How to Install Kernel 5.12 From Source on Fedora 34

March 9, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Fedora 34 Building Kernel 5.12 from Source Code Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-step How to Build and Install a New Custom Kernel 5.12 from Source Code in Fedora 34 GNU/Linux.

Especially relevant: this Fedora 34 Kernel 5.12 Setup make use of the latest Source Code.

Again this tutorial make it the Easy Way and so is intended especially for Beginners.

Important to know how this Setup does Not change your existing System and so in any case you will be able to startup with the current Kernel from the GRUB Splash Screen.

For further advanced Kernel Configuration instructions you may see the Linux Kernel Documentation.

Finally, for a Non Bootable System before see: How to chroot on Fedora GNU/Linux Tutorial.

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  1. 1. Installing Dependencies

    Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Build Kernel Fedora Linux 34 Guide - Open Terminal
    First, Upgrade your System:
    sudo dnf upgrade
    And Reboot:
    sudo reboot
    Then play:
    sudo dnf group install "C Development Tools and Libraries

    Enable EPEL Repo for Fedora GNU/Linux

    Adding EPEL Repo for Fedora
    And again:
    sudo dnf install openssl-devel dwarves rpm-build
    Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
  2. 2. Making Target Directory

    Now make the Target Folder
    With:

    mkdir ~/kernel

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