To update apt packages, you typically follow these steps:
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Update the Package List: This step refreshes the list of available packages and their versions from the repositories. Run the following command:
sudo apt update -
Upgrade Installed Packages: After updating the package list, you can upgrade the installed packages to their latest versions with the following command:
sudo apt upgrade -
Full Upgrade (Optional): If you want to handle changing dependencies with new versions of packages, you can use:
sudo apt full-upgrade
This command will upgrade packages and also remove obsolete packages if necessary.
By following these steps, you ensure that your system has the latest versions of installed software packages.
