Hey everyone! I recently made the switch from Windows 11 to Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.2, and I'm really enjoying it. However, I've been running into issues when trying to upgrade my kernel from version 6.14.0-34-generic to either 35 or 36. Every time I attempt the upgrade, I encounter an error, and while I can always boot back into 34 without issues, the newer versions show as "installed" but fail to work.
I've tried switching to open-source Nvidia drivers before the update, which didn't solve it, and I'm currently using X11 for my display server. I also tried restoring an older backup with Timeshift, yet that didn't help either. I'd really prefer not to wipe my entire system as I'm unsure what's causing the problem, and I'm a bit overwhelmed by terminal commands for checking or repairing Linux. Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
Back up your system using Timeshift before attempting any upgrades. It saved me when I had issues with newer kernels. I rolled back without any problems and had better performance after switching back to older versions like 6.8.0-88.
I had a similar issue moving between kernel versions. One thing you can try is using the terminal to check installed packages. Run `dpkg -l` to see everything or `dpkg -l | grep iF` to find any that didn't configure correctly. This can help pinpoint if something wasn't set up properly for the new kernels.
Great advice! I ran the command and it seems like all my headers are installed correctly. Seems like sticking with 34 or going back to 6.8 for now might be the best option.
I recommend sticking with the stable versions unless you need urgent fixes. Jumping to beta versions can lead to unexpected issues, like hardware compatibility. If you're having trouble with HDMI outputs, for example, it might be best to roll back until things stabilize or you find a specific fix.
Gotcha! I’m using HDMI too, so I’ll hold off on the upgrades and see if more stable updates come out.
If you don't specifically need features from the newer kernel versions, it's okay to stay on 6.14 for now. Just wait it out a bit; the issues may be resolved with future updates. This keeps your system stable while the developers sort out any bugs with 35 and 36.
Thanks for the tip! I'm not in a rush to upgrade if it means risking a stable system.
Thanks for that tip! I’ll make sure to use Timeshift to create a backup before trying any new updates.