SGS kernel flasher

SGS kernel flasher Android ToolsSGS kernel flasher Android Tools

This app can flash a kernel within android on Samsung Galaxy S phones, e.g.: i9000, Captivate, Fascinate, and Vibrant.

This application *requires* root.

Features:
* backup kernel image as update.zip (for recovery)
* flash kernel from zImage, any .tar or .zip that contains a zImage
* reboot

Attention:
Gingerbread not supported yet - you will get a "kernel too big" error. :) See the xda-thread for details.

backup kernel: creates an update.zip (for recovery) containing a backup of the current kernel with time and date in /sdcard/sgs-kernel-flasher/backup/
choose kernel: choose kernel image (mostly named zImage) or any .tar or .zip that contains a zImage
flash kernel: flashes the kernel
reboot: reboot the phone

Know issue(s):
* lagfix detection is not finished:
I need some mount listings from you - if you have working adb, run this please: "adb shell mount > mount-listing.txt" and mail me the mount-listing.txt. Thanks in advance.

DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible for any damage to your phone that may be caused by usage of this app or by deficient kernel images.

Please do NOT use the comments in the market for bug reports/feature requests or any other support requests.
Please contact me by e-mail or at xda-forum - thank you.

App Specification

  • App Name: SGS kernel flasher
  • Rating: 4.79
  • Apk: neldar.sgs.kernel.flasher
  • Cost: Free
  • Developer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9900043
  • Market: market://search?q=pname:neldar.sgs.kernel.flasher