# How do I load a new kernel?

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**Category:** Jetson Orin NX\
**Created:** [August 25, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/how-do-i-load-a-new-kernel/264298 "2023-08-25T06:15:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 25, 2023, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/how-do-i-load-a-new-kernel/264298/1 "2023-08-25T06:15:21Z")

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Hello! I’m new to rebuilding kernels. I just followed the help given [here](https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/jetson-kernel-flags-for-cilium/262928/4), and was directed here to finish up. I was told to mention:

- I’ve changed the `Image`, modifying a handful of features with `=y`
- L4T release Orin NX `# R35 (release), REVISION: 4.1, GCID: 33958178, BOARD: t186ref, EABI: aarch64, DATE: Tue Aug 1 19:57:35 UTC 2023`
- I want to keep the original kernel as a backup, and want to create an alternate boot entry for testing the new kernel.
- I don’t want to flash the entire system to add the new kernel or modules.

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