Currently I'm using DXLP9 firmware, stock ROM and stock kernel, but with root. I wanted to flash SpeedMod kernel, but it is stated that it is a test release, so I'm not convinced enough to flash it, and I don't know whether it will work with my ROM or not.
Does flashing custom kernels lead to data wipe?
70pride said:
Currently I'm using DXLP9 firmware, stock ROM and stock kernel, but with root. I wanted to flash SpeedMod kernel, but it is stated that it is a test release, so I'm not convinced enough to flash it, and I don't know whether it will work with my ROM or not.
Does flashing custom kernels lead to data wipe?
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Flashing kernels doesn't wipe anything from your phone.
I'd flash the new CF--Root LP9 kerenel if I were you.
Chainfire thinks he has disabled the bricking bug in his new CWMR.
However, your phone, your risk, your decision.
What's the difference between the CF kernel and stock kernel? If I'm not wrong, CF kernel only adds root and CWM, but the rest are the same as stock kernel.
franco.Kernel 3.0.15 r4
will the cf kernel have issues if I root my current kernel with su busybox? thanks will e flashing with MOP
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guys, if i flashed stock ICS over custom rooted gingerbread, will i have a stock ICS with root??
hypermedic said:
guys, if i flashed stock ICS over custom rooted gingerbread, will i have a stock ICS with root??
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You'll have stock ICS with no root.
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Hi,
I have stock ICS rom LP4 which custom rom is safe to flash?
I once tried to flash abyss kernel 4.2 it bricked my phone, i had my motherboard replaced.
So just wanted to confirm which custom rom's I can flash.
--->First flash a stock GB ROM of your country by following dr.Ketan's guide.
--->Since you have already once bricked you MB,I guess you wouldn't be feeling safe with a brickbug kernel so flash ROMs which use the CM9 kernel as base.The ones which I know about are-ParanoidAndroid,AOKP,MIUI,CM9(duh).
--->You can also try flashing ROMs which use franco kernel,speedmod kernel.
--->NEVER WIPE from a stock ICS kernel.
For more info on installing above ROMs check individual threads in the development section and follow the instructions word-for-word.
But i have heard downgrading also has problems
matharuajay said:
I once tried to flash abyss kernel 4.2 it bricked my phone
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I really don't think abyss kernel bricked your device. There might be another reason...
matharuajay said:
But i have heard downgrading also has problems
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Like ?
Flashing a stock GB ROM via PC Odin has absolutely no problems at all.
Yup flashed a GB rom now analysing which custom rom to flash
me also Mine should be arriving any time soon ! cant wait to flash Paranoid Android. Is it necessary to downgrade to GB if the Note comes with official ICS ?
I thought I just need to flash a safe kernel (abyss) then flash the ROM ?
NEVER flash CM9 release from an ICS kernel.
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Hey Guys! Just needed a bit of help. Is it safe to flash a gn cf root kernel on stock or custom ICS rom?? Like, will I be safe from the superbrick bug if I flash a gb kernel over an ICS one? Any Help will be appreciated! Thanx in advance!
P.S I am sorry if the question is asked before..
its hit and miss really, Some users report that CF root kernel is safe, others say its not.
One kernel confirmed to be safe is Abyss
They have one for GB and one for ICS
Abyss - ICS https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69014495/AbyssNotekernel42CWTouchOriginalLogo.zip
Abyss GB
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69014495/AbyssNotekernel42RedTouchOriginalLogo.zip
azzledazzle said:
its hit and miss really, Some users report that CF root kernel is safe, others say its not.
One kernel confirmed to be safe is Abyss
They have one for GB and one for ICS
Abyss - ICS https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69014495/AbyssNotekernel42CWTouchOriginalLogo.zip
Abyss GB
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69014495/AbyssNotekernel42RedTouchOriginalLogo.zip
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So if I flash Abyss Note kernel, I am safe from the superbrick bug? But won't the device be already damaged if I flash stock ICS? And also if I use factory reset from recovery or other superbrick commands, will my device get damaged? Sorry for the Q's!
If you flash an Abyss GB kernel for stock ICS (or ICS at all) it won't boot (or give a lot of errors IF it does).
Just use Speedmod or Franco kernels for stock ICS. They are safe.
Android Crazy said:
So if I flash Abyss Note kernel, I am safe from the superbrick bug? But won't the device be already damaged if I flash stock ICS? And also if I use factory reset from recovery or other superbrick commands, will my device get damaged? Sorry for the Q's!
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You are never completely safe from the superbrick, But with abyss, and as said above speedmod (what i use) the command that causes the brick is disabled, So providing you only ever do a full wipe on a KNOWN SAFE KERNEL you will be fine.
There are a few safe kernels now, Im unsure of them all as ive only ever used speedmod & abyss, Feel free to use another one, Just be sure to check if its safe or not.
The bug is in the chip, But the command to trigger the bug is in the ICS kernel, Hence why GB is the ultimate safe option.
Thank you very much guys! I guess that I'll stay on GB till a stable ICS comes out!I really wanted to try the cool mods for ICS! But are you sure that if I use speedmod Wiping or Restoring won't brick my note? :laugh:
Well no can can confirm 100% that you wont get a brick, Although the chances of that happening on a safe kernel is minimal.
As with all modding you do it at your own risk, I can confirm i have successfully done a full wipe in CWM using both SpeedMod and Abyss kernel, So have 100's of other users too ! So you should be fine
I had doubts at first, So i upgraded to ICS via ODIN without wiping, never had any issues.
Hey...What if I flash a gingerbread cf root kernel on ICS??
Android Crazy said:
Hey...What if I flash a gingerbread cf root kernel on ICS??
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Most likely your device will not boot.
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thanks a lot every one.... a lot of info floating around...
but there a re a few questions im not sure about.... i hope if you can help answer them....
1. i checked my GN ICS 4.0.3 rooted stock and it has the chipset known to have emmc bug issue.. so now if I flash using the abyss kernel it should be fine. But do i need to flash it with a ICS ROM only or can I flash it with a pre rooted GB ROM as well?
2. I understand there are two versions of Abyss Kernel. One for ICS and one for GB. Which do i install if i plan to move to GB from ICS official stock? and vice-versa?
3. Is it safe to directly move from rooted stock ICS 4.0.3 to CM9? using Abyss kernel?
4. Just one las thing. When we flash a kernel like Abyss to ensure non bricking, does it mean that the new ROM would use the same kernel (Abyss) ? or would it install its own kernel? For example if i flash Abyss and then flash CM9 ROM, will CM9 use Abyss as the system kernel or will it install its own kernel?
Sorry for asking soo many dumb questions, but i want to get my facts right before i flash.
Thanks in advance.
Just flash abyss kerne if u want flashing any rom with CWMR..
Gb kernel cannot used in ics rom for daily..
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fahrie12 said:
Just flash abyss kerne if u want flashing any rom with CWMR..
Gb kernel cannot used in ics rom for daily..
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thanks fahrie
so ur saying its safe to first flash Abyss kernel and then any of the ICS ROMs available, Is that correct? I need not go to any CF Rooted GB ?
thanks
azzledazzle said:
its hit and miss really, Some users report that CF root kernel is safe, others say its not.
One kernel confirmed to be safe is Abyss
They have one for GB and one for ICS
Abyss - ICS https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69014495/AbyssNotekernel42CWTouchOriginalLogo.zip
Abyss GB
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69014495/AbyssNotekernel42RedTouchOriginalLogo.zip
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azzle, are you sure there is an abyss kernel for ics too ? everyone says abyss is meant for GB only ? where is the original thread please ?
here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362424
read all on that thread bud before you do some actions.
Abyss is a gb kernel, it's useful for doing quick flashing under ics as it's already rooted with cwm baked in. But yeah, I you can't run a ics rom under abyss, but you can install abyss, run wipes, then install ics rom and kernel all in one.
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Looks like the Stunner ROM thread is dead here. I'm on stunner rom 1.6.26 (kernel version3.0.32-CM-g12ef675) and I want to get on another rom. What all do I have to do in order to get off of Stunner rom safely? What roms would you recommend that I move too and why?
Namuh said:
Looks like the Stunner ROM thread is dead here. I'm on stunner rom 1.6.26 (kernel version3.0.32-CM-g12ef675) and I want to get on another rom. What all do I have to do in order to get off of Stunner rom safely? What roms would you recommend that I move too and why?
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You are on safe kernel so can flash custom roms directly using cwm. But to avoid any issue best is to flash pre-rooted GB rom using odin and then flash any custom rom you like.
My personal fav are Kingdroid, Criskelo and there is no why, I like them does not means others will like them too, it's just matter of personal choice as all roms are almost equally good .
jeetu1981 said:
You are on safe kernel so can flash custom roms directly using cwm. But to avoid any issue best is to flash pre-rooted GB rom using odin and then flash any custom rom you like.
My personal fav are Kingdroid, Criskelo and there is no why, I like them does not means others will like them too, it's just matter of personal choice as all roms are almost equally good .
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Thanks for the reply jeetu1981. Is there a certain Pre Rooted GB ROM that I should use to flash? Or do I download a GB rom and THEN root it? Do I use PC odin or Mobile odin? Seems that since I'm on a safe kernel can I just install a rom using a zip, wiping everything and still be safe? Would that be easier or do you recommend I just flash the GB rom first?
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Thanks for the reply jeetu1981. Is there a certain Pre Rooted GB ROM that I should use to flash? Or do I download a GB rom and THEN root it? Do I use PC odin or Mobile odin? Seems that since I'm on a safe kernel can I just install a rom using a zip, wiping everything and still be safe? Would that be easier or do you recommend I just flash the GB rom first?
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Look at my sig. for pre rooted GB, flash it via odin. For better performance GB is recommended but you can flash any custom rom directly as well (being on safe kernel), try it and if you see any lags or issues in performance then do a fresh flash
And yes, wipe is safe on CM and safe custom TW ics kernels. And I would have directly flashed another rom in this situation
Namuh said:
Looks like the Stunner ROM thread is dead here. I'm on stunner rom 1.6.26 (kernel version3.0.32-CM-g12ef675) and I want to get on another rom. What all do I have to do in order to get off of Stunner rom safely? What roms would you recommend that I move too and why?
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there are two ways..
First
Flash a gb rom or prerooted gb rom via pcodin or mobile odin
Or
As you are on stunner which uses a safe kernel just go to recovery,do wipes,flash rom and reboot.as simple as that...
Cheers
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So far any JB custom rom suitable for hydracore kernel on android version 4.0.4?
superpaul91 said:
So far any JB custom rom suitable for hydracore kernel on android version 4.0.4?
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Hydracore kernel is awesome and jb custom kernel you may find it in android developement
shivg86 said:
Hydracore kernel is awesome and jb custom kernel you may find it in android developement
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So mean that all roms in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847786 can flash under hydracore kernel?
Can i flash AllianceROM under android version 4.0.4 and hydracore kernel? Is that safe?
superpaul91 said:
So mean that all roms in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847786 can flash under hydracore kernel?
Can i flash AllianceROM under android version 4.0.4 and hydracore kernel? Is that safe?
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Yes, you can flash any rom if you are on hydracore or any other safe kernel like speedmod.
After flashing new rom make sure to check the kernel in it, most of the custom roms have safe kernel now but if not then immediately flash safe kernel after flashing new rom.
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jeetu1981 said:
Yes, you can flash any rom if you are on hydracore or any other safe kernel like speedmod.
After flashing new rom make sure to check the kernel in it, most of the custom roms have safe kernel now but if not then immediately flash safe kernel after flashing new rom.
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I need wipe all data before flashing custom rom right? So do i need reinstall supersu busybox, titanium backup all those apps?
superpaul91 said:
I need wipe all data before flashing custom rom right? So do i need reinstall supersu busybox, titanium backup all those apps?
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Yes, wipe is requied for clean instal. No need to install supersu or busy box after flashin custom rom using cwm as custom roms will be obviously rooted, just check and update supersu if required via playstore.
But yes you have to install all other non system apps downloaded from store or sd card.
Better backup all downloaded apps using titanium before wipe.
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Hey everybody.. Finally i got some strength to flash rom on my SGN.After going thru bunch of posts i got that sgn is affected with brick bug.
So i followed Philz guide about flashing Philz kernel. I have some confusion that
**DO I NEED TO FLASH PHILZ SAFE KERNEL ZIP BEFORE AND AFTER FLASHING ROM**??
Also,Is Philz kernel compatable with all types of ROM available for SGN? If not then which kernel?
mannyvinny said:
Hey everybody.. Finally i got some strength to flash rom on my SGN.After going thru bunch of posts i got that sgn is affected with brick bug.
So i followed Philz guide about flashing Philz kernel. I have some confusion that
**DO I NEED TO FLASH PHILZ SAFE KERNEL ZIP BEFORE AND AFTER FLASHING ROM**??
Also,Is Philz kernel compatable with all types of ROM available for SGN? If not then which kernel?
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What ROM have you flashed exactly? Philz kernel is only compatible with Samsung (Touchwiz) Roms. If you have flashed a new ROM chances you are using the built-in kernel.
See...if you have read carefully then you have noticed that the brickbug is present in ics only.brickbug isnt present in gb.and for jb i am not sure....
As far as philz kernel is concerned it is based on touch and present for ics and jb.
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This isn't the answer to my question.. I asked do i need to flash kernel before and after flashing rom?
mannyvinny said:
This isn't the answer to my question.. I asked do i need to flash kernel before and after flashing rom?
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You don't need to flash the kernel after flashing the Custom roms, since almost all custom roms will have safe kernel with them.. on the other hand, you will have to flash a safe kernel after flashing the rom, if you are flashing a stock ICS rom..
What if custom rom doesnt come with a safe kernel?
There aren't generalized rules covering all scenarios. You'll have to mention from which rom you are going to which rom.
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mannyvinny said:
What if custom rom doesnt come with a safe kernel?
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Then learn to read the OP. There will be instructions as to what to do if the rom doesn't come with a safe kernel.
mannyvinny said:
What if custom rom doesnt come with a safe kernel?
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keep alternative tar file of a safe kernel compatible with your present rom on sd card and then flash it through mobile odin - this method of switch over is safe
those unsafe kernels have certain distinct plus points, thats why the devs put them in custom roms and if you are an expert and can handle them ......surf on them and feel the difference...... (not for newbies and noobs)
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This isn't the answer to my question.. I asked do i need to flash kernel before and after flashing rom?
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this is how i flash my galaxy note but im not saying its how u should do it: i usually have the rom in my sd card cmw as well as well as superuser. then i flash cmw and then super user..reboot system..after being rooted i then flash a safe kernel after flashing i reboot recovery which is the new kernel recovery ..there i wipe and clean everything..then i flash rom..so to answer your question, i would say flash safe kernel before flashing rom as most roms require a clean install for better performance
good luck..oh i am also a noob..running alliance rom 1.1
mannyvinny said:
Hey everybody.. Finally i got some strength to flash rom on my SGN.After going thru bunch of posts i got that sgn is affected with brick bug.
So i followed Philz guide about flashing Philz kernel. I have some confusion that
**DO I NEED TO FLASH PHILZ SAFE KERNEL ZIP BEFORE AND AFTER FLASHING ROM**??
Also,Is Philz kernel compatable with all types of ROM available for SGN? If not then which kernel?
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To answer your question, if you need to flash a kernel, it needs to be done BEFORE you do any wipes.
If you flash a custom rom, chances are it comes with a custom kernel as people have mentioned. Mostly, these are safe. But to be sure, make sure that you have flashed a custom kernel and rebooted to recovery before you wipe. If this concerns you greatly, then follow the advice in Dr. Ketan's excellent rooting thread, and install the stock rooted Gingerbread rom provided there. This has a stock kernel, but as it is Gingerbread, it is completely safe to wipe. You can then go and flash whatever you want on top.