what is the difference between a rom and the kernel? Isn't the kernel in the rom? what exactly does it mean when people talk about the custom kernels etc?
Below is a great link to a forum that explains both.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=ROM-VS-Kernel
Hey guys,
I want to flash a kernel over my custom rom should I just flash it with cwm?
Is it going to brick my phone?
Please help
xReal said:
Hey guys,
I want to flash a kernel over my custom rom should I just flash it with cwm?
Follow the instructions flash is either via Odin or CWM .
Is it going to brick my phone?
Not if its the correct kernel .
jje
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what does correct kernel mean? some kernel that has that same KG2 / kg3/ etc stuff with your stock kernel?
JJEgan said:
xReal said:
Hey guys,
I want to flash a kernel over my custom rom should I just flash it with cwm?
Follow the instructions flash is either via Odin or CWM .
Is it going to brick my phone?
Not if its the correct kernel .
jje
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How to know which kernel is correct?
As of now I am using Sensation rom which has Siyah kernel 2.5.2 and I want to flash speedmod kernel or N.E.A.K. Kernel,
N.E.A.K. Kernel only supports sammy roms
I tried to search but I could not find out if Sensation rom is aosp or sammy do you have any idea of it?
also does speedmod kernel support both as nothing it written about it on its thread
Thanks
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xReal said:
How to know which kernel is correct?
As of now I am using Sensation rom which has Siyah kernel 2.5.2 and I want to flash speedmod kernel or N.E.A.K. Kernel,
N.E.A.K. Kernel only supports sammy roms
I tried to search but I could not find out if Sensation rom is aosp or sammy do you have any idea of it?
also does speedmod kernel support both as nothing it written about it on its thread
Thanks
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Normally on the first page of a rom thread you will get a description what is the rom. For example MIUI is well MIUI. Hyperdroid is sammy deodex rom with of course modifications and tweaks in the build to make it better than stock.
Sensation rom is sammy deodex no aosp nothing like that. And when you normally look for an AOSP rom it normally would say it in the heading of the thread anyway.
On the kernel thread it has a guide of what roms the kernel works on and which ones it does not. Siyah works basically with any rom. CM7 to AOSP to sammy deodex. Regarding Simone's kernel which is the NEAK version or something like that it is based on only sammy stock deodex roms and that is mainly the ones in original development and android..just look out for deodex, sammy and stock rom
AS above its all a question of reading the info on the first page of the kernel post .
Plus if it does not work flash another one .
the Neak kernel should be ok been on mine for a few days .
Speedmod likewise ok have used it before .
jje
Thanks everyone for their wonderful help!
I have got one last question
Speedmod kernel says "it is only for Samsung Gingerbread ROMs. It will not work with CyanogenMod or MIUI ROMS!"
does this means it will not work with sensation rom?
Edit: ok looks like the different versions are just the updated ones
But still the question is if it supports sensation rom?
xReal said:
Thanks everyone for their wonderful help!
I have got one last question
Speedmod kernel says "it is only for Samsung Gingerbread ROMs. It will not work with CyanogenMod or MIUI ROMS!"
does this means it will not work with sensation rom?
Edit: ok looks like the different versions are just the updated ones
But still the question is if it supports sensation rom?
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DroidTrix said:
Normally on the first page of a rom thread you will get a description what is the rom. For example MIUI is well MIUI. Hyperdroid is sammy deodex rom with of course modifications and tweaks in the build to make it better than stock.
Sensation rom is sammy deodex no aosp nothing like that. And when you normally look for an AOSP rom it normally would say it in the heading of the thread anyway.
On the kernel thread it has a guide of what roms the kernel works on and which ones it does not. Siyah works basically with any rom. CM7 to AOSP to sammy deodex. Regarding Simone's kernel which is the NEAK version or something like that it is based on only sammy stock deodex roms and that is mainly the ones in original development and android..just look out for deodex, sammy and stock rom
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JJEgan said:
AS above its all a question of reading the info on the first page of the kernel post .
Plus if it does not work flash another one .
the Neak kernel should be ok been on mine for a few days .
Speedmod likewise ok have used it before .
jje
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Dude. Did you even read these two responses from DroidTrix and JJEgan?
ctomgee said:
Dude. Did you even read these two responses from DroidTrix and JJEgan?
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Yes indeed I have.
Am I missing anything?
Please elaborate your reply
Also please keep in mind that I have no experience of this so It might be a bit difficult for me to understand
xReal said:
Yes indeed I have.
Am I missing anything?
Please elaborate your reply
Also please keep in mind that I have no experience of this so It might be a bit difficult for me to understand
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*sigh*
Ok.
DroidTrix said:
DroidTrix said:
Sensation rom is sammy deodex no aosp nothing like that. And when you normally look for an AOSP rom it normally would say it in the heading of the thread anyway.
On the kernel thread it has a guide of what roms the kernel works on and which ones it does not.
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"Sammy deodex" means that the the ROM is based on Samsung stock.
DroidTrix ALSO said:
DroidTrix said:
On the kernel thread it has a guide of what roms the kernel works on and which ones it does not.
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AND, JJEgan said:
JJEgan said:
AS above its all a question of reading the info on the first page of the kernel post.
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You yourself said:
xReal said:
Speedmod kernel says "it is only for Samsung Gingerbread ROMs. It will not work with CyanogenMod or MIUI ROMS!"
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Now, if you look at the VERY FIRST page for SensatioN ROM,, it says:
SensatioN ROM Features:
-Based on Samsung Firmware XWKK5 Android 2.3.6
With all of this information, you should be able to deduce that the Speedmod kernel WILL work with your ROM. If you still don't understand, I'm going to suggest you don't flash anything to your phone, for fear of ending up with a paperweight.
Ok this time I understand everything
I didn't knew that Sammy roms means that the ROM is based on Samsung's stock ROM
Also I thought that speedmod only works on stock ROM so all this things got me confused
But anyways now its all clear
xReal said:
Ok this time I understand everything
I didn't knew that Sammy roms means that the ROM is based on Samsung's stock ROM
Also I thought that speedmod only works on stock ROM so all this things got me confused
But anyways now its all clear
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Sammy is short for Samsung.
I´m sorry if this is a silly question, but can I use the MROM Kernel on Epinters JB ROM?
I´m thinking since the MROM is GB based may not be possible but just to be sure! :silly:
chafamexxx said:
I´m sorry if this is a silly question, but can I use the MROM Kernel on Epinters JB ROM?
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No you can't.
ravilov said:
No you can't.
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chafamexxx said:
I´m sorry if this is a silly question, but can I use the MROM Kernel on Epinters JB ROM?
I´m thinking since the MROM is GB based may not be possible but just to be sure! :silly:
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Nope, you can't as they are different versions of android and therefore it just wont boot.
I have a noob question regarding flashing a custom ROM with the HOX+
1) Do I always have to flash a kernel when flashing a rom? If not or if so what are the benefits of doing this.
Thanks all. I look forward to being able to help other users as I lean more.
ifixrjs said:
I have a noob question regarding flashing a custom ROM with the HOX+
1) Do I always have to flash a kernel when flashing a rom? If not or if so what are the benefits of doing this.
Thanks all. I look forward to being able to help other users as I lean more.
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from my experience with flashing a few ROMs, the kernel, usually but not always, included in the ROM.
some ROM like AOSP/AOKP for our device don't include the kernel.
I'm a noob myself so dont take my words for it :laugh:
ifixrjs said:
I have a noob question regarding flashing a custom ROM with the HOX+
1) Do I always have to flash a kernel when flashing a rom? If not or if so what are the benefits of doing this.
Thanks all. I look forward to being able to help other users as I lean more.
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You don't need to flash kernel every time you flash custom ROM as long as your kernel is compatible with the ROM. For example: if you already flash nik3r's elite kernel, you can switch to every sense ROM without flash kernel again. But if you want to flash AOKP/AOSP/CM ROMs, you need to flash spesific kernel, which is maxwen's blade kernel.
Thanks perfect explination
I have stock kernel. Is advised to change kernel to a custom one? If yes, which kernel should I install?
Noob question but I never thought at changing kernel.
Sgamez96 said:
I have stock kernel. Is advised to change kernel to a custom one? If yes, which kernel should I install?
Noob question but I never thought at changing kernel.
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If you dont have any issues related to kernel (performance, battery life) stay with stock.
There is no best kernel, it all depends on the user so try them all and choose your favorite
does anyone know which is the kernel for best battery life?
maccio88 said:
does anyone know which is the kernel for best battery life
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Don't post these questions, try all of them and choose the one you feel more confortable with.
xpirt
OK, sorry for asking.