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How to Upgrade from 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) to 15.10 (Wily Werewolf)

Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) and Ubuntu 15.10 (Wily Werewolf) have both reached end of life and are no longer supported. Their official repositories and update servers have been shut down, meaning the upgrade process between these versions can no longer be performed in practice. This guide is provided for historical reference only.

Important Warning: If you are currently using an older Ubuntu version, do not attempt to upgrade to Ubuntu 15.04 or 15.10. Instead, you should perform a fresh installation of a currently supported Ubuntu release (such as Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS).

2026-05

Table of Contents#

  1. Why These Versions Are No Longer Available
  2. What to Do Instead
  3. General Upgrade Advice
  4. Conclusion

1. Why These Versions Are No Longer Available#

When an Ubuntu version reaches end of life:

  • Official repositories and update servers are shut down
  • Security updates are no longer provided
  • New software packages are no longer available
  • Technical support from Canonical is discontinued

Both Ubuntu 15.04 and 15.10 reached end of life in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Their official repositories have been moved to archive.ubuntu.com, but the upgrade pathway between these specific versions is no longer functional.

2. What to Do Instead#

If you need to upgrade from an older Ubuntu version, the recommended approach is:

  • Perform a fresh installation: Back up your important data and install a currently supported Ubuntu release directly. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 24.04 LTS are the recommended options.
  • Use official upgrade paths: Canonical only supports upgrading between adjacent releases or to the next LTS version. Always upgrade to versions that are still receiving support.

3. General Upgrade Advice#

When upgrading to a supported Ubuntu version in the future, keep these best practices in mind:

  • Always back up your data before any system upgrade
  • Check the support timeline of the version you are upgrading to
  • Use official documentation from Ubuntu's website for upgrade procedures
  • Test the upgrade on a non-production system first

4. Conclusion#

The upgrade path from Ubuntu 15.04 to 15.10 described in this article is no longer possible. Both versions have reached end of life and their official infrastructure has been decommissioned. This guide is preserved for historical reference only.

If you are using an older Ubuntu system, skip attempting upgrades to EOL versions and instead perform a fresh installation of a currently supported release such as Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS.

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