[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
Kernels

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Below you'll find a list of kernels along with a short description of each!

Netarchy's Kernels

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2.3.2, 2.3.3

Netarchy started releasing kernels for the Evo 4G and has recently started releasing his amazing kernels for the Nexus S!

His kernels come in a few flavors but they're not really that different from each other. Netarchy always has a stable release and an experimental one but I can say from experience that the experimental is just as stable and they both incorporate the Voodoo sound enhancements as well as the ext4 hack however the newest version also incorporates the new Voodoo Color enhancements which I must say are pretty awesome. Also, his newest experimental version also includes BLN support! They are pretty much compatible with everything including stock however there is a specific download of each flavor for CyanogenMod7 so just remember to download the right one. As to choosing between the brain **** scheduler (BFS) or completely fair scheduler (CFS) just try them both and see which one you prefer.

Morfic's Honity12 and Honity14

2.3.2, 2.3.3

This kernel is just a 1.2GHz (Honity12) or a 1.4GHz (Honity14) overclock with no other fancification; it will boot and run at which either 1.2GHz or 1.4GHz. It now includes the most up-to-date Voodoo sound and color modifications as well as BLN! Also, it includes a snazzy boot animation!

(Also available as a test version at 1.5GHz here)

Ogdobber's ☆Jame Bond☆ Kernel

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2.3.2, 2.3.3

This is a modified CyanogenMod7 kernel that includes the ext4 and voodoo sound enhancements as well as BLN! If you want to add those but don't want to deal with other tweaks or overclocking this baby is for you.

How to flash a kernel:

1) Download the kernel of your choice and put it on the root of your SD card.

2) Boot into your recovery.

3) Navigate down to install zip from sdcard and select it.

4) Navigate down to choose zip from sdcard and select it

5) Navigate down to your kernel zip and select it.

6) Navigate down to Yes, select it and let it run.

7) Reboot and enjoy!

*Note about overclocking*

For those looking to overclock a lot of the kernels boot to 1GHz and then require the use of a program like SetCPU to clock it up from there. That link will take you to the developers thread on XDA where he offers his app for free to the XDA community but if you like it and plan to use it, you might consider going to the market and getting his paid version.

*Note about Voodoo Enchancements!*

First of all, much props to SuperCurio for his wonderful work! If you are using a Kernel that implements Voodoo Sound and/or Color enhancements make sure you download his Voodoo Control App from the market and or using his Donate Version as his work is absolutely phenomenal!

*Note about BLN!*

In order to make use of the BLN functions you must first have a kernel that supports it and then download the BLN control app to actually use the functionality. As usual, if you enjoy using this mod I urge you to consider buying the paid BLN control - Pro app, you'll find it has a few more features and its always good to support the devs who work hard to provide us with great new functionality from out devices!