running custom kernel on kobo

sergeyvl12 · 11-05-2013, 03:05 PM

Hi!

Is there any chance to run a custom kernel on kobo without swapping SD?

Yesterday I tried kexec but no success. It seems that kobo kernel is compiled without kexec support.

How can I overwrite existing kernel image? Any ideas?

I dont want so swap SD...

KevinShort · 11-05-2013, 03:08 PM

If you place a kernel uImage in .kobo/upgrade and create an empty KoboRoot.tgz in .kobo the device will overwrite the existing kernel with the new one.

sergeyvl12 · 11-06-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinShort

If you place a kernel uImage in .kobo/upgrade and create an empty KoboRoot.tgz in .kobo the device will overwrite the existing kernel with the new one.

Thanks! It seems quite simple. Possible I'll try to replace the original kernel...

giorgio130 · 11-06-2013, 07:57 AM

Best thing to do would also to backup the original one... just in case!

I was planning to experiment a bit on this front as well, to try making the android image from Tolino to work on the AuraHD. If I'm successful I could give you some help, or viceversa.

11-05-2013, 03:05 PM	#1
sergeyvl12 ebook fan Posts: 735 Karma: 2528718 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: PocketBook 301+, Kindle 3 Wi-Fi, Onyx Boox A62, Kindle Touch	running custom kernel on kobo Hi! Is there any chance to run a custom kernel on kobo without swapping SD? Yesterday I tried kexec but no success. It seems that kobo kernel is compiled without kexec support. How can I overwrite existing kernel image? Any ideas? I dont want so swap SD...

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11-05-2013, 03:08 PM	#2
KevinShort Addict Posts: 348 Karma: 209937 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia, US Device: Kobo Wifi, Kobo Glo	If you place a kernel uImage in .kobo/upgrade and create an empty KoboRoot.tgz in .kobo the device will overwrite the existing kernel with the new one.

11-06-2013, 07:57 AM	#4
giorgio130 Time Waster Posts: 422 Karma: 289160 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Glo and Aura HD	Best thing to do would also to backup the original one... just in case! I was planning to experiment a bit on this front as well, to try making the android image from Tolino to work on the AuraHD. If I'm successful I could give you some help, or viceversa.

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