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[Q] How do you change Kernel on SD ROM?

in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058809
It says: "Download, unzip to your rom folder, restart twice.."
Is this just for that ROM or will it work for all?
What exactly do I do?
After unzipping, there are several levels of folders. which level goes where and does "rom folder" mean "Android" folder?

Download, unzip, copy "root" & "update" & "zImage" to your Android folder, reboot twice, have fun !
ROM folder = "Android" (or whatever your ROM's folder is called)
Just copy the folders and the file to the top level of your folder .
And a Kernel (technically) should work with all ROMs.
Your sd card should look like this:
G:/SDCARD/Android/root/
G:/SDCARD/Android/update/
G:/SDCARD/Android/zImage

Well it depends on your build, what build are you using?
because some builds have different path than Android, and others don't support putting new files in the folder build as far as I can remember.
so some require you to put these files manually using ADB push commands, or root explorer and apps of the like.
Not all builds support different kernels, so make sure you check if the kernel you want is compatible with the build you have.
and make a backup before you do anything or you might regret it.
manual kernel installation means:
copying the zImage to the build folder to replace the original, run android then push/copy-paste kernel files each to it's respective folder on the device. it's not that hard to be done.

trying to flash rom ...noobie..question

Im trying to get the glazeddonut rom into the nexus 7...I copy it to my download directory...in the file itself it contains a boot.img as well as two
subdirectories...i copy over the entire zip file....I then go into a program rom manager and clockworkmod recovery is flashed...then I go to install rom from sd card my zip file located in the download directory. When i chose that file all i see are two subfolder META-INF and system/
at this point how do i install the rom ...sorry if its a dumb question..im sure its something simple im just not seeing....

[Q] Stock rom ?

Hi,
i would like to know how i could get my stock rom from my N4, like a .zip file. Because i tried nandroid, but i would like to modify the rom with the kitchen, and i don't know how to do if i don't have a zip file... Thanks !

AutruiP said:
Hi,
i would like to know how i could get my stock rom from my N4, like a .zip file. Because i tried nandroid, but i would like to modify the rom with the kitchen, and i don't know how to do if i don't have a zip file... Thanks !
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You should be able to extract the boot and system images from Google's factory image.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occam
I wasn't aware that the kitchen worked with the Nexus 4 as its still listed as one of the unsupported devices but the thread hasn't been updated since October of last year so maybe that changed.
this is copied from dsixda's kitchen thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246 post #3):
How do I import a ROM into the kitchen to use as my base?
(The instructions below are for HTC devices in general. For other devices, please visit the appropriate thread.)
From a shipped ROM:
First, find the shipped ROM for your device, usually from htc.com or from searching xda-developers (check the Wiki or sticky posts under your device's sub-forum).
This link may help: Various devices
Please don't ask me for links, as I don't know everything or own all devices.
The shipped ROM can be found in three different formats. Identify the type you have downloaded:
If the shipped ROM is in a .ZIP format, then simply copy it to the kitchen's original_update folder.
OR if the shipped ROM consists of system.img and boot.img files, then copy those two files to the kitchen's original_update folder. If the ROM also includes a lib.img (found in some newer HTC ROMs), then copy that as well!
OR if the shipped ROM is in an .EXE format, then do the following:
In Windows, run the shipped ROM's .EXE file till it gets to the first dialog. Stop there but don't close the window yet.
Go to Start->Run and type: %TEMP%
When the folder opens, search for Rom.zip (use the "magnifying glass" Search button)
Copy Rom.zip to your kitchen's original_update folder
OR from a cooked/custom ROM:
Copy the update.zip (or equivalent ZIP file) to your kitchen's original_update folder
OR from a Nandroid backup (under /sdcard/nandroid) [NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NON-STOCK ROM BACKUPS]:
Copy the system.img and boot.img files from the backup folder to your kitchen's original_update folder

Hm, i see. But the problem with the dev links for Google is that it's 4.2.2 and not 4.2.1... I would like to stay to an older version for the moment, with those problems with bootloaders, kernels etc... I will try with system and boot img, thanks !
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Well, i tried to use the tutorial about shipped rom, but my system.img and boot.img files aren't recognized by the kitchen... So i don't know how to do Halp ?

In this thread you have posted link to factory image with android 4.2.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848

Great !! Thanks a lot eskeyy !

[Q] CWM backup-->flashable rom?

I'm a new developer and have applied all my tweaks and edits via root explorer so far. is there a way to change a CWM backup into a flashable rom file for other users to flash? I searched around a bit, but couldn't seem to find anything about it.

Goto this thread here
follow all the setup to install cygwin & kitchen
once it's all setup you can plug your phone in and create a rom
follow the guide (second method) for creating the rom system files by extracting the system folders from your phone (rom you are using)
you can then turn it into a flashable rom zip

I think you just basically extract the CWM backup, then repackage them in 1 zip file (except for the androidsecure backup).

9steele9 said:
I'm a new developer and have applied all my tweaks and edits via root explorer so far. is there a way to change a CWM backup into a flashable rom file for other users to flash? I searched around a bit, but couldn't seem to find anything about it.
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YOU CAN USE THE CWM BACKUP IN KITCHEN YO MAKE A CUSTOM ROM.BUT YOU CAN'T ABLE TO USE THE BACKUP FILE DIRECTLY AS A CUSTOM ROM.
OTHER HAND YOU CAN MAKE ALSO THIS BACKUP AS A DEODEXED STOCK ROM BY DEODEXING THIS BACKUP FILES.
YOU CAN FIND KICHEN GUIDE HERE-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
YOU CAN FIND DEODEXING GUIDE HERE-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230337
PRESS THANKS IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELPING YOU.....:thumbsup:

Hmm thats how i make roms that i dont post here though....
In tthe cwm backup u have system.rfs.tar
Extract it using 7zip
U get system.img or u might get a system folder....
Extract the img file using Magic Iso
Open magic iso
In menu..
File>open
Select ur system.img
On the left side pane right click on the disk icon and click extract.select ur destination
Once the files are all extracted copy all of them in a folder named "system"
Now get a meta-inf folder from a custom rom and zip
Meta-Inf and system folder together
U have ur rom...
Ill create a video tutorial for this tomorrow as many people ask this question in different threads of devices....
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Creating a Flashable zip problem

Hi I created a bootanimation and want to make it flashable. I followed tutorials from the net and xda. I got two files META-INF and system.
I put my bootanimation.zip in system/media. That's all. I didn't touch META-INF .
After flashing the zip in cwm, it says Installation aborted . Need Help please...

thats because the flashable zip wasnt for your phone
status 0 - wrong update binary
status 6 - wrong update script
here is my template for you
simply download it
open it in winrar (or if using phone just unzip everything)
open the system foler
you will notice a framework folder that is currently empty
you can leave this folder as it is
just create folders to where you want to flash the file to
for example your bootanimation.zip create the following
in the system folder create a folder called media
in the media folder place your bootanimation.zip
the same is true for any other files you want to flash
if you want to flash a file to system/framework just put a file in that folder
if you want to flash a file to system/app just create a folder called app in the system folder and put what you want to flash there
if on winrar you just have to open the zip and right click and create a folder - no need to unzip everything
if on phone and you have unzipped everything just zip everything back up when done
flashable zip template can be download from here
if you are using stock rom you need to enable custom boot animations first using the custom boot enabler zip
(if you already have a custom boot animation and bootanimation.zip working in a custom rom then you dont need to do this)

Ovafloa_X said:
Hi I created a bootanimation and want to make it flashable. I followed tutorials from the net and xda. I got two files META-INF and system.
I put my bootanimation.zip in system/media. That's all. I didn't touch META-INF .
After flashing the zip in cwm, it says Installation aborted . Need Help please...
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If just a bootanimanion, push using root browser only
Or using a another flashable bootanimation file and the replace the bootanimation.zip with yours
I attch it . Credits to its maker

works perfectly! thanks