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CrownOS · GuidesIntroductionWhat CrownOS is, what it is built on and where to go next.
CrownOS · GuidesInstallationDownload the CrownOS ISO, write it to a USB drive and install the desktop.
CrownOS · GuidesEcosystemPair your phone, tablet and other machines with Crown Link and share across them.
CrownOS · GuidesConfigurationChange how the desktop looks by editing plain RON files in ~/.config/crownos.
CrownOS · Help CenterHelp CenterAnswers to common questions about installing, updating and using CrownOS.
CrownOS · Help CenterHow do I update CrownOS?Run a full system upgrade with pacman to get the latest packages and fixes.
CrownOS · Help CenterHow do I reset my desktop settings?Move a settings file aside so CrownOS recreates it with default values.
CrownOS · ChangelogChangelogWhat changed in each CrownOS beta build.
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Everyday use

How do I update CrownOS?

Run a full system upgrade with pacman to get the latest packages and fixes.

Updated

CrownOS is a rolling release. Run a full upgrade from a terminal to update every package, including the kernel and the desktop:

sudo pacman -Syu

Update safely

  1. Save your work

    Close apps with unsaved documents. Some updates restart desktop services.

  2. Run the upgrade

    Run sudo pacman -Syu and review the list of packages before you confirm.

  3. Restart if the kernel changed

    If linux-cachyos was updated, restart so the new kernel is loaded.

Common questions

How often should I update?

Once a week is a good rhythm. Waiting months makes each upgrade larger and harder to review.

An update failed partway through. What now?

Run sudo pacman -Syu again. pacman resumes from the packages that were not installed. If it reports file conflicts, read the message carefully before forcing anything.

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