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Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 13th Feb, 2015 12:30 AM

I am attaching a newer kernel for testing (Raspberry Pi 1), I want to see it is trouble free before creating the necessary git pull to have it implemented.

Please report any issues here, this is not official but I have tested it myself and there seems to be a nice improvement in boot speed and system responsiveness.

After downloading install with this command:

Terminal

sudo dpkg --install xbian-package-kernel_3.18.6+.deb

https://db.tt/gMKyP1Fv


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - IriDium - 13th Feb, 2015 02:38 AM

@f1vefour Thanks for that: I think it would be a good idea to include some backout instructions (if possible) just in case things don't go as planned.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 13th Feb, 2015 07:27 AM

Code:
sudo apt-get install xbian-package-kernel=3.17.7-ck2+-1421550584

That will install the current default kernel if you have an issue.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - CurlyMo - 13th Feb, 2015 07:55 AM

Just make a full backup first. The easiest.

If the kernel fails to boot there is no rollback Smile


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 13th Feb, 2015 09:29 AM

Sure there is, just replace /boot Wink


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - CurlyMo - 18th Feb, 2015 05:26 AM

Can we get 3.18.y for the Raspberry Pi 1 online? The latest 3.17.y is also buggy so we can better replace it instead of fixing it.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 18th Feb, 2015 05:41 AM

I did the pull request for 3.18.y on the Pi 2? I guess you mean the Pi 1 and it is a bad idea without any feedback to change out the kernel.

Not even any feedback from xbian crew!


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - CurlyMo - 18th Feb, 2015 07:01 AM

We did the same for the Raspberry Pi 2 Smile And as i said, kernel 3.17.y is buggy as well.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 20th Feb, 2015 12:45 AM

I have been tied up working, I will get it done soon as possible.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 21st Feb, 2015 04:56 AM

Pull request submitted @CurlyMo


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - Robin Kaashoek - 23rd Feb, 2015 04:50 AM

Hello,

I have a raspberry pi B+, end i try rpi-update.

Only after the reboot hi will not boot i get only the black screen of dead, every time i boot the only option isnt install xbian again only than i not have the newst firmwire.

Robin


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - CurlyMo - 23rd Feb, 2015 05:41 AM

Nice one for the FAQ.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - CurlyMo - 25th Feb, 2015 01:49 AM

Kernel 3.18.7 is now available through our official apt. Thanks @f1vefour.


RE: Kernel 3.18.6+ Test (Pi 1 only) - f1vefour - 28th Feb, 2015 06:45 AM

Closing thread.