How to Install Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 24.10
Linux 6.12 is now the latest stable LTS (Long-Term Support) kernel available in the Internet. Meanwhile, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) which is the latest stable version of Ubuntu comes up with Linux kernel 6.8, that is having the end of its supported life at the end of May 2024. So, If you want to install Linux Kernel 6.2 LTS on UBuntu 24.04 LTS then this tutorial is for you. This tutorial also works for the Installation of Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS on Ubuntu 24.10.
How to Install Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Install Linux Kernel On Ubuntu Using Command Line Interface:
If you love doing work through command then this method is for you. In this method, we will install Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via command line. This method also can be used as a fallback method when the Mainline Kernels tool doesn’t pick up the latest kernels from the Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. Run the following commands tomanually download and install the Linux 6.12 LTS kernel packages for your specific architecture. After downloading the following required file, you can install it by running the sudo dpkg -i *.deb
command.
linux-image-unsigned-6.12.0-061200-generic_6.12.0-061200.202411220723_amd64.deb linux-modules-6.12.0-061200-generic_6.12.0-061200.202411220723_amd64.deb linux-headers-6.12.0-061200-generic_6.12.0-061200.202411220723_amd64.deb linux-headers-6.12.0-061200_6.12.0-061200.202411220723_all.deb
Install Linux Kernel Using GUI method.
There is a tool called Mainline Kernels, that will help you to install Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.10. This is a GUI tool. Now, run the following command to install the Mainline Kernels tool on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.10. You can also need to run the commands to update and upgrade your Ubuntu after adding the PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan/ppa sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade sudo apt install -y mainline
Once the Mainline Kernels tool is installed, you can easily access it from the applications menu of your Ubuntu. Upon running this too, it will start looking for the kernels. The tool will quickly check the availability of all kernel versions and list down the available Kernel with the latest kernel at the top. You need to click on the latest kernel entry to select it and then click on the “Install” button to install latest kernel on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS / Ubuntu 24.10. Wait for the while as installation will complete and then reboot your computer.
Restoring Ubuntu’s default kernel or another installed kernel
If you experience any issues with Linux kernel 6.12 LTS and then you can easily revert back to the default kernel of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or any other kernel that’s installed on your system. For this, you need press the Esc key when your computer boots to view the boot menu. From there you need to access the “Advanced options” boot entry and select a different kernel version from the list of available kernels.