I see some talk of this kernel vs that kernel, and I was wondering, is the kernel included with the ROMS, or is this another part of the equation I need to consider?
-J
All the ROMs come with kernels.
You can optionally install a different kernel if you want.
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If you chose to use one of the roms do you also have to select which kernal to use. How do you know differenencse between kernals and roms... just wanted to know if its neccessary to also change kernals. as well as roms.. thanks all
All of the roms have kernels built in, and which kernels are mostly referenced in the release notes. The kernels are available to users as well for a choice if you need something special like CIFS support or a different governor; the kernel builders will mention what is available in their kernel. It also gives us the opportunity to update the kernel without having to reflash the rom.
Best bet, read read read. The devs are pretty good at keeping up their OP notes. Never guess, or you'll quickly learn how NVFLASH works.
Hello
I'm new to this...
I was wondering if I can install the SpeedMod Kernel on my SGS2??
Why this Question:
When I rooted my decive with cf-root and odin I have chosen the Kernel with the same "version" my stock kernel had.
Now I'm not sure if I can install any sgs2 kernel (in this case SpeedMod) or if the "version" is important.
I think that all SGS2 Phones should have the same hardware so I sould be able to use any Kernel. Is that right?
What do I have to be aware of, when I choose a new kernel?
Thanks
Ditschi
Yes you can, don't worry about it. Versions don't care much after all.
Thanks a lot thought that. I'll flash he kernel tomorow.
But what im interested in:
When you say the version doesn't matter why are there so many versions of cf-root? Is'nt that a lot of extra work? Why not useing only one kernel?
Cheers
Ditschi
That's for people who want to stay as close as possible to stock.
The developers compile their kernel to work with any Samsung or TouchWiz based rom.
CF Root extracts the kernels from the specific rom, adds in the goodies and presents it to us for use to root the respective rom. So basically what you have is the stock kernel with root added among other things
ah ok...
That makes sense. Thanks a Lot for the help
I am new here, and I am very confuse about kernel.
I know what ROM is, and the benefit of custom ROM. But I am not sure about kernel. What is it exactly? Please give me a simple explanation.
Is the kernel included in rom when I install a custom rom?
So if I compare Android to Windows, then different Rom is different version of OS (Windows) with different "theme" right? So what about the kernel? What will it change my Windows if I install different version of kernel?
The kernel is the operating system layer that is between the hardware and the user interface.
When you install a ROM, you will install, at the minimum, a kernel and a system image. Sometimes there will also be a modem, and other additional elements.
You can also install a kernel by itself, as long as it is compatable with the system image.
To understand what a custom kernel modifies on your phone, go to the development forum, and read the OP for several of the kernel threads. Specifically, read the change log which lists the new features as they are added. That will help you understand.
Hi, I have the htc evo 3d gsm model and i just flashed the latest LeeDroid Rom. I noticed that the battery life on this isn't that great and I started reading some posts about how others flashed a kernel and a rom. I dont know what that means but how do i go about doing it and what kernel/rom is the best for me to use?
a kernel, is the linux kernel for the device, the ground, on what the graphical interface from linux is build (in this case android).
A rom, can, but not must have a custom kernel,anyway, a custom rom changes many visual and many options to make the phone more usable and adds many apps and tweaks...
Hi all,
I want to know if a rom always contains a new kernel and can you change the kernel without changing to another costum rom?
I'm sure most ROMs come with a kernel that is tweaked, at least a little. That doesn't necessarily mean it will support oc/uc. and yes you can flash a kernel, if compatible with you ROM, at your leisure.
there is no spoon.....
Almost all roms come with a kernel of some type, but I feel like I remember seeing a rom a few months ago that didn't come with any kernel, so you had to flash one right after you flashed the rom before booting up (that's what the dev said if I'm remembering right, I didn't flash the rom).
And yes, you can flash any kernel at any time as long as it is compatible with your device/rom.
Well... if the ROM doesn't contain a kernel (that's kind of common) your previous kernel is retained.
This applies specifically to stock-based ROMs