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Zswap performs a lot better than the combination of ZRAM and 'swap on disk' in parallel.
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## Switch kernels
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## Switch or downgrade kernels
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This is typically handled by [_armbian-config_](User-Guide_Armbian-Config/System.md#alternative-kernels).
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```bash
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armbian-config --cmd KER001
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In rare cases, it can be necessary to downgrade a kernel package, e.g. to fall back to a previous version.
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!!! danger
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Version dependencies between packages can create serious conflicts when attempting a package downgrade. If you force anything here, you can easily destroy your system beyond the point of repair. Don't use that command lightly and better ask twice.
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```sh
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apt install linux-image-current-rockchip64=25.5
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## Build a wireless driver
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If everything was successful, plug the USB wireless adaptor in and proceed with the [network configuration](User-Guide_Networking.md).
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## Downgrade a kernel package with APT
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Sometimes, it can be necessary to downgrade a package version, e.g. to fall back to a previous kernel version.
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```sh
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apt install linux-image-sun8i=5.13
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This example is for the H3 legacy kernel. Check [this page](https://www.armbian.com/kernel/) for others.
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!!! danger
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Please note that this situation or task is very uncommon. Version dependencies between packages can create serious conflicts when attempting a downgrade. If you force anything here, you can easily destroy your system beyond the point of repair.
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## Toggle boot output
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[Boot parameters](http://redsymbol.net/linux-kernel-boot-parameters/) are edited or changed directly in `/boot/boot.cmd` (**not recommended**) or via variables in `/boot/armbianEnv.txt`:

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