I am trying to update from Silverblue 41 to 42 (fully updated) but run into issues when attempting to update from both the software app and from CLI.

The problem using the software app is the same as what is described by this other user, who is using Fedora Workstation not Silverblue like I am:

https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/update-to-fedora-42-fails-in-gnome-software/148885

When I click the download button, it looks like it’s downloading multiple files since the progress bar goes from 0 to 100 several times, and then it gets up to 95% then suddenly returns to the download button. This happens in about 30 seconds.

Using the CLI method, I run the following command:

rpm-ostree rebase fedora:fedora/42/x86_64/silverblue

and get the following errors:

 Problem: conflicting requests
  - package dnf5-plugin-automatic-5.2.12.0-2.fc42.x86_64 from updates requires libcurl-full(x86-64), but none of the providers can be installed
  - package dnf5-plugin-automatic-5.2.12.0-1.fc42.x86_64 from fedora requires libcurl-full(x86-64), but none of the providers can be installed
  - package dnf5-plugin-automatic-5.2.12.0-2.fc42.x86_64 from updates-archive requires libcurl-full(x86-64), but none of the providers can be installed
  - package libcurl-minimal-8.11.1-4.fc42.x86_64 from @System conflicts with libcurl(x86-64) provided by libcurl-8.11.1-4.fc42.x86_64 from fedora

SOLUTION: Uninstalled layered packages in dnf-automatic, libreoffice, and rpmfusion and then restarted. Rebase command successfully completed thereafter.

    • milon@lemm.eeOP
      2·
      2 days ago

      I have two entries each with a different BaseCommit. One has dnf-automatic, libreoffice, vpn app. The other has the same three plus rpmfusion-free-release and rpmfusion-nonfree-release.

      I just recently installed the rpmfusion packages but I didn’t know what I was doing. Just found something online suggesting an alternative update method for Silverblue.

      • pogodem0n@lemmy.world
        6·
        2 days ago
        • dnf-automatic looks a like a package designed for non-Atomic versions of Fedora.
        • libreoffice is available as a flatpak. You should avoid layering packages as much as possible.
        • A VPN app makes sense to have layered. I assume it comes from a third-party repository added to /etc/yum.repos.d. It is possible this package does not support Fedora 42 yet. You can try removing it to see if the update succeeds.
        • rpmfusion is a repository providing packages that often cannot be pre-installed due to some legal reasons. Unless you need/installed a package from there, uninstall it.
        • milon@lemm.eeOP
          1·
          2 days ago

          So basically it’s not allowing me to update because of these layered packages and every time I want to update, I have to uninstall them and reinstall after I update?

          • pogodem0n@lemmy.world
            8·
            2 days ago

            Kind of. Atomic versions of Fedora are designed to be set it and forget it kind of distro. New releases can cause issues with third party packages.

            • milon@lemm.eeOP
              6·
              2 days ago

              It worked! I uninstalled dnf-automatic, libreoffice, and rpmfusion and then restarted.

              Thanks for your help! Will keep your tips in mind for the future and try to avoid layering.

            • milon@lemm.eeOP
              2·
              2 days ago

              Also, as I reinstall a flathub version of LibreOffice, should I choose the Fedora repo or Flathub repo?

              • pogodem0n@lemmy.world
                3·
                2 days ago

                Fedora version has been packaged by Fedora Linux developers, while the other is published by LibreOffice developers themselves. The former may be only slightly out of date. Choose whichever one you feel comfortable with.

                  • superkret@feddit.org
                    2·
                    1 day ago

                    Also keep in mind the fedora versions adhere to strict policy regarding open source. For example, Fedora’s Firefox doesn’t ship with all codes needed for video playback of all formats.