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Former Droid X User Needs Help Transitioning

I'm making the transition from my old Droid X to the VZW Galaxy S3, and I have a few questions. The flashing process between these two phones are quite different and perhaps another ex-Droid X user (or just an all around knowledgeable person) could help me out.
1. To my knowledge, we were never able to flash Kernels on the Droid X because of its locked bootloader. So how does Kernel flashing work? Are there certain kernels that only pair with certain roms, or can you flash any kernel you like with any rom? I have a feeling it's the former, as I've already seen kernels categorized i.e. Touchwiz Kernels or CM10 based kernels.
2. With the Droid X, all roms were flashed using CWM. But with this phone that's not always the case right? Some may require a kexec method or even a custom recovery image, correct?
3. I've seen a few roms recommend backing up IMEI / MEID / EFS data before flashing. Is something I should consider doing whenever I flash, just as one would do a nandroid backup?
4. I've seen a few threads mentioning flash count, resetting flash count, etc. Should I be concerned with flash count? If so, why?
5. With the Droid X, before you could flash a rom, you had to make sure the firmware you were on was compatible with whatever rom you were trying out. For example, if you wanted to try cm7 you had to flash over the stock froyo kernel. If you wanted to try miui you had to flash over a stock gingerbread kernel. However, it would seem, with the S3 you can flash any rom (whether it be an ics rom or a jb rom) over stock 4.0.4. Is this correct? Can you flash an ics rom over the top of a jb rom? Or do you always have to revert back to ics stock?
6. Is Odin the Samsung equivalent of rsd lite?

D-meist said:
I'm making the transition from my old Droid X to the VZW Galaxy S3, and I have a few questions. The flashing process between these two phones are quite different and perhaps another ex-Droid X user (or just an all around knowledgeable person) could help me out.
1. To my knowledge, we were never able to flash Kernels on the Droid X because of its locked bootloader. So how does Kernel flashing work? Are there certain kernels that only pair with certain roms, or can you flash any kernel you like with any rom? I have a feeling it's the former, as I've already seen kernels categorized i.e. Touchwiz Kernels or CM10 based kernels.
2. With the Droid X, all roms were flashed using CWM. But with this phone that's not always the case right? Some may require a kexec method or even a custom recovery image, correct?
3. I've seen a few roms recommend backing up IMEI / MEID / EFS data before flashing. Is something I should consider doing whenever I flash, just as one would do a nandroid backup?
4. I've seen a few threads mentioning flash count, resetting flash count, etc. Should I be concerned with flash count? If so, why?
5. With the Droid X, before you could flash a rom, you had to make sure the firmware you were on was compatible with whatever rom you were trying out. For example, if you wanted to try cm7 you had to flash over the stock froyo kernel. If you wanted to try miui you had to flash over a stock gingerbread kernel. However, it would seem, with the S3 you can flash any rom (whether it be an ics rom or a jb rom) over stock 4.0.4. Is this correct? Can you flash an ics rom over the top of a jb rom? Or do you always have to revert back to ics stock?
6. Is Odin the Samsung equivalent of rsd lite?
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1. Flashing kernels has been made as simple as flashing ROMs
2. kexec is outdated since the bootloader got unlocked. You can also still use CWM on this or there's another recovery that people like called TWRP (Download an app called EZ-Recovery from the play store, youll need it to flash any recovery)
3. Losing IMEI is a royal paiin in the arse, but it's rare. Either way you want to back it up. I believe the guide on how to do so is in the Development Forum.
4. I haven't tripped the flash count. Basically all it is is a way for Verizon to tell if you been f'in with your phone. I Believe that only AOSP/AOKP ROMs can trip it, not stock ROMS
5. It's a bit simpler flashing between ROMs on this phone. Just wipe data/factory reset and flash away. For the most part.
6. Yes it is basically.
Check the guide out in my sig, it'll explain how to do most everything in detail.

Brian Gove said:
1. Flashing kernels has been made as simple as flashing ROMs
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To Elaborate on this just a bit, yes it is as easy as flashing roms but you were correct in saying that there are aosp kernels and there are tw kernels. just make sure the os version (ICS, JB) and the framework (TW, AOSP) match your rom and you are good to go!

Relentless D said:
To Elaborate on this just a bit, yes it is as easy as flashing roms but you were correct in saying that there are aosp kernels and there are tw kernels. just make sure the os version (ICS, JB) and the framework (TW, AOSP) match your rom and you are good to go!
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Thanks Brian and Relentless. Going to cut my teeth on an easy TW rom for starters, probably Synergy.

D-meist said:
Thanks Brian and Relentless. Going to cut my teeth on an easy TW rom for starters, probably Synergy.
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If you are just getting your feet wet with tw roms, you might consider giving Bean's a try. I've been using Build 9 since it dropped and it's smooth.
imo, it's themed just enough to not look like a straight tw rom, the performance is great and the battery life is fantastic as well.
I've tried synergy once or twice and was never quite completely satisfied with it.

D-meist said:
Thanks Brian and Relentless. Going to cut my teeth on an easy TW rom for starters, probably Synergy.
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I haven't run CM or MIUI or any other AOSP ROM on this phone so take this with a grain of salt;
If you want cool stuff and constant bugs/lack of normal features go with the AOSP....
If you want some cool stuff and a nice stable daily driver... go with the TW ROMs. I've been running Synergy since 1.2(or 3 I cant remember lol) and I love it. Everything works on it, it's stable, and it's currently being ported to Jelly Bean so I can't wait for that shtuff. Eschelon and the rest of his team are good about listening to feature suggestions/requests too when they got time so more and more will be added.

Brian Gove said:
I haven't run CM or MIUI or any other AOSP ROM on this phone so take this with a grain of salt;
If you want cool stuff and constant bugs/lack of normal features go with the AOSP....
If you want some cool stuff and a nice stable daily driver... go with the TW ROMs. I've been running Synergy since 1.2(or 3 I cant remember lol) and I love it. Everything works on it, it's stable, and it's currently being ported to Jelly Bean so I can't wait for that shtuff. Eschelon and the rest of his team are good about listening to feature suggestions/requests too when they got time so more and more will be added.
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Relentless D said:
If you are just getting your feet wet with tw roms, you might consider giving Bean's a try. I've been using Build 9 since it dropped and it's smooth.
imo, it's themed just enough to not look like a straight tw rom, the performance is great and the battery life is fantastic as well.
I've tried synergy once or twice and was never quite completely satisfied with it.
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The moral of the story...Try out a few different roms What is amazing for one person might not be for the next. I'm flashing new roms every few days because I always want to see what else is out there.

Relentless D said:
The moral of the story...Try out a few different roms What is amazing for one person might not be for the next. I'm flashing new roms every few days because I always want to see what else is out there.
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Yea I had beans for a little while... I honestly cant remember why I switched. I was just suggesting he stick with the TW ROMs period cuz I dont feel the AOSP ROMs are anywhere near stable enough yet.

Don't want to hijack OP's thread, but do any of you know how to check flash counter?
I will be getting my FOURTH sg3 this week, and this is the first time I will be returning a phone that I had rooted/unlocked/rommed. I'm all back to stock, just want to make sure I don't get a bill for $600.

Kreeker said:
Don't want to hijack OP's thread, but do any of you know how to check flash counter?
I will be getting my FOURTH sg3 this week, and this is the first time I will be returning a phone that I had rooted/unlocked/rommed. I'm all back to stock, just want to make sure I don't get a bill for $600.
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haven't tried it but this is the best I've found searching around real quick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781471

Brian Gove said:
3. Losing IMEI is a royal paiin in the arse, but it's rare. Either way you want to back it up. I believe the guide on how to do so is in the Development Forum.
How "rare" is it to lose the IMEI after flashing? And is losing your IMEI a possibility flashing any ROM or just certain ones like CM10 or AOSP, or are TW and Stock roms susceptible to this as well?
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davefields3 said:
How "rare" is it to lose the IMEI after flashing? And is losing your IMEI a possibility flashing any ROM or just certain ones like CM10 or AOSP, or are TW and Stock roms susceptible to this as well?
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I honestly don't know. One of the devs for Synergy ROM said something to the effect its "a weird Samsung reboot code and so the phone automatically restores a bad backup of your IMEI. It's a fluke thing"
It's 100% random when flashing anything I believe.

If u use the synergy Rom to flash it automatically has a script to back up your meid number and stuff. I've flashed synergy official cm10 nightlies without a hitch. Just make sure that u obtain root and unlock the bootloader and flash recovery. Thus far I've had no problems. Btw synergy Rom is the best one out there. Jellywiz is a jb Rom it is awesome but only thing that doesn't work is sms at the present time. If u want to back up ur meid best tool to use is qpst just Google it. Also all in one tool that has been great for me unlocking obtaining root and stuff is Verizon gs3 casual tool. In order to use that tool u mist have java se framework which u can find at the java website. Any questions feel free to shoot me a message! Good luck!
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chrisharper9643 said:
If u use the synergy Rom to flash it automatically has a script to back up your meid number and stuff. I've flashed synergy official cm10 nightlies without a hitch. Just make sure that u obtain root and unlock the bootloader and flash recovery. Thus far I've had no problems. Btw synergy Rom is the best one out there. Jellywiz is a jb Rom it is awesome but only thing that doesn't work is sms at the present time. If u want to back up ur meid best tool to use is qpst just Google it. Also all in one tool that has been great for me unlocking obtaining root and stuff is Verizon gs3 casual tool. In order to use that tool u mist have java se framework which u can find at the java website. Any questions feel free to shoot me a message! Good luck!
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Just to clarify. Synergy is a stock tw based rom and CM10 is well a cm based rom. Two different monsters and roms entirely.
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U r right but both can be flashed the same way
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davefields3 said:
Brian Gove said:
3. Losing IMEI is a royal paiin in the arse, but it's rare. Either way you want to back it up. I believe the guide on how to do so is in the Development Forum.
How "rare" is it to lose the IMEI after flashing? And is losing your IMEI a possibility flashing any ROM or just certain ones like CM10 or AOSP, or are TW and Stock roms susceptible to this as well?
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I found this thread which looks like the Synergy guys made a script to backup IMEI. I gave it a go and was succesful in backing it up. Seemed much easier than the QPST method. Don't know if it will actually restore, but hopefully I'll never have to find out.
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[Q] Can't flash invisiblek v2 Kernel in Jellywiz

Terribly sorry but the search function is not working for me right now and I'd rather get this sorted today. I am completely new to this game and just installed Jellywiz.
I use SetCPU to overclock, and previously on the stock rom when I flashed Invisiblek V2 Kernel in EZ-Recovery, it allowed me to OC to 1.8Ghz in SetCPU.
Unfortunately now with Jellywiz installed, when I flash Invisiblek in EZ-Recovery and hit reboot recovery the screen stays dark, blue light stays on, and the phone just vibrates in these intervals.
My device is an SCH1535, what can I do to overcome this?

Bri7man said:
Terribly sorry but the search function is not working for me right now and I'd rather get this sorted today. I am completely new to this game and just installed Jellywiz.
I use SetCPU to overclock, and previously on the stock rom when I flashed Invisiblek V2 Kernel in EZ-Recovery, it allowed me to OC to 1.8Ghz in SetCPU.
Unfortunately now with Jellywiz installed, when I flash Invisiblek in EZ-Recovery and hit reboot recovery the screen stays dark, blue light stays on, and the phone just vibrates in these intervals.
My device is an SCH1535, what can I do to overcome this?
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Sounds like your trying to flash TW kernel on JB rom. No bueno. lol Will most likely have to Odin back to stock and start over.

prdog1 said:
Sounds like your trying to flash TW kernel on JB rom. No bueno. lol Will most likely have to Odin back to stock and start over.
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So why is it a bad idea to flash TW kernel on JB rom? Is it because it's made for ICS? What would starting over fix?
I just want to be able to get SetCPU to allow me to OC to 1.8Ghz, and the only way I knew how to before was flashing to Invisiblek in EZ-Recovery.

Just reflash jellywiz. And yeah it's JB and not ICS, their not compatible apparently.
Sent from my Cocaine White S3.

skater95 said:
Just reflash jellywiz. And yeah it's JB and not ICS, their not compatible apparently.
Sent from my Cocaine White S3.
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Okay so it's a compatibility issue. So how would reflashing help?
Edit,
Found my answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885653
Thanks guys.

Bri7man said:
Okay so it's a compatibility issue. So how would reflashing help?
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Kernels are touchy things, and on the GS3 they are definitely tied to the base ROM you're running. An ICS-based kernel won't work (or boot) on a JB ROM. Until Dan ("invisiblek") gets his hands on the source-code for the kernel, we're all SOL for overclocking using what we're used to.
I've seen/heard that the KT747 kernel will work on the VZW I535 with JB, but I've yet to prove it myself. It boots, but it comes up with nothing but lameness, so I had to put it down and reflash my BOOT.IMG using CWM "Advanced" mode restore so I just grabbed the kernel out of the backup and not God and his dog and everything in between.

Why are you flashing through EZ recovery???? I'd say flash through normal recovery. Why take the beaten path?
Again, another example of somebody making their life tougher.
K.I.S.S.
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Quit using that app. Problem solved.
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All Android 4.2 apps in one package

I've seen this burried in several posts, but I felt it deserved its own spotlight. I flashed this with CM10 and have so far not had any errors, glitches, or crashes.
http://phandroid.com/2012/11/06/android-4-2-gapps-package-download/

hopefully the countless posts will cease now as to where this package is at.

SoCalSpecialist said:
hopefully the countless posts will cease now as to where this package is at.
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this is amazing, i have the camera/gallery and keyboard, now time to play with the rest of the new stuff.......:thumbsup:
edit: i noticed that the issue that was prevalent in the earlier versions of the camera on custom roms where you had to tap the screen first to zoom and then take a pic to prevent hanging up has been fixed, at least on TW roms

digitalsynner85 said:
this is amazing, i have the camera/gallery and keyboard, now time to play with the rest of the new stuff.......:thumbsup:
edit: i noticed that the issue that was prevalent in the earlier versions of the camera on custom roms where you had to tap the screen first to zoom and then take a pic to prevent hanging up has been fixed, at least on TW roms
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keep in mind though. you dont get all of these said goodies
i mean i dont know what all else is in 4.2 i havent done my homework...
BUT you do get :
camera, gallery ( not the video gallery ), calendar, calculator, and help.

So does this work on verizon tw jelly bean leak?
also do I flash this on CWM?

Does the camera work flawlessly on.aosp jelly bean roms? By that I mean no more touching the screen first to take pictures and that nonsense

jlee08517 said:
So does this work on verizon tw jelly bean leak?
also do I flash this on CWM?
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Neverendingxsin said:
Does the camera work flawlessly on.aosp jelly bean roms? By that I mean no more touching the screen first to take pictures and that nonsense
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on ALL ROM's it should work. i recommend making a NAND just in case ya know... and yes flash this via CWM
camera is flawless..just takes a little getting used too
new video player included with animated thumbnails of your videos
and the rest i mentioned earlier.

If I'm using synergy tw jb should I flash this for the new gapps? Or does that rom come with it already... Sorry. Forever a noob in this world.
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And also if I'm running nova prime can I un-install the Touchwiz launcher so free up space? Or would that be a bad idea.....
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FingersMcGee7 said:
If I'm using synergy tw jb should I flash this for the new gapps? Or does that rom come with it already... Sorry. Forever a noob in this world.
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And also if I'm running nova prime can I un-install the Touchwiz launcher so free up space? Or would that be a bad idea.....
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clear ur cache's and then flash the zip.
shouldnt hurt anything..BUT make a nand for ****s and giggles.

I'm running CleanROM 3.1 (ICS) deodexed. I cleared my cache and flashed this zip. Now I'm having issues with Chrome (error message about some critical component missing and crashes), Clock (crashes immediately), and Gallery (crashes when I try to edit a picture). I rebooted into Recovery, wiped cache, wiped Dalvik cache, and fixed permissions. Same problems persist. I'm about to do a clean reflash of my ROM and forget about those 4.2 apps.
Anyone else having the same issues?

lviv2002 said:
I'm running CleanROM 3.1 (ICS) deodexed. I cleared my cache and flashed this zip. Now I'm having issues with Chrome (error message about some critical component missing and crashes), Clock (crashes immediately), and Gallery (crashes when I try to edit a picture). I rebooted into Recovery, wiped cache, wiped Dalvik cache, and fixed permissions. Same problems persist. I'm about to do a clean reflash of my ROM and forget about those 4.2 apps.
Anyone else having the same issues?
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I may be completely off-base here, but it was my impression that the 4.2 apps were for JB roms. Can anyone verify/debunk?

SoCalSpecialist said:
on ALL ROM's it should work. i recommend making a NAND just in case ya know... and yes flash this via CWM
camera is flawless..just takes a little getting used too
new video player included with animated thumbnails of your videos
and the rest i mentioned earlier.
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Aosp is flawless?

i'm on Synergy R106 release, and the new 4.2 camera and gallery work great! love the sphere and all, and came with the rom.
HOWEVER: i have tried to install on AOKP and am missing something, as i can't get more than one picture before all hell breaks loose. well, not really all hell, but the camera FC's and locks up, and then get message that i can't access the camera. dirty flashing rom over it, or restoring nand fixes everything, but would really like to get it working on AOKP or CM10.

Can someone please confirm if this works on CleanRom ULE 3.1 or CleanRom 4.0? Greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Well guys, everything works perfectly. The gallery was a little flickery at first but things have since settled in. FYI it installs the normal AOSP "Launcher" so you will have two to choose from but you can always default to the TouchWiz launcher and create shortcuts to the 4.2 apps (Camera, Gallery, Clock, Etc).
My install procedure:
1. Reboot to recovery
3. Clear Cache (not sure if this matters)
2. Nandroid Backup
3. Install Zip from link http://d-h.st/wBX
4. Fix Permissions
5. Reboot

I assume this does not work on stock non rooted 4.0.4? The reason I ask is that I read in another thread that if you put the 4.2 camera .apk in the system/apps folder than you can get it to work. I can access system/app through file expert. Is that different than system/apps on rooted devices?
Sent From The Galaxy via ICS

goldsmitht said:
i'm on Synergy R106 release, and the new 4.2 camera and gallery work great! love the sphere and all, and came with the rom.
HOWEVER: i have tried to install on AOKP and am missing something, as i can't get more than one picture before all hell breaks loose. well, not really all hell, but the camera FC's and locks up, and then get message that i can't access the camera. dirty flashing rom over it, or restoring nand fixes everything, but would really like to get it working on AOKP or CM10.
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Having the same problem! No matter which version of the zip I try to install.
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Updated Mega Thread
There's a newer thread right here on XDA:
[GAPPS] [ANDROID] [4.2] + [NEXUS 4] Mega Thread!! [NOV8]
It even has themed versions of some of the 4.2 apps.
Also it was updated today (NOV8), but I dunno if that makes a difference.
I wonder if I could make an aroma installer with choices for which apps you want to install, and fixes for keeping or removing duplicate apps?
I'll give it a shot.

lviv2002 said:
I'm running CleanROM 3.1 (ICS) deodexed. I cleared my cache and flashed this zip. Now I'm having issues with Chrome (error message about some critical component missing and crashes), Clock (crashes immediately), and Gallery (crashes when I try to edit a picture). I rebooted into Recovery, wiped cache, wiped Dalvik cache, and fixed permissions. Same problems persist. I'm about to do a clean reflash of my ROM and forget about those 4.2 apps.
Anyone else having the same issues?
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i believe this is for aosp, aokp, cm10 not touch wiz.

Neverendingxsin said:
Aosp is flawless?
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Mine is doing the same on the most recent ParanoidAnrdroid release.

The Apostle said:
I assume this does not work on stock non rooted 4.0.4? The reason I ask is that I read in another thread that if you put the 4.2 camera .apk in the system/apps folder than you can get it to work. I can access system/app through file expert. Is that different than system/apps on rooted devices?
Sent From The Galaxy via ICS
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That is correct. The Android 4.2 apps will not work on any rom based on android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). You must have a JellyBean (Android 4.1 and up) based rom to use the 4.2 apps.
Another note, in oder to get the camera to work on any rom you need to copy over the appropriate libraries to /systen/lib, the two that I have found usefull are as follows:
libjni_mosaic.so
liblightcycle.so
I haven't flashed any 4.2 app zip beacue I prefer to control what is going where on my device, so I only know that this works with a manual installation.
Ta,
ALQI
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shawnten said:
i believe this is for aosp, aokp, cm10 not touch wiz.
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They work on TouchWiz VRBLI5 (android version 4.1.1). Even the camera.
I'm running my own cooked version of VRBLI5 with only root, bash, nano, busybox added. And the camera works fine.
Ta,
ALQI

[KERNEL] [JB 4.2/4.2.1] Stock kernel - CWM flashable

Hello all,
I made this over at the GNex forums for a stock GNex 4.2/4.2.1 kernel... here it is for the Nexus 7 for those that accidentally flashed a 4.1.2 kernel or just want to get back to stock.
Flash at your own risk, should work just fine though!
UPDATED: Kernel should work now! Sorry about the bad zip before!

Will it work on 4.1.2? I have AOKP on my device, would like to flash this, just need to check if it's safe...
Cheers
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where were you couple of days ago when I was dealing with the issue - trying to flash stock kernel.....wish you posted this before.
I will save this just in case :silly:
thanks!!!

I flashed LeanKernel and then wanted to go back to stock kernel before flashing latest Faux Kernel.
So I have just flashed your kernel but "about tablet" is telling me I still have LeanKernel installed?

If you can overclock then you're still on lean kernel. Either way, I'd suggest a reflash.
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Caliyork said:
If you can overclock then you're still on lean kernel. Either way, I'd suggest a reflash.
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It was definetely still on LeanKernel, I tried it twice.
Only issue could be that I was using an older version of TWRP that wasn't updated for 4.2, but it seemed to flash ok.
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Ok, tried it again now I have the updated TWRP and the same thing happens...i.e. nothing, it flashes in the normal way but changes nothing.

This is all wrong. The boot.img inside does not match the one from the N7 nakasi factory image and the updater-script is written for the Galaxy Nexus.
Code:
"of=/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.0/by-name/boot");
N7 certainly doesn't run OMAP. Flash at your own risk, indeed.
I urge you to take this down and make sure you know you've got it right before you put it up again. Only saving grace here is you were using the platform by-name method (which just plain won't work on the N7) instead of the actual mmc block names or you could have really messed up some peoples' devices.

osm0sis said:
This is all wrong. The boot.img inside does not match the one from the N7 nakasi factory image and the updater-script is written for the Galaxy Nexus.
Code:
"of=/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.0/by-name/boot");
N7 certainly doesn't run OMAP. Flash at your own risk, indeed.
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My mistake. I thought it would just transfer over. I will fix the link... Didn't realize when I tested it I already had the stock kernel on there. Gimme a minute to fix it!
OK should be fixed and good to go! Again, my apologies!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

stonebear said:
It was definetely still on LeanKernel, I tried it twice.
Only issue could be that I was using an older version of TWRP that wasn't updated for 4.2, but it seemed to flash ok.
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Ok, tried it again now I have the updated TWRP and the same thing happens...i.e. nothing, it flashes in the normal way but changes nothing.
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Please try again... I have updated my zip and tested it by flashing a 4.1.2 kernel, having the device sit at the X for a few minutes without doing anything (to test a non-working kernel) then flashing my zip, and my N7 is back up and running again.
I am still learning about kernel stuff... sorry about any confusion!

SkaldfraNorden said:
Will it work on 4.1.2? I have AOKP on my device, would like to flash this, just need to check if it's safe...
Cheers
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Negative. This is the stock 4.2 kernel... I found the stock 4.1.2 kernel on XDA... Should be easy to find!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Where can I find the stock kernel for the Galaxy Nexus running on 4.2? If you can redirect me to the link, I'll greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

evaradar said:
Where can I find the stock kernel for the Galaxy Nexus running on 4.2? If you can redirect me to the link, I'll greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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wasn't that hard to find out, but here you go: stock kernel

This is JOP40C kernel for 4.2 but will it work on JOP40D 4.2.1 stock ROM please ?

I've added this kernel to the Nexus 7 Complete Index
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BTW..Excellent system stability with this kernel and rasbeanjelly ROM. Tested on my daughter.

cydef said:
This is JOP40C kernel for 4.2 but will it work on JOP40D 4.2.1 stock ROM please ?
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Can anyone confirm if the kernel listed (jop40c) is the actual kernel used in the stock 4.2.1 system? The build is jop40d, and the question seams to be getting overlooked. I cannot find the stock jop40d 4.2.1 kernel anywhere, and just do not have any interest at this time in flashing the factory image/re-rooting etc. Any help would be appreciated.

annoyingduck said:
Can anyone confirm if the kernel listed (jop40c) is the actual kernel used in the stock 4.2.1 system? The build is jop40d, and the question seams to be getting overlooked. I cannot find the stock jop40d 4.2.1 kernel anywhere, and just do not have any interest at this time in flashing the factory image/re-rooting etc. Any help would be appreciated.
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This.. I was about to post, my N7 (16g, wifi) is JOP40D as well, not 40C.
Thinking about trying out a custom kernel, but want the stock to fall back on, as it's super stable.

khaytsus said:
This.. I was about to post, my N7 (16g, wifi) is JOP40D as well, not 40C.
Thinking about trying out a custom kernel, but want the stock to fall back on, as it's super stable.
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As it turns out, I built a "slightly rooted" JOP40D stock flash kit yesterday (mods to build.prop in boot.img, and su/SuperSU in system.img). I'm posting this reply from that.
I started with the Google JOP40D (grouper) distro to do that. I thought I was going to need to unpack the boot.img from the OP's .zip to do comparisons of the kernels (to answer your question) ... but it turns out that his boot.img has the same MD5 sig as the boot.img from Google's JOP40D... and the OP's updater-script merely flashes boot.img to the /boot partition.
That means one of two things: either the two successive Google releases (for grouper) had identical boot images (which implies identical kernels), or there is some mistake by the OP. (I don't have the 40C distro to check ... only picked up my N7 a few days ago.)
It should work in your specific case though, as you are on JOP40D.
In any event, flashing boot.img is way way more than just a kernel replacement. I haven't looked at it for a while, but I would suppose that Koush's kernel flasher is a much more appropriate technique for switching ONLY the kernel out from underneath an arbitrary ROM.
cheers

That's great info there. I'm searching for the simplicity of just flashing a kernel instead of pushing the entire boot image. Thanks for a step in clarifying this question
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[Q] Not sure which custom ROM to go with

Hi all,
I've been digging around this subforum and the unbranded M8 forum, I'm trying to figure out which custom ROM I want to go with but can't decide- they all have really neat features which I like.
I have an HTC One M8 Verizon, running an official/dev bootloader 1.55.605.2, unlocked bootloader, S-OFF and rooted, stock Android 4.4.2 Sense 6.0
I'm considering InsertCoin, but am not sure if it's compatible with my current setup, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727300
Also considering VenomOne, but again, not sure about the bootloader version, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705292
Any ideas or advice? Switching my bootloader is not something I really want to do at the moment, but I could if needed. The reason why I'd rather not switch it is because I have a bootloader which is signed by HTC & has full adb root/su

Since you accepted the OTA before you rooted and are on the latest build number you can run both of those fine.
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Either will work fine with your setup. I keep trying different AOSP roms but keep coming back to Viper. Still too many bugs yet for me to use as a daily driver.

Mike02z said:
Either will work fine with your setup. I keep trying different AOSP roms but keep coming back to Viper. Still too many bugs yet for me to use as a daily driver.
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I'm aching for aosp. Like you said too many bugs. Clean ROM is treating me well though.
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wtoj34 said:
Since you accepted the OTA before you rooted and are on the latest build number you can run both of those fine.
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Awesome. thanks!
Mike02z said:
Either will work fine with your setup. I keep trying different AOSP roms but keep coming back to Viper. Still too many bugs yet for me to use as a daily driver.
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wtoj34 said:
I'm aching for aosp. Like you said too many bugs. Clean ROM is treating me well though.
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Great to hear- thanks for the input! I'll most likely being trying ViperOne out then, are there any huge differences between the two?

jwshields said:
Awesome. thanks!
Great to hear- thanks for the input! I'll most likely being trying ViperOne out then, are there any huge differences between the two?
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Viper is known to be the king of customization. Everything can be changed and I mean everything. I've heard very nice things about insert coin too however. Its really up to you! Make a backup, and give em both a shot! You may also want to consider nV ROM I've heard nice things about that too. I myself am content on CleanROM as I said until aosp is more straightened out.
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Awesome! Thank you, I'll look into all of these-
Quick question before I flash my stuff, is it possible to install ViperOne without changing my boot image? I'm looking inside the viper zip and there's a boot image there.

Try the newest GPE. I have been running it for over a day and that is the longest I have been off Viper. A few cosmetic issues but been very solid and is nice and light. About as close to the pure Google experience as you can get.
Oh yea, and it's the first 4.4.3 rom out for the M8 I believe.

Agree gpe ROM is great
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I was on cleanrom and skyfall for a while using sensetoolbox to xustomize and was happy for a while but after I tried viper out I love it, so much to change and play with its great (I do love customization though) and running with faux kernel it has been superb

jwshields said:
Hi all,
I've been digging around this subforum and the unbranded M8 forum, I'm trying to figure out which custom ROM I want to go with but can't decide- they all have really neat features which I like.
I have an HTC One M8 Verizon, running an official/dev bootloader 1.55.605.2, unlocked bootloader, S-OFF and rooted, stock Android 4.4.2 Sense 6.0
I'm considering InsertCoin, but am not sure if it's compatible with my current setup, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727300
Also considering VenomOne, but again, not sure about the bootloader version, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705292
Any ideas or advice? Switching my bootloader is not something I really want to do at the moment, but I could if needed. The reason why I'd rather not switch it is because I have a bootloader which is signed by HTC & has full adb root/su
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I like the Skyfall but always come back to Viper for the exchange mod. If they would add that to Skyfall I would stay there.

Why not try 'em all?
When you install a custom ROM and configure it to suit you with all your apps installed backup your apps, etc. and then reboot to recovery, backup your ROM and wipe and install the next ROM.
It'll take you a few days but you'll find the one you like and be able to switch anytime by rebooting into recovery and restoring the backup of the ROM you want.
FWIW, I was running CyanogenMod last night but had a problem connecting to the free WiFi in the restaurant so I rebooted to recovery, did a backup of CM, deleted old backup of CM and restored my Clean Rom back up to see if it would connect, it did and now I'm on Clean until CM gets a few more updates to fix WiFi, it took only a few minutes to switch.