Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu

This article is for those looking for a detailed and straightforward guide on installing firmware for kernel drivers on Ubuntu.

Visit the linux-firmware directory, then locate and copy the URL of the latest .deb file for the “linux-firmware” package.

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 1

Create a new directory for the “linux-firmware” package using the command:

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mkdir /tmp/linux-firmware

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 2

Go to the new directory using the command:

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cd /tmp/linux-firmware

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 3

Download the new version of the “linux-headers” package with the “.deb” extension using the command:

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wget https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/main/l/linux-firmware/linux-firmware_1.183_all.deb

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 4

Now you need to install the downloaded package using the command:

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sudo dpkg -i *.deb

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 5

Specify the password for the account and press “Enter”.

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 6

We reboot the operating system using the command:

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sudo reboot

Install Firmware for Kernel Drivers on Ubuntu - Step 7

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