How to update linux-image (kernel) on ubuntu

Question

I have following Installed package on my ubuntu: linux-image-5.3.0-1023-aws_5.3.0-1023.25~18.04.1

I want to upgrage it to package : linux-image-5.3.0-1033-aws_5.3.0-1033.35

What is easiest way to do this ! I need to update on many machines.

I am even fine to upgrade to latest kernel. when I am trying sudo apt-get dist-upgrade ; nothing changes; $uname -r still returns same version.

Does this answer your question? Why does apt-get not require restarts, where the update manager does? — Martin Thornton, Jan 12 '21 at 09:18

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 11 '21 at 16:13

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$ uname -r # shows which kernel there is right now.
$ sudo apt update 
$ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
$ sudo reboot # is important; otherwise till then uname -r still keep showing old kernel.
$ uname -r

answered Jan 11 '21 at 16:13

Deepak Singhal

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How to update linux-image (kernel) on ubuntu

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