This installation guide describes how to install Linux Kernel 6.15 on Ubuntu Linux. This works with the latest version of Ubuntu Linux and most Ubuntu-based distributions including Kubuntu and Mint. The included kernel files have been compiled using the generic Ubuntu configuration. A low latency version is also available in the directory of the linked files.
Which version do you need? The same as the current installed OS
In the terminal run:
uname -a
Quick selection guide:
- AMD64 Most current computers
- ARM64: ARMv8 CPUs
- ARMHF
The files can be found at:
https://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v6.15/
- Download the general header package
linux-headers-6.15.0-061500_6.15.0-061500.202505260036_all.deb
- And the appropriate headers package for your system
- and the kernel image
- And the kernel modules
Install the files in the same order as downloaded above
In the terminal run:
sudo update-grub
Reboot and select the kernel from the bootloader menu