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This page explains the various processes for upgrading the XO. There are a number of reasons a user might want to upgrade or reinstall the [[Sugar|XO's software]]:

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| colspan="2" style="background:yellow"  | '''General Users:'''
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| width = 20% |'''[[#OLPC-Update|New Version]]''' || You want to update to the [[latest stable release]], either for new features or bug fixes.
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| width = 20% |'''[[#Updating with a USB Key|Broken]]''' || You want to repair broken software by reinstalling.
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| colspan="2" style="background:yellow"  | '''Contributors:'''
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| width = 20% |'''[[Friends in Testing|Testing]]''' || You want to assist with testing the latest [[unsigned update|unsigned release]].
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| width = 20% |'''[[Clean-install|Development]]''' || You want to assist with developing on the latest unsigned release.
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==Methods of Updating==
===Basic Updating===
====OLPC-Update====
The fastest and safest way to upgrade your XO is by using the command <tt>[[OLPC-update]]</tt>. This will only download the differences between your current version and the version you specify, and preserves all of your [[Journal|files (journal)]] and [[activities]]. If decide you want to go back to your original build, you can do so by rebooting while holding the "O" gamepad-button.

:'''For this method you need:'''
:* to be connected to the internet
:* to know the version number you want to install

====Updating with a USB Key====
If your current install is broken, or you do not have access to an internet connection on your XO you will need to use a [[Signed update|USB key]] to reinstall. <font color="red">'''WARNING: This method will delete your data.'''</font> This method requires that you download a signed build, have access to a USB key, and have access to a second computer on which you can make the download.



===Advanced Updating===