how to compile kernel (unhelpful kernel 1.2) into tar file?

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i read into his topic in making tar file from 1.2 kernel, since update.zip is only provided from 1.2. i tried but was unable to get results : (

please help a noob out. thank you !!

Why not just install it using rom manager- that's how he designed the package =P

that is an option, which i used (and worked, thank you again for your help) but i like my rom as clean as possible. if i could just have it as tar file, i could flash it with odin along with the pit when building my rom without needing a separate apk to do the process. i make a update.zip with all custom designed apks.

The only thing the ROM manager package does is utilize a thing called "Redbend" to actually flash the kernel while the system is running- it's the same thing as taking an OTA update from Samsung. It doesn't leave any crap behind or make your ROM any messier.

Though if you're insistent, extract the zImage and use tar:
tar --format=ustar -cf zImage.tar zImage

(Thanks to AJerman for that little tidbit)

what program do i use? i downloaded the tool from unhelpful and tried command prompt but that doesn't work.

You'll have to find the command line based tar software somewhere out on the internet. I haven't personally messed with it, but normally when using tar it's assumed you're using a Linux box =P

haha icic. yeah i googled that and i've decided to stick with rom manager. thank you very much : )

There's really no reason not to use ROM Manager for this. The update.zip does not install any files, it only flashes the kernel.

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