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I want to update my Kernel to the latest stable version which is v5.16.1

I followed a guide which showed how to install kernel 5.16. Everything went fine until I received this error:

dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of linux-headers-5.16.1-051601-generic:
 linux-headers-5.16.1-851601-generic depends on libc6 (>= 2.34); however:
  Version of libc6:amd64 on system is 2.31-8ubuntu9.2. 
 linux-headers-5.16.1-851601-generic depends on libssl3 (>= 3.8.0--alphal); however:
  Package libssl3 is not installed.

dpkg: error processing package linux-headers-5.16.1-051601-generic (--install):
 dependency problems - leaving unconfigured Setting up linux-image-unsigned-5.16.1-051601-generic (5.16.1-051601.282201160933) ... 
I: /boot/vmlinuz.old is now a symlink to vmlinuz-5.13.0-27-generic 
I: /boot/initrd.img.old is now a symlink to initrd.img-5.13.0-27-generic 
I: /boot/vmlinuz is now a symlink to vmlinuz-5.16.1-051601-generic 
I: /boot/initrd.img is now a symlink to initrd.img-5.16.1-051601-generic
Setting up linux-modules-5.16.1-051601-generic (5.16.1-051601.202201160933) 
Processing triggers for linux-image-unsigned-5.16.1-051601-generic (5.16.1-051601.202201160933) 
/etc/kernel/postinst.d/initramfs-tools: 
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.16.1-851681-generic 
I: The initramfs will attempt to resume from /dev/sda2 
I: (UUID=91b5f7d6-87fe-498a-a823-88828fa8256a) 
I: Set the RESUME variable to override this. 
/etc/kernel/postinst.d/zz-update-grub: 
Sourcing file 7etc/default/grub. 
Sourcing file 7etc/default/grub.d/99_breeze-grub.cfg. 
Sourcing file 7etc/default/grub.d/init-select.cfg. Generating grub configuration file ... 
Found theme: /boot/grub/themes/breeze/theme.txt 
Found linux image: /boot/vmlinuz-5.16.1-851681-generic 
Found initrd image: /boot/initrd.img-5.16.1-051601-generic 
Found linux image: /boot/vmlinuz-5.15.15-051515-generic 
Found initrd image: /boot/initrd.img-5.15.15-851515-generic 
Found linux image: /boot/vmlinuz-5.13.8-27-generic 
Found initrd image: /boot/initrd.img-5.13.8-27-generic 
Found linux image: /boot/vmlinuz-5.11.0-46-generic 
Found initrd image: /boot/initrd.img-5.11.0-46-generic 
Found linux image: /boot/vmlinuz-5.4.0-96-generic 
Found initrd image: /boot/initrd.img-5.4.0-96-generic 
Found memtest86+ image: /boot/memtest86+.elf 
Found memtest86+ image: /boot/memtest86+.bin 
done 
Errors were encountered while processing:
 linux-headers-5.16.1-051681-generic

What are the dependencies and why are not they installed automatically while updating the kernel? I need a step by step guide to update the kernel to the latest one. Please help. I watched many youtube videos and they didn't have this error even after following the exact same steps.

I didn't get any satisfactory answers to this problem, please help me. My os is fully up-to-date. I'm new to linux and I can't use linux because of this problem because I want the latest kernel.

Hardware info:

  • OS : Kubuntu 21.10 (Currently running Kernel 5.13)
  • CPU: i3-8100
  • Storage: 250GB NVMe M.2 SSD
  • GPU : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
  • RAM: 8GB 2400 MHz
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Sifat Ullah
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NOTE: Make sure to disable secure boot from BIOS settings before proceeding. If you don't want to disable Secure Boot, you've to manually sign the kernel. This answer may help.

NOTE: Kernels installed from outside the main Ubuntu repositories may not be supported, and don't get security updates. If you ask for further help, you may be told to revert to a supported kernel.

A few points to note:

  • The kernel you want to install is 5.16.1 whereas the tutorial you're following shows the method to install 5.16.

  • 5.16 is a mainline kernel.

  • Ubuntu uses the latest stable LTS kernel instead of the latest stable kernel.

  • You should not upgrade your kernel manually unless you want some specific driver support.

  • As of Jan 20, 2022, there is no easy way to install 5.16.1 except compiling from the source. You can get the Tarball from its official website (direct link). Compiling is easy but installing dependencies and configuring installation is hard. You'll more likely face errors.

  • Manual kernel installations do not upgrade automatically with apt upgrade. You need to manually upgrade them each time or use the script mentioned below in this answer.

Fixing the installation issue

It's because of a dependency issue, running a force install will fix it:

sudo apt -f install

Preferably, you can use aptitude for a better result:

sudo aptitude -f install

Alternative way to install kernel 5.16

Alternatively, running the below commands will also install the kernel v5.16:

cd ~/Downloads

wget -c https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.16/amd64/linux-headers-5.16.0-051600_5.16.0-051600.202201092355_all.deb
wget -c https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.16/amd64/linux-headers-5.16.0-051600-generic_5.16.0-051600.202201092355_amd64.deb
wget -c https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.16/amd64/linux-image-unsigned-5.16.0-051600-generic_5.16.0-051600.202201092355_amd64.deb
wget -c https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.16/amd64/linux-modules-5.16.0-051600-generic_5.16.0-051600.202201092355_amd64.deb


sudo dpkg -i *.deb
sudo apt -f install

Installing the latest kernel.

The title says that you want to install the latest kernel, you can use an automated script to install the latest kernel:

  1. Install the shell script which automatically checks and install the latest kernel:

    wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pimlie/ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh/master/ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh
sudo install ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh /usr/local/bin/

  2. Run the shell script:

    sudo ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh -c

  3. Install the latest stable kernel:

    sudo ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh -i

  4. Press Y to accept the installation.

  5. Reboot to boot into the latest kernel:

    sudo reboot

for the future, if you'd like to recheck and reinstall the latest stable kernel, you can simply run:

sudo ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh -i

Note: You can check the kernel you are using, using the following command:

uname -r
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I found next script, which automates kernel installations:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pimlie/ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh/master/ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh
sudo chmod a+x ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh
sudo install ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh /usr/local/bin
sudo ubuntu-mainline-kernel.sh -i

NOTICE: These are mainline kernels, which are not the default Ubuntu kernels.

Eugen Konkov
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Install mainline kernel package which is a sweet gui. Worked perfectly for me. Saved me time and effort having to do it manually. Updating to 6.3 fixed my wifi driver and tethering! Great work guys!

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install mainline
user3413723
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You can also update via the command line by running sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade or sudo apt dist-upgrade.

If you don’t want to install all pending updates, run sudo apt install linux-image-generic-hwe-22.04 to pull it in.

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Practical Way = Install Ubuntu 22.10
Ubuntu 22.10 using KERNEL = 5.19
https://cdimage.ubuntu.com/daily-live/pending/
or
INSTALL Linux Kernel 5.19 to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Kernel 5.19 more better and faster than Kernel 5.15
Download Kernel 5.19 =

wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.19/amd64/linux-headers-5.19.0-051900_5.19.0-051900.202207312230_all.deb
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.19/amd64/linux-headers-5.19.0-051900-generic_5.19.0-051900.202207312230_amd64.deb
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.19/amd64/linux-image-unsigned-5.19.0-051900-generic_5.19.0-051900.202207312230_amd64.deb
wget https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.19/amd64/linux-modules-5.19.0-051900-generic_5.19.0-051900.202207312230_amd64.deb

Source = https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v5.19/
Now, Install All =

sudo apt install ./linux-headers-5.19.0*.deb ./linux-image-unsigned-5.19.0*.deb ./linux-modules-5.19.0*.deb

Check Kernel Version =

uname -r

Output New Kernel 5.19 =
5.19.0-051900-generic
Now, Restart your Computer

REMOVE Kernel 5.15 from Ubuntu 22.04 LTS =

sudo apt purge linux-headers-5.15.0* linux-modules-5.15.0* linux-image-unsigned-5.15.0*

sudo apt autoremove
ISRAEL
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I think the answer needs to be updated on Ubuntu >= 24.04 if you use the package called boot-managed-by-snapd.

If the following command returns a package, you can upgrade the kernel using this method. If the following command returns no package, you probably need one of the other answers.

snap list pc-kernel

To update the `pc-kernel' snap, just do the following and you can update the Linux kernel. This will update the "24/stable".

snap refresh pc-kernel

You can also install a different kernel by changing the channel.

# Get all info (e.g. all available channels)
snap info pc-kernel
# Install the "stable" kernel from the (currently) next Ubuntu.
# I have secure boot enabled and couldn't switch to the "24/edge" channel. However, if secure boot is disabled, you can select "24/edge".
snap refresh pc-kernel --channel "25.04/stable"
# Return to the "stable" channel of ubuntu 24
snap refresh pc-kernel --channel "24/stable"

Finally, reboot your PC and check your kernel version.

sudo reboot
uname -r

https://packages.ubuntu.com/noble/boot-managed-by-snapd

https://snapcraft.io/pc-kernel

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