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In Ubuntu 20.04 LTS the software updater says there are no available updates, but apt list --upgradable shows packages that can be upgraded. (I ran the command because I had installed something and then apt said I should.) Update-manager does not show all updates says updates can be phased and it's possible to disable them. Apparently, there are two preferences, Update-Manager::Never-Include-Phased-Updates "True"; and APT::Get::Never-Include-Phased-Updates "True";. Does that work for Ubuntu 20.04 and will it solve the problem?

$ apt list --upgradable
Listing... Done
update-notifier-common/focal-updates,focal-updates 3.192.30.6 all [upgradable from: 3.192.30.5]
update-notifier/focal-updates 3.192.30.6 amd64 [upgradable from: 3.192.30.5]
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  • @guiverc I meant Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. I edited the title.
    – newguy
    Apr 15, 2021 at 22:43
  • I don't quite see how Phased Updates is a "problem". Confusing for a minute or two when first encountered, but not a real problem for most users. Your method of disabling is accurate.
    – user535733
    Apr 15, 2021 at 23:23

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Add this string:

Update-Manager::Always-Include-Phased-Updates;
APT::Get::Always-Include-Phased-Updates;

or

Update-Manager::Never-Include-Phased-Updates;

(A True/False boolean is not needed)

You should be able to add that line to any config file in /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/. Or create your own: /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/99-Phased-Updates

sources:

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  • What's the difference between Update-Manager::Always-Include-Phased-Updates; and Update-Manager::Never-Include-Phased-Updates;? If possible then please provide the source please.
    – rootkea
    Sep 8, 2022 at 2:36

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