This is my first android device and I have rooted my phone mainly to be able to use brilliant apps such as Touch Control. I really want the 4.2.2. update but noticed that apps like faux display will not work properly on the 4.2.2 kernel. I am trying to learn more about kernels and ROMs but cant find answer to these questions even after reading various threads..
Could anyone tell me what is the difference between a custom kernel and kernel manager apps that change stock kernel? Also could anyone tell me what I would be able to do with a custom ROM that apps do not allow me to do on a stock ROM..
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Hello to all xda Members.
Since my SE mimmi is dead, ive buyd a GT-S5369 and i love it so far
Rooting, delete bloatware and so on was no problem at all (very good guides here)
I want mod more my Young and i have some questions (if i am in the wrong section please move it)
I have currently running the Stock Rom 2.3.6, rooted and cleaned and with few build.prop tweaks so far.
Ive read that the stock rom has not graphical modding potential, is that correct in fact?
There are Tons of Rom in the Development Section and
no panic i dont want to ask for the Best rom
I have one eye on Creed 3.5, is this rom for daily use (stable) or has it any bugs?
What about the Battery drain is it better than Stock?
Can i throttle CPU Speed in this Custom Rom?
or do i need a Custom Kernel?
Is there a one klick solution to Backup my Current Rom with all Messages (over 4000), Browser Bookmarks, settings, Apps and so on?
Thank you for any answer.
vitafit said:
Hello to all xda Members.
Since my SE mimmi is dead, ive buyd a GT-S5369 and i love it so far
Rooting, delete bloatware and so on was no problem at all (very good guides here)
I want mod more my Young and i have some questions (if i am in the wrong section please move it)
I have currently running the Stock Rom 2.3.6, rooted and cleaned and with few build.prop tweaks so far.
Ive read that the stock rom has not graphical modding potential, is that correct in fact?
There are Tons of Rom in the Development Section and
no panic i dont want to ask for the Best rom
I have one eye on Creed 3.5, is this rom for daily use (stable) or has it any bugs?
What about the Battery drain is it better than Stock?
Can i throttle CPU Speed in this Custom Rom?
or do i need a Custom Kernel?
Is there a one klick solution to Backup my Current Rom with all Messages (over 4000), Browser Bookmarks, settings, Apps and so on?
Thank you for any answer.
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1) Stock rom is the most stable rom. No other rom can match it.
2) battery drain depends on the kernel configs primarily and then on your usage.
3)Merruks kernel allows CPU overclocking. The kernel will work with creeds 3.5
4)take a nandroid backup for backing up the complete rom( including messages, apps, kernel etc.)
5)i haven't used this rom but i can surely answer these questions b'coz i searched for the answers.
Moral of the story: Search in google or even in xda.
good luck.
Yes. Stock Rom is the best. But if you're asking if creeds rom has many bugs, i'll say no. Only one. The youtube app. You can't sign in if you have account there. But you can download the old one instead.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Y
Creeds Rom V3.5- Hells Fusion #50
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 all
Sorry for my very beginner question, I have been using stock rom n stock kernel for long time and recently because i had to completely restore my phone, so I feel like I may try out a custom ROM or Kernel.
And now i have the question, when I want a feature, do I actually look for this feature in a kernel or in a ROM?
Personally I understand that Kernel is more like hardware drivers and ROM is the OS, does it make sense that if I want e.g double tap to wake, swipe brightness control on notification/status bar, I would have to look for this feature in a kernel please?
do I actually need a supported ROM in order to use these features?
In general, how to distinguish a feature/function is provided by kernel or ROM please?
Many thanks for your time
how? by reading and educating yourself, by teaching yourself what actually relates to the rom or the kernel.
Hi guys
i've been googling and searching through xda for based-on-stock 4.2.2 and 4.3 kernels for the past couple of days, but the links are all down.. i don't want KK or LP because i don't like them, plus text reflow doesn't work in those anymore.. would someone please help in providing a link to stable JB kernels.. such as Adam kernel for example...
thank you
What version of Android is currently on the device?
I'm running omega v14.1 which is based on Android 4.2.2
but I also downloaded omega v17 which is based on 4.3
so having kernels for both would be nice
Ok, so you never upgraded the stock ROM from the originals? If the links are down you're going to have to hunt, as I know you don't want to download a stock ROM just to get the kernel.
Thing is.. I want to stay on jelly bean. I don't want the stock kernel. I wants a tweaked kernel based on the stock kernel with all the extra governors and features.. like Adam kernel by wanam. But the problem is these are a bit old and all the links are dead. Even wanam's site is down (no idea why).
So I really would appreciate it if someone who still has copies of these would share them here
thanks again
Since 1+3, I did not have the need to root and install custom ROMs on the devices. I have passed on the 3 & 3T to my wife and daughter. They also don't see the reason to root and use custom ROMs. On 1+5, with all the updates, what would be the key motivator for custom roms? I do like customizable rom and ability to freshen up when bored. Majority of custom ROMs features I don't even use on daily basis. I did put RR rom on my 1+1 and it's really nice. Just not snappy with less Ram. Just trying to see what experts here feel about it? Any inputs are greatly appreciated!
Im still on stock, but would root it for sure, for 2 reasons, viper and adblock.
Custom roms are useful, when you dont have the official update rolling out for new versions of android.
As of now OP5 runs on 7.1.1, so thats good enough.
I root and add TWRP, titanium backup and add block on my phones with out question. Also for certain apps I need to push to system like a no add YouTube APK. I'm still on stock ROM with stock kernel but sometimes use custom kernels. The stock OOS ROM basically has just about everything I look for in a custom ROM as it is. So did me, no need for custom ROMs and this is the first ever phone I haven't put a custom ROM on, at least not yet.