As the new OC'd Voodoo kernels have come out (from JT and Dirrk), I wanted some clarification as to how exactly one would go about installing an OC'd Voodoo kernel from 0.2 Voodoo stock.
I've been hearing that you have to "remove" Voodoo first, "disable" Voodoo first, or even just install the new OC Voodoo kernel on top of your 0.2 Voodoo stock. It seems a little convoluted and ambiguous to me, and I was wondering if someone could kindly clear this up as simply as possible.
You can install right over top
If you are running a VOODOO kernel, version 0.2+ and just want to flash another voodoo OC kernel, you can flash it right over...whether it is jt's over dirrks or vice versa....
Now, if you want to flash another REGULAR kernel and you have voodoo, then you MUST run disable_lagfix FIRST...otherwise, you will end up with lots of trouble...
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I tried searching to get s concrete answer but I didn't have any luck. I currently have voodoo but its disabled. Its it safe to use ron manager to flash an alternate rom, also is it safe to do the latest fascinate update? Thanks.
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Yes, both should be safe but you should do a Nandroid before you do anything, just in case (which is possible since Voodoo is disabled).
OK, I think I understand how Voodoo reacts with ROMs but I really wish someone would make a really descriptive post. Here is my question:
I know I can't make a nandroid backup when using Voodoo but is there any other limitations? Can I flash a new ROM? Can I use my phone like normal? Can I flash a new kernal?
Flashing ROMs should not be affected by Voodoo. Flashing kernels also should not be a problem so long as the kernel supports Voodoo!
If you flash a non-Voodoo kernel without disabling Voodoo very bad things will happen.
Hi,
I'm planning to install voodoo lag fix 5.x on my Vibrant so I went to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480 to download the odin version but when I open that thread I was confused ! I didn't know which one to choose because there are a lot of builds !
Can anybody tell me which one is the perfect fit to Stock ROM 2.1 ?!
Thanks in advance ..
Well the "insert whatever here" + voodoo is the modem that goes with that install. JL5 is the most current leaked modem, which is the one I would go for. Also, i would go with the update.zip voodoo because it's better to flash with a .zip than with a .tar.
Also, remember that if you DO NOT disable voodoo before flashing a DIFFERENT rom, you will most likely soft brick. But I would go with JL5 + voodoo.zip
Im pretty.sure those kernels are for 2.2 roms. I wouldn't use those since.your running stock 2.2.
Powered by Axura with a dash of Voodoo
I was thinking of flashing OverStock 1.5 over stock 2.2/KB1 and I backed up the existing kernel with SGS Kernel Flasher. The OverStock thread says you have to flash from RED recovery indicating you already have to have Voodoo kernel.
Is it not possible to go directly from stock 2.2 w/KB1 to OverStock or would I need to flash a Stock+Voodoo kernel first THEN flash OverStock?
No, Overstock needs to be installed with voodoo already in place from what I understand. Flash one of supercurio's stock w/voodoo kernels, I would recommend the KB1, and then flash the Overstock kernel from voodoo recovery. Supercurio's kernels can be found here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480&highlight=supercurio I hope this helps, and just a further tip, read the full OP and that will help you with some of your questions.
Cheers and good luck!
I do typically read the OPs however some of them are extremely long and have even tried searching for specific keywords however that doesn't always work and even then you can get some conflicting info. I had already downloaded supercurios KB1 kernel but just didn't know if I needed to flash it first. That was really the question I guess.
Soo Im running SC 2.9.2 with Sense Theme and I try to flash Jt's new EC kernel but it never changes. Im still on kernel 2.6.32.9 and its pissing me off! I first boot into red recovery and disable lagfix through voodoo, then reboot. Then boot back into recovery and flash the kernel of choice, then go renable lagfix in voodoo and reboot! The lady talks and everything BOTH times.. but once my phone is completely rebooted its exactly the same! What am I doing wrong? at first I didnt think that lagfix was a huge part of it but after reading posts and talking to friends it made it seeem like it was.... so IDK HELP!!!
Thanks in advance
The 2.6.32.9 kernel is the right one. The only thing that should change from kernel to kernel is the date and the email address/username right after the kernel version.
On JT's kernel you should see Something like Mar 27 in the date area. I don't know what the email address says since I'm no longer on it though.
Edit: Also note, you don't have to disable voodoo lagfix if you're already using a voodoo kernel and you're flashing another voodoo kernel
Voodoo --> Voodoo (Don't need to disable lagfix)
Voodoo --> NonVoodoo (DO need to disable lagfix)
NonVoodoo --> NonVoodoo (Lagfix should always be disabled, shouldn't even have the option to turn it on really)
NonVoodoo --> Voodoo (Lagfix should be disabled by default when flashing a voodoo kernel)
Thanks for the help. but to be exact, where does this date show up so I know if it worked?? My system looks exactly the same as before when I look under "About Phone".... so im just skeptical that it flashed cuz my batt hasnt gotten better and it doesnt seem much faster. should i wipe batt stats? will that make a difference?
Thanks!
go into terminal (or download one from market)
type:
su
{Press enter}
cat /proc/version
{press Enter}
You will see:
Linux Version 2.6.32.9 (kernel author@virtualbox) (gcc version 4.4.1 (yada yada yada) COMPILE DATE
If that compile date is the date the the author released the kernel you are running it.
it says version not found!? and it doesn't say anything in terms of a kernel number or anything!
HELP!!!!
Thanks!
i get the same thing..... on a side note i thought superclean 2.9.2 came with ec10 kernel
@tumness420 i had the same problem when you do the su in terminal than you do cat /proc/version make sure you have a space between cat and / i tried it and it works
running "uname -a" can give you the build date/time as well.
Great! Thanks for the help! @mrtonee
Now the only question is, if the kernel didnt flash through CWM recovery how else am i to do it? considering I have a mac instead of PC.
or are there any other trick tips or shortcuts into flashing kernels?
cus it says installation complete when I run it, but I swear the kernel didnt flash
Does having a theme have anything to possibly do with why kernels dont flash properly?
Thanks in advance!
tumness420 said:
Soo Im running SC 2.9.2 with Sense Theme and I try to flash Jt's new EC kernel but it never changes. Im still on kernel 2.6.32.9 and its pissing me off! I first boot into red recovery and disable lagfix through voodoo, then reboot. Then boot back into recovery and flash the kernel of choice, then go renable lagfix in voodoo and reboot! The lady talks and everything BOTH times.. but once my phone is completely rebooted its exactly the same! What am I doing wrong? at first I didnt think that lagfix was a huge part of it but after reading posts and talking to friends it made it seeem like it was.... so IDK HELP!!!
Thanks in advance
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Just so you know...the kernel doesn't bring any visual changes. Its changes are "under the hood" so you can't see them. Like was stated if you are going from one voodoo kernel to another, you don't need to disable lagfix. Also, the easiest way to tell if you are running a voodoo kernel is to download Quadrant Standard and run the full benchmark. A voodoo phone scores 1400+ whereas a nonvoodoo phone scores around 900.
hey what steps do i need to take i want to go from non voodoo to voodoo?? do i enable lagfix first than reboot than flash voodoo rom??
Simply flash a voodoo kernel. That is it.
You need to flash the kernel first and then enable lagfix & system conversion. You'll know you did it right if it sits on the samsung logo for a while and you hear a female robot voice.
i did the lagfix first than i flash the voodoo kernal and still got the rebot voice system is running great thanks all the help