Switch Ubuntu Kernel Version: Step-by-Step Guide

To switch the kernel version of Ubuntu, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the terminal and type the following command to view the current installed kernel version:

uname -r

1. Use the following command to list the kernel versions that can be installed:

apt search linux-image

1. Choose the kernel version to install and use the following command for installation:

sudo apt install linux-image-<version-number>

For example, to install kernel version 4.15.0-29, you can use the following command:

sudo apt install linux-image-4.15.0-29

1. After the installation is completed, restart the system to apply the new kernel version.

sudo reboot

1. After the system is restarted, you can use the following command to confirm if the new kernel version is in effect:

uname -r

By following the steps above, you can successfully switch Ubuntu’s kernel version. For further kernel customization or advanced configuration, please refer to the official Ubuntu documentation or related resources.