Update Software
After completing the setup and once the device has successfully booted, verify the OS version by running the following commands in the device shell:
``shell cat /etc/os-release ` Output: `json NAME="Ubuntu" VERSION_ID="24.04" VERSION="24.04.2 LTS (Noble Numbat)" VERSION_CODENAME=noble ID=ubuntu ID_LIKE=debian HOME_URL="https://www.ubuntu.com/" SUPPORT_URL="https://help.ubuntu.com/" BUG_REPORT_URL="https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/" PRIVACY_POLICY_URL="https://www.ubuntu.com/legal/terms-and-policies/privacy-policy" UBUNTU_CODENAME=noble LOGO=ubuntu-logo ``
Based on the OS version, follow one of the path below to upgrade or flash your software.
| Path | When to choose | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Preinstalled Ubuntu to Latest Canonical Build (Without Reflashing) | If your IQ9 already runs Ubuntu, use this path to upgrade with the latest tools and fixes—no full reinstall needed. | 🔗Upgrade Canonical Ubuntu to Latest Build |
| Flash Canonical Ubuntu 24.04 Over Android/QLI/Ubuntu (For Fresh Ubuntu Setup) | Use this path to fully switch from Android or Qualcomm Linux (QLI) to Canonical Ubuntu 24.04 for development. | <a href='/IQ9-pi-3/en/docs/IQ9-pi-3-user-manual/1.0.0-u/Update-Software/3.2.Flash-using-Qualcomm-Launcher' target='_blank'>🔗 Flash images using Qualcomm Launcher</a> |
If you experience issues while flashing with the Qualcomm Launcher, please refer to the manual flashing method in the Troubleshooting section Manual Flash.