Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Installation on the Pre-Built and DIY Framework Laptop 13 Pro

This guide is for the Ubuntu 24.04 Pre-Built model or DIY model - to run 24.04, you must use the OEM ISO. This guide provides for that ISO. For regular Ubuntu guides, please check here.

Pre-Built ships with and OEM image of Ubuntu 24.04 already installed.

First boot: power on, you will see a fairly fast memory training screen, followed by the Framework splash screen.

You will land on the Welcome Screen with instructions at Step 5.

If you are reinstalling the Ubuntu 24.04 OEM image to your pre-built, follow the DIY instructions below.

DIY ships with no OS installed — you will write the OEM image to a USB drive and install it. Follow the MacOS and Windows instructions below to create the USB key installer.

First boot: power on, you will see a fairly fast memory training screen, followed by the Framework splash screen.

You will then be presented with the screen shown in step 4, please follow the steps there.

This process will delete all data from the flash drive being used! Ensure any important data that may be kept on those drives is backed up before continuing.

First, download Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop OEM image from Framework's website using this direct link. You will also want to download the checksum to the same directory, as well. We'll go through the steps in this Guide assuming you have a simple installation scenario of a fresh install on a blank drive.

Verify before installing: | 1. Save the .iso and .sha256sum files in the same folder | 2. Open a terminal there and run: sha256sum --ignore-missing -c *.sha256sum | 3. Confirm it prints "OK" next to the filename | If it says FAILED or "No such file," re-download the ISO before installing.

Download balenaEtcher as a tool to create the USB installer from the ISO. balenaEtcher is available for MacOS. Install it.

Launch balenaEtcher. Insert your USB drive (8GB or larger). Click on "Flash from file" and select the ubuntu-26.04-desktop-amd64.iso that you downloaded. Click on "Select target" and choose your USB drive. Click "Flash" and wait a minute or two for it to complete.

Once the USB drive creation is complete, you can close balenaEtcher and eject the USB drive from your OS.

This process will delete all data from the flash drive being used! Ensure any important data that may be kept on those drives is backed up before continuing.

First, download Ubuntu 24.04 Desktop OEM image from Framework's website using this direct link. You will also want to download the checksum to the same directory, as well. We'll go through the steps in this Guide assuming you have a simple installation scenario of a fresh install on a blank drive.

Verify before installing: | 1. Save the .iso and .sha256sum files in the same folder | 2. Open a terminal there and run: sha256sum --ignore-missing -c *.sha256sum | 3. Confirm it prints "OK" next to the filename | If it says FAILED or "No such file," re-download the ISO before installing.

Download Rufus as a tool to create the USB installer from the ISO. The first item in this list will be a link to install installer for the latest version. Install Rufus using this.

Open Rufus, from the Device drop-down, select the USB flash drive stick.

In order to use devices like external hard drives, external solid state drives, or the Framework Storage Expansion Card to create a live USB, List USB Hard Drives must be enabled under Show advanced drive properties.

Use the Select Button next to Boot selection to choose the downloaded Ubuntu ISO. Set Partition scheme to GPT to ensure the live USB is properly recognized at boot.

Click Start. A window will pop up to prompt for a choice between dd image mode and ISOHybrid image mode. Select ISOHybrid image mode then OK.

Insert the USB drive, power on the laptop, and tap F12 at the Framework splash screen to select the USB drive.

You will land on the menu shown in the first image. Select the Restore Ubuntu to factory state option.

Once booted into the GUI installation screen as shown, select the Install button.

Installer runs as normal, shows a slide show as it installs. When it is completed, it will reboot on its own.

Next you will be presented with a black screen indicating "We are preparing your system for you" screen. It will reboot on its own when completed.

Ubuntu will greet you with this welcome screen.

Select your appropriate system language. Click next.

Now select your typing language. Click next.

Now will be asked if you would like to connect to Wi-Fi. Connect.

Finally, you will be presented with the "All Done" screen.

The next welcome screen provides you with a link to release notes. Click next.

Ubuntu Pro enable screen. If you would like to enroll, please do so from here. If not, click skip.

Decide if you want to help improve Ubuntu by sending error reports back to them. Click next.

Finish Screen. Here you may either open the application center or click the Finish button.

Let's setup fingerprint login. Click on the horizontal bar in the upper left, search for user.

Choose Fingerprint Login. Then select Scan new fingerprint. Select your desired fingerprint. Carefully tap your finger tip on the sensor (power button). You may need to try a few attempts as everyone's prints are different.

Once it's successful, you will see the word Complete.

If you're experiencing issues getting your fingerprint reader working, please follow our help guide to get your reader working for you on Ubuntu.