Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (Noble Numbat) was officially released

Florent 'Skia' Jacquet has announced an update to Ubuntu's 24.04 LTS branch. The new version, 24.04.4, continues the latest long-term support branch of the distribution while updating hardware support and applying security patches

Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS (Noble Numbat) was officially released on February 12, 2026.

As a "point release," it doesn't fundamentally change the operating system but acts as a major refresh. It bundles all security patches and bug fixes released since the original launch in April 2024 into a single update, making it the new standard for fresh installations.

Key Changes & Features

The most significant part of this update is the Hardware Enablement (HWE) stack, which pulls newer technology from the interim Ubuntu 25.10 release:

• Linux Kernel 6.17: Provides improved support for newer CPUs, Wi-Fi 7 stability, and power management for Intel and AMD chips.

• Mesa 25.2.x Graphics Drivers: A big jump for gamers, offering better performance for Vulkan and OpenGL, plus improved support for RDNA 4 and NVIDIA (via the NVK driver).

• Wayland Protocols 1.45: Updates to the display server protocols, adding support for features like transparency blur and better pointer control in games.

• Updated Apps: Includes the latest stable versions of core software like LibreOffice 25.8, Firefox, and Snapd 2.73.

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How to Get the Update

User Type
Action Required

Existing 24.04 Users
No need to reinstall. Just run sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade. The HWE stack usually arrives automatically via standard updates.

Ubuntu 22.04 Users
You should now see an "Upgrade available" notification in the Update Manager to move directly to 24.04.4.

New Installations
Download the 24.04.4 ISO from the official Ubuntu website. This will save you from downloading gigabytes of updates after installing.

Support Lifecycle

Ubuntu 24.04 is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release. This means it will receive standard security updates until April 2029, and up to 12 years of support if you are using Ubuntu Pro.

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