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If your a noob, stay with OCLF
but overall i say VOODO is THE best lagfix.
The latest stock kernels collection with the latest Voodoo from supercurio are the best there are, since the latest Voodoo lag fix concerts not only /data into EXT4 but /system, /cache and /dbdata as well.
Another benefit of Voodoo over the OCLF is the filesystem used, OCLF is EXT2 based, it is faster than EXT4 but less reliable and there are reports that the lag comes back up in a few weeks or even days after the install.
I just Voodoo fixed my Nero V1 install with JL4+latest Voodoo, and the thing flies off the charts. My experience was always good with the Samsung stock RFS, good but not great, and with Voodoo it is great!
P.S. Do not forget to RTFM or you will be a sad panda one day.
lqaddict said:
The latest stock kernels collection with the latest Voodoo from supercurio are the best there are, since the latest Voodoo lag fix concerts not only /data into EXT4 but /system, /cache and /dbdata as well.
Another benefit of Voodoo over the OCLF is the filesystem used, OCLF is EXT2 based, it is faster than EXT4 but less reliable and there are reports that the lag comes back up in a few weeks or even days after the install.
I just Voodoo fixed my Nero V1 install with JL4+latest Voodoo, and the thing flies off the charts. My experience was always good with the Samsung stock RFS, good but not great, and with Voodoo it is great!
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whats RTFM?
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whats RTFM?
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read the effin manual; basically, just ensure you do your hw with any lagfix and backup with nandroid first
also: get comfortable with odin before embarking on any crazy adventures
Lol especially if u like to flash a new rom every other day like me.
Same here i only used OCLF with my roms, i never used Voodoo. I see some people dont like to use Voodoo, and it can be dangerous if you dont uninstall it. Im assuming to just disable Voodoo you make that folder in the voodoo folder and thats it right?
I also say Voodoo. I used to use OCLF but I like voodoo a lot better. And voodoo is as easy as pie to install these days. Just flash a voodoo enabled Kernel.
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Same here i only used OCLF with my roms, i never used Voodoo. I see some people dont like to use Voodoo, and it can be dangerous if you dont uninstall it. Im assuming to just disable Voodoo you make that folder in the voodoo folder and thats it right?
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Very close, it is a file rather than a folder. Basically that is it though. There is even a flashable version you can do from Clockwork Recovery.
It is just absolutely imperative that you disable it before doing anything that will change these file systems (/system, /data, /dbdata, or /cache) outside of the running OS. Things that might do this will include: flash a new ROM, flash a mod that will write to any of those file systems, or clear the dalvik cache.
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Hey guys, first off sorry if this is in the wrong section, but i REALLY need help and apparently im more booby than i thought.
So i flashed the bionix 1.3 rom back when i first saw it, and i flashed the voodoo version, so now i want to upgrade to 1.5 voodoo. The thing is, i cant disable the lagfix!
What i do is place the folder called ONLY " disable lagfix " and reboot, and i hear the robot lady SAY that it successfully converted back to rfs! so it WORKS.
But then when i boot into recovery to flash bionix 1.5, EVERYTIME, it says converting back to ext4 -_-
PLEASE HELP ME!
place the folder...?
it's supposed to be "disable-lagfix" in /sdcard/Voodoo and reboot.
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place the folder...?
it's supposed to be "disable-lagfix" in /sdcard/Voodoo and reboot.
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JAC himself said for it to be "disable lagfix" and ya i put in in /sdcard/Voodoo
but ill try the dash in disable-lagfix
Weird.. I remembered it said "disable-lagfix" in the past. Guess he must of changed it, but I did name it disable-lagfix yesterday prior to flashing Frankin-Twiz Update4 and it has never done me wrong with uninstalling Voodoo.
I just took a blank text file named Disable lagfix (taking out the .txt of course) and dumped it in the Voodoo folder, worked just fine for me.
Could it possibly be a Bionix bug?
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Weird.. I remembered it said "disable-lagfix" in the past. Guess he must of changed it, but I did name it disable-lagfix yesterday prior to flashing Frankin-Twiz Update4 and it has never done me wrong with uninstalling Voodoo.
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I tried the dash in disable lagfix and it said succeffully reverted back to rfs like it dos without the dash. now, do i DELETE the folder called voodoo b4 booting into recovery to flash bionix 1.5 or do i leave it there?
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I just took a blank text file named Disable lagfix (taking out the .txt of course) and dumped it in the Voodoo folder, worked just fine for me.
Could it possibly be a Bionix bug?
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im not sure, but i just did a folder and the robot lady SAID it was converting to rfs... but it said it last time too and once i boot into recovery it says going back to ext4. so do i DELETE anything b4 going to recovery? do i leave the voodoo folder there?
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I tried the dash in disable lagfix and it said succeffully reverted back to rfs like it dos without the dash. now, do i DELETE the folder called voodoo b4 booting into recovery to flash bionix 1.5 or do i leave it there?
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No it doesnt matter.. you can leave the folder there, if you leave the file "disable-lagfix" (or "disable lagfix").. it will still work. Just Voodoo won't be activated. I don't use Bionix so I don't know if he included a version with VOODOO pre-installed. But if voodoo is pre-installed and disable-lagfix or disable lagfix is present then the lagfix wont be activated until you remove that file.
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But then when i boot into recovery to flash bionix 1.5, EVERYTIME, it says converting back to ext4 -_-
PLEASE HELP ME!
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If you are flashing bionix 1.5 voodoo, then it will continue to convert to ext4 no matter if you have the disable-lagfix in the Voodoo folder.
You need to flash bionix 1.5 that doesn't have the voodoo kernel.
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If you are flashing bionix 1.5 voodoo, then it will continue to convert to ext4 no matter if you have the disable-lagfix in the Voodoo folder.
You need to flash bionix 1.5 that doesn't have the voodoo kernel.
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so i should disable the lagfix, flash the original version of 1.3, then upgrade to the voodoo version of 1.5?
You need to Download: Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV Kernel
Then disable lagfix
Then flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV Kernel
Do not flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV VOODOO Kernel, if you flash this it will continue to convert it to ext4
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You need to Download: Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV Kernel
Then disable lagfix
Then flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV Kernel
Do not flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV VOODOO Kernel, if you flash this it will continue to convert it to ext4
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wait but then i CANT use voodoo anymore?
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so i should disable the lagfix, flash the original version of 1.3, then upgrade to the voodoo version of 1.5?
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You must be joking!... Voodoo is a kernel that converts rfs to ext4 which = "lagfix" ... So if you continue to flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV VOODOO it will continue to convert to
ext4.
Again you must Download and Flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV Kernel
You are causing a constant loop
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wait but then i CANT use voodoo anymore?
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if you disable the lag fix, then you are not using voodoo
This is what you do....
Flash Bionix 1.5 w/JACs OC/UV VOODOO
Disable lagfix
Reboot
That's it! DO NOT flash it again!!... Every time you flash it you are installing the "lagfix" again which converts to ext4
This has been moved to the Q&A sub-forum. Please post any future questions there and not in the development sub-forum.
As far as your problem goes: When you create the "disable lagfix" file in the Voodoo folder within your SDCard and reboot, after it's finish disabling the lagfix, DO NOT DELETE the "disable lagfix" file until AFTER you have finished flashing the new ROM. After you have done this, THEN you can remove the file and the process will convert the new ROM's /data partition to ext4 (if you flashed another voodoo kernel, that is.)
The file not only converts the EXT4 back to RFS but also PREVENTS the conversion of RFS to EXT4.
Complete newb here... So i just did the disable voodoo thing exactly as it says here and now my screen is stuck on the vibrant screen not doing anything. Should i pull the battery or??? yeah i got nothin.
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Complete newb here... So i just did the disable voodoo thing exactly as it says here and now my screen is stuck on the vibrant screen not doing anything. Should i pull the battery or??? yeah i got nothin.
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Did you hear Linda say anything? It stays on the Vibrant screen while converting but you should hear a voice letting you know the progress and an ETA
What are the chances of having clockwork back up ext4 in the future so every time backups are needed to be made or restored, we don't have to disable Voodoo. If disabling voodoo didn't take 20 minutes and/or consistently work I wouldn't mind so much. I am no kind of developer, I am just wondering if this can be done and if somebody (aka. Koush) would want to do it.
Second the request or a workaround.
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For clockworkmod to work it needs to be integrated with a kernel that supports ext4 and mountpoints need to be fixed. I plan on taking a stab at it tonight, but from koush's previous responses I doubt it will ever be integrated into the "official" clockworkmod (available from RomManager, etc). If successful, I'll check with koush about distributing it.
Sweet and good luck!!
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That would be awesome JT. I love Voodoo but I also love being able to flash new stuff daily that comes out and not being able to restore really puts a hurtin on that fun! thanks for lookin into it.
Would be great if Clockwork and Voodoo played nice together. Both are really necessities for a Galaxy S phone.
out of curiosity, does voodoo and clockwork play nicely on any of the galaxy s phones?
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out of curiosity, does voodoo and clockwork play nicely on any of the galaxy s phones?
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you can use them together, the specific issue is that the nandroid backups made using clockwork do not carry over the Ext4 file system that was put in place when you dumped the voodoo kernel on the phone....
so in a nutshell, when you have been running a voodoo kernel and then decide to revert by loading a clockwork backup, the Ext4 file system remains but the backup doesn't have that in it, so you get an instant conflict that basically semi-bricks the phone and takes a bunch of work to get it straightened out
they are talking about getting clockwork to recognize and retain Ext4 file system when making and restoring backups using clockwork
someone more knowledgeable can fill in the blanks i left from a technical aspect if they want, but i went through hell because of this so i have a basic understanding of why my phone did what it did after i did what i did....LOL
Er...
Nothing clockworkmod can backup and restore should affect Voodoo.
For the Fascinate, Nandroid does not back up:
1. The kernel (which is needed for voodoo)
2. The mbr (also needed for voodoo)
3. Data (because of voodoo)
So if you just want to restore your system, have at it, it should be a non issue.
I guess what Im saying is I wish it would back up data.
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you can use them together, the specific issue is that the nandroid backups made using clockwork do not carry over the Ext4 file system that was put in place when you dumped the voodoo kernel on the phone....
so in a nutshell, when you have been running a voodoo kernel and then decide to revert by loading a clockwork backup, the Ext4 file system remains but the backup doesn't have that in it, so you get an instant conflict that basically semi-bricks the phone and takes a bunch of work to get it straightened out
they are talking about getting clockwork to recognize and retain Ext4 file system when making and restoring backups using clockwork
someone more knowledgeable can fill in the blanks i left from a technical aspect if they want, but i went through hell because of this so i have a basic understanding of why my phone did what it did after i did what i did....LOL
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i get the limitations, what i'm asking is if all the galaxy s phones have the same "problem" with CW and voodoo (the captivate, vibrant, epic) or if it's just a fascinate thing.
i thought nandroids did back up /data?
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i get the limitations, what i'm asking is if all the galaxy s phones have the same "problem" with CW and voodoo (the captivate, vibrant, epic) or if it's just a fascinate thing.
i thought nandroids did back up /data?
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It can't backup, what it cannot read.
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i get the limitations, what i'm asking is if all the galaxy s phones have the same "problem" with CW and voodoo .
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Yes.
i thought nandroids did back up /data?
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Yes, this is default behavior.
at least it's not some weird quirk specific to the fascinate.
i misread your post adrynalyne, i thought you were saying that clockwork didn't backup /data on all phones...
Voodoo is amazing. I was late to the game but supercurio is changing the SGS line with these kernels he is dropping. Huge fan.
Only problem, it needs to be disabled before you flash something.
Enter the app, Voodoo Toggle.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/voodoo-toggle-reboot-button/com.zennmaster.rebootButton
Basically it does two things:
1 - tells you if you have voodoo
2 - lets you easily enable/disable voodoo
Genius.
TW also has a flashable .zip that does just the same. But im sure there are people out there who would like the app-format. good find.
^ yeah, compliments to a tweet I read last night (@lovellkid I believe). The app does a really good job for me so far.
I've not tried the flashable zip (or just adding the "disable voodoo"), but whatever method is convenient.... nice to have alternatives!
If you're running Nero ..then you can enable / disable voodoo in the CWM recovery menu...but will give this a try.
Also im looking for a way to make Linda say "Voodoo lagfix activated" everytime I boot ... any way to make it do that?
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Voodoo 5 fixed this issue by including a Modified CWM in the kernel so there is no need for this anymore.
FYI, this was posted in the latest Nero thread but you do NOT have to disable Voodoo unless you are flashing a new rom or kernel. Flashing add on's like the lock screen or doing a restore does not require you to disable Voodoo.
Voodoo converts your RFS file system to EXT.
If you're using one of the Stock kernels that Supercurio has recently supplied in his thread, the "red" CWM included offers the many options to control Voodoo right from CWM. Now that all RFS partitions are converted to EXT4 by Voodoo, there's no need to disable it when flashing a rom unless the included kernel lacks support for EXT4.
It's also fairly simple to just remove / replace the zImage that accompanies most ROMS. Why would you remove / replace it? There isn't any need to flash the kernel that comes with the ROM if you don't intend to use it and the one you're using is already compatible. Replacing it makes it convenient for later flashing if you need to flash both again for whatever reason.
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FYI, this was posted in the latest Nero thread but you do NOT have to disable Voodoo unless you are flashing a new rom or kernel. Flashing add on's like the lock screen or doing a restore does not require you to disable Voodoo.
Voodoo converts your RFS file system to EXT.
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If you are restoring something that was not EXT4, I assure you this will be a problem.
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If you're using one of the Stock kernels that Supercurio has recently supplied in his thread, the "red" CWM included offers the many options to control Voodoo right from CWM. Now that all RFS partitions are converted to EXT4 by Voodoo, there's no need to disable it when flashing a rom unless the included kernel lacks support for EXT4.
It's also fairly simple to just remove / replace the zImage that accompanies most ROMS. Why would you remove / replace it? There isn't any need to flash the kernel that comes with the ROM if you don't intend to use it and the one you're using is already compatible. Replacing it makes it convenient for later flashing if you need to flash both again for whatever reason.
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I agree with all of this, but like I said above.... I just think this app is an easy solution, and a good alternative that might be more noob-friendly. That said, I agree this is the method I'll probably use. The first time I flahed voodoo 5 it was enabled, but I still had my green CWR... guess it depends on how you boot into recovery (3 buttons = red, using CWR = green (no disable option))
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I agree with all of this, but like I said above.... I just think this app is an easy solution, and a good alternative that might be more noob-friendly. That said, I agree this is the method I'll probably use. The first time I flahed voodoo 5 it was enabled, but I still had my green CWR... guess it depends on how you boot into recovery (3 buttons = red, using CWR = green (no disable option))
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Ditto. +1,000 on the easy solution. This hopefully will help all the, "how do I tell if Voodoo is enabled/disabled" comments, and plus will give the extra confirmation.
This app rocks, I have the apk installed and I just tried it, and it does just that. Click on disable voodoo and click reboot, and it is done. Awesome app indeed.
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I agree with all of this, but like I said above.... I just think this app is an easy solution, and a good alternative that might be more noob-friendly.
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Agreed. I used to use this app before I realized that there was a new option in CWM to do it there. I still have the app installed by haven't been using it lately.
This app will assist a lot of users when in doubt and add great functionality to the
Thanks s15274n,
This app will assist a lot of users when in doubt and add great functionality to the Vibrants.
This will help people who dont think about things that are not in theyre face ie not remembering to disable voodoo before flashing anything and resulting in a soft brick its a great find
Nero2voodoo+jl5 modem
Just wondering what is voodoo exactly? I flashed to nero v3, but not sure about enabling voodoo because I'm more concerned about battery life. However, besides the notes on that page, what else does voodoo do?
Your current system type is RTF or something.
Voodoo makes it ext4,.which is faster, more stable, and currently the latest thing.
I don't understand why every rom doesn't have voodoo built in
Enable it. You'll enjoy the benefits & your battery life will be fine.
Just remember to disable voodoo via recovery before flashing back to a previous backup or flashing a new kernel.
You're battery Will be fine. I've been running nero since day one and the battery is fantastic with voodoo enabled. Also tried it disabled, and haven't noticed any difference.
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Voodoo DOES effect battery but by so low that you can barely notice
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Your current system type is RTF or something.
Voodoo makes it ext4,.which is faster, more stable, and currently the latest thing.
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To add a little more to the mostly correct explanation above: This is the file system used by your phone -- how it keeps track of file and folder names and sizes and contents and permissions and so on. The Windows equivalent would be file systems like FAT32 and NTFS. That's why there is a conversion when you enable voodoo -- it's changing the Samsung RFS system to ext4.
(RFS stands for Robust File System, which is Samsung's spin on a FAT file system from the old days of DOS... so you can see why people don't have much respect for it. Android by default from Google uses YAFF.)
It's probably safe to say that in the full-size computer world, most Linux systems run some sort of ext-based file system.
It's a Very Good Thing.
I'm running Nero V3. How do I know if I have voodoo enabled?
Never mind. Figured it out.
Thanks for the explanations, just out of curiousity can you also install nero updates on top of each other without any concerns?
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Thanks for the explanations, just out of curiousity can you also install nero updates on top of each other without any concerns?
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The first day I flashed Nero I messed up something with Titanium backup and decided to just wipe and flash again. I had already enabled voodoo and I did not do anything to it before I flashed and everything worked out fine.
What is the difference between voodoo and nonvoodoo
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A kernel is labeled voodoo or nonvoodoo depending on whether it can run with voodoo lagfix enabled.
Of course, that begs the question "what is voodoo lagfix?" It's a different filesystem (ext4) than the one normally used for the fascinate and others (rfs). ext4 is a faster filesystem. Now, this speedup will only happen for things that involve I/O heavily, such as installs, backups, restores, etc.
Voodoo lagfix is an improvement, although a small one (unless you worship the quadrant benchmark ). And you can screw up your phone trying to convert to voodoo. Fortunately, if you're experienced to flashing, you should have no trouble fixing such a problem if it ever occurs. So it's not risky unless you're really new.
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Where can i get voodoo lagfix for my showcase? Im already on the 2.2 firware and want to try the voodoo kernel. Im new to all this but i have been sucessful with everything so far just cant seem to get access to voodoo file for showcase.