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How to Update Kernel on antiX Linux – Step-by-step

May 8, 2025 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

How to Update Kernel on Linux antiX – QuickStart Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Update Linux Kernel in antiX GNU/Linux Destop.

With the latest Kernel, Linux antiX gains improved hardware support, performance enhancements, and the latest filesystem updates, making it ideal for modern desktops and servers.

This guide shows you how to update the Kernel on antiX Linux using official and secure sources, ensuring full compatibility with your current system.

Upgrading the Kernel can resolve driver issues, improve power management on laptops, and unlock features needed by newer CPUs and GPUs.

Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Updating Linux Firmware

How to Install Linux Kernel on Linux antiX from Backports - Dancing Featured

  1. 1. Setting Up Backports

    How to Install Backports Repository on antiX GNU/Linux

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Follow instructions to Enable the ‘contrib‘ and ‘non-free‘ Sources.

  • 2. Refreshing Apt Sources

    Next, Refresh the antiX Package Index with:

    sudo apt update

    This ensures your system is aware of the newly added Backports repository and its available packages.

  • 3. Searching Available Kernels

    Now check which Kernel versions are available in Backports:

    apt-cache search linux-image | grep backports

    Look for a package like linux-image-*-amd64 to identify available Kernel updates.

  • 4. Installing the Latest Kernel

    To install the latest Kernel from Backports:

    sudo apt -t bookworm-backports install linux-image-latest-version-amd64

    Also consider installing the corresponding headers:

    sudo apt -t bookworm-backports install linux-headers-latest-version-amd64

    (Adjust version as needed for the newest release available)

  • 5. Rebooting the System

    After installation completes, reboot to load the new Kernel:

    sudo reboot

    You can confirm the Kernel version after reboot with:

    uname -r

    If it’s not the setup you need, see How to Build a Custom Kernel in GNU/Linux Distros .

    1. 6. Updating Linux Firmware

      How to Update Linux Firmware on GNU+Linux (Optional)

      Linux Firmware Update Guide
      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.

      2. So Now I’m truly Happy if My Guide could Help you to Update Linux Kernel on antiX Linux!