How to flash a new Kernel

[miclares]

I have compiled my own kernel but I am not really sure how to flash it. With FlashTool v1.37 I have done the following:



When I check my Android Settings -> About Device -> Kernel Version, it does not change. dmesg outputs do not seem to be changing as well.

[blinkone]

That should of worked what you have done is right you could always try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...kflasher&hl=en you can change the kernel on the android device without the need of a pc

[miclares]

Do I have to create a new boot.img to flash a new kernel?

[blinkone]

No you just flash the kernel

[miclares]

What I have read is that the boot.img contains ramdisk + kernel as well, right?

[Diman3452]

There are two ways:
1. Unpack boot.img, then repack boot using only "ramdisk" folder.
Flash your kernel and repacked boot.
2. Unpack boot.img, then replace zImage using zImage from your kernel.
Repack boot.img using all unpacked files and folders and flash boot only.