How To Upgrade to Linux Mint 22 from 21

With the new release of Linux Mint 22, many of its users are eager to upgrade from Linux Mint 21 to 22. Linux Mint is a user-friendly Linux distribution popular among Linux desktop users – both professionals and home users. This Linux distribution is known for its ease of use and stability making it suitable to new and experienced Linux users.

By upgrading to a newer edition of Linux Mint you enjoy cool features, better performance, improved security, and latest software applications bundled into the distribution. This article has been prepared to serve as guidance for Linux mint users looking to upgrade from 21 to version 22. So, follow this guide to have a successful upgrade of your operating system in a much smoother transition ever!

1. Prepare for the Upgrade

Before we start the OS upgrade process, it’s crucial to take precautionary measures and avoid any potential data loss and upgrade issues.

Data Backup

Ensure you backup all important data in your system before you perform OS upgrade. Take advantage of tools such as rsync to backup to external system, cloud platform or external backup storage device.

Update current system

We have to work on an up-to-date system. Run the following commands in your terminal to initiate updates.

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

After the upgrade remove the unnecessary packages in your system

sudo apt clean && sudo apt autoremove

With all the updates applied you can reboot the machine.

sudo reboot

Review Release Notes

Before you do the upgrade, it’s recommended you check Linux Mint 22 release notes. It will give you guidance on expected new features, what could break depending on your setup, known issues, and extra details relevant as you prepare for the upgrade.

2. Download Linux Mint Upgrade Tool

With Linux Mint, the upgrade process is much simplified as they provide a dedicated upgrade tool used to facilitate the process. Install the upgrade tool by running the commands:

sudo apt install mintupgrade

Wait for the installation to complete then proceed to the next step.

3. Upgrade from Linux Mint 21 to 22

Now that the tool is installed, we can begin the upgrade process. However, before the upgrade confirm you are on the latest release of Linux Mint.

cat /etc/os-release

Run the next command to check upgrade dependencies, download all packages required, and initiate upgrade process.

sudo mintupgrade upgrade

Above command will perform a number of checks in an effort to ensure your system is ready for the upgrade before applying the changes.

Click “OK” to begin the first phase – system preparation.

Take timeshift snapshot to restore if the upgrade fails.

Be patient as the upgrade process maybe take a while to complete. Just follow the on-screen instructions. Note that your system may reboot several times during the upgrade process.

After a successful upgrade, reboot the system.

sudo reboot

That’s all, you can now enjoy Linux Mint 22 “Wilma” Desktop environment.