I have researched this and am getting more confused by the minute. I have installed Bionix Final stock and I am considering going back to ji6. I have read that I must flash the ji6 kernel even though I dont believe that bionix changed the kernel. When and how must this be done? After flashing to ji6? I would most appreciate it if someone could tell me the steps taken to flash just the kernel or if that is even necessary and also if I can just flash through Clockwork to go back to stock ji7 when Froyo is sent OTA. Would it be safer or easier to just use Odin? Any and all replies are most appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733792
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733792
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thanks for the reply but I read this thread and still am confused. Sorry I am not as informed or astute as you are. Let me mention I am a complete nubie and am looking for simple steps or instructions or answers. I am continuing to search the threads for more information. Its becoming evident to me that I should never have flashed Bionix Final as it appears that there is not a lot of support or help for nubies who have questions and do not understand some of the procedures or terms.
Bionix fusion is based on ji6. It does not actually use the ji6 kernel. It is using a modified jfd kernel so I would not recommend flashing ji6 kernel over the top of it. If you would like to go back to the stock ji6 I recomend odin back to it. But if you wanted you could use jacs kernel or kings kernel if your not happy. Fusion also came in three flavors stock, jacs, kings.
Friends don't let friends flash drunk...
Thanks so much for the helpful reply. Does Bionix final have the same kernel as the fusion does? I am on Bionix Final. I will use Odin to flash back to ji6. Would I use just the tar and pit or do I have to repartition as well? It seems the swype keyboard I am so fond of will not go into landscape mode nor will any of the other keyboards. I have checked the settings and can find nothing that would affect this situation. That is one of the reasons I am contemplating going back to ji6. thanks again for the help and kindness. any info on my other questions is greatly appreciated.
All the bionix roms are using the modified jfd kernel. Im using bionix final r1 and im not having any problems with swipe. I find it to be the best touchwiz rom out there. If you do want to go back to stock use the 512 pit amd the ji6 tar and you don't have to check the repartition box. But if your like me and flash lots of roms I would check the box to get all the ghosts out of the closets (fix force closer issues).
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Thanks again. I will put your information to good use. I may stay on bionix final for a while longer. I am overjoyed that I now have the correct procedures to flash back when the time comes. Many thanks and Blessings.
I've been following the progress on Kaoscinate's cm7 gingerbread post. I was wondering if anyone would be helpful enough to post a step by step direction to get it on a fascinate. My phone is rooted, running a custom rom and kernel, however I am not running a vodoo build (have never done so before and it is my understanding that this is a requirement for Kaoscinates CM7 gingerbread to work).
For the purpose of making this useful for other users on the forums. If someone could include the steps (or links) to a compatible vodoo kernel in addition to the steps (or links) to a compatible radio as well that would be appreciated. After that a step by step direction to get the Kaoscinates cm7 on there. Alternatively if someone just wants to post a quick guide on how to go to this from stock that is fine as I can easily take my phone back to stock and work from there.
The main reasons behind my request is my relative inexperience with vodoo kernels. I apologize if there is already a rightup for this. I attempted a quick search but wasnt able to find anything and the Kaoscinate post is 250 some pages long now so its relatively difficult to find useful information without spending too much time. If anyone needs anymore information from me to assist feel free to im me or post here.
Flash the voodoo version of CWM via Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046905
Boot to cwm, flash a CM7 kernel like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045831
Flash the CM7 ROM. That parts the same as any other ROM (wipe wipe wipe, choose zip, etc). Boot, and you should hear the lady's voice telling you it's in the process of converting to voodoo. Wait it out, then you're in CM7.
Should work okay on the radio you already have.
avend012 said:
I've been following the progress on Kaoscinate's cm7 gingerbread post. I was wondering if anyone would be helpful enough to post a step by step direction to get it on a fascinate. My phone is rooted, running a custom rom and kernel, however I am not running a vodoo build (have never done so before and it is my understanding that this is a requirement for Kaoscinates CM7 gingerbread to work).
For the purpose of making this useful for other users on the forums. If someone could include the steps (or links) to a compatible vodoo kernel in addition to the steps (or links) to a compatible radio as well that would be appreciated. After that a step by step direction to get the Kaoscinates cm7 on there. Alternatively if someone just wants to post a quick guide on how to go to this from stock that is fine as I can easily take my phone back to stock and work from there.
The main reasons behind my request is my relative inexperience with vodoo kernels. I apologize if there is already a rightup for this. I attempted a quick search but wasnt able to find anything and the Kaoscinate post is 250 some pages long now so its relatively difficult to find useful information without spending too much time. If anyone needs anymore information from me to assist feel free to im me or post here.
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Dude there are like 4 stickies in the top of this forum for this. I have no idea what custom rom you could be using unless you are still on superclean or something because all the roms out right now include a voodoo kernel.
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Dude there are like 4 stickies in the top of this forum for this. I have no idea what custom rom you could be using unless you are still on superclean or something because all the roms out right now include a voodoo kernel.
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well you are 100% correct I was using superclean. I figured everything out though thanks to a few IMs and the first post.
jvincent08 said:
Flash the voodoo version of CWM via Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046905
Boot to cwm, flash a CM7 kernel like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045831
Flash the CM7 ROM. That parts the same as any other ROM (wipe wipe wipe, choose zip, etc). Boot, and you should hear the lady's voice telling you it's in the process of converting to voodoo. Wait it out, then you're in CM7.
Should work okay on the radio you already have.
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So you're supposed to wipe everything before and after you install the kernel? Wouldn't wiping after installing the kernel get rid of the kernel?
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So you're supposed to wipe everything before and after you install the kernel? Wouldn't wiping after installing the kernel get rid of the kernel?
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no kernals cant be deleted only rewritten
Hey,
I have the stock ed05 version that I OTAed from DL09.
I would like to know which clockwork mod version should I use please ?
I see there is different versions, with specific ones for CM7.
I don't really understand which one I should take, and I don't want to have to reinstall my phone.
Please help me.
Thank you.
xtrimsky said:
Hey,
I have the stock ed05 version that I OTAed from DL09.
I would like to know which clockwork mod version should I use please ?
I see there is different versions, with specific ones for CM7.
I don't really understand which one I should take, and I don't want to have to reinstall my phone.
Please help me.
Thank you.
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This is highly dependent on what you are look to do with your phone.
I am going to assume that if you are looking through these forums you are planning on using a custom ROM, touchwiz or otherwise.
For anything not AOSP (CM7, MIUI, OMFGB...) I would recommend 3.x. It will use the updated edify scripting that is found in every ROM and will be the best to work with. You can find this (i believe) in the dev thread sticky.
For AOSP you will need the 4.x provided by Jt in his thread.
I couldn't find an answer on the threads. I rooted my at&t last night w entropy512s one click kernel and root. Well I'm new to the phone tech so it took me a while. I now cannot use any of the market Hotspot apps to run my tablet off my s2 wifi. I could before the root and from what I was told it should be easier to do this after rooting. Am I missing something? Is there a special way I have to do it now? I'm so confused.
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I'm not familiar with those applications. I don't know any reason they would not work. And it's not clear from your post what exactly the problem is. You mean you can't install them, or that they do not produce a wifi signal even though installed?
Anyway, almost all custom roms include portable wi-fi hotspot, as well as usb tethering and sometimes bluetooth tethering. Since you have rooted, why don't you go ahead and pick a custom rom and put that on. Problem solved.
There is a good guide linked in my signature.
Yeah, once you have a custom rom, just use the built-in tethering. Works great for tablets.
Yea I can install them, I've tried a few of them and none put out a wifi signal. I don't know what rom I should flash yet. Since I did the entropy512s one click root+ kernel I understand that the kernel is gingerbread, does that mean I need a gingerbread rom? I was hoping for the latest, greatest build. Any guidance is GREATLY appreciated as it took me hour just to root. Lol
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nednerbish said:
Yea I can install them, I've tried a few of them and none put out a wifi signal. I don't know what rom I should flash yet. Since I did the entropy512s one click root+ kernel I understand that the kernel is gingerbread, does that mean I need a gingerbread rom? I was hoping for the latest, greatest build. Any guidance is GREATLY appreciated as it took me hour just to root. Lol
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Since you used Entropy512's package to root, you have a stock kernel. In order to install custom firmware, you need to first install a custom kernel that contains ClockworkMod Recovery onto your phone. That kernel must be Gingerbread. However, once you have the kernel and CWM installed, you can then flash any firmware you choose, Gingerbread, ICS or JB.
The guide which is the first link in my signature contains all the info you need.
Fantastic. Thank you so much for your time. I will try first chance I can.
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I will give you two pieces of advice:
1: Follow the instructions given to you by Creepy (and any instructions in the OP of ROMS) to the T.
2: Read then read some more. When you're done with that, read it all over again. Afterwards, follow step 2 again. This goes for searching about any issue you may come across.
Have fun, this device is really amazing once you figure out more about it
Clay
Team Pirate
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I thank you. I will. I'm so confused about this stuff but it seems the more I read I am really UNDERSTANDING what it means. But it takes about 10 read throughs.
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Ok I was told to get entropys dd kernel since it had cwm with it. I guess thats the next step correct?
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Use creepy's guide Ned! You need to figure out what your next step is.
Im on the mobile tapatalk (on vacation), So i cant use my computer to reaserch the xda site easily. Im trying to learn as much as possibe before i get home and actually do it.
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Good plan. When you get the cwm kernel, do a nandroid backup then pick any rom you like... (cm10 nightly just came out, if you like jellybean)
AOKP by Task650 is another JB alternative.
Which is better you ask? Gonna have to try them both! They both offer stability and great user experience for most who try them. Maybe you're a GB or an ICS kinda guy though!
Clay
Team Pirate
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It really doesn't matter much which kernel you choose for the next step, because it's only on your phone for a short time. Assuming you rooted with the Gingerbread stock plus root package, then you need a custom Gingerbread kernel which has ClockworkMod Recovery. I believe the links in my guide for the kernels are still working links.
The root I did said it was root + kernel. I take it the one with the entropy512 one click root+ kernel doesnt include the cwm. Im sorry im jist trying to understand the whole process not just do it. Alot of what i read doesnt click. Loke when I rooted it took me 6+ hours because I didnt know you want to save the file not open it when downldng it. also I read the deleting the tethermanager2.apk will open wifi/tether. True?
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Forget i asked. I re read your comment. Ok its a stock kernel. So it wouldnt. I understand. A stock kernel probably would make it easier to return to stock. right?
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nednerbish said:
Forget i asked. I re read your comment. Ok its a stock kernel. So it wouldnt. I understand. A stock kernel probably would make it easier to return to stock. right?
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Essentially, yes, but if you're going for custom ROMs, that's not what you want. There are easy ways of getting back to stock if all else fails.
You gotta know what you want first, before you move forward. I know you want tethering to work, and people here have recommended moving to a custom ROM because tethering does not seem to work for you on rooted, stock ROM and stock kernel. So do you want a custom ROM instead (you'll lose some of your current data via that route)? Or do you not care about ROMs and you just want wifi tethering to work now that you're rooted?
Assuming you want just the latter of the two options, I would recommend that you first try a custom kernel (this is different from a custom ROM, but note most custom ROMs include a custom kernel upon install). You mentioned Entropy's Daily Driver Gingerbread kernel, which is a great one. I'd recommend installing it and seeing if that fixes your wifi tethering problem. To install, use Mobile Odin lite version; you can find that apk in Creepy's guide. Download and save the zip from Entropy's DD thread, then extract the zImage file from it (make sure to use the name "zImage", no file extension, important) and move that to your phone via USB mounting. After that, in Mobile Odin lite navigate to the zImage file and flash it; viola, you now have Entropy's custom Gingerbread kernel and stock GB ROM. All custom kernels include ClockworkMod (no other way to get it), so you have that too.
If the custom kernel alone does not fix your wifi tethering problem, then maybe it's time to move to a custom ROM. With CWM, you can flash anything (ROMs, kernels, what have you) much more easily, but we'll get to that after you get the kernel, which is part of the process anyway.
These instructions are all repeated in paragraph 3a of Creepy's guide, and more information is written there, so I would recommend reading it thoroughly so you do understand. I know it's frustrating at first, but you'll get it, and you seem like the type to eventually get it right and understand what you're doing.
THANK YOU!!! I will try that tonight. That was very helpful info. So I CAN do this right from phone the? I saw there were some Apps that can do stuff like that but wasn't sure if they worked. I think I saw one linked to the superuser app. Ill keep you updated
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I also want a new rom also. I'm just trying to get there. LOL
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Hello all. I am trying to get jellybean on someones vibrant. Its on froyo and its already rooted. What would be the best way to do this? Do I need a different bootloader? or can I just get clockwork and flash? What is the best way to get clockwork? any help would be very much appreciated. thank you.
I guess from what I've been reading, GB bootloaders are optional. If you decide to go ahead and flash it then follow the guide and you'll be fine. It takes around 10 seconds to flash.
Look in this section for the update.zip file. It will put Clockwork Mod Recovery on your Vibrant. It should be located in Woodrubes Repository, (look for it in the stickies).
Find a JB ROM you want to try. I have used Helly Bean and Paranoid Android. I like them both. PA has a lot more options if you're into that kind of thing.
Each ROM has its own set of instructions, so read them. Don't take this the wrong way, but the fact that you created this thread tells me you haven't done your research. So, before you go and brick your device, do some reading up. There are really great guides and other reading material in the stickies and all over really.
As always, if you need help... hit us up. We're always around.
You were just sliced bread before you were burnt by the toaster.
One more thing, go back to stock 2.1 using Odin, then root, get cwm recovery, then flash a new ROM.
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cm7
When the jb Roms first started to release most of them suggested to flash cm7 first to setup the system for install of jb Rom