# \[Workaround\] Random freezes with the Linux Kernel update

**URL:** <https://rebornos.discourse.group/t/workaround-random-freezes-with-the-linux-kernel-update/1197>\
**Category:** Announcements\
**Tags:** bug, update, kernel\
**Created:** [January 20, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://rebornos.discourse.group/t/workaround-random-freezes-with-the-linux-kernel-update/1197 "2024-01-20T19:18:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![shivanandvp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/rebornos.discourse.group/shivanandvp/32/10_2.png) [@shivanandvp](https://rebornos.discourse.group/u/shivanandvp)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://rebornos.discourse.group/t/workaround-random-freezes-with-the-linux-kernel-update/1197/1 "2024-01-20T19:18:12Z")

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Dear users,

There are reports on Reddit (and I experienced this issue personally too) that for some users, the _Linux 6.7_ kernel update may result in seemingly random freezes. If you have that problem too, and if you don’t see a rogue process on `top` taking up excessive resources, you can switch to the _LTS_ kernel temporarily to see if that solves your problem. If you choose to do that, you may follow the instructions below:

1. When you reach the graphical login screen after booting your computer, you should be able to switch to a tty with `Ctrl Alt F3`

2. Upgrade and install the `linux-lts` kernel with

```sh
sudo pacman -Syu linux-lts linux-lts-headers

```

1. Assuming you have the Grub bootloader, regenerate grub menu entries with

```auto
sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

```

1. Reboot your computer

```auto
reboot

```

1. On the Grub menu that follows, you can choose _Advanced Options_ and select the first `linux-lts` menu entry to boot with the LTS kernel.

If you need help, please post on the Forum or on Discord.

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**Author:** ![shivanandvp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/rebornos.discourse.group/shivanandvp/32/10_2.png) [@shivanandvp](https://rebornos.discourse.group/u/shivanandvp)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://rebornos.discourse.group/t/workaround-random-freezes-with-the-linux-kernel-update/1197/2 "2024-01-20T19:18:25Z")

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**Author:** ![shivanandvp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/rebornos.discourse.group/shivanandvp/32/10_2.png) [@shivanandvp](https://rebornos.discourse.group/u/shivanandvp)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://rebornos.discourse.group/t/workaround-random-freezes-with-the-linux-kernel-update/1197/3 "2024-01-20T19:18:38Z")

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