This guide will show you how to install updates from LVFS (Linux Vendor Firmware Service) in the terminal, which will allow you to download and install updates safely.
Terminal installation:
Open a terminal window and enter the commands below:
On Ubuntu, Linux Mint, the base operating system, the Zorin operating system and other Ubuntu derivatives:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa: starlabs / ppa sudo apt update sudo apt install fwupd fwupd-gui
On Arch Linux, Manjaro and other Arch derivatives:
sudo pacman -Sy fwupd gnome-firmware
On Debian and other derivatives:
echo "deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/starlabs/ppa/ubuntu bionic main"> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/starlabs-ubuntu-ppa-bionic.list apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver .ubuntu.com --recv-keys 17A20BAF70BEC3904545ACFF8F21C26C794386E3 sudo apt update sudo apt install fwupd fwupd-gui
Graphic method:
Open Firmware Update. > All supported devices will be listed in the left menu. > If an update is available, you can install it using the button on the bottom right.
The update will be installed at the next restart cycle.
Make sure the power stays on during the upgrade.
This process can take 2-3 minutes.
Do not turn off the device during the update.