Installing
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2. Downloading Kernel Packages
Download Kernel Packages for Ubuntu GNU/Linux
Navigate to the Folder.
And Grab the following Packages:- linux-image*.deb
- linux-headers*.deb
- linux-headers*all.deb
- linux-modules*.deb
Choose between the generic and lowlatency Flavors.
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3. Installing Kernel
Then to Set up Kernel on Ubuntu
Fist, make the Target Directory:cd ~/Downloads
To Check that there is run:
ls . | grep linux
The grep Command Refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
But if you are in Trouble to Find the Location on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
And then to Setup New Linux Kernel play:sudo dpkg -i ./linux*5.8*.deb
Just replace the “5.8” with your current Release in the above Command.
In case of a GCC version issue then try first setting:export IGNORE_CC_MISMATCH=1
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
Finally, Reboot to load it:sudo reboot
And on the GRUB Splash you should find trace of the New Linux Kernel, Good Luck.
In case of troubles in building the DKMS Modules see the Next Section.
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4. Updating Firmware
How to Update Linux Devices Firmware on GNU/Linux
Especially relevant: this setup is optional and may be required only to make use of some New Device Drivers not available in your current Firmware.
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