Setting Up Ubuntu 24.04 on Raspberry Pi 5

Ubuntu 24.04, as of April 2024, is now supported on the Raspberry Pi 5. This version is required for ROS2 Jazzy to work. Due to the Pi 5 not being able to go lower than Ubuntu 23.04 we are not able to use ROS2 Humble.

Step 1: Download the Ubuntu 24.04 Image

1. Visit the official Ubuntu Raspberry Pi downloads page.
2. Select the Ubuntu 24.04 (64-bit) image for the Raspberry Pi.
3. Download the image to your computer.

Step 2: Flash the Image to the SD Card

1. Insert your SD card into your computer.
2. Use a tool like Raspberry Pi Imager or Balena Etcher to flash the downloaded image:
   • Open the flashing tool.
   • Select the downloaded Ubuntu 24.04 image.
   • Choose the SD card as the target device.
   • Start the flashing process.
3. Once completed, eject the SD card safely.

Step 3: Boot the Raspberry Pi 5

1. Insert the flashed SD card into the Raspberry Pi 5.
2. Connect peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse) and a reliable power supply (recommended: 5V/3A).
3. Power on the Raspberry Pi 5.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the initial Ubuntu setup (e.g., setting up your username, password, and network connection).

Step 4: Update and Upgrade the System

1. Open a terminal on the Raspberry Pi.
2. Update the package list and upgrade existing packages:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade -y