Nexus 7 custom kernels - General Questions and Answers

Hey I am New here and New to rooting as well. What are custom kernels? What do they do? Do I need them? How do I install them? I would appreciate help, yesyerday I got this tablet and today rooted with NRT..
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hashtag_noname said:
Hey I am New here and New to rooting as well. What are custom kernels? What do they do? Do I need them? How do I install them? I would appreciate help, yesyerday I got this tablet and today rooted with NRT..
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i would refer to here http://www.xda-developers.com/android/android-basics-101-understanding-kernels-xda-developer-tv/ , you would flash them pretty much as you would flash a custom rom, pretty much they are small modifications like being able to overclock your device. you dont NEED them unless your looking for a specific modification. look at all the kernels on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/development (2012 version of nexus 7) or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/development (2013 version) just read the contents, if you have questions about them ask those threads .

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[Q] New Android Noob

Hey guys,
I just purchased a used Asus Transformer off of Ebay and it has arrived yesterday. I'm pretty much an Android noob but to my understanding the Asus has already been Rooted. From the description given on Ebay the device seems to have a Rom called Android Revolution HD (or something) What I want to know is how can I tell if my device has this Rom installed since it looks exactly like the Asus stock firmware? (Just in case this version is outdated or I want to change to a new Rom) I also see that this device also has a custom kernel ([email protected]) My question is, is it possible to return to the stock kernel of Honeycomb? Or is there any recommended kernels out there? Is it possible to flash a new kernel without affecting the Rom or Root? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for helping a noob out!
Did you buy it from someone else?
Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomLord Kernel = Awesome =)
Yeah I purchased off of someone else on Ebay. I did ask him to unroot and restore to factory settings which i thought he did since I'm not too familiar with Android. However after some reading last night I found out that the device was still rooted since it had the app Superuser. That's why i want to know how can i tell if the device is still running the Android Revolution HD Rom or not. Since I don't know if he removed it or not.
You can identify it at about phone or phones detail.. Theres a build number that state your rom
Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomLord Kernel = Awesome =)
Oh so the build number will indicate if it's a custom Rom or not?
Depends.. Usually itstated what rom you use..
Wolfbreaks ROM with DoomLord Kernel = Awesome =)
Hello everyone, I'm not sure about which section to post this but, I have read the threads about rooting and going down the ''proper channel'' to root, SE says, if my Bootloader unlock allowed says 'NO', rooting can't be done. I just bought an Xperia Play800i and it says NO.
Is there any way to root it? Also, what is recommended first in your opinion > 1.(Unlock,Root,Flash) or 2.(Unlock,Flash,Root) or 3.(Root,Unlock,Flash).
Many thanks in advance.
Kash_ie said:
Hello everyone, I'm not sure about which section to post this but, I have read the threads about rooting and going down the ''proper channel'' to root, SE says, if my Bootloader unlock allowed says 'NO', rooting can't be done. I just bought an Xperia Play800i and it says NO.
Is there any way to root it? Also, what is recommended first in your opinion > 1.(Unlock,Root,Flash) or 2.(Unlock,Flash,Root) or 3.(Root,Unlock,Flash).
Many thanks in advance.
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you can search it xperia play forum.. here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1090
hope this helps..
sorry but in Samsung galaxy plus (i9001) where i can look to see that effectively is my custom rom installed?
Try going into settings and looking at device info. It may have what rom it is running in there. If not, I am not sure where else you could find that out.

update android?

Hi all
This may be a stupid question but do u need to update your android version in order to flash roms onto your cellphone?
thx in advance
wnxxion said:
Hi all
This may be a stupid question but do u need to update your android version in order to flash roms onto your cellphone?
thx in advance
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No you definately don't need to upgrade to flash roms. Actually, in most cases, if u update it will make it much more difficult to flash roms
It really depends on what phone you are going to flash roms onto. Be specific when asking questions so u can get answers faster and much more detailed. Hope this helps
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As far as I know the Android version is generally baked into the ROM itself, so it doesn't matter what you're replacing.
No not really, there are a few devices that require you to downgrade to upgrade tho, but not many. Generally its a matter of clearing out your current ROM and flashing your new one.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 SGH-I497 AT&T

If anyone knows of or is in production of a custom ROM please let me know. I have mine rooted with CWM, so if you need any stock files let me know and Ivan send them over! I would love to have something for this make. I see there are plenty of option for the pxxxx or gtxxx models. But nothing for the SGHxxx variants.
Looking for this too!!!!!!!
OK, I will jump in also.... But if you do find one, come to Google+ and point the way.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/100516894664157928866
I have one too and I can't believe there is no development for this thing. If there is no dev for it soon, the next new thing will bump it off the AT&T shelf and all we'll have is a rooted stock Tab 2 or the opportunity to buy something else.
Im sorry but there is seriously only one dev for any SGHXXX device. And he only supports the 7" one. Sorry guys. Besides, why not get a Nexus 7 or wait for the new Nexus 7.7?
Luigi2012SM64DS said:
Im sorry but there is seriously only one dev for any SGHXXX device. And he only supports the 7" one. Sorry guys. Besides, why not get a Nexus 7 or wait for the new Nexus 7.7?
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Maybe because we wanted a 10.1 inch tablet NOT a 7".
MSITHero said:
Maybe because we wanted a 10.1 inch tablet NOT a 7".
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Did you really have to bump this thread just to tell me that?
Lancsta said:
If anyone knows of or is in production of a custom ROM please let me know. I have mine rooted with CWM, so if you need any stock files let me know and Ivan send them over! I would love to have something for this make. I see there are plenty of option for the pxxxx or gtxxx models. But nothing for the SGHxxx variants.
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How did you get yours rooted? I have tried a number of different ways and never could get it rooted. I have searched XDA for it as well but no luck.
MSITHero said:
How did you get yours rooted? I have tried a number of different ways and never could get it rooted. I have searched XDA for it as well but no luck.
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I found 3 very quickly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101044
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957165
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342501
All in the first 2 pages of the development section. Took a whole 30 seconds just reading the thread topics.
found a great rom for my tablet sgh-i497
Lancsta said:
If anyone knows of or is in production of a custom ROM please let me know. I have mine rooted with CWM, so if you need any stock files let me know and Ivan send them over! I would love to have something for this make. I see there are plenty of option for the pxxxx or gtxxx models. But nothing for the SGHxxx variants.
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i found a great ROM for this tablet its a 4.1.2 ROM but i can get a lot of the features from the newer Roms you just can install a rooted app and install them i can get the link to the ROM if anyone would like. its a stock ROM but its amazing
great news
XxthebeekxX said:
i found a great ROM for this tablet its a 4.1.2 ROM but i can get a lot of the features from the newer Roms you just can install a rooted app and install them i can get the link to the ROM if anyone would like. its a stock ROM but its amazing
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i would really love it, please do provide the link...thanks in advance
snanakwame said:
i would really love it, please do provide the link...thanks in advance
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Me too!
may you please give me the ROM i want to change my junky android on my tablet
But cannot locate my phone icon after rooting with the firmware
hi guys do you still have SGH-i497 tab ?
I'm also looking for any usable rom apart from stock. I have an sph-p500 which is technically the same as sgh-i497 but found no roms at all. any help appreciated. all rom links are broken. I know the device is pretty old but I don't want to shred it.

[Q] question about CWM from experienced person

Hi I have a question concerning getting CWM installed on my RCA 7 inch tablet (RTC6272W23). It is a ROCKCHIP based device (RK3066). itis on 4.2.2. I ffound something on this website, but being new to all this stuff I was not sure if this applied to my tablet or not. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102679. I was wondering if looks like it applied to mine or not? I only need to install CWM so I can make a complete backup of the stock ROM, I will not be using it for custom Roms. I am rooted. Thanks in advance.
Hello
Man not to be an ass or anything but everywhere I look on line all I see is how this website is so great, but I have ask questions on two different tablet on here, and no one even replies. Hey got a lot of people looking at the question. I rate this site at minus 5 stars so far
It think it can be applied to your tab... Problems are ignorable and won't cause any disturbance..
To be on safer side make sure u have backups and stock rom available
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Alot of Help and Suggestions required

hello everyone, ive been using nexus 5 for almost 2 years now stock and it has been great but now with nougat and such i thought i would root and add it. But ive never rooted my phone and i dont understand alot so heres what i need all you guys help for.
1. How do i backup and what do backup ?
2. what are kernels and which one would you guys recommend as well as rom with nougat and with stock experience like pixel
3. a detailed tutorial video or text format for the same
4. would you guys recommend going through this process. is it worth it ? as im not sure yet

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