Upgrading Fedora 41: Complete Guide

If you're looking for a clear guide on how to upgrade Fedora 41, you've come to the right place. In this article you will find out how to prepare for the upgrade, what commands to use, and what to do to make sure the process is smooth and safe.

1. Preparing to Upgrade

Before you begin upgrading to Fedora 41, follow these steps to ensure that the process is safe and smooth:

• Backup: Make a full backup of your data to prevent the loss of important files.
• Verify Space: Make sure you have enough free space on your disk to complete the upgrade.
• Update Existing Packages: Open the terminal and type sudo dnf update to upgrade all packages to the latest version.

Fedora 41 minimum system requirements

• Processor: 2 GHz dual core x86 (from Ubuntu)
• RAM Memory: 2 GiB
• Disk Space: 15 GiB

Fedora 41 recommended requirements

• Processor: 2 GHz dual core x86 (from Ubuntu)
• RAM Memory: 4 GiB
• Disk Space: 20 GiB
• Video Card: 3D video acceleration, 1280x1024 resolution, 256 MiB memory

2. Upgrade Procedure

Fedora allows you to perform upgrades safely. Here's how to proceed:

1. Perform a full system upgrade:

   sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

2. Install the system-upgrade tool if you haven't already done so

   sudo dnf install dnf-plugin-system-upgrade

3. Download the necessary packages for Fedora 41

   sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=41

4. Restart to start the upgrade:

   sudo dnf system-upgrade reboot

During the reboot, the system will complete the upgrade and restart Fedora 41.

3. Post Update

1. Updating system configuration files

   sudo dnf install rpmconf

   sudo rpmconf -a

2. Removing retired packages

   sudo dnf install remove-retired-packages

   remove-retired-packages

3. Cleaning old and duplicate packages

   sudo dnf repoquery --duplicates

   sudo dnf remove --duplicates

   sudo dnf autoremove

4. Upgrading Via Graphical Interface

If you prefer to use a graphical interface, Fedora offers the option to upgrade via the Software tool:

• Open the "Software" application from the main menu.
• Go to the "System Updates" section.
• Follow the instructions to download and install the upgrade to Fedora 41.

5. Troubleshooting Common Problems

If problems occur during the upgrade, consider these suggestions:

• Conflicting Packages: Use the sudo dnf system-upgrade download --releasever=41 --allowerasing command to remove any conflicting packages.
• Connection Error: Check your Internet connection and try repeating the download command.

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6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How long does it take to upgrade Fedora 41?

The time varies depending on your internet connection speed and system resources, but it usually takes 20 to 40 minutes.

2. Is it possible to cancel the upgrade in the middle of the process?

Once started, it is advisable to complete the upgrade to avoid system problems. Always make a backup before starting.

3. What advantages does Fedora 41 bring over the previous version?

Fedora 41 introduces performance improvements, enhanced security, and support for new technologies. See the official documentation for a complete list of new features.

4. Re-create RPM database

If you get an error regarding RPM or DNF package database corruption, you can recreate the database with

sudo rpm --rebuilddb