[HOW TO] Easily install a later Kernel (Needs Net Connection)

Updated as of Mar 28 2025

To install the Mainline Installer:

add the repository:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:cappelikan/ppa

Update sources and install:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install mainline

Launch Mainline from App Menu or terminal, and select the kernel you wish to test.

To use the Liquorix kernel:

Add repository

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:damentz/liquorix

Update sources and install:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install linux-image-liquorix-amd64

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