How to Update the Raspbian Operating System on Raspberry Pi

Raspbian, now known as Raspberry Pi OS, is a popular operating system used on the Raspberry Pi. Like any operating system, Raspberry Pi OS requires periodic updates to fix security vulnerabilities, add new features, and improve overall performance. This article will discuss the steps on how to update the Raspbian operating system on the Raspberry Pi to ensure you are running the latest version.

Before starting

You will need the following components:

Raspberry Pi with Raspbian
Internet connection

Raspbian OS update command

First, you will need to open a terminal window. Next, you will need to type in the following command:

pi@raspberrypi: ~ $ sudo apt-get update

This command will update the list of available packages. Once the update is complete.

Raspbian upgrade command

you will need to type in the following command:

pi@raspberrypi: ~ $ sudo apt-get upgrade

This command will install the updated packages.

Command: dist-upgrade

pi@raspberrypi: ~ $ sudo apt dist-upgrade

With the command apt dist-upgradewe carry out the same steps as the last one but additionally, it is also capable of adding uninstalled packages or removing obsolete ones.

Commands: autoremove and autoclean

pi@raspberrypi: ~ $ sudo apt autoclean

pi@raspberrypi: ~ $ sudo apt autoremove

With the command apt autoclean, the old versions of the programs that we already have installed and updated are destroyed from the cache. The command apt autoremoveremoves orphaned packages after system installation or upgrade

Commands: reboot

Finally, you will need to type in the following command:

pi@raspberrypi: ~ $ sudo reboot