How to install NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu 24.04 [555.42.02/550.78/535.179]

This guide explains how to install NVIDIA proprietary Linux drivers (manually using .run files) and disable the Nouveau driver on Ubuntu 24.04. Linux 6.8 kernels are tested.

The NVIDIA drivers that currently work are:
– First version 555.xx (555.42.02 BETA) with explicit synchronization
– 550.xx (550.78)
– 535.xx (535.179)

This guide works with NVIDIA GeForce 6/7/8/9/200/300/400/500/600/700/800/900/10/20/30/40 series cards.

This method allows you to easily install/test/use different versions of NVIDIA drivers, you can test BETA drivers and roll back to the stable version.

GNOME 46 works great with the latest NVIDIA 555.xx/550.xx/535.xx drivers.

I tested this guide with NVIDIA 535.xx, 550.xx, 555.xx drivers/cards on latest Ubuntu 24.04. Here I am using NVIDIA Driver Installer version 555.42.02 BETA, you can always select the latest stable, beta or another version.

Check how to enable Wayland with manually installed drivers:
https://youtu.be/G1b5e36Bt0Q

If you need a patched version, please see the following video to see how to use the NVIDIA Patcher inttf script:
https://youtu.be/9m972Op8BWU

If you see a black screen, watch the following video:
https://youtu.be/3vcOqqSS8xc

See the complete installation guide with commands for:
https://www.if-not-true-then-false.com/2021/debian-ubuntu-linux-mint-nvidia-guide/

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