How to Update Arch Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Beginners

Before updating, ensure critical data is backed up and no important processes are running. Verify sufficient disk space with df -h.

Preparation

  • sudo pacman -Syu --noconfirm reflector
  • sudo reflector --latest 20 --sort rate --save /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist
  • sudo pacman -S archlinux-keyring

Update System

  • Refresh Package Databases: sudo pacman -Syy
  • Perform Full System Upgrade:
    sudo pacman -Syu --overwrite=''

    How to Update Arch Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Beginners

    Review the update list carefully before confirming.

Post-Update Tasks

  • Remove Orphaned Packages:
    sudo pacman -Qtdq sudo pacman -Rns -
  • Clear Package Cache:
    sudo paccache -r

Troubleshooting

If encountering signature errors:

  • sudo rm -r /etc/pacman.d/gnupg
  • sudo pacman-key --init
  • sudo pacman-key --populate archlinux

Reboot if kernel or critical system components were updated: sudo systemctl reboot

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