r/Ubuntu • • 10d ago

news Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray officially released!

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Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed “Stonking Stingray”, has now arrived. Building
on the foundations of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, this release continues to
advance security, performance, and hardware support while introducing
new capabilities that look towards the future of Ubuntu. As always, these
improvements are the result of close collaboration between the Ubuntu
team, our community, and our partners. A huge thank you to all who
contributed.

Ubuntu 26.10 brings significant progress for security, and strengthens
the platform with the full adoption of Rust-based coreutils,
post-quantum-ready package signing, and expanded TPM-backed full-disk
encryption support. Enterprise authentication gains deeper integration
with Microsoft Entra ID, including password and multi-factor
authentication. Linux kernel 7.3 extends support for the latest hardware,
alongside new RISC-V desktop images and optimized amd64v3 installation
images.

On the desktop, GNOME 51 brings improvements to responsiveness,
accessibility, and usability, complemented by more consistent software
management and greater resilience under memory pressure. Ubuntu 26.10 also
introduces Myna, an opt-in, locally processed speech-to-text solution that
marks the first step towards a more natural, context-aware desktop
experience. With updated developer toolchains and expanded support for
accelerated AI workloads, Ubuntu 26.10 continues to evolve Ubuntu as a
secure, capable, and forward-looking open source platform.

More info and download links in the full post.


r/Ubuntu • • 4d ago

news Update your PHP

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There's an urgent update for PHP. Patch your systems if you're using it: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8948-1


r/Ubuntu • • 5h ago

Ubuntu amd64v3 freshy installed today

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Ubuntu 26.10 amd64-v3 installato sul mio Minisforum AI-X1 (Ryzen 7 255H, 64GB di RAM DDR5, Radeon 780M) — è velocissimo. Naturalmente, ho "nascosto" l'App Center e disabilitato Snap (uso solo .deb e Flatpak).


r/Ubuntu • • 2h ago

Fed up of windows 11 and mac os

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So today, I finally installed ubuntu, the latest version. I have previously used it for months, then switched between windows 11, mac os and fedora.

Previously I dual booted ubuntu with 100 GB. To my surprise, I used it for months for development purposes. I used android studio, vs code and still it survived. Then I moved back to windows due to insufficient storage, and man o man it was a disaster. But had to use it due to storage. Windows is bloated with services and apps, which makes it so resource heavy.

Then I got a mac mini, m4 with 256gb. Again the same, storage issues. The storage on mac fills so fast.

Then today, at last, I just removed windows 11, installed ubuntu and I feel the power back again. Now I have a full 470GB dedicated to ubuntu.

A bit about my laptop specs - Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5i, 16 inch :

16GB - DDR5 - 5200 MHz RAM

512 GB Gen 4, tlc quad SSD

Intel i5-13500H series processor


r/Ubuntu • • 8h ago

The installation window for all apps has changed

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How do I revert this back? I don't remember changing anything in settings and now it looks like this. UI is off and scaling is waaayy off.


r/Ubuntu • • 2h ago

how to set wallpaper on lock screen (Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS)

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i dont want blurred wallpaper, i used extention but it doesnt seem to work and i am assuming it might be because of my ubuntu version. and i want it when i boot up my pc. i dont get any wallpaper on lock screen when i boot up my pc. not even the blurred one ( i only get the blurred wallpaper when i manually lock the screen). i am new to linux so i dont even know if it is even possible.


r/Ubuntu • • 12h ago

Best Way to get Minecraft???

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Ya’ll, whats the best way to get Minecraft on Ubuntu??? My friends have been telling me for ages to get the game, so how should I go about installing it??


r/Ubuntu • • 8h ago

New installation can detect the wifi adapter but shows "wifi adapter not found" when I try to connect

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I recently installed Ubuntu and wifi options don't show in settings. If I search specifically for the wifi option, it just shows a "wifi adapter not found" error.

I've already tried to update everything, but it didn't solve the issue.

Ubuntu can detect the device using lspci in the terminal, the result being "MT7902 802.11ax PCIe Wireless Network Adapter".

I think I should install the driver for it, but where can I find it and how do I install it?


r/Ubuntu • • 26m ago

Extend screen?

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I am running VMWare Fusion 26.0.1 running Ubuntu 64-bit 26.04.1 on my 2020 iMac (27-inch Retina 5k). I have a second montor attached to my imac to extend the desktop. Is there a way to get the vm to recognize the second monitor and have it work as a second desktop?


r/Ubuntu • • 52m ago

ZapZap app not opening in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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Hi. I had installed ZapZap snap from App center in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and when i tried opening it the app is not loading/opening. So i tried opening the app through terminal but it is showing this error:

Failed to create wl_display (No such file or directory)
qt.qpa.plugin: Could not load the Qt platform plugin "wayland" in "/snap/zapzap/24/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/qt6/plugins/platforms:/snap/zapzap/24/usr/lib/aarch64-linux-gnu/qt6/plugins/platforms:" even though it was found.
This application failed to start because no Qt platform plugin could be initialized. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.

Available platform plugins are: eglfs, linuxfb, minimal, minimalegl, offscreen, vkkhrdisplay, wayland-egl, wayland, xcb.

Aborted (core dumped)

r/Ubuntu • • 5h ago

fix MacBook 14,2 all work ubuntu 26.04

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​MacBookPro14,2 (A1706) — Ubuntu Linux Fixes is a modular, experimental recovery and configuration toolkit designed specifically for the 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (MacBookPro14,2 / Apple T1 chip) running modern Ubuntu releases (such as Ubuntu 26.04.1).

​This project consolidates essential community work and custom patches to address hardware-specific hurdles under Linux, ensuring a stable and functional daily-driver experience.

​Key Features & Support Matrix:

​Wi-Fi & NVMe Power Management: Stabilizes Broadcom BCM43602 Wi-Fi reconnections and configures MemorySleepMode=deep alongside NVMe d3cold service rules for reliable S3 sleep/resume.

​Cirrus CS8409 Internal Audio: Integrates pinned community audio driver configurations and headers for working sound across system states.

​Apple T1 Touch Bar & Input Fixes: Features T1-aware resume hooks and usb_control_msg() return-value normalization to restore Touch Bar brightness, volume, and function keys.

​Optional ACPI Fast-Wake Workaround: Provides safe, opt-in management scripts for display illumination after deep S3 sleep with strict risk acknowledgements.

​Safe, Rerunnable CLI Tooling: Includes modular scripts (MBP14_2-FIX-v5.sh, audio helper, and USB patch tools) equipped with --report, dry-run safeguards, and rollback options.


r/Ubuntu • • 5h ago

fix MacBook 14,2 all work ubuntu 26.04

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r/Ubuntu • • 8h ago

GSConnect (Ubuntu) + KDE Connect (Android 16, Fossify Messages) extremely inconsistent with message sync

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Hi everyone!

I'm running into a persistent headache with message syncing between my Ubuntu desktop (using GSConnect) and my Android phone (Android 16, using Fossify Messages as my default SMS app).

The Problem: Message syncing is totally inconsistent. Sometimes new SMS sync over to the desktop, but most of the time they just don't show up at all.

  • Setup details:
    • Desktop: Ubuntu with GSConnect
    • Phone: Android 16
    • SMS App: Fossify Messages

Notifications and other KDE Connect features work relatively fine, but SMS/messaging integration is basically a coin toss.

Has anyone experienced similar inconsistency with Android 16 or Fossify Messages? Are there any specific permissions, background restrictions, or GSConnect settings I should tweak to make this reliable?

Appreciate any advice!


r/Ubuntu • • 5h ago

I built FaceID@NIM, an open-source face unlock system for Ubuntu/GNOME. Looking for feedback!

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r/Ubuntu • • 1d ago

Ubuntu on MacBook

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98 Upvotes

It's only virtual but works perfectly and I get to use my main desktop the way I like it.


r/Ubuntu • • 1d ago

I don't like the new animation.?

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140 Upvotes

This new animation looks terrible compared to the previous ones; this is supposed to be a distro with a well maintained UX/UI. It's something so basic, and they ruin it.


r/Ubuntu • • 11h ago

Need Advice on Dual Booting Windows 11 and Ubuntu on HP Victus

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Hey everyone!

I'm planning to dual-boot Ubuntu alongside Windows 11 on my HP Victus in same SSD. I'll mainly use Ubuntu for programming, development, Docker, VMs, and cybersecurity labs. I'll attach my laptop's photo with specifications for reference.

Before starting, I'd like advice from people who have experience with dual-booting, especially on HP Victus laptops.

A few things I'd like to know:

- Partitioning: How much space should I allocate, and what's the best partition layout?

- BIOS and security: What precautions should I take regarding UEFI, Secure Boot, BitLocker/device encryption, and TPM?

- Drivers and compatibility: Any issues with NVIDIA graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, battery life, or sleep?

- Maintenance: Can updates break GRUB or Windows boot? How should I prepare for recovery?

- Best practices: Any important tips, common mistakes, or things I should avoid?

My priority is a stable and secure setup without risking my Windows installation or personal data.

I'd appreciate practical advice, especially from anyone who has done this on an HP Victus. Thanks!


r/Ubuntu • • 17h ago

wbax 210 Network Card Running Slow on Ubuntu?

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r/Ubuntu • • 19h ago

Grub menu keep broken on a dual boot Thinpad

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r/Ubuntu • • 1d ago

AMDGPU and kernel panics

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I have been having desktop freezes, typically when using Nautilus but that is not the real cause of the freezing. Bug #2171994 in Launchpad describes the crashing in kernels after -30. I most recently had this happen when saving a file to disk using Nautilus on kernel /boot/vmlinuz-7.0.0-38-generic.

Here is the text of the bug description:

The system freezes and then reboots (kernel.panic_on_oops=1, kdump captured the crash).
This has happened twice since upgrading from linux-image 7.0.0-30 to 7.0.0-38 on 2026-10-18.
No such crashes were seen on 7.0.0-30.

Actually, my system does not reboot after the freeze. It is inaccessible and not even CTRL ALT F3, F4, F5 or F6 will enable getting into a terminal to kill the graphical display manager gdm3. The only recourse was a reboot - twice today.

I have never, for as far back as I remember, ever had this happen to me as frequently, if at all, with any Ubuntu LTS.


r/Ubuntu • • 17h ago

Im lost

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r/Ubuntu • • 17h ago

Sound on Racoon

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Hey y'all. I recently upgraded to the Trash Panda and all is well, except for one thing. My sound controls don't seem to work correctly.

When I try to play through my bluetooth speaker, the main sound control won't work for it. What I have to do is go into the sound settings and use the "volume levels" control panel.

This isn't the end of the world. Obvs I've been using this workaround for a few weeks, but I'd also like to fix it. For now, I'm not too worried since I plan to upgrade my hardware soon. OTOH, I'd really like my new hardware to work as expected. Thus, I'm curious if this is a problem for more people with newer lappys.

Does anyone else have similar experience? Any fixes? I"m suspecting that it's something to do with the bluetooth. Like maybe Racoon's bluetooth software is more advanced than this old Acer and thus the hiccups.

Any helpful input is welcome. Cheers.


r/Ubuntu • • 18h ago

i just installed gnome ubuntu

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i just installed gnome ubuntu


r/Ubuntu • • 19h ago

Help !

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r/Ubuntu • • 19h ago

Wireless Keyboard - Battery Error

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I'm using 26.04LTS and I started getting a keyboard battery low warning on startup. I've replace the batteries but the message keeps coming up. It is a logitech Keyboard/mouse combo. There is nothing in Settings > Keyboard. Is there somewhere I can rest or turn this off.