.04 as well.<\/p>\n

Make a backup<\/h2>\n

Upgrading Pop_OS from 20.04 or 20.10 to the new 21.04 release is a straightforward and safe process. That being said, it is still a good idea to create a backup of your system before attempting an upgrade. That way, if anything happens, there\u2019s no need to worry.<\/p>\n

There are many ways you can create a backup in Pop_OS, as it is based on Ubuntu, and Ubuntu has many, many Linux backup tools. However, the best way to create a backup on Pop_OS is with Deja Dup.<\/p>\n

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To start the backup process, you will have to install the Deja Dup app. The best way to install Deja Dup is to open up a terminal window on the desktop. To do that, press\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + T\u00a0<\/strong>on the keyboard or search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu.<\/p>\n

With the terminal window open, use the\u00a0apt install\u00a0<\/strong>command below to set up the Deja Dup application on your system. When installed, open up the app by searching for \u201cBackups\u201d in the app menu.<\/p>\n

\nsudo apt install deja-dup\n<\/pre>\n
Inside the backup tool, find the button that says \u201cCreate My First Backup,\u201d and click on it with the mouse. From here, locate \u201cFolders to Back Up\u201d and configure it for what folders you wish to back up. Then, click \u201cForward.\u201d<\/p>\n
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After configuring the folders you wish to back up, it is time to configure your storage location. First, look for the \u201cStorage Location\u201d menu, and set it to where you\u2019d like to save your backups. Then, click on the \u201cForward\u201d button.<\/p>\n
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Once the storage location is backed up, you\u2019ll be asked to encrypt your backup. You do not have to create a password, but it is encouraged. When done, click \u201cForward,\u201d and the tool will begin to start the backup process.<\/p>\n
Upgrading to 21.04<\/h2>\n
Start the upgrading process to 21.04 in Pop_OS and start by pressing the Win\u00a0<\/strong>button on the keyboard. Then, in the search box, type \u201cSettings\u201d into it. Then, click on the app with \u201cSettings\u201d to launch the Pop_OS settings area.<\/p>\n
Inside the Pop_OS settings area, scroll down to the bottom of the page for \u201cOS Upgrade.\u201d Then, click on the \u201cOS Upgrade\u201d button to access the Pop_OS upgrader tool.<\/p>\n
When you select the \u201cOS Upgrade\u201d button, you\u2019ll be taken to the upgrade area. From there, you\u2019ll see a notification that says, \u201cPop_OS 21.04 is available.\u201d You\u2019ll see this notification in both Pop_OS 20_04 and 20_10.\u201d<\/p>\n
Next to this notification, there\u2019ll be a green \u201cDownload\u201d button. Select this button to begin the download for 21_04. Keep in mind that this download will take quite a bit of time to complete, as the upgrades are not minor.<\/p>\n
Upon clicking on the \u201cDownload\u201d button, a progress bar will appear on the screen in the upgrade area. It says \u201cPreparing Upgrade.\u201d This taskbar will slowly fill up. When the process is complete, the OS Upgrade window will tell you the download is complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now that the download is complete, the \u201cDownload\u201d button will become an \u201cUpgrade\u201d button. Select it with the mouse to tell Pop_OS to reboot and install the upgrades onto your computer.<\/p>\n
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Upon rebooting into the upgrade installer, you\u2019ll see the Pop_OS logo, as well as an \u201cInstalling Updates\u201d window. So sit back, and allow Pop_OS to download and install the latest Pop_OS 21.04 files. It might take a bit of time.<\/p>\n
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When the upgrade process is complete, Pop_OS will reboot again. When the reboot is complete, log back in, and you\u2019ll be using Pop_OS 21.04!<\/p>\n
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Download Pop_OS 21.04\u00a0<\/h3>\n
If upgrading isn\u2019t possible, or you want to start fresh, you can! Here\u2019s how to download the latest Pop_OS 21.04 ISO file to your computer. But, first, head over to the Pop_OS official website.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once on the website, find the blue \u201cdownload\u201d button, and click on it with the mouse. When you select this button, a pop-up window will appear on the screen. Select \u201cPop!_OS 21.04\u201d to reveal the 21.04 download options in this pop-up window.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019ve revealed the download options, choose either the \u201cDownload 21.04\u201d option or the \u201cDownload 21.04 (NVIDIA) option. Selecting one of these buttons will download Pop_OS 21.04 to your PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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