From b1c62077243b25f0329bb79d85e76b6bd34febd2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sammyok Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:44:33 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add warning about rebooting after system update (#361) --- src/content/docs/features/kernel_manager.mdx | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/content/docs/features/kernel_manager.mdx b/src/content/docs/features/kernel_manager.mdx index 738e991b..9cc1ed69 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/features/kernel_manager.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/features/kernel_manager.mdx @@ -11,6 +11,24 @@ import ImageComponent from '~/components/image-component.astro'; Installing a Kernel from a Repository --------------------------------------- +:::warning[Important: Reboot After System Update] + +Before using Kernel Manager to switch or install kernels, make sure to reboot your system if you recently performed a system update. + +**Why?** +- Running kernel might be different from the installed one after update +- Switching kernels without rebooting can cause `mkinitramfs` failures +- System might become unbootable + +**Recommended workflow:** +1. System update +2. Reboot when prompted +3. Then use Kernel Manager to switch/install kernels + +**Tip:** Enable system snapshots (like Snapper) for quick recovery if something goes wrong. + +::: + The CachyOS Kernel Manager makes it simple to install and manage kernels from any Arch Linux repository. To install a kernel. Launch the `CachyOS Kernel Manager` application and choose the desired kernel by ticking the box `[]` from the list of all the available options, then just press `Execute` to start the kernel installation.