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[Q] Do I need to mess with my kernal?

You can tell this is a noob question. I will get my Gtab on Monday so I am doing my homework now. I plan on going with the Vegan rom. My question is what determines if you change to another kernal? Is it like the ROm you choose the kernal that gives you attributes you want? I think I can install the new ROM easily with all the great tutorials here but the kernal change has me worried. I have looked at several threads on how to install and it seems way over my head. If someone could please give me a quick and dirty on kernal stuff I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
Tt

download the kernel and then flash it like a rom. Its the adding of modules where you need to read. You may not need any of them so it would completely painless

Tks for the response thebadfrog. I guess I will continue to look for things to read up on it.
Tt

[Q] what do i do next?

sorry if this has already been asked im having trouble finding what i need ....i just rooted my g2x with Gingerbread OTA 2.3.3 Rooted flashable zip v1.0.0 and got rid of most bloat. can anybody help me with what to do next/ this is my first smart phone i was looking into overclocking and roms? im stupid i guess or just to worried on screwing up.im not sure i get this its all new to me what do i do next to make this a killer fast reliable phone ?

ministeroflove said:
sorry if this has already been asked im having trouble finding what i need ....i just rooted my g2x with Gingerbread OTA 2.3.3 Rooted flashable zip v1.0.0 and got rid of most bloat. can anybody help me with what to do next/ this is my first smart phone i was looking into overclocking and roms? im stupid i guess or just to worried on screwing up.im not sure i get this its all new to me what do i do next to make this a killer fast reliable phone ?
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Hello and welcome to XDA...
First, I recommend reading the stickies posted in the forum and learning as much as you can about the inner-workings of the community... from there, things get easier.
Points of advice...
- Flashing Roms and Kernels can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be... meaning, if you search the forum well and learn what you're doing, it becomes as simple as ever...
- Never flash anything without making a nandroid backup first... if you don't know what that means, use the search function for XDA and lookup "nandroid"
Lastly,
Most people are going to recommend you flash yourself Cyanogenmod 7. The latest stable build is RC1 and can be found here and other "usual places".
Once you flash CM7 (a "rom") then you can flash a Kernel if you want... I'd be willing to put my neck out and say that faux has the most reliable and most popular Kernel out right now in conjunction with CM7...
The best thing you can do for yourself is read... take the time to read as much as you can and answer your own questions slowly over time... there is no reason to go flashing away until you fully understand what it is that you are doing.
Hope that gets you started in the right direction... good luck and have fun!

[Q] Is it worth it? Suggestions?

hey guys!
So I'm new to this forum, as well as android. I know of my friend who has a Samsung csptiate, and he loves it. I however just got a Motorola xoom, and was wondering if rooting and putting a custom rom is worth it?
If so, do you guys have any suggestions for roms?
Thanks guys!

It really depends what you want to do with your Xoom and your feelings of your Xoom's performance. If you are happy with what you can do and the speed of your Xoom then I say no do not bother with rooting and custom ROM's.
If on the other hand you want to do more and want more speed doing it, yes by all means root and install a custom ROM. I highly recommend the Tiamat ROM's. It will give you more features and more control over your Xoom. They have a new ROM in the works so you may want to take your time researching your options.
The best advice I can give you is to do your research. Find the how-to guides, download all the files and read and re-read all the instructions. Make sure you fully understand what you are doing before you do it. Most problems come from people making small mistakes and not following the instructions step by step and word for word. Make sure to use the exact versions of files specified. Do not assume that a newer version of something is better or has the same features. There is a risk of bricking your Xoom whenever you flash something, but if you are carefull and follow instructions the risk is minimal and there are people in the forums who are willing and capable of helping.

Honestly, I want more speed. Do you also have to put a custom kernel?
If so, which kernel do you recommend?

You do not have to load a custom kernel to overclock, but honestly if you are gonig to go through the hassel of unlocking and rooting you might as well. Just know that as soon as you unlock your Xoom, you will have to wipe it clean. So backup your data and record what apps you have installed.
I personally have been very happy with the Tiamat kernels/ROMS. I started only installing the Tiamat kernel but quickly installed the ROM. If you install the latest ROM it includes the latest kernel as well. As I mentioned they are planning on releasing a new version soon. I usually wait a couple days after a new ROM is released to see if there are any major issues before I make the jump.
Take a look at this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1209341 . This should answer a lot of your questions and point you to the guides to get you as far as you decide to go.

[Q] SGS4G

Okay, Let me start by saying two things. Yes I'm new to this. And yes I looked in the forums for something similar.
Now, basically I just recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S 4G. It is Model SGH-T959V, Firmware 2.2.1, Baseband T959VUVKB5, Build FROYO.VUVKB5. There are a few things I was wanting to ask the community.
Is it possible or a good idea to update it to JB, ICS, GB. And if so what are the benefits and procedures to do so?
Secondly, I've been looking into getting some custom roms. So far the only things I have found haven't been comprehensible. They either require a higher firmware version, have no explanation as to what the rom does, or have highly technical steps which are way beyond me. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what would be some good roms? What they do? And the benefits of using them?
If this has all been discussed somewhere else and have just missed it, please feel free to link to the thread and close this one.

ok i see you are new to the concept of flashing and rooting ....etc) you should try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
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Is it possible or a good idea to update it to JB, ICS, GB. And if so what are the benefits and procedures to do so?
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First, you should start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716 Second here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V now you have all the source of instructions and guides to follow all you have to do is take some time to read and search. and now good luck to you and your phone..

Well, as for the Odin thing a lot of people have said it can brick your device, and that's not something wanna do.
As for the other guides, I started it, I got to the point where I'm updated to GB 2.3.6. The rest of the stuff didnt say what it was for, so I was unsure as whether or not to proceed. Are they required for flashing ROMs? Or just extra stuff?
The last one didn't seem to have anything really useful, but I didnt look at every last thing.
And what about useful ROMs? I've looked around online and a lot people recommend Cyanogenmod, although no one has said what it does. I looked at the steps and it seemed over complicated to install for someone new to this stuff.

Are they required for flashing ROMs? Or just extra stuff?
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And what about useful ROMs?
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In this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V it will guide you to rest of Custom rom's and kernel's that you must need to use in order to
start flashing custom rom and kernels. the rest is a guide which you can use and it will save you'r time from looking around.. The only rom which is very much stable to our phone are
GB and ICS while Cyanogenmod 10/10.1 are still in Alpha and beta stage..

Yeah, I saw that as I looked through it more. Just a lot of it is way over my head so it's gonna take me a while to get to it

That's right, you will never get lost by following that guide because everything you need to know are already in there.. just take some time to read and you
will be enlightened as you go on the process..

Well, my biggest problem is I keep looking for useful and cool ROMs, but haven't found any so far. So at the moment I can justify to myself to go through all those things just to not have anything to put on it. So far I like the GB look and feel much better than FROYO. I've found a few minor apps here and there, but so far nothing that has required flashing.

Or you can check some of the great ICS rom's we have, here i am going to provide some links of it for you.
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1733097
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034855
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730954
4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886035
Or some goodness of GB
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669364
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404863
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598561
This are just few of the rom's we have that i personally try and use it by myself, but you can have as much as you like and you can take a look at the development section and hand pick some
of the great rom's courtesy of our great dev's..

Cool, I'll check out those GB ones. Thanx

Good luck and make sure to follow as per OP's instruction of flashing the respective rom's to avoid further problem, u won't get lost as every instructions are provided
for the ease of use and flashing.. and take some time to each and every rom you flash so that you can personally experience the goodness and you can make a choice which rom you think it's best for you..

[Q] New to the Infinity with some Q's for the experts

Hi all,
I just picked up my Infinity off Craigslist the other day. I know, a little late but I have been lusting after one for quite a while but just couldn't justify the price tag. I finally found one in Amethyst gray 64mb model with keyboard dock and some other goodies for a price that I could afford so I picked it up. I have been reading the forum for a while so I was aware of what to look for and, although it does have a little bit of a loose screen, i really don't feel that bad about it for the price.
I am not new to Android so I have already unlocked and rooted it using the Asus unlock tool and motochopper. I read through all of the "All in one" posts and that lead me to install CROMI-X 4.6.9 although I was still a bit confused about which ROM to install. Is CROMI-X the new version or is it ClearROM Inheritance? The ROM I installed definitely seems a lot more snappy than the stock ROM and the device seems to be working very well.
If anyone could help me with some of the generic questions I have below I would greatly appreciate it.
Which ROM is the current favorite?
Is Data2SD really necessary?
If I move to Data2SD, can I do anything with the 64MB or does this essentially become not used?
Should I install a separate kernel than the one with the ROM? If so, Is this done through the TWRP utility just like a ROM?
One more thing, DEODEX'ed or ODEX? Do they run differently or is it just a developer thing?
I know that the activity around this device has wained but if there is one of you experts out there that wouldn't mind answering another Newbie's questions I would appreciate it.
Thanks again for the great forum and all the effort you all put into it.
Jeff

gixxer340 said:
Hi all,
I just picked up my Infinity off Craigslist the other day. I know, a little late but I have been lusting after one for quite a while but just couldn't justify the price tag. I finally found one in Amethyst gray 64mb model with keyboard dock and some other goodies for a price that I could afford so I picked it up. I have been reading the forum for a while so I was aware of what to look for and, although it does have a little bit of a loose screen, i really don't feel that bad about it for the price.
I am not new to Android so I have already unlocked and rooted it using the Asus unlock tool and motochopper. I read through all of the "All in one" posts and that lead me to install CROMI-X 4.6.9 although I was still a bit confused about which ROM to install. Is CROMI-X the new version or is it ClearROM Inheritance? The ROM I installed definitely seems a lot more snappy than the stock ROM and the device seems to be working very well.
If anyone could help me with some of the generic questions I have below I would greatly appreciate it.
Which ROM is the current favorite?
Is Data2SD really necessary?
If I move to Data2SD, can I do anything with the 64MB or does this essentially become not used?
Should I install a separate kernel than the one with the ROM? If so, Is this done through the TWRP utility just like a ROM?
One more thing, DEODEX'ed or ODEX? Do they run differently or is it just a developer thing?
I know that the activity around this device has wained but if there is one of you experts out there that wouldn't mind answering another Newbie's questions I would appreciate it.
Thanks again for the great forum and all the effort you all put into it.
Jeff
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CROMI (CleanROM Inheritance) roms were based on JB 4.1. CROMi-X (CleanROM Inheritance-Xenogenesis - don''t ask) is based on JB 4.2. The CROMI roms are no longer under development - officially retired so to speak.
1: Mine? CROMiX - nothing like it! :laugh:
But that really is a matter of taste and what you crave. The CM ROMs have more customization options, the CleanROMs are designed to stay close to stock which has the advantage that they use Asus' drivers for all the hardware, which in general means: fewer conflicts and a smoother experience.
2. Most of those using Data2SD seem to report that any improvements in speed are negligible, if existent at all since about CROMiX 4.5.
If you really like to tinker and solve all kinds of problems - go ahead and try it. I have not used it myself. Seems to create more problems than it solves...
3. I think you had the choice between 3 different kernels in the Aroma installer already: _thatV3, the data2sd _that kernel and sbdags stock kernel.
If you quickly want to switch these you can just reflash the rom or: Check, I think it's post 2 or 3 of the CromiX thread. sbdags has a kernel installer which allows you to quickly change kernels without re-flashing.
Other than that Max's and Hund's kernels are popular - look for them in the Development section. And those you would flash through TWRP.
4. ODEX/DEODEX? Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate? ODEX may be just a tad stabler and faster, but that's a matter of opinion.
Hint: about 1/2 inch above the download link for CROMiX 4.6.8 is a link with an in depth discussion on exactly this question.
I can't really say that the activity around this device has "wained". sbdags keeps us pretty busy flashing! :cyclops:
I almost groan when he releases yet another incarnation. Until I flashed it - then I dance and sing. You think he can't make CROMi-X any better each time! And then he does....

gixxer340 said:
Hi all,
I just picked up my Infinity off Craigslist the other day. I know, a little late but I have been lusting after one for quite a while but just couldn't justify the price tag. I finally found one in Amethyst gray 64mb model with keyboard dock and some other goodies for a price that I could afford so I picked it up. I have been reading the forum for a while so I was aware of what to look for and, although it does have a little bit of a loose screen, i really don't feel that bad about it for the price.
I am not new to Android so I have already unlocked and rooted it using the Asus unlock tool and motochopper. I read through all of the "All in one" posts and that lead me to install CROMI-X 4.6.9 although I was still a bit confused about which ROM to install. Is CROMI-X the new version or is it ClearROM Inheritance? The ROM I installed definitely seems a lot more snappy than the stock ROM and the device seems to be working very well.
If anyone could help me with some of the generic questions I have below I would greatly appreciate it.
Which ROM is the current favorite?
Is Data2SD really necessary?
If I move to Data2SD, can I do anything with the 64MB or does this essentially become not used?
Should I install a separate kernel than the one with the ROM? If so, Is this done through the TWRP utility just like a ROM?
One more thing, DEODEX'ed or ODEX? Do they run differently or is it just a developer thing?
I know that the activity around this device has wained but if there is one of you experts out there that wouldn't mind answering another Newbie's questions I would appreciate it.
Thanks again for the great forum and all the effort you all put into it.
Jeff
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1. Chromi-X (majority of TF700 users are on this rom, however it's up to you to decide among other great roms)
2. IMO it doesn't make such a great differences on the speed of the tablet, maybe a little. I have tried it and i find it a little pointless. What it does is that it gives you a higher score on Quadrant - it's an app that evaluate the score of your tablet. With or without, it doesn't make much difference on the user experience.
3. Yes, you should if you want the latest kernel. You can flash the rom without the kernel and it will not make any changes to your kernel. I suggest you try Max kernel.
4. ODEX if you're normal user like me.

Odexed CROMI-X 4.6.9 (i.e., 4.6.8 plus the 4.6.9 system patch), no data2sd (finicky and error-prone setup with marginal profits at best; I've used it for a while, and the only tangible benefit is apps installing a few seconds faster).
And welcome to the club!
PS (/EDIT): ODEXed because it installs faster (readu p on the difference here: http://www.redmondpie.com/odexed-vs-deodexed-the-difference-between-the-two-android-roms-explained/ or search for _that's Debunking Tonight feature on the forum. ). You'd only want DEODEXed if you're going to theme it yourself. If you want to theme the ODEXed version, look at pjc21's work -- it's great!

A big thanks to all. I can't believe how quickly my Q's were answered. It looks like I am in pretty good shape with the exception of using a different kernel if I would like. I am all about having a stable machine and just using it so I may be there already but I am also a tinkerer. Since I now have the ability to do Nandroid backups I am basically able to find a good setup and not worry about getting back to it. That was why I knew I needed to be unlocked. Any other input is very welcome and I am glad to be part of this group.
Thanks again
Jeff

Where do I find the Max kernel? I have looked all over and can't even find many references to it.
Thanks
Jeff

gixxer340 said:
Where do I find the Max kernel? I have looked all over and can't even find many references to it.
Thanks
Jeff
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230856
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk HD

berndblb said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230856
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I just tried to flash the V4 RC1 zip in TWRP and it failed. I was able to find the V3 kernel though in the CORMI-X post and it flashed fine. Am I doing something wrong? should I go to V4?
Thanks again
Jeff

gixxer340 said:
I just tried to flash the V4 RC1 zip in TWRP and it failed. I was able to find the V3 kernel though in the CORMI-X post and it flashed fine. Am I doing something wrong? should I go to V4?
Thanks again
Jeff
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Have you checked the MD5 checksum? (I use Hashtab for checking, really convenient: http://www.implbits.com/HashTab/HashTabWindows.aspx#) The download may have been corrupted. You could disable signature checking (temporarily), but please only do that when you are absolutely sure that the file is healthy!
I haven't used MaxKernel myself, but judging from the changelog it might be best to get v4 on there -- I see optimizations in code, sio being re-added... Having said that, I'm on the new _that v3 and I love it. Overclockability is nice and all, but when it is unstable (judging from the thread and some earlier comments in the forums, I would not deem that kernel stable to my standards).