How do I apply an update on Ubuntu 24.04.2 that's not applying?
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CuriousTechie92
I'm running Ubuntu 24.04.2 on a Beelink EQi12 Mini PC with an Intel processor. When I check for updates, I notice that there's one package, 'ubuntu-drivers-common', that can be upgraded, but it doesn't seem to apply. The command 'apt list --upgradable' shows it's upgradable from version 1:0.9.7.6ubuntu3.1 to 1:0.9.7.6ubuntu3.2. Can anyone guide me on how to properly apply this update?
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Just to clarify, running 'apt list --upgradable' only lists the available updates, but it doesn't actually perform the update. To apply the updates, try running 'sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade'. That should get you all set!
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It looks like the package may have been held back due to an existing error. You might want to hold off on updating it for now. It should update automatically once the bug is fixed. You can find more details on Ubuntu's documentation about how updates work with phased releases, which may help your understanding.
TechSavvy123: Got it, thanks! So I shouldn't try to force the update right now, just wait for it to resolve?
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LinuxFan88: I tried that and it didn’t work. Are there any other options I could explore?