[ROM][Kernel][Bootloader] OUYA EPRJ Kernel 3.4.37, OUYA-Enhanced rom, repacked image

[nchantmnt]

Quick question Ouya just pushed out an update since I installed the boot loader and the kernel I will need to reinstall them (if they are still compatible ) if I update correct( I know normally this is the case but I don't know if there were any preventions put in place for these

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if you did install the stock ota via update then you really have to reinstall the ep bootloader, yes
if you just flash our rom via cwm it doesn't overwrite the bootloader, nor the kernel.

 

[deathblade]

OK I'll check out the custom, not that it was hard to get the bl and kernel installed but I only did it yesterday lol

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[nchantmnt]

you are supposed to stay with that setup.
just flash rom as usual and flash kernel via eternityproject bootloaders fastboot function
that's it

 

[dom2570]

noob question

I have no idea how to use ABD. Is there any hope for me getting anything flashed (bootloader, kernel, roms)



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[nchantmnt]

Yes: there are lots of Info's around here about how to use adb, fastboot etc. Learn how to use them. And understand what you are doing and the risks. Otherwise you shouldn't touch anything of that at all

Sorry to say so

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[dom2570]

Yes: there are lots of Info's around here about how to use adb, fastboot etc. Learn how to use them. And understand what you are doing and the risks. Otherwise you shouldn't touch anything of that at all

Sorry to say so

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haha I figured. I pretty confident I'll be able to figure it out. last question, is it easier to get set up on Windows or Linux? I'm assuming that Windows probably has better documentation, I just hate booting into Windows lol.

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[nchantmnt]

You hate booting to windows? I think I like you XD well depends on what distribution you have but it's not hard at all. I personally preference Linux as well.

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[dom2570]

I'm on mint right now. I'll give it a shot before I go digging around for my Windows drive. thanks

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[nchantmnt]

you can either install complete sdk from their website or just install adb-android-tools and fastboot-android-tools

they should be availlable for you... at least if you enable backports

 

[OOPMan]

Does this custom Kernel and ROM support external hard-drive docks better than the stock OUYA rom?

At the moment I have to use Paragon NTFS in order to get my 4 drives recognised by the OUYA and even then the damned thing still has lots of dumb issues.

Also, since the Jackalope update SPMC has been freezing and failing a lot :-/

Right now I'm wishing I could just thrown standard Linux on the machine and be done with it...

 

[dom2570]

you can either install complete sdk from their website or just install adb-android-tools and fastboot-android-tools

they should be availlable for you... at least if you enable backports

So I managed to get it all set up, but I hit a brick wall.

I installed the bootloader but can't figure out how to install the kernel. Every time I try to get into the fast book it just takes me to CWM?

*I saw the FAQ about this, but don't understand the answer...I suck lol

 

[deathblade]

So I managed to get it all set up, but I hit a brick wall.

I installed the bootloader but can't figure out how to install the kernel. Every time I try to get into the fast book it just takes me to CWM?

*I saw the FAQ about this, but don't understand the answer...I suck lol

PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR AFTER YOU INSTALL THE BOOTLOADER LINKED IN OP, IT HAS NO MERRITT FOR USE WITH STOCK BOOTLOADER OR ANY OTHER

ok to install the kernel is easy here are the steps:
1. turn on the device
2. after it loads into the bootloader use the power button to navigate to the last option (fastboot)
3. plug your ouya into a computer with the kernel downloaded
4. rename kernel.img to android.img (use the proper image for your rom (either stock or stockplus or stock enhanced (stockplus and stock enhanced uses the same img)))
5. open command prompt (or terminal) and type the following:

fastboot flash boot Directory*

fastboot reboot

6. your device reboots and you profit (would suggest using an app to change cpu gov to performance)

* directory of where the file is located and file name plus extension(windows 7ie. c:/Users/Username/Desktop/android.img)

and to better explain the faq:
there are messures that are implemented to save you from bricking your device and they are as follows:
1.bootloader menu (with options such as fastboot for if kernel is corrupt or something)
2. after installing the bootloader there is no kernel (wipes it out) so boot has been redirected to recovery till you install a kernel and you need a kernel to boot a rom
3. options to boot into other kernels incase of an emergency you can get booted up

what they are explaining is the fact of 2 if you are having it where you navigate to fastboot and after that it goes to cwm then you may need to redownload and install the bootloader cuz something is wrong


hope this helps

 

[dom2570]

PLEASE NOTE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR AFTER YOU INSTALL THE BOOTLOADER LINKED IN OP, IT HAS NO MERRITT FOR USE WITH STOCK BOOTLOADER OR ANY OTHER

ok to install the kernel is easy here are the steps:
1. turn on the device
2. after it loads into the bootloader use the power button to navigate to the last option (fastboot)
3. plug your ouya into a computer with the kernel downloaded
4. rename kernel.img to android.img (use the proper image for your rom (either stock or stockplus or stock enhanced (stockplus and stock enhanced uses the same img)))
5. open command prompt (or terminal) and type the following:

fastboot flash boot Directory*

fastboot reboot

6. your device reboots and you profit (would suggest using an app to change cpu gov to performance)

* directory of where the file is located and file name plus extension(windows 7ie. c:/Users/Username/Desktop/android.img)

and to better explain the faq:
there are messures that are implemented to save you from bricking your device and they are as follows:
1.bootloader menu (with options such as fastboot for if kernel is corrupt or something)
2. after installing the bootloader there is no kernel (wipes it out) so boot has been redirected to recovery till you install a kernel and you need a kernel to boot a rom
3. options to boot into other kernels incase of an emergency you can get booted up

what they are explaining is the fact of 2 if you are having it where you navigate to fastboot and after that it goes to cwm then you may need to redownload and install the bootloader cuz something is wrong


hope this helps

Thanks for the help. For whatever reason I did have the correct permissions to use fastboot. After using su or sudo I was fine.

sudo ./fastboot

I however had no luck booting the Repack of Kholk's Kernel with the enhanced ROM. Only the stock kernel would boot. I am really disappointed, I really was wanting to boost my performance!

Any ideas why the kernel wouldn't boot, and how I can get it to?

 

[deathblade]

Thanks for the help. For whatever reason I did have the correct permissions to use fastboot. After using su or sudo I was fine.

sudo ./fastboot

I however had no luck booting the Repack of Kholk's Kernel with the enhanced ROM. Only the stock kernel would boot. I am really disappointed, I really was wanting to boost my performance!

Any ideas why the kernel wouldn't boot, and how I can get it to?

Need to use the one from here

http://www.eternityproject.eu/topic...ect-kernel-3437-for-ouya-cpu-2ghz-gpu-650mhz/

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[cronikman84]

Thanks for the help. For whatever reason I did have the correct permissions to use fastboot. After using su or sudo I was fine.

sudo ./fastboot

I however had no luck booting the Repack of Kholk's Kernel with the enhanced ROM. Only the stock kernel would boot. I am really disappointed, I really was wanting to boost my performance!

Any ideas why the kernel wouldn't boot, and how I can get it to?

Your OUYA is a weak one and it won't boot the kernel, only a handful of people( including my self) are able to boot the kernel on there OUYA's, i have 2 OUYA's and only one of them boots the kernel, there's also someone else that has 3 OUYA's and only 1 out of 3 boots the kernel, not all OUYA's can take the kernel and apparently not all OUYA's are EQUAL... Everything related to the kernel is being discussed over at http://www.eternityproject.eu/topic...ect-kernel-3437-for-ouya-cpu-2ghz-gpu-650mhz/ and http://www.eternityproject.eu/forum/69-development-android-os/, a lot of us have been putting up info about this and sharing with each other solutions and workaround on this matter NOTE: some of these solution and workarounds don't work for everyone but it has helped others, it won't hurt to research a lil bit and see what works for you...

 

[nchantmnt]

Just one note about ouyas "weakness":

I had issues with 2ghz myself and ended up replacing one oft the induction coils in the back oft the board with a more... lets say durable one some days ago. Seems to resolve the issue for me.
Running new repack for testing and am quite satisfied. No hints oft instability so far, but sometimes it fails to reboot. Have to turn off and on again then.

Will post details later today and maybe more...

Sorry for beging that silent for a long time... you know... life...

EDIT:

ok here's some more detail as i promised...
there are two inductors on the back of ouya's pcb, one 0.68µH, one 4.7 uH.
what we were trying to do (besides other things) was to replace them others that can handle more ampere.

to be precise i used following parts as replacement:
7443320068 by Würth Elektronik (SMD 0.68 uH 26 A ±20%, 1.3 mOhm)
HC2LP-4R7-R by Coiltronics (SMD 4.7 uH 17 A ±20%, 0.72 mOhm)

before you ask: yes these are a total overkill for the ouya. they work fine, but are oversized in size and max ampere. if i recall correctly stock parts allow max 1,8/2,2A max so 3-4A should be way more than enough.

screenshots, benchmarks and up-to-date repack tomorrow...

 

[@Bill_Dollar]

So, is EP releasing a kernel compatible with milaq's CM11 ROM?

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[nchantmnt]

Sorry I'm unable to tell atm, trying to get in contact with our kernel dev but couldn't reach him. I myself have way too little experience in kernel development to continue his work.

Edit: i could repack EP kernel with cm11 ramdisk and try, but i guess it will either fail to boot or have other issues... we'll see later

 

[Mattthev]

Sorry I'm unable to tell atm, trying to get in contact with our kernel dev but couldn't reach him. I myself have way too little experience in kernel development to continue his work.

Edit: i could repack EP kernel with cm11 ramdisk and try, but i guess it will either fail to boot or have other issues... we'll see later

Would be awesome I have still problem with HW decoding :/ Even flash player is worse than with on my MK802+ It always freeze and only ESC on my keybord work sometimes only hard restart.

Or edit milaq kernel for overclock, use part from EPRJ kernel. GPU overclock would be awesome.

 

[nchantmnt]

Good news, even thou I will not bring you cm11 kernel I can at least tell you that kholk might continue his work as I will do with mine.

News will be spread over @ EP first of course. Will keep you up2date of course.
About latest repack...got to get at my PC later. Don't know when exactly, but its ready to be uploaded...

Edit:
repack of ep-kernel for latest stockrom (1.2.1084):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz6hjToYRU1kOU9mV1ZXTGFQbjQ/edit?usp=sharing
(caution: this is a temporary link ... seem to have some problems with our server)