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🔄 How to Update Snigdha OS

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# Update Snigdha OS

### 🔄 How to Update Snigdha OS ​

Snigdha OS, based on Arch Linux, uses a rolling release model, meaning you always have access to the latest updates. Keeping your system up-to-date ensures stability, security, and access to the latest features.

Follow these steps to safely and effectively update your Snigdha OS system:

### 🔧 Step 1: Open the Terminal ​

Press `Ctrl + Alt + T` to open the terminal or use the Konsole or any terminal emulator installed on your system.

### 🔄 Step 2: Update the System ​

Run the following commands to update your Snigdha OS system:

#### Basic Update Command ​

Use Pacman (the default package manager) to synchronize and upgrade packages:

    sudo pacman -Syu

#### Snigdha OS Assistant (Optional) ​

Snigdha OS provides a GUI tool called Snigdha OS Assistant for system management, including updates.

- Open Snigdha OS Assistant from the application menu.
- Click on Update System and follow the prompts.

#### With AUR Packages (Using an AUR Helper) ​

If you use AUR packages, update them alongside system packages with a tool like `yay` or `paru`:

    yay -Syu

### 🛠️ Step 3: Rebuild Outdated Configurations ​

After major updates, especially those involving the kernel or critical system components, rebuild configurations to avoid issues. Snigdha OS makes this easy with:

    sudo pacman -S linux-headers

If you use the ZRAM feature or custom kernels, ensure they're updated and aligned with the current system kernel.

### 🧹 Step 4: Clean Up Unused Packages ​

Remove unused or orphaned packages to free up space:

    sudo pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qdtq)

Clear the package cache to save disk space (Snigdha OS already does this automatically with paccache):

    sudo paccache -r

### 🚀 Step 5: Reboot Your System ​

If a kernel or other core system components were updated, reboot your system to apply the changes:

    reboot

### 🌟 Tips for Safe Updates ​

1. Use Snigdha OS's Snapshot Feature:

   - Snigdha OS uses Btrfs snapshots via Timeshift. If something goes wrong during an update, you can roll back to a previous working state.
   - Before updating, create a manual snapshot:

         sudo timeshift --create

2. Check for Arch News:
   Before major updates, check the Arch Linux News page for important announcements:

   - Arch Linux News

3. Run Updates Regularly:
   Snigdha OS is a rolling release, so it's important to update frequently to avoid large, time-consuming updates and potential conflicts.

### 💻 Example Commands ​

Here’s a single command for a complete update, including AUR packages and cleaning up:

    sudo pacman -Syu && yay -Syu && sudo pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qdtq)

### 🎉 Conclusion ​

Keeping Snigdha OS updated is straightforward and ensures you always have the latest features and security patches. With tools like Snigdha OS Assistant, Pacman, and Timeshift, managing updates is efficient and safe. 🚀