Defy Custom Kernel Thread[2nd boot source released][Test Kernel released]

[nidhish91]

OOk guys so I found this thread which shows MS2 got a custom kernel. The proceduce is bit difficult but can be modified for working for Defy too.
Hope has struck back again.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908687


Update: 2ndboot module sources are here:
https://github.com/czechop/2ndboot

Quarx puts his kernel here:
quarx2k.ru

Sdcard symlink Fix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32428611&postcount=392
Thanks to walter.

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BIGNOTE: Green lens users who flashed redlens builds please dont try using flash, you will end up burning it like me and many others.


STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN YOU HAVE BOOTLOOPS OR BLACK SCREEN WITH RED LED ON:
-1st of all set default boot to 2nd-boot
-Go to recovery and flash the 24.9 build
-Then flash the kernel 6.10
-After that flash the latest build
-Wait and you will have your phone working proper.


For Bl7 users:

If your current kernel is 2.6.32.9-ge281b6e [email protected]#1 then the custom kernel won't boot. To get it boot, you need to flash the kernel shared by our friend. Post flashing your kernel should be 2.6.32.9-ge281b6e
[email protected]#1. Once this is confirmed go ahead and flash tbw custom kernel as defined in the first page. Should be good to go.

Link to 51#1 kernel.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32538963

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A suggestion made by a member:

Hey, I just read in this post that flashing gapps before the kernel may prevent the kernel from successfully booting. I tried it and it worked fine. I think you should advice that in the OP

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FOR SIMUNLOCK:

Dont know if it's OT or what, but helped me a lot.

This is for the people who wants "sim unlock" in quarx 10/10

1- Download this rar http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=243798
2- Paste bp_ptc in /system/bin
3- Paste init.mapphone_umts.rc in /system/bootmenu/2nd-boot

and then:



Credits to crakeron, labsin, Dabb and all the people who helped. Im just the messenger,

PD: sorry for my english and sorry if it was posted before

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Feature request for next kernel:
-OTG cable support
- FM transmitter capability Link(requested by amirali_b)
-Sim unlock support(requested by Redhotero)
-Wifi-direct(requested by mdsaif92)
(pm me to add other features)

 

[hsrars-d]

Waiting for someone to compile a kernel so we can test


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[hackergnome]

Waiting for someone to compile a kernel so we can test


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u can try currently available kernels just to try!
To see if the scripts and modules work xD
M sure they wont work right away

 

[Quarx]

+Really great news
I tried boot my kernel with it (not booted, but log is good).
Waiting for source code and changes in kernel for 2ndboot
http://pastebin.com/jKjQ2ykn
In future i think we can make one kernel for defy and defy+

 

[zakoo2]

so just to clear things up for noobs like me: does this mean we could have a jellybean kernel, or is this still gb? and functions like wifi direct which need to be built in the kernel are possible now?

sent from my cm7 defy...

 

[carlo93]

so just to clear things up for noobs like me: does this mean we could have a jellybean kernel, or is this still gb? and functions like wifi direct which need to be built in the kernel are possible now?

sent from my cm7 defy...

It means we could use custom kernels.
I think that a developer could even port 3.0.x kernel on defy, if everything 'll go fine.

 

[hackergnome]

We may get swap support!(many more things)
Swap is really imp for us since 512MB ram is not enough for jb

Hope Quarx gets it working


Also does kernel version really matter?
I mean if an older kernel is working perfectly and has all ROM features working,why not use that only(2.6.35)

Also I dont think Defy's hardware supports WifiDirect

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[sa3e1]

It seems our sweetoldlittle Defy just won't get outdated soon! Great news, great devs

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[Quarx]

It works for defy, but unstable for now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32120862&postcount=21

 

[Cristi_10]

take your time quarx.we are patient it's an amazing news

 

[Quarx]

Custom kernel from sources works too
Linux (none) 2.6.32.9 #1 PREEMPT Fri Sep 28 14:11:14 MSK 2012 armv7l GNU/Linux

 

[Shubhamqweasd]

Custom kernel from sources works too
Linux (none) 2.6.32.9 #1 PREEMPT Fri Sep 28 14:11:14 MSK 2012 armv7l GNU/Linux

so finally , can we think of DSSCOMP , ION and hwcomposer ?

i know it too early to ask this question

but m very eager to know the answer from quarx

 

[sebx_g1]

So it means we will have in near future new kernels and possibilty to brick Defy completly ? Or still Defy will be unbrickable and with new kernel

 

[zakoo2]

wifibdirect is a sofrware thing, not hardware. the defy would be perfectly capable, but we couldnt load custom kernels (until now).

sent from my cm7 defy...

 

[dark_prince]

So it means we will have in near future new kernels and possibilty to brick Defy completly ? Or still Defy will be unbrickable and with new kernel

As far as I understand from this is, the bootloader is still the same, so you still always be able to resurrect your defy with the stock sbfs :cyclops:

 

[slimshady76]

Quarx, I can't believe you are just one person... I mean, the progress you've done on the Defy in such a short time is really amazing!!! If the custom kernel gets developed half fast the speed of your mods, our little phone will be a blast pretty soon!!!

 

[Boss442]

Can't Boot

Custom kernel from sources works too
Linux (none) 2.6.32.9 #1 PREEMPT Fri Sep 28 14:11:14 MSK 2012 armv7l GNU/Linux

Can't boot, when i try 2nd boot, defy stuck on black screen 10 to 20 seconds, and reboot :crying:
I don't know why....

 

[hsrars-d]

I suppose you followed the milestone 2 method directly.
Quarx has not released anything (afaik), and its not intended to users at this staqe.

 

[Boss442]

dumb

I suppose you followed the milestone 2 method directly.
Quarx has not released anything (afaik), and its not intended to users at this staqe.

I think quarx boot the mm2 method on defy directly... im dumb

 

[hsrars-d]

I think quarx boot the mm2 method on defy directly... im dumb

Yes he did that first, then he modded it and got it to boot. :victory: