Best Answer: How Do I Install the Latest Version of Java on Ubuntu?

How do I update my Java version on Ubuntu?

If you want a newer one your best options will be to:

1. wait for an update from Ubuntu, OR.
2. install the Oracle distribution of Java which currently is at 7u65: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install oracle-java7-installer.

How do I install Java on Ubuntu?

Installing the Default OpenJDK (Java 11)

1. First, update the apt package index with: sudo apt update.
2. Once the package index is updated install the default Java OpenJDK package with: sudo apt install default-jdk.
3. Verify the installation, by running the following command which will print the Java version: java -version.