Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

Linux Mint 19.1 brings many new features which are worth upgrading. I talked about them in this video youtu.be/lR1srbvslN0 Also it is a point release so upgrading is expected to be really smooth.

This video will show you how to upgrade from Linux Mint 19 to version 19.1. It will guide you through the following points:
1. Back up system
2. Disable screensaver
3. Update applets, desklets, extensions, themes
4. Update system
5. Upgrade system
6. Add/remove packages (optional)
7. Reboot the computer
FAQ - Troubleshooting

Commands:
sudo apt install p7zip-full xul-ext-lightning
sudo apt remove --purge xscreensaver-data xscreensaver-data-extra xscreensaver-gl xscreensaver-gl-extra cinnamon-screensaver-webkit-plugin cinnamon-screensaver-x-plugin

Things to do after installing Linux Mint youtu.be/RXV6FXVL6xI

Linux Mint 19 review youtu.be/DEkQQjR1oiE

Official Upgrade instructions blog.linuxmint.com/?p=3715


Tags: #LinuxMint #LinuxMint19.1 #AverageLinuxUser

################################################

Support on Patreon: patreon.com/averagelinuxuser

Donate through PayPal: paypal.me/Kryvokhyzha

################################################

More cool Linux stuff at other social media:

Google+ - Best Linux Stuff: plus.google.com/+AverageLinuxUser
Facebook - Top Linux Tips: facebook.com/AverageLinuxUser
Twitter - Daily Linux News: twitter.com/AVGLinuxUser

Website: averagelinuxuser.com