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Root giantpune's custom kernel

HaTrEd360 said:
Does the 10-26 one really matter much? What's the risk if we don't do that one? I've had the 9-28 one for a while so.
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It's a security update. Blocks an exploit that any app can use to acquire unwanted root access if they so wished, in the lcd backlight driver.
 
The 10-26 versions fixed the bug described here http://androidforums.com/elite-all-...ailation-exploit-in-lgs-backlight-driver.html . I haven't listed it in any of the changelogs, but all the kernels also contain fixes for the exploit used in Poot, and several others. There are about 4 total that can be used like Poot and Lit by an app to gain root access. There are about 13 that can be used to crash your phone on command (denial-of-service).

LG has known about all these for months now and not issued any fixes. So far, the only way to fix them is by voiding your warranty and installing my modified kernels.
 
Just flashed the new kernel and so far so good!
I'm running it at
16xxmax
2xxmin
Smartassv2
And it bumped up my score a little on quadrant standard, my phone is now between the LG Optimus 2x and the Samsung galaxy nexus.

Good job giantpune! :)
 
i am completely new to flashing. could someone guide me through the process of flashing giant pune's kernel so that i may raise the processor speed from 1024mhz. i've got to know the fundamentals in a step by step walkthrough process. Thanks giant pune for making it really simple to root this phone and for your hard work with this custom kernel.
 
crx racer said:
i am completely new to flashing. could someone guide me through the process of flashing giant pune's kernel so that i may raise the processor speed from 1024mhz. i've got to know the fundamentals in a step by step walkthrough process. Thanks giant pune for making it really simple to root this phone and for your hard work with this custom kernel.
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Get the kernel on your sd card.
Boot into recovery
Wipe cache partition
Advance > wipe dalvik cache
Flash kernel
Reboot and cross your fingers.
 
ok, this is dumb. but how do you boot into recovery? i thought it was done by holding the volume down button and powering on the phone.
 
It is. Turn off the phone conpletely, hold the power button and volume down button until it boots into recovery. Do you have cwm installed tho?
 
crx racer said:
ok, this is dumb. but how do you boot into recovery? i thought it was done by holding the volume down button and powering on the phone.
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I always had problems with it too.
Download a reboot app that gives you the option to go straight to recovery.

You are rooted with cwm installed, correct?
 
Sounds like crx may not have cwm installed. There's a thread here for that. I'm new to the elite, but have modded my Intercept (and my TF101) , and found the process to root and install the cwm, then install the giantpune kernel as pretty straight forward, but may be a little intimidating for someone that is new.
 
crx racer said:
no, i don't have cwm. i figured i could use stock recovery if i'm only flashing a kernel and not a rom.
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You need cwm to install a kernel also. Check the end of the cwm thread, giantpune just put up a new version of cwm (relatively fresh, so it's your call). It installs similar to rooting with an app, so it is easier than the old method. But it is not tested as much. Coming from thee stock recovery, you will have to add the step of renaming the install-recovery.sh, from the original cwm install instructions (if its there).
 
Does anyone have access to the 12-05 version of the kernel, the link seems to be broken here in this thread and Artine I can't seem to find it in CWM guide.

Never mind: got it
 
I think would be cool if our kernel was Swap compatible or one was made to be.....I know I'm no developer just throwing out random ideas. The internal SD card could be used for creating the Swap directory, the kernel just needs to support it and it would help out the low Ram capacity.
 
I'd like to see init.d support and SoftAP thrown in there as well. This phone already has so much going for it, a few additions and I would be happy even if we never got CM.
 
Just because it can handle it, doesn't mean it will be stable with this device. IIRC, giantpune said that this was the optimal frequency for the phone chosen automatically by the kernel (? Could be wrong about what chose it) for speed and stability. IIRC he has said that it could go higher, but would be less stable. Speed isn't worth it if it isn't stable.
 
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