Last Updated on 2021-07-26 by Clay
Today, when I upgraded an old Ubuntu device from 16.04 to 18.04, I had a problem that prevented the upgrade smoothly.
Checking for a new Ubuntu release Please install all available updates for your release before upgrading
In order to upgrade more smoothly, I checked some online information and recorded solution below in case I forget it. Now I am used Ubuntu 18.04 on the main computer, and I find it very troublesome just because the position of the close window button is different, hahaha.
Solution
First, we need to update our current system.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade -y
sudo apt-get dist-upgradeAfter performing the above actions, we can proceed to the next step.
sudo do-release-upgradeBut this time usually reminds you that you need to reboot, so let’s reboot.
sudo rebootUpgrade after booting:
sudo do-release-upgradeAt this time, you usually need to wait patiently for a while, and then the system will automatically start updating.
Hi, I’m still getting the following message:
Checking for a new Ubuntu release
Please install all available updates for your release before upgrading.
Sorry to reply late.
Which version are you using?
The upgrade in my article is mainly from 16.04 to 18.04.
I heard that 20.04 will have different problems, and maybe other commands are needed.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 16.04.7 LTS
Release: 16.04
Codename: xenial
I am still getting that same error “Checking for a new Ubuntu release
Please install all available updates for your release before upgrading.”
I am so sorry for not responding to you.
I hope you had solved this problem.
If not, I’m not sure what is the best solution.
Recommend to go to stackoverflow to query.
Thanks for the solution . The drill worked. The machine started after the reboot. the last step “sudo do release upgrade” was skipped.
I am glad to know that this solution is still worked.
Worked for me..Thank you
Glad to help.