Kernel - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

For some reason now, my phone won't take kernels anymore. I can install ROM's and everything else, but when i try and flash a different kernel my phone won't keep it. It will reboot fine, but when i go and look in the settings to see if the kernel is there it is not installed. I do the usual clear dalvik and the cache then flash the kernel. It says it installed it, but it doesn't. Has this ever happened to anyone else, and if so how do you fix it? I have also completely wiped the phone and that did not help either. I have a HTC EVO 4g. I hope someone can help me with this problem.

Hey Partyman this may sound silly but did you double check that you're not flashing the wrong kernel with the rom you're flashing?

moreno4xl said:
Hey Partyman this may sound silly but did you double check that you're not flashing the wrong kernel with the rom you're flashing?
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I know i am flashing the correct kernel.

Which Roms and kernels?
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dcharleyultra said:
Which Roms and kernels?
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Lewa OS. The kernel is mason gb v15. I never had a problem before until I used gruesome wolfs script that is supposed to clean everything to install a ROM.
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keep in mind not every kernel will work with every custom rom, sometimes it will say installed but it really didnt. other times your phone just will boot loop at the white evo screen

Well just to let you know....Problem solved on installing kernel's. I changed over to Smelkus Mod and it worked perfect. My Anon RA must have went bad or something.
Mod can you please close this thread now. Thanks.

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Sms issues

For some reason my messages keep deleting themselves for no apparent reason. I do not use handcent or any other secondary messaging service. I've checked and double checked all of my settings and i do not have it set up to automatically delete anything at any time. I'm currently using Incredibly Re-engineered v2.3.1 and Lou's #8 kernel. The problem didn't ever occur when i was using the stock rooted rom.
So does this happen after a reboot, or just something you notice after putting your phone down then coming back to it...? Odd.
Try flashing another ROM, Lou makes a great EVO based ROM called Incredible Revolution. Give that a shot just to see if it is a ROM based issue.
Its a known issue... really annoying.
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It just does it at random. I've even been looking through them and its happened. Is it just the rom you think?
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I have had it happen to me on EVERY 2.2 rom I've used. Its yet to happen on 2.3.2 for me.
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Any 2.3.2 sense roms that you'd suggest? I like my sense widgets.
None exist yet.
Graydon1 said:
Any 2.3.2 sense roms that you'd suggest? I like my sense widgets.
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Dang it. Alright... any temporary patch that can fix the problem until some stable gingerbread roms come out?
Nope... Just hope it doesn't happen often. I use omfgb and its stable it just doesn't have sense. Cm7 is also great.
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Dang it. Alright... any temporary patch that can fix the problem until some stable gingerbread roms come out?
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Bit of a noob question and no reason to open a new thread, but will i lose any data on my phone's harddrive when i flash a new kernel? And should i do a complete wipe as if i was flashing a rom? Thanks alot.
Anyone? I don't want to do it until i have my facts strait.
Graydon1 said:
Bit of a noob question and no reason to open a new thread, but will i lose any data on my phone's harddrive when i flash a new kernel? And should i do a complete wipe as if i was flashing a rom? Thanks alot.
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Nope. Only full wipe when switching roms. Although if youre switching kernels like u said, if youre going from one made by 1 dev and switching to another by a diff dev i would wipe the dalvik cache under advanced in recovery
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Thanks alot, and another quick one, if i were to flash a rosie mod, would i do it just as i would flash a rom/kernel? And would I want to wipe the dalvik cache for that too?
EDIT: Man i have alot of stupid questions, but also how would i remove the old kernel... or do i not have to? lol.
Graydon1 said:
Thanks alot, and another quick one, if i were to flash a rosie mod, would i do it just as i would flash a rom/kernel? And would I want to wipe the dalvik cache for that too?
EDIT: Man i have alot of stupid questions, but also how would i remove the old kernel... or do i not have to? lol.
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Its all good yo. Just flash the rosie mod no wipes. The old kernel will be removed wen you flash the new one. Lol youll get the hang of it man
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Kernel Troubles

Not sure if its the fact i am running CM 7 or what but whenever i try a different kernel then there stock everything boots just fine but the touch screen doesn't work. I am lost and have no clue what to try.
What kernel are you trying to flash?
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If running cm7, ya gotta flash a gingerbread AOSP kernel - try that.
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I believe it was the AOSP kernel part that i was missing. I finally got a Invisiblek to install. Thanks for the help.
bjohnson8949 said:
I believe it was the AOSP kernel part that i was missing. I finally got a Invisiblek to install. Thanks for the help.
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Invisiblek is the way to goon Gingerbread roms. I've flashed his newest with OMFGB 1.1.1, and it is awesome. No problems snappy, excellent battery too!
Sometimes people (including me) mix up AOSP and Sense, sadly they don't like to play with others if you install them with the wrong rom. Racists, pft.
I have only had the phone about a week now so I have had a lot to learn. So far everything seems good now and I am happy. Now if i could just get better battery life lol.
I was trying to install the following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972746 I am getting same issue installs fine boots. Then when I try to unlock screen I get nothing. I have HtC incredible running cm 7 rc 3
clockworkmod 3.0.0.8
radio 2.15.00.11.19
If you need anymore information let me know.
I am doing the following for install.
reboot to recovery
clear cache
clear dalvik cache
install zip from sd card
Thanks for all the help already
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I was trying to install the following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972746 I am getting same issue installs fine boots. Then when I try to unlock screen I get nothing. I have HtC incredible running cm 7 rc 3
clockworkmod 3.0.0.8
radio 2.15.00.11.19
If you need anymore information let me know.
I am doing the following for install.
reboot to recovery
clear cache
clear dalvik cache
install zip from sd card
Thanks for all the help already
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It worked fine for me...and still working
Maybe download it again and then try it. Just as a question are you by chance trying to flash a froyo kernel and not realizing it? Its gotta say gb or gingerbread
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I was trying to flash Tiamat Version 3.3.3-sbc -- Current Gingerbread with SBC from the link I posted.
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I was trying to install the following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=972746
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I was trying to flash Tiamat Version 3.3.3-sbc -- Current Gingerbread with SBC from the link I posted.
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The link you provided is the EVO kernel. Have you tried the Inc kernel?
Evo: http://www.thebcblends.com/cayniarb/Kernels/evo/Tiamat_Evo-v3.3.3-sbc.zip
Inc: http://www.thebcblends.com/cayniarb/Kernels/inc/Tiamat_Inc-v3.3.3-sbc.zip
The zip files have different contents.
EDIT - I just realized the thread you linked has both the Inc and the Evo versions. I saw that it was in the Evo subforum and jumped to the wrong conclusion. In any regard, make sure you are flashing the right one.
I just flashed
Inc: http://www.thebcblends.com/cayniarb/Kernels/inc/Tiamat_Inc-v3.3.3-sbc.zip
and i am still having same problem. Any ideas ?
Edit: Messing around with rooted phones is something I have just started so it maybe something simple I am missing.
Not sure why my cell doesn't seem to like other kernels but
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905873
seems to be doing just fine so i will leave it alone.
Thanks for all the help.
Have you tried Incredikernel? Kernels are really a matter of personal preference, but Incredikernel seems to be one of the best. (And also my favorite.)
I gave it a shot a while back and had trouble. My issue is that he touch screen doesn't respond. Incredikernel is recommended in several places but i had zero luck with it supporting the screen. I have started to wonder if its support for slcd.
I will try it again and see what happens.

question

well since i cant flash kernels but i can flash roms that comes with kernels is possible i can customize the kernel in the rom? i mean like flashing a rom and adding my own choice kernel?
Why can't you flash kernels? You do it in recovery the same way you flash a rom - with the exception of wiping data. You only need to wipe cache/dalvik.
plainjane said:
Why can't you flash kernels? You do it in recovery the same way you flash a rom - with the exception of wiping data. You only need to wipe cache/dalvik.
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i dont know whats wrong with my phone but all the kernels i tryed to flash it end up in a bootloop. i flash sense with sense and aosp with aosp kernels they all go into bootloop. trust me i even used amon ra recovery sometimes backing up with amon ra recovery and trying to restore sometimes it doesnt work. clockworkmod seem to be fine but cannot flash kernels.
Did u try the kernal manager in the market. It might help with getting a kernal to work
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Did u try the kernal manager in the market. It might help with getting a kernal to work
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you dont know i try everything i even posted it on xda asking for help. i follow all there steps still same problem bootloops. i even had to factory reset twice because i was stuck in bootsceen. i used unrevoked to root but i was thinking maybe if i unrevoked it and using a differnt method to root. but i havent tryed it. so i donno if its phone or the program im using to root i donno whats the deal. i never flash any kernels because i was unable to pass the bootloop. the only way to get a custome kernel is flashing a rom that has a custom kernel.
It def doesnt have anything to do with unrevoked. What ROM are you running and what kernel are you trying to flash? Are you wiping cache and dalvik?
this rom im running right now (Rom)Ava-Froyo Z3 heres a link to direct you see.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720682
the Arthur even posted a link to a kernel recommended for this rom. i tried it same problem bootloop.
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this rom im running right now (Rom)Ava-Froyo Z3 heres a link to direct you see.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720682
the Arthur even posted a link to a kernel recommended for this rom. i tried it same problem bootloop.
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Looks like you need a new rom then lol. Bye bye avafroyo hello myns warm 2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793471
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Myns is a great, smooth Rom.. interesting issue that I haven't heard of.
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Doesn't matter which Rom I flash same issue tried different roms and flash kernels and still peoblem. Right I'm unrooting factory reset and s-off. I'm going to use a different method to root.
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Doesn't matter which Rom I flash same issue tried different roms and flash kernels and still peoblem. Right I'm unrooting factory reset and s-off. I'm going to use a different method to root.
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How did you root? May just be something wrong with your phone.
i had the same problem a while back. couldnt flash anything at all tho. had to unroot and wipe completely, and go stock for a day or two. everything has been flawless since.

[Q] Problems flashing Sense ROMs

Hello all,
So I am an avid ROM flasher (I try at least 2 a week), and recently when I try to install Sense 3.0 or 3.5 ROMs I have an issue; The ROM flashes and boots up all nice and good, but the startup application that runs by default on a fresh install doesn't show up. All I get is the wallpaper and the notification bar w/ clock, battery etc. but thats it, I can't get passed this to any other screen . After all that the only way I can get back to recovery to flash a working ROM is through a battery pull.
Like I always do with new ROMs, I
nandroid
factory wipe/reset
wipe cache a few times
wipe dalvik cache a couple times
flash GruesomesWipeAll.zip
then flash ROM
The wierd part is that I can flash Stock Barebones just fine along with any other ICS ROM with no issues.
So I guess what im getting at is, is there im doing something wrong i.e. flashing or wiping?
PS. my SD is partitioned
PSS. the ROMs that arent working for me are
The Express
EnergyROM
And one other that I forgot
What recovery are you using?
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RA-supersonic v2.3
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RA-supersonic v2.3
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Are you flashing any additional mods/ kernels for said roms?
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evo4gnoob said:
Are you flashing any additional mods/ kernels for said roms?
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As of now, no. I have previously with no issues but it is strange that this is happening randomly now.
aplaceinspace said:
As of now, no. I have previously with no issues but it is strange that this is happening randomly now.
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Try a reflash of recovery see if that helps. Also wipe everything except sdcard and battery stats 2 times then flash the rom to see if its still happening
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I was having the same problem for a while. Try another recovey. This is the one i use now with no issues at all you can fin it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339654. Also if you want to try another Rom try thie Nitrous 1.3.3 its the one im running now and its a true badass, if you like sense youl really dig it.,,, Later
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I was having the same problem for a while. Try another recovey. This is the one i use now with no issues at all you can fin it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339654. Also if you want to try another Rom try thie Nitrous 1.3.3 its the one im running now and its a true badass, if you like sense youl really dig it.,,, Later
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Try a reflash of recovery see if that helps. Also wipe everything except sdcard and battery stats 2 times then flash the rom to see if its still happening
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Thanks guys/gals (?)...anyway i'll try that in a little bit and ill let ya know if it worked
your welcome. BTW, A Guy last time I looked,,,,or a fire truck....Later
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your welcome. BTW, A Guy last time I looked,,,,or a fire truck....Later
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YES!! finally! thanks so much mr fire truck haha

ktoonz kernel leaving me with black screen after reboot

Hello I been trying to use the ktoonz kernel for some time now and every time I install it after reboot I get a black screen after. The rom is compatible cause a lot of people have it up and running with the jelly bomb 11.0 rom. Anyone has any idea why this is happening? I searched the forums and I can't find a solution any help would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
I would not think you would need to flash this kernel over the ROM since Jelly Bomb 11 comes with this kernel already installed.
Having said that you should not have a problem flashing the kernel again, as long as you flashed the correct one. Did you flash the TW kernel or the AOSP kernel?
m20120 said:
I would not think you would need to flash this kernel over the ROM since Jelly Bomb 11 comes with this kernel already installed.
Having said that you should not have a problem flashing the kernel again, as long as you flashed the correct one. Did you flash the TW kernel or the AOSP kernel?
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I flashed the from itself and I got the black screen so I downloaded the TW kernel same result then I tried the aosp and the black screen remains I don't know what I'm doing wrong
Jelly Bomb is a TW ROM so you need the TW kernel. The AOSP kernel will not work.
You may need to wipe all (data, cache and Dalvik) after flashing this ROM.
holyvail said:
Hello I been trying to use the ktoonz kernel for some time now and every time I install it after reboot I get a black screen after. The rom is compatible cause a lot of people have it up and running with the jelly bomb 11.0 rom. Anyone has any idea why this is happening? I searched the forums and I can't find a solution any help would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
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Did you run the kernel cleaner script after flashing the kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...5&d=1347395869
I believe that will do the trick, flash kernel, then flash kernel cleaner script.
m20120 said:
Jelly Bomb is a TW ROM so you need the TW kernel. The AOSP kernel will not work.
You may need to wipe all (data, cache and Dalvik) after flashing this ROM.
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Imma try to flash the kernel again thanks
livito said:
Did you run the kernel cleaner script after flashing the kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...5&d=1347395869
I believe that will do the trick, flash kernel, then flash kernel cleaner script.
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The link you provided isn't working
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Imma try to flash the kernel again thanks
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If you still get stuck at a black screen you should wipe data and caches.
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m20120 said:
If you still get stuck at a black screen you should wipe data and caches.
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Still getting screens I wiped caches system factory reset as well all I didn't do was format data
I lost my boot animation after flashing the kernel. Just give it a few min. It should boot up
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bog3nator said:
I lost my boot animation after flashing the kernel. Just give it a few min. It should boot up
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I let it sit for 10 minutes and nothing bottom lights didn't come on or anything been wiping caches system and factory resetting and it keeps happening
Bad download? It happens.
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holyvail said:
The link you provided isn't working
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I just tried the link and I was able to download the zip file, it is a direct link, doesnt take you to any page, it starts the download automatically.
bog3nator said:
I lost my boot animation after flashing the kernel. Just give it a few min. It should boot up
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Were you able to reflash a boot animation?
mjben said:
Bad download? It happens.
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just re downloaded same issue imma just stick with stock since my phone isnt cooperating with custom kernals at all even tried with the peoples rom still get the black screen
holyvail said:
just re downloaded same issue imma just stick with stock since my phone isnt cooperating with custom kernals at all even tried with the peoples rom still get the black screen
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you're not alone I have the exact same issue but mines boot up and then non stop flickering of screens and menus going black then coming back when i tap the screen. Im on Phantom Hackers rom (2.1 rooted / mostly stock) I tired the kernel cleaner but was told to run it BEFORE I flask ktoonsez kernel. No dice I got the same effect.
I should probably try the cleaner after flashing the kernel huh? .....brb.
Edit: No dice - same effect flashing the cleaner before and after flashing the kernel.
have to go back to freeza "LJ7 Kernel with bootanimation support" only one that works for me.
Can't understand what would be causing this.
DC_MTP said:
you're not alone I have the exact same issue but mines boot up and then non stop flickering of screens and menus going black then coming back when i tap the screen. Im on Phantom Hackers rom (2.1 rooted / mostly stock) I tired the kernel cleaner but was told to run it BEFORE I flask ktoonsez kernel. No dice I got the same effect.
I should probably try the cleaner after flashing the kernel huh? .....brb.
Edit: No dice - same effect flashing the cleaner before and after flashing the kernel.
have to go back to freeza "LJ7 Kernel with bootanimation support" only one that works for me.
Can't understand what would be causing this.
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Exactly stock kernel works fine but ktoon gives me a black screen no matter what I do I'm just gonna give up on this kernel its been 2 days of trying

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