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However, using the [**Armbian build framework**](https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Build-Preparation/), you can **easily create custom images**. It’s well-documented and accessible to moderately experienced users.
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If enough users show interest in a specific configuration, we may **adjust build targets** accordingly.
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## Can I upgrade my userspace flavor, like Bullseye to Bookworm or Jammy to Noble?
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Note: Upgrading Armbian core components (kernel, firmware, bootloader) and upgrading the chosen userspace are independent processes. The former is performed with `apt update && apt upgrade`.
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Armbian does not provide a standardized userspace upgrade path (e.g., *Focal**Jammy*, *Jammy**Noble*, *Bullseye**Bookworm*, *Bookworm**Trixie*) nor encourages to do so. We would love to offer this, but we currently lack the resources (time and devices) to validate such upgrades across diverse scenarios.
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You may attempt a userspace upgrade using the official Debian/Ubuntu methods. Before doing so, freeze Armbian firmware/kernel/bootloader packages via [armbian-config](https://docs.armbian.com/User-Guide_Armbian-Config/). Note: issues arising from such upgrades are out of scope for Armbian support.

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