# Open Beta v8.2 | Please help testing and hardening the upcoming release

**URL:** https://dietpi.com/forum/t/open-beta-v8-2-please-help-testing-and-hardening-the-upcoming-release/6374
**Category:** General Discussion
**Created:** [26 February 2022 23:54 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/open-beta-v8-2-please-help-testing-and-hardening-the-upcoming-release/6374 "2022-02-26T23:54:05Z")
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### Author: ![amibumpin](https://dietpi.com/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/4af34b/32.png) [@amibumpin](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/amibumpin)
#### Post date: [2 March 2022 09:32 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/open-beta-v8-2-please-help-testing-and-hardening-the-upcoming-release/6374/4 "2022-03-02T09:32:33Z")

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> Yes it is basically a complete different image that would require to re-image your system if you like to take advantage of the new kernel.
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> Nevertheless you could update your DietPi installation staying on the old image.

Buff…

Is there a guide for the “staying on the old image”

I saw this thread a time ago [Odroid HC4 - #6 by frank](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/odroid-hc4/6361/6) but don’t know if it has all the steps.

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