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[Q] Is it safe to flash a gb cf root kernel on ics?

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.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS

Abyss kernel and CM9 ROM
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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[Q] What do I flash first, kernel or rom?

The question is really in the title, what do I flash first when upgrading from darky froyo to ICS, the kernel or the rom?
Thanks!

Wisoo said:
The question is really in the title, what do I flash first when upgrading from darky froyo to ICS, the kernel or the rom?
Thanks!
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Follow instructions for the particular ROM you want to flash

They usually don't mention the kernel, only the rom :/

Wisoo said:
They usually don't mention the kernel, only the rom :/
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The kernel is pretty much always included in the.zip, if you want to change from the ROM kernel to another, then usually just a case of using a cleaning script, or manually clearing cache/dalvik and a couple of others (init.d & Ns tools usually) and flash away

upgrade 2.2 to ics
You have to burn GB stock-rom 2.3 with odin first !!!
after you finish you need gb kernel like semaphore 1.8 also burn with odin (give the stock root).
and finnely flash the ics rom you wont (with the dev Specific rom Guidelines)

delg-rom team said:
You have to burn GB stock-rom 2.3 with odin first !!!
after you finish you need gb kernel like semaphore 1.8 also burn with odin (give the stock root).
and finnely flash the ics rom you wont (with the dev Specific rom Guidelines)
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Afaik you don't need gb bootloader to flash to ics, (see slim website) however it is a good idea to in case you want to revert to gb, but in that case it is easier just to flash the boot loader....see nitr8s ezboot thread

Hi, I know it's been a really long time of the thread but what I know ALWAYS FLASH THE ROM FIRST AND THEN THE KERNEL

[Q] Custom Rom

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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best kernel

Hey guys im a newbie to captivate and its developments and i need your help..............
i came from the htc g2 where there is no needed for flashing kernels for backing up roms/restoring or for wifi issues, everything was pretty much straight forward after root , but with the captivate you need a specific kernel for somethings to work...i need to backup roms and restore it......so my question which kernel comes alreaady rooted/hack to flash with odin and support wifi,clockwork,backup with clockwork recovery and everything ?
plus after flashing the kernel can i flash a recovery via rom manager?
i want a kernel that supports must miui roms and asop roms (ex: ics, jellybean)
and flashing kernels dosent break/erase root right?
PS: does a rom come with its own kernel?

Devil3 kernel 1.4.1 work just great for my JB MIUI 2.9.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847668 - this rom has both latest MIUI and latest devil3 kernel

maxunger said:
Devil3 kernel 1.4.1 work just great for my JB MIUI 2.9.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847668 - this rom has both latest MIUI and latest devil3 kernel
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do i lose root or have to root everytime i flash a new kernel
or when i flash a rom

Devil Kernel is best on JB ROMs. Corn Kernel on GB. Every ROM comes with a kernel in it. It depends on the ROM. Reading is important.

Ok...so I rooted with corn kernel and flashed xm7...but asphalt 7 is too slow...can I flash a kernel to make the game faster ex: devil kernel and keep the Tom with root
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[Q] PhilZ-cwm6 kernel not showing on about phone

hey guys.
this is my first post on this forum..
last night I rooting and flash PhilZ-cwm6 DXLR5 from ICS 4.0.4 DXLR5 following this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
after that I accidentally chose PhilZ file-cwm6 # # #. zip again and installed twice ..
after flashing I can't see information about phone kernel like "PhilZ-cwm6 bla bla bla"
it is normal ?
and it is safe for flashing costum rom from stock ICS and this kernel ?
sorry for my bad english and noob ><
thanks

It's normal and it's safe.
Do you have SuperSU app in your app drawer?

kopitalk said:
It's normal and it's safe.
Do you have SuperSU app in your app drawer?
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yes i have it on my app drawer...
so i can flash a custom rom from this stock ICS rom ?
if i can..
should i flash another kernel for a custom rom ?
and what rom you recommended for me ?
i'm looking for custom rom that working well with pressure sPen
thanks

If you have flashed Phillz kernel, you will have same kernel description as stock, b'coz phillz kernel is stock + patched for brick bug + root+adv CWMR
-You will have advanced CWMR, and you can flash custom ROM safely. It is recommend to wipe cache and data before flashing custom ROM
You can find custom ROM on android deve section, read OP of custom ROM, and few post after that for any instruction from developer. there you can find features of ROM and installation method
Decide yourself which suite you best
GoodLuck

dr.ketan said:
If you have flashed Phillz kernel, you will have same kernel description as stock, b'coz phillz kernel is stock + patched for brick bug + root+adv CWMR
-You will have advanced CWMR, and you can flash custom ROM safely. It is recommend to wipe cache and data before flashing custom ROM
You can find custom ROM on android deve section, read OP of custom ROM, and few post after that for any instruction from developer. there you can find features of ROM and installation method
Decide yourself which suite you best
GoodLuck
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hmmm . . .
now.. i see
okey..
for the flashing custom rom
should i flash other kernel ?
or keep stay on Philz Kernel ?
or maybe just follow instruction for that custom rom thread..
thanks

Custom ROM should come packed with kernel
So it will get change once you flash it. Later if you want to change, find out which is best supporting for your custom ROM and you can change.

dr.ketan said:
Custom ROM should come packed with kernel
So it will get change once you flash it. Later if you want to change, find out which is best supporting for your custom ROM and you can change.
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hmmm i see . .
thanks for your fast respon
thanks so much doc

You can use Philz kernel as your base to flash any custom rom. Usually the instruction to flash custom rom requires full wipe, i.e. wipe cache/dalvik/data, and Philz kernel is SAFE to do full wipe.

kopitalk said:
You can use Philz kernel as your base to flash any custom rom. Usually the instruction to flash custom rom requires full wipe, i.e. wipe cache/dalvik/data, and Philz kernel is SAFE to do full wipe.
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oke thanks kopitalk
i'll try flashing custom rom tonight

Very useful thread!
A Must-See for new users that want to root their S2.
Just one more question, if I want to upgrade the CWMR in the future, can I do it in the CWMR by "Install zip from sdcard"/"Choose zip from sdcard" ? Theres no need to worry about the kernel, right?
Thank you

I am in same situation, is there a way to check if Philz kernel is properly installed before doing the wipe, just to be safe,
any info will be greatly appreciated

If you kernel is flashed properly then you should have advanced recovery.
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