To execute this test, a pre-existing Ubuntu (or derivative) installation is needed
Proceed in your native language if you wish. Instructions will remain in English.
- Install all updates available for the release you want to upgrade by running update-manager, then click "Install now" to install the updates.
- Ensure the upgrade process is looking for any new LTS version by running 'Software & Updates' or clicking "Settings ..." in update-manager. Select the updates tab, and make sure the 'Notify me of a new Ubuntu version' option has the 'For long-term support versions' value selected
- Run update-manager -d -c from a terminal
- Click the upgrade version button
- Watch it upgrade, noting any errors
- Reboot into your new system:
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- Were any errors encountered during the upgrade?
- Were any errors encountered after rebooting to new desktop?
- Does your hardware still work properly?
- Are you experiencing any application or background service crashes?
- Open a terminal and enter the command
grep Prompt= /etc/update-manager/release-upgrades
- Terminal will show Prompt=lts
If all actions produce the expected results listed, please submit a 'passed' result.
If an action fails, or produces an unexpected result, please submit a 'failed' result and file a bug. Please be sure to include the bug number when you submit your result.
