{"id":2428,"date":"2025-04-06T01:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T01:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/step-by-step-guide-installing-linux-kernel-6-14-on-ubuntu-24-10\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T01:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T01:00:53","slug":"step-by-step-guide-installing-linux-kernel-6-14-on-ubuntu-24-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/step-by-step-guide-installing-linux-kernel-6-14-on-ubuntu-24-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Linux Kernel 6.14 on Ubuntu 24.10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Linux 6.14 is now available as the latest stable kernel, and Ubuntu users can install it through the official Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive. This guide will walk you through both GUI and CLI methods for installation.<\/p>\n

Released on March 24th, 2025, Linux kernel 6.14 includes several new features such as Btrfs RAID1 read balancing support, an ntsync subsystem enhancing game emulation with Wine, uncached buffered I\/O support, and an accelerator driver for AMD Ryzen AI NPUs. It also introduces energy counter support for AMD CPUs, power supply extensions for better driver integration, support for T-Head vector extensions for RISC-V, and power management enhancements for Raspberry Pi devices.<\/p>\n

While Linux 6.14 will be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release, set for April 17, 2025, users of Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) can install it now to take advantage of these new features or enhanced hardware support.<\/p>\n

Installation Methods<\/h3>\n

Method 1: Using the Mainline Kernels Tool (GUI)<\/h4>\n

The simplest way to install Linux kernel 6.14 is through a graphical application called Mainline Kernels, which can be added via a PPA. Run the following commands in the Terminal:<\/p>\n

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan\/ppasudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgradesudo apt install -y mainline<\/code><\/pre>\n
After installation, open the Mainline Kernels tool from your applications menu. It will check for available kernels from Canonical\u2019s archive. Click on \u201cLinux kernel 6.14\u201d and then hit the \u201cInstall\u201d button. Once installed, reboot your computer.<\/p>\n
This method allows you to receive notifications for future kernel updates directly through the tool.<\/p>\n
Method 2: CLI Installation<\/h4>\n
This method is intended for experienced users who prefer command-line operations or when the GUI tool is not functioning correctly. You will need to manually download the appropriate kernel packages for your architecture (options include amd64, AArch64, ARMhf, ppc64el, and s390x) from the official Ubuntu Mainline Kernel PPA archive<\/a>.<\/p>\n
For instance, to download for a 64-bit (amd64) system, retrieve the following packages:<\/p>\n