Hey guys just got my SGS 2 a few days ago it's on stock gingerbread 2.3.3
I have a few issues:
What's the best method to update to gingerbread 2.3.4? I've heard of Odin..? Any suggestions?
Battery seems crappy - drains very fast
How do I turn off 3G ? Can't seem to find a setting in the phone
1) Head to Intratech's stock ROM thread in the dev section, choose one to your liking and flash via Odin.
2) It's a powerfull phone, so eats lot's of power - but there's ways to tweak it a bit (like disabling not needed background apps/services/craps) and about a million threads about that matter
3) you're talking completely disabling data connection or disabling 3G to only use GPRS/2G? To completely disable, hold power button and choose "Data Network Mode"
HellcatDroid said:
1) Head to Intratech's stock ROM thread in the dev section, choose one to your liking and flash via Odin.
2) It's a powerfull phone, so eats lot's of power - but there's ways to tweak it a bit (like disabling not needed background apps/services/craps) and about a million threads about that matter
3) you're talking completely disabling data connection or disabling 3G to only use GPRS/2G? To completely disable, hold power button and choose "Data Network Mode"
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1) Thanks
2) Yeah i've read about the Lite'ning rom ? Would that be a good choice?
3) I want GPRS/2G, not completely turning my data connection. How do I do that ?
The ROM a lot a matter of personal taste, but I've heared only good from lighning ROM.
Then try this:
Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode
Not sure, but maybe it's what you're looking for.
If not, I'd guess there's a widget for it on the market.
Lite'ning Rom 5.0 seems very stable and awesome so far. Some people prefer the Ninphetamine 2.0.5. kernal over speedmod, and flash that afterwords. I'm considering it as well.
Also, 5.0 doesn't support RTL language. Keep that in mind.
I am confused - whats Ninphetamine 2.0.5. A kernel?
Do i need Lite'ning 5.0 and Ninphetamine 2.0.5 ? And I can update both of them to my phone via Odin ?
chiggah said:
I am confused - whats Ninphetamine 2.0.5. A kernel?
Do i need Lite'ning 5.0 and Ninphetamine 2.0.5 ? And I can update both of them to my phone via Odin ?
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You can flash Lite'ning Rom without the Ninp kernel. Lite'ning Rom comes with Speedmod Kernel, which may be fine for you. Like I said, some people prefer to use the Nimp kernel though.
Both can be flashed via Odin.
chiggah said:
I am confused - whats Ninphetamine 2.0.5. A kernel?
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Yes
chiggah said:
Do i need Lite'ning 5.0 and Ninphetamine 2.0.5 ?
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No
chiggah said:
And I can update both of them to my phone via Odin ?
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Hi,
I realized these 2 leads kernels :
SpeedMod SGS2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182498
Ninphetamine-2.0.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179814
Which is the best for your opinion and what do you recommend ?
Neither try them both yourself .
jje
Ninphetamine-2.0.2 is the best and optimized kernel for all custom roms....
am using it now...
gnan10 said:
Ninphetamine-2.0.2 is the best and optimized kernel for all custom roms....
am using it now...
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PROOF ?????
jje
The best kernel is stock KG3 right now. All those custom kernels are based on outdated KF, since that's the latest released kernel source. None of them solve the Android OS bug either. I tried them all and returned to stock.
aydc said:
The best kernel is stock KG3 right now. All those custom kernels are based on outdated KF, since that's the latest released kernel source. None of them solve the Android OS bug either. I tried them all and returned to stock.
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Can you post a link for stock KG3 please ?
Can I install it over Cognition 1.31 ?
Right now I like Lulz-Kernel-Build-11-for-I9100-XXKG3 . Before i used Ninphetamine-2.0.2 it was good also.
aydc said:
The best kernel is stock KG3 right now. All those custom kernels are based on outdated KF, since that's the latest released kernel source. None of them solve the Android OS bug either. I tried them all and returned to stock.
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Me too. I haven't received any proof, that Ninphetamine is better.
Now I'm trying lulz. 24 hours flight is normal. At least it has better CPU power and clock management.
Ninphetamine is VERY fast, i'm trying to find something fast as it is.
Beside I can use setCPU to customize the clockspeed, I don't see any advantage if using customize kernel.
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isotoper said:
Ninphetamine is VERY fast, i'm trying to find something fast as it is.
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At least SGSII is already as very fast as you can't get it from it on 100% yet.
By default Ninphetamine uses ondemand CPU Profile. So, I hadn't noticed notable changes in speed with equal settings.
Battery life stayed the same, apropos.
betaelmer said:
Beside I can use setCPU to customize the clockspeed, I don't see any advantage if using customize kernel.
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setCPU doesn't provide for you any notable improvement in battery life. Undervolting (UV) does. So, setCPU on Ninphetamine provides UV. But the best way IMHO - is Tegrak Overclock Ultimate - it's capable to change voltage of the Core, Bus and GPU. And of course it works better on author's kernel (lulz - it means tegrak kernel).
Unfortunately, setCPU is not fully compatible with all kernels and vice versa - Tegrak is not compatible with all kernels.
If you recommand the stock KG3 kernel, may you post a link please ? (can't find it).
Thanks.
isotoper said:
If you recommand the stock KG3 kernel, may you post a link please ? (can't find it).
Thanks.
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Its in the stock KG3 firmware .
Download Extract Zimage flash via Odin or CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
note many many users confuse kernel with firmware its not the firmware only part of it . the bit that interfaces at the lowest operating level machine code as it where .
jje
isotoper said:
Ninphetamine is VERY fast, i'm trying to find something fast as it is.
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Nothing against you or the developer but its 100% placebo effect, The S2 is extremely fast that I doubt even kernel changes would matter or even slightly affect speeds, sure you get over 9000pts in quadrant but no real world increase, w/o the voltage controls you cant tell the custom kernel from the stock kernels apart.. Unlike during the S1 days.
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Ninphetamine is VERY fast, i'm trying to find something fast as it is.
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Can you tell me one app or game that runs slow with the stock ROM and kernel? This is a very fast phone anyway. It runs everything very fast right out of the box. No need to go playing with voltages and clock speeds and risking bricking the phone.
These alternative kernels are just for -my quadrant score is bigger than yours- type of users and have no real life improvement over stock.
When I moved from an old stock kernel to Ninphetamine-2.0.2 I saw a big difference with the application invocation speed. Even clicking the keyboard was very smooth and without any delay unlike the old stock one.
Maybe it's because the stock kernel version was older I'm not sure , but this is real.
Try this.
JJEgan said:
Its in the stock KG3 firmware .
Download Extract Zimage flash via Odin or CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
note many many users confuse kernel with firmware its not the firmware only part of it . the bit that interfaces at the lowest operating level machine code as it where .
jje
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Sorry for the noby question, but the stock KG3 kernel will remove the cwm recovery i got right ? so, if I want it back I will need to flash a custom kernel again ?
Well, just flashed SpeedMod.
Extremely slower than Ninphetamine
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Sorry for the noby question, but the stock KG3 kernel will remove the cwm recovery i got right ? so, if I want it back I will need to flash a custom kernel again ?
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Yes flash KG3 root and cwm .
jje
Hi everyone,
I am new to the Android community and I just have a questions. My main goals from flashing a new kernel and custom rom would be to get rid of bloatware, get better battery life and more customization.
I am planning on installing the Speedmod kernel along with lite'ning rom 6.0. Is that a good choice?
Also, does the order in how I install them matter? Because in the lite'ning rom post,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274
it mentioned that it uses the kernel kernel ninphetamine 2.0.5. Does installing the lite'ning rom overwrite the speedmod kernel? If it does, what's the best order of installing the combination. Also, both of these mention that it comes with root and CWM, does that mean I don't have to root it first? And I can just install it straight from stock?
My current plan to install is to:
Install lite'ning rom 6.0.
Then install the Speedmod kernel.
Thank you so much for any input and help that you guys can provide me.
You can flash any kernel over any ROM. You just have to think what you need, choose the kernel on the basis of that.
Regards.
Is there a post where I can find a list of kernels? Or do you have any recommendations?
I am looking for one that is stable, and have great battery life. If it's fast too, thats a bonus
Thank you
Well I only used two so far, Ninphetamine and Chainfire. Outta them CF is the obvious best IMO, Ninpho drained too much battery, may be for BLN, but I won't give a single percentage for that damn thing.
Link to CF kernel,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Link to Ninpho kernel,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179814
Just give a look at the Original Android Development Section, you will find lot more.
Don't say Thanks, just hit my Thanks button instead,
Regards.
Thanks for the reply. I have a question about BLN. What is it? Every post seems to talk about it but I can't find a definition of it anywhere. :S
And okay, thanks button pressed!
Scarface09 said:
Thanks for the reply. I have a question about BLN. What is it? Every post seems to talk about it but I can't find a definition of it anywhere. :S
And okay, thanks button pressed!
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Back light notification, turns the touch button into something like a notification led
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Question on installing speedmod in litening ROM 6.1
hi guys, im trying to install speedmod kernel into my current rom Litening 6.1. But problem comes in when i flashed it via Odin 1.85 after start up the Galaxy SII screen boot screen with Triangle appears without stopping,
Here is my current settings :
Android Version : 2.3.4
Baseband Version : I777UCKH7
Kernel Version : [email protected] #22
BUILD NUMBER : LIT'NING ROM V6.1
Also, I am currently using CF-ROOT 4.0
PLEASE HELP!!! THANKS!!!
Hello,
I have a SGS2 running CheckROM 3.1.1 (http://checkrom.com/threads/checkrom-revolutionhd-v3-1-1-xwkj3-rock-stable.208/) and trying the SiyahKernel 2.2p (http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2011/11/29/siyahkernel-v2-2p/).
Since a few days... I think it started when I've installed the SiyahKernel from 2.1.1 to 2.2i and then 2.2p... I notice the modem (the Internet connection via my Carrier) goes slower or drops more often.
Also, sometimes, when I reboot the phone, I don't get Internet service or I get service for a few minutes and then drops.
I attach a screencapture of what I have when the connection drops.
So my question is: Could the Kernel affect the MODEM?
Strange? Help?
Not really unless there is something wrong with the kernel .
jje
Considering that SiyahKernel is one of the most popular Kernel...
There is not something wrong in the Kernel.
The problem is my Carrier.
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Considering that SiyahKernel is one of the most popular Kernel...
There is not something wrong in the Kernel.
The problem is my Carrier.
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If you think popular means 100% correct dream on .
jje
Jajaja!
But popular means that is tested. Is more tested than what I can test
Generally, the kernel has more interaction and direct effect on WiFi than it does the radio.
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Generally, the kernel has more interaction and direct effect on WiFi than it does the radio.
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So... You are saying that could be a relationship? Small, but something?
It's more than likely the kernel. The modem type you use has a negligible effect on battery life.
interfreak said:
It's more than likely the kernel. The modem type you use has a negligible effect on battery life.
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Sorry, can you repeat what you said? I don't get it.
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So... You are saying that could be a relationship? Small, but something?
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Just as JJ mentioned above, not unless there's something wrong with the kernel. The thing to remember when flashing a new kernel is to clear out all the old junk from the previous kernel first.
There's script here to do it, which is a good idea to flash via cwm recovery first.
At the very least, you should manually clear cache and Dalvik.
Is this the mentioned script?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13224453
Heys guy I just brought a S2 and it will arrive in 4 more days, been using a x10i and has been rooting and installing custom rom.
Now I'm new to S2, any thing in particular that I should know?
What is the Original Android Development and the Android Development difference?
Which is the some of the recommended ROM (no bugs, don't want MIUI) since there's really a lot custom rom compared to my previous x10i.
And one more question, what is the price of the HDTV Adapter? Can I connect S2 to a just HD ready tv with hdmi port? Or it must be a full HD tv?
gohwh1 said:
Now I'm new to S2, any thing in particular that I should know?
What is the Original Android Development and the Android Development difference?
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Original android is supposed to be ASOP tweaks/roms whereäs the other has to do with touchwiz (I believe, but then again I've seen threads crossposted in the wrong section all the time). As for ROMs, I would personally stay far away from the ICS ROMs because they're nowhere near ready for daily use; there are many bugs and problems. When looking through firmwares there's no difference between XW and XX other than the countries that the ROM was released into, you can still flash these ROMs for use anywhere in the world. Personally I'm using XXKK5 because KL1 and above are developer builds with inconsistent framework changes. CheckROM KK5 is what I suggest for a stable ROM that works good. I also highly recommend JKay deluxe. CM7 is also an option, but I personally had problems with charging and was forced off the ROM. Your mileäge may vary. Also there are a ton of radio firmwares available: try out the latest revision and take note of your battery usage over a few days. Try others to see which works best for you. There's no real "golden" radio firmware. I personally use KH3 on AT&T in Phoenix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154278&highlight=jkay+lockscreen
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Heys guy I just brought a S2 and it will arrive in 4 more days, been using a x10i and has been rooting and installing custom rom.
Now I'm new to S2, any thing in particular that I should know?
What is the Original Android Development and the Android Development difference?
Which is the some of the recommended ROM (no bugs, don't want MIUI) since there's really a lot custom rom compared to my previous x10i.
And one more question, what is the price of the HDTV Adapter? Can I connect S2 to a just HD ready tv with hdmi port? Or it must be a full HD tv?
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If you wanna to try ICS ROMs, I will suggest you try simplistic. Now I use it as daily rom and I feel it's good enough.
And if you want to use HDTC Adapter , I suggest you stay in Stock Rom first. As I know, most custom roms don't support HDMI output.
There are no recommended roms. Try some out for yourself & see how you find them. A rom that works well for me will not necessarily give you the same experience.
for my opinion i suggest you flash cm7
but if like the intersting things,just flash cm7/andyX
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If you wanna to try ICS ROMs, I will suggest you try simplistic. Now I use it as daily rom and I feel it's good enough.
And if you want to use HDTC Adapter , I suggest you stay in Stock Rom first. As I know, most custom roms don't support HDMI output.
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i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
tuan0saker said:
i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
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Yes revert to stock rom and dont look back .
jje
tuan0saker said:
i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
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Have you tried wiping and reinstalling the ROM
Ricey
wait for cm9, i've tried the devel vers and is very fast!
Just a suggestion
Hiya! Well, since you haven't got your phone yet, I would suggest you play around with your stock ROM first. The Original Android Development is for AOSP ROMs, ROMs that were created from scratch. The Android Development section is for custom tweaked versions of the stock ROM if I'm not mistaken.
I'm currently using Simplistic ICS but it has its fair share of bugs. You might wanna try insanity ii. It's a nice AOSP ROM. Never had FC's and it's amazingly fast and battery life is great. Good luck!
Hi bud, good choice of phone. If you want best standard ginger bread go to original development and flash intratech KK5 original Sammy ROM it's seamless!!!
Or, like me and you want to jump into ICS go to www.darkyrom.com and flash facieto's ICS LP2 THEN on top of that, upgrade to his LP6! Came out this week and it's seamless and crash free, all works!
tuan0saker said:
i'am using simplistic latest version, but i have problem with lockscreen, there aren't any lockscreen , from slide to face unlock, all are not work. I have tried to get someone to call to my phone but that only solves the problem of not-working-home-button. Any susgesttion for my problem?
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try rewipe and reinstall ?
As I know, to get someone call your phone just solve the home-button issues.
I never met lock screen problem. I am using RC5 + Update 2 , try this combination. Also remember , don't directly flash update package after installation. Following these steps: Install RC5 - (reboot) - Install Update 1 - (reboot) - Install Update 2 - (reboot) - Call from others phone to unlock home button.
Hope this help. Good Luck , bro.
after you have root download k tool right away and backup efs, it could savr your ass some day
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Is it only the stock rom support HDMI output, all custom rom doesn't support?
Or is there any custom rom that is based on stock rom and also does support HDMI output?
Is this the latest method to root S2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
And how long do i have to charge S2 for the very first time?
gohwh1 said:
Is it only the stock rom support HDMI output, all custom rom doesn't support?
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Stock ROM, or any ROM based on stock. It needs the Samsung framework. So nothing that is pure AOSP (such as CM or MIUI) will work. If you want a ROM that is as close to AOSP as possible that still supports the MHL adapter, try GingerMOD.
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Or is there any custom rom that is based on stock rom and also does support HDMI output?
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See above, but there are many others. I don't personally use any of them (I'm still on stock, rooted, modded myself), so I can't recommend one above any others. It's a personal preference anyways, so you should just try some and decide yourself.
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Is this the latest method to root S2? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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It is one of many methods, and one that I can personally vouch that it works, as I've used it before. Just use the correct insecure kernel for your build.
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And how long do i have to charge S2 for the very first time?
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..... Til it hits 100%?
ctomgee said:
Stock ROM, or any ROM based on stock. It needs the Samsung framework. So nothing that is pure AOSP (such as CM or MIUI) will work. If you want a ROM that is as close to AOSP as possible that still supports the MHL adapter, try GingerMOD.
See above, but there are many others. I don't personally use any of them (I'm still on stock, rooted, modded myself), so I can't recommend one above any others. It's a personal preference anyways, so you should just try some and decide yourself.
It is one of many methods, and one that I can personally vouch that it works, as I've used it before. Just use the correct insecure kernel for your build.
..... Til it hits 100%?
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Thanks what I'm asking is I thought I have to charge 8hours or 10hours on first charge or it's not required?
If I stay stock, and install custom kernel will it still support hdmi to tv?
Which is the most stable kernel that also include undervolting? You recommended insecure kernel, what about the others three?
[KERNEL] SpeedMod SGS2 [K2-20 CWM5 CIFS ROOT]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182498&highlight=root
[KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671&highlight=kernel
[KERNEL] SiyahKernel v2.6.11 - "One kernel to rule them all" (SAMMY&AOSP ROMs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838&highlight=root
[KERNEL] Phenomenal [3.0]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351191&highlight=kernel
New to s2
Hi
I have come from htc and find the s2 completely different. Managed to upgrade the firmware from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 using xxKL1 and must say everything run smoothly . Was looking to root using superoneclick and odin . But when i download a rooted kernel and extract the zip , i end up with another zip file, extract that and i end up with a Zimage file .is this the file i am supposed to load into odin.
Bob
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Thanks
this is the thread that i followed to update Firmware . Think that i have the right downloads now .Could you tell me ,or point me in the right direction how to install a apk keyboard file on to my S2
Bob
bob277845 said:
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this is the thread that i followed to update Firmware . Think that i have the right downloads now .Could you tell me ,or point me in the right direction how to install a apk keyboard file on to my S2
Bob
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Copy apk to phone .
Open my files on phone locate apk and open it and install .
jje
Hey guys, I'm not gonna ask the dreaded question "Which Kernal is best?", but I am currently rooted and want to overclock to 1.5, but besides that, what else should I be looking for in a kernal?
What about modems (or is that embedded in the kernal)?
We only have 2 options, Entropy or Siyah and they do not include a modem.
Check the dev section for kernels & modems.
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Hey guys, I'm not gonna ask the dreaded question "Which Kernal is best?", but I am currently rooted and want to overclock to 1.5, but besides that, what else should I be looking for in a kernal?
What about modems (or is that embedded in the kernal)?
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Both kernels we have offer oc abilities.
Personally I would look at stability and battery life but that is just me. Try both and see which suits your needs.
Modems are not associated with kernel and depend on your area. Whichever works the best where you are.
We have two choices here and both are incredibly stable and allow overclocking. You can't go wrong. Basically the biggest difference as far as I can see is the recovery that comes with it which is almost entirely preference.
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So if I find a ROM I like but want to experiment with the other available Kernal, is it as simple as flashing my ROM first, then once booted up go into Odin and flash the other kernal i want to experiment with?
Or is the kernal that comes with a ROM the one your stuck with?
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So if I find a ROM I like but want to experiment with the other available Kernal, is it as simple as flashing my ROM first, then once booted up go into Odin and flash the other kernal i want to experiment with?
Or is the kernal that comes with a ROM the one your stuck with?
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Just use CWM to flash the zips provided or Mobile Odin if you prefer it that way.
No need to use a computer to change the Kernel.
LiLChris06 said:
Just use CWM to flash the zips provided or Mobile Odin if you prefer it that way.
No need to use a computer to change the Kernel.
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Thanks for the quick response chris,
I guess what I'm asking is if I have a rom with the Syiah kernal, is it possible to keep that same ROM but swap kernals, sorry, I just wasn't clear on what your answer meant.
I'm guessing your saying it is indeed possible and just flash the .zip for a different Kernal on top of an already installed ROM.
Sorry, I'm tired...
Changing the Kernel on 2.3.4 & 2.3.6 roms will not break anything.
For CM7, CM9, MIUI etc you have to stick with what is included or see what works with it.
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We have two choices here and both are incredibly stable and allow overclocking. You can't go wrong. Basically the biggest difference as far as I can see is the recovery that comes with it which is almost entirely preference.
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For example, latest Siyah with touch recovery. Awesome for flashaholics.
Your talking of version .14 I assume, if so, doesn't it say in .13 description that .13 would be the last for Gingerbread?
Obviously it works if your using it, so i'm gonna download now...