How do I upgrade the kernel in Linux without compiling from source code?

How do I upgrade the kernel in Linux without compiling from source code?

To upgrade the kernel in Linux without compiling from source code, you can follow these steps:

  1. Make sure that you are logged in as a user with administrative privileges, such as the "root" user or a user with "sudo" privileges.

  2. Check the version of the kernel that is currently running on your system by running the following command:

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uname -r

This command will display the version of the kernel that is currently running on your system.

  1. Check the available versions of the kernel that are available to install on your system by running the following command:
apt show linux-image-generic

This command will display the available versions of the kernel that are available to install on your system.

  1. Install the desired version of the kernel on your system by running the following command, replacing "version" with the version of the kernel that you want to install:
sudo apt install linux-image-generic=version

This command will install the desired version of the kernel on your system.

  1. Reboot your system to boot into the new kernel by running the following command:
sudo reboot

This command will restart your system and boot into the new kernel.

With these steps, you should be able to upgrade the kernel in Linux without compiling from source code. Keep in mind that upgrading the kernel can have consequences on the stability and compatibility of your system, and it is recommended to back up your system before performing any kernel upgrade. Consult the documentation of your Linux distribution and the kernel for more information on how to upgrade the kernel and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

Created Time:2017-10-28 21:38:56  Author:lautturi