What are the benefits of an unlocked bootloader? I don't need to know how to do it, just the benefits.
What is the best custom kernel and what advantages does it have over the stock kernel?
Also if I were to brick my x8 while attempting this is there a way to get it back ?
Thanks
Ok. So I have an unlocked bootloader with custom kernel Linux dx. Now 1st I have noticed performance difference. Its faster than stock kernel with no unlocked bootloader. You also get higher overclock frequency but I prefer not to overclock. Also you get added modules. Search the forum using search button for unbricking. There's about 200 threads started by people who can't be bothered to use search button.
you can change kernel, and get more faster performance.. with nAa kernel, you can use latest custom ROM...
only that i know..
Unlocked boot loader will enable your phone to be used with custom kernels. I believe the best kernels as of now would be Alfs and nAa kernels, depending on which rom you are planning to use.
MiniCM7 on nAa kernel works great!
without unloacked bootloader youll lag behing in development....most new roms now support custom kernel....stay with the wind.....u want to get more from your old android buddy...then unlock the bootloader.....cmon guyz its not that hard..
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I've been searching the forums to see if there is a custom kernel that you can flash over the stock rom. My friend did this to his motorola droid so that he could overclock the processor, so I assume someone has developed a similar kernel for the hero. Is this possible/does this kernel exist? I am aware that there are custom roms that allow for overlocking, but all I really want is a custom kernel.
Pick any kernel you want as far as I understand it. Of course, make a Nandroid first, then flash the new kernel. If you have any major problems with it, you can just restore the Nandroid, which will return you back to the stock kernel. I am about to embark on this same journey myself tonight. I'm going to use this one here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705074 . Good luck to you in your endeavors.
hello ive just rooted my x10 and running leaf gb rom i also have a locked boot loader what kernel would u reccomend me to use am looking for good battery and performance thank you
Hi,
Quick question I am still having trouble wrapping my head around the concept about kernels. I am planning to root my nexus 4 and flash a custom rom (purity rom) but am i required to also flash a custom kernel? Or am I suppose to leave the kernel as is?
Thanks!
Next123 said:
Hi,
Quick question I am still having trouble wrapping my head around the concept about kernels. I am planning to root my nexus 4 and flash a custom rom (purity rom) but am i required to also flash a custom kernel? Or am I suppose to leave the kernel as is?
Thanks!
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Depends upon your requirement .
As an example i use Fast USB charge a lot and is not available in any custom rom .
I also use Headphone volume boost which is yet again a kernel level change.
I would suggest you to use a custom kernel since it also gives better battery than stock .
If you are happy without it then forget about kernels . And in case u plan on flashing one make a CWM backup just in case.,
You could if you want to since you're already flashing custom roms. However, most custom rom come with custom kernel, so when you flash a custom rom it will replace your kernel with it's own. You can manually flash back your stock kernel if you want, using fastboot, but there is a flashable package as well in the Dev section.
Just know that due to codes and drivers, different kernels work with different roms. If you flash a 4.3 kernel to a 4.4 rom, it might lack certain necessary driver, such as PRIMA, so your wifi will no longer work. (You can fix this by flashing dePRIMAtor). CyanogenMod use Code Aurora Forum drivers, so if you use a kernel that doesn't support CAF, the screen colors will be messed up (you can lash a colorfix package which replace it with the non-CAF liboverlay.so).
A lot of people get wrapped too far up into flashing kernel and thinking it determine everything (performance + battery life) in their phone. As much of a heavy flasher that I am, I am willing to bet that you generally get the best battery life and stability just running stock. I did my own trial for this, with stock rom and kernel, the phone staying cooler and screen on time was longer. This is just my personal experience, it varies for each person.
But I mainly use custom kernel for features. Such as kernels that incorporate Faux color and sound, this allows changing their settings for much a better screen color and making the speaker louder. I also use the sweep2wake/sleep feature to turn on and off the screen.
If you intend to use custom kernels, I recommend using TricksterMod, it's the best app for modifying kernel settings.
Also just to mention this ahead of time, it's against XDA rules to make threads about what is the best rom/kernels.
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005.
I installed a custom recovery and rom 2 days ago, first rom being phronesis 2.0 rom.
From there I tried overclocking my device but all apps show me 2.26ghz is the max my device can go, apps used include: kernal auditor, setcpu, trickster mod and no frills cpu control.
I searched the forums a bit and so I thought flashing a new kernel would help. I flashed Arter97s kernel and it still didn't allow me to overclock higher than 2.26 ghz, then I tried audax's kernel with no luck.
Then today I moved on to Tesla 5.1.1 Rom, and I still cannot overclock higher
I yet again reflashed arter97s kernel and still I am having no luck.
Any help?
Thanks
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This is the limitation of the kernel. It provides the frequencies it supports, so you need a kernel with OC support. I do not OC, so sorry, no clue which to take which even is allowed to talk about here. ShinTo was supporting it AFAIK, but they had to leave due to not providing the source and thus violating the GPL.
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This is the limitation of the kernel. It provides the frequencies it supports, so you need a kernel with OC support. I do not OC, so sorry, no clue which to take which even is allowed to talk about here. ShinTo was supporting it AFAIK, but they had to leave due to not providing the source and thus violating the GPL.
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I am able to overclock my 9005 up to 2.7GHz with mentioned apps. I am not sure which kernal I am using. I have Phronesis 5.0 on and am getting ready to flash 5.2. The only shlep is that I need to set the frequency after each reboot. I wish this could be included in a kernal.
Try using leankernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488082 I had same kind of problem then I flashed this and used kernel auditor. Now everything works perfectly!
Can't Flash Kernel on note 3 sm-n900
I have been looking for solution at multiple sites. Hope to get answer here. I have downloaded a stock rom lollipop for my note 3 sm-n900.
I was successful at overclocking it to 2.1ghz but i want it to be at 2.7ghz and the current kernel does not support it.
I tried flashing three different kernels lk-hltemo 6..., lk-hlte v6 and lk-hlteu 6... using CWM and TWRP but kernel didn't flash.
Somebody pleaseeeee helppppp....
Read the thread .
But if you dont know what you are doing you will brick your phone .
So now that we know Oreo 8.0 is the last official version for our X compact, is there any way to overclock the cpu?
I mean it is already fast enough for anything but still I would like the ability to do that, even underclock it a little.
can we make a custom kernel for this device? or is there a way to edit the stock kernel with new clocks?
well i dont have much information about these thing, i only know that we need a custom kernel for overclocking and stuff.
Im on unlocked and rooted stock .118 oreo.
Also, is there a way to upgrade adreno/vulkan drivers on this device? they are outdated and recent drivers have been reported to be much better in other devices but why not sd650?? LINK HERE