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Root [T-Mobile] Which kernel did you choose?

chong67

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Apr 5, 2011
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There are two kernels that is out there for this Tmo phone. Does the FAQ needs update?

I use Bulletproof kernel.

1. Which kernel is good?
2. If you have problem with your Wifi or Bluetooth, is this a kernel or rom problem?
3. Is that true you cant use the stock kernel from Tmo because it is write protect?
 
as for #1,i am still stock. im pretty boring when it comes to kernels and other mods,so id be interested in hearing others experience with this also. :smokingsomb:

to answer #2,its very likely that wifi issues are due to a module/kernel mismatch. reflashing a rom,or restoring a nandroid generaly will repair such mismatches. bluetooth,im not sure... but it may be possible to break it as well with mismatches.

to answer #3,if you were s on,then you couldnt make changes to /system while booted,youd need to make them in recovery. while s off,all write protections should be gone,allowing you to change things in /system as you wish(delete bloat,etc)
 
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