Raspberry Pi OS (Formerly Raspbian)
Raspbian is now Raspberry Pi OS, featuring new Magnifier, Bookshelf app, and improved accessibility.
- Raspberry Pi
- Beginner
- Software overview
- 5 steps
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Raspbian becomes Raspberry Pi OS
About 5 minutes
Learn about the name change.
- Announced with 8GB Raspberry Pi 4 launch (May 2020).
- Raspbian renamed to Raspberry Pi OS.
- Updated with new features for improved capabilities.
You should see
You know about the rebrand.
New Magnifier application
About 10 minutes
Explore accessibility feature.
- Screen magnifier for visual impairments.
- Complements Orca screen reader.
- Brand-new program (existing solutions didn't meet standards).
- Install: Recommended Applications → Universal Access → Magnifier.
- Reboot required after installation.
- Helpful even without visual impairment (see fine details).
You should see
You know about Magnifier.
Bookshelf app for Raspberry Pi publications
About 5 minutes
Access free Pi publications.
- New Bookshelf application in Main Menu → Help.
- Access Raspberry Pi Press content.
- Magazines: HackSpace, Wireframe, TheMagPi.
- Books and journals available.
- Double-click to open in Chromium or download.
- All content available as free PDFs.
You should see
You can access Bookshelf.
Help improve Raspberry Pi
About 5 minutes
Provide feedback.
- 4-question survey on first Chromium launch.
- Gather feedback from actual users.
- Plan support and improvements based on community needs.
You should see
You know how to give feedback.
Additional improvements
About 5 minutes
Learn about other updates.
- Audio setup modifications for HDMI outputs.
- Better compatibility with third-party software.
- May need to re-select preferred audio output.
- Various bug fixes and minor improvements.
- Check release notes for full details.
You should see
You know about other changes.
What to do next
Stuck? Contact Vilros Support with your board model and what you see on screen.