How to Install Kernel 5.14 From Source on Arch Linux

GNU/Linux Arch Building Kernel 5.14 from Source Code Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Build and Install a New Custom Kernel 5.14 from Source Code in Arch GNU/Linux Desktop.

Especially relevant: this Arch Linux Kernel 5.14 Setup make use of the latest Source Code.

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

Possibly, a very good Alternative for Desktops is represented by the ready-made XanMod and Liquorix Kernel Setup.

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 Arch GNU/Linux Tutorial.

1. 1. Installing Dependencies

   Now Install Required Packages
   First, upgrade Arch System with:

   sudo pacman -Syyu

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo. Reboot:

   sudo reboot

   Then to install the Build Essential Group play:

   sudo pacman -Sy --needed base-devel

   And again the recommended:

   sudo pacman -Sy xmlto kmod inetutils bc libelf git cpio perl tar xz

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Arch GNU/Linux

   Bash Shell Arch QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Arch Linux

2. 2. Downloading Linux Kernel

   Download Linux Kernel 5.14 Source Code for Arch GNU/Linux

   Linux Kernel 5.14 tar.xz Archive

   Downloading Linux Kernel 5.14 for Arch Linux
   Grab the tar.xz or tar.gz Archive from the List.

3. 3. Building Linux Kernel

   Building Linux Custom Kernel for Arch GNU/Linux

   Custom Linux Kernel Arch Building Docs

   Arch Packages Traditional Build

4. 4. Updating Firmware

   How to Update Linux Devices Firmware on GNU/Linux

   Updating Firmware Guide

   How to Install Linux Git 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.