Is there an easy way to see what kernel I have?
I think I installed "[KERNEL] JAC XMOD OC/UV w/Voodoo and w/Colorfix [CFQ] CWM/Stock/ODIN V1.1 10/02/10" via Odin. [I do have clockwork as well]
When I got to About Phone there is no easy way to see if it actually worked?
Should i flash the STOCK JK6 Kernel from ROM MANAGER?
I've heard a jk6 makes your battery last more...
I'm also wondering what a kernel actually is, and what it does?
can someone guide me? i'm new to this whole KERNEL thing.
Also i do have voodoo installed.
The kernal is the modem for your phone. It basically comes down to which one you like best. I am running Nero V3 with the the JL4 and the battery life has been good. Some say the best for battery life is JK6 though, although the signal strength will propbably be a little lower than the newer ones. You can flash these through clockwork, just download it and flash it just like you did the rom. I ran both JL1 and JK6 with Axura and both worked well for me.
ALSO, I KNOW YOU HAVE TO DISABLE VOODOO TO FLASH A ROM SO TO BE SAFE I WOULD DO THAT BEFORE FLASHING THE MODEM TOO. I don't use voodoo, so can't say for sure if you would have to disable just to flash te kernal, but it would be a good idea to disable just in case.
holiday5804 said:
The kernal is the modem for your phone. It basically comes down to which one you like best. I am running Nero V3 with the the JL4 and the battery life has been good. Some say the best for battery life is JK6 though, although the signal strength will propbably be a little lower than the newer ones. You can flash these through clockwork, just download it and flash it just like you did the rom. I ran both JL1 and JK6 with Axura and both worked well for me.
ALSO, I KNOW YOU HAVE TO DISABLE VOODOO TO FLASH A ROM SO TO BE SAFE I WOULD DO THAT BEFORE FLASHING THE MODEM TOO. I don't use voodoo, so can't say for sure if you would have to disable just to flash te kernal, but it would be a good idea to disable just in case.
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okay thats all i needed to know, thanks!
so i flashed from stock 2.1 to nero v3, than to axura, than a supercurio kernel, and now i've settled for nero v4.1 lol, I'm getting some problems with my data connection, and was just wondering, when I finally flashed, did it also flash my and change my kernel and modem to whatever the dev intended to work well with his rom?
do i have te run a custom rom to install themes?
i have ota ka6 froyo, with voodoo/rooted kernel
pretty much ..yes.. I think a deodex'd version of stock 2.2 allows you to theme. There is a deodex'd version of KA6 in the DEV section if you don't want custom.
do i have to flash a whole rom, or just the kernel?
the whole rom .....disable voodoo first and let it convert & reboot completely
so if i wanna run bionix-v i can just flash without disabling voodoo, since its already voodoo enabled? also would my flashed kernel cause any problems? or will the rom flash ka7 kernel?
It will flash the ka7 voodoo kernel
Sent from Bionix V powered Vibrant
After I rooted my phone, I simply installed Bionix 1.3 on it and that was it.
Do I NEED to install a kernel? What does that do exactly?
Everything has been running fine on my T-Mo Vibrant with the Bionix, but would the kernel help in any way?
Thanks.
Read the ROM OP. A kernel is usually prepackaged. Understand your ROM first, then start working with different kernels. Go to the Bible stickied in the forum and you'll see links to all the kernels.
Kernels come with all custom roms. With Bionix roms, they all come with a stock + Voodoo kernel. Its is a stock kernel that has the Voodoo lagfix built in and comes preactivated. Custom kernels have more tweaks and features than the stock voodoo kernels, like Voodoo sound, Overclocking and Undervolting abilities, and more. I advise you research the advantages and disadvantages of installing custom kernels. Until you have done your research about them, i suggest you stay on the stock+Voodoo kernel for now. Once you think you're ready for a custom kernel, please choose one that is up-to-date and was built to work on Froyo roms, like Bali, Bali-X, Bullet, and Immortality.
Okay, so my question then is, with the Bionix them, if I wanted to install Bali 1.8v
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043947
Would I just do that via Clockwork Mod, then reinstall the Bionix ROM?
Or would that be too messy and possibly screw something up?
Thanks Mr. Apocalypse
You can flash kernels through CWR or SGS Kernel Flasher (in the market). Thing is, the I agree with Mr Apocalypse, you need to be reading and checking out things or your next post will be, "I bricked my phone, how to I fix it?"
This is directly from the OP of the Bionix ROM thread.
Optional Kernels:
NOTE:
Team Whiskey is not liable and takes absolutely no responsibility for any damages. Overclocking your phone adds additional stress to your hardware, so please understand the risks involved before you decide to overclock. Not all devices overclock the same, so please test the different clock speeds and see which one works best for you. Many times, certain devices will not accept an overclock at all. If you fall into this category, you will have to flash back to a stock kernel.
(all of these kernels have been compiled from official Vibrant 2.2 source code. They are include voodoo sound, voodoo color, and bln support. Bionix-v 1.3.1 already included the necessary apps for these features. Test these optional kernels and see which one works best for you!)
OverStock v1.3 by cmenard
DoW14 v1.1.1 by Morfic
Dragon v5.0 TEST1 by Ttabbal
Categorically Worthless by s0niqu3
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koooba said:
Okay, so my question then is, with the Bionix them, if I wanted to install Bali 1.8v
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043947
Would I just do that via Clockwork Mod, then reinstall the Bionix ROM?
Or would that be too messy and possibly screw something up?
Thanks Mr. Apocalypse
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After you flash Bionix, then flash Bali. You can do that in ClockWorkMod Recovery or SGS Kernel Flasher, i prefer to use CWM Recovery because sometimes the app doesnt install some special files that are needed for things like BLN to work. But either way is ok, just dont reflash the rom afterward or you'll be back on the stock+Voodoo kernel
Bali is a great choice, drhonk builds those rock solid.