Will I lose my files if I upgrade Ubuntu?

All your data and most of the application settings remains the same in the existing system. However, making a data backup on external disk is always recommended. If you choose to upgrade your Ubuntu version, you cannot downgrade it. You cannot go back to Ubuntu 18.04 or 19.10 without reinstalling it.

Can I update Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04 without losing data?

First, keep backups of all important data. Open the “Software & Updates” Setting in System Settings. Select the 3rd Tab called “Updates“. Set the “Notify me of a new Ubuntu version” drop down menu to “For long-term support versions” if you are using 18.04 LTS; set it to “For any new version” if you are using 19.10.

When can I upgrade to Ubuntu 18 04 LTS?

The Ubuntu desktop users can upgrade to the latest release. But if you are running Ubuntu Server and especially production server, we recommend waiting for a few months before the upgrade to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

What is the support period of Ubuntu 18 04?

Ubuntu 18.04 is an LTS release will be supported till 2023. Ubuntu provids two types of releases Standard release and Long Term Support (LTS) release. Ubuntu provides support for standard releases for approx 1 year while Long Term Support is useful for approx 5 years. A new Ubuntu 18.04 LTS release is available to upgrade.

Is it time to upgrade to Ubuntu 1804?

As Ubuntu 16.04 comes closer to its end of life (April 2021), you may want to consider upgrading to a newer version. In this tutorial, learn how to upgrade to Ubuntu 18.04 from Ubuntu 16.04.

What are the different types of Ubuntu releases?

Ubuntu provids two types of releases Standard release and Long Term Support (LTS) release. Ubuntu provides support for standard releases for approx 1 year while Long Term Support is useful for approx 5 years. A new Ubuntu 18.04 LTS release is available to upgrade. The Ubuntu desktop users can upgrade to the latest release.

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