[Q] Kernel compatibility

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ericv99

Senior Member
Dec 1, 2009
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Tacoma
Hello xda members.
I've got a question regarding kernels. How is one to know which kernel will work with there particular ROM? Are they all somewhat compatible just to a matter of degree? Or do people just find one that sounds good and hope it works on there particular ROM?

I'm running aosb end of the line ROM and I'm real curious to try out kernels now.

Any insight world be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 

danarama

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Aug 22, 2010
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There are pretty much 2 types of kernels.


CAF kernels - Used for CyanogenMod based ROMS
NON-CAF kernels - Used for AOSP / Stock

Find out if your ROM is CM based. If it is, Look in each kernel thread to see if it mentions CAF.