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How do I flash a new kernel on my HD2?

I have the zImage and the Modules
I'm on latest MAGLDR and CWM.
Help! Thanks!

Hi,
which kernel are you trying to flash and which ROM are you using?
Bear in mind that not all kernels are compatible with all ROMS.
If you are sure of the compatability,then:
Download the ROM and kernel zips:>Then put them both on the sd card root :>go into cwm:>ad recovery:>wipe data ,dalvik and cache partitions:>install ROM:>install kernel:> reboot.
Good luck

malybru said:
Hi,
which kernel are you trying to flash and which ROM are you using?
Bear in mind that not all kernels are compatible with all ROMS.
If you are sure of the compatability,then:
Download the ROM and kernel zips:>Then put them both on the sd card root :>go into cwm:>ad recovery:>wipe data ,dalvik and cache partitions:>install ROM:>install kernel:> reboot.
Good luck
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I don't see an option for "install ROM" in CWM... I see an option for "install update from zip file"
I don't have the kernel zip... I have the zImage and Modules folder. What is the format the zip file needs to be in i.e. the folder structure, necessary additional files, etc?

diznanl said:
I don't see an option for "install ROM" in CWM... I see an option for "install update from zip file"
I don't have the kernel zip... I have the zImage and Modules folder. What is the format the zip file needs to be in i.e. the folder structure, necessary additional files, etc?
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Hey u sound lyk u don't know wat u r doing and so i wouldn't advise u go flashing kernels lest u mess up ur current build installation...Like "malybru" said, Wat ROM are u using & which kernel do u want 2 flash on it? wat steps have u done so far?
Anyway, "Install ROM" meant "Install zip file from sd card"....same way u flash a ROM via CWM.

voncrane said:
Hey u sound lyk u don't know wat u r doing and so i wouldn't advise u go flashing kernels lest u mess up ur current build installation...Like "malybru" said, Wat ROM are u using & which kernel do u want 2 flash on it? wat steps have u done so far?
Anyway, "Install ROM" meant "Install zip file from sd card"....same way u flash a ROM via CWM.
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I'm using
I'd like to flash g.lewarne's kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=917590
I am use the CME Desire HD2 Compact v1.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027768
I am looking for a kernel that has the best wifi reception - someone recommended this one to me.
Thanks

Hi,
It's important that you understand the risk when you change the original kernel.
IT MAY NOT WORK!
You say that this new kernel was recommended to you .Do you trust the source?
If you are sure you want to proceed, then the first thing you should do is:
Go to CWM >AD recovery > backup your existing ROM.Then ,if the new kernel does not work,you can always RESTORE your existing ROM .
When I change kernels,I do it when I install a new ROM i.e. I do both together.SO:
Download the ROM and kernel zips:>Then put them both on the sd card root :>go into cwm:>ad recovery:>wipe data ,dalvik and cache partitions:>install ROM:>install kernel:> reboot.
Good luck

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] 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....
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Beats audio flashed accidentally

Im using hyperion 8. i accidentally flashed beats audio zip from rocko devs website in hyperion 8. now i cant open "sound effects" in settings.
Message:
The application Equalizer (process com.bel.android.dspmanager) has stopped working.
is there a solution other than reflashing hyperion 8

Unzip mod zip
unzip rom zip
Replace the files in the mod zip with ones from rom zip
rezip and Flash
manually delete any extra files that were in mod zip but not rom zip
Of course it's much easier to restore your nandroid backup but for some reason no one here ever makes one even though I keep telling people to

doubt
marcussmith2626 said:
Unzip mod zip
unzip rom zip
Replace the files in the mod zip with ones from rom zip
rezip and Flash
manually delete any extra files that were in mod zip but not rom zip
Of course it's much easier to restore your nandroid backup but for some reason no one here ever makes one even though I keep telling people to
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thanks for the fast reply. as you said i dont have a nandroid backup
i have one more doubt. will it replace all files added by the original mod zip? or just add new files from rom?

adithyaappu said:
thanks for the fast reply. as you said i dont have a nandroid backup
i have one more doubt. will it replace all files added by the original mod zip? or just add new files from rom?
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You replace any files from the mod zip with ones from the rom zip
by flashing it you are replacing the files from the mod zip with ones from the rom zip
Any extra files that are in the mod zip but not in rom zip Manually remove with a root browser
This should then put your phone back to pre mod flashing
Remember ALWAYS make a nandroid backup in future

thanks
marcussmith2626 said:
You replace any files from the mod zip with ones from the rom zip
by flashing it you are replacing the files from the mod zip with ones from the rom zip
Any extra files that are in the mod zip but not in rom zip Manually remove with a root browser
This should then put your phone back to pre mod flashing
Remember ALWAYS make a nandroid backup in future
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sorry if that was a stupid qn. im a noob. actually i got confused when i read your post. now im clear
i will make a nandroid backup in the future.

[Q] savie#2 kernel

Is there anyone having savie#2 flashable zip ?
I want to install but i dont know how
If this was against xda rules, then please send it to my email :laugh:
Thanks anyone

savie coudnt upload the kernel sources and so all links to his kernels were removed from xda due to gpl compliance
All I will say is google is your friend
this i how you install it though
How to install:
- Extract [email protected]#2.tar.gz file
- Put and rename file so like this /sdcard/boot.img
- Now flash a kernel boot flasher zip in cwm with system mounted (search and you will find it)

marcussmith2626 said:
savie coudnt upload the kernel sources and so all links to his kernels were removed from xda due to gpl compliance
All I will say is google is your friend
this i how you install it though
How to install:
- Extract [email protected]#2.tar.gz file
- Put and rename file so like this /sdcard/boot.img
- Now flash a kernel boot flasher zip in cwm with system mounted (search and you will find it)
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So i must extact the file first -_-
Can i use kernel flasher by faqbly sir ?

Mranggapo said:
So i must extact the file first -_-
Can i use kernel flasher by faqbly sir ?
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yes extract file to get boot.img
if its for galaxy y 5360 and flashes the file boot.img you have placed in the root of the sd card then yes