Re: Query: Y2038 patch series for 3.18 Kernel

From: syrus

Date: Mon Jan 19 2026 - 20:20:02 EST


From: [Syrus] <[syrus.lssu@xxxxxxxxxxx]>

Hi Arnd, all,

Thanks for the discussion. While kernel upgrade solves Y2038 for new
projects, our legacy devices on 3.10.14 kernel face upgrade challenges
due to driver compatibility and limited resources (limited manpower,
communication barriers between different departments and companies, etc.).

Has anyone successfully backported Y2038 fixes to older kernels like
3.10.x? I'm looking for patch summaries or experiences with such
backports, or at least a summary of the commit history that addresses
this issue. Any guidance on key subsystems to focus on would be very
helpful for maintaining our legacy devices.

Best regards,
[Syrus]