Hi, im currently on an unrooted PLKL01C185B382 with a locked bootloader. Im thinking of rooting my device but i need some advice. I dont want to change the stock rom but wanna try a custom kernel to see change in performance in terms of ram usage and battery life. Which custom kernels can i use with B382.
Secondly, will i lose data on internal storage and memory card if i unlock my bootloader?
O recommend DigiKernel 1.2
It's discontinued, but very nice kernel.
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I am using optimus one p500 with android 2.2.2 kernel version 2.6.32.9.
I want to increase the speed of cpu. I have rooted my phone and heard by applying kernel file increases ur performance.
I am new to this can any 1 tell me the procedure to install custom kernel?
And yes i dont want to install custom rom.
root it, install recovery, pick a kernel, flash it through recovery..done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
you'll find all the guides and all the recources you'll need
Hi. I'm quite new to phone hacking so I'd like to know what would the benefits of getting a custom kernel be? Also, Juwe11's script for ram optimization is only for kernel's which supports init.d. Does the stock Bell Atrix kernel support init.d? If not, which one does? Finally, if I were to flash a custom kernel or even a custom ROM to my phone would that cause a problem once I update to the official Gingerbread update coming out soon? Thanks guys.
lexx210 said:
Hi. I'm quite new to phone hacking so I'd like to know what would the benefits of getting a custom kernel be? Also, Juwe11's script for ram optimization is only for kernel's which supports init.d. Does the stock Bell Atrix kernel support init.d? If not, which one does? Finally, if I were to flash a custom kernel or even a custom ROM to my phone would that cause a problem once I update to the official Gingerbread update coming out soon? Thanks guys.
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custom kernels give benefits android cant do on its own. mainly adding some kind of hardware interaction based support. the biggest advantage with a custom kernel is overclocking.
init.d - i dont know
yes. it would. if you are on a custom rom you will not get the ota. you will need to flash back to stock. but chances are. we will have a gingerbread rom far better then the official far before it comes out.
That is very helpful. Thank you. So Bell Atrix's already have a ROM for Gingerbread and it is confirmed working if I'm not mistaken? Also, if I unlock my bootloader does that automatically give me Gingerbread and could I still update to the official one if need be at this point with no problems? Finally, can any ROM out there be flashed to the Atrix or are there only certain ones?
lexx210 said:
That is very helpful. Thank you. So Bell Atrix's already have a ROM for Gingerbread and it is confirmed working if I'm not mistaken? Also, if I unlock my bootloader does that automatically give me Gingerbread and could I still update to the official one if need be at this point with no problems? Finally, can any ROM out there be flashed to the Atrix or are there only certain ones?
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im on at&t so i cant answer 100% accurately so someone please step in if you know the answer. if you unlock the bootloader that does not automatically give you gingerbread. just the openness to flash the different partitions of the device with anything you want. such as a gingerbread rom. also im not sure about official roms because once im unlocked i stay far far away from them. and for your last question. right now you have to flash specific roms. you should not flash an at&t rom at this point. although i here that issue is being worked on so we hopefully we will be able to share roms between carriers soon
Hi guys,
I am relatively new to android development and wasn't sure what kernel was..
My main concern is the phone's battery consumption. I've read a post about having some kernel for increased battery life. Well, to root the phone, new kernel is installed, right? does that mean I need to install a new kernel? Will installing a stock kernel remove the root?
jc830 said:
Hi guys,
I am relatively new to android development and wasn't sure what kernel was..
My main concern is the phone's battery consumption. I've read a post about having some kernel for increased battery life. Well, to root the phone, new kernel is installed, right? does that mean I need to install a new kernel? Will installing a stock kernel remove the root?
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Once you've rooted, you can remove the stock kernel.
There are three rooting methods for our phone - two involve custom kernels, one involves flashing a prerooted system images.
And yes - my kernel does have a few power management fixes (nothing extreme, but should have some improvements in battery life) with more to come.
However it's nothing compared to debloating the pile of AT&T's background services in the stock firmware...
Hello everyone, I have just received my beloved white X10a after letting a friend of mine borrow it for almost a year now. I know how to flash ROMS and know some (although very little) about Android tweaking and things like that. Coming back to the X10 forums it seems that the bootloader has finally been unlocked!
I have not unlocked it yet and I am running Donut 2.2 with XperiaS look along with ThKernel 2.6.29. I am enjoying the smoothness and average battery life (this battery is super old so I imagine that it's lasting capabilities have diminished a little). Anyway, I don't use my X10 for much, just a few games like Draw Something, but mostly I like reading manga or e-books and forums. I edit a good bit of pictures as well.
So, what I want to know is am I going to benefit from unlocking my bootloader? I know unlocking it allows so much more control over your phone but since there are not many devs still here in the X10 forums, is it even worth it? Will I benefit from anything by using kernels for unlocked bootloaders with my phone usage? I have never overclocked a phone because I really had no need for it but is it safe to use an overclock-capable kernel but use the native voltage at all times?
Hey pal yeah it is basically as u said there a few nice kernels about now with oc, built in recoveries (xrec, cwm and bootmenu-kernel booting) and many other tweaks and things. Its well worth doin as with flashtool its so easy to do it just one button. There are kernels for locked bl i think but dont know if they as good never used one (i unlocked as soon as the laser released it) id say personally do it
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Locked bootloaders allows you to have custom kernels too, but they're not as advanced as the custom kernels for unlocked bootloaders. If you have a custom kernel that you have in mind to use and it has specific patches/fixes/additions that's only for unlocked bootloader (which you need), you should unlock your bootloader.
Plus, some ROMs requires you to have unlocked bootloaders (i.e. FXP CM7/CM9) as they require their own custom kernels (which has patches/fixes/additions that can only be used/made/added with unlocked bootloaders).
Furthermore, with unlocked bootloader, it allows you to use BOTH custom kernels which were designed for locked and unlocked bootloader thanks to D's BootMan (but you still need to use the recommended kernel for the ROM that you're going to use).
Give it sometime, think about it. Once you've decided, take your action. And make sure to test your USB connection first as if they're broken, you might ended up getting your USB disconnected while in the process of unlocked bootloader (which will result in bricking the phone).
I really appreciate the insight guys.
Hello, I am super new to xda and to phone rooting. I've recently got a Xiamoni Redmi Note 4 and I really want to root it to unlock the FULL potential of my phone. I'll keep the rest of this thread short by asking:
1. Does MIUI Version matter? I am currently on Global 8.5 l Stable 8.5.4.0 (MCFMIED) Android Version 7.0 NRD90M I am also on a snapdragon
2. Once I unlock my bootloader, is the bootloader unlocked for good?
3. Where can I find a systemless root guide for my phone? (FOR SNAPDRAGON)
4. What are custom roms exactly? What would you suggest?
1) IDK if MIUI version seriously matters but I'd highly recommend to update it to the latest stable.
2) Bootloader is locked for the security of phones, for common users. For further read, see this.
3) Search for "Magisk". You'll VERY easily find the guide and everything you need.
4) Custom ROM is technically an OS. Very usually they're just different flavors of Android. When you flash a custom rom in your phone you're basically changing the phone's OS. You usually get the benefit of getting a smoother, clutter-free phone with a custom rom, well obviously there're risks which you know (or can google).
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1) IDK if MIUI version seriously matters but I'd highly recommend to update it to the latest stable.
2) Bootloader is locked for the security of phones, for common users. For further read, see this.
3) Search for "Magisk". You'll VERY easily find the guide and everything you need.
4) Custom ROM is technically an OS. Very usually they're just different flavors of Android. When you flash a custom rom in your phone you're basically changing the phone's OS. You usually get the benefit of getting a smoother, clutter-free phone with a custom rom, well obviously there're risks which you know (or can google).
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Nope. I can't tell anything beside these facts. Nice reply. Only that I'd suggest avoiding miui roms and once rooted, flashing of a pure, aosp based Rom.