First of all I do apologize if this has been asked and or answered, I have done a few searches here and on Google and have not found anything my self.
I'm looking for a GB Kernel that has the loop device for running Linux enabled in it, a lot of posts show a home grown kernel but down say what Version this is for, or they point to netarchy Kernel which as far as I can see only supports 2.1 and 2.2 kernels
Now one way I think I could have answered this my self was when looking over at the available HTC downloads I could not find a EVO 2.3 source available only the 2.2 and 2.1
If anyone could give me some guidance or point me in the correct direction I would be grateful!
HTC hasn't released 2.3 source yet man.
Related
Is anyone working on a UVOC kernel for the new HTC 2.2 update??
I'm desperate!!! :-D
I'm actually a Linux developer so if anyone can point me in the right direction I might start myself!
Thanks,
Shyrka
I'm a newbies on Android, but I think dev needs HTC to release new Kernel sources before adding this type of features.
I did search and could not find my answer. The closest I found was in the Main forum for GingerVillain 1.5 was 1 post about pershoot kernel and saying not to install it as it doesn't work but that was like a month ago. So I was wondering if there is a difference in the kernel that comes with Gingervillain and the Pershoot kernel that is available in ROM Manager? I was thinking about flashing the Pershoot (Gingerbread) in the ROM Manager, but I was not sure if it was a good idea, compatible or would make it better or worse.
Sorry I would have posted this in the Gingervillain 1.5 thread but I do not have enough post to do so. I just started rooting and flashing last week so I am new and still learning a lot. I have already successfully rooted and have flashed already Cyanogenmod 6.1 and now am trying Gingervillain 1.5. Thank you for any help.
I want to start of by apologizing if this is a question that is answered somewhere else. I DID search and checked all of the 'similar threads' before posting.
I am wondering what the difference is between a froyo kernel and a gingerbread kernel. I don't really need super specific technical details, just the semi-technical general answer.
The reason I ask is because I am running the Incredibly Re-engineered (v2.3.2) with the incredikernel v2.6.32.27 and noticed that the incredikernel thread got updated.
Incredikernel Thread
In the update, there is listed a froyo and a gingerbread specific kernel. Do you have to chose a specific one for a specific rom? If so, how do you know which one to chose.
My About Phone screen shows "Android Version 2.2" so I assume that means I need the froyo kernel?
Edit: I also noticed that I didn't finish the thread title. I meant to put Froyo or Gingerbread Kernel... Can this be changed after posting? I'm not the best with forums.
You are exactly correct, you would use the Froyo kernel. Froyo is 2.2, Gingerbread is 2.3, and you need to use a kernel for whichever version of Android you are running.
Perfect. Thank you very much.
the gingerbread kernels are for gingerbread based roms like CM7 you want the froyo one if you are still running android OS 2.2 ( look in the "about phone" tab in settings to confirm. also keep in mind that there are differant froyo kernels as well there is sense based kerners and AOSP kernels.
So the sense based kernels are based off of the HTC kernel? and AOSP is the completely open source project done by the community? How do you find out which type of rom you are running, other than looking on the forum/web page? Is there a spot in your phone settings that will list this? I've never seen one that I can remember.
Well, it's a matter of what flavor of Android the kernel is made for that determines if it's a Sense kernel or an AOSP one. As far as determining the ROM type, I am not aware of anything that specifically gives it away other than the general feeling of Sense verses the general feeling of AOSP; with Sense you have all the HTC widgets and apps, unless it's a Sense-less ROM.
TL;DR, your best bet is to just note what kind of ROM it is when you download.
Ok. Thanks for all of the help.
Hopefully any other newbies out there who have the same questions might get some use from this too.
You are certainly welcome.
Ok so I am new to the droid Incredible and as you can kind of tell I am coming from the HTC Hero by sprint. I looked around but nothing really helped me making a decision so now I am asking you! I am currently running the newest Synergy ROM which is android 2.3.3 and I haven't seen any gingerbread Kernels, just froyo. What kernel would you recommend for battery life because I am used to having atleast 2 days but I was running cm7 but I missed sense way too much lol
Unfortunately there are no options for custom sense GB kernels aside from what the rom comes with.
ok so that's why I could not find any, is there one in the works though?
That'll be a possibility when the official GB version source code is released, which will be after we would receive the OTA.
Sent from my Xoom
Kernal help
I too need help picking a Kernal. I am totally new to this Rom thing but luckly was able to root & get SkyRaider 4.2 running on my Droid Inc. on my first go with no trouble.
So what I'm mainly looking for is to get:
1. Better battery life
2. To overclock cpu
(If you have any other tips for me on getting the most out of my phone, they would be MUCH appreciated.)
So I've been thinking of flashing the Incredikernal 2.632. But I know that this new version of SkyRaider was just updated or released not too long ago. Will this effect my decision? Is the Incredikernal I want even compatible with my current SkyRaider rom? Or should I just stick with what I have? Thanks in advance.
I'd recommended trying incredikernel, you're not gonna hurt anything flashing kernels so there's nothing to lose and you very well may see improvements in performance and battery life. Just make sure you get the incredikernel for sense from 12/23. Other options to look into are heyitslou and ziggys.
Guys,
Since I am a noob, I am not allowed to post in the developer forum. I have searched on this all over the XDA-Developer forum and Google/Bing and cannot find out what the different HTC kernel source code versions mean. When I open up the kernel source, it has the generic Linux READMEs in them.
This is what HTC has listed on htcdev.com:
HTC Desire Z – GB MR – 2.6.35 kernel source code 89.6 MB
HTC Desire Z – Froyo QMR – 2.6.32 kernel source code 82.8 MB
HTC Desire Z – Froyo – 2.6.32 kernel source code 82.8 MB
What is the MR and QMR. More importantly, I am trying to make my own ICS realease for this hand set and have plenty of Linux Kernel experience.
I just want to know which kernel to pursue as I have an underpowered system and the compile times are going to be horrendous for the ICS build. I don't want to spend the time building the kernel and trying to tweek it, and then trying to incorporate the ICS build with a bad kernel.
Thank you for your assistance.
*****Edit*****
GB means ginger bread, not Great Britain. I thought it was referring to the UK release. The other acronyms, I cannot figure out.
Good job posting this here. It belongs in this forum anyway, not in the developer section.
Sent from my G2 running Cyanogenmod 7.
Am I the only one!?
No one!?
I just sent an email to HTC to ask them for clarification on the matter.
shorty_boy said:
Hi,
My name is XX and I see that HTC has release the source code to multiple Linux/Android kernels for my device (HTC Vision/Desire Z). unfortunately it looks like HTC will not be bringing the newest flavor of Android to this handset with any carrier so I am looking to build Android 4.0.3 (ICS AOSP) to this device and would like to use one of the released kernel sources as a base part of the build. I am confused though on what the different versions stand for. I know that the 2.6.35 kernel IS the newest for my device.
This is what HTC has listed on htcdev.com:
HTC Desire Z – GB MR – 2.6.35 kernel source code 89.6 MB
HTC Desire Z – Froyo QMR – 2.6.32 kernel source code 82.8 MB
HTC Desire Z – Froyo – 2.6.32 kernel source code 82.8 MB
What is the MR and QMR. More importantly, I am trying to make my own ICS realease for this hand set and have plenty of Linux Kernel experience.
I just want to know which kernel to pursue as I have an underpowered system and the compile times are going to be horrendous for the ICS build. I don't want to spend the time building the kernel and trying to tweek it, and then trying to incorporate the ICS build with a kernel that is missing features that I need.
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This is their response.
Dear XX,
You were asking for some clarification concerning some information listed on the HTC Developer website for your HTC Desire Z. I would be more than happy to assist you with this software inquiry. You mention something about the MR or QMR listed with several of the kernel source code downloads. I know that the MR stands for maintenance release that is listed with the Gingerbread upgrade. The QMR might be for one of the updates for Android version 2.2 (Froyo).
If you want to use the most up to date kernel source code, I would base my recommendation on the current ROM and kernel versions you have on your Android device. If you have any other questions, you might check some of the additional resource information available on the HTC Developer website.
If you need any further assistance, you are welcome to send another inquiry through the HTC website by going through the Support page then tapping ‘send us an email’. You should input all the necessary information requested on the page.
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Danielle
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