I have been scouring the internet trying to determine once and for all if I can install voodoo sound on my Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 (yp-gs1). I have not read a conclusive answer to this question yet. Though most of the depressingly few threads I found discussing this indicated that you can't install it on the 3.6, I still cling to a glimmer of hope, because the yp-gs1 does have the Wolfson Microelectronics WM8994 (according to the all in one thread here anyways), which is the same DAC that the 4.0 has which is compatible with voodoo sound. So am I correct in assuming that the voodoo sound mod can work on the 3.6 since it uses the same DAC as the other compatible devices?? Now there are differences in some of the other hardware like the CPU (TI OMAP 3630 1Ghz for 3.6) and the GPU ( Imagination Technologies PowerVR SGX530), but this should not affect a sound mod correct?
Please help as I am a brand new android user coming from an ipod touch and really want to be able to leave Apple behind. I know I have to root the device (which I am still trying to get a grasp on) to install voodoo sound, and it looks like due to the hardware differences, I cannot use Steves kernel to implement it. Am I correct in assuming that I need a ROM and a kernel in addition to Voodoo sound to make it work? Any suggestions on either of those (compatible with voodoo sound and my 3.6 player - U.S. version by the way) as I am pretty lost in Android world right now and looking for direction and answers. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Guys is there anyone out there who knows the answer to this? I've looked around and keep finding inconclusive answers to this question. Whenever this question is answered, it's something like..."no it won't work because the DAC is different", or "the DAC may be different on the 3.6...", but I now know that the DAC is the same as the 4.0. Again, the differences are in the GPU and CPU, but since it is an audio mod I would think that wouldn't matter...but I have no freakin idea being a total noob to android. I haven't even rooted my player and to be honest am dreading it, but am willing to go through the flames of perdition to get this thing to sound as good or better than my ipod touch so I don't have to get another one. Can anyone throw me a friggin bone out there so I know if it will be worth it?
klemmaniac said:
Guys is there anyone out there who knows the answer to this? I've looked around and keep finding inconclusive answers to this question. Whenever this question is answered, it's something like..."no it won't work because the DAC is different", or "the DAC may be different on the 3.6...", but I now know that the DAC is the same as the 4.0. Again, the differences are in the GPU and CPU, but since it is an audio mod I would think that wouldn't matter...but I have no freakin idea being a total noob to android. I haven't even rooted my player and to be honest am dreading it, but am willing to go through the flames of perdition to get this thing to sound as good or better than my ipod touch so I don't have to get another one. Can anyone throw me a friggin bone out there so I know if it will be worth it?
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OK here's the deal. To implement the Voodoo sound mod, you need to make modifications to your kernel (these modifications include adding new kernel modules). Now these modules may or may not be compatible with your device, I'm not entirely sure. But in any case, to get it, you'll need a dev who owns your device to take a look at their source code and try to port the kernel modules and include them in a custom kernel.
If you really need an audio mod, Viper4Android is pretty good. You'll need to flash a CWM kernel and then flash the zip from their thread.
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OK here's the deal. To implement the Voodoo sound mod, you need to make modifications to your kernel (these modifications include adding new kernel modules). Now these modules may or may not be compatible with your device, I'm not entirely sure. But in any case, to get it, you'll need a dev who owns your device to take a look at their source code and try to port the kernel modules and include them in a custom kernel.
If you really need an audio mod, Viper4Android is pretty good. You'll need to flash a CWM kernel and then flash the zip from their thread.
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First off, thanks a lot for responding. Secondly, I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the info you have given me. Holy sh*tballs this stuff is complicated - I had no idea what I was in for getting this player since all the reviews said the Samsung galaxy series were the bomb when it came to alternative mp3 players to the ipod. I think I will call it quits on Voodoo sound then and chuck that one up as a loss since I don't know a "dev" who might or might not own my device and will "try to port kernel modules in a custom kernel". Oh well, thanks for the info anyways.
So this Viper4Android mod....sounds like this might be easier, huh? and compatible with the 3.6 I presume. Maybe this will be the best I can do. I am familiar with the CWM kernel (though still not sure if I should get the version 7 or the latest version for my particular player). and I have read about flashing zips...so it sounds like I might actually be able to handle this one as long as that's all I have to do (no modified kernel modules and all that jazz). If someone could confirm this, great. If not, thanks for your time anyways.
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First off, thanks a lot for responding. Secondly, I don't know whether to laugh or cry at the info you have given me. Holy sh*tballs this stuff is complicated - I had no idea what I was in for getting this player since all the reviews said the Samsung galaxy series were the bomb when it came to alternative mp3 players to the ipod. I think I will call it quits on Voodoo sound then and chuck that one up as a loss since I don't know a "dev" who might or might not own my device and will "try to port kernel modules in a custom kernel". Oh well, thanks for the info anyways.
So this Viper4Android mod....sounds like this might be easier, huh? and compatible with the 3.6 I presume. Maybe this will be the best I can do. I am familiar with the CWM kernel (though still not sure if I should get the version 7 or the latest version for my particular player). and I have read about flashing zips...so it sounds like I might actually be able to handle this one as long as that's all I have to do (no modified kernel modules and all that jazz). If someone could confirm this, great. If not, thanks for your time anyways.
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Yes V4A is not dependent on the device itself. I could guide you to get it working on your player.
1. First off, flash the CWM kernel from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198234 If you have any problems, you can post them here, and I'll try to help out as much as I can.
2. After you've flashed the kernel, you will have a custom recovery that you can boot into. To do this, first you have to power off the device. Then press the power button along with the volume up ( and the home button, if you have a physical one). Once the Samsung logo comes on, release the power button but keep holding the other two (or one depending on your home button) till you boot into the recovery.
3. Now that you know how to boot into the recovery, you can download the files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210592 and follow the instructions in that thread.
If you need any help you can post it here and I'll try to help out. I always appreciate a person who ditches Apple in favor of Android
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Yes V4A is not dependent on the device itself. I could guide you to get it working on your player.
1. First off, flash the CWM kernel from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198234 If you have any problems, you can post them here, and I'll try to help out as much as I can.
2. After you've flashed the kernel, you will have a custom recovery that you can boot into. To do this, first you have to power off the device. Then press the power button along with the volume up ( and the home button, if you have a physical one). Once the Samsung logo comes on, release the power button but keep holding the other two (or one depending on your home button) till you boot into the recovery.
3. Now that you know how to boot into the recovery, you can download the files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2210592 and follow the instructions in that thread.
If you need any help you can post it here and I'll try to help out. I always appreciate a person who ditches Apple in favor of Android
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Cool thanks a lot dude! In another forum I posted in, somebody mentioned that they could install Viper4Android as an app and were asking why I would need to flash it as a zip. Do you know if it's possible to just install it as an app?
Thanks again for the help.
Yes there is an app that you can install and try...but when I installed it on my player 4.2...it was kinda buggy and not as perfect as the flashable one...(because you are modding the system libs when flashing). If you're okay with the app...you can install and try.
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Yes there is an app that you can install and try...but when I installed it on my player 4.2...it was kinda buggy and not as perfect as the flashable one...(because you are modding the system libs when flashing). If you're okay with the app...you can install and try.
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sounds good. The guy in the other forum I'm posting on suggested to try rooting with Stock Rom/kernel and installing the app. I'll be sure to back everything up of course. If it's a no go, then flashing it is. Thanks again for the help
Sure...glad I could help.
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I searched thru much of the articles and I am still a little fuzzy on the modification of the kernels.
When I added the stock enhancement, did it modify the kernel?
And if it did how big a deal is it? and if so how do you get back to the basic kernel?
This is the only subject that I find little organized info on. Probably an over sight on my part.
It is a little fuzzy, but you have to go through each dev area to see if you are getting a customized kernel or not. Example: TNT Lite does not have oen, but gADAM does. I state this in my first post.
Customized kernels give you better performance and things the vendor has not added (like CIFS support). Going on two of the kernels I've seen, you might need to be fairly technical to use them.
I am mulling over adding a customized kernel to TNT Lite, and breaking my usual protocol. Still debating that.
Can we load different kernals freely and switch between them if we want to try different ones? I'm on Vegan 7 and has pershoots kernal but i've also heard good things about clemsyns. I'm happy with the performance right now so if switching will open a can of worms id rather not, but if it's relatively risk free I wouldn't mind trying it out.
New kernels should not be taken lightly. Considered it the same danger as flashing a new rom.
Thanks all but I am still wandering.
My kernel ver is 2.6.32.9-00000-10.8.2-dirty
[email protected] #16
Is this stock or not? If not is it a problem?
Thanks in advance
Mantara said:
New kernels should not be taken lightly. Considered it the same danger as flashing a new rom.
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Thanks, I'll stick w the setup i have now, battery lasts all day and it's pretty fast.
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Can we load different kernals freely and switch between them if we want to try different ones? I'm on Vegan 7 and has pershoots kernal but i've also heard good things about clemsyns. I'm happy with the performance right now so if switching will open a can of worms id rather not, but if it's relatively risk free I wouldn't mind trying it out.
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you are free to upgrade your current kernel on vegan7, by flashing the .zip in my thread, through recovery, if you like.
this will bring you up to 2.6.32.36. be sure to flash the _gb file for gtab.
if you are using any external modules (cifs, etc.) those will also need to be updated. you can grab them from the lib..zip and push them to your system. instructions can be found on the droidbasement postings for gtab.
Finding good kernel install instructions is not that easy to find
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It is a little fuzzy, but you have to go through each dev area to see if you are getting a customized kernel or not. Example: TNT Lite does not have oen, but gADAM does. I state this in my first post.
Customized kernels give you better performance and things the vendor has not added (like CIFS support). Going on two of the kernels I've seen, you might need to be fairly technical to use them.
I am mulling over adding a customized kernel to TNT Lite, and breaking my usual protocol. Still debating that.
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Roebeet,
Please do as so far have not been able to find good kernel install instructions for the two ones you mention on your TnT Lite 4.x.x post. If you have somewhere good directions on how to update kernels please add/link them to your post as more than one technical nOOb like I are willing to read about it.
In case I do get lucky and you see this please invest 30 seconds reading this post as I hope it could help to increase speed as sdcard/sdcard2 have both the same cache http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012774
As always thanks for all you do and you will be enjoying a coffee/beer as soon as I get my gTablet delivered all the way down where I live (South America)... so you could imagine I am still have plenty of time to keep reading
achernez said:
Roebeet,
Please do as so far have not been able to find good kernel install instructions for the two ones you mention on your TnT Lite 4.x.x post. If you have somewhere good directions on how to update kernels please add/link them to your post as more than one technical nOOb like I are willing to read about it.
In case I do get lucky and you see this please invest 30 seconds reading this post as I hope it could help to increase speed as sdcard/sdcard2 have both the same cache http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012774
As always thanks for all you do and you will be enjoying a coffee/beer as soon as I get my gTablet delivered all the way down where I live (South America)... so you could imagine I am still have plenty of time to keep reading
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I deployed Clem's kernel to TNT Lite, this afternoon.
That sdcard item is interesting, but I'd have to really dig into it, more. It's an init.rc change so it would have to be added to a boot.img. Past experience has shown that it's best that I let some of the Power Users beta-test and report back first, before dropping it in a mod.
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you are free to upgrade your current kernel on vegan7, by flashing the .zip in my thread, through recovery, if you like.
this will bring you up to 2.6.32.36. be sure to flash the _gb file for gtab.
if you are using any external modules (cifs, etc.) those will also need to be updated. you can grab them from the lib..zip and push them to your system. instructions can be found on the droidbasement postings for gtab.
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ok I put the file "boot-cm_2632.36_gb-xtra-vfp_fp-032711.zip" on the tablet, should i wipe the cache or can i just apply the update. i already did a backup
edit: just did some google searching, I wiped the cache and dalvik, all is well, thanks pershoot!
Hi all,
I managed to port CWM to Galaxy player 4.0 (EU version - not for usa or KR). But I want your feedback to check if all works as it should.
Whats included:
-Voodoo Sound v10 (you need to install Voodoo Control or Voodoo Control Plus)
-CWM recovery 3.0.0.5 (with working su adb shell, usb mount storage, flash updates zip,...)
-Works on XXKPN or XXKPQ roms (or alternatively my custom rom)
-ROM Manager app is not supported: only reboot to recovery function works: don't try to update recovery from rom manager or to flash a rom from rom manager app
Here's the download link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9TXANJ6S
Please post your experiences (positive and negative) to help development. Thanks!
omg thank you....i have been waiting for CWM for a really long time.....i will give it a try...report to you later
Steve how is clockwork working on the 4 but not the 5. i dont see how its possible that they are even 1 tiny bit different aside from screen size.
have you tested CWM on the 5.0 and know that it does not work?
i would love to know your method for making it work on the 4.
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Steve how is clockwork working on the 4 but not the 5. i dont see how its possible that they are even 1 tiny bit different aside from screen size.
have you tested CWM on the 5.0 and know that it does not work?
i would love to know your method for making it work on the 4.
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They are maybe a little bit different on the hardware but on the software they are different. (very different.)
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They are maybe a little bit different on the hardware but on the software they are different. (very different.)
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i have read that here, but not sure exactly how.
odd how Sammy made them so software different.
but i guess 2 galaxy 1 devices are not the same, but then again those are carrier specific also.
grrr damn it i want CWM on the 5.0
v_lestat said:
i have read that here, but not sure exactly how.
odd how Sammy made them so software different.
but i guess 2 galaxy 1 devices are not the same, but then again those are carrier specific also.
grrr damn it i want CWM on the 5.0
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I have tried the kernel (not the new version) CWM work nicely (I was able to do a backup of my rom )
Clockwork worked fine but I did not know which device to select so I chose the I9000 and now the widgets and apps are messed up. Widgets do not show up, the apps "cannot be found" and the apps were shown with a box with the android in it. Luckily I was able to flash back to my stock ROM with no problems, but end up in losing my data -_-.
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Clockwork worked fine but I did not know which device to select so I chose the I9000 and now the widgets and apps are messed up. Widgets do not show up, the apps "cannot be found" and the apps were shown with a box with the android in it. Luckily I was able to flash back to my stock ROM with no problems, but end up in losing my data -_-.
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What are you talking about? You have downloaded rom manager and put the galaxy s I9000? (They are not the same device -_-)
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What are you talking about? You have downloaded rom manager and put the galaxy s I9000? (They are not the same device -_-)
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I know but I think that I could not find galaxy player on the list and the I9000 is the closest device and I tried it. Stupid me.
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I know but I think that I could not find galaxy player on the list and the I9000 is the closest device and I tried it. Stupid me.
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Which version of the galaxy player? If it european all devices bought in europe and in SEA area (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan) will work otherwise DON'T TRY THIS!!!!
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Which version of the galaxy player? If it european all devices bought in europe and in SEA area (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan) will work otherwise DON'T TRY THIS!!!!
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Its the SEA area I obviously read before I downloaded it.
Any hope for the U.S. version?
hi..
I uploaded the kernel into my Galaxy player 4.0 Korean version. It showed endless welcome screen (stuck at Galaxy player welcome screen).
Any fix?
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Steve how is clockwork working on the 4 but not the 5. i dont see how its possible that they are even 1 tiny bit different aside from screen size.
have you tested CWM on the 5.0 and know that it does not work?
i would love to know your method for making it work on the 4.
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I haven't tested on the 5 because I down't have it and sorry but I don't develop kernels for devices I don't own... it will result in bricking your device instead of mine...
I don't think it will difficult anyways... For the 4.0 I used a version of CWM for stiock SGS i9000 as the devices partition and structure is exactly the same.
Wheatly said:
Clockwork worked fine but I did not know which device to select so I chose the I9000 and now the widgets and apps are messed up. Widgets do not show up, the apps "cannot be found" and the apps were shown with a box with the android in it. Luckily I was able to flash back to my stock ROM with no problems, but end up in losing my data -_-.
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Obviously ROM manager is not supported apart from the reboot to recovery function. You flashed a i9000 rom on a different device, you are lucky you not bricked your device
Voodoo Control
Ok guys, i succeed to flashing my yp-g1 to this Kernel after flashing the ROM from STeVe from another thread in this forum. I think this rom and kernel work nice enough and my quadrant score is 1420 - 1524, even 1600++, if i run quadrant twice sequentially. Not bad improvement because my quadrant score before about 1408 (2.3.5 Gingerbread).
everything works : Wifi, Camera, FM Radio, Bluetooth, GPS, Voodoo Control (i install this my self), Animation, etc
Notification Area is not clean enough since STeVe write "STeVe's Galaxy Player" on this area.. after i see that, i feel that my yp-g1 is not mine, because there is your name (seriously, literally).
Overall : Nice Job STeVe .... Since it's the first and the only one Custom Rom for Galaxy S WIFI 4.0 until now.
Thank you.
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Any hope for the U.S. version?
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+1 that
Hello steve, I just wanted to let you know that I tried to flash the kernel on the us version and the only thing not working is the home button obviously. I'm LOVING voodoo sound, the sound is crystal clear now and the hiss basically disappeared!! so first of all thank you,second I was wondering if you could help me understand what to do to use your code while using the driver for the us version buttons...if that's what it is... I'm sorry I have zero knowledge about kernels but I know my way around basic linux(i manage web servers) ..it just seems pretty easy to me unexpert eyes to make it work if its just the buttons. Or if you want to do it I'll be glad to test it for you since I can reflash the stock rom so no bricking risks!
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Hello steve, I just wanted to let you know that I tried to flash the kernel on the us version and the only thing not working is the home button obviously. I'm LOVING voodoo sound, the sound is crystal clear now and the hiss basically disappeared!! so first of all thank you,second I was wondering if you could help me understand what to do to use your code while using the driver for the us version buttons...if that's what it is... I'm sorry I have zero knowledge about kernels but I know my way around basic linux(i manage web servers) ..it just seems pretty easy to me unexpert eyes to make it work if its just the buttons. Or if you want to do it I'll be glad to test it for you since I can reflash the stock rom so no bricking risks!
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PM sent
SteveS, could you send the PM to me as well? I am also very interested in porting voodoo to the US galaxy player 4.0.
Thank you.
I'm planning on getting this device shortly & was wondering if the stock kernel will work with most of the roms developed here? I'm just trying to do my homework so I can be ready when I have it in hand. I'm so ready to ditch the g2x.
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TBH I haven't seen a stock kernel NOT work with a Custom ROM. The only thing is some of the features i.e. Wifi Calling may not work. So it's always best to flash the recommended to avoid boot loops or bugs.
I just looked at four of the most popular ROMs, and in less than five minutes read that only one of them said stock kernel was ok. The other three say to flash either faux's kernel, xboarder's newest kernel, or the included boot.img in the download.
But yes the stock kernel will work but like just mentioned it will have limited functionality. In my opinion, read what the dev says in their OP and throughout their thread, but a whole thread on this isn't necessary.
I don't mean to be rude, just saying it like it is. Welcome!
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
Thanks for ur replys guy's. I have always used the stock kernel with every rom on every device I've used. I'm new to flashing kernels & every time I tried flashing a kernel I've always had issues. Thanks again for ur answers.
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I wonder how this thread's topic relates to development...
Okay let me clarify the whole kernel thing.
We have three types kernels to chose from.
The stock OTA kernel. That's what your phone comes with. It is secured which means it will not allow scripts to auto-start (which means that init.d is worthless) and does not default with superuser access from adb or terminal. You can still get root access but you always need to do "su" command.
The unsecured kernel. This is the kernel that comes with your rom. This is commonly found in the zip file of the custom rom that you download. The custom rom DOES NOT (which also means DOESN'T, WON'T, WILL NOT, CAN'T and CAN NOT) update the kernel by recovery like almost all the other phones do. We believe this is because we have bootloaders with S-ON. When or IF we get s-off we may be capable of flashing a kernel by recovery.
Faux123's kernel.
Refer to [Kernel]HTC Stock[2.6.35.13](v0.0.7)OC~1.73/UV/CIFS+UTF-8[Dec-30]
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But can't we flash Faux's kernel by recovery?
Yes and no. I developed a workaround to make that work however it doesn't directly flash the kernel from the recovery. It flashes the kernel after the phone has already booted which is why a second reboot is required.
Well... why not? I don't understand.
Unfortunately since the phone MUST come to a complete boot from a kernel that initiats init.d scripts (unsecured kernel as described above), we cannot use the above method going from a pure rooted OTA rom or when going from SenseUI 3.0 to SenseUI 3.5 or ICS roms. Let me know if you're confused by this.
Alright... so can you tell me more about Faux's kernel?
Well since I'm not Faux123 I'll try to answer this.
It's a slightly modified version of the unsecured kernel (capable of executing init.d scripts) that has been tweaked to allow slight over clocking and control over the voltage going to the CPU and RAM of the phone. This can help you or hurt you. You can push your processor harder and faster to increase performance but you may lose stability and drain your battery faster. Alternatively you can reduce the voltage and preserve battery life. At this time the kernel is NOT complete due to HTC not releasing the full source of their TI drivers. It would appear that since it is not technically their drivers, they don't have to release it.
So... what's the problem making the kernel?
Faux123 tried to make the kernel from source, unfortunately without the full source attempting to do so will lose wifi and wireless tethering abilities. Again... blame HTC for that. Until they release the full source we're stuck with this limitation.
So all this talking about kernels you still haven't explain how to flash it?
This part is easy.
Use this: [Guide][Tool] Kernel Flasher 2 Step/Kernel Restore Tool||Noob Proof||V3 released || or whatever directions are included with the ROM or kernel that you're interested in flashing. If you're skilled enough you can just use the fastboot commands.
From bootloader:
fastboot flash boot c:\directorytoboot\boot.img
(replace c:\directorytoboot with actual directory)
So in conclusion... as soon as HTC releases s-off for our devices as well as the full kernel source code we can have some really kick @$$ phones! Until then... we have to [email protected]$$ everything such as fastboot flashing our half-a$$ modified kernels. It's not the rom or kernel developers fault... it's HTC's.
Felinos11 said:
I wonder how this thread's topic relates to development...
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Yeah yeah... I'll move it.
Thank you binary for your excellent explanation. I posted it here because the people with the knowledge frequent this board & hope they would see it. I apologize if I posted this in the wrong place.
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Binary100100 said:
Yeah yeah... I'll move it.
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so how do I go back to stock kernel binary!!!!! i kid, i kid!!!
Stock kernel works fine.
seansk said:
so how do I go back to stock kernel binary!!!!! i kid, i kid!!!
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Go choke on some nitrous.
Binary100100 said:
Go choke on some nitrous.
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I love nitrous oxide, we had to try in in school, you should try it sometimes, we use it on kids, and some adults unfortunately that act like kids on the dental chair
seansk said:
I love nitrous oxide, we had to try in in school, you should try it sometimes, we use it on kids, and some adults unfortunately that act like kids on the dental chair
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I'll try it while at the range. The range masters should love that.
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I'll try it while at the range. The range masters should love that.
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Hmm...I don't know if those two will mix well!!!
So as the title says my gs2 is on its way! Unlocked international version. I plan on rooting, and installing cwm, do a nandroid of stock, then install an ics rom which rom is the most stable and have everythijng if not almost everything working properly?
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PLS search and read ...
PLS search and read ... there are a lot of threads covering ICS.
Wrong section = Q&A
ICS is not released test at your own risk .
jje
jerseykat1 said:
So as the title says my gs2 is on its way! Unlocked international version. I plan on rooting, and installing cwm, do a nandroid of stock, then install an ics rom which rom is the most stable and have everythijng if not almost everything working properly?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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WTF??? A quick Google of SPH-D700 shows that to be the Samsung Epic 4G, which is a Sprint phone. The I9100 is a GSM phone. Sprint is a CDMA network. I hope you're planning on changing carriers if you hope to use the I9100.
Unless you're just confused, and actually ordered a Sprint variant of the Galaxy SII, which is the SPH-D710, or as they call it, the Epic 4G Touch.
Just so I'm clear, the I9100 will NOT work on Sprint's network.
Yea I'm aware that I am on sprint right now. I am aware that the i9100 is GSM, and yes I will be using att.
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jerseykat1 said:
Yea I'm aware that I am on sprint right now. I am aware that the i9100 is GSM, and yes I will be using att.
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Hey, I had to check. Some folks just make uninformed decisions and are baffled when the equipment they order doesn't work on their network.
LP6 with my GPS fix works pretty damn well. FM Radio is the only real issue I have encountered. If you want a more ICS experience, push trebuchet or NOVA launcher to /system/app and it will be much better.
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It's so popular it's one of those phones - like Desire HD - that's known inside and out Been out in europe for ages, but the US had better carrier specific devices, faster CPUs, etc. At it's core the same device mind.
I was in no rush for ICS but tried WanamLite and all was fine, although the launcher freezes now and then which I put down to a full phone, and an early rom.
This used the CM9 trebuchet launcher. I've got to say almost everything about ICS is cleaner, faster, smoother than previous roms - custom or not. Easy task control, nice display, and little things I still keep discovering like when you connect via USB you get a choice of media device or camera (with the usual USB development option off).
I've had this thing months and must have flashed 50+ roms lol. In the end I stuck with Leomars then the combined Leomar/Checkrom HD because of the kitchen app for easy addons and upgrades.
If youve never used a samsung dont worry, its usually a simple app that will root it and install a recovery console <- very important, cause after that you can flash anything, and as long as you get back to recovery youll be fine. Backup often - complete rom via the recovery (power on, vol down) and a data/app backup with Titanium.
I don't think you need worry about ADB or odin anymore, but if you do just follow instructions on this site...
Your reward? the best phone around esp if the rom you use adds neat things like Jkays extensions, modded apps, kitchens, good theme engine, etc. For pure Android go for AOSP roms, otherwise they're a mish mash of parts.
Change the boot anim if you want, you might get a yellow warning triangle because the sammy knows the roms "illegitimate" but its easily removed.
Finally, should you need to, the stock roms and kernels and modems are here too if you need to get everything back to default, best get them quick as the download sites are dissapearing, or rip yours first before you burn another...
Have fun! You couldn't pick a better handset right now
essjayar said:
It's so popular it's one of those phones - like Desire HD - that's known inside and out Been out in europe for ages, but the US had better carrier specific devices, faster CPUs, etc. At it's core the same device mind.
I was in no rush for ICS but tried WanamLite and all was fine, although the launcher freezes now and then which I put down to a full phone, and an early rom.
This used the CM9 trebuchet launcher. I've got to say almost everything about ICS is cleaner, faster, smoother than previous roms - custom or not. Easy task control, nice display, and little things I still keep discovering like when you connect via USB you get a choice of media device or camera (with the usual USB development option off).
I've had this thing months and must have flashed 50+ roms lol. In the end I stuck with Leomars then the combined Leomar/Checkrom HD because of the kitchen app for easy addons and upgrades.
If youve never used a samsung dont worry, its usually a simple app that will root it and install a recovery console <- very important, cause after that you can flash anything, and as long as you get back to recovery youll be fine. Backup often - complete rom via the recovery (power on, vol down) and a data/app backup with Titanium.
I don't think you need worry about ADB or odin anymore, but if you do just follow instructions on this site...
Your reward? the best phone around esp if the rom you use adds neat things like Jkays extensions, modded apps, kitchens, good theme engine, etc. For pure Android go for AOSP roms, otherwise they're a mish mash of parts.
Change the boot anim if you want, you might get a yellow warning triangle because the sammy knows the roms "illegitimate" but its easily removed.
Finally, should you need to, the stock roms and kernels and modems are here too if you need to get everything back to default, best get them quick as the download sites are dissapearing, or rip yours first before you burn another...
Have fun! You couldn't pick a better handset right now
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Just FYI. Bold/Italic/Underlined part is not exactly true. Some of the US carrier specific models have completely different hardware, and have faster clock speeds because they use inferior CPUs.
i got my i9100 today. but i am having some problems trying to get it rooted. using this method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 when i go to get the insecure kernel my kernel is not listed, and my original kernel is not listed either. So i am not sure if i do this rooting method using any kernel from the list if it will brick my phone or not.
waiting a reply from someone in the threads before i proceed.
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jerseykat1 said:
i got my i9100 today. but i am having some problems trying to get it rooted. using this method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 when i go to get the insecure kernel my kernel is not listed, and my original kernel is not listed either. So i am not sure if i do this rooting method using any kernel from the list if it will brick my phone or not.
waiting a reply from someone in the threads before i proceed.
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From what I can tell, you need the insecure KJ2 kernel. That kernel is no longer directly linked on Odia's insecure kernel page, but there's a link to his Hotfile upload site where all older kernels are stored.
ctomgee said:
From what I can tell, you need the insecure KJ2 kernel. That kernel is no longer directly linked on Odia's insecure kernel page, but there's a link to his Hotfile upload site where all older kernels are stored.
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never dawned on me that i had an older kernel and that i should look at the older kernel list.. (i did just buy the phone) Duuuuuhhh.. no i am not being sarcastic (text doesnt always translate your true intentions, just thought i would clear that up)
Thank you.
jerseykat1 said:
never dawned on me that i had an older kernel and that i should look at the older kernel list.. (i did just buy the phone) Duuuuuhhh.. no i am not being sarcastic (text doesnt always translate your true intentions, just thought i would clear that up)
Thank you.
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Tech moves at lightspeed.
ctomgee said:
Tech moves at lightspeed.
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I am officially rooted. Thank you very much. now to get CWM installed!
Hey guys, I really want to strip all the google apps and the samsung apps from a rom. Get it down to a cyanogen level. The stock rom is Odin but I can make a recovery rom.
I don't expect anyone to waste their time spoon feeding me and I am honestly too stupid and busy to learn. What I am looking for is a close to zero learning curve way of stripping a rom.
Is it possible and how?
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And yes, someone has already done it but they are gone and the links are dead.
Please, someone with more experience correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you just find a core version of Gapps.zip that is compatible with your kernel, boot to recovery, format system partition, then flash the Gapps?
jony121 said:
Hey guys, I really want to strip all the google apps and the samsung apps from a rom. Get it down to a cyanogen level. The stock rom is Odin but I can make a recovery rom.
I don't expect anyone to waste their time spoon feeding me and I am honestly too stupid and busy to learn. What I am looking for is a close to zero learning curve way of stripping a rom.
Is it possible and how?
P.S.
And yes, someone has already done it but they are gone and the links are dead.
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smirciat said:
Please, someone with more experience correct me if I'm wrong, but can't you just find a core version of Gapps.zip that is compatible with your kernel, boot to recovery, format system partition, then flash the Gapps?
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That sounds feasible. Though I think there are unofficial apk that you can just install rather than have to flash an update. I know cyanogen do that.
Did a lot of searching and got three good leads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568913
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9879156
http://www.askabouthugo.com/mobile-technology/how-to-remove-unused-android-apps-from-custom-rom/
Last one is a bit much, don't want to risk dependency issues.