CAF: What exactly does it affect?

[kdb424]

First off, let me say that I get what CAF is to a point. I know it's a modification of the linux kernel to support Qualcomm hardware. That's basically where my knowledge ends. I have run Linux for the last 10 years, including Gentoo, which is all configure from source base, and have custom compiled kernels. I don't need the 5 year old explination, however, I still have these questions.

1. Is the kernel the only thing with CAF built on, or is it OS level also?
2. Do you need a CAF kernel with a CAF ROM if the ansver to question 1 is yes.

Thank you very much for your time.

 

[black.ic3]

Not just the kernel. CAF includes different drivers/libs/etc
Here is example from Vivek_Neel's thread

Afaik it's possible to boot without Sultan's CAF kernel, just with things above, am i right @Vivek_Neel ?
But it's pointless, kernel is the most important thing in this CAF bundle

 

[Vivek_Neel]

First off, let me say that I get what CAF is to a point. I know it's a modification of the linux kernel to support Qualcomm hardware. That's basically where my knowledge ends. I have run Linux for the last 10 years, including Gentoo, which is all configure from source base, and have custom compiled kernels. I don't need the 5 year old explination, however, I still have these questions.

1. Is the kernel the only thing with CAF built on, or is it OS level also?
2. Do you need a CAF kernel with a CAF ROM if the ansver to question 1 is yes.

Thank you very much for your time.

1. Not only the kernel repo but there are many repos we replace with the caf ones.

You can find it here in the op http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205077

2. You need a caf ROM I.e caf commits included in the ROM to boot caf kernel.

 

[kdb424]

Thank you both. You answerd my questions quite well. I thought as much, but I've learned don't assume when it comes to things like this.

 

[BIG37]

Can I use source code caf kernel and caf ROM opo for oppo find 7a?
sorry for my English.

 

[kdb424]

Can I use source code caf kernel and caf ROM opo for oppo find 7a?
sorry for my English.

No, opo is tho 1+1 and oppo, is a different company. Don't try to flash things designed for other devices. Sorry about that.

 

[adinkwok]

Can I use source code caf kernel and caf ROM opo for oppo find 7a?
sorry for my English.

It shouldn't be too hard to adapt since the devices are so similar. But, do not try using it straight up without making the specific device changes first.