[CWM Flashable] Kernel Cleaning Script

[jivy26]

what is this and what does it do?​

ensures you have no issues flashing different kernels.

Clears init.d scripts associated with Kernels, removes bln associated files, clears dalvik-cache, cache, and any logcat on/off

how to use​

download zip to your sdcard and reboot into cwm
flash kernel cleaning zip
flash new kernel
....that's it

when to use
​

When flashing from one kernel to another. Right now the only two primary kernels are Entropy's DD and Siyah. Siyah adds etc/init.d/ scripts so this ensures they are removed prior to flashing a different Kernel.​

​

download

Download Kernel Cleaning Script

 

[clor01]

Your work is great. Much appreciation!

Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk

 

[highaltitude]

So "when" should this be used? Between flashing new roms? Or can it be used to clean a rom you are using?

Btw the link is not working

Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

 

[sgs2_1.6]

After flashing Rom.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

 

[NJGSII]

So "when" should this be used? Between flashing new rooms? Or can it be used to clean a rom you are using?

Btw the link is not working

Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

Not to sound like a prick, but can't you read?

It says right under the first part of the OP titled "what is this and what does it do?"

in the OP it also the title says Kernel Cleaning Script.

 

[Jank4AU]

@ sgs You mean before flashing a ROM, right? Or before flashing a new kernel.

 

[afrojoc]

Not to sound like a prick, but can't you read?

It says right under the first part of the OP titled "what is this and what does it do?"

in the OP it also the title says Kernel Cleaning Script.

Chill brotha. He's asking for when it should be flashed for proper usage. Not what it is..

 

[Jonnyredcorn]

I believe it should be used prior to flashing a new kernel. Also when changing ROM's which also contain a different kernel.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk

 

[highaltitude]

Well you do sound like one, I did read it and didn't say when exactly you were to use it. SO then, use it ONLY when changing kernels. So if you flash a new rom, then you do or dont use it? Only if youre running a rom, but decide to go to another kernel?

Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

 

[Jank4AU]

Well you do sound like one, I did read it and didn't say when exactly you were to use it. SO then, use it ONLY when changing kernels. So if you flash a new rom, then you do or dont use it? Only if youre running a rom, but decide to go to another kernel?

Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

I think you're on the right track:
1) use prior to flashing a new kernel
or
2) use prior to flashing a new ROM if that ROM uses a different kernel than what you are currently using

 

[SSJ_Gomike]

I think you're on the right track:
1) use prior to flashing a new kernel
or
2) use prior to flashing a new ROM if that ROM uses a different kernel than what you are currently using

Exactly how this should be used...

Sent from my Galaxy S II (I777) - 1.4Ghz

 

[highaltitude]

Thanks that is what i thought, or at least figured out with your guys help. Just didnt know if it was useful in the middle of running a rom. i.e I just flashed the Siyah kernel to Miui yesterday, would this help me today, that kind of deal. So with that thinking, if I wanted to use this tool right now, I would run it, then flash the Siyah kernel again afterwards. Now, what about, when you restore a rom? I am about to put Shostock back, do I run this tool before restoring?

well, I restored, rebooted, then boot back into cwm, flashed the cleaner, then flashed the kernel I wanted, then rebooted.

 

[Entropy512]

After flashing SiyahKernel.

I make a point of not putting persistent cruft anywhere - not even rooting any more.

 

[Jank4AU]

After flashing SiyahKernel.

I make a point of not putting persistent cruft anywhere - not even rooting any more.

Is this something that would need to be done if flashing a different iteration of the same kernel? Siyah 2.6.1 to 2.6.3 for example?

I know you just said we don't need to run these kernel cleaning scripts for your kernels...thanks in advance. Also, is Pika's Bolt script compatible with your kernels or is it unnecessary? Just curious.

 

[Caliesv]

Not to sound like a prick, but can't you read?

It says right under the first part of the OP titled "what is this and what does it do?"

in the OP it also the title says Kernel Cleaning Script.

So quick to jump on someone! Not to sound like a prick, but can't YOU read?!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk

 

[Entropy512]

Is this something that would need to be done if flashing a different iteration of the same kernel? Siyah 2.6.1 to 2.6.3 for example?

I know you just said we don't need to run these kernel cleaning scripts for your kernels...thanks in advance. Also, is Pika's Bolt script compatible with your kernels or is it unnecessary? Just curious.

Depends on the kernel... If it puts crap in init.d or elsewhere on the system, then yes.

Note that it may also clobber stuff your firmware dev intentionally put into init.d - I believe gtg has a zipalign script along with a script to set the CPU governor to ondemand in Unnamed.

 

[kamots]

Awesome dude thank you for this! I had it on my captivate it worked wonders

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium

 

[Peaster111]

I gather you just edited the script form the I9100 forums this thread samsung ultimate kernel cleaning script posted by buster041284... yes?

The scripts are very similar. Yours recursively deletes everything in the init.d folder and script posted by buster041284's version deletes specific files in the init.d folder.

I believe cleaning up scripts from Siyah's kernel prior to (re)installing Entropy's kernel is the only reason for us I777 folks to use the scripts.. . right?

Wouldn't you want to only kill those files vice every script in the entire folder?

 

[jivy26]

I gather you just edited the script form the I9100 forums this thread samsung ultimate kernel cleaning script posted by buster041284... yes?

The scripts are very similar. Yours recursively deletes everything in the init.d folder and script posted by buster041284's version deletes specific files in the init.d folder.

I believe cleaning up scripts from Siyah's kernel prior to (re)installing Entropy's kernel is the only reason for us I777 folks to use the scripts.. . right?

Wouldn't you want to only kill those files vice every script in the entire folder?

Most cleaning scripts are about the same. I actually got the idea from the captivate forums back when it was my primary phone. Also updated the script to just remove siyah init's since that is the only kernel we have right now that installs them.

 

[Peaster111]

Most cleaning scripts are about the same. I actually got the idea from the captivate forums back when it was my primary phone. Also updated the script to just remove siyah init's since that is the only kernel we have right now that installs them.

Gotcha... no surprise that the scripts would be similar. Good call on adjusting the updaterscript... folks might get a little concerned if you wiped their other init.d scripts too.