Any one tell me the correct way to flash a new kernel on my vibrant? I am running bionix v 2.2 stock and wanting to try the 1.4 destroyer of worlds kernel ::::new to flashing old kernel 2.6.32.9
Thanks in advanced
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Very simple, flash through CWM just like you would any other ROM.
1. Download
2. Place in Root of SD
3. Go to CWMR
4. Install zip
5. Choose zip
6. Yes
7. (Optional) Wipe All
8. Reboot
Wipe all ....do or don't? What are the benefits of wipe all?
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I personally don't wipe, but people say that it ensures a safer more proper flash. My phone's just fine and I didn't wipe when I flashed the modem and kernel.
Can I download the new kernel to my phone I don't have a laptop at the moment?
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Probably... but over 3g? it's probably gonna take HOURS.
I have wifi that's pretty fast will that work?
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I've downloaded a whole rom with poor signal in less than an hour so I don't see why a kernel would take so long.
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Wait, you're downloading a kernel...you'll be fine then.
Just move it to the root of the sd card.
Another Question when u say download to the root of sd does that mean my external sd card?
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yes........i believe
Does this method apply for flashing a modem too?
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yea it should be just like flashing a rom
Modems and kernels both flash in CwMRecovery just like a rom. Both need to be placed in the internal sd just like a ROM to flash. Although I keep a copy on my external sd and my pc for backups and recomend u do as well.
You can download them directly onto your phone but your chances of getting a bad download go up. To ensure a good download always use a pc with a known good internet connection. Good luck!=)
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Thanks everone!
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One more question what kernel do u guys recommend I have ka7 stock one now that come with bionix but I want some overclocking?
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Can I use the dragon kernel with bionix v???
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I'm led to believe that you can't flash any kernel with any ROM. Is this true, or can I flash any Vibrant kernel with any ROM?
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I'm led to believe that you can't flash any kernel with any ROM. Is this true, or can I flash any Vibrant kernel with any ROM?
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Yes its true. You can flash any rom/kernel combo of the same os such as froyo/froyo or gingerbread/gingerbread with the exception of MIUI and CM7 kernel which will only work for those roms.
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So say for example, if I were to flash the Platypus kernel while on MIUI 1.5.27, it wouldn't be a problem?
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nateskates said:
So say for example, if I were to flash the Platypus kernel while on MIUI 1.5.27, it wouldn't be a problem?
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as long as the kernel is labeled with CM7/MIUI in the title, then it's safe to flash to a CM7/Miui rom.
OK thanks.
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How would I flash a kernel in recovery? Do I rename the kernel to "update.zip" or just leave it as is and "install zip from sdcard"?
clockwork recovery?
if so then it doesn't really matter
Name will be irrelevant when you flash from recovery. As you stated, just go to Install from Zip, then Choose Zip file, then pick it out. No specific name is required. "update.zip" is only required when you are trying to initially flash CWM Recovery onto your phone. Otherwise, files for ROMs, Kernels, Modems, etc. can have whatever name as long as they are a .zip file.
And SGS Kernel Flasher, free on the market, is easier.
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CWM added photon as supported device. I flashed cwm via app and now my recovery is all blurry. I don't know what's going on with it. Any one else please post ur finds. Can still navigate using volume buttons. If yours is like that just remember the top option is reboot device. It should reboot just fine.
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Do you have a Photon or Electrify (not that that should make a difference)? Were you able to reflash the working version you had before?
Sorry I don't have any answers, but this does interest me. Might want to make/move thread to General Q&A or Devolopment as I wouldn't think this is a themeing question (plus you might not get many views in Themeing).
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I posted here cause this is themeing and app section. I just posted as fyi.
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I can confirm that flashing cwm via rom manager makes cwm blurry and skewed, but otherwise operational.
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Fix. Reflash cwm zip via rom manager.
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Well I'm getting a "Failed to boot 2" error now when I try to boot into recovery.
Reflash 5.0.2.7 in moto-fastboot mode.
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Hey has anyone had problems flashing Rom with the CWM clockworkmod. I tried to install one of joker new CM9 rom and it wont boot. So I tries to wipe everything but that didn't work either. So I flash the old ,zip file for cwm and it flash the rom for me then.
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Yes...apparently you can't flash cm9 yet on it...don't know if koush is workin on it.
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Yes...apparently you can't flash cm9 yet on it...don't know if koush is workin on it.
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Has someone send him a message about that.
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I posted to his G+ but never got any response.
I updated to the latest version of CWM on my Photon and all of a sudden my Recovery is blurry running version 5.0.2.7. Has anyone else had these problems? Or found a solution?
I posted same in app and theme section
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I see three options for Photon which did you pick do we don't pick same one or can try other two to see which works also are you unlocked stock cm7 sorry for the 20 questions just want to be sure
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bump.
Do I need to go all the way back to stock and re-root/unlock?
I just flashed cwm zip via ROM manager and it fixed issue
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Same here blurry recovery after using ROM manager emailed Dev hopefully gets sorted out thats probably what description meant by generic support meaning in other words not fully working yet lol
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I used cmd and flashed .img file from scratch; everything works again. I'm sure a update is probably on the way until then I'll wait. I think jokerax11 is updating cm9 today hopefully to beta keeping.
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I just flashed cwm zip via ROM manager and it fixed issue
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How do you flash it through rom manager? I'm trying to help my brother out in another state so I can't do it for him. I did mine through fastboot so I haven't messed with rom manager yet.
just have him search xda for cwm 5.0.2.7 its a zip file so he can flash from the app.
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Actually ...ummmm. That didn't work once I tried it.
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i went all the way back to stock to be safe. but now all is well i just wont update it
Yeah...just had to reflash the CWM using the fastboot cmd method...I'd really like to try the CWM Touch Recovery once availble..that'd be SIIICK..
yea i wanna know if this can work...obviosly with full wipe on cwm before hand or is there something that i may have to do also.
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Yep. Just full wipe before.
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It depends on the process you use and what CM9 based ROM you choose. If you format /system, and you use a non-Aroma .zip, you need to flash twice in a row. More help and info can be found in the thread of the ROM you choose.
ok im using this method and files from this vid
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=wQvrEH74dgI&v=wQvrEH74dgI&gl=US
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I would like to go back to gingerbread from ota ics howcan i do this i have twrp installed and can flash if possible
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Here you go. This is how to return to stock gingerbread. I did did it myself a few days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
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I dont have a computer....i need a flashable one through recovery
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Saurom is your only flashable GB build in this section..
Check the super thread at the top of the general section, and scroll down to the roms.
Read "carefully"....before flashing...
Saurom is a loaded version of 2.3.6 with many extras ....I like it ...g
Hmmm. Do you happen to have a backup of your stock ROM (gingerbread). From before you flashed a custom ROM? If so then all you need is the stock kernel and modem. I have a flash able zip for the stock recovery I can give you, but no longer have the kernel and modem on hand.
http://db.tt/kJGwFq85
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I dont i bought it with ics already on it
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Well, your only other option is trying Saurom. Its about the only GB ROM you can flash. Otherwise you'll need to find a computer you can use to use Odin and follow the steps in the link I posted above.
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