76 lines
1.3 KiB
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76 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
# Kernel Upgrades and Patching
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## 1. Preparation:
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- Backup your system
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- Ensure you have enough disk space
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- Install necessary tools:
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```bash
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sudo apt-get install build-essential libncurses-dev bison flex libssl-dev libelf-dev
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```
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## 2. Download the kernel source:
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- Visit kernel.org
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- Download the desired version (e.g., linux-5.x.y.tar.xz)
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- Extract the archive:
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```bash
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tar xvf linux-5.x.y.tar.xz
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cd linux-5.x.y
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```
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## 3. Apply patches (if needed):
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- Download the patch file
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- Apply the patch:
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```bash
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patch -p1 < /path/to/patch/file
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```
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## 4. Configure the kernel:
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- Copy your current config:
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```bash
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cp /boot/config-$(uname -r) .config
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```
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- Make necessary changes:
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```bash
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make menuconfig
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```
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- Update the config for the new version:
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```bash
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make oldconfig
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```
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## 5. Build the kernel:
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```bash
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make -j$(nproc)
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```
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## 6. Build and install modules:
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```bash
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sudo make modules_install
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```
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## 7. Install the kernel:
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```bash
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sudo make install
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```
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## 8. Update boot loader (e.g., GRUB):
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```bash
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sudo update-grub
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```
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## 9. Reboot and select the new kernel
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## 10. Verify the new kernel:
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```bash
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uname -r
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```
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