How to Install and Upgrade to a New Kernel on Linux Mint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check which kernel you have by running the following command Type/Copy/Paste: uname -a This should print the version of the kernel that you are using make a note of it.

   Make a note of the latest stable kernel.
   
   For example, the website will tell you which is a stable kernel.
   
   You should always select the stablest kernel in order to make sure your system doesn't crash and burn with a research or development kernel. , You can find this information out by opening up a terminal and typing the following.
   
   Type/Copy/Paste: file /sbin/init this will inform you about the bit version of the operating system, whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit , In this example we will simulate installing/upgrading stable Linux kernel
   3.10.4 for a 32-bit and 64-bit system. , You may have to scroll down a long list of folders until you find the correct folder.
   
   In this case we will select the /v3.10.4-saucy/ folder. , In order to perform the installation and upgrade, you will need to download three important files. 32-bit Download these three files if you are on a 32-bit Linux Mint operating system. linux-headers-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_i386.deb linux-headers-3.10.4-031004_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_all.deb linux-image-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_i386.deb 64-bit Download these three files if you are on a 64-bit Linux Mint operating system. linux-headers-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_amd64.deb linux-headers-3.10.4-031004_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_all.deb linux-image-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_amd64.deb ,, Type/Copy/Paste: cp
   -r linux-headers-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_i386.deb /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade Type/Copy/Paste: cp
   -r linux-headers-3.10.4-031004_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_all.deb /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade Type/Copy/Paste: cp
   -r linux-image-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_i386.deb /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade ,,,,,, Type/Copy/Paste: uname
   -a This command should display your new kernel
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   Step 2: Then you will want to check which kernel is newly available at http://www.kernel.org.

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   Step 3: Make sure you know whether your Linux operating system is a 32-bit or 64-bit.

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   Step 4: Download the following files which correspond to your system.

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   Step 5: Understand that nevertheless Linux Mint is based upon Ubuntu Linux so point your browser towards http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/ Select the folder that contains the latest stable kernel and download the following files.

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   Step 6: Try using Linux-Kernel-3.10.4 stable.

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   Step 7: Create folder by running the following commands Type/Copy/Paste: mkdir Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade Type/Copy/Paste: cd /home/"your_user_name"/Downloads

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   Step 8: Follow the 32-bit Instructions: Copy the following files to your Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade folder

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   Step 9: using the following command below.

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    Step 10: Follow the 64-bit Instructions: Copy the following files to your Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade folder

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    Step 11: using the following command below Type/Copy/Paste: cp -r linux-headers-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_amd64.deb /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade Type/Copy/Paste: cp -r linux-headers-3.10.4-031004_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_all.deb /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade Type/Copy/Paste: cp -r linux-image-3.10.4-031004-generic_3.10.4-031004.201307282043_amd64.deb /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4-Upgrade

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    Step 12: Type/Copy/Paste: cd /home/"your_user_name"/Linux-Kernel-3.10.4 this will change you into your Linux-Kernel-3.10.4 upgrade folder

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    Step 13: Type/Copy/Paste: sudo -s dpkg -i *.deb this command will install all the kernel deb packages

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    Step 14: Type/Copy/Paste: sudo -s update-grub This command will update your GNU GRUB bootloader letting your system know you have installed a new kernel and to boot this newly installed kernel

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    Step 15: Reboot your Linux Mint operating system with your newly installed kernel and log back in and run the following command below.

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    Step 16: Check to see if the installation was successful by typing the following command.

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