Is there any place to download the stock kernel for the GT Wifi? Or is there a way to back up the current kernel? I looked around and couldn't find anything about this. Reason I ask is because i want to install pershoot's O/C kernel but I want to have a backup of the stock kernel incase I need to revert to stock. In case it helps, I have the KG6 version.
Thanks
Sypher1187 said:
Is there any place to download the stock kernel for the GT Wifi? Or is there a way to back up the current kernel? I looked around and couldn't find anything about this. Reason I ask is because i want to install pershoot's O/C kernel but I want to have a backup of the stock kernel incase I need to revert to stock. In case it helps, I have the KG6 version.
Thanks
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If you're running stock kernel now, you can make a nandroid backup in cmw, then go ahead and flash Pershoots kernel. Then if you wanna go back to stock kernel you can go into cmw/backup and restore/advanced restore, choose the backup that you made and then just restore boot and you'll be back on stock kernel.
thanks. I didn't realize that nandroid also backs up the kernel. I thought I read somwhere that it didn't. Gonna go flash now! Thanks!h
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Hi, I am new to Android, , just got my GT10.1 3G [EUR] last week. I am thinking of flashing my tab with the oc kernel from
droidbasement.com/db-blog
So i am just wondering, where can I find a copy of the stock kernel, just in case something goes wrong. I tried searching in the forum but couldn't find it.
My current kernel:
2.6.36.3 [email protected] #1.
Or maybe the kernel comes with the stock kernel?... I'm not sure
Also, is it ok to flash to the Overcome 10.1 Series v1.2.3 rom but use the oc kernel?
Thanks in advance
HI there...what you need to do is do a nandroid backup of your stock rom thru CWM before you flash the new kernel..then if you decide to go back to the stock kernel, via cwm go to restore, advance restore and then choose restore boot...this will get back your stock kernel.
Thanks alot for the info... also is it save to use the
Overcome 10.1 Series v1.2.3 rom
but use another kernel?
You should check out the particular thread..iinm there are a few ppl who reported that there were some problems when using overcome with Pershoot...well you can try and if you face any problems,at least now you know how to revert back....don't forget the "thanks" button...good luck!
I can't seem to find the "thank" button on the lower right corner... weird
maybe its due to my low amount of post??
I'm kind of opening this thread again. I have tried to search for this.
I wonder what is the easiest way to get hold of the stock kernel if I forgot to make a nandroid backup?
Now I have lost 3g cous I flashed the wrong kernel.
I run on ICS italian rom.
hi!
I plan to root my SGS2 phone (using odin to put a CF-Kernel on it) and then I plan to install e.g. CM7...
But I want to backup as much as possible in advance to be able to return to stock as close as possible. because of this I want to backup my very on ROM (which is at the moment samsung 2.3.4 stock with TouchWiz), so that I don't have to download a stock-ROM or something like that...
1.) Is it possible to backup my current ROM (e.g. via CWM) so that I can return to this when I find out that I don't like CM7 for example? so that I won't need to download a separate stock-rom to get to my current stock-rom, because I backed my current ROM up myself?
2.) if this is possible, can I then use KIES again after I recovered my own current stock-rom after I decided to not use cm7 anymore and I want to eturn to my own stock-backup (that I backed up in advance - if it was possible (see previous question)) to then use KIES to update e.g. to icq cream sandwich when it's released next year on the "nomal" KIES-way...?
3.) according to that I have this post, where I ask, if it's possible to backup my stock-kernel before replacing it with CF-Kernel... I'd appreciate help there, too, very much!
thank you very much!!
Read what is your current rom at about section and take notes about rom and kernel.
Then go to Intratech's thread, find your firmware and original kernel,
Download and keep in a safe place.
Use Odin to flash back to stock wit the firmware you downloaded.
Cheers.
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Full Backup: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409484
However its untested by me how you put it back.
Also look at Post 9 from oinylicious in this Thread, you can use Zergrush only for temp root instead of Doomlords Tool where you get permanent root.
This works for the whole Phone, not just the Kernel
I did exactly what your planning.
I had a stock phone and firmware.
Used cfroot kernel to root.
Did a nandroid backup or CWM backup.
Did a titanium backup of apps.
Flashed CM7 nightly Rom.
All was good but wanted to go back.
Did a CWM restore.
Was back on stock all good as before.
Did the same with miui.
Actually I can go back and forth as I have CWM backups of each type.
Hope this helps.
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aceofclubs said:
I did exactly what your planning.
I had a stock phone and firmware.
Used cfroot kernel to root.
Did a nandroid backup or CWM backup.
Did a titanium backup of apps.
Flashed CM7 nightly Rom.
All was good but wanted to go back.
Did a CWM restore.
Was back on stock all good as before.
Did the same with miui.
Actually I can go back and forth as I have CWM backups of each type.
Hope this helps.
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thank you! yes, this is what I inteded to to. when this really works, it's great.
sorry for the noob question but "nandroid backup or CWM" is already included in the CF-Kernel, am I right?
the resulting question would be if it's possible to backup the original kernel... before I flash the CF-Kernel... I asked it here...
sorry for the noob question but "nandroid backup or CWM" is already included in the CF-Kernel, am I right?
If its the CWM and ROOT Kernel yes .
the resulting question would be if it's possible to backup the original kernel... before I flash the CF-Kernel... I asked it here...
No but you should find matching kernel in stock roms thread .
jje
JJEgan said:
the resulting question would be if it's possible to backup the original kernel... before I flash the CF-Kernel... I asked it here...
No but you should find matching kernel in stock roms thread .
jje
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is it really impossible?
read my post, you obviously missed it
gänsebraten said:
read my post, you obviously missed it
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hi gänsebraten, thank you very much for your hint. I read your linked post now. it looks very promising. and is exacly what i mentioned. but...
although, if it's still not shure if it is possible to restore the backed up files via your method... it's like playing with fire... I'm referring to your post...
did anyone tryed this way to backup and restore KERNEL and ROM and can confirm it works? I'd appreciate it very much
So i rooted by flashing, via odin, CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5 over the stock 2.3.6 rom from kies update. I then flashed cm7.1 stable successfully after a nandroid backup of the original rom.
Now question is, if i perform a cwm backup, do i get back to stock rom, with my apps intact?
Another question about kernel: My kernel version doesnt have I9100XXXX in it, how do i pick a kernel version if i wana change/update my kernel with cf-root?
Thanks for the answers .
just restore from nandroid backup and everything will be as it was when you did backup
restore backup or reflash it
Thanks for the answers, any thoughts on the second question?
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Thanks for the answers, any thoughts on the second question?
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what kernel have you got? what kernel you want to have?
I managed to flash siyah kernel successfully with no crashes and what not. but one problem persists: when i start the phone everything is ok, but after i lock then unlock, display quality drops and everything becomes grainy, poorly drawn and somewhat pixelated. Anybody has an idea about that?
Should i just flash another kernel all together? what do you recommend with cm 7.1? I read somewhere about the stock cm7.1 kernel, where could i get that?
Seriously sorry for so much questions, but i think you can see how the issue is bugging me. Big Thank you for answers..
i have Samsung galaxy S2 I777 At&t rooted, currently running gingerbread 2.3.6
i was wondering ONCE i install ICS 4.0.3 SHOstock2 v2.1, CAN I flash Siyah kernel RC5?? also once flashed to this---if i decided to go back to my stock gingerbread will the kernel roll back to stock as well??
i am sorry for stupid ?? but i am NOOB...
HELP will be greatly appriciated...
thanks to all in ADvance
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Im pretty sure you can install the Siyah kernal to Shostock however I would install this Kernal Cleaner http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428530 before you do though.
I would guess if you do your backup through CWM it completely restores the way your operates kernal and all. If your not sure, run the Kernal cleaner.
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Yes, you can flash the siyah kernel rc5 to shostock because i did it, and you just have to make a nandroid backup through CWM so in case you want to go back to GB you restore it and you will have your phone exactly as you did before, with your old kernel and everything else.
jcabia said:
Yes, you can flash the siyah kernel rc5 to shostock because i did it, and you just have to make a nandroid backup through CWM so in case you want to go back to GB you restore it and you will have your phone exactly as you did before, with your old kernel and everything else.
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What he said
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I searched a lot but nothing found. On Gingerbread I had no problems. Now on Jellbean there is a problem. CWM gives bootloop and PhilZ kernels are for specified roms, which actually don't match my kernel XXMS7 XEO. Is there any other way to make nandroid backup or just through custom recovery? I don't need any other functionality just full backup in case I screw something or occasionally refresh everything with all set up.
blackfire74 said:
I searched a lot but nothing found. On Gingerbread I had no problems. Now on Jellbean there is a problem. CWM gives bootloop and PhilZ kernels are for specified roms, which actually don't match my kernel XXMS7 XEO. Is there any other way to make nandroid backup or just through custom recovery? I don't need any other functionality just full backup in case I screw something or occasionally refresh everything with all set up.
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Did you try dorimanx by GreekDragon or Chhapil?
And I think that you may flash latest Philz kernel cause I did it and had no problem.... But try using dorimanx and also there's another option... Apolo by pedestre....
PS this is a development thread... Questions must be asked in question answer forum
JB Kernels
Here's the link to the kernels I use for my S2
Apolo Kernel - Here (Thread here)
Dorimanx by @GreekDragon Here (Thread Here)
Philz XWMS3 Kernel Here
How about Jeboo kernel? Are these three kernels above match XXMS7 rom?
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How about Jeboo kernel? Are these three kernels above match XXMS7 rom?
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As per what I know, if you're on Stock Jellybean GT I9100 then they should work... I've not used jeboo and hence don't have idea about it
There is no way i can experiment. I just need to know what will exactly work with my firmware as i can't loose anything set up on my phone. So, i need working kernel, custom recovery and be able to make a nandroid backup without any risk of bootloop or whatever, then i may experiment.
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There is no way i can experiment. I just need to know what will exactly work with my firmware as i can't loose anything set up on my phone. So, i need working kernel, custom recovery and be able to make a nandroid backup without any risk of bootloop or whatever, then i may experiment.
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If you have already rooted then use titaniumbackup to backup your apps and data....additionally you can use third party apps like superbackup to backup contacts call logs and sms...then you should have your important stuffs backed up....then flash Apolo kernel...you should be done....
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