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How to install kernel 6.6.16 on Linux Mint 22
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Installing a new kernel on Linux Mint 22 allows you to access the latest features, improved hardware support, and security updates. Kernel 6.6.16 can be installed manually using .deb packages from the official Ubuntu kernel repository.
Step 1: Check Current Kernel Version
Before upgrading, check the currently installed kernel:
uname -rThis will display the version number, e.g., 5.15.0-67-generic.
Step 2: Download Kernel 6.6.16 Packages
Create a folder to download the required .deb packages:
mkdir ~/kernel-6.6.16
cd ~/kernel-6.6.16Download the kernel files for amd64 architecture from the Ubuntu mainline repository:
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v6.6.16/amd64/linux-headers-6.6.16-060616-generic_6.6.16-060616.20250918.1_amd64.deb
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v6.6.16/amd64/linux-headers-6.6.16-060616_6.6.16-060616.20250918.1_all.deb
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v6.6.16/amd64/linux-image-unsigned-6.6.16-060616-generic_6.6.16-060616.20250918.1_amd64.deb
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v6.6.16/amd64/linux-modules-6.6.16-060616-generic_6.6.16-060616.20250918.1_amd64.debStep 3: Install Kernel Packages
Install all downloaded .deb files using dpkg:
sudo dpkg -i *.debIf there are missing dependencies, fix them with:
sudo apt -f installStep 4: Reboot and Verify
Reboot the system to apply the new kernel:
sudo rebootAfter reboot, verify the kernel version:
uname -rIt should display 6.6.16-060616-generic. Kernel 6.6.16 is now installed on Linux Mint 22. The system will benefit from updated hardware support, performance improvements, and security fixes.
