[TUTORIAL][VIDEO]Build your own Android kernel

brakke97 · Jan 21, 2013

Hey Folks,
I'm contributing this tutorial video for people that want to make an Android kernel!

Step-by-step tutorial:
http://ohheyitslou.blogspot.com/2011/09/ohheyitslou-custom-android-kernel-guide.html

Things that are needed:
Just check the vid out!

Part 1: Configure, Compile the kernel
youtube.com/watch?v=IV4jhXWc7AE

Part 2: Install your kernel
youtube.com/watch?v=gjN8x8Pfcl0

Enjoy it! :laugh:

Caution: Commands in the video are for Fedora not for Ubuntu, Ubuntu commands are in the step by step guide, above!

Extra:
- If you want to give your kernel extra features like new governors or overclocking, check this guide on XDA-University out!
http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/adding-features-to-your-kernel
- Keep in mind you need to share your source after you've compiled the kernel due the GPLv3 licence. (GPL?)

I give the full credits to:
- OhHeyItsLou (Youtube)

Please rate 5 stars and press Thanks!

brakke97 · Jan 21, 2013

Reserved

zylor · Jan 25, 2013

Nice tutorial my friend

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spc_hicks09 · Apr 6, 2013

Might want to put that the commands are just for Fedora. They won't work with Ubuntu.

brakke97 · Apr 7, 2013

spc_hicks09 said:
Might want to put that the commands are just for Fedora. They won't work with Ubuntu.

They are included in the step by step guide on http://ohheyitslou.blogspot.com/2011/09/ohheyitslou-custom-android-kernel-guide.html

AndyOpie150 · Apr 8, 2013

Ported a ROM for experience sake, but this is what I have been looking for. If a complete newb like myself can do it anybody can.
Will post results in a few weeks. Busy, Busy, Busy.

Thanks for the tutorial.

fr3ker · Apr 9, 2013

A video!??? How can this be anymore convenient!!?!!! Thanks a bunch! Great effort

-*=<fr3ked-out in the asylum rome™>=*-

brakke97 · Apr 9, 2013

Thanks guys for the awesome comments! I really appreciate that!

spc_hicks09 · Apr 9, 2013

brakke97 said:
They are included in the step by step guide on http://ohheyitslou.blogspot.com/2011/09/ohheyitslou-custom-android-kernel-guide.html

LOL yeah I'm a little slow here lately. I saw the "YUM" command and jumped to conclusions. Going to try this method out tomorrow for the Galaxy Nexus. Every other guide I've tried has been either incomplete or just wrong. Hopefully this one works! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

brakke97 · Apr 9, 2013

spc_hicks09 said:
LOL yeah I'm a little slow here lately. I saw the "YUM" command and jumped to conclusions. Going to try this method out tomorrow for the Galaxy Nexus. Everything other guide I've tried has been either incomplete or just wrong. Hopefully this one works! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

Are you running Ubuntu?

spc_hicks09 · Apr 9, 2013

brakke97 said:
Are you running Ubuntu?

Yes 12.04

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brakke97 · Apr 9, 2013

spc_hicks09 said:
Yes 12.04

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It should work on Ubuntu 12.04.
BTW For earlier than Android 4.0, 32-bit is enough. But if you want to compile a kernel for a more recent version like Android 4.1 and 4.2 you'll need a 64-bit machine!
Keep it in mind!

spc_hicks09 · Apr 9, 2013

brakke97 said:
It should work on Ubuntu 12.04.
BTW For earlier than Android 4.0, 32-bit is enough. But if you want to compile a kernel for a more recent version like Android 4.1 and 4.2 you'll need a 64-bit machine!
Keep it in mind!

I compile ROMs so I should be good. I got a x64 machine with 12GB of RAM. Just seems like every other guide had the wrong commands or didn't have all the commands. Thanks for all the help!!

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brakke97 · Apr 9, 2013

You're welcome!

brakke97 · May 3, 2013

I've added a link to the XDA-University for adding extra features like new governors and overclocking! :cowboy:

brakke97 · Jul 3, 2013

Refresh.

sakisosf · Jul 27, 2013

How can I get a boot.img?Because my xperia phone accepts only boot.img kernels

rivelta · Jul 27, 2013

how to add swap feature ?

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brakke97 · Jul 27, 2013

sakisosf said:
How can I get a boot.img?Because my xperia phone accepts only boot.img kernels

You can take a look at Emwno's kitchen, it has a feature to pack a compiled kernel to a boot.img.

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brakke97 · Jul 27, 2013

rivelta said:
how to add swap feature ?

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You need to enable swap in your .config before you compile the kernel. It's in general I think.

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