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[Verizon] [GUIDE] Flashing Kernels

jmar

jmar

Nexican
Here is an easy step by step on how to flash kernels. I have included my best practices.

1. Download Kernel.

2. Sideload file onto phone in your favorite directory. Mine is /ApkImgZip. If you downloaded from your phone then, then move the file to your favorite directory using a file explorer.

3. Boot into Recovery.

MY BEST PRACTICES

4. Wipe Cache.

5. Wipe Dalvik Cache.

I do these two wipes because upon reboot, the phone will "optimize your new kernel." You will see a toast before boot is complete that states "Android is updating," which displays the number of apps your phone has installed, counting up until all are optimized. Do I know for a fact that this is happening? I don't have all the facts, but I liken the process to zipalign at boot. Anyway, feel free to critique this or help with facts. I do this out of comfort. Moving forward.

6. Flash that Kernel!

7. Reboot and profit (hopefully: p)!

If using LeanKernel, and have a Terminal Emulator app:

1. Open terminal.

2. Type su

3. Type lkflash

4. Check latest available kernel (if case you don't know)

5. Choose desired kernel: Stable, either experimental or Franco's Stable!

6. Reboot and Profit!
 
Can't wait! I've been unsure of when to flash the reset kernel and when it is okay to just go ahead and flash the new kernel. I know you have to flash the reset kernel when coming from imoseyon to Franco's, but what about when you just want to upgrade/downgrade within a certain "type" (like going from Franco's 13.1 to 15 & vice versa or going from lean 1.3 to lean 1.6)
 
Always informational! I guess something that can be used to help newer users (like myself ;) ) is explain if there is somehow a built in terminal or a suggestion of a good one in the market. Thanks!
 
viper689 said:
Always informational! I guess something that can be used to help newer users (like myself ;) ) is explain if there is somehow a built in terminal or a suggestion of a good one in the market. Thanks!
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Thanks for the kind words. This guide is mostly for peeps who just want the simple "WHY?" that exists behind the "HOW DO I DO X?"
 
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