Arch Linux - Switch to LTS Kernel¶

Check you current kernel type:

uname -r

If it displays X.XX.X-arch1-X (or similar) this guide is for you

Install the Actual LTS Kernel¶

pacman -S linux-lts

Uninstall the Original Kernel¶

pacman -Rc linux

Do not confirm the un-installation yet, take note of the things uninstalled things (along with the kernel), and find the LTS/generic alternative.

When you found them, process, and install those alternatives

Rebuild Grub to Make it Use This New Kernel (if You Use Grub)¶

grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

Reboot¶

reboot now

Check You New Kernel Type:¶

uname -r

If it displays X.XX.X-lts (or similar) you successfully moved to the LTS kernel