Linux Mint may freeze during large data transfers due to resource overload or insufficient system capacity.
Linux Mint may freeze during large data transfers due to resource overload or insufficient system capacity.
Launch the Update Manager. Choose View > Linux Kernels and proceed to Continue. Verify 5.15 is highlighted on the left side and click the topmost choice on the right. A "Install" button will become visible. Install the kernel and restart to activate it.
Use journalctl to retrieve critical and warning logs from the last boot.
6.8 is the sole entry in the kernel manager for the newest Mint release, which shouldn’t be a concern. Are there any other devices connected? Is everything functioning normally on external USB drives? Does the whole system freeze or just the file manager behave strangely? I’ve experienced problems where a disconnected device causes major issues until it’s properly unplugged. When you mention force shutting down, do you mean pressing the power button while holding it, or something else? On Linux, this is typically unnecessary.
I’ll revert to Windows until I fix a fresh ISO for Linux, and I’m hoping all the OS functions work properly.
I was considering phones as USB sticks. You mentioned the update? Anyway, for future reference, pressing the power button should be a final option (this might cause data loss). For Linux, RSEIUB usually functions well. (just another note, they have other methods)