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I've always rooted my HTC, recently my Ev3D. I found from past experience that certain rooting methods is not too friendly with ease of flashing roms...
Question: I'm not in a rush to root so, should I wait until sprint/samsung release the no signal bug update or is there a safe and stable root method available now?
How many root methods are available now and which is best route?
[rant]Ok, I'll be the asshole here. First of all, did you even bother to look around and read the PLETHORA of posts and information already available about this topic? Seems that you didn't. So I'M not going to answer you, and I hope no one does. Because YOU need to take it upon YOURSELF to research, read, read some more, then read a little bit more, then make an EDUCATED decision.
Second, this is posted in the wrong section. This section is for DEVELOPMENT topics ONLY, not Q&A or General.[/rant]
Here is a good place to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265399
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[rant]Ok, I'll be the asshole here. First of all, did you even bother to look around and read the PLETHORA of posts and information already available about this topic? Seems that you didn't. So I'M not going to answer you, and I hope no one does. Because YOU need to take it upon YOURSELF to research, read, read some more, then read a little bit more, then make an EDUCATED decision.
Second, this is posted in the wrong section. This section is for DEVELOPMENT topics ONLY, not Q&A or General.[/rant]
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Piece of cake for you, huh? lol
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[rant]Ok, I'll be the asshole here. First of all, did you even bother to look around and read the PLETHORA of posts and information already available about this topic? Seems that you didn't. So I'M not going to answer you, and I hope no one does. Because YOU need to take it upon YOURSELF to research, read, read some more, then read a little bit more, then make an EDUCATED decision.
Second, this is posted in the wrong section. This section is for DEVELOPMENT topics ONLY, not Q&A or General.[/rant]
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First, I apologize for posting in the wrong dev section (lesson learned - from Jarred)
Second, I read and read and googled and read androidfurums and xda forums and found too many solutions. Info is too scattered and every root method thread have their own following with praises.
I simply wanted few members to maybe give me names of root method and I was going to read and read and read some more and then make an EDUCATED decision. Since you rather "proudly" rant and make new members feel welcome by claiming an asshole title... I THANK YOU.
So remember, 1 of the thanks on your thank meter will always be there from me ... thanks for being an asshole, have a wonderful day lol
Alex1x said:
First, I apologize for posting in the wrong dev section (lesson learned - from Jarred)
Second, I read and read and googled and read androidfurums and xda forums and found too many solutions. Info is too scattered and every root method thread have their own following with praises.
I simply wanted few members to maybe give me names of root method and I was going to read and read and read some more and then make an EDUCATED decision. Since you rather "proudly" rant and make new members feel welcome by claiming an asshole title... I THANK YOU.
So remember, 1 of the thanks on your thank meter will always be there from me ... thanks for being an asshole, have a wonderful day lol
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There currently is no "superior root method." At the end of the day if you are rooted it doesn't really matter how you went about it.
There is a small amount of controversy currently about the rooted-kernels breaking something and causing a LOS (loss of service), but we have no proof that the rooted kernels are or aren't causing the problem. (I, personally, think it has nothing to do with the kernel as I got a few LOS bone stock. YMMV)
Now, you can wait for someone to find an exploit in the stock kernel if that makes you more comfortable be my guest...you might be waiting a while, maybe forever as there is no need.
So, no matter what "method" you use they all have the same goal in mind, get SU into /system/apps...the current "stock rooted" method involves flashing a rooted kernel, flashing a root.zip (to install SU) and then flashing the stock kernel back. Now you have Super User installed *and* the stock kernel. Poof, you are rooted, you are stock, everyone wins...right?
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So, no matter what "method" you use they all have the same goal in mind, get SU into /system/apps...the current "stock rooted" method involves flashing a rooted kernel, flashing a root.zip (to install SU) and then flashing the stock kernel back. Now you have Super User installed *and* the stock kernel. Poof, you are rooted, you are stock, everyone wins...right?
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Don't you lose CWM with this method?
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satur9ine said:
Don't you lose CWM with this method?
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Yes sir...unless bubby updated his CWM with a stock kernel.
i've looked all over for this kernel and i cannot find it... its for the cm7-gx4... i hope someone has it so i could flash this rom very soon, and also could i use a different kernel for this problem?
maddsoul said:
i've looked all over for this kernel and i cannot find it... its for the cm7-gx4... i hope someone has it so i could flash this rom very soon, and also could i use a different kernel for this problem?
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=cm7-gx4
and in ur attempt of god knows what im lookin for the kernel... wait let me repest that for the seeing impaired KERNEL not rom... smh
I'm not quite following what you're trying to achieve.
When you flash a rom, the kernel is included. You don't have to flash the kernel separately unless you want a custom kernel.
Following the link above (the lmgtfy, I didn't know what CM7-GX4 was), it seems that you're looking for the kernel from a rom that's quite old. Are you wanting to flash that kernel with a different rom?
Maybe sleep deprivation is making me silly and dumb, but I just don't get it.
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This rom has a wimax kernel that absolutly needed to b flashed from what I know... But it dknt even matter nomore im using evo ginger-deck 1.3... **** is real yo
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maddsoul said:
and in ur attempt of god knows what im lookin for the kernel... wait let me repest that for the seeing impaired KERNEL not rom... smh
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=android+how+to+extract+kernel+from+a+rom+zip+file
And in your attempt to be an ungrateful individual who requires that everything be handed to him....I've gone ahead and completed the difficult task of running another Google search for you.
I've also gone ahead and thrown in a brief "How-to" so that you know exactly what you are supposed to do with the information I gave you, since you apparently failed to grasp the fairly simple concept on your own.
1. Use the link from my first response to download the CM7-gx4 ROM.
2. Use the second link to learn how to extract the kernel from the CM7-gx4 ROM that you downloaded from step #1. (I assumed you would've been able to figure this part out on your own)
3. Take newly extracted CM7-gx4 kernel and flash it to your phone.
4. Go back to the stickies in this forum and read the thread about ROMs/kernels and then facepalm yourself for not realizing that the kernel is already packaged within the ROM and doing the above steps for no reason.
5. Press the thank you button at the bottom of this post.
if u actually took the time out and actually read that post u should understand that the developer posted a link for a kernel... i dont expect things to b handed to me but i expect people to actually know what im talkin about to actually help me with what i want without being sarcastic... so now go and think about what u've done
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if u actually took the time out and actually read that post u should understand that the developer posted a link for a kernel... i dont expect things to b handed to me but i expect people to actually know what im talkin about to actually help me with what i want without being sarcastic... so now go and think about what u've done
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If you "expect people to actually know what you're talking about ", then you should type more clearly and give more information.
You said you were looking for a kernel for a rom and that you wanted to flash the rom soon. Then you said you were running Decks. Then you said (and I'm translating into proper spelling and grammar) "If you actually took the time to read that post, you'd understand that the developer posted a link for a kernel."
I'm still lost as to what you're trying to achieve, but I don't think it's even relevant because I think you moved on to something else.
If I understood what you were trying to do, I would try to help you. Maybe I'm just missing something obvious.
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Okay, so I am looking around, I find a thread that says how to root my Xperia Play. Awesome. I click it, but it says it is outdated, to go to a different thread. Awesome. Then it lists a link to a file I need, so I click that, and it turns out this multiupload.com link don't work. I try to go to multiupload.com and it doesn't work.
So I kick around a bit, find another thread, how to specifically unlock my R800x, and it lists files from multiupload.com as well, as well as having instructions that are "intentionally vague".
Not real sure where to go here. Last phone I rooted was an HTC Fuze, and I managed that pretty well without any troubles. This looks to be a whole new ball of wax though, and seems to be a sore spot or something with some people. So, in a nutshell, can anyone direct me to where I need to go to find out how to do this? Does anyone have any idea where I can find some instructions that maybe aren't intentionally vague, or have the files needed actually available? I get that this thing has been out for awhile, but I would like to trim some of the fat off of it.
As always, thanks for any help, advice, links, etc... that anyone would care to offer.
DerekHaltom said:
Okay, so I am looking around, I find a thread that says how to root my Xperia Play. Awesome. I click it, but it says it is outdated, to go to a different thread. Awesome. Then it lists a link to a file I need, so I click that, and it turns out this multiupload.com link don't work. I try to go to multiupload.com and it doesn't work.
So I kick around a bit, find another thread, how to specifically unlock my R800x, and it lists files from multiupload.com as well, as well as having instructions that are "intentionally vague".
Not real sure where to go here. Last phone I rooted was an HTC Fuze, and I managed that pretty well without any troubles. This looks to be a whole new ball of wax though, and seems to be a sore spot or something with some people. So, in a nutshell, can anyone direct me to where I need to go to find out how to do this? Does anyone have any idea where I can find some instructions that maybe aren't intentionally vague, or have the files needed actually available? I get that this thing has been out for awhile, but I would like to trim some of the fat off of it.
As always, thanks for any help, advice, links, etc... that anyone would care to offer.
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If you want to root your R800x, download SuperOneClick Root client (For Windows) from here..
DerekHaltom said:
Okay, so I am looking around, I find a thread that says how to root my Xperia Play. Awesome. I click it, but it says it is outdated, to go to a different thread. Awesome. Then it lists a link to a file I need, so I click that, and it turns out this multiupload.com link don't work. I try to go to multiupload.com and it doesn't work.
So I kick around a bit, find another thread, how to specifically unlock my R800x, and it lists files from multiupload.com as well, as well as having instructions that are "intentionally vague".
Not real sure where to go here. Last phone I rooted was an HTC Fuze, and I managed that pretty well without any troubles. This looks to be a whole new ball of wax though, and seems to be a sore spot or something with some people. So, in a nutshell, can anyone direct me to where I need to go to find out how to do this? Does anyone have any idea where I can find some instructions that maybe aren't intentionally vague, or have the files needed actually available? I get that this thing has been out for awhile, but I would like to trim some of the fat off of it.
As always, thanks for any help, advice, links, etc... that anyone would care to offer.
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Depends, are you running 2.3.3? If so, SuperOneClick (shortfuse.org) is your friend. Go there download that. Otherwise, look in the development thread for the zergRush root thread, the download should be attached to the first post post. (Alternatively, you can look for one of my posts I've made from a PC, and my signature has a link in it.)
If you're on 2.3.2 ota update.
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Here's the look for zergRush method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
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Leraeniesh said:
If you want to root your R800x, download SuperOneClick Root client (For Windows) from here..
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Damn, beat me while I was typing it
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I may be getting a Xperia play soon (I hope) and this will be very helpful. Added to my faves, thanks
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super one click uses zergrush or gibgerbreak so that's the easiest option if you ask me
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super one click uses zergrush or gibgerbreak so that's the easiest option if you ask me
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gingerbreak is hit or miss on R800x v 2.3.2
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Thank you guys so much. Running 2.3.3, so the superoneclick will be it. Appreciate the speedy replies as well.
Hi,
How can I root GN android 4.2.2.
my device is already unlocked. I tried GN toolkit but the latest android is not available.
your help is highly appreciated.
Root it like every other nexus device:
fastboot flash a custom recovery
reboot recovery
flash supersu.zip
Learn adb and fastboot. Toolkits are just about the worst thing XDA has ever birthed. If you can't learn to use a basic command prompt you definitely shouldn't be rooting or otherwise modifying your device.
063_XOBX said:
Learn adb and fastboot. Toolkits are just about the worst thing XDA has ever birthed. If you can't learn to use a basic command prompt you definitely shouldn't be rooting or otherwise modifying your device.
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with the release of 4.2.2, it has become evident that 99% of the people here arent interested in learning anything. you should see the Nexus 7 section. The mods wont even do anything over there.
root for 4.2.2
I need files, thanks for replies but still not clear.
Efrants sticked official Google ota in the general section.
shnkl1 said:
I need files, thanks for replies but still not clear.
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considering the method has yet to change, there are plenty of topics on it. there's even one at the top of this forum. we're not going to spoon feed you.
Zepius said:
we're not going to spoon feed you.
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Even when we try they spit it out like infants.
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I need files, thanks for replies but still not clear.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
Help please?
I just got my GNexus and i cant unlock and root it. I have tried some method but to no avail. Please, someone recommend me an easy way to do this with links to the needed files. Getting all the files was not possible for me.
Thanks in advance.
shnkl1 said:
Hi,
How can I root GN android 4.2.2.
my device is already unlocked. I tried GN toolkit but the latest android is not available.
your help is highly appreciated.
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WugFresh GNex ToolKit
HAPPY ROOTING
jjiro said:
I just got my GNexus and i cant unlock and root it. I have tried some method but to no avail. Please, someone recommend me an easy way to do this with links to the needed files. Getting all the files was not possible for me.
Thanks in advance.
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May something heavy fall on your head. It's not like you use it anyway.
I don't understand you, I just asked for help since I can't get it done myself and you are replying me with such message. This is strange.... Well someone else do assist if you can.
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jjiro said:
I don't understand you, I just asked for help since I can't get it done myself and you are replying me with such message. This is strange.... Well someone else do assist if you can.
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problems with your post
1) you never mentioned what you tried
2) you didnt even take the advice in this thread
3) you didnt read the thread at the top of the QA forum
regisls you
Everybody relax. Dude asked a question.. The purpose of the forum is to provide help to new users to get them caught up, not to disrespect someone who asks a question, how did you learn "zep?"
Regardless of him/her reading the QA, the question was answered already.
WugFresh GNex Toolbox, just Google it bud. Don't let a "Senior Member" bug you. There is a step by step tutorial on WugFreshs site.
XDA has slipped from its original help full state... Sadly
TruAngelix said:
.. The purpose of the forum is to provide help to new users to get them caught up,
XDA has slipped from its original help full state... Sadly
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No it isn't, it never has been and it never will be.
063_XOBX said:
May something heavy fall on yjob head. It's not like you use it anyway.
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Coming from the guy who insulted a new member.
Great job XOBX
Zepius said:
problems with your post
1) you never mentioned what you tried
2) you didnt even take the advice in this thread
3) you didnt read the thread at the top of the QA forum
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I do not know the name of what I tried but got them from this forum and also another one from here http://www.ngbtips.com/root-jdq-android-4-2-2-on-galaxy-nexus-i9250.html which didn't work for me. My phone showed me the roboto with a warning sign and a "no command" at the bottom while the cmd window was shaping "waiting for device".
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TruAngelix said:
Coming from the guy who insulted a new member.
Great job XOBX
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Let's see;
A. There's 3 stickies and < infinity threads about this topic.
B. His question was answered WITHIN THIS THREAD.
C. You answered the same question on this same page yourself
D. Its not xdaNannies.
So no.
If somebody isn't capable of being self sufficient for the < 10 minutes the rooting/unlocking process takes what hope do they have of ever contributing anything other than duplicate threads?
TruAngelix said:
Coming from the guy who insulted a new member.
Great job XOBX
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he's still correct. xda was not founded to be a help site for your phone. it was meant for developers. hence the name.
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jjiro said:
I do not know the name of what I tried but got them from this forum and also another one from here http://www.ngbtips.com/root-jdq-android-4-2-2-on-galaxy-nexus-i9250.html which didn't work for me. My phone showed me the roboto with a warning sign and a "no command" at the bottom while the cmd window was shaping "waiting for device".
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follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
I am using ignorance rom currently and i want to change to aokp...what should i do now?? Jst having the zip in sd card and on the bootlander wiping the data and installing the new zip will do or is there anything else to do?? Pls help
ranjithm said:
I am using ignorance rom currently and i want to change to aokp...what should i do now?? Jst having the zip in sd card and on the bootlander wiping the data and installing the new zip will do or is there anything else to do?? Pls help
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flash proper kernel (no, I won't provide any links, you have to find it by yourself by using "search" tool... aokp is CM9 [ICS] or CM10 [JB]) and then flash aokp ROM
ranjithm said:
I am using ignorance rom currently and i want to change to aokp...what should i do now?? Jst having the zip in sd card and on the bootlander wiping the data and installing the new zip will do or is there anything else to do?? Pls help
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Oh and its bootloader .. click the kernel tab on one v home page for kernels
Help
parkourz said:
flash proper kernel (no, I won't provide any links, you have to find it by yourself by using "search" tool... aokp is CM9 [ICS] or CM10 [JB]) and then flash aokp ROM
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I dont get you...wat does proper kernel mean, isn't stock kernel enough???
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I dont get you...wat does proper kernel mean, isn't stock kernel enough???
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The best way to learn something is to read ROM's first posts
First posts of many roms don't give much information actually... You'll probably have to read many ''first posts'' to get a proper understanding. People on here are annoying about telling new people how to get started because they in all likelihood learned by themselves though searching and reading. Flashing a new rom is easy but there is a learning curve and you will need troubleshooting skills, so the more you read and know the better!
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First posts of many roms don't give much information actually... You'll probably have to read many ''first posts'' to get a proper understanding. People on here are annoying about telling new people how to get started because they in all likelihood learned by themselves though searching and reading. Flashing a new rom is easy but there is a learning curve and you will need troubleshooting skills, so the more you read and know the better!
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We are all learning by making mistakes You think why I know more than e.g. OP of this thread? Because I'm too impatient to wait until somebody will answer my questions! I was doing things by myself, bricking phones, restoring them back and gaining knowlegde! So not more experienced users are "bad" because they won't tell everything, NEW USERS ARE TO LAZY TO SEARCH, MAKING MISTAKES AND LEARN!!!
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I dont get you...wat does proper kernel mean, isn't stock kernel enough???
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Don't worry!
Anyone coming to XDA forums for the first time, is "noob" and all the other names...
What IS important - you have "sticky" threads that will explain quite a lot. BUT, you'll have to read and read and read until you'll know what and where to ask... Well, we all learn until we die... :angel:
So, yes, read. Search and search and read again! Or, if you're in real trouble, send PM (you know what that is, right?)...
Regarding your question, well, you'll just have to look around and decide what you'll do with your hov :fingers-crossed:
But, to be on "friendly side",
read that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964 and that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713257 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869667 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806152 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996665. I KNOW - a lot to read, but...
Oh, don't just pick a rom like pants or shirt, go through all of them, read and read all OPs until you're sure which one to put on your hov. And before you do that for the first time, learn how to do that again and again...
bratusm said:
Don't worry!
Anyone coming to XDA forums for the first time, is "noob" and all the other names...
What IS important - you have "sticky" threads that will explain quite a lot. BUT, you'll have to read and read and read until you'll know what and where to ask... Well, we all learn until we die... :angel:
So, yes, read. Search and search and read again! Or, if you're in real trouble, send PM (you know what that is, right?)...
Regarding your question, well, you'll just have to look around and decide what you'll do with your hov :fingers-crossed:
But, to be on "friendly side",
read that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964 and that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713257 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869667 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806152 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996665. I KNOW - a lot to read, but...
Oh, don't just pick a rom like pants or shirt, go through all of them, read and read all OPs until you're sure which one to put on your hov. And before you do that for the first time, learn how to do that again and again...
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I know how to root or how to make nandroid backup...my question is just that do I need to flash the kernel, I have stock kernel and I read a post that stock kernel is sufficient for all roms but not sure if its true...need an expert suggestion for that like from u people!!!
ranjithm said:
I know how to root or how to make nandroid backup...my question is just that do I need to flash the kernel, I have stock kernel and I read a post that stock kernel is sufficient for all roms but not sure if its true...need an expert suggestion for that like from u people!!!
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To make it short: every rom needs a kernel that it's likely not stock kernel. In every OP of rom it's written which kernel you have to use...