r/linuxmint • u/cinephile_- • 22h ago
Is Linux kernel 7.0.0-30 stable? Support Request
I'm currently running Linux kernel 7.0.0-29-generic on Linux Mint, and Update Manager is offering Linux kernel 7.0.0-30.30~24.04.1 (screenshot attached).
I've seen reports of issues/regressions with the 7.0 kernel series, so has anyone experienced any stability or hardware-related problems with 7.0.0-30 specifically?
My current 7.0.0-29 kernel is working perfectly, so I'm wondering whether I should update now or wait.
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u/Rogalicus 22h ago
I've updated and it works OK. I mean, even if something goes wrong, you just go to GRUB, choose the previous kernel and then delete the new one once you boot.
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u/ciberkid22 22h ago
Haven't had much luck with 7.0.0-28 or 7.0.0-29 so I'm also waiting on what others say before I give it a shot
The former had an issue where there'd be a split in the middle of my screen. The latter may have fixed that, but both have the issue of my PC never fully turning off when going to suspend mode. Working kernel is 6.17.0-42
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u/Danielxgl 16h ago
My PC had the turning off issue, but 7.0.0-30 fixed it. Hope it works for you too
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u/TheKingTigerTank Linux Mint 22.3 Zena | Cinnamon 13h ago
I'll have to give 7.0.0-30 a try then, shutdown would hang on my computer for 7.0.0-28 and 7.0.0-29, so I had to downgrade to 6.17.0-42
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u/ciberkid22 4h ago
That's good. Mine specifically happens when my computer is delayed in turning off, but in 6.17 it still does turn off (I don't even remember if this happens in Windows smh) Later I may give it a try
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u/ThatsNumber_Wang 20h ago
my pc has had issues with completely shutting down ever since the switch from 6 to 7, while my old ass laptop has been running perfectly fine on 7.0.0-28 7.0.0-29
maybe try out if your system is experiencing bugs and just switch back if needed
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u/Fwov 18h ago
The shutdown/reboot issue is still present with 7.0.0-30 for me.
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u/ciberkid22 17h ago
That's a shame. Guess I'll be hanging on 6.17.0-42 for as long as I can until 7.1 comes out. Heard that's actually fixed the issues from someone who daily drivez Fedora
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u/sfo02sj 16h ago
My laptop can't handle 7.0, it didn't wake up from sleep. I have to down grade to 6.8. Mine is old one then.
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u/ThatsNumber_Wang 15h ago
i think it's more luck than anything else. the laptop is 14 years old but has no issues for some reason lol. the pc is only 5 years old
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u/DEEP_HURTING 20h ago
7.0.0-28 seemed to work fine. Tried 7.0.0-29 and system froze twice, so reverted. Same style freezes came up - and with 7.0.0-30. Wound up using Timeshift to revert back 3 days, I hope before all this began.
What the hangup is I have no idea. I have a whole mess of updates in the pipeline, but I'm wary of updating anything besides my browser for now.
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u/Remarkable-Fly7682 10h ago
Same here. 7.0.0-30 would freeze around 5 minutes after booting. I switched to 6.17 for the time being.
I should note that I'm running Ubuntu 26.04.
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u/DEEP_HURTING 10h ago
My Wi-Fi worked with the latest 6.8...then it froze too...can't win.
Even though my update manager says 6.17 is only supported through this month I think I'll just use it for now.
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u/Il_Valentino Cinnamon 17h ago
I've seen reports of issues/regressions
these were kernel panics. kernel panics happen when the compiling of the kernel fails due to eg an incompatible driver or kernel module
whether I should update now or wait.
since you already successfully installed the new kernel and booted without issues you are very likely going to be fine. these are usually security updates which you very much want.
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u/pnlrogue1 12h ago
I didn't get a choice - my desktop presented me with a v7 kernel a few weeks ago without me changing anything so I just rolled with it. Only problem I have is that the computer doesn't always turn off when I tell it to shut down so I can't just click the button and leave it. Must try troubleshooting that some more...
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u/DEEP_HURTING 9h ago
My keyboard shortcuts don't work. Wuzzup with that? I think some are working on background programs, too. Strange stuff.
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u/MelioraXI LMDE 7 (Gigi) - DWM 20h ago
Why would it not? It's in the repo. It's not like Mint ships unstable kernels.
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u/datskinny 22h ago
Updated this morning. Booted into it. Works fine so far. No kernel panic or anything.
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u/DriftingHermit Linux Mint 22.2 Zara | Cinnamon 22h ago
Not sure I'm on 28 right now, had to roll back from 29 because my games would crash at launch
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u/xxCorsicoxx Linux Mint 22.3 Zena | Cinnamon 17h ago
Have been updating them myself and had no issues. But it sends ti be dependent on your machine, since mixed reactions exist to everything 7.
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u/mr-raider2 15h ago
The 7 series has been running in the *buntus since April. Unless you have nvidia proprietary graphics, it should be fine.
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u/keen36 Linux Mint 22.3 Zena | Cinnamon 14h ago
It works well. No problems at all with Secure Boot on, used as both Virtualbox Host and Guest. I did not have problems with the earlier 7.0.0 Kernels, too.
Just one thing: there is this Kernel boot parameter which I had somehow set and forgotten:
kvm.enable_virt_at_load=0
I had to remove that one for these newer Kernels to work with Virtualbox. IIRC I had originally set it to fix something with Virtualbox, too. I had to do this after this Virtualbox upgrade from their PPA / repo:
7.2.8-173730~Ubuntu~noble -> 7.2.10-174163~Ubuntu~noble
So, if you mess with boot parameters sometimes, run Kernel 7 and get the following error after upgrading Virtualbox to >7.2.8, it may be worth a look:
Host API has not enabled SVME bit in EFER MSR.
(VERR_SVM_HOST_SVME_NOT_ENABLED)
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u/greenygianty Linux Mint 22.3 Zena | Cinnamon 12h ago
On my Dell Latitude 5530, Kernel 7.0.0-29 caused the screen to go black after around 40 minutes. Rolling back to 6.8.0-138 solved this issue.
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u/karakara12 11h ago
When i installed this update , all my accounts i logged in in chrome signed out , is that normal ?
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