So you are updating the Kernel in Linux Mint
Note: If you don't know what exactly a Kernel is, you should first of all our practical tip on the subject by reading.
- System Update: Open it with [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T] a Terminal window and type apt "sudo apt-get update && sudo-get dist-upgrade-y". Confirm with your password, to update Linux Mint to the latest version.
- Restart: Restart with "sudo reboot".
- Kernel Version: Under kernel.ubuntu.com you will find all available Kernel versions. Scroll down here to the bottom and select the desired Kernel. Caution: don't Select a folder with "*rc*" in the name - this is not yet classified as stable. Apart from the rc kernels you can download, but the lowest (=most recent) Kernel Version.
- 32bit/64bit: all the right files to download, you need to know whether you are using Linux Mint in 32bit - or 64bit Version. You can find out with the Terminal command "file /sbin/init".
- Kernel files: In the opened folder select the following files to Download "linux-headers-*-generic-*_amd64.deb" and "linux-image-*-generic-*_amd64.deb" for 64-bit systems and "linux-headers-*-generic-*_i386.deb" and "linux-image-*-generic-*_i386.deb" for 32-bit systems. In any case, download the "linux-headers-*_all.deb"-file. On the picture you can see the needed files on the example of the 4.4.2 kernel (green = 32bit). Save the files on your Computer (e.g. Downloads folder).
- Kernel Update: to install the new Kernel, navigate to the Kernel in the selected folder (e.g. "cd ~/Downloads"). Now run this command: "sudo dpkg-i linux-headers-4*.deb linux-image-4*.deb". Confirm with the [Enter] key and your password.
- Grub upgrade: Run the command "sudo update-grub" in the Terminal.
- Restart: Restart your Computer ("sudo re
- Finished, the Terminal command "uname -r" should now show the newly installed Kernel Version.
Linux: files for Kernel Update
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