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Prabuanand: removed Double redirect

2025-03-16T16:35:16Z

removed Double redirect

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Dubiousjim: Merge content into "Upgrading Alpine", make redirect page

2012-10-29T01:07:20Z

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Dubiousjim: Propose for merging

2012-10-21T01:27:41Z

Propose for merging

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			{{Merge\|Upgrading Alpine}}

	This document covers upgrading for Alpine Linux version 1.9 and later. Thanks to many improvements in Alpine Linux 1.9 and later, it is possible to easily upgrade in most scenarios.		This document covers upgrading for Alpine Linux version 1.9 and later. Thanks to many improvements in Alpine Linux 1.9 and later, it is possible to easily upgrade in most scenarios.

Ttrask: Should reboot after setup-bootable

2012-09-06T14:50:46Z

Should reboot after setup-bootable

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	{{Cmd\|mount --remount rw /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}		{{Cmd\|mount --remount rw /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}

	{{Tip\|If using Alpine Linux 2.2.3 or newer, use the following command to download, mount and copy files as needed for you: {{Cmd\|setup-bootable -u {{#latestalp:alpine\|url}} /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}. Once the command completes, proceed to the [[#~~Update remaining packages from Web repository~~\|~~Update remaining packages from Web repository~~]] section. }}		{{Tip\|If using Alpine Linux 2.2.3 or newer, use the following command to download, mount and copy files as needed for you: {{Cmd\|setup-bootable -u {{#latestalp:alpine\|url}} /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}Once the command completes, proceed to the [[#Load new kernel\|Load new kernel]] section. }}

	Start downloading a new '.iso' and a '.sha1' file		Start downloading a new '.iso' and a '.sha1' file
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	==== Copy the new release ====		==== Copy the new release ====
	{{Note\|There is a tool, ''setup-bootable'', in alpine-1.10.4 and newer, that does the mounting and copying for you. With this tool simply do: {{Cmd\|setup-bootable -u {{#latestalp:alpine\|file}} /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}. Once the command completes, proceed to the [[#~~Update remaining packages from Web repository~~\|~~Update remaining packages from Web repository~~]] section.		{{Note\|There is a tool, ''setup-bootable'', in alpine-1.10.4 and newer, that does the mounting and copying for you. With this tool simply do: {{Cmd\|setup-bootable -u {{#latestalp:alpine\|file}} /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}Once the command completes, proceed to the [[#Load new kernel\|Load new kernel]] section.
	}}		}}

Ttrask: Flash media needs to be remounted as RW in newer versions of AL

2012-09-06T14:42:09Z

Flash media needs to be remounted as RW in newer versions of AL

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	==== Download and verify new release ====		==== Download and verify new release ====

			Make sure the media is mounted readwrite.
			{{Cmd\|mount --remount rw /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}

	{{Tip\|If using Alpine Linux 2.2.3 or newer, use the following command to download, mount and copy files as needed for you: {{Cmd\|setup-bootable -u {{#latestalp:alpine\|url}} /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}. Once the command completes, proceed to the [[#Update remaining packages from Web repository\|Update remaining packages from Web repository]] section. }}		{{Tip\|If using Alpine Linux 2.2.3 or newer, use the following command to download, mount and copy files as needed for you: {{Cmd\|setup-bootable -u {{#latestalp:alpine\|url}} /media/$LBU_MEDIA}}. Once the command completes, proceed to the [[#Update remaining packages from Web repository\|Update remaining packages from Web repository]] section. }}

Dubiousjim: Category:Installation

2012-03-12T09:46:36Z

Category:Installation

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	{{Cmd\|apk upgrade		{{Cmd\|apk upgrade
	sync}}		sync}}

			[[Category:Installation]]

Mhavela: /* Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x */ typofix

2012-01-17T07:50:29Z

Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x: typofix

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	=== Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x ===		=== Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x ===
	Since '''apk''' tool has been significantly changed you need to download and install manually the latest version of ''apk-tools-static'' package.[[BR]]		Since '''apk''' tool has been significantly changed you need to download and install manually the latest version of ''apk-tools-static'' package.<BR>
	And we install ''busybox-static'' just in case something goes wrong.		And we install ''busybox-static'' just in case something goes wrong.

Mhavela: /* Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x */ Suggesting use apk.static instead

2012-01-17T07:45:41Z

Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x: Suggesting use apk.static instead

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	=== Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x ===		=== Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x ===
	Since '''apk''' tool has been significantly changed you need to download and install manually the latest version of ''apk-tools'' package.		Since '''apk''' tool has been significantly changed you need to download and install manually the latest version of ''apk-tools-static'' package.[[BR]]
			And we install ''busybox-static'' just in case something goes wrong.

	If current version is 1.10.x remove GNU Wget before attempting an upgrade:		If current version is 1.10.x remove GNU Wget before attempting an upgrade:
	{{Cmd\|apk del wget}}		{{Cmd\|apk del wget}}

			Download busybox-static package:
			{{Cmd\|wget http://nl.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v2.2/main/x86/busybox-static-1.18.4-r2.apk
			apk add busybox-static-1.18.4-r2.apk --update-cache}}

	Download latest apk-tools package and install it:		Download latest apk-tools package and install it:
	{{Cmd\|wget http://nl.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v2.2/main/x86/apk-tools-2.1.0-r1.apk		{{Cmd\|wget http://nl.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v2.2/main/x86/apk-tools-static-2.1.0-r1.apk
	apk add apk-tools-2.1.0-r1.apk --update-cache}}		apk add apk-tools-static-2.1.0-r1.apk --update-cache}}

	Change repositories:		Change repositories:
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	Proceed with update and upgrade:		Proceed with update and upgrade:
	{{Cmd\|apk update --update-cache		{{Cmd\|apk.static update --update-cache
	apk upgrade --available --update-cache}}		apk.static upgrade --available --update-cache}}

	Reboot the system to load new kernel		Reboot the system to load new kernel

Mhavela: /* Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x */ Changed path to a existing apk-tools package

2012-01-17T07:35:32Z

Upgrading to Alpine Linux 2.2 and later from 2.0 or 1.10.x: Changed path to a existing apk-tools package

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	Download latest apk-tools package and install it:		Download latest apk-tools package and install it:
	{{Cmd\|wget http://nl.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v2.2/main/x86/apk-tools-2.1.~~0_rc1~~-r2.apk		{{Cmd\|wget http://nl.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v2.2/main/x86/apk-tools-2.1.0-r1.apk
	apk add apk-tools-2.1.~~0_rc1~~-r2.apk --update-cache}}		apk add apk-tools-2.1.0-r1.apk --update-cache}}

	Change repositories:		Change repositories:

Aalatchm: clarify how to upgrade packages after CD or USB kernel upgrade.

2011-10-10T13:08:33Z

clarify how to upgrade packages after CD or USB kernel upgrade.

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	{{Note\|You will need to restart any services that have been upgraded to begin using the upgraded versions. If the kernel is upgraded, you will need to reboot to begin using the upgraded version.}}		{{Note\|You will need to restart any services that have been upgraded to begin using the upgraded versions. If the kernel is upgraded, you will need to reboot to begin using the upgraded version.}}

	== Upgrading ~~Separate Boot Media~~ ==		== Upgrading Alpine Linux on CD ==

	You may have an installation where the boot media being used (such as a CD, for example) is separate from the media used to store the configuration information. In this case, simply download the latest ISO, and replace the boot media contents with the contents of the latest ISO. If you are booting from a CD, this would simply mean replacing the CD with a CD made from the new image and rebooting the Alpine Linux box.		You may have an installation where the boot media being used (such as a CD, for example) is separate from the media used to store the configuration information. In this case, simply download the latest ISO, and replace the boot media contents with the contents of the latest ISO. If you are booting from a CD, this would simply mean replacing the CD with a CD made from the new image and rebooting the Alpine Linux box.

	If you are using [[How_to_enable_APK_caching\|APK caching]] you should also ~~upgrade to the latest packages and update~~ the ~~cache by~~ following ~~the '''Alpine Linux Hard~~-~~disk Installation''' upgrade procedures described above.~~		=== Update remaining packages from Web repository ===

			If you are using [[How_to_enable_APK_caching\|APK caching]] you should also perform the following steps:

			{{Using_Internet_Repositories_for_apk-tools}}

	== Upgrading Alpine Linux on CF/USB ==		Ensure you have the latest available version of the Alpine Linux Package Manager first before upgrading anything else:
			{{Cmd\|apk add -u apk-tools}}

			{{Cmd\|apk upgrade
			sync}}

			== Upgrading Alpine Linux on Flash Memory (such as CF/USB) ==

	Your installation may consist of Alpine Linux running on Compact Flash or USB media. In most cases, it should be sufficient to upgrade most packages using the '''Alpine Linux Hard-disk Installation''' upgrade procedures described above. However, for new packages to survive after a reboot, you should enable [[How_to_enable_APK_caching\|APK caching]].		Your installation may consist of Alpine Linux running on Compact Flash or USB media. In most cases, it should be sufficient to upgrade most packages using the '''Alpine Linux Hard-disk Installation''' upgrade procedures described above. However, for new packages to survive after a reboot, you should enable [[How_to_enable_APK_caching\|APK caching]].
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	=== Upgrade ~~Step-by-Step~~ ===		=== Upgrade Operating System ===

	Start by checking that you have enough space on your media.<BR>		Start by checking that you have enough space on your media.<BR>
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	=== Update remaining packages from Web repository ===		=== Update remaining packages from Web repository ===
	If you are using [[How_to_enable_APK_caching\|APK caching]] you should ~~also upgrade to~~ the latest ~~packages and update~~ the ~~cache by following the '''~~Alpine Linux ~~Hard~~-~~disk Installation'''~~ upgrade ~~procedures described above.~~		If you are using [[How_to_enable_APK_caching\|APK caching]] you should perform the following steps:

			{{Using_Internet_Repositories_for_apk-tools}}

			Ensure you have the latest available version of the Alpine Linux Package Manager first before upgrading anything else:
			{{Cmd\|apk add -u apk-tools}}
			{{Cmd\|apk upgrade
			sync}}