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How do I match kernel to ROM?

This is one of those n00b questions that probably seems obvious but isn't, at least for me.
One can safely assume a kernel that says it is for CM7 or CM9 will work with ROMs with those names. But what about ROMs based on stock, like DarkForest 3.0.5 or the UK ROM? It's not quite as clear to me and I didn't see that info in the ROMs where I would expect it to be.
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netizenmt said:
This is one of those n00b questions that probably seems obvious but isn't, at least for me.
One can safely assume a kernel that says it is for CM7 or CM9 will work with ROMs with those names. But what about ROMs based on stock, like DarkForest 3.0.5 or the UK ROM? It's not quite as clear to me and I didn't see that info in the ROMs where I would expect it to be.
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DoomLord or Darkforest (stock based, it's a few pages back in dev forum) or stock (flash via ftf) for stock based (darkforest 3/cola/IT-Rom/gbtweaked/r800x UK). Kernel associated with rom for others.
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paxChristos said:
DoomLord or Darkforest (stock based, it's a few pages back in dev forum) or stock (flash via ftf) for stock based (darkforest 3/cola/IT-Rom/gbtweaked/r800x UK). Kernel associated with rom for others.
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So ROMS should indicate whether they are based on Stock or not, and they should indicate the kernal, shouldn't they?
Also, I think one can also say, if you want to be on the bleeding edge of technology, go with CM9 or maybe CM7. If you want to use your Play to play videos, games that use video cutscenes, etc, stick with a Stock-based ROM. (At this point in development, anyway.)
And, Pax, Am I also correct in assuming when FXP puts up a new build, as they just did, I will want to hold off until Chevyowner updates his link, or is there a way for me to keep the CDMA functionality using other builds?
BTW - CM9 is awesome!

If I ever get around to creating an update.zip, we might have a flashable porting zip for CDMA on CM9
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paxChristos said:
If I ever get around to creating an update.zip, we might have a flashable porting zip for CDMA on CM9
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That would be sweet!

The Darkforest kernel links are all outdated so that is a no-go. I installed DoomLord's kernel without a problem, but I can't get into recovery on it, tried back button, volume down, volume up, home, search... nothing.
Just flashed back to stock with the ftf file and installed the doomkernel again - boots ok into Stock now, so that's something. However, I understand that this kernel is harder on the battery use than Keiran's.
The learning continues! Now to figure out how to get recovery on it and how to get in it!.

paxChristos said:
If I ever get around to creating an update.zip, we might have a flashable porting zip for CDMA on CM9
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1) Create the file structure and fill it with the files you want to use.
2) Write the updater script.
3) sign it with testsign.jar.
4) Flash it.
That's how you basically create an update.zip. The really boney part is the updater script, in which you have to figure out the correct permissions, symlinks and other stuff, and/or run the scripts you want to have working.

netizenmt said:
The Darkforest kernel links are all outdated so that is a no-go. I installed DoomLord's kernel without a problem, but I can't get into recovery on it, tried back button, volume down, volume up, home, search... nothing.
Just flashed back to stock with the ftf file and installed the doomkernel again - boots ok into Stock now, so that's something. However, I understand that this kernel is harder on the battery use than Keiran's.
The learning continues! Now to figure out how to get recovery on it and how to get in it!.
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I recently flashed Doomkernel v11 on my stock rom then flashed the wifi modules and everything is fine. When Doomkernel logo appears on boot, that is the time the LED turns to blue and I just pressed "back" key on my xplay and it boot into Doomkernel's boot manager. However, I also installed CWM 5.0.2.7 for Xperia phones just to be sure. Lastly, it really is a bit of hard battery in the battery but it is fast and stable. Btw, I am using T.E.A.M. rom as of now and it is also fast and stable.

Logseman said:
1) Create the file structure and fill it with the files you want to use.
2) Write the updater script.
3) sign it with testsign.jar.
4) Flash it.
That's how you basically create an update.zip. The really boney part is the updater script, in which you have to figure out the correct permissions, symlinks and other stuff, and/or run the scripts you want to have working.
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Yupp, thanks for the info, right now it's my own laziness keeping me from doing it (That and Mass Effect 3 ) (That and i'm looking for an automatic update.zip creator, and they're all windows based (boo! hiss!))
anbu187 said:
I recently flashed Doomkernel v11 on my stock rom then flashed the wifi modules and everything is fine. When Doomkernel logo appears on boot, that is the time the LED turns to blue and I just pressed "back" key on my xplay and it boot into Doomkernel's boot manager. However, I also installed CWM 5.0.2.7 for Xperia phones just to be sure. Lastly, it really is a bit of hard battery in the battery but it is fast and stable. Btw, I am using T.E.A.M. rom as of now and it is also fast and stable.
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He's on the R800x, I haven't tested out doomkernel v11 (i know doomkernel v10 gsm had an issue with DHCP on R800x) and T.E.A.M. rom is currently not working on R800x (we've been having baseband issues with porting any of the 4.xxx firmware to Xperia Play)
Pax

paxChristos said:
Yupp, thanks for the info, right now it's my own laziness keeping me from doing it (That and Mass Effect 3 )
He's on the R800x, I haven't tested out doomkernel v11 (i know doomkernel v10 gsm had an issue with DHCP on R800x) and T.E.A.M. rom is currently not working on R800x (we've been having baseband issues with porting any of the 4.xxx firmware to Xperia Play)
Pax
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Ah ok, just trying to help with the limited knowledge I have as I'm also a newbie on cellphone modding. I need a master hehe

anbu187 said:
Ah ok, just trying to help with the limited knowledge I have as I'm also a newbie on cellphone modding. I need a master hehe
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Completely understandable, this thread started as a R800x focused one, but with Logseman no longer updating the Guide/Rollup thread, we do need a new on focused on matching kernels with Roms...
Pax

Hi, I have a few noob questions as well:
1. Does a custom ROM like CM7 or Lite'ning have their own kernel ? When I flash them, the kernel I have now (CF-ROOT) gets replaced ?
2. How do I know to match a kernel to a ROM ?

ehknaton said:
Hi, I have a few noob questions as well:
1. Does a custom ROM like CM7 or Lite'ning have their own kernel ? When I flash them, the kernel I have now (CF-ROOT) gets replaced ?
2. How do I know to match a kernel to a ROM ?
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And thus we return to the original question!
I have since found that the best way to know which kernel to use with a ROM is to read through the thread for the ROM you are interested in. If a ROM is based on stock, then look for kernels based on stock, etc.
Also some ROMs package a kernel to be used with them in the zip file. It's always a good choice when you want to try a ROM and you aren't sure what kernel to use.
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Sony Xperia SL ROMS?

Are there any Sony Xperia SL roms? Because all the ROMS available on XDA are for the Xperia S. Would Xperia S ROMS work on the Xperia SL? If so which problems would i face?

i have one, from my SL buy in Philippin, but it's 6.1.A.2.45.
Another newest firmware is 6.1.A.2.50 link below
Code:
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv"]http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv[/URL]
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj"]http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj[/URL]

I believe an SL is the same just the processor is turned up to 1.7 so S roms should work as far as I've read. (no guarantee tho)
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

I just recently flashed my SL with a FXP CM10 rom, by following all the steps for S, and so far I have no problems. Except I made a big mistake by not backing up my rom first (silly me). If you want to flash any Xperia S roms, I suggest you backup the stock rom first and also the build.prop. Cause once you flash to S roms, the device will be recognized as Xperia S and having a backed up build.prop would come in handy as reference. Another downside is that the CPU will be underclocked to 1.5GHz, but can be easily changed to 1.674MHz through an app or if your rom can change the CPU settings.
Just to warn you, there aren't a lot of options out there if you want to go back to stock since most are for Xperia S.

Nova kernel will clock it back to 1.7 and you can edit the build.prop for device id
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mercury_beta said:
i have one, from my SL buy in Philippin, but it's 6.1.A.2.45.
Another newest firmware is 6.1.A.2.50 link below
Code:
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv"]http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv[/URL]
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj"]http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj[/URL]
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Links are DEAD :3

Ben36 said:
Nova kernel will clock it back to 1.7 and you can edit the build.prop for device id
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Can you please provide instruction how to do this in the build.prop? Many people say it can be done but how exactly?

yup yup yup

Just onen the build.prop and change the anything that is S related to the SL equivalent
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

Can you please provide a build.prop of the Xperia SL now that mine is recognized as an Xperia S

Sony Xperia SL build.prop
The build.prop from my Xperia SL has been uploaded at:
https :// www .box. com /shared/zaugnvcioc2cow0547f7
I hope it can be of help to someone

glen2691995 said:
The build.prop from my Xperia SL has been uploaded at:
https :// www .box. com /shared/zaugnvcioc2cow0547f7
I hope it can be of help to someone
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Thank you so much! It did help

Questions about installing
Hi everybody,
I am planning to replace the stock rom on my sister's xperia sl with a Cm10 rom.
Before I would do something, I would like to ask some questions.
How can I make a backup of the current kernel? I(Just in case I would like to go back to stock rom)
Is it true if I flash the boot.img file with the fastboot, I will get another kernel installed together with clockworkmod recovery?
If I don't make a backup of the current kernel, just do a backup with cwm, is it possible to simply restore my cwm backup in the future if necessary?
Can I download a stock kernel from anywhere If making a backup of it is not possible?
I have just a little experience with cwm, I did a few months ago a custom rom installation on zte blade, but there everything was easy, because I could install it with the rom manager application.
I would be very grateful if you could send me a link in email or private message to the latest cm and gapps build for xperia s.
I am visually impaired, so I use a screenreader software to browse webpages. With this program, navigating through the cm page is difficult for me, because there aren't exact headings, and tables which I could use to understand the structure of the items on that website. I met the same situation at another page, where I donwloaded the wrong file because of the lack of accessible structure. At that time I didn't have problem, but I would like to prevent dowloading an incompatible rom for my xperia.
Where do I have to put the build.prop file linked here in this topic? Do I have to place it in the zip file of the rom?
Thank you for your help in advance.
Sorry for my beginner questions and not perfect English.
Cheers,
Istvan

ivelegi said:
Hi everybody,
I am planning to replace the stock rom on my sister's xperia sl with a Cm10 rom.
Before I would do something, I would like to ask some questions.
How can I make a backup of the current kernel? I(Just in case I would like to go back to stock rom)
Is it true if I flash the boot.img file with the fastboot, I will get another kernel installed together with clockworkmod recovery?
If I don't make a backup of the current kernel, just do a backup with cwm, is it possible to simply restore my cwm backup in the future if necessary?
Can I download a stock kernel from anywhere If making a backup of it is not possible?
I have just a little experience with cwm, I did a few months ago a custom rom installation on zte blade, but there everything was easy, because I could install it with the rom manager application.
I would be very grateful if you could send me a link in email or private message to the latest cm and gapps build for xperia s.
I am visually impaired, so I use a screenreader software to browse webpages. With this program, navigating through the cm page is difficult for me, because there aren't exact headings, and tables which I could use to understand the structure of the items on that website. I met the same situation at another page, where I donwloaded the wrong file because of the lack of accessible structure. At that time I didn't have problem, but I would like to prevent dowloading an incompatible rom for my xperia.
Where do I have to put the build.prop file linked here in this topic? Do I have to place it in the zip file of the rom?
Thank you for your help in advance.
Sorry for my beginner questions and not perfect English.
Cheers,
Istvan
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i thing you need a official stock rom for xperia sl
You can go to http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sl/
and download a offical rom to make flash to your phone.

Back-up?
myxomatosis said:
I just recently flashed my SL with a FXP CM10 rom, by following all the steps for S, and so far I have no problems. Except I made a big mistake by not backing up my rom first (silly me). If you want to flash any Xperia S roms, I suggest you backup the stock rom first and also the build.prop. Cause once you flash to S roms, the device will be recognized as Xperia S and having a backed up build.prop would come in handy as reference. Another downside is that the CPU will be underclocked to 1.5GHz, but can be easily changed to 1.674MHz through an app or if your rom can change the CPU settings.
Just to warn you, there aren't a lot of options out there if you want to go back to stock since most are for Xperia S.
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How would i backup rom on my Sl?

news?
any news if we have 4.4 update Xperia SL user.

kenkho said:
any news if we have 4.4 update Xperia SL user.
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S and sl are the same
No official 4.4 update will be released
But raymanFX seems to be releasing CM11 4.4
And im working on Sony Android 4.4
Also AOSP 4.4
But you need a unlocked bootloader
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Envious_Data said:
S and sl are the same
No official 4.4 update will be released
But raymanFX seems to be releasing CM11 4.4
And im working on Sony Android 4.4
Also AOSP 4.4
But you need a unlocked bootloader
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i see thanks for the info! hope their will be releasing CM11 4.4 soon! :victory:

ROM?

I have been trying to search for a V20c AT&T rooted ROM that has CWM already in it. All I found is threads with people talking about this subject but no ROM. Is this ROM available? If so, can someone link me to it? CM10 battery life SUCKs big time and I would like to try stock that's rooted and has CWM. Thanks!

AUSTIN3:16 said:
I have been trying to search for a V20c AT&T rooted ROM that has CWM already in it. All I found is threads with people talking about this subject but no ROM. Is this ROM available? If so, can someone link me to it? CM10 battery life SUCKs big time and I would like to try stock that's rooted and has CWM. Thanks!
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To clarify a misunderstanding that you have ROM's DO NOT contain CWM. CWM allows you to install ROM's. If you are running CM10 you must have by default CWM or equivalent like TWRP. Just look for your ROM of choice and install through CWM. Since you are looking for v20c I would recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980541. However, HO! NO! also has one that is 100% stock plus there are several others that are available under development.
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Samsung galaxy ace II [GT-I1860] JB help.

Samsung galaxy ace II [GT-I1860] JB help/ questions.
hey everyone today ive decided to make a thread for the galaxy ace 2 Jellybean users to help awnser your problems and lags and what causes them, and to ask my own questions...
JellyBean 4.1.2 (Stock rom) having tried this rom ive currently found no problems other than that horrible lock screen,
if you switch it off / lock it (via the power button) and then switch the screen on again and you get a black screen
thus so disabling the usage of lock screen/sleep does anyone know how to fix this or am i just flashing the wrong/unstable rom...
if you have a stable rom for the ace 2 (GB & JB) please share :good:
thank you and all the best,
-Speedtrix.
(PS. im not noob so fell free to use all terms to say what you think.) :good:

I would use cm10.1 and above because i never liked stock jb on our phone :/ as for gb theres no custom rom
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Thanks
teddytsen said:
I would use cm10.1 and above because i never liked stock jb on our phone :/ as for gb theres no custom rom
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thanks for the advice bro but ive tried cyanogenmod (10.1 &10.2) and there are some problems ive expeirinced:
does not show sim cart contacts (no matter what app or third party app you download) NOTE: this is one of the main resons ive left cyanogenmod.
slow boot-up,
and does not allow large file download (more than 200mb and i download allot of heavy apps... )
none the less im going back to gingerbread after months of trying sticking with jellybean to make it work one small problem....
i dont have ginger bread firmware for any european contry
and if you could tell me where i could find a dodexed jellybean.zip for just a little project
im not sure what to use anymore but im really desprete for a stable firmware even if it means going back to gingerbread
do you know any other STOCK firmware that i can use please any help will be apreciated!
thankyou
-Speedtrix

Speedtrix said:
does not show sim cart contacts (no matter what app or third party app you download) NOTE: this is one of the main resons ive left cyanogenmod.
slow boot-up,
and does not allow large file download (more than 200mb and i download allot of heavy apps...
thankyou
-Speedtrix
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I've downloaded files of more than a GB. And everything was okay :3
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arhamiq said:
I've downloaded files of more than a GB. And everything was okay :3
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yeah maybe you can but I cant that’s why I’m asking, see I'm not looking for a custom ROM any more I want a stock ROM GB was really stable on my GT-I1860.

kyrillos would be best modified stock i guess..

teddytsen said:
kyrillos would be best modified stock i guess..
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yh ive seen and heard of it and installed it was a really good job but i really need stock so going back to ginger bread stock rom found it on a some ones thread (forgot who) thank you whoever it is.
for now my first question is awnserd i need the awnser to my second one
Who has android 4.1.2 deodexed and odexed rom zip file?(for a project)
thank you for your help every one!!!!
,Speedtrix

Speedtrix said:
yh ive seen and heard of it and installed it was a really good job but i really need stock so going back to ginger bread stock rom found it on a some ones thread (forgot who) thank you whoever it is.
for now my first question is awnserd i need the awnser to my second one
Who has android 4.1.2 deodexed and odexed rom zip file?(for a project)
thank you for your help every one!!!!
,Speedtrix
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deodex-only leak mb2(unless you deodexed yourself, i had problems so i stopped trying to deodex stock mg2)
odex-theres a script in dev forum

thanks
teddytsen said:
deodex-only leak mb2(unless you deodexed yourself, i had problems so i stopped trying to deodex stock mg2)
odex-theres a script in dev forum
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yh i might look into how to odex and deodex roms/apps any ways all the purpuse/questions on this thread have been awnserd
thank you for your advice youve helped me allot :victory:
-, Speedtrix

[Q] how to debloat my stock rom?

Hi guys, i wanna partely debloat my stock rom to make it lighter, but keep some samsung apps.
I found 'root app delete' in playstore, is it a good idea, or better to make manually via TB?
Any advice is welcome, any list of stuff to trash either.
Thanks for ur help
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yopmania said:
Hi guys, i wanna partely debloat my stock rom to make it lighter, but keep some samsung apps.
I found 'root app delete' in playstore, is it a good idea, or better to make manually via TB?
Any advice is welcome, any list of stuff to trash either.
Thanks for ur help
Sent from my SM-P601 using XDA mobile app
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I use Titanium to freeze things first before uninstalling and make backups before removing. I found the best way to debloat was to start from scratch; backup apps+data, flash a minimal ROM, minimal gapps, and just install stuff as and when I actually needed to - I have very little running or available that doesn't get used and tons of memory free to use when needed. No Samsung apps to be seen at all.

MarkAndroid.UK;55112316[/QUOTE said:
Thanks for advices, are u happy with slimkat? did you experience any bug so far?
btw, where did u get "Slim_mini_gapps 4.4.4" ?
i didnt find any gapps link in the last slimkat rom thread.
regards
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Stock ROM have GApps included, so you can't flash custom GApps only if you want to root and flash custom ROM.
Powered by CM11 M9 snapshot

yopmania said:
Thanks for advices, are u happy with slimkat? did you experience any bug so far?
btw, where did u get "Slim_mini_gapps 4.4.4" ?
i didnt find any gapps link in the last slimkat rom thread.
regards
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I prefer SlimKAT to others at the moment and I have no issues with it at all. (I have a Slim version 7.4 that is not available generally at the moment - just testing it. The latest 7.2.1 has no reported issues). That is not to say you will like it or that everything will work ok for you, but its fun trying out these things. Most people use other gapps such as PA or BaNkS I think but the Slim gapps I use currently are from the SlimROM web site here.
Just to clarify, SlimKAT has no gapps included at all. It has a basic Nova launcher but very little else in the way of applications.

thanks mate, iam running slimkat for a few days and seems to be very battery friendly.