How to upgrade to linux kernel 4.6.4 on ubuntu

The Linux Kernel is the essential part of any Linux operating system. It is responsible for resource allocation, low-level hardware interfaces, security, communications, basic file system management, and more. That is why keeping the kernel kernel of our Linux distro updated (whichever you use) is essential for the system to work correctly and safely.

The last official and stable Kernel that has been released is the Linux Kernel 4.6.4. In this new version we find improvements in the drivers and network functions, the drivers and drivers are also updated to their latest versions such as crypto and usb, improvements in the AX.25 protocol, among other improvements that can be read in detail in this link.

Below we will detail how to update the Kernel kernel to the new Linux Kernel 4.6.4 with simple steps in Ubuntu and derivatives. This method works for different Linux distros like Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus, Ubuntu 15.10 wily werewolf, Ubuntu 15.04 vivid Vervet, Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn, Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr (LTS), Linux Mint 18 Sarah, Linux Mint 17.1, Linux Mint 17.2, Linux Mint 17.3 and other distros derived from Ubuntu.

Steps to upgrade to Linux Kernel 4.6.4

1 - Download the Script:

$ wget

2 - Give the permissions:

$ sudo chmod + x kernel-4.6.4

3 - Install the Script:

$./kernel-4.6.4

4 - After installation, reboot the system:

$ sudo reboot

5 - After restarting, check your Kernel version with the command:

$ uname -a

Tip: Always before performing a Kernel upgrade, it is recommended that you back up the most important data to a hard drive. Although the method is clean and simple, it is better to avoid any eventuality, a cautious man is worth two.

We also recommend reading our analysis of Ubuntu 16.04. I hope this mini-tutorial has been useful to you, see you in the next one.