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[Q] Clockwork to back to JH7, kernel still Voodoo

Hey folks, so here's a basic summary of what I've done up to now...
Rooted... have Rom Manager, etc...
Flashed JH7 OTA with Clockwork. Worked nicely. Set some things up, happy at this stage so I made a backup.
Decided to try Cognition, was 2.1.4. Had some trouble with a few things.
Disabled lagfix, simple enough.
Flashed to a backup made when I was on regular JH7.
So to the question... when I go to About in Settings, my Kernel still says
[email protected] #Voodoo_lagfix_3.0_v1.9.
Shouldn't the Kernel have converted back when I restored/flashed my backup?

Clockwork won't reflash your kernel (unless it's a package with included kernel) however the voodoo kernel you currently have on your phone operates the same as a stock kernel until you remove the disable-lagfix folder. Cognition 2.1.4 does utilize that version of the kernel to enable init.d scripts for things like MobileAP to function

You just have all the answers don't ya?
Thanks again, really appreciate it.

maximus-dev said:
You just have all the answers don't ya?
Thanks again, really appreciate it.
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Haha I do my best to stay informed around here

[APP] z4mod

If anybody here doesn't mind testing, could you check out the following thread and test the new z4mod app on your Vibrant? I only have an I9000, but the app (and lagfix) should work fine on the Vibrant as well. Let me know please!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9307467#post9307467

Awesome, Thanks Ryan! Downloading now, will report.
Update: Stock JK2 kernel patched fine but the conversion to ext2 did not work.

testing...........

Whitehawkx said:
Hey Ryan,
I patched the stock Vibrant JK2 kernel and it patched successful, however the conversion to ext2 did not work. Said it worked, rebooted, but I was still on RFS.
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Quote above from i9000 forum, but thought I should reply here since this is for Vibrant.
Same for me. I am on a Vibrant Running TW Obsidian V3.1, stock kernel. Uploading my kernel, patching & redownloading all seemed to work. Selected convert filesystem, the app said it was copying files, etc., and rebooted. App still says FS is RFS after reboot, and Quadrant score is the same. Maybe doesn't work with this ROM?
Also, I was surprised there was only an option for ext2. I thought the point of z4mod was to use ext4 or some other format. I apologize if I am mistaken. Thanks for all your hard work! OCLF app is great.

justingriff said:
Quote above from i9000 forum, but thought I should reply here since this is for Vibrant.
Same for me. I am on a Vibrant Running TW Obsidian V3.1, stock kernel. Uploading my kernel, patching & redownloading all seemed to work. Selected convert filesystem, the app said it was copying files, etc., and rebooted. App still says FS is RFS after reboot, and Quadrant score is the same. Maybe doesn't work with this ROM?
Also, I was surprised there was only an option for ext2. I thought the point of z4mod was to use ext4 or some other format. I apologize if I am mistaken. Thanks for all your hard work! OCLF app is great.
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I was running it on stock rom so I'm betting it's strictly a coding issue. As for ext2 being the only option I believe it's b/c that is all the stock kernel supports. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Whitehawkx said:
I was running it on stock rom so I'm betting it's strictly a coding issue. As for ext2 being the only option I believe it's b/c that is all the stock kernel supports. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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Correct. I think stock also supports ext3 also

Tested on stock 2.1 ji6, Error: Cannot patch kernel.

Worked perfectly on stock 2.1

Tested on TW 4.2 ULF with Eugene's A12 kernel... couldn't convert...
Tested on Eugene stock Froyo build and it works...

Worked like a charm Ryan! I had to root phone again due to a soft brick last and your Z4root got me rooted quick and easier than the previous method I used. Thanks!

Didn't work for me, on stock 2.1 (ji6). It would only reboot into recovery after patched kernel was applied.

Does it work with Froyo?
Also how different is it from the Universal Lagfix that team whiskey has?

hanbaoquan15 said:
Does it work with Froyo?
Also how different is it from the Universal Lagfix that team whiskey has?
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Yes it works with Froyo. This is an app that patches the kernel, not an entire kernel replacement like the ULF. This is a bit less invasive because any future kernel changes from Samsung won't require a reflash. On the other hand, ULF has far more options (including formatting more than just /data and your choice of file systems -- although z4 has stated RyanZA will add these options in future releases)

I want to convert all of /System.
Thanks

Gave it a shot. Uploaded kernel, patched it, downloaded it, rebooted to flash kernel, but doesn't seem to flash it. Every time I reopen the app it wants to try flashing it again. Is it just a CWM .zip that I can flash manually, and if so where can I find it?
I'm running Macnut R12 with stock JK2 kernel.

budney said:
Didn't work for me, on stock 2.1 (ji6). It would only reboot into recovery after patched kernel was applied.
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Nope -- doesn't work. What's the simplest way to fix this?

It seemed to patch the stock JK2 froyo kernel, but the filesystem would not convert to ext2...

legit mod!

scrizz said:
I want to convert all of /System.
Thanks
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That won't do anything as /system is read-only. The lag comes from writebacks.

If we unroot with z4 with the phone flashed with a rom will it brick?
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[TECH DEMO] Gingerbread For Vibrant Build 1 (experimental)

READ EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EXPERIMENTAL! This is not a support or bug reporting thread!
EXPERIMENTAL! This is not a support or bug reporting thread!
Fixes and Extras:
- Dual Boot Support
- Added Swype
- Added sqlite3
- Added 3 Button Fix
- Added Ad Blocking
- Fixed the build.prop fingerprint so you can see all apps in the market
- Fixed root not working
- Fixed Busybox symlinks
Known Issues:
- GPS broken
- Home is back, back is home
- Camera
- Only mounts internal sdcard
- Data works, however it takes 2-5 minutes to connect after boot. Works fine after.
Important Things To Know:
1. This rom duel boots and operates off /data. You cannot boot into clockwork recovery. SO, in order to return to your previously installed rom, all you must do is reboot into download mode and flash your previous kernel. I will provide a link where you kind find a list of current 2.2 kernels in a .tar format so you can flash using odin via download mode.
2. On boot, you will see a white fuzzy screen for about 3 seconds, it will not effect anything so don't panic.
3. YOU MUST currently have voodoo enabled before flashing this rom!!!!!!! I suggest just download and flashing our stable 2.2 rom, nero v3 and enabling voodoo, then flash this.
4. Yes, this is ACTUALLY Gingerbread, not a clone.
Installation:
- Install like you would any other rom via clockwork recovery. BUT LIKE I SAID, if you want to return to your previously installed rom, all you must do is reboot into download mode and flash your previous kernel.
Download:
Gingerbread For Vibrant build 1
Kernel Downloads For Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480
EXPERIMENTAL! This is not a support or bug reporting thread!
EXPERIMENTAL! This is not a support or bug reporting thread!
Credits:
Designgears
supercurio
coolya
codeworkx
renaud
cpasjuste
Unhelpful
jt1134
pawitp
trasig
ajerman
xcaliburinhand
fenfir
DemonWav

I would like to try this, since it's a release from TW, but I'm just wondering exactly how stable is this release.

As stated in very large red letters at the top, this is EXPERIMENTAL.

EXPERIMENTAL!!!!
Don't cry when you break something or when something doesn't work. This is a proof of concept release (IMO) AND WILL get better. Let people that know what they are doing play with this.

Great Work!
I was really surprised by just how fast this was, great job to everyone working on this! The CRT screen off feature is absolutely sick, the grainy youtube videos really don't do it justice!

ok now i have problem getting to download mode using either terminal emulator or the adb as now my phone dont get recognized by the pc........any suggestions masters??
edit:
got it back to nero v3 where i left it hehe...... i got to download mode by hardware key combos....terminal emulator and adb didnt worked in my case.....so those without hardware keys working dont try it........anyways my vibrant got to taste the gingerbread
@sombionix
do we have to delete anything on the phone after reflashing 2.2 kernel?? is it the folder named gingerbread inside the data partition? Im getting kernel panics after reverting to nero ...any thoughts??
Edit2....kernel pAnic dissapeared after couple of reboots

Sombionix, install.sh calls for sbl.bin in updates, but there isn't one there. Am I missing something?

I just replaced my device, so I'll probably wait a few days.....
TW - Thanks for making this a reality!
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ozmulti said:
Omg ... this is awesome. So ****ing cool. This is brilliant. Thanks. Im a bit afraid, will.wait for the next version before flashing. But please keep us updated.
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I flashed earlier this morning and everything was safe. The only thing I saw was that sometimes I'd get hard resets (all the way back to the "Vibrant" screen). It would then come back up and I'd have to wait a couple of minutes before the data would come back. Again, as Som pointed out, it's not really a fully-functional thing at this point. It's completely safe to do, though, so long as you're familiar with Odin.
When you get sick of it, pull the battery and then put it back in. Hold both volume up and down and plug in the USB cord and BAM! You should be back in download mode to flash the kernel back to how it was before. I used the JL5 Voodoo modem.

Cool Demo, data worked right away for me. I had hard resets just like other posts have said, and will wait until the stable version. Thanks somb.

Ok did you guys got kernel panics after returning to 2.2 rom....i have got 4 th panic about 5 mins ago too...
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So after we flash a 2.2 kernel thru odin we can flash another rom thru clockwork?

Please post Quadrant results of this ROM!!!

diazf09 said:
So after we flash a 2.2 kernel thru odin we can flash another rom thru clockwork?
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Yep. After you flash your kernel though Odin, you're back to normal. Flash away.
Edit: The only thing us that you'll want to disable Voodoo before flashing a new rom, just in case.

nranson said:
Yep. After you flash your kernel though Odin, you're back to normal. Flash away.
Edit: The only thing us that you'll want to disable Voodoo before flashing a new rom, just in case.
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Once you flash a kernel via Odin your phone will reboot automatically back to your previously installed rom. No other flashing is required, although you can if you want.
Also, you don't have to disable voodoo if you are flashing another rom that has a voodoo kernel included. However, you must disable voodoo if you are flashing a rom with anon voodoo kernel.

jellette said:
Sombionix, install.sh calls for sbl.bin in updates, but there isn't one there. Am I missing something?
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No, you don't want to flash an sbl file. I forgot to remove that file. It won't effect anything.

sombionix said:
Once you flash a kernel via Odin your phone will reboot automatically back to your previously installed rom. No other flashing is required, although you can if you want.
Also, you don't have to disable voodoo if you are flashing another rom that has a voodoo kernel included. However, you must disable voodoo if you are flashing a rom with anon voodoo kernel.
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Thanks for clarifying. Haha. You put it much better than I.
Thanks for doing what you do, Som.

thanharts said:
Please post Quadrant results of this ROM!!!
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1999 qs
quadrant score

ipetloudog said:
Slllooooowwwww dowwwwwwnnn. Im flashing every other day guys. Jeezus.
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I know the feeling. Glad I have Ti backup.
Sent from my Vibrant w/ Nero V3 + Voodoo using Tapatalk...

Screenshot anyone? This is gonna be great.
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Installing Continuum

I am already on CM7. Everything is fine, but I would like to flash Continuum. I already have 2.3.3 (and presumably the bootloaders). My question is: Exactly what method should I use to install? I try to avoid ODIN if I can help it. It gives me panic attacks. Lol
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Boraltis said:
I am already on CM7. Everything is fine, but I would like to flash Continuum. I already have 2.3.3 (and presumably the bootloaders). My question is: Exactly what method should I use to install? I try to avoid ODIN if I can help it. It gives me panic attacks. Lol QUOTE]
Just read over the op for C5. if you already have the 2.3 boot loaders you only need to flash the no boot version in recovery. The instructions in the op are very detailed.
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Also, im running Continuum 5 and it is real nice...

Thanks.
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Read the first 10-20 pages of C5 thread. Also, I don't think cm7 has2.3.3 bootloaders.
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You could always try flashing it without bootloaders and check it out. I have tried the other 2.3.3 ROMS out there and I find this one to be really smooth with very little issues. Battery is good, Rotation is great, Camera works good. If you have a Jig, you should not have any problems with ODIN.

When I went from CM7 to Continuum, I flashed back to Stock first just to be safe. Continuum V.5 RC2 is by far less buggy and smoother than CM7 in IMHO. I love it.

Boraltis said:
I am already on CM7. Everything is fine, but I would like to flash Continuum. I already have 2.3.3 (and presumably the bootloaders). My question is: Exactly what method should I use to install? I try to avoid ODIN if I can help it. It gives me panic attacks. Lol
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CM7 doesn't have the new bootloaders. flash to stock then flash continuum with bootloaders.
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longr6 said:
You could always try flashing it without bootloaders and check it out. I have tried the other 2.3.3 ROMS out there and I find this one to be really smooth with very little issues. Battery is good, Rotation is great, Camera works good. If you have a Jig, you should not have any problems with ODIN.
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Flash w/o bootloaders and you lose recovery. Then you have to use odin to go back to stock.
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The process layed out in the first post for Continuum works perfectly, I wouldn't be worried about flashing the one with bootloaders, as long as you READ every step in detail first!

Using Heimdall in Linux to install Continuum
I'm ready to install Continuum v5, but would prefer to avoid Odin and Windows. I'm running Cognition 4.3.1 now; installing that was easy, just using CWM recovery.
Anyone know how to install Continuum using Heimdall? Also, how do I flash back to stock using Heimdall?
TIA.

Doesn't Continuum v5 have ext4 by default?
Someone on the main Continuum forum said that the ext4 file system does not come installed by default but it could be enabled using the ext4 app in the app drawer. This sounds ridiculous. To change file systems, you have to do the equivalent of reformatting the partition. In order to not lose all your data, you would have to back up, change the file system, then restore. I doubt very much you could do that with a phone app.
Am I wrong?

Yes you are wrong. The app boots the phone into recovery backs up, converts, restores, and then reboots. All from one button press in the app.

I have used on perception2 beta 1 and took minute rebooted then had nothing change and didn't backup then converted back to rfs and flash beta 2 and lost nothing
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what is this rom anyways?? stock gingerbread

studacris said:
Yes you are wrong. The app boots the phone into recovery backs up, converts, restores, and then reboots. All from one button press in the app.
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Cool. I didn't know it could do that. Is it safe? I'll for sure back up everything before I do it but....

pixbuf said:
Cool. I didn't know it could do that. Is it safe? I'll for sure back up everything before I do it but....
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Just as safe as doing it from cwm on froyo ... A backup is recommended before you do ANYTHING cause sometimes even the simplest thing can **** something up...

Do I need 3 button combo to install using odin 3 button?
My captivate does not have the 3 button combo, so I have no way to get into download mode on my own. I have never used the Odin 3 button, but am very familiar with Odin one click. Odin one click automatically puts my phone into download mode in order to finish flashing to stock. I am wanting to install continuum v5, and understand the instructions fully, but just wanted to make sure before I started, that I can successfully install using icezars instructions, without the need for 3 button combo. Can anyone confirm if this is possible, or if I need to install the 3 button combo fix that is floating around the forums? Thanks in advance for any help.
I currently have Continuum V4 and used have AIO Captivate Toolbox to install most roms.

First it's not called "odin 3 button" it's just odin 3.
You don't technically need the button combo to flash it but if something goes awry and you end up in s boot loop, or soft brick your only fix then would be a jig...
After you make it to gingerbread you will have a working combo ... The buttons will be different thats in the op of continuum 5 ...

Thanks for clearing that up. I'm not sure where I came up with calling it that, and I've read plenty about Odin 3, but have still been a bit nervous when it comes to utilizing it. I am confident that I can follow directions well, and have read the instructions several times as well as many of the posts. I may have to order myself a jig just in case something does get messed up, but I'm antsy to get me some gingerbread love.
Again, thank you for the help.

[Q] CWM Nandroid Backup Fail? Busybox?

Finally got things up and running on CassieXL GB ROM. I did not feel secure on the ICS ROMS with the weird Kernel. I find it odd that all the active threads in development are for ICS or CM9 ROMS.
1. What GB ROM are stable and highly regarded? Cassie XL thread was closed after I flashed it!
So I wanted a good Nandroid. Powered off and started 5.0.27 CWM. Backup yields:
-messages about mounts?
-error while backing up boot image! SD Card space free xxxxx (there's plenty of space. I tried external as well as internal.
-/tmp/recovery.log copied to /sd or something
2. Cassie installed CWM Manager. Does that use the same recovery as vol up/home/power? Is CWM Manager app only compatible with certain kernels? Cassie installed Franco Kernel-9. CWM Manager v3.0 lists current kernel as CF-Root 5.0.
History:
New phone with GB
PC Odin LPY (felt unsafe... but really liked it), Su installer, CWM Installer
PC Odin CF Root Kernel
CWM flash Parnoid Android (Missed some Note things and my eyes hurt)
Triangle away
Flash Casie LC1 based ROM
That included superuser, but I ran an app that said I needed busybox so I used busy box free from the market (stericson) and the app works fine (Google Voice Full Integration). The busy box free app says symlinks applets will not be replaced in the free version? Busy box installer also states multiple versions available... fairly sure I used the default 1.20.0.
To be honest, I don't really understand what busybox actually does. But I know I need it and it's usually included in the kernel/ROM/
3. Did I create some kind of incompatibility between my busybox and rooted kernel? Titanium says: OK (BusyBox 1.18.4-Tatanium from app). Bottom Line: How do I make a nandroid?
4. Should I stick w/ Casie's inclued Franco Kernel-9? I've heard of a -10 version, but the development thread is way deep with a bunch of LPY ROMS!
5. While I'm at it, I'm not yet up to speed on modem options yet. Casie put me on LB2 when I flashed it. Seems to be working ok, but I have to toggle data sometimes.
Thanks for the help. I would like to make this a learning experience.

Howdi.
So you had gb stock. Did you make a backup of this before lpy.
I would flash a directly rootable gb rom see dr k thread.
Do that then install cassie xlr rom. Then flash franco ten yhats all you need.
Lb2 is fine but you can try any gb modem which suits your region.
If you want hassle free base then xlr v x is proven. If you want summin fancier then rocket rom or lightning rom are good choices
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akenis said:
Finally got things up and running on CassieXL GB ROM. I did not feel secure on the ICS ROMS with the weird Kernel. I find it odd that all the active threads in development are for ICS or CM9 ROMS.
1. What GB ROM are stable and highly regarded? Cassie XL thread was closed after I flashed it!
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DarkyRom would be my choice if you don't want to stay on a discontinued Rom.
akenis said:
So I wanted a good Nandroid. Powered off and started 5.0.27 CWM. Backup yields:
-messages about mounts?
-error while backing up boot image! SD Card space free xxxxx (there's plenty of space. I tried external as well as internal.
-/tmp/recovery.log copied to /sd or something
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Haven't the faintest idea why that happened, frankly. I think I would try to flash one of the pre-rooted Roms to go all the way back, like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25285584&postcount=3
If you get into bootloop after the flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26460335&postcount=4
When all this goes well, flash whatever you like from CWMR.
akenis said:
2. Cassie installed CWM Manager. Does that use the same recovery as vol up/home/power? Is CWM Manager app only compatible with certain kernels? Cassie installed Franco Kernel-9. CWM Manager v3.0 lists current kernel as CF-Root 5.0.
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CWM Manager is just a graphic interface for your CWM Recovery. Manager uses all the CWMR functions to carry out whatever you tell it to.
And it lists your kernel as CF-Root, because Franco is 100% compatible with CF-Root.
akenis said:
That included superuser, but I ran an app that said I needed busybox so I used busy box free from the market (stericson) and the app works fine (Google Voice Full Integration). The busy box free app says symlinks applets will not be replaced in the free version? Busy box installer also states multiple versions available... fairly sure I used the default 1.20.0.
To be honest, I don't really understand what busybox actually does. But I know I need it and it's usually included in the kernel/ROM/
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Don't obsess over busybox. Suffice it to say that you need to have one, that's all.
akenis said:
3. Did I create some kind of incompatibility between my busybox and rooted kernel? Titanium says: OK (BusyBox 1.18.4-Tatanium from app). Bottom Line: How do I make a nandroid?
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See above for going all the way back.
akenis said:
4. Should I stick w/ Casie's inclued Franco Kernel-9? I've heard of a -10 version, but the development thread is way deep with a bunch of LPY ROMS!
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Download Franco 10 if you want to have it. It is CWMR flashable.
akenis said:
5. While I'm at it, I'm not yet up to speed on modem options yet. Casie put me on LB2 when I flashed it. Seems to be working ok, but I have to toggle data sometimes.[/B]
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LB2 is perfectly OK. In fact, I'm using it on Asylum ICS myself.

THANKS to both of you. Looks like its back to ODIN for a while.
Just wish I had a good nandroid so I don't have to reset stuff after titanium restore.
Maybe I'll wait for a good Tw ICS kernel. I LIKED Lpy. How's life on asalyum?
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akenis said:
How's life on asalyum?
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Can't complain. It's an ICS equivalent of Cassie's; you get a barebone Rom you
can customize to your liking.

I used that rogue app Busybox Free to uninstall busybox. Took a long time.... removing a buncch of symlinks?
Nandroid is running now... so at least I'll have some good GB DATA.
Link above for Franco kernel is dead. Current thread is all about new LPY based project. I paid him $2 for the Franco app.
Will flashing that kernel also give me busybox back, and symlinks?
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