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PLEASE NOTE: If you are using a Canadian handset, I recommend switching over to my JL2 based ROM. It's the same speed (if not quicker), and I will be providing much more updates for it. The ROM can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906977
News
12/23/10 - v0.2 released! Includes an error-checking script to prevent possible errors from occuring, new Steam recovery, wipe and non-wipe versions and more! Check the changelog for more info.
12/22/10 - v0.1, initial beta release
Hey everyone,
This is a rom which aims to provide the absolute best user experience by being extremely quick without sacrificing any necessary features. The majority of Samsung bloatware is removed, however a good portion of the pre-installed apps are left untouched. This ROM is based on XXJPY (Froyo 2.2.1).
If you have any questions prior, while, or after installing this ROM, please read the first few posts, as I'll try to address every possible (major) problem which can occur. If, after reading the posts, you are still encountering a problem, please reply to this thread being as detailed as possible. This allows me to fix problems quickly and easily.
Now, this is my first ROM, so there are bound to be a handful of bugs. However, I've been using this ROM for a few days and have yet to encounter any major problems.
Note: Please don't complain about Quadrant, Linpack, or any other pointless benchmark scores. If you've used the ROM and it's sluggish, by all means tell me, but don't base your opinion of the speed merely on a benchmark.
Okay, so what now?
1. Download and Install Instructions
2. Changelog, To-Do
3. FAQ and Problems
4. Screenshots, Media, User Comments
Features
Based on XXJPY (Froyo 2.2.1)
Patched Speedmod kernel, version K12 hz=256(allows you to mount on computer without problems)
Steam multi-touch recovery: update.zip on SD card
Added an error-checking script which prevents errors when installing [thanks Darkyy!]
All-black Gingerbread theme (saves battery)
Fully deodexed
Fully zipaligned
Fully updated Google Apps (YouTube, Flash, Market, Gmail, Maps)
Latest Su and Busybox
All protected apps in market - modified build.prop
Big APN list, which allows instant internet + MMS access
Integrated ClockworkMod Recovery
Stock AOSP Lockscreen
Bell UGJK3 Modem
Backlight Notifications
Added Applications:
Nexus S Live Wallpapers
Swype v 2.15 (Newest)
Launcher Pro
Optional: Gingerbread Keyboard (install from SD Card)
Removed Applications:
AllShare
Diary
Aldiko Reader
Press Reader
Layar
Thinkdroid
Write and Go
Credits (in no particular order)
-Hardcore for the kernel
-santiemanuel for the Nexus S Live Wallpapers
-vukandric for the theme
-Darkyy for help on the update script, and for generally being awesome
Download and Install Instructions
Downloads
Latest and Greatest
-v0.2: seeARMS XXJPY (12/23/10)
Wipe: http://www.multiupload.com/L9SUOBKO88
No Wipe: http://www.multiupload.com/9F5E89AYTP
-v0.1: seeARMS XXJPY (12/22/10)
http://multiupload.com/G6XTJF07MO
Modems
To flash these modems, use Odin and select the "modem.bin" file in the PHONE box. Go to Settings -> About on your phone after flashing and look at Baseband to ensure it flashed correctly.
JL2: http://www.multiupload.com/TC1ME8VB20
JK4: http://www.multiupload.com/3HOKWMBHO2
Installation Instructions
Before installing, disable any lagfixes (which can typically be done by booting into recovery mode and selecting "Disable Lagfix").
Also, if you wish, backup everything! Perform a NANDROID backup in recovery, backup your music, files, etc. In case something goes wrong (it will eventually), you'll have peace of mind.
Please note: this rom will wipe all your data. It will not, however, format your internal or external SD cards. This means you'll lose apps and settings, but not music, movies, etc.
Lastly, I recommend performing a factory reset before installing any new rom.
If you're running a previous version of my ROM, feel free to install the non-wiping version. However, if you're switching roms, I recommend running the standard version, which will erase all data.
1. Download and copy this file to your internal memory card.
2. Boot into recovery, and select "Install zip from sdcard".
3. Select "Choose zip from sdcard", and scroll to the ROM.
4. Select OK, and wait for the file to flash.
5. Reboot. This reboot will take a while (upwards of 2-5 minutes), so be patient and don't shut off your phone!
Congratulations, you've successfully flashed!
After it boots, I'd recommend doing a few things in order to allow your phone to be as quick as possible:
1. Boot back into recovery, select "Advanced SpeedMod ULK Features". Choose "LAGFIX options", then "Faster: EXT4 ALL". This applies a lagfix, and converts the partitions into the faster EXT4 filesystem.
2. In recovery, go back to the Advanced SpeedMod ULK Features menu. Choose "TWEAK options", and enable every tweak. For more information about these tweaks, see HERE.
Also, window animations are disabled by default. You can enable them by going into settings -> Display, and selecting Animations.
3. If you'd like the Gingerbread Keyboard, open up the My Files application and navigate to the directory "Gingerbread_Keyboard". Open up the .APK file and install as usual.
Changelog And To-Do
Changelog
v0.2
-Google Voice Search updated
-Added option to install gingerbread keyboard
-Updated kernel version to K12
-Added error checking script - with help from Darkyys rom (This prevents possible errors when installing)
-added nowipe and wipe versions
-Modified build.prop to allow all protected market apps
-Added Steam recovery - check FAQ for info on how to access it
v0.1 - Initial beta release
To-Do
-Gingerbread Keyboard
-Extended Power menu
-Support for different themes
-Stock application pack (available for flashing through CWM)
-Better modem (JL2? JK4?)
-Faster browser
-Modded SMS Application
-Modded Camera Application
If there's anything else you'd like to see in this ROM, just ask.
FAQ And Problems
FAQ
I'm on stock Froyo and I have 3e recovery!
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No worries. Follow these steps:
1. Download Odin from here.
2. Download the Speedmod kernel for whichever Android version you're running. Make sure to download the Odin kernel, not the CWM one!
3. After downloading, extract the .TAR file from the file you just downloaded.
4. Open Odin, and turn off your phone. Connect your phone to your PC via USB, and enter download mode by holding volume down + home + power.
5. Odin should detect your phone. Load up the .TAR file in the "PDA" box in Odin. Make sure the other boxes are left blank. Untick "Repartition". Start flashing.
6. Your phone should automatically reboot with the new kernel! To double check, shut it off and boot into recovery. If you see CWM recovery, you're successful!
7. Now you're required to download the patch for the Speedmod kernel, which will allow you to copy the ROM over to your internal SD card. If you don't install this patch, the internal SD card will be detected as a CD drive, and will be read-only. The patch is able to be downloaded from HERE. Simply copy this patch to your SD card, boot into CWM, and flash it using "install zip from sdcard". After doing this, follow the normal steps to install this rom!
I'm encountering force-close issues, and general app issues right after installation.
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Simply perform a factory reset. Clear the cache + Dalvik cache in recovery as well, if you'd like.
What's this steam recovery and how do I access it?
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Steam recovery is a new, semi-functional multi-touch recovery created by sztupy. This recovery has all the features the standard CWM one has and more. Check his thread for more info.
Please note: Because (currently) the only Steam-compatible kernel is based on a much older base version (ie: not XXJPY), a small amount of features are incompatible, such as lagfix options, kernel options, etc. However, the majority of features (such as mounting, wiping, etc) are working just fine. I'm working on getting everything working; as soon as it is, it will fully replace CWM on this ROM.
To enable it, just boot into CWM and go to "Apply sdcard: update.zip". After doing this, it will boot into the new Steam recovery. You must do this every time you want to access it.
My GPS isn't working! It takes forever to lock and displays my position inaccurately!
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Try clearing the GPS data on your phone. Do the following: (Original poster unknown. Reposted by dpvu.)
1) Enter *#3214789650# into the dialpad.
2) Under "Application Settings" set the Start Mode to Coldstart.
3) At the main menu "Delete GPS Data".
4) At the main menu "Get Position Test".
If you're still not finding many satellites try setting Operation Mode to "MS Based" in the "Application Settings". I did all of this then set the GPS back to hot start.
Screenshots, Media, User Comments
Screenshots
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User Comments
°Dexter° said:
Impressive rom seeArms, really really fast...faster than others, indeed.
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Very good work,no major issues by now,i'm eagerly waiting for next release
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Existence. said:
it's runnin great, thanks seeARMS. can't wait for the JL2 version. i really dont wnt to brick my phone and i think the JL2 version fixes the SD dying problem so i cant wait!
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hi. looks good. i will test it now and give feedback after.
thanks for your work and keep going.
btw: why are using this modem?
gonna try this ROM out!
Quadrant score? I will try it, looks good.
gonna try this release soon, good job
fenerbuuh said:
hi. looks good. i will test it now and give feedback after.
thanks for your work and keep going.
btw: why are using this modem?
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I'm using this modem because I need the Canadian band, because, well, I'm located in Canada. And, according to this guide, this modem is very good on battery life and reception.
In later versions of this ROM I'll most likely include a different modem (or a flashable modem). Something like that.
Any modem you'd prefer to see included?
Place this zip into PDA on Odin and upload it.
Any chance to work this?
I would like to try this rom,but I've 3e and I can't do it the way been described...
Hey man, to bad i flashed Docs jpy rom just yesterday evening, and dont want to change rom on a daily base. But ill test it for sure just because id not have to change kernel afterwards...
so thanx for your work and keep it coming man...
Mparmpa-Nikos said:
Place this zip into PDA on Odin and upload it.
Any chance to work this?
I would like to try this rom,but I've 3e and I can't do it the way been described...
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Flash the SpeedMod kernel (or any kernel which supports froyo and has integrated Clockworkmod Recovery).
I'll add a guide to do this in the FAQ.
seeARMS said:
Flash the SpeedMod kernel (or any kernel which supports froyo and has integrated Clockworkmod Recovery).
I'll add a guide to do this in the FAQ.
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I'm looking forward to this,man!Thank's
Mparmpa-Nikos said:
Place this zip into PDA on Odin and upload it.
Any chance to work this?
I would like to try this rom,but I've 3e and I can't do it the way been described...
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No way man, but you could get hardcores kernel as an odin package, it comes with cwm recovery, flash that first and then use cwm to install this rom.
Mparmpa-Nikos said:
I'm looking forward to this,man!Thank's
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Done. See the FAQ.
Welcome new devinteresting rom,gonna try it...
Thank you
Welcome seeARM!
Nice to see another dev helping the SGS Community.
Feel free to PM me if you have a question or anything else
- darkyy.
Sounds good
Will likely give this a try as the XXJPX modem causes me to lose my 850 WCDMA connection all too frequently (even though I've enabled it). Just curious if there are any problems with Market, or will it come updated to 2.2.7 already?
Cheers mate!
Darkyy said:
Welcome seeARM!
Nice to see another dev helping the SGS Community.
Feel free to PM me if you have a question or anything else
- darkyy.
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Will do Darky, thanks.
canad1an said:
Will likely give this a try as the XXJPX modem causes me to lose my 850 WCDMA connection all too frequently (even though I've enabled it). Just curious if there are any problems with Market, or will it come updated to 2.2.7 already?
Cheers mate!
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Market comes updated to version 2.2.7 already. I haven't had any problems with it at all.
(To any visitors to this thread,
Please Rate this thread based on your reading and tweaks that I provided. If the rate is too low, that means I'm doing a bad job in here! If the rate goes down below 4 stars, I'll stop providing these tweaks! So, please excuse me. Please don't rate this thread with the only reason that I do not provide the tweaks for your rom, which you are using! I'm using my own time for this just like lots of other users. Only the thing that makes me more happy and get focused on this would be your rates and 'thanks' on this thread)
** All the information in here is for informational purpose only. I'm getting lots of new requests and great feedbacks but I can't handle everything. Please don't ask me to do anything. If anything is causing a boot loop or force closing in here, I'll drop those contents. But be sure that any other rom users beside of rooted Stock ICS, don't try this and don't ask me to do anything.
Please don't post your battery life in here if it's not from the Stock ICS. This is not a place to show-up or for any competition. This is a place to show-up the battery life before and after the tweaks.
Currently supporting ROMS - Any sfhub's rom, any Calk's Rom, any Agat's rom, VeNuM_ICE_Rom_RL5.0, MIJJz BLEND ICS, AnaKonda Rom ICS, etc....
Now flashable zip files are available at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26201865#post26201865
*Note* Please read the second post also for quick install guide, Q/A, progress report, issues and change logs.
Maybe some of you already know that I was working on the tweaks to extend the battery life. In here, all the information is based on my experimental test and its result. Personally I spent lots of time for this stuff and to get the longest battery life. So, if you believe this information is not helpful, please don't blame me and don't even think about trying these tweaks.
But if you want to give it a shot, I would be more than happy to help you to get the better result.
Rule of thumb: Do it with your own risk and don't ask me to buy you a beer because you're doing it. But, if you like this info and/or you see any longer battery life of your phone, please don't hesitate saying 'thank you' and/or consider to buy me a beer.
I'm ok with not leaving any comments and just taking this tweak and recommendation but don't use this info in any other places with 'copy and paste' style.
OK. Now let's get started.
1. Who needs this tweak?
2. What do you need?
3. How to run init.d scripts?
4. what's in init.d scripts?
5. build.prop tweaks
6. Additional tweaks on your phone
7. Startups
8. Closing comments
1. Who needs this tweak?
If you are a heavy user or gamer, this place wouldn't be a right place for you. In here, I'm only focusing on extending battery life and keep it longer without recharging it under our daily usage.
Because it's really hard to save the battery during the screen on (awake status), I'm only focused on the battery savings during the screen is off or sleep (lazy) status. I've seen lots of battery drains during the stand-by mode and I tested lots of things to save the battery during this time frame.
Actually this was my first project working on this phone because I was never able to use my phone more than one day without recharging it before I started this project. In my location, almost everything is not good - so weak radio signal, 3G/4G is not enough to get the fast data speed.
Somehow, wifi is the biggest consumer of battery drain.
Guess what? I had to find out some way to extend my battery life.
I believe the information in here would be very helpful for the person who
keeps phone offline most of time
lives in bad signal area
reasonably think battery life is more important than performance (the performance with this tweak is still good but not best)
do not believe in battery saver apps
wants to experience the best battery life!
2. What do you need?
Most importantly your phone
init.d support (startup scripts during the boot)
Smanager if your kernel does not support init.d or install-recovery.sh
file editor like root explorer
root access, busybox (rooted phone)
init.d scripts and build.prop files (download)
3. How to run init.d script?
I've already posted one thread in here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610741 (thanks for the people who already left great feedbacks)
From there, you will find out how you can get the init.d script support during the boot and how to test whether it's working or not. If you don't have the Kernel that is not supporting init.d script or install-recovery.sh during the boot, you can also use the SManager tool to run the scripts in here during the boot.
4. what's in init.d scripts?
4.1 cpufreq_governor
21cpufreq_governor script sets the governor that contorls the CPU's thresholds and sampling_rates. I choosed ondemand governor and some values are changed from Calk's original script (big thanks to Calkulin and he provided some init.d scripts on his FD02 tweaked rom).
4.2 cpufreq_screenstate_scaling
31cpufreq_screenstate_scaling script defines the governor values and decides the actions based on the phone's state - conservative, ondeman, lazy, awake, sleep modes. I've changed lots of values from Calk's original script to save more battery power thru this script. As indicated in Calk's original thread for FD02, this script would not run if you have already installed some CPU control apps something like OC Widget, Quick Clock, SETCPU, and Android OC.
For both cpufreq_governor and cpufreq_screenstate_scaling scripts, I had to stay with maximum 1GHz CPU speed and it couldn't go down below 1GHZ because if it goes not below 1GHz, some of the apps could be force closed, frozen, or even you can see the random reboot. Especially, stock camera app and some other camera apps had issues running under 1GHz CPU speed (facebook camera, FX Camera Zoom). If you don't care about the camera apps and want to save more battery, then we can set up maximum CPU speed to 800 MHz and I had no issues with that except the camera apps. With 800 MHz setting, I saw more battery saving and battery life, but I'm not posting that script in here.
4.3 tweaks_kobridge
41tweaks_kobridge script has almost everything in it to improve the network speed, sdcard tweaks, other battery saving tweaks, VM management, Kernel, wifi tweaks, etc. For some of the values in here, there are some overlaps with build.prop tweaks. So, if you do not apply the tweaks to the build.prop file, many tweaks would still work.
4.4 zipalign
zipalign is an archive alignment tool introduced first time with 1.6 Android SDK (software development kit). It optimizes the way an Android application package (APK) is packaged. Doing so enables the Android operating system to interact with the application more efficiently, and hence has the potential to make the application and overall the whole system much faster. Execution time is minimized for zipaligned applications, resulting is lesser amount of RAM consumption when running the APK.
If less number of applications with an unaligned home application, you’d see slower application launch times. This is the best case scenario. For a worst case scenario, having a number of unaligned applications will result in the system repeatedly starting and killing processes, struggling with lags and huge battery drain.
4.5 Wifi Sleep Wait timer
In my original version of this tweak, it was required to manually insert the table row to use this tweak. But it's fixed and now you can use this tweak without manually handling the database.
What this tweak does is, it controls the time until wifi sleeps after the screen turned off. By default, it's 15 minutes. So, even you turned off the screen, by default, phone will wait for 15 minutes and then turn off the wifi. By using this tweak, you will have the control over wifi idle time until wifi sleeps.
5. build.prop tweaks
build.prop file is created while you flash the rom and /system folder will be totally replaced by your new rom. So, don't expect your tweak would be there forever even after you flashed a new rom (Every Rom format the /system partition before it's installed). If you have your own customized tweaks, then make backup those tweaks before you apply the new rom. After flashing new rom, those tweaks won't be there.
The file list needs to be backed up -
/system/etc/init.d folder and it's contents
/system/build.prop
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh (if it's there)
/system/etc/gps.conf (if you have GPS tweak)
Basically build.prop file defines lots of system values related to phone settings and those values are loaded to phone during the boot.
Because build.prop is created by rom, it holds some current rom's build related information. So, if you want to keep this file up to dated, whenever you flash the new rom, take the new build.prop file and compare it with this tweaked file.
Update the current rom's build.prop file based on your comparison -
1. don't update/replace any ro.build.xxxx and ro.product.xxx items
2. for any all other items, replace the lines with the items in tweaked file.
By doing above steps, I believe you've started already getting lots of battery savings. But there're some more critical things that could affect your phone's battery life. The below section is not directly related to init.d and build.prop tweaks but it's important as much as tweaks!
6. Additional tweaks on your phone
I've worked on this part so long time since I've started using ICS ROM. I also tried almost every battery saver apps but didn't get any better result using my own method because sometimes there are lots of overheads using it (I'm trying to avoid describing any individual app's pros and cons in here and just provide you the better way to configure your phone).
Currently I'm on FD26 rooted stock rom/modem/kernel. So, all the information in here is based on this rom but it's not limited to any specific phone or build. You could probably use it in anywhere.
1. Wifi
Some of you understand that wifi is faster than 3G and use less battery than 3G. You also say that 4G is the biggest monster consuming lots of battery. But that would be true and false.
Sometimes, wifi uses lots of battery to get the faster speed and keep the connection.
My suggestion is turning off wifi connection when you are in the area where wifi is not available and keep the 3G turned on. But if you are in the area where the wifi is available and connected, then you don't need to turn off the wifi.
Based on my and JC's test, turning on wifi (if you are connected to wifi), keeping wifi turned on during the standby or sleep mode does not affect the battery life a lot.
2. 3G
Keeping 3G turned on is a good habit. Because it covers wifi and 4G whenever those are not available. 3G uses battery a lot less than wifi and 4G.
Howto keep it on: setting -> more -> mobile networks -> check 3G DATA
3. 4G
Just like wifi, minimize turning on 4G network. This use a lot of battery if you are in the bad reception area. If the signal strength is really good, then it would be probably ok keeping 4G turned on. In some cases, 4G would be the only solution to watch the movies, streaming videos when the wifi is not available.
Based on my limited test, using 4G in good reception area is much better than using wifi with low/weak signal.
4. Call option
Mark checkbox for Turn on proximity sensor for your convenience even there would be a little battery drain. But if you are a heavy talker, then I recommend to uncheck this option.
5. Sound
Lower the sound/vibration level within the acceptable range for you. There would be some differences on battery behavior by turning off or on of sound/vibration. But I don't want to recommend anything in here because I don't want you to lose any incoming calls/messages/etc.
6. Display
Automatic brightness should be fine in most cases. It's really related to screen on time battery consumption. I don't want to deal with this option at this time.
Pulse notification light, display battery percentage - turn it on or off based on your preference. Battery consumption by turning on these options would be minimal. I saw that some people said that they recommend to turning off the 'pulse notification light'. But I don't agree with that. One blinking LED light almost does not use any battery!
display timeout - I set it with highest value provided. After using the phone, I manually press the power button to go to sleep mode. With short timeout value, I have to keep press the button or screen to keep the screen on. I don't like this method.
Turn on 'Auto adjust screen power'.
7. Power saving mode
I always keep this option off because I do not want to lose anything because of low battery. I would rather change the numbers in my tweak (battery profile 2 in scaling tweak).
8. Account and sync
Most of time, I keep this option turned off. This would be one of the battery eating monster. I would rather individually sync the apps whenever I need it or from the actual apps.
9. Battery
when you charge the battery and phone shows that 100% charged, unplug the cable few seconds and plug-in again to charger. Repeat this couple of times and your battery would be really fully charged. Many times, even phone shows 100% charged, it could be the minimum 100% range. Actually, there's some voltage allowed and considered as 100% charge. But by maximizing the voltage during the charge, your battery life could be extended.
10. Motion
Turn off this option if you don't need this.
11. email
If possible, turn off the option that pushing email immediately. Instead, put the retrieval interval as long as you can. Based on my test, it could extend your battery life as maximum as couple of hours. In my case, I put the 2 hours interval. By doing this, your phone is much easier to enter the 'deep sleep' mode.
7. Startups
For me, I don't allow the apps automatically start during the boot as much as possible. If it's the system app and critical app for the phone's normal operation, then you have to allow those startups but otherwise, you can disable the startup apps based on your test.
For this, I usually use Rom Toolbox and/or System Tuner Pro. These apps allow us to enable or disable the startup apps.
For any apps like I don't use frequently or at all, I disable the apps from the 'event' (rom toolbox) or startups (system tuner pro). Once you disable the startups, you may need some test to see what happens when you manually launch the apps. If your app does not start normally, then go back and enable the event again.
There's also one more battery eating moster - widgets (currently doing some experimental test on it)
Regardless of widgets are in foreground screen or just stays in widgets folder, almost same amount of battery could be used by widgets to make it upto dated and refresh the connections, etc.
So, if you don't need the widget or don't use, go to (from Rom Toolbox) Auto Start Manager -> Applications -> select app you want to check -> it will show that widget updating is enabled or not. If it's enabled and you don't want it, just disable it. Then the app is not going to use that specific widget and actually widget will disappear from widgets folder.
8. Closing comments
Thanks for reading my guide and tweaks. I hope everyone of you found some useful information in here.
I'm not perfect just like you. So, there could be some wrong information. If you find anything like that, please let me know.
Again,
Do it with your own risk and don't ask me to buy you a beer because you're doing it. But, if you like this info and/or you see any longer battery life of your phone, please don't hesitate saying 'thank you' and/or consider to buy me a beer.
I'm ok with not leaving any comments and just taking this tweak and recommendation but don't use this info in any other places with 'copy and paste' style.
What's in attachment:
all_in_here.zip First version of tweaks. build.prop is based on FD26.
70wifiSleepWait_kobridge.zip Tweak to handle the wifi lag time before sleep. Wifi will be turned on 10 seconds after the screen turned off. To make this tweak work, you will need sqlite3 and some manual task. Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630792
FE07stock_build.prop.zip This is a build.prop file tweaked based on stock kernel FE07. This file would not work on other Roms but stock. You can use this on other stock based kernel but some information about the phone would be incorrectly displayed at settings > About phone. So, use the right version of build.prop. For any other Roms/Kernels, you can just keep your build.prop if you do not find any tweaked build.prop based on your kernel/rom.
init.d.v2b.zip Including CPU tweaks, additional tweaks, and wifi idle (lag) time tweak. Set to max cpu speed to 1Ghz on awake, max 500Mhz during the sleep. Fast and lots of power savings during the sleep mode.
init.dv2b2.zip Same as init.d.v2b scripts except some more CPU tweak changes. Same Max awake and sleep speed. Targeting more power save but no result yet. Experimental tweaks (you may experience a little slowness of phone with these tweaks).
Tweaked-FE10-build.prop.zip This is a tweaked Stock FE10 build.prop. This file would not work on other Roms but stock. Directly under /system folder and permission set to 644. Other init.d tweaks don't need to be changed.
zipalign.zip Two files included. zipalign goes to /system/xbin, permission 755, move the file if it's not there. 11zipalign goes to /system/etc/init.d. permission 755. If there is any apk files those are not zip aligned, this tweak will automatically align the apk files for better performance and battery savings.
zipalign.v3.1.zip 11zipalign modified a little to confirm the temporary APK file removal. If temporary APK is not deleted, it will be shown in log file and Temporary APK will be removed during the next boot.
init.d.v2.4.zip Complete set of init.d scripts. 41tweaks_other tweak changed a lot based on sysctl and fixed one error. 21&31cpufreq tweaks were also changed more aggressively. 11 & 70 are same. In the zip file, included sqlite3, busybox, zipalign executables in case you don't have it.
70wifiSleepWait_kobridge.v2.zip Check the section 4.5 from OP. Now this tweak works without any manual database handling.
Quick guide about how to install these tweaks :
Because many people asked me how to run these tweaks, I spent sometime to give you the quick instruction. To follow this instruction, you will need the following files downloaded and available at your sdcard.
Pre-requisite:
1. init.d scripts (able to download from op section). Download the zip file and unzip it. Save the files into your sdcard.
2. build.prop file (able to download from op section).
3. sqlite3 executable (just in case you want to use the tweak that updating wifi idle time before sleep). where to download and how to use it is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630792
4. Get the install-recovery.sh from here if you are on the stock kernel (not repacked) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610741
If you have sfhub's auto root tool, then run the option 'E' to install the init.d support installed on your phone. Actually his tool will install the install-recovery.sh. (I assume that you've already have busybox installed, otherwise, you can download it too from above link)
Backup:
Do the backup for the following files -
1. /system/etc/init.d files - if there's any existing init.d scripts then back it up.
2. /system/build.prop - backup this file also for just in case
Now you are ready to start, follow these steps:
1. copy downloaded init.d script into /system/etc/init.d folder. If the init.d folder is not there, create the folder 'init.d' under /system/etc. Be sure that init.d folder permission should be 'rwxr_xr_x' (755). For the copied init.d scripts, check the permissions and changed it to same 755 (if it's not like that). If there's any script that you don't want to run during the boot, then change the permission to 'rw_r__r__' (644).
2. copy the install-recovery.sh file to /system/etc folder (only if you are on stock kernel or you've never installed sfhub's auto root tool (option 'E'). Change the permission to 'r_xr_x___' (550).
3. copy build.prop file to /system folder. Change the permission to 'rw_r__r__' (644).
4. Additional steps if you don't have sqlite3 or busybox.
copy the files to /system/xbin folder. permission 755.
5. You are done now. Reboot the phone.
How to verify that the script is running - the easiest way would be checking the Maximum CPU speed and SD tweaks applied to your phone. If you have any tool like Rom Toolbox (Pro) or System Tuner (Pro), then goto the options that showing CPU or SDcard (SD Boost), it will show the different values if you did not applied the tweaks previously.
Hope this help!
[Q/A]
On which Rom/Kernel this tweak is going to work?
The tweaks in here is mainly for the stock based ICS roms/Kernels only.
Any sfhub's rom, any Calk's Rom, any Agat's rom, VeNuM_ICE_Rom_RL5.0, MIJJz BLEND ICS, AnaKonda Rom ICS, etc....
init.d tweak files can be used for some other roms but it's not tested from my side. build.prop tweak is also mainly for stock roms and based on specific kernel version. If the kernel is upgraded, then you will need a different build.prop.
Can I try it on different rom and kernel?
Before applying the tweaks, make sure that you have the nandroid backup first and try it. If the phone is stuck on boot screen, you may need to flash your rom again thru the odin or CWM recovery.
(usually incorrect edit on build.prop file could cause a freezing on boot screen. So be sure that you know how to edit build.prop)
Does build.prop support different ROMs except the stock?
Basically, my answer is no. To make the build.prop working on different ROM, it needs to be modified based on your rom and kernel. Currently I have a few versions supporting stock rom and kernel - check the progress report and change log for any updates. For any other Roms, please check the same area also.
Progress report:
4/29/12 10:50 pm US EST I'm adding three more screenshots.
screenshot#4 : Lasting More than 21 hours and battery still left 52%
#5: showing screen-on statistics. In here, on battery time was reset somehow. But actual time is 21+ hours (same on screenshot #4,5,6)
#6: It shows which apps were running during the sleep mode and screen was off. If you wonder which apps are running when the phone is on sleep/deep sleep mode, you can check the apps thru this kind of tool (battery monitor widget). If you want to save more battery, you can change the options from each apps if it provides a such kind of options.
4/30/12 My first full battery cycle test was ended up with about 40 hours until battery capacity reaches to 30%. During my test, I found some apps were still running during the sleep mode and those were using lots of battery. In my case, some of those apps were touchdown (email), Kakao talk (sns), and facebook apps. In many cases, we are not able to control the method how the application run in foreground and background. Some apps provides us how to sync and when to sync but there are still lots of chances for those apps for the improvement at least in the perspective of battery consumption.
5/1/12 The second version tweak is coming soon -> done.
5/2/12 WiFi issue resolved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630792 and added one more tweak file. Before applying this file, read the attached thread first. You won't be disappointed.
5/4/12 Tested battery consumption with wifi turned on 24x7 (like JC's snapshot somewhere in this thread). Not bad at all. #7 snapshot shows that. About 19 hours and still 63% remaining (with on screen 30m, voice call 2m, lots of snapshots, lots of emails (100+), some SNS). Added snapshots #8 & 9.
5/5/12 Big Thanks to TeamERA and team member who converted build.prop for each Kernels. TeamERA provided build.prop files based on different Kernels(Roms). Check out the post #88.
Supported Kernel: AOKP CM9a3 (tested) CNA FD26 MIUI. For FD26, I've checked the items and values on it. There's some items sequence change made comparing build.prop in here and minor values changes - post #94.
So anyone who had issues on boot screen with build.prop that I posted, now you can try build.prop tweak based on your current rom.
5/6/12 GB Kernel Test - Blazer 4.1 EL29 - Not able to change the CPU frequencies and frequency change is causing phone freezing during the sleep & wakeup. No way to change this by init.d script so far. Only the way would be using Tegrak or System Tuner Pro tools. I tried System Tuner Pro and set the conservative governor (underclock to 1GHz) as on boot instead of init.d option. Working like a charm and no freezing yet.
Update: since applied, 19 hours and 70% of battery remaining. For more info, post your questions. Related post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625299&page=11 post #107.
5/8/12 Added FE07 Stock based tweaked build.prop. Only for Stock FE07 based Kennels.
5/9/12 Two more zip files added. init.d.v2b - moderate CPU tweaks. init.dv2b2 - agressive CPU tweaks (could save more battery).
5/10/12 Added AOKP FE07 version of build.prop at post #156.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25907510&postcount=156
5/14/12 zipalign tweak added
5/16/12 wifiSleepWait tweak improved. Check the section 4.5 from OP. Now this tweak works without any manual database handling.
5/17/12 Now supporting flashable zip files. You may get customized flashable zip files based on your rom. Check out - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658471
Issue Log:
5/1/12 a. It seems like changing the Wi-Fi option to 'Never' and pm.sleep_mode to 1 does not work. My previous test based on the 3G turned on always and minimized turning on wifi. Now I'm testing wi-fi options but status shows that wifi is turned on always. Checking more details... Checked with wifi fixer but wifi still does not sleep. Started removing anything related wifi, but no luck yet. Spending several hours but no luck. Going to test on fresh installed stock rom/kernel.
Status: Resolved. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630792
b. AOKP Rom users or custom Kernel users - Do not sue these tweaks. Basically I cannot help any issues on AOKP because I'm not a user of AOKP. So far, it's known that 31tweak file is causing a boot loop on Samsung logo screen.
Change log:
4/29/12 41tweaks_kobridge tweak updated. changed value setprop pm.sleep_mode to sync with build.prop.
4/30/12 lcd_density value changed back to default 240. It's my mistake uploading the file based on my configuration and forgot to change it back to default. Thanks to TeamERA for findings. If anything else found, more updates will be added to build.prop.
Thanks again to TeamERA. He found another one - "In your kobridgetweaks script you have ring delay at 1000, and in build.prop 0, it should be 0". Updated attached zip file.
5/2/12 New wifi idle tweak init.d file attached (only for the update of existing table)
5/4/12 Added 11 email section.
5/6/12 Wrong link in wifi section corrected.
5/8/12 Build.prop created based on FE07. Rearranged tweaked items based on Stock sequence. Removed duplicates.
5/9/12 uploaded updated init.d scripts. CPU tweaks changed to deal with only ondemand governor. Fixed few errors on 41tweaks. Currently it's a beta version because very few times, I saw that wifi was not automatically reconnected after the sleep. I confirmed that it's the stock rom issue and it's not coming from the tweaks in here.
5/14/12 zipalign tweak updated to confirm the removal of temporary APK files.
5/15/12 Improvement on 41Tweaks_other tweak file (more tweaks based on sysctl). Fixed on error from previous file. 21&31 CPU tweak files were changed more aggressively.
5/16/12 70wifiSleepWait_kobridge version2 tweak uploaded.
I am basically running everything exactly as you mentioned with one exception... the wifi while I am asleep. I generally lose between 2 and 5% over eight hours but I am right next to the router. I never thought to try turning it off and letting the 3g sleep take care of things but I will definitely give it a shot since we are basically on the same page with sync, screen time out, etc. I do also have auto brightness off and slide across status bar to adjust but that wouldn't make an enormous difference. Also inverted apps really seem to get me on average an extra hour or so of screen on time. Very thorough info. I need to consider running my CPU at 1000 Max as well
Edit..all FD26 setup with init.d added by sfhub's auroroot option E
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JohnCorleone said:
I am basically running everything exactly as you mentioned with one exception... the wifi while I am asleep. I generally lose between 2 and 5% over eight hours but I am right next to the router. I never thought to try turning it off and letting the 3g sleep take care of things but I will definitely give it a shot since we are basically on the same page with sync, screen time out, etc. I do also have auto brightness off and slide across status bar to adjust but that wouldn't make an enormous difference. Also inverted apps really seem to get me on average an extra hour or so of screen on time. Very thorough info. I need to consider running my CPU at 1000 Max as well
Edit..all FD26 setup with init.d added by sfhub's auroroot option E
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Thanks John for the input! The easiest way to adding init.d support is adding his script (recovery-install.sh) into /system/etc folder with permission 550. recovery-install.sh is available thru my linked thread (just in case you don't have it).
Again thanks for trying and let me know your findings!
BTW the script is install-recovery.sh (not recovery-install.sh) I think you had it right in some sections but reversed it in others.
Also since we last discussed I made some improvements to the script. It is now compatible with other apps which like to use install-recovery.sh to get their stuff done like link2sd. The installer in Auto Root will move the existing install-recovery.sh to install-recovery-orig.sh and the install-recovery.sh (init.d version) will call install-recovery-orig.sh (if present) after it is done. The uninstaller will reverse the process.
Also install-recovery.sh will now defer to init.d support in the kernel regardless of which .rc file it was added to in the kernel. Previously it only looked in init.rc but I saw some repacked kernels were adding support in different .rc files (they also removed install-recovery.sh support from their .rc file, so it might be a moot point because install-recovery.sh might never get called)
Thanks kobridge. I think this script is just what I've been looking for and I'm going to give it a run.
sfhub, somewhat off topic, but continuing with kobridge's related thread, How to run init.d scripts on boot, how come chmod 755 is not expressed rwx-rx-rx instead of -rwxr-xr-x? Seems more logical to me.
sfhub said:
BTW the script is install-recovery.sh (not recovery-install.sh) I think you had it right in some sections but reversed it in others.
Also since we last discussed I made some improvements to the script. It is now compatible with other apps which like to use install-recovery.sh to get their stuff done like link2sd. The installer in Auto Root will move the existing install-recovery.sh to install-recovery-orig.sh and the install-recovery.sh (init.d version) will call install-recovery-orig.sh (if present) after it is done. The uninstaller will reverse the process.
Also install-recovery.sh will now defer to init.d support in the kernel regardless of which .rc file it was added to in the kernel. Previously it only looked in init.rc but I saw some repacked kernels were adding support in different .rc files (they also removed install-recovery.sh support from their .rc file, so it might be a moot point because install-recovery.sh might never get called)
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Thanks so much sfhub!
It seems like I stayed too many nights awake. I corrected one place saying recovery-install.sh to install-recovery.sh.
Now I'm downloading your auto root package again and let me also correct the information accordingly.
RustedRoot said:
Thanks kobridge. I think this script is just what I've been looking for and I'm going to give it a run.
sfhub, somewhat off topic, but continuing with kobridge's related thread, How to run init.d scripts on boot, how come chmod 755 is not expressed rwx-rx-rx instead of -rwxr-xr-x? Seems more logical to me.
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It's always rwxrwxrwx order.
rwx (read write execute) -> 4 + 2 + 1 -> 7
rw_ -> 4 + 2 + 0 -> 6
r_x -> 4 + 0 + 1 -> 5
r__ -> 4 + 0 + 0 -> 4
the second bit is always for w (write) permission. So, the order -rx is not possible.
Some basic binary calculation and permission related info:
The permission is consist of 9 bits for user, group, and other (each user group holds 3 bits).
With binary expression, it would be same
111 (user) 111 (group) 111 (other)
For first bit represent the read permision and the second is for write, third one is for execute.
so 755 equals in binary expression 111 101 101 (= rwxr_xr_x)
Thanks for the info kobridge, I still have not figured out why wifi causes a partial wake lock on ICS. But it plays much better with GB. Ive tested this also.
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So these can be applied to gingerbread right?
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Can we use this on aokp?
Transmission sent from my slim n trim Galaxy S II.
kobridge said:
It's always rwxrwxrwx order.
rwx (read write execute) -> 4 + 2 + 1 -> 7
rw_ -> 4 + 2 + 0 -> 6
r_x -> 4 + 0 + 1 -> 5
r__ -> 4 + 0 + 0 -> 4
the second bit is always for w (write) permission. So, the order -rx is not possible.
Some basic binary calculation and permission related info:
The permission is consist of 9 bits for user, group, and other (each user group holds 3 bits).
With binary expression, it would be same
111 (user) 111 (group) 111 (other)
For first bit represent the read permision and the second is for write, third one is for execute.
so 755 equals in binary expression 111 101 101 (= rwxr_xr_x)
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Gotcha, with thanks.
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Pheno.menon said:
Can we use this on aokp?
Transmission sent from my slim n trim Galaxy S II.
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It's not been tested on aokp. If the kernel is same, then there are high chances that this tweak would run. But, all the paths on this tweak needs to be verified and tested.
If someone want to run this from AOKP, please try it with scripting tool like SManager first before putting it into init.d folder.
Unfortunately, I don't use AOKP rom yet. Only the way, I can do the test would be downloading the rom and verifying the zip file manually. But if the kernel is different, then I couldn't do that because I don't know the command difference on AOKP rom.
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Thanks for the info kobridge, I still have not figured out why wifi causes a partial wake lock on ICS. But it plays much better with GB. Ive tested this also.
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To properly answer your question, we may need the kernel source to check the mechanism.
There are couple of options locking wifi (I think you already know about this, right?)
Sleep Modes: (pm.sleep_mode=)
This is supposedly for topaz/rhodium that I found on the xda wiki:
* '4' will do "wait for interrupt", no change in arm11's clock or voltage
* '3' will do "wait for interrupt and ramp clock", the arm11's clock is lowered to 20MHz instead of 300-500, and voltage is lowered too.
* '2' will do "app sleep", arm11 is still on, but put into low power mode (registers are still saved)
* '1' and '0' will totally power off the arm11 (so we have to restore registers and things ourself), don't know the differences between them
pm.sleep_mode=0 -> Power Collapse Suspend
pm.sleep_mode=1 -> Power Collapse (Provides best power savings)
pm.sleep_mode=2 -> Apps Sleep
pm.sleep_mode=3 -> Slow Clock and Wait for Interrupt
pm.sleep_mode=4 -> Wait for Interrupt
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17680020&postcount=9)
The similar function is also provided by settings > wifi > menu > advanced > Keep wi-fi on during sleep options. There are three options, Always, Only when plugged in, and never.
If you set up above values in somewhere, partial wake up lock would be dependent on the values you've chosen. Aslo, if there is any application which is configured to use wifi for communication, you may also need to check the application if it's causing partial wakeup lock.
It seems like there's something needs to be tested from your side.
FYI, I set the pm.sleep_mode value to 1 in my tweak and build.prop.
Update: I just added some more screenshots on post #2. Check out screenshot #6 and comments on that.
sfhub said:
BTW the script is install-recovery.sh (not recovery-install.sh) I think you had it right in some sections but reversed it in others.
Also since we last discussed I made some improvements to the script. It is now compatible with other apps which like to use install-recovery.sh to get their stuff done like link2sd. The installer in Auto Root will move the existing install-recovery.sh to install-recovery-orig.sh and the install-recovery.sh (init.d version) will call install-recovery-orig.sh (if present) after it is done. The uninstaller will reverse the process.
Also install-recovery.sh will now defer to init.d support in the kernel regardless of which .rc file it was added to in the kernel. Previously it only looked in init.rc but I saw some repacked kernels were adding support in different .rc files (they also removed install-recovery.sh support from their .rc file, so it might be a moot point because install-recovery.sh might never get called)
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Updated my thread based on your information! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25120392#post25120392
Thanks sfhub!
Updated info :
4/29/12 sfhub improved his auto root tool to support some other kernels, those are enabling init.d through different .xc files.
Stock kernels and some repacked kernels are supporting init.d scripts through init.xc and/or install-recovery.sh but some other repacked kernels are supporting init.d scripts running through different .xc files. So, sfhub made some modification on his script. Because he's adding a new install-recovery.sh file into /system/etc folder, if there's a existing install-recovery.sh file at the same location, the existing install-recovery.sh file will be replaced by his previous version of Auto Root Tool. To prevent the replacing existing install-recovery.sh file with his same named install-recovery.sh file which supports the init.d scripts, his tool now creates a copy of old file and create a new one. Old install-recovery.sh file will be named as install-recovery-orig.sh.
If you are enabling the init.d support by running his tool, be sure that the existing install-recovery.sh file was not created by his old Auto root tool nor you manually created it following this guide. If the file is the one you created by sfhub's tool or my guide in here, be sure that you remove the old file manually before you run his new Auto Root Tool. Otherwise, the init.d scripts would run twice whenever you reboot your phone.
If you just want to simply enable init.d support without using sfhub's tool, then download the new-install-recovery.zip file from my second post and unzip it. Like I explained above, if there's any existing install-recovery.sh file and it's not related to init.d support, then rename it to install-recovery-orig.sh and move the unzipped file to same directory (/system/etc). Assign the file permission 550 (r_xr_x___). New install-recovry.sh file will execute the init.d scripts (if it's there) and old install-recovery-orig.sh (if it's there) during the boot.
kobridge said:
If you are enabling the init.d support by running his tool, be sure that the existing install-recovery.sh file was not created by his old Auto root tool nor you manually created it following this guide. If the file is the one you created by sfhub's tool or my guide in here, be sure that you remove the old file manually before you run his new Auto Root Tool. Otherwise, the init.d scripts would run twice whenever you reboot your phone.
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BTW the installer in Auto Root checks to see if the existing install-recovery.sh is the one that adds init.d support. If it is, it just overwrites it. Only if the existing install-recovery.sh has nothing to do with init.d support does it move it to install-recovery-orig.sh. The way it detects whether the existing install-recovery.sh is used for init.d support is the presence of the BusyboxBin string, which is the shell variable used to define the busybox location used by the script. The chances some arbitrary install-recovery.sh script defines that string is very low (but not zero)
So bottom line if Auto Root is working properly, it shouldn't be necessary to remove your existing init.d install-recovery.sh script as it will not cause a situation where init.d is run twice.
Also I forgot to mention that some people wanted to run init.d but didn't have busybox installed. I didn't want to clobber busybox for people that have installed it, so basically just had the init.d install-recovery.sh use /system/xbin/busybox-initd (which gets copied into place by the auto root installer) This makes it easier (more symmetrical) to remove init.d support and associated busybox-initd without worrying about who installed busybox to start with.
For the "new-install-recovery.zip" you should do a symlink from busybox-initd to busybox
Code:
su
cd /system/xbin
ln -s busybox busybox-initd
kobridge said:
It's not been tested on aokp. If the kernel is same, then there are high chances that this tweak would run. But, all the paths on this tweak needs to be verified and tested.
If someone want to run this from AOKP, please try it with scripting tool like SManager first before putting it into init.d folder.
Unfortunately, I don't use AOKP rom yet. Only the way, I can do the test would be downloading the rom and verifying the zip file manually. But if the kernel is different, then I couldn't do that because I don't know the command difference on AOKP rom.
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didn't work for me. had to Odin a kernel and reflash. not sure which script as I tried all from the OP. tomorrow I can figure it out which.
anyway to delete init.d scripts via Odin if it fails to boot? I end up odining el26, wiping, and reflashing. :/
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oops. I used the sh script.
want me to post the included fd26 aosp kernel from aokp?
gershee said:
didn't work for me. had to Odin a kernel and reflash. not sure which script as I tried all from the OP. tomorrow I can figure it out which.
anyway to delete init.d scripts via Odin if it fails to boot? I end up odining el26, wiping, and reflashing. :/
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oops. I used the sh script.
want me to post the included fd26 aosp kernel from aokp?
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Do you think aosp kernel works on stock rom? If it is, then I think I can make some test.
If init.d fails on boot, and boot screen is stuck on Samsung logo, then we would flash the rom again. Flashing kernel would not help because it does not delete the system partition. Once after the rom is flashed, do the nandroid recovery that you made before the init.d test.
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Just curious if you are experiencing any Sleep of Death using the CPU screenstate settings you have, specifically enabling a powersave as the sleep governor with a cpu freq range of 200-500. A very common issue on the ICS builds so far is setting the max freq below 1ghz can cause Sleep of Death where the device will not wake from sleep and must be rebooted.
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Just curious if you are experiencing any Sleep of Death using the CPU screenstate settings you have, specifically enabling a powersave as the sleep governor with a cpu freq range of 200-500. A very common issue on the ICS builds so far is setting the max freq below 1ghz can cause Sleep of Death where the device will not wake from sleep and must be rebooted.
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And I was curious if the undervolt or underclock have triggered any 4g reboots for you. A few of my friends were getting them on earlier ICS ROM and I had them delete the undervolt script and they stopped. Some people's phones just handle that stuff better than others though
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ALL ROMS AND DEVICES SUPPORTEDfor both of these mods listed below
single / dual and quad core
V6 super Charger in post 2
MULTI-CORE GOVERNORS AND FREQUENCIES
this is a patch which allows you to edit the governor of each core independently, as well as setting each its own min / max frequencies, IT'S NOT MY WORK AND ALL THANKS GOES TO Smokin1337
Firstly dl the zip, then flash via your chosen recovery, I flashed on fresh installs so I recommend you wipe your cache/dalvik cache to be on the safe-r side of life , if flashing over a *settled* rom
You will then need to run the command "su" in terminal emulator , followed by "cpu"
Then all settings are self explanatory inside the terminal emulator,
Here's the op
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584508
Here's the link to terminal emulator in the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=enO
This mod , may be cancelled out by other mods and/or settings saved from them, I would recommend clearing data from system tuner, set CPU, CPU tuner etc, and reinstalling them without making changes to CPU , also disable forced dual core if you have a 3rd party app enabling it. Er........ I think that's it
.....nope, if you restore from apps such as titanium back up, any data containing CPU configs you restored may need to be removed too, if you want to make sure you are getting the settings set in terminal emulator and not those launched via init.d or on boot completion
Enjoy
V6 SUPER CHARGER SCRIPT
LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL............. ReDraws n' Lag Will Be Gone!
its like having a turbo on your device, lots of work has been put into this dont forget to go thank Zeppelinrox on The OP below
it has worked for me on his previous releases and accross many roms,
you may need a busybox update, to prevent a possible cause of a boot loop, but it does auto detect version,
and it is easy enough to upgrade busybox version,
with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer&hl=en free from the market/play store,
you will also need an app like script manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&feature=search_result free from the market, and dont forget to turn the little su android button green to run as root when running the script
heres the OP, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276 ,
thanks to Zeppelinrox
heres the latest version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18703418&postcount=5021
This is a collection of tools and apps that I have produced to try to help users of Alliance ROM and various Kernels. Some of these apps may work for other ROMs or Kernels but I must stress that these will not have been tested.
Contents
My Apps - Apps or Flashable Zips that I have produced to address specific needs.
Guides - Guides I have produced to take you through fixes or modifications.
Other Stuff - Useful bits from others.
Bespoke Stuff - Custom stuff that is not Rom or Kernel specific.
Rom Share - Links to Mirrors I have set up for Roms I use with slow download speeds from their original host.
Other useful Links:
Alliance Thread
Alliance OTA Submission Thread
Rom Share - Mirror of ROMs and Kernels I use where the main link is very slow.
Adblock Hub - Some adblockers saved from the Play Store cull.
Apps
My Apps - These are Apps or Flashable Zips that I have created for Alliance Rom or a specific Kernel
SymlinkSD - App that runs on boot and Symliks the External SDCard as /mnt/sdcard - Only needed for Kernels that display this behaviour.
Reset Fuel Gauge - Function to rectify weird battery readings, code taken from Dori's kernel and turned into an app.
Tweaker - Allows you to toggle the following options on your phone if the installed Apps support it:
Camera Silent Menu Item
Disable auto convert SMS to MMS
Change the maximum number of contacts that can be joined to another contact
TogMods - Auto enables any Toggle Modifications you have made on reboot instead of having to make a change to enable them.
AccuWeather Widget - Flashable Zip for either Normal (with Background) or Transparent
LS Fix - Repairs Issue on some LS8 ROMs where the Lockscreen does not come up and a long press of the power button restarts the phone.
Stock Messaging no Convert and Sent Time - Stock Messaging app with the Convert to MMS function disabled and displayed times reflect the sent time not received time.
AOSP Themed Messaging no Convert and Sent Time - AOSP Themed Messaging app with the Convert to MMS function disabled and displayed times reflect the sent time not received time.
SilentCam - Camera app with Silent Option
CPU Idle - Allows user to specify the Scheduler used for CPU Idle for screen on and off as long as the Kernel supports it.
Crash Logger - Captures LastKmsg file automatically after an unexpected reboot. File is saved to SD and copied to Clipboard. Kernel must not have disabled Android Logging.
Boot Wifi - Automatically enables WiFi on Boot for ROMs or Kernels that deactivate WiFi on startup.
Auto Wifi - Automatically enables WiFi on Boot for ROMs or Kernels that deactivate WiFi on startup and renenables WiFi if it is enabled by the user and then immediately deactivated by the Kernel or Rom.
Cache Cleaner - Runs the Cache Clean feature from Dorimanx kernel as a stand alone application. Just run and that's it. It will show the Start Free Ram, End Free Ram and then close itself and remove from memory.
Rom Select - App for Dual Boot users to allow them to change Roms without waiting for STweaks to load first. Tested with Dorimanx, should work with Siyah as well.
The following Apps may no longer be required as they should be fixed.
Dori CamFix - Fixes problems with some CM and AOKP ROMS where the camera force closes when using Dorimanx Kernel.
Fake Notify - Fixes issue for users using AllianceROM where the Notification bar does not show up on boot.
Fake Notify Plus - Fixes issue for users using AllianceROM where the Notification bar does not show up on boot and also sometimes disappears during normal use at Random.
Crackle Stop - Automates TRB's method of fixing the problem of a crackling sound being produced along with notifications. Once installed run and you will need to grant SU access. You will then be presented with a Menu for your Normal 'Idle' mode, this should be the same as the awake idle mode set in STweaks, next you will be asked for an Alt Idle mode, this can be anything, just not the same as your normal mode.
Once set you will need to reboot for the fix to activate.
Once rebooted the app does what it needs to do over a 20 second period (not 20 seconds after the phone has booted as the app will probably be the last thing loaded - so to be safe I'd give it 2 or 3 minutes). You then need to let your phone get into Deep Sleep so leave it for a bit and then after that all should be OK.
Note this is not a one off fix, this process will run on each boot but you do not need to rerun the App unless you want to change the Normal Idle mode.
Guides
My Guides - These are useful Guides I have made to help with various ROM and Kernel Issues.
Swype LSx Fix - Problem where the Custom Dictionary stops working and saving new words when using Swype on LSx ROMS.
IMEI Recovery - Step by step guide on how to backup your IMEI and then how to recover should you need to. This an essential guide, as should you not be able to recover your IMEI your phone will become a very expensive Paper Weight.
Change System DPI Settings - Step by step settings to change the system DPI.
YouTube fix - How to fix the error signing in problem in YouTube.
Other Stuff - Useful bits from others
The Red Blur's Cave - The Red Blur's page of helpful hints and knowledge. Don't bother reporting a problem until you have checked here, this guy is the best resource for all things Galaxy S 2!
Dorimanx Kernel Discussion Thread - Discussion Thread for all things Dori, especially things that should not be posted in the Dev Thread.
HawkerPaul's ROM and Kernel Wipe / Nuke scripts - These scripts should be used before flashing new ROMs or Kernels to clear up all of the left behind bits from your old installation.
Stock Video Fix - Flashable fix for issues with the Stock Video Player Force Closing when opened from the App Drawer, usually only present with Dori and Siyah Kernels. Thanks TRB.
Auto Call Record Mod and Disable increasing Volume Mod - Mods for LSx based ROMs to enable Automatic Call Recording and disable Increasing Ringtone volume.
LSx Dual Boot Mod - Manual Mod to allow Dual Booting of Roms when one of them is LSx
Ficeto's Kernel - Flashable Zip of Alliance 6 and 7 stock kernel.
AC!D Audio Installer - For Alliance Rom
Instructions:
Download and flash through Recovery.
After flash Wipe Dalvik Cache and Fix Permissions
Once booted enter the following into a Terminal Prompt to test install:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
aaengine
You shouldn't need to run the above command, the install should do it but just to be sure
Reserved 1
Alliance Rom FAQ
How do I install 7.02?
You need to uninstall the Rom Customiser that comes with the Rom then install the new one from play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ficeto.alliancemanager) once installed go into Rom Customiser and then OTA and select the updates.
OTA does not mean Samsung or System OTA.
How do I install 7.3? I can't find it in OTA.
7.3 is a full Rom and not an update. As such you need to download the full Rom zip from the OP on the Alliance Thread. Once downloaded flash it through Rom Customiser.
How do I flash the Stock Theme for 7.3?
During installation uncheck the box next to "Alliance Theme".
What can be installed through Rom Customiser?
Anything can be flashed through Rom Customiser as long as it is a Flashable zip, an Odin Tar file or an OTA download.
I have Downloaded a mod or update from OTA which I cannot flash through recovery. What am I doing wrong?
You need to flash these files through Rom Customiser which will then automate recovery. You cannot flash these independently.
What is the default blue colour used in the Rom?
Uncheck the Alpha box Colour Hex code #33b5e5
How can I get the Dandelion Lock Screen Wallpaper back?
Download it from here.
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
Glad to see it finally on xda :thumbup:
SIGNATURE
PHONE : SGSII
Sent via: Tapatalk
Main ROM: AllianceROM v7.01 LSD
KERNEL : PhilZ Touch LSD 4.87 Fixed init version
(DEFAULT PROFILE AND SETTINGS )
MODEM : LS8
BATTERY : Stock 1650mAh
EXTERNAL Sdcard : Samsung Class 10 32gb
LAUNCHER : Apex Pro
Root Manager : SuperSU 1.04
THE CAVE = My Guides list to install NeatRom and other ROMS and kernels on LSJ and LS8 + tools to have a bug free rom and kernel + how to back up and RESTORE ROM OM FULLY = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35923600
1.Current list of kernels on LSJ and pros and cons
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36698607
2.Rom Nuke / Wipe scripts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36742265
3. GS2KERNELWIPE script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36742198
4.Fast Dormancy :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36396636
5. How to install full wipe with rom nuke on LSJ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36655790
Changing the DPI
Change the Entire System DPI setting.
1. Open Root Explorer
2. Navigate to /System folder
3. Open the build.prop file
4. Scroll down to the 'Additional_build_properties' you are looking for the line
"ro.sf.lcd_density = 240"
The default value for the LCD density is 240, the lower the number the more on
the screen. 200 is a good value to start with.
Save the change.
5. Reboot phone for the change to become effective.
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
trevfee said:
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
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Thanks you so much sir trev for accommodating my request. I will test and if successful I will refer this to my colleagues.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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nogo8888 said:
Thanks you so much sir trev for accommodating my request. I will test and if successful I will refer this to my colleagues.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Initial report: just working on note2.
Thank you so much sir.
Without this mod, i cannot access our internal website.
Sir can you post this playstore?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
android ipsec vpn mtu mod
trevfee said:
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
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Click to collapse
Since I requested this tweak, I would give a simple explanation on what it does and how to use it.
When your connecting to a ipsec vpn using wifi and having trouble browsing to your internal websites eventhough your connected to it. You can ping your internal network but the trouble is no browsing. The solutions are:
1. Tell your System Administrator to change the ip tcp adjust-mss to a lower value, in my case I used 1000 using 1841 cisco router. This prevents the packet from fragmentation. Packets when fragmented were dropped thus resulting to no browsing. If the Sys Ad refuses to do so because this may cause some issues to Windows users (browsing may slow a little bit), your best solution is to install this tweak.
2. This MTU mod sets the MTU value of your payload to 1300 via tunnel interface of your android device this avoiding packet fragmentation resulting to packet being allowed to pass through the tunnel interface going to ipsec vpn router.
How to use it:
1. Download the vpnc widget from playstore. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.mjm4456.vpncwidget&hl=en
Configure your credentials. Then connect.
2. Once the vpnc widget has been connected open this app. Then you should have browsed your internal network.
Note: This tweak is needed only for wifi connections. If your using carrier data, then this is not needed anymore.
Please give thanks to the creator of this app.
I just gave him the code and he did all the stuff in making this app looks nice and easy to use.
Big credit to OP, trevfee and thanks to my neatrom family (Many40, Mr.Greg, ESD and others who helped me finding the code)
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
nogo8888 said:
Initial report: just working on note2.
Thank you so much sir.
Without this mod, i cannot access our internal website.
Sir can you post this playstore?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Glad it's working for you and thaks for the feedback and explanation for others.
As for Play Store I have yet to purchase a dev account to allow me to upload as I really only make things for people who know how to install from anywhere. Please feel free to trek people to download from this page, I won't be removing the app.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
Rom Share
Alliance Rom
Version 6.00 MD5 ad9ef7e3f95b746de4bbc938ebf89a9a
Version 6.10 MD5 eab8fc5f40e47bc1a1a2d06b3d9253e1
Version 7.00 MD5 ae964c3a07aeb460c8d21fe3c0f087e9
Version 7.01 MD5 d761e4625b8406eee3b97fd5eec6ea87
IMEI Recovery
IMPORTANT
FOR THIS PROCESS TO WORK YOU MUST HAVE A GOOD COPY OF YOUR /efs DIRECTORY TAKEN PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM HAPPENING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER.
DISCLAIMER - THIS IS AN AMALGAMATION OF IDEAS, PROCESSES AND GUIDES FOUND ONLINE ALONG WITH MY OWN MODIFICATIONS AND PROCESSES THAT I HAD TO MAKE TO GET THE PROCESS TO WORK FOR ME.
ALTHOUGH I HAVE PERFORMED THIS PROCESS IN FULL AND IT HAS WORKED FOR ME I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR DATA LOSS THAT ARISES FROM FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE. BY USING THIS GUIDE YOU ARE ACCEPTING ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL ACTIONS AND THEIR RESULTS.
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT PERFORMING THIS PROCESS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY BUT IF YOU ARE ALREADY ROOTED AND RUNNING CUSTOM SOFTWARE THEN YOU HAVE ALREADY INVALIDATED YOUR WARRANTY ANYWAY.
This is a common problem that usually occurs when a problem is encountered flashing a file from Recovery. Please take the precautions listed below, it will save you a lot of trouble should you ever suffer from this problem.
Backup Process
There are 3 ways that I use to back up the /efs directory.
These are:
1 - Manually copy /efs to your SD Card and make another copy somewhere safe (Computer, Dropbox, etc).
2 - Use HC-kTool to make a backup image of your /efs directory.
3 - Use Galaxy S Unlock AND GSII Repair to make backups of your original /efs directory (These are both the same but by doing both you have two copies of /efs available should you need it).
All Apps available from the Google Play Store or can be downloaded in the AppPack from here
At the end of this process you will have 4 copies of your /efs directory on your SD Card as well as any dulicates you created externally in step 1. This might seem like overkill but trust me taking 5 minutes creating these will save you hours and possibly quite a bit of money in repair costs in the long run should you ever need to recover!
Now you have your backups lets hope that you never need them, but should you then...
Recovery Process
Acknowledgements
Based on original post by XDA Member vaskodogamagmail with more detail and modifications to make process work added by me.
Original Post
Symptoms
You may have one, some or all of the following:
No Signal
Emergency Call Only
No Network
IMEI 004999010640000
IMEI 000000000000000
IMEI
(To check your IMEI number either enter *#06# dial into the dialer or check in Settings, Phone Information)
Prerequisites
Rooted Phone
Try the following processes in order until the problem is resolved.
Method 1:
Open HC-kTool and choose "Restore efs from backup (DANGEROUS!)" then choose "Restore IMG". Once completed you will be prompted to reboot. Perform Reboot and if all has gone well you will have a working phone again.
Method 2:
Open Galaxy S Unlock app and select "Restore saved EFS Folder". This will come up with a response saying "Done". Reboot and see if your phone is working again.
Method 3:
Open GSII_Repair and perform Options 2 and 3. Your phone will reboot. Once it has rebooted see if your phone is working.
Method 4:
Open GSII_Repair and select "Restore saved EFS Folder". This will come up with a response saying "Done". Reboot and see if your phone is working again.
Method 5:
This is the last chance (and the one that after tweaking to what you see below worked for me).
You will Need the following:
Stock GB ROM
Insecure Kernel
ODIN
Quick Root
All of these can be downloaded in the IMEIFix.zip which can be downloaded from here.
Android SDK and ADB instaled on your Computer or a Terminal App on your Phone (Personally I prefer ADB from Computer but you choose whichever you are most comfortable with).
We are going to restore your phone to as close to original stock a possible. No data wil be removed from your SD Card(s) but all installed apps, customisations, ROMs and Kernels will be removed. Please backup everyting you need before runnng this process.
If you are able to make a Nandroid Backup of your Rom you will be able to recover this at the end of the process.
Open ODIN
In Options select "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time".
Select the following files from the "OriginalRom" folder on your computer:
Bootloader -> KERNEL_I9100XEKDB_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PDA -> CODE_I9100XEKDB_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Phone -> MODEM_I9100XXKDH_REV_02_CL995882.tar.md5
Reboot your phone into Download Mode (Hold down Home, Volume Down and Power when turnng on).
When in Download Mode connect to Computer via USB.
You will get a Ready message in one of the top boxes in ODIN. When you have this press the Start button.
After a while your phone will reboot and load up into it's Stock setup.
Configure the settings and then Power down the Phone.
Once Powered down go into Download Mode again (same process as above).
In ODIN press Reset.
Set the same options as before.
This time only set the Bootloader box. Select the file from the "InsecureKernel" folder on your computer - NOTE Insecure means that it is able to be rooted, not that there is a security issue with using it. We will be replacing this later anyway.
Check you have the Ready in the top box in ODIN and press Start.
Once finished your phone will reboot to stock again. IMPORTANT - Disconnect the USB cable before proceeding.
Go to Settings, Applications, Developer Options.
Turn ON "USB Debugging".
Connect USB cable to Computer and Phone.
Open "Samsung Quick Root"
Select "Reboot Device When Finished"
Press "Root Device"
Some text will scroll on the screen and then phone will reboot.
This will have installed SuperUser, Busybox and Rooted your phone.
Install a Root capable Explorer app, I used Es File Explorer, either download from the Play Store or you can install if from the Apps folder of IMEIFix downloaded above.
Open a Command Prompt on your Computer
Enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
busybox umount -l /efs
exit
exit
Using your chosen exporer delete the efs folder from the root of your phone.
Reset the phone, after that open your explorer again and browse to the Root, the efs folder should have recreated and will contain files. These are new and are system generated.
Go to the efs folder using your chosen explorer, and delete "nv_data.bin" and "nv_data.bin.md5".
Go to the working back up of your efs folder on your SD Card, copy the "imei" folder to the efs folder at the root of your phone, then again go to the backed up efs folder on your SD Card and copy the "nv_data.bin" file to your efs folder at the root of your phone using your explorer. Once you have copied this file, please rename the new file to "nv_data.bin.bak".
Make another copy of the "nv_data.bin" file in the backed up efs folder on your SD Card and paste this into the efs folder at the root of your phone again.
On your Computer open a command prompt and enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
chown 1001:radio /efs/nv_data.bin
Reset your phone.
You should now have your Original IMEI, check this by dialing *#06# call into the dialer. If you have the correct IMEI then you are done. You can either reinstall your usual ROM, Apps, Kernel etc manually or restore an existing backup.
If you need to install a Recovery with CWM (to restore backups or install new ROMs and Kernels then please follow these steps:
Install Mobile Odin from ChainFire from the Play Store (or if you are an XDA user you can download from here)
If you have used the XDA version you will also need the eu.chainfire.mobileodin.flashkernel.i9100.v2-1 apk file, this is in the IMEIFix download above in the Apps folder.
Copy the Kernel-V7.tar file from the CWMKernel folder in IMEIFix to your SD Card.
Open Mobile Odin and from there open the Kernel-V7.tar file. This will flash Dorimanx 7.45. If you now boot into recovery you can flash what you need to in the usual way.
By following the process above you will likely find that the Triangle Alert is now on your screen when booting yor phone indicating that your bootloader has been modified. Although this makes no functional difference to your phone you can remove this alert by installing TriangleAway from the Play Store (or if you are an XDA user you can download from here. This will reset the flash counters in your phone and remove the warning.
If you still have the wrong or no IMEI then you will need to seek further help.
There is no obligation but if this guide has just saved your phone and you feel you would like to show your appreciation there is a "Donate" button on the left, please feel free to use it.
YouTube fix
The problem is actually with Xlory's Inverted Play Store so far a fix had not been released by Xlory so we have to use the following workaround based on suggestion from Nos_20 and modifications from Andreas75k.
Fully uninstall YouTube, firstly from the Play Store or Settings, Applications and then from Rom Customiser (Manage System Apps).
In Rom Customiser go to OTA then select and flash Stock Play Store.
Goto Settings, Applications and wipe cache, data and any updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store.
Reboot to recovery.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.
Reboot.
Once rebooted reinstall YouTube in Rom Customiser and update through the Play Store or just install directly from the Play Store but obviously it wont be a system app.
That's it, all should now work.
Key here is: don't use any modified versions of Google Play Services, Google Play Store or YouTube, only STOCK.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
Hello mate
Thanks for this very helpful and informative thread
:good::good:
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
t-pip said:
Goto Settings, Applications and wipe cache, data and any updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
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By that ^^ you mean to clear data and cache for google play and google play services and their updates also...
Because I cleared only for the updates and it didnt work... could you please make it clearer for other users
Thanks Alot for the guide and ur 'stuff' very useful
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
Ba7rani123 said:
By that ^^ you mean to clear data and cache for google play and google play services and their updates also...
Because I cleared only for the updates and it didnt work... could you please make it clearer for other users
Thanks Alot for the guide and ur 'stuff' very useful
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Thanks for that. Yes wipe cache and data after uninstalling updates.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
Great thread good info. :thumbup:
alliance 7.3
apollo 4.5 regular
I9100
This guide explains how to install and update CyanogenMod 11 (CM11) and SlimKat roms (aftermarket firmwares of Android 4.4) on your Motorola Defy (MB525) or Defy+ (MB526). Neither the CyanogenMod development team nor the Slim Roms development team officially support the Defy. Thankfully, a number of independent developers (listed below) are working hard to port those roms to the Defy, and the present versions are mostly (but not completely) bug-free and stable.
Please note: The latest CM11 and SlimKat roms for the Defy still have a few bugs, most of which are explained in a bug list that is frequently updated by okij. Although okij's bug list concerns the CM11 roms built by Quarx, most of these bugs also apply to TJKV's SlimKat roms, which are based partly on Quarx's sources.
If you just want a perfectly stable, bug-free phone, and don't care about having the latest and coolest features of Android, CM11 and SlimKat are not for you. I recommend installing CyanogenMod 7 (CM7) instead: it's very fast and perfectly stable. However, CM11 and SlimKat are continually becoming more stable, and are already usable as daily drivers if you can live with the few remaining bugs.
How to install Android 4.4 SlimKat or CM11 on the Motorola Defy or Defy+
Step 1: Download the correct files for installation.
If installing SlimKat, download the rom (Slim-mb526-4.4.2.build.4-UNOFFICIAL-20140407-2344.zip) and Google Apps package (minimal_Slim_AIO_gapps.4.4.2.build.4.zip) here.
If installing CM11, download the rom here (or here) and the minimal Google Apps package here (or here or here). (You want the file called "GApps_Minimal_4.4.4_signed.zip". Do NOT try to install the "Standard" Google Apps package, as there is not enough room on the Defy's system partition.)
Customize the rom file if desired. (See "Tips for customizing & improving performance," below.) Then put both files on your phone's SD card. Also download defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip and safewipe.zip, and put those files on the SD card too.
Note: SlimKat build 4 is very stable, but it does have a bug that causes the phone to reboot into recovery mode automatically if the phone encounters a telephony error, instead of rebooting normally. To fix this issue, download DefyParts.apk here and replace the old DefyParts.apk by following the instructions in this post.
Step 2: Install Team Win Recovery (TWRP) version 2.6.3.0 (or newer).
If you have already installed a custom recovery on your phone (e.g. ClockWorkMod or an earlier version of TWRP) and you know how to use it, just flash defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip and proceed to step 3. If you've never used a custom recovery, keep reading.
If you're using a stock rom from Motorola, you first need to root the phone (I recommend using either Framaroot or SuperOneClick), then install 2ndInit. Run the 2ndInit app and use it to install the custom recovery (ClockworkMod Recovery). Then reboot the phone, and watch the small LED light at the top of your phone. If the recovery was installed properly, the LED will light up with a blue color for a few seconds during startup. Allow the phone to fully boot up, then reboot the phone again and watch for the blue light. As soon as you see the blue light, press the volume down button to enter the bootmenu. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and the power button to select an option. Select Recovery > Custom Recovery > Backup and restore > Backup (all), and wait for the backup process to complete. This will create a backup of your system on your SD card, so you can revert to the stock rom later if needed. Next, select Go Back > install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard, and install defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip.
Step 3: Install CM11 or SlimKat, and the corresponding Google Apps package.
After installing TWRP 2.6.3.0, reboot the phone and enter the bootmenu again by pressing the volume down button when you see the blue LED. (Note: If you're updating from a recent version of SlimKat or CM11, you won't see any blue light. Instead you'll see a screen that tells you to either press the menu button to enter recovery or the search button to continue with normal bootup.)
Enter TeamWin Recovery, which you can navigate with the touchscreen rather than the volume buttons. Wait 30 seconds before proceeding, to make sure the recovery is behaving in a stable way. (If the phone spontaneously reboots, just try again.)
Select Install, choose safewipe.zip, then swipe to confirm the flash.
In the same way, flash the rom of your choice (either SlimKat or CM11), followed by the Google Apps package.
Reboot the phone. The first boot will take a while (typically 5-10 minutes), since the phone has to build the Dalvik Cache.
Step 4: Set the correct baseband, and adjust performance settings.
Go to System settings > Advanced options > Device > Baseband selection, and make sure that the correct baseband is selected for your region and carrier. (Note: This step is not necessary if you already changed the default baseband in the zip file. See "Tips for customizing & improving performance," below.)
I also strongly recommend configuring the rom for better performance, by following the tips listed below. (See especially the tips about using Aero Kernel Control. This will help with many problems, for example the infamous call wakeup delay issue.)
Step 5: Thank our awesome developers, and donate to them if you can.
You can find donation links under any post by the developers. (Just look for the button that says "donate to me.") Here's the donation link for Quarx.
How to update SlimKat or CM11 to newer versions (or downgrade to older versions)
Step 1: Backup your current rom, apps, and settings.
I recommend using Online Nandroid Backup to create TWRP-compatible backups, for the reasons mentioned here (see bug #36). In the Online Nandroid Backup app, select Custom Backup > Backup Type > TWRP. Then select Backup Mode > Selective, and select the "system" and "data" partitions to backup. Make sure the Save Location is set to /sdcard, and also check the box to "Exclude Dalvik Cache." Then press the blue arrow (looks like a "play" button) at the top right corner of the screen to begin the backup.
Also back up your apps and settings with Titanium Backup.
Step 2: Download the updated rom.
Customize the rom file if desired. (See "Tips for customizing & improving performance," below.) Then place it on your phone's SD card along with the appropriate Google Apps package. [Note: if using CM updater, you don't have to download the rom ahead of time.]
Step 3: Install the updated rom using one of the following three methods:
Note: If switching from SlimKat to CM11 or vice versa, you must use the clean install method.
"Clean" install (recommended)
- Boot into TWRP by pressing the menu button when you see the bootstrap image (the screen that tells you to either press the menu button to enter recovery or the search button to continue with normal bootup), which should appear just after the Motorola logo disappears and before the boot animation begins.
- Select "Install" and flash safewipe.zip, then flash the updated rom, followed by Google Apps.
- After rebooting the phone, you'll have to restore your apps and settings using Titanium Backup. Don't restore settings for system apps unless necessary, as that may lead to problems.
"Dirty" flash (easier, but may cause problems)
- Boot into TWRP and select Wipe > Advanced Wipe, and select Dalvik Cache, Cache, and System (not Data), then swipe to wipe. (WARNING: Wiping the system partition also deletes the custom recovery, so you must either flash a rom or restore a backup before rebooting the phone. If the phone is rebooted before a new system is installed, it will be "soft bricked" and you'll have to flash a stock sbf with RSD Lite to recover it.) Then press the back button to return to the main menu and select Install. Flash the updated rom, followed by Google Apps. Now it is safe to reboot the phone.
- Since this method does not affect the /data partition, you won't have to restore all of your apps and settings, but you may still need to switch the baseband. If you encounter any bugs or problems after updating the firmware by this method, do not report them. First try a "clean" install, and check whether that solves the issue.
CM updater method (easiest, but may cause problems)
- If you're using CM11, you can update via the built-in CM updater located under Settings > About Phone > CyanogenMod Updates. (Obviously this won't work on SlimKat.)
- If you encounter any bugs or problems after updating the firmware by this method, do not report them. First try a "clean" install, and check whether that solves the issue.
Tips for customizing & improving performance
How to customize the rom before installation:
Install 7-zip on your PC.
Right-click on the CM11 or SlimKat zip file and select 7-zip > Open archive. (Don't extract it; just open it.) Now you can:
Remove unnecessary files to save space on the system partition. For example, you can navigate to system > media > audio, and delete any ringtones you don't use. You can also delete unused apps from system > app. See @x53's post here for a list of system apps that are safe to remove; see also here and here for more info. Here's a list of system apps that I removed before installing SlimKat: BasicDreams (live wallpaper), Browser (I use Next Browser instead), Calendar, Dashclock, Deskclock, Email (I just use Gmail app), Exchange2, Gallery2, Livewallpaperspicker, PhaseBeam (live wallpaper), PhotoTable, PicoTTS, Slimcenter, SlimFileManager, SlimIRC, SoundRecorder, VisualizationWallpapers.
Replace the default bootanimation in system > media. (Just drag and drop your custom bootanimation to replace the original.)
Replace the default bootstrap image in system > bootstrap > images.
Change the default baseband. To do this, navigate to system > etc > motorola > basebands, and find the zip file that corresponds to your region and carrier. Drag that file out to a folder on your PC, and extract (unzip) it. Then drag and drop those extracted baseband files into system > etc > motorola > bp_nvm_default, replacing the default baseband files in the rom.
Edit build properties. To do this, find the build.prop file in the system directory, and drag it out to a folder on your PC. Open the file in Notepad++, and edit the build properties as desired. (For example, you can change the LCD screen density by editing the line that says "ro.sf.lcd_density=". The default density in CM11 is 240, and the default in SlimKat is 213. Larger numbers make icons appear larger on your screen.) After making any desired changes, save the file and drag it back into the rom zip file where you found it, replacing the original.
After installation, configure the rom for better performance:
Install Aero Kernel Control from the Google Play store, which will allow you to tweak many settings to improve the performance of your phone. For starters, I recommend the following: In the Aero Control app, go to CPU Performance > Governor Settings, and select “ondemand”. The default is Interactive governor, which may be able to deliver slightly better performance if you know how to tweak its settings, but its default settings aren’t very good, so I recommend using On Demand at least initially.
If you want to try using Interactive governor, I recommend the following settings: open Aero Kernel Control, go to CPU Performance, select Interactive governor, then tap the little phone icon at the top right corner of the screen to open the settings for the Interactive governor. Set suspend_enabled to 0. That should help to reduce the call wakeup delay. Changing hispeed_freq and input_boost_freq to your maximum value (e.g. 1200000 if you've overclocked to 1200 MHz) will also boost performance, though you may see a slight drop in battery life. Note: Interactive governor is not recommended for CM11 builds prior to the 06-10 nightly, because the suspend/resume handler was missing. (See okij's note on bug #26 for more info.)
Open the HWA Settings app (which is already installed as part of the rom) and disable HWA for all apps except ones that really need it. (Explanation: HWA requires more RAM, and the Defy is already short on RAM, so enabling HWA usually does more harm than good. That's why it's best to disable it whenever it's not really needed for an app to function properly.)
The following apps require HWA: Camera, Dialer (on CM11 only), Google Maps (version 7+), Chrome browser. Other apps may also require HWA. If an app doesn't display properly, try enabling HWA again to see if that solves the problem.
Install Greenify, which you can use to “hibernate” any apps that you don’t want to run automatically at startup.
Other tips & suggestions:
You may wish to install Google Camera instead of the stock camera, for the reasons mentioned here.
For offline voice recognition, see here.
For better GPS performance, you may want to try flashing this zip and/or using this app. (Thanks to @Male_zvire and @okij for recommending these solutions.)
FAQ & what to do if something goes wrong
A freshly installed rom takes some time to "settle" while various services run in the background, so the phone may be a bit unstable at first. If you're still encountering errors or other problems after a few hours, first check the bug list and use the XDA forum search feature to see if the issue you are having has already been reported.
If you think you've found a new bug, don't just complain about it; try to help solve it by taking logs. @measel has provided a very helpful guide for taking logs.
What if the phone doesn't boot up properly?
If you can still access the custom recovery, just flash safewipe again and re-install the rom, or restore a backup. (To enter TeamWin recovery after installing SlimKat or CM11, press the menu button when you see the screen that tells you to either press the menu button to enter recovery or the search button to continue with normal bootup. That screen should appear just after the Motorola logo disappears, and before the boot animation begins.)
If you can't access the recovery, you may need to flash an sbf file using RSD Lite. Be careful! Flashing an sbf file improperly is one of the few things that can actually hard-brick the Defy, and if you flash the wrong sbf file for your phone, it may be impossible to restore your phone back to its original firmware. Read the All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide for more information about sbfs and RSD Lite. You can also check out the Motorola Defy wiki page for other tips and tutorials.
A special thanks to @Quarx, who has been faithfully updating our phone to newer and better firmwares since the beginning of Defy history, and has undoubtedly put more work into this project than anyone else. Thanks also to our many other developers, past and present: @TJKV (who uses Quarx's kernel sources to port SlimKat to the Defy), @Blechd0se (who has made significant contributions to the kernel development for the Defy and also developed the Aero Control app that we use to fine-tune the performance of our phones), @SlugZero, @YetAnotherForumUser, @struq, @htto, @Epsylon3, @maniac103, @walter79, @czechop, @kabaldan, and @Kayant. Many thanks to all of them, and to anyone I may have forgotten. Thanks also to @okij and other Defy users who have helped with testing new builds and identifying bugs for the developers to solve.
suggestion for improvement
Thanks for the guide. I'm pretty sure it is very useful for beginners!
I would suggest to try to get rid of as much text as possible and make it more step-by-step-y, you know what I mean? People (at least I recognized that on me) tend to give up quickly when it comes to reading. Right now it looks really difficult!
Just a suggestions. People will still appreciate your work as is. Thanks.
CM 7 and SBFS
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The following is a guide that I wrote for one of my family members, and I decided to post it here so that others may benefit. I know there are numerous similar guides already in the forums, but they have not been updated recently. I intend to keep this guide updated for as long as I own a Defy (and I have no plans to get rid of my beloved phone anytime soon).
This guide explains how to install either CyanogenMod 11 (CM11) or SlimKat roms (aftermarket firmwares of Android 4.4) on your Motorola Defy (MB525) or Defy+ (MB526). Please note that neither the CyanogenMod development team nor the Slim Roms development team officially support the Defy. Thankfully, a number of independent developers are working hard to port those roms to the Defy, and the present versions are mostly (but not completely) bug-free and stable. A special thanks to @Quarx, who has been faithfully updating our phone to newer and better firmwares since the beginning of Defy history, and has undoubtedly put more work into this project than anyone else. Thanks also to our many other developers, past and present: @TJKV (who uses Quarx's kernel sources to port SlimKat to the Defy), @Blechd0se (who has made significant contributions to the kernel development for the Defy and also developed the Aero Control app that we use to fine-tune the performance of our phones), @SlugZero, @YetAnotherForumUser, @struq, @htto, @Epsylon3, @maniac103, @walter79, @czechop, @kabaldan, and @Kayant. Many thanks to all of them, and to anyone I may have forgotten. Thanks also to @okij and other Defy users who have helped with testing new builds and identifying bugs for the developers to solve.
Please note: The latest CM11 and SlimKat roms for the Defy still have a few bugs, most of which are explained in a bug list that is frequently updated by okij. Although okij's bug list concerns the CM11 roms built by Quarx, most of these bugs also apply to TJKV's SlimKat roms, which are based partly on Quarx's sources.
If you just want a perfectly stable, bug-free phone, and don't care about having the latest and coolest features of Android, CM11 and SlimKat are not for you. I recommend installing CyanogenMod 7 (CM7) instead: it's very fast and perfectly stable. However, CM11 and SlimKat are continually becoming more stable, and are already usable as daily drivers if you can live with the few remaining bugs.
Installation instructions for Android 4.4 SlimKat or CM11 on the Motorola Defy or Defy+
Step 1: Make sure you've downloaded the correct files for installation.
If installing SlimKat, download the rom (Slim-mb526-4.4.2.build.4-UNOFFICIAL-20140407-2344.zip) and Google Apps package (minimal_Slim_AIO_gapps.4.4.2.build.4.zip) here.
If installing CM11, download the rom here and the minimal Google Apps package (4-16_GApps_Minimal_4.4.2_signed.zip) here.
Put both files on your phone's SD card. Also download defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip and safewipe.zip, and put those files on the SD card too.
Step 2: Install Team Win Recovery (TWRP) version 2.6.3.0 or newer.
If you have already installed a custom recovery on your phone (e.g. ClockWorkMod or an earlier version of TWRP) and you know how to use it, just flash defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip and proceed to the next step. If you've never used a custom recovery, keep reading.
If you're using a stock rom from Motorola, you first need to root the phone and install 2ndInit. Run the 2ndInit app and use it to install the custom recovery (ClockworkMod Recovery). Then reboot the phone, and watch the small led light at the top of your phone. If the LED lights up with a blue color for a few seconds during startup, the custom recovery was installed properly, but you still need to upgrade the recovery to TWRP 2.6.3.0. Reboot the phone again and watch for the blue LED light. As soon as you see the blue light, press the volume down button to enter the bootmenu. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and the power button to select an option. Select Recovery > Custom Recovery > Backup and restore > Backup (all), and wait for the backup process to complete. This will create a backup of your system on your SD card, so you can revert to the stock rom later if needed. Next, select Go Back > install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard, and install defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0.zip.
Step 3: Installing CM11 or SlimKat
After installing TWRP 2.6.3.0, reboot the phone and enter the bootmenu again by pressing the volume down button when you see the blue LED. (Note: If you're updating from a recent version of SlimKat or CM11, you won't see any blue light, instead you'll see a screen that tells you to either press the menu button to enter recovery or the search button to continue with normal bootup.)
Enter the newly installed TeamWin Recovery, which you can navigate with the touchscreen rather than the volume buttons. Wait 30 seconds before proceeding, to make sure the recovery is behaving in a stable way. (If the phone spontaneously reboots, just try again.) Then select Install, choose safewipe.zip, then swipe to confirm the flash. In the same way, flash the rom of your choice (either SlimKat or CM11).
If you installed SlimKat, you can now install the minimal_Slim_AIO_gapps file in the same way, then reboot the phone.
If you installed installed CM11, don't flash the Google Apps package yet, or it will conflict with the Cyanogenmod setup and cause an error. You must first reboot the phone and allow it to fully boot up. Then reboot the phone once more and go into TWRP recovery again. (Note: This time, you won't see the blue LED light; instead you'll see a screen indicating that you can press the menu button to enter the recovery.) Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe > and wipe the Dalvik Cache and the Cache. Then press the back button twice to return to the main menu and select Install, then install the GApps_Minimal_4.4.2 zip file, and reboot the phone.
Note: The first boot will take a while (typically 5-10 minutes), since the phone has to build the Dalvik Cache.
Step 4: Configure the Rom.
Go to System settings > Advanced options > Device > Baseband selection, and make sure that the correct baseband is selected for your region and carrier.
Open the HWA Settings app (which is already installed as part of the rom) and disable HWA for all apps except ones that really need it. (I disable HWA for everything except the camera. The latest version of Google Maps also requires HWA, but I’m using an older version that doesn’t.)
I recommend installing Aero Control from the Google Play store, which will allow you to tweak many settings to improve the performance of your phone. I'll post some suggested settings when I have time later; but for starters, I recommend the following: In the Aero Control app, go to CPU Performance > Governor Settings, and select “ondemand”. The default is Interactive governor, which may be able to deliver slightly better performance if you know how to tweak its settings, but its default settings aren’t very good, so I recommend using On Demand at least initially.
I also recommend installing Greenify, which you can use to “hibernate” any apps that you don’t want to run automatically at startup.
Step 5: Thank our awesome developers, and donate to them if you can.
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Hey
very usefull guide, thank you for it.
Two suggestions
Can you add how to switch back to CM7 from CM11 for those that installed and did not liked it?
and SBFS this Guide is intented for those who already know alot of topics like TWRP
can you insert a referneces to guide explaining how to root?
Thanks @measel and @yosef_a for your suggestions. I'll try to implement these ideas as soon as I have time.
Nice Guide
Thanks @Proverbs2 for this great guide.
For the sake of completeness, I would suggest you to add a section in the post on How to safely update from one nightly to a another newer/older nightly.
Iloveyou and thanks for that guide I've made my first succeded rom install ever
MelaPL said:
Iloveyou and thanks for that guide I've made my first succeded rom install ever
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Congratulations! :laugh:
Aero kernel on SlimKat
Hello, first of all great guide, big thanks.
Did anyone have this problem using Aero Kernel (which is still awesome app :good on SK, every time i instal Aero k. and start to using it phone display become so dark that only in total dark place (brightnes is set to auto) is posible to read (relly hard), and after uninstaling AK every is fine
Did I miss something? tx
Mislav12 said:
Hello, first of all great guide, big thanks.
Did anyone have this problem using Aero Kernel (which is still awesome app :good on SK, every time i instal Aero k. and start to using it phone display become so dark that only in total dark place (brightnes is set to auto) is posible to read (relly hard), and after uninstaling AK every is fine
Did I miss something? tx
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That's a strange bug. I'm using Aero Control on SlimKat 4.0, and I've never had that problem. Which SlimKat version are you using? Are you using the latest version of Aero Control from the Play store?
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That's a strange bug. I'm using Aero Control on SlimKat 4.0, and I've never had that problem. Which SlimKat version are you using? Are you using the latest version of Aero Control from the Play store?
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Firs of all thaks for reply.
I'm got one device on SK 3.85 (20140323) and other on 4.0 (didn't try to use aero kernel because of problems with first one-stupid me), eveythig working great, (first time I instal it, SK take my breath, really can't searching for more with that old and hardware limited device like Defy is). Used Aero Kernel from Play store, these days was the latest (about month ago), take a chance 3-4 times during 10 days but allways with same result - start to using AK, about 5-10 hours having no issue and then darknes
Another thing that I notice (forgive me if i'm on wrong thread, can't make post on dev section), when my devices was on stock ROM after installing 2nd booth app (nothing else) the phones start to have screen wake up delay, just like now, 2-3 sec. Is it possible to exist some connection or is just coincidence!?
Mislav12 said:
start to using AK, about 5-10 hours having no issue and then darknes
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In Aero Control settings, try going to GPU Control > Display Color, and make sure "Energy Saver" is not selected.
after installing 2nd booth app (nothing else) the phones start to have screen wake up delay, just like now, 2-3 sec. Is it possible to exist some connection or is just coincidence!?
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Do you mean 2nd Boot (not Booth)? What exactly are you installing, and where did you get it?
Have you tried changing your governor settings for better wake-up performance? The default governor (Interactive) is set to limit the CPU frequency to 600 MHz when the screen is off, which can cause slow wakeup. In Aero Control, try changing the governor to OnDemand (or set suspend_enabled to 0 for Interactive governor). That might help.
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In Aero Control settings, try going to GPU Control > Display Color, and make sure "Energy Saver" is not selected.
Do you mean 2nd Boot (not Booth)? What exactly are you installing, and where did you get it?
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You're wright, there is no left or right boot for Defy :silly:, i was thinking about 2ndInitDefy app, just didn't read well before posted. Defy on stock ROM with this app (only rooted, and 2ndInit installed!) became lagy when call is reciving.
Have you tried changing your governor settings for better wake-up performance? The default governor (Interactive) is set to limit the CPU frequency to 600 MHz when the screen is off, which can cause slow wakeup. In Aero Control, try changing the governor to OnDemand (or set suspend_enabled to 0 for Interactive governor). That might help.
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Will try tomorrow and report.
Thanks a lott.
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i was thinking about 2ndInitDefy app, just didn't read well before posted. Defy on stock ROM with this app (only rooted, and 2ndInit installed!) became lagy when call is reciving.
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That's very strange. I wonder if the SndInitDefy app is somehow conflicting with another app that you use. Try taking logs with CatLog and see if that provides any clues.
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That's very strange. I wonder if the SndInitDefy app is somehow conflicting with another app that you use. Try taking logs with CatLog and see if that provides any clues.
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To late for log taking, won't go back on stock rom. Beside, settings for Aero K. you recommend are super, no problem annymore. Got my voice on presidential elections!:good:
Thanks for compiling this guide. I've been using OmniRom for some weeks on both my Defys and it's worked with very few problems. I wanted to give Quarx latest build a try though, so followed your guide, as previously when I've flashed Quarx CM11, I've had problems with the 4 lower buttons not working. However after attempting to install Safewipe from TWRP, my phone froze on the Moto logo and I had to flash the stock rom and start again. I'm running CM7.2 on my spare phone. Strange that Safewipe caused the very problem that it's meant to avoid on my phone.
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Thanks for compiling this guide. I've been using OmniRom for some weeks on both my Defys and it's worked with very few problems. I wanted to give Quarx latest build a try though, so followed your guide, as previously when I've flashed Quarx CM11, I've had problems with the 4 lower buttons not working. However after attempting to install Safewipe from TWRP, my phone froze on the Moto logo and I had to flash the stock rom and start again. I'm running CM7.2 on my spare phone. Strange that Safewipe caused the very problem that it's meant to avoid on my phone.
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That's unusual. Did you remember to flash defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0, reboot into TWRP version 2.6.3.0, and wait 30 seconds before flashing safewipe?
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That's unusual. Did you remember to flash defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0, reboot into TWRP version 2.6.3.0, and wait 30 seconds before flashing safewipe?
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The TWRP version was integral to OmniRom, so I think it was v2.7.0.0. However after booting into TWRP I doubt I waited 30 seconds before flashing Safewipe. Why the need to wait?
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The TWRP version was integral to OmniRom, so I think it was v2.7.0.0. However after booting into TWRP I doubt I waited 30 seconds before flashing Safewipe. Why the need to wait?
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TWRP is unstable, and sometimes causes random reboots within the first 20 seconds. I'm guessing your phone rebooted while flashing safewipe.
Home buuton stopped working
After a couple of months of using slimkat v.3.85 today home button stopped working. There is also problem with notification, and telephony (not able to reach the phone, but making calls from device is possible). I found that someone has similar symptoms in Quarks kk4.4 thread:
Sounds like the device got 'unprovisioned', this sometimes happens and leads to at least some of the effects you listed: status bar problems, home button, settings. If you haven't nuked the thing yet you might try to manually set the provisioning bits:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
db=/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
prv_dev="INSERT INTO secure (name,value) VALUES ('device_provisioned','1'); INSERT INTO global (name,value) VALUES ('device_provisioned','1'); INSERT INTO secure (name,value) VALUES ('user_setup_complete','1');"
/system/xbin/sqlite3 "$db" "$prv_dev"
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I'v tried tu run that script but with no luck, i am getting errors. It is probably becaouse this script is for Quarq KK not SLimkat.
Any Help? (Sorry for posting this question here, but i am unable to post in dev section.)
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After a couple of months of using slimkat v.3.85 today home button stopped working. There is also problem with notification, and telephony (not able to reach the phone, but making calls from device is possible). I found that someone has similar symptoms in Quarks kk4.4 thread:
I'v tried tu run that script but with no luck, i am getting errors. It is probably becaouse this script is for Quarq KK not SLimkat.
Any Help? (Sorry for posting this question here, but i am unable to post in dev section.)
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I've never run into that problem, and I don't know if there's any easy way to fix it, but you could try just wiping data then restoring your apps and settings with Titanium Backup. Make a nandroid backup (so if wiping data doesn't help you can restore all your data easily), then wipe data, cache, and dalvik. If that doesn't work, you may have to do a clean install.