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[FAQ] >> RBAP for miniCM7 by nAa, nAa's kernel X10mini/X8/x10miniPRO .: 03/12/2012 :.
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FAQ for MiniCM7, nAa kernel, FXP (should be added soon) and any other custom rom maybe
reading may answer to lots of your questions !
for X10mini, X8 & x10miniPRO
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since people do not pay attention at this FAQ linked in miniCM7 first post,
[*]i decided to create a new thread dedicated to Q&A about miniCM7 and nAa's kernel
this thread is the place of your questions, answers, tips about nAa's kernel and miniCM7 by nAa
so please, as usual, read FAQ, use search option or anything else before asking commonly answered questions
the FAQ will be incremented when needed
the Q&A are in random order
before all the Q&A below : one is most important :
in order to install miniCM7 2.1.X you NOW need :
- to read this upgrade guide
- to read that post
- to unlock your bootloader (see also here)
- to flash nAa's kernel for X10mini, for X8, for x10miniPRO
if not, you will brick your phone. -> read this then, that may help you : !!!!
--> i think it is still too small ...
something else that is useful to read before asking :
Here we (nearly all? XDA members, regardless of being devs or only users [like me], me at least ) don't care about your good/bad English the important is trying to be understood and to understand the content of the threads
only ask things you can't find, or you don't understand, please if you don't understand something in any process tell us exactly where is your problem : it will optimize the answer
sometime rephrasing things can make you understand better, feel free to help us for making the most understandable sentence for anybody
i'm always trying to use a proper English (not so easy for a non native English ^^)
but if there's something misunderstood because of my English your are welcome to correct me
BUT if you don't make the effort to read, I won't make the effort to answer (ok, you can't read everything... but read the minimum )
that's it
Instructions regarding miniCM7-2.1.X installation:
Download the latest all-in-one package from the release link that follows
Backup your /data contents: contacts, apps, sms, etc. or backup via recovery
Move the MiniCM7-xxx.zip to the root folder of your sdcard and rename it to update.zip. Optionally, download the suggested Google Apps for CM7 (check http://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/ if you want to experiment with other gapps versions)
Unlock your bootloader, if you haven't already, using the stuff in unlock/ folder. Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225 for a nice tutorial
Flash the nAa kernel using Flashtool. To to this:
- Turn off your phone
- Start the Flashtool\X10FlashTool.exe and select Flash. Then select the E10_nAaxxx kernel firmware (this flashes both the kernel.sin and the loader.sin)
- Keep the back button pressed while connecting the usb cable. Flashtool should detect your phone and flash the kernel.
- Once done, disconnect the usb cable and power on the phone.
Once the logo appears, press the back button repeatedly to enter CWM4.x.
- Select 'backup and restore -> Backup'
- Select 'wipe data/factory reset' (SUGGESTED)
- Select 'apply update from sdcard'
- Flash gapps
Reboot (first boot will take ~2 mins)
Once your device has booted, you can navigate to CM Settings -> System -> Update notifications and select 'Register'. This way you can get update notifications on new versions of MiniCM7!
>>>IMPORTANT GUIDE FOR USERS WITH PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS. <<< by ronaldvalles, thx to him
miniCM website is now available
clic on the red text above Chatroom for support is now available
clic on the red text above
register, and then enjoy
tell your device's name, and the rom+kernel you are using________________________________
FAQ :
for miniCM9 refer to THIS THREAD PLEASE
for quick search, use ctrl+f and enter keyword, you should find an answer to your question
1/ I can’t see incoming call number, what can I do ?
Change CM Settings -> Lockscreen -> Style options -> Incoming call style choose sliding tabs
2/ my LED is not blinking properly is there any way to change that?
If you’re using miniCM 2.0.5 you must delete delete /system/lib/hw/lights.x10mini.so
If you’re using miniCM 2.0.6 & 2.0.7, 2.1.0,2.1.1, 2.1.2or2.1.3 you must delete /system/lib/hw/lights.robyn.so with rootexplorer or any other file manager that allows you to explore and modify root files
handcent led settings does not work properly with lights.robyn.so
of course, you need to reboot your phone after that.
then : After the restart, go to CyanogenMod settings/Interface/LED notifications/Advanced make sure everything is unchecked, select Reset and then reboot again.
of course, you need to reboot your phone after that.
also try this : go to CyanogenMod settings/Interface/LED notifications/Advanced then tick and untick "random colors" this may solve everything if not :
MarkMRL said:
By ticking and unticking everything a few times randomly, I probably triggered the random flag to update correctly, thus fixing the blinking color. Now I can select a color and have it blink normally.
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you can"t delete the file? see q33/
REDELETE AFTER EACH UPDATE if you have the same problem SINCE THE FILE IS REWRITTEN
this Q/A2 is also True for all builds of MiniCM9 and 10
3/I want SE stock keyboard on this ROM !!
Just long press on any txt you’re typing on, “choose input method” then choose default input
4/ I’m already running an older version on miniCM7 (2.0.4 for example) do I have to perform a factory reset/ full wipe ?
There’s no need to factory reset in that case
you may have to perform this to avoid performance issue : here
5/ I’m already running an older version on miniCM6 (1.0.2 for example) do I have to perform a factory reset/ full wipe ?
Yes, absolutely, same as if you were under gingerDX, SE stock rom or any other non miniCM7 based. you will loose ALL your data that are on phone memory (sms/mms, contacts, calendar...) if you're sync to a google account, your contacts and calendar should be preserved
q4/ and q5/ : to upgrade from any version of miniCM below 2.1.X you need an unlocked bootloader, and to flash nAa's kernel !
all is explain in the first lines of this post
6/ how can I activate overclock or undervolt ?
Open CMsettings/performances/CPUsettings/ then tick overclock OR undervolt, undervolt is automatically activated with overclock.
Remember not to tick “set on boot” option if you’re trying frequenies upper than 710 that could make your phone unstable or being damaged.
for miniCM7 2.0.6 you also need to flash the module hotfix to see overclock/undervolt working
no need to install that for 2.0.7, see Q 16/
for nAa07+ and miniCM7-2.1.6+, Open CMsettings/performances/CPUsettings/,
Remember not to tick “set on boot” option if you’re trying frequenies upper than 710 that could make your phone unstable or being damaged.
Since OC is now embedded in kernel, no module to enable (so OC option disappeared!), if you want to OC only, just choose the freq, if you want to undervolt too, tick undervolt option !
7/ i'm actually using Xrecovery can i install miniCM7 directly ?
no, you can't, you first need to install clockworkmod recovery from the link given in the first post (put in on the root of your sd card, then reboot to recovery, "install custom zip", reboot : cwm recovery is now installed, you can flash this ROM )
8/ i can't download some apps from the market
download 'market enabler' and select T-mobile Usa as fake provider, then retry to search and download them. that should work
9/ random problems that are unknown for anyody?
reflash the rom, i.e. reinstall the rom zip trough recovery
&/or
first backup, then do a factory reset, or restart from the beginning, it could solve lots of problem (you will loose ALL your data that are on phone memory (sms/mms, contacts, calendar...) if you're sync to a google account, your contacts and calendar should be preserved)
you may have to perform this to avoid performance issue : here
10/ i own a X10miniPRO (u20i) does this ROM suites to this phone?
NO,No, and No this ROM is ONLY for X10mini (e10i/e10a) not for any other phone [a version is also available for X8, in the X8 section.]
edit : there is a version for minPRO available here so the ROM suites to X10mini, X8 and X10miniPRO in their respective version
11/ my battery is draining so fast ... what should i do ?
first calibrate your battery by fully charging your phone, then reboot into recovery, select Advanced/Wipe Battery Stats and then unplug and reboot
if there's no improvement so far
- see if there's app running always in the background
- look in CyanogenMod settings/Interface/LED notifications/Advanced make sure radom is not ticked
12/ i have installed minicm7 when i power on the phone it stuck on cyanogen 7 logo. what should i do.
does your phone comply to the conditions of the first post ?
if yes and if you can access to CWMrecovery, then reflash the rom and/or factory reset (you will loose ALL your data that are on phone memory (sms/mms, contacts, calendar...) if you're sync to a google account, your contacts and calendar should be preserved)
if not or if you can't access to CWM use Sony Ericsson Update Service to recover your phone as if it was out of the box (you will loose ALL your data that are on phone memory (sms/mms, contacts, calendar...) if you're sync to a google account, your contacts and calendar should be preserved)
13/ in the default input method, when i scroll down/up the "-,?,!,@,_ ..." & emoticons menu until it stops itself, the keyboard remains froozen
rotate your screen and this will be fixed, and don't scroll this violently
14/ app2SD and other features aren't working with 2.0.6, why is that?
for miniCM7 2.0.6 you also need to flash the module hotfix to see all the modules working (oc; uv; app2sd...)
15/
novicebg said:
The radio starts playing on speaker instead of on handsfree.
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you may first need to choose speaker, and then handfree to route radio correctly (may happen each tile the radio is started...)
16/ i want to install 2.0.7, do I have to install hotfix from 2.0.6?
no you don't : each hotfix is specific of each version
"module hotfix" was for 2.0.6 not 2.0.7
17/ where are market, gmail and other google apps ????
you seem not have read carefully the first post : you need to flash gapps via CWM after flashing the ROM in order to use google services!
18/
mrozilla said:
With CM7 I need a ext partition? I have a standard 2GB card with the X10 MINI and I did not do anything with partitions, is that ok?
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nAa's first post!!! said:
App2sd / Dalvik2sd compatible with 2.1 app2sd (storing to ext2/3/4 pre-existing partition is detected and mounted as such)
Gingerbread's native App2sd (storing to fat)
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there is an app2sd storing to FAT feature.
so you don't need any ext partition
but if you have an ext partition on your SD, then it should be used automatically.
19/
hertell said:
Hi folks!
I have tried to find in this thread info on how to enable the sonyericsson version of android market, but i with no luck.
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hertell said:
I reply to myself after getting help from matmutant.
I was looking for two different things: Getting the Sony Ericsson menu to the market, and enabling the Road Sync app that's free for SonyEricsson X10 mini users
To enable the SonyEricsson market, you need to edit the /system/build.prop file. Please be careful when you edit the file. If you mess up the file, you might get a phone that you can't boot (this can be fixed, cause i messed up a couple fo times I explain this later).
You can either just change the keys, or do like below: comment the old values with a # as the first char on the row, and write the new below.
Code:
#ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-google
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.yt=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.vs=android-sonyericsson
ro.com.google.clientidbase.gmm=android-sonyericsson
For enabling the RoadSync app (or i guess any other app that want's to verify that it's running on a real SE-phone), then do these changes:
Code:
#ro.product.model=X10mini
#ro.product.brand=SE
#ro.product.name=robyn
#ro.product.device=robyn
#ro.product.board=robyn
ro.product.model=E10i
ro.product.brand=SEMC
ro.product.name=E10i_1237-0392
ro.product.device=SonyEricssonE10i
ro.product.board=delta
#ro.product.manufacturer=SE
ro.product.manufacturer=Sony Ericsson
As I mentioned earlier, i messed up the /system/build.prop file at one point. To get this fixed, i just rebootet into recoverymode, and mounted /system. After this i could use adb (found in the android-sdk) to copy back an corrected build.prop (./adb push build.prop /system/build.prop)
I had also an other issue with the android-market app. It crashed and got stuck a couple of times, so i fixed this by uninstalling the recent update from manage applications->All->Market.
I hope my changes don't break anything for the CM7, so please if you know that CM7 needs any of these keys i changed in build.prop, then please inform me
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20/ i can't pull off the notification menu by pressing the bottom of the screen after opening notifications... only for 2.0.7 and previous builds!
it is somewhat hard to close notifications like this (sometime easy sometimes not.) just press back button and all would be fine
regarding 2.1.0+ and custom kernel :
my phone is laggy with 2.1.0 and crashes when screen goes off
it seems that on some phones, lockscreen is related to phone crash:
waiting for a fix,DustArma found a workaround :
DustArma said:
To everyone who has the lockscreen crashing problem, just disable it.
Go to Menu > Settings > CM Settings > Tablet tweaks > Disable lockscreen.
Now it won't freeze, but of course you won't have a lockscreen, that could be fixed by downloading a custom lockscreen from market though
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DustArma said:
I can confirm that replacement Lockscreens from the market, such as WidgetLocker and Simply Lockscreen will work, so just follow my instructions to disable the lockscreen and then download a replacement one from the market, this will be a good enough workaround until nAa fixes the lockscreen reboot issue some of us are having.
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---> reported to work. the phone won't freeze anymore, nor need reboots
BETTER WAY : flash miniCM7-2.1.1 that seems to fix the lock screen problem with carrier.
draco_ag said:
21/ I notced weird behaviour of CWM recovery tool.
In some options, e.g wipe cache/factory data or install zip from sdcard i receive otpions like this:
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Yes
- No
- No
Could You fix it please
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DanielFran said:
This is normal with CWM 4.x, this is to avoid that by mistake you choose YES if it have only 2 options!?!
That way, if you really want to apply YES it will be because you really want....
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22/ on 2.1.0 & 2.1.1 nAa kernel 02&03, at boot i don't have sony ericsson logo but a blue distorted image instead, is this normal?
bollitodecrema said:
Hi,
I've been loocking in the forum this problem but I can not find it. >>> answered 2000 times, even after the answer being added here.
After unlock the bootloader, when the phone startup show a worng image with blue lines before show the boot animation.
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yes it is normal, this is a kernel bug, don't worry about that it has been fixed since nAa_kernel 04
when you see that thing it's time to press back button if you want to access recovery
23/ offline charging doesn't work, and my phone boots instead when i plug it to charge, why?
for 2.1.0, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3,2.1.4 & 2.1.5 there is no offline charging due to kernel+cwm (not implemented yet ?), as a result, the phone boots up
fixed with nAa kernel07+miniCM7-2.1.6 !
WestIsland said:
24/ "portable wi-fi hotspot" works fine.
while Charging it keeps connected.
However, when not on charge, the phone turns to sleep and disconnects
Is there a way not to make it keeping connected when idle ?
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Aerobreaker said:
Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings > Click the left button and choose advanced > Wifi sleep policy > choose never ( i think u chose never when plugged in )
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waiting for a better answer... this one doesn't change anything since wifi hotspot and wifi are unrelated
for now there is no good answer, this issue should be fixed later
25/ where can i find themes for my mini? (theme chooser themes...)
themes that are fully compatible with our mini are called LDPI so look for LDPI themes !!
here are some themes : pedrocel85 thread
sensified theme : NTsense
sony blue
sony green
CM9 like theme : by ronaldvalles
theme reference : here
flashable theme : black HTC --> WARNING : this destroys stocktheme of CM and takes place instead !!
26/ i'have some problem for sending mms (data enabled) --> with CM7 you just CANT send mms without data enabled
in that case :
DaRk_dOg said:
I think that this is a common issue with CM7 and not just MiniCM7 (I experienced it on my DHD too).
Here is a small workaround for now:
Before sending the mms, disable data traffic, then enable it again and then send your mms.
You have to do it every time, before an mms but it is working for me.
Regards, D_d
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27/ i need to delete chargemon to boot up to the right recovery but :
arturos1996 said:
i deleted chargemon but cwm 4.x can't mount sdcard!!!! please help!!!!!!
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--> reboot normally and press back button, do not use the software way of booting to recovery
also try to reboot with the hardware combination : power+back , and then back multipress
each reboot rebuild the chargemon
so each time it fails you need to redelete it
28/ for ext issue, read that :
rogeliodh said:
It is failing to mount sd-ext, script /etc/init.d/05mountsd is failing with:
I/mountsd ( 1160): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 7 seconds...
I/mountsd ( 1164): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 6 seconds...
I/mountsd ( 1168): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 5 seconds...
I/mountsd ( 1172): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 4 seconds...
I/mountsd ( 1176): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 3 seconds...
I/mountsd ( 1180): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 2 seconds...
I/mountsd ( 1184): /dev/block/mmcblk0 not ready, waiting 1 seconds...
E/mountsd ( 1189): SD not found (/dev/block/mmcblk0)
I added the following mknod lines to /etc/init.d/05mountsd:
#!/system/bin/sh
#
# mount ext[234] partition from sd card
mknod /dev/block/mmcblk0 b 179 0
mknod /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 b 179 1
mknod /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 b 179 2
BB="logwrapper busybox";
and it is working now
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chicco said:
i modified the script and pushed it into the phone with adb: now everything is fixed!!!
this is a small guide:
download android sdk
download the fixed script and unzip it then copy it into the sdcard
launch a command line and To start the SDK Manager, please execute the program "tools/android"
./android
from the graphic menu install the platform tools
after the installal,go in the platform-tool directory and give theese commands
./adb remount
./adb shell
cp /sdcard 05mountsd /etc/init.d/05mountsd
then reboot the phone
now all apps in sd-ext partition are back!
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here is the file >> direct link
here is the flashable zip (EASY INSTALL)
original fix
go there to thank them :
rogeliodh's post
chicco's post
maxadamo
29/ strange output while unlocking bootloader?
read this (may help you )
30/ after unlocking the BL, my no more recognize the SIM card... What should i do?
DarkestPriest said:
first, if you are not using stock ROM reflash stock ROM&kernel with SEUS then relock, re root etc ...
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31/ CM native Screenshot doesnt work what can i do?
reboot once or twice
ChavitoArg said:
alternative (not validated for now)
with a root explorer app go to /system/app find CMScreenshot.apk ,
choose Install (replace) ,
system says trough a box: "APP not installed",
then Reboot and voila working again
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32/ about miniCM7-2.1.2+ :
Kostas1601 said:
Guys I don't see the MIUI battery bar change...how do I apply it???
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cm settings>interface>status bar tweaks>battery style? option "status bar".
33/ how to edit/delete stuff in /system using rootexplorer?
in the top of rootexplorer there is a button (mount r/w)
touch it, then it will say the /system is mounted as read/write and the button becomes (mount r/o) or something like that
you now can edit the files
34/ if you disabled the bootanimation, the first boot after applying update will seem to be VERY VERY VERY long with a black screen. don't be afraid
for 2.1.6+, when bootanimation is disabled, the kernel bootlogo is displayed instead, after a purple led blinking once
35/ can i apply update 2.1.3 without flashing nAa kernel05 ?
you shouldn't try, 2.1.3 is dependent to kernel05 !
36/ how do i enable USB tether?
settings > wireless and network > network sharing
37/ i've got an issue with SDcard : i can't install the rom since CWMrecovery says that sdcard cannot be mounted !
download sdcard formatter from here and format the sd
then copy/paste update and CWMrecovery should mount sd and install update successfully
(thx to r95)
37b/
Linkinsoldier said:
hi,
my wifi stopped working and i couldn't scan for any wifi!
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Linkinsoldier said:
i removed my existing network and re-adding them solved the problem!
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NEXT QUESTIONS ARE POST : #6
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POST #3 : useful links, tweaks & thks
... read all this, again and again,
if this wont be stickied, I will lose hope in mankind
I MADE THIS ONLY FOR X10mini, THIS MAY BE COMPATIBLE WITH X8/X10miniPRO BUT NO TESTS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED YET
1somes usefull links will be added here :
flashtool (use 0.2.9.1)
Flastool last version
SEUS found in MIN thread by dr.norton
optimal config & supercharger (thread by Pedrocel85)
unlock how to
unlock how to 2
what is the use of priority for settings in setcpu?
summary for x10mini/pro
debrick your mini
last chance debrick
miniCM wallpaper by D_d
SD formatter
flashplayer for X10 mini (use the download link for armv6) use it at you OWN risk.
[how to] change X10mini battery
IMPORTANT GUIDE FOR USERS WITH PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS. >>> and here !
Stock kernel for X10 mini ! (not pro)
denoobing, reference and help for x10miniPRO (mimmi) thx to static28
themes that are fully compatible with our mini are called LDPI so look for LDPI themes !!
here are some themes : pedrocel85 thread
sensified theme : NTsense
sony blue
sony green
theme reference : here
...
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(nearly)-Safe to remove apps :
yomiguy said:
here is my list:
(these first ones thanks to pedrocel and his optimal config thread)
DSP Manager
Gmail
Google Maps
Latitude
FOTA KILL (gOOGLE OVER THE AIR UPDATES)
Pico TTS (text to speech program/interface - if ypu arent blind u dont need it)
Voice Dial
Voice Search
(these others thanks to bojler in lets free up some memory thread)
androidian - 4MB - useless theme for me, which even isnt ldpi
browser - 320 kb - really bad browser, i use dolphin browser
calculator - i use realcalc
cmstats
cmupdatenotify useful if you want to be notified fr coming updates
cmwallpapers - 2,5MB
cyanbread - 3,6 MB also useless theme
dspmanager - always drains battery in background, and i really havent see any difference in playing music with it
email -1,5 MB - there are better alternatives
file manager - i use rootexplorer
latinime - 13 MB - i dont use this keyboard, its really too hard to use it on our devices, when you delete it, automatically is used standard multitap sony keyboard
livewallpapers - 3,8 MB if you dont use them you can delete this too
livewallpaperspicker you need it if you don't use quickpick ...
orangehaze - 1,7 MB - also, i don't use this theme
protips - that annoying android guy what is providing you tips on first boot after flashing
quicksearchbox 1,0 MB - i also dont use this, on mini pro, when opening keyboard on launcher, that search box launches.
soundrecorder - also, i use different apps for this purpose
genie widget
google books
weather and news (or newspapers, i dont remember the exact name)
an app called car home or something like that...
I think that's all
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DaRk_dOg said:
Regards, D_d
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Mrakoris/ said:
There is a demonstration of miniCM7)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5-sxnx62-c
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some tests about my config :
Dithering is enabled (wiki) so my performance may be lower than yours
values are reall unstable for each test;
if someone has some time to loose, he can make 10 tests for each settings
theses test have been made with an old version of miniCM7, will be updated later
ondemand
@ max691MHz
7.9MFLOPS
1659 antutu score
@ max600Hz (no UV, no OC)
7.6MFLOPS
1606 antutu score
smartass(v2)
@ max691MHz
8.1MFLOPS
1643 antutu score
@ max614MHz :
7.1MFLOPS
1517 antutu score
@ max600MHz (no OC, no UV)
7.5MFLOPS
1618 antutu score
interactiveX --> this cpu usage policy seems to be the best ratio atm
@ max691 MHz
7.1MFLOPS
1586 antutu score
@ max600MHz (no UV, no OC)
7.5MFLOPS
1550 antutu score
scary : with miniCM7 2.1.3
max CPU clock @691MHz
min CPU clock @122MHz
scary CPU governor
compcache disabled
JIT enabled
dithering enabled
transparency 16bits enabled
purging of assets (bitmap) diabled
home in RAm disabled
SMS/MMS in RAM disabled
VM heap size 32m
SDcard cache size 128kB
no tweaks like supercharged, OOM fixes, compache or anything else enabled
average score : 1782 (using antutu benchmark 2.4.1)
UPDATE:
antutu score : 2000!!@768MHz ondemand
(with no optimization add-on, all animations enabled, dithering, many apps installed and so on : this is not the optimal config for benchmarks...)
some more cool pics :
for more info : follow me on twitter
for battery life i use [email protected], undervolt enabled!
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you want to switch quickly between a battery saving mode and performance??
here is a somewhat simple solution >>>> CPU/governor easy and quick switching
it allows you to switch min/max CPUclock, CPU governor and enabling disabling undervolt just by pressing one widget
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supercharger optimization that can be usefull :
before updating to newer miniCM,
unsupercharge,
delete supercharger backups and
update to the new miniCM,
then resupercharge if you want
if you don't do that, you may experience some tricky problems if unsupercharging newer miniCM !
if you didn't, ofc don't complain about performance problem
SuperCharger v6 update9-RC1 ONLY for SuperCharger v6 update9 6.2.2 see the middle/end of this post!
first optimization:
1 Download SCRIPT MANAGER FROM MARKET
2 Go to this thread and download SuPERCHARGER SCRIPT 6 update9-RC1
3 Open program, load the script, Tick option run as ROOT.
in program dialog, type "1(fast)" and "enter"
4 answer properly to asked questions by the script !!
5 In main Dialog, type "4" "super UL (aggressive)" and "enter"
6 type 30 (exit) and then "enter" -->at the top you see: running becoming exit code0
7 press "close" (it was "kill" while the script was running)
8 reboot
9 now your phone uses supercharger, you don't need to run it again
another one that seems to be better for our phone (since miniCM7-2.1.3) :
another opti : (i tested and approve this to be somewhat working )
Gustavo RD78 said:
After many tests, I've found the best setting for my phone!
Use only grouping fixes OOM + bulletproof launcher script v6 supercharger, compcache kickasskernelizer standard 18% and tweaks!
The CPU is 600MHz!
I confess that I never had my phone as fast and as stable at the moment!
Back to share more news ...
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1 Download SCRIPT MANAGER FROM MARKET
2 Go to this thread and download SuPERCHARGER SCRIPT 6 update9
3 Open program, load the script, Tick option run as ROOT.
4 in program dialog, type "1(fast)" and "enter"
5 In main Dialog, type "13" "OOM grouping fixes + bullet proof launcher" and "enter"
6 type 30 (exit) and then "enter" -->at the top you see: running becoming exit code0
7 press "close" (it was "kill" while the script was running)
8 reboot
9 now your phone uses supercharger, you don't need to run it again
then settings > CMsettings > performance > compcache > 18% ; reboot
do NOT use the two at the same time, i recommend the second for better results (at least it is better on my phone)
if you want to undo theses opti :
1 run the script
2 choose 1 (fast)
3 choose 15 (UnSuperCharger)
5 wait
6 type 30 (exit) and then "enter" -->at the top you see: running becoming exit code0
7 press "close" (it was "kill" while the script was running)
8 reboot
9 now your phone uses no more supercharger.
of course, if you have any comment about the tweaks, better tweaks or anything else (e.g comments about the way of introducing the process...), please tell me
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third opti that yo may want to try :
Mischell53 said:
Good combination with:
Spare Parts program:
Windows Animations FAST
Transition Animations FAST and this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111145
Compcache 18%
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things you might want to delete : (but why?)
jorz21 said:
More free space
with rootexplorer /system/usr/zi
delete the languages that you dont need.
system/usr/keyboard-config-languages-delete all languages that you dont need...
/system/fonts delete arabic(1.1mb)fallback(3.47mb)japannese(1.12mb)
/system/media/audio-delete all the sounds that you dont need..
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Feel free to ask me about adding new answers, or anything that could be useful for users.
this thread is made for this
for my FAQ, i need to say thanks especially to :
Blagus
ChavitoArg
chicco
Dark_dog
Dettofatto
Doixanh
dr.norton
FrenchKoR
Gustavo RD78
Gx3
Linkinsoldier
maxadamo
Maxfron
Mrakoris/
NobodyAtall
Pedrocel85
pollob666
r3drogo
rogeliodh
ronaldvalles
Rooterdam
SpyderX
The_Laser
Yenkazu
yomiguy
...
for their help, their knowledge, or anything else they did that helped me to create this FAQ
and many many others that i can't remember (if i forget some names please notify )
i have done everything fine (unlocked bootloader and installed custom kernel) and made 2nd partition on SD card but when i open LINK2SD i`m getting trouble. sometimes it`s making script but after reboot i need to make script again and again. it can`t mount second partiton. what i have to do to get app2sd working?
Question ???
What is the best that I have to use a custom kernel? Thank you for your attention.
gallardo5 said:
i have done everything fine (unlocked bootloader and installed custom kernel) and made 2nd partition on SD card but when i open LINK2SD i`m getting trouble. sometimes it`s making script but after reboot i need to make script again and again. it can`t mount second partiton. what i have to do to get app2sd working?
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from which rom did you upgrade ?
I don't really understand why do you use link2sd since this feature is embedded in the rom ...
you should better delete the content of the ext partition and use gb app2sd feature
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FAQ second part since there's a max number of letters(...) per posts
38/
novicebg said:
The Sound icon on the Taskbar does not switch on and off the sound - it doesn't change the phone's state to silent, only vibrating, ringing or ringing with vibration. The other 3 icons work well - the BT, Wi-Fi and the GPS switch on and off with no problem, but the Sound and vibration... Why is that?
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ronaldvalles said:
settings > CyanogenMod Settings > Interface > Notification widget status bar i.e option 2 ("gestion de alimentation" in French) , > widget buttons (i.e option7),
scroll nearly to the end to find sound (ring) modes,
tick the options you need, then accept
now it should work
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if you have problem with any widget button try a similar solving way
39/ if you have any problem with flashing using flashtool, theses posts may help you :
original explanation by hakanyildiz
rephrased by alex_gm
40/ why do i have an annoying pop up asking for unlock key when i boot up my phone?
ferotakis said:
after little talk with one my friend we figure it out why in some provider is asking this code and in some not( like my case)
The reason is: This ROM is not legal I mean the original one from the Sony who before opening to users in theirs regions firs will be sent to operators , operators check it and then when you use for example Vodafone.de Vodafone.de if aprove the Sony ROM send a notification to users for a update is ON. When users updates their phone with the operator passed ROM they can be ''seen'' by the operator what type of phone with what type ot Android they are use and can send them auto setings like the APN MMS and etc.
If you want see the truelles of this just call your operator and ask them for auto APN . Try it if you have x10 mini with stock rom and with x10 mini with this one
In firs one operator say you : Ok i see in system you are using x10 mini vith android 2.1 i will send you the setings . But with this room she/he ask you what type of phone do you use bicoz I cant see it on system.
This is same wit the automated operator menus too : when you pres 4 (for example ) in voice menu and ask for a auto internet setings the autovoice say sorry we not support you phone yet will try again later.
This is not big deal for now bicoz the most of operators APN is already configuret but if you use operator who is not includet you cant use mobile data bicoz you not have APNs.
That is wy this code is asking for when you put some of providers sim some of them make theirs system in that way ... its more easy for them but for us is just annoing popup window
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>>> thk him for this please
41/ how can i disable the network lock dialog after pin input? (miniCM7-2.1.5)
to disable the network lock dialog after pin input, add this line at the end of your build.prop (/system/build.prop)
Code:
ro.telephony.ril_skip_locked=true
then reboot
to re-enable change the value to "false", or delete the line
how to : use rootexplorer,
go to the right place,
then long press on the file,
choose "open in text editor" in the scrolling menu
and add the line at the end of the file
42/
TrissyGE said:
What are ETA´s?
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phoneyericsson said:
ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival i.e. when something is expected to arrive/be finished.
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43/
BééHach said:
i can't find my wifi network but some other are discovered by the phone, how to fix it?
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Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi Settings and press the menu button.
Choose 'Advanced' and in the 'Regulatory domain' option, change the number of channels from 11 to 14.
44/ you feel wrong with autobrightness ?
maybe this can help you (i did not try, i prefer not to but instead of flashing blindly, open it and see what has changed )
45/ problem with google precache?
nussbaum said:
Hi to denlille and all others,
to get Google Maps Precache working with x10mini / e10i
edit your /system/build.prop and add
Code:
ro.opengles.version=131072
I added that line above ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1
- reboot after editing and maybe
- delete app data of maps
Here is the link of the thread i found it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158183
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46/ if you have a instable connection, you may read the following
ChavitoArg said:
Hi everyone, my 3g conection was really unstable and i delete this lines in build.prop:
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
ro.ril.hsupa.category=5
Now my data start inmediatly and the conection is stable again.
Ps: it may not work for all, because my 3g works on other freq bands.
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ChavitoArg said:
47/ What is exactly WLOD? :?
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it is the led that turns on in white when a kernel panic happens (unix's BSOD [Blue Screen Of Death that happens on windows when a critical hard/software error happens and needs the system to freeze to prevent a data loss)
White Led Of Death is meant to help to see from where comes the bug (i.e. if it comes from kernel : white led!)
some more precisions about the LED : here !
48/ concerning wifi, if it stops working at all, first try to delete wpa_supplicant.conf in data/misc/wifi or read Qs 24, 37b and 43
49/
Dualtouch:
If you want to enable the fake DT by dx (instead of andrej456's which is the default), you have to insert the following line in the /system/etc/hw_config.sh file:
insmod /system/lib/modules/synaptics_i2c_rmi4_dt.ko
If you want to remove the fake DT altogether, insert the following line in the /system/etc/hw_config.sh file:
insmod /system/lib/modules/synaptics_i2c_rmi4_no_dt.ko
aloy99 said:
50/ Hmm... So the new a2sd is essentially data2ext? Will I have problems upgrading as I'm on ext2, which is not supported?
Sent from my E10i using XDA App
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nobodyAtall said:
Here's a brief explanation for A2SD/DC2SD/Swap:
A2SD/DC2SD only makes sense if you have /data that is over 200MB i.e. many apps.
Swap is useful if you need to run memory-hungry apps or wanna have more apps loaded in memory.
Any size for swap should be good depending on your needs (e.g. 128MB). To verify a2sd is loaded, run df via adb shell. It should show /data/app and /data/app-private mounted in /sd-ext.
Also /data/dalvik-cache should be mounted to /sd-ext/dalvik-cache if DC2SD is chosen.
To verify swap is used, try the command 'free' via adb shell.
None of the above are for the everyday/novice users. You have to know what you are doing.
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51/ A2SD, WTF? (bis)
todonormal said:
explanation of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22505939#post22505939 for dummies:
A2SD
What is a2sd?
It's other metod to save applications in SD.
How prepare your SD?
In Windows: Use http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html or other tool partition. Create a ext4 partition in your SD.
In Ubuntu: Use gparted for create ext4 partition
How activate? (thanks to ferotakis)
1. Format SD and partiton it with CWM on phone make yor ext part and swap if yo want swap ig not live it 0
2. Install minicm7
3. Go to CM seting under performance put the a2sd (first show none till reboot)
4. Go to CM then hit apps and tick the "allow app moving to external "
5. Open terminal and type free
6. Go to CM again then performance again then to a2sd and chek there must no say NONE and must be a2sd
7. Install some apps then rootexplorer and browse in root dir on your phone you will saw ext folder open it and look your apps will be there
8. Thanks again if you missed to NAa
9. Learn some Linux
10. Go outside and show your fr and bbf your amazing phone
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Hey my friend,
Can you see if this thread is worty to enter en the FAQ.:
CM7 Configuration Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17714446#post17714446
best,
pedrocel85
pedrocel85 said:
Hey my friend,
Can you see if this thread is worty to enter en the FAQ.:
CM7 Configuration Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17714446#post17714446
best,
pedrocel85
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of course i will
i'm currently testing some governors with or without OC/UV i'll post them later
matmutant said:
from which rom did you upgrade ?
I don't really understand why do you use link2sd since this feature is embedded in the rom ...
you should better delete the content of the ext partition and use gb app2sd feature
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i updated from MiniCM7 2.0.7. and I want to use link2sd because i`m installing a lot of apps on the phone and i need them to still work when i`m mounting SD Card to the PC. i`m trying to make it work from about 3 days but still nothing
gallardo5 said:
i updated from MiniCM7 2.0.7. and I want to use link2sd because i`m installing a lot of apps on the phone and i need them to still work when i`m mounting SD Card to the PC. i`m trying to make it work from about 3 days but still nothing
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but if you create an ext partition, it should be recognized by GB native app2sd... and you will be able to only mount fat part of your sd .. no?
matmutant said:
but if you create an ext partition, it should be recognized by GB native app2sd... and you will be able to only mount fat part of your sd .. no?
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i moved GMail with native GB app2sd but when i`m mounting SD Card to PC GMail and another apps are stopping to work
edit: i`m not sure to which partition native GB app2sd is moving apps but i tried to do this with ext2,3,4 and FAT32 and it didn`t work with any of them
new links added
any request, questions&answers, etc... are awaited
matmutant said:
new links added
any request, questions&answers, etc... are awaited
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maybe make a tutorial how to set the link2sd properly?? I think that will be usefull because some people have the same problem like me
gallardo5 said:
maybe make a tutorial how to set the link2sd properly?? I think that will be usefull because some people have the same problem like me
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since i don't know the answer atm ... i can't
matmutant said:
since i don't know the answer atm ... i can't
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awwww ok so I need to wait but it`s worth this. and by the way are you using link2sd on your phone?? if yes what type of partition are you using??
gallardo5 said:
awwww ok so I need to wait but it`s worth this. and by the way are you using link2sd on your phone?? if yes what type of partition are you using??
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i'm using GBapp2sd storing to fat feature
so no partition, only one main partition on the sd card
matmutant, perfect!
Delete the question.
RoTiV- said:
matmutant, perfect!
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you can try to posh the thank button if you think my work is worth the click
have a nice day
hey mat, check out this script, already added in my optimal configuration thread:
Supercharger v8 Memory optimize script.
1 Download SCRIPT MANAGER FROM MARKET
2 Go to this thread and download SuPERCHARGER SCRIPT
3 Open program, load the script, Tick option set on boot.
4 in program dialog, type "1(fast)" and "enter"
5 In main Dialog, type "2" agressive one" and "enter"
6 Hit back button, click in run in background.
7DONE
Many of us wants to have super snappy phone, but as time is going, phone is getting slower and slower..
So that's why some devs make scripts.. But not all have the same desirable effect as this one
First, I want to thank @zeppelinrox for this awesome script..
Truly amazing work, dude!
So in this guide I will show you, how to set best values for DX step-by-step.
I'm doing this on clean install of AOKP as I'm writing this tutorial, so results may be different on Sense ROM
You don't have to wipe whole system to get this working!
So, let's get started!
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I. Getting things ready
1. Download script
Latest one can be found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51069066
Don't forget to rename extension .pdf to .sh!
2.Install SManager
Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager&hl=sk
3. Move script to /sdcard
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II. SManager
1. Browse as root
When you open app for the first time, it shows you dialog windows. Click on 'Browse as root',
confirm su request and click 'Ok'
2. Open script
After you opened it, click on Su icon (droid with bones) and Run it
Now script should start, so let's get it set up
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III.I Driver Options
1. When prompted for Enter key, click Enter lol
Script should start from option 29
2.Exact process
-Scrolling speed: 1 (fast)(isn't that fast)
-Kernel Strength (Reboot Tolerance): (N)one
-SD Speed Tweaks: Yes
-3G TurboCharger Enhancer: Yes (boosts 3G networking)
-Detailing on boot: Yes (every second boot)
.
Warning!
Fix Alignment, Wheel Alignment and Fix Emissions should be disabled for Sense ROMs,
as it leads to bootloop (mySenseDX)
Otherwise, on AOSP-derived ROMs only Fix Emissions should be allowed on boot,
as other two settings are combined into that one
-Disable AWESOME V6 Animation: Yes (It doesn't even work for me)
This part should end with V6 Animation, so press Enter after prompted
Next part is number 10 (Cust-OOMizer)
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III.II Other stuff
1.CustOOMizer Minfree Values
Minfree Calculator calculates best values for not patched services.jar (later), so for now
only confirm with Yes
Later, when we patch it, we set higher values for faster phone and more free RAM
At the end of explanations, where were fix applied, press Enter
2. Jelly ISCream Parlor
This is the part where services.jar should be patched, but for now, we should skip it
and do it after all the things are applied
So press E(X)it
Script continues with option 1, but you should already see that phone is 50% Supercharged
Other 50% will be gained via services.jar patching and ADJ Entries, which should be added after
patching.
In this option, only press Enter when prompted
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IV. Additional Tweaks
So now, we continue with other settings
1. Nitro Lag Nullifier (Option 22)
Description within script says all about it So enter (N)ullify
2.Flush-O-Matic Engine (Option 17)
This one takes care of cached apps, so unused apps are 'flushed' away from cache and phone seems
to be faster (and it really is!)
-Continue and Flush it all away? Yes
-Change Engine Options? Yes
-Enable? Enable
-How often? (Discutable) No really, I preffer that cache is flushed every hour, but results may vary
If all goes right, after explanations press Enter when prompted, reboot phone normally
and we should proceed to..
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V. Patching services.jar
Follow Option A (lazy me ): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914159
In-script:
-Supercharge services.jar? Of course Yes
-Launcher Strength? Die-Hard
Maximum Multitasking Mods? Yes
Important info says everything about why we're going to raise values with CustOOMizer
I did the whole thing only via USB adb, so you should too
Device may bring bootanimation while pushing patched services.jar! But don't worry, reboot to recovery via
adb, wipe caches, fix permissions and reboot normally
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Open script and voila! 100% Supercharged!!
But that's not all, last thing we need to set is higher minfree values..
Use Option 8 (Super 768HP) in console
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That's all folks, hit Thanks and feel free to ask any questions
Sorry for my English
You got 5 stars from me :good:
PS:
So it was working good for u after all ? Something happend Im with CM 10 and now I system storage crashes and I cant conenct to the pc like usb sorage
mefistoreyon said:
You got 5 stars from me :good:
PS:
So it was working good for u after all ? Something happend Im with CM 10 and now I system storage crashes and I cant conenct to the pc like usb sorage
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Everything goes fine for me.. No problem except boot animation after services.jar being pushed..
Try different ROM or something.. Working fine here on AOKP
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What is supercharge? Make's phone faster?
Anyway, nice written tutorial
PepinCZ said:
What is supercharge? Make's phone faster?
Anyway, nice written tutorial
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Simple said, optimization script
Actually, it does make your phone faster, if you follow the tutorial
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im very sceptical towards all those performance-/enginges/tweaks/scripts-stuff. there are tons of them, kinda annoying.
still waiting for placebo-engine which speeds up your phone by doing absolutely nothing. :victory:
seriously, last time i tested pure performance x for example, i noticed no difference (ok, animations where disabled, but i dont need a performance-script/tweak to do that)
realCyphox said:
im very sceptical towards all those performance-/enginges/tweaks/scripts-stuff. there are tons of them, kinda annoying.
still waiting for placebo-engine which speeds up your phone by doing absolutely nothing. :victory:
seriously, last time i tested pure performance x for example, i noticed no difference (ok, animations where disabled, but i dont need a performance-script/tweak to do that)
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Actually, you are right.. Every of these scripts have some parts of supercharger, definitely. But this one is pretty unique and not placebo (at least for me)
@zeppelinrox wrote pretty good explanation of what does the tweaks within script really do to phone
Pure Performances tweak isn't too great, making phone faster via disabling animations do nothing and even stock version of it slows down many ROMs that I've tried on DX
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WHAT NOW?
I'm sorry, but what exactly does this do, It's not really clear...
---------- Post added at 10:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:35 AM ----------
I'm running AOKP 4.1.2 on my DX, by chipotleez, so what exactly will this do to my DX?
visheshjain25 said:
I'm sorry, but what exactly does this do, It's not really clear...
---------- Post added at 10:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:35 AM ----------
I'm running AOKP 4.1.2 on my DX, by chipotleez, so what exactly will this do to my DX?
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It change some things inside ROM to make it work faster
Most of the device makers, install their own apps to market themselves which makes the device slower sometimes. The bloatware is a huge threat to the AOSP Android and should put to an end at some or the other point. Rooting a device and uninstalling all the bloatware will usually do the trick but will not remove the lag entirely, but thanks to the developers we have many scripts that optimize the device performance and offers great performance boost to the devices. Today I am going to show you one such script which gives a spike in your device’s performance.
The ShivaY Script to improve the Android Device performance by adding many performance scripts together. The best aspect of this script is that, you need not use any commands to run the performance scripts once launched which is actually a great deal than expected. The ShivaY aims at reducing the performance lags in the device without impacting the battery life. The ShivaY tweak is slim and sleek with accurately targeted to reduce the lag with the entropy engine and other scripts, gaming performance is another add on to it.
The ShivaY script lists the following features for your pretty device:
Super Fast Performance
Best battery Life
Custom Entropy Engine
Superb Gaming Performance
Awesome Responsiveness
Super Slim & not messy like other scripts just Flash & enjoy
No command needed
This tweak is compatible with almost all device running either stock AOSP ROM or an custom ROM, so you won’t need to bother about its compatibility. Battery life is also expected to be improved with the ShivaY script as the entropy engines reduces the lag in the device which results in low RAM utilization that results in an improved battery life. Installing this tweak is very simple and all you have to do is to grab the Zip file from the below download link and flash it via any custom recovery on your device.
Link : Shiva/s/8yp0ae2wulhly4g/ProjectShivaY.zip?dl=0
Just Remove Shiva and Type Dropbox.com in Link
How To Install:
boot into TWRP Recovery on your device using any 3rd party app or the hardware combinations.
In TWRP menu, select Install which will take you to an inbuilt file manager.
Select the zip file using the file manager.
Once selecting the Zip, the recovery will ask for the confirmation. Swipe to confirm the flash.
After the Zip is flashed,
you’ll get the option to reboot the device or get back to the main menu.
Select Reboot System if your task is accomplished.
how it’s working on your device ?? Please Comment Below
Bro there are 2 zips
One u give in link
And other in last
simar286 said:
Bro there are 2 zips
One u give in link
And other in last
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Both Are one zip file
you can download from the link or for alternate, from the attached file.
Bro thanks it works for me....reduce lag
simar286 said:
Bro thanks it works for me....reduce lag
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Thank You so much for using this :laugh:
Can You tell me on which device u flashed ?
Press Thanks Button If I Helped
it will appreciate my work.
On j700f :good:
HP Touchpad Universal Optimize Swap Settings for All Android ROMs
MAX 1GB RAM - MAX 1836 Frequency
Click HERE for detail Memory and Frequency information for each ROM
Click HERE to dual boot all listed Android ROMs and LuneOS
Click HERE for PowerOFF - Prevents Battery Drain
Upated: November 12, 2020: Added HP TOUCHPAD DEBRICK Linux Live CD
Upated: November 12, 2019: Added PowerOFF
Upated: November 07, 2019: Rom_Reducer to Evervolv, Kitkat by Milaq and LuneOS
Upated: October 09, 2019: HpTp_MaXtreme (Max Extreme Kernel Settings for All ROMs)
Upated: October 01, 2019: Added ROM: LineageOS 11 Kitkat by Milaq build October 01, 2019
Upated: September 28, 2019: All_Files for Lollipop got updated to fix WiFi
Upated: September 25, 2019: Added ROM LineageOS 14.1, HpTp_MAX_Settings, 1GB Swap
Upated: September 2, 2019: Fix Evervolv 7.1.2 Frequencies, Created: Universal Authority, Added: Evervolv Pie, Posted: Universal Settings
Upated: August 24, 2019: HP Touchpad Novacom Repair Android
Upated: August 2, 2019: New Improved Settings: HpTp_Universal_Optimized_Swap
Added ROM_Reducer; Removed support for Lineage 11
Upated: July 12, 2019: Flash ToolBox v42 by jcsullins to /boot
Upated: July 8, 2019: /System Partition is 2.2 GB:/ Improved Settings to All ROMs
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HP TOUCHPAD DEBRICK Linux Live CD
Built in with all the tools to properly run TP Debrick v005 by jcsullins and also novacom drivers.
Click HERE for the Guide
Click HERE to Download ISO File
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HP Touchpad Novacom Repair Android
Built in Novacom Driver, Repair non bootable Tablet, Flash ToolBox, Modify Ramdisk and more !
Click HERE for the Guide
Click HERE to Download ISO File
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Back up any data before making any changes to the Tablet, follow this guide:
Click here on how to backup ROM to PC and restore
Important, do not restore the /boot partition
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For WebOS users
WebOS has the swap partition and it can be share with Android.
There is no need to Flash the file Automatic_Wipe_All_and_Create_Android_with_Swap.
But to use Android PIE, Oreo and Nougat the Android /system partition must be 1400 MB.
There are two options to resize the Android /system partition.
Inside webOS using Tailor:
Click here for Tailor
Using the ToolBox:
Click here to download the ToolBox
After the Android /system partition have been resize Flash any listed ROM.
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The Automatic_Wipe_All_and_Create_Android_with _Swap can be flash using any Recovery.
It is best to use TWRP Recovery Version 3.1 or 3.2
Click here to download TWRP Recovery 3.1 by Flintman
Click here to download TWRP Recovery 3.2 by Flintman
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Easy Automatic process to Wipe All and Create Android partitions with Swap 1GB or 500MB
Click Here to Download Automatic_Wipe_All_and_Create_Android_with _Swap, choose 1GB or 500MB
This file MUST BE FLASH to create the swap partition to be use by the listed ROMs
A complete Data RESET of all the internal storage.
All partitions are deleted, is a total fresh start as if the Tablet came from factory with only Android install.
The Android partitions are created and formatted ready for use:
/system 2.2 GB ( Allows to install any ROM plus the maximum size of Open Gapps Variant Super )
/cache 200 MB ( Standard size )
/media 1GB or 500MB ( USB Media in Android, use it to save the ROM, Gapps and Universal Settings to Flash )
HpTp_MAX provides more RAM available and Android can use over 750 MB of swap space.
/swap 1GB or 500MB ( It allows Android to store temporally Data from RAM to allocate more Memory for Apps. )
/data depends on the model 16, 32 or 64 GB ( The free space available for Android Apps and user Data )
/boot 32 MB ( Is a fixed sized ) Moboot will be created and also TWRP Recovey 3.2.
The Tablet will boot as always, with Recovery in the Moboot Menu ready to Flash any ROM.
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Flash all listed ROMs in the order to download:
1. First the ROM ( Only the specific ROM by the built date will work )
2. HpTp MAX Universal Optimize Swap Settings ( Enables swap partition and provide the best settings for Android )
All_Files (name of the ROM) zip contains everything. Uncompress on PC first then flash the selected frequency.
2_A Optional -- HpTp_MaXtreme (Max Extreme Kernel for All ROMs)
Click HERE to Download HpTp_MaXtreme for All ROMs
If you do not know the maximum CPU speed of your Tablet flash 1674 first to set up.
All Kernels are the same, the speed is preset to avoid installing any Kernel App in Android.
Do not install any Apps in Android to make the Tablet work faster, it will be the opposite.
It will use more RAM and cause reboots, there is nothing to change.
This is a laptop with a touch screen keyboard not a phone.
3. Optional -- ROM Reducer Click HERE for ROM Reducer
4. Flash the Open Gapps according to the ROM version, is best to install Pico and build the system as need it.
5. Optional -- All listed ROMs have /system Read and Write enabled, Click HERE for Root access using SuperSu v2.82
6. Optional -- Universal Authority Click HERE for Universal Auhority
7. Important: Read the section on this guide -- Flash the ToolBox 2015-01-08-v42 by jcsullins into /boot
Flash the files in the listed order in TWRP all at one time.
The Tablet will boot into the Welcome setup screen as a brand new Device.
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Root access with SuperSu v2.82 for all the ROMs
5. Click Here to Download SR5-SuperSU-v2.82
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Evervolv v9 Android PIE by Elginsk8r
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 9 and the Variant you want, Pico is recommended
Click Here for detail information about the Pie ROM
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Dirty Unicorns v13 Android PIE by Flintman
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 9 and the Variant you want, Pico is recommended
Click Here for detail information about the Pie ROM
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Dirty Unicorns v8.1 Android Oreo by Flintman
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 8.1 and the Variant you want, Pico is recommended
Click Here for detail information about the Oreo ROM
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Evervolv 7.1.2 Android Nougat
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 7.1 and the Variant you want, Pico is recommended
Click Here for detail information about the Nougat ROM
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LineageOS 14.1 Android Nougat 7.1.2 by invisiblek
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 7.1 and the Variant you want, Pico is recommended
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CyanogenMod 12.1 Android Lollipop by Jcsullins
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 5.1 and only Pico
Click Here for detail information about the Lollipop ROM
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CyanogenMod 11 Android KitKat by Jcsullins
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 4.4 and only Pico
Click Here for detail information about the Kitkat ROM
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LineageOS 11 Android KitKat by Milaq November, 01 of 2019 Build
1. Click Here to Download the ROM
2. Click Here to Download HpTp_MAX, select All Files for this ROM
4. Click Here to download Google Open Apps
Select Platform ARM, Android 4.4 and only Pico
Click Here for detail information about the Kitkat ROM
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ROM Reducer
Click HERE for the Guide
2.Click HERE to Download, ROM Reducer is included in the All Files for each ROM.
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Universal Authority
Click HERE for the Guide
6. Click HERE for the Flash Files
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Flash the ToolBox 2015-01-08-v42 by jcsullins into /boot
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After successfully flashing any of the listed ROM the ToolBox can be flash into boot to maintain the battery.
Do NOT use the ToolBox to Resize or Repair Android Volumes.
If done it will corrupt all the Volumes ( Partitions ) and a PC with the Novacom driver must be use.
The ToolBox does not display the /swap partition, it was not created for that purpose.
Only after flashing all files from this guide the /boot partition has just enough space for the ToolBox.
7. Click Here to download all the files to flash the ToolBox to boot/
Flash_TPToolBox_v42_to_Boot.zip ( delete any splash *.tga images files and copy ToolBox into /boot )
Remove_TPToolBox_v42_from_Boot.zip ( delete the ToolBox from /boot )
If more than one ROM got flash and the ToolBox was not successfully copied to /boot then use this file:
Clean_Boot_Remove_All_ROM_Files.zip
It will create a back up of the boot files and clean /boot preserving the basic files, MoBoot and TWRP.
Then the Flash_TPToolBox_v42_to_Boot.zip can be flash.
Plus the Universal Optimize Swap Settings for the ROM installed in the Tablet.
The Universal Optimize Swap Settings copies the boot uImage for the ROM into /boot.
Keep all the downloaded files in the Micro SD card (USB Media) /external_sd ( it goes by all those names )
Any of the listed files can be flash any time and a PC is not required to maintain the battery of the Tablet.
Special Thanks to Jcsullins "The God Father of the HP Touchpad" for all the unique and great software that made it
possible to transition easily from WebOS to Android.
Click Here for my guide on How to unpack and repack the ToolBox
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/boot Partition Detail Information
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Code:
The boot partition was created with the basics to get everything working and provide
enough storage to accommodate:
TWRP/Recovery 3.2, each of the listed ROMs from Kitkat to Pie and the ToolBox.
The size of /boot is 32MB, is a fix size and can not be expanded.
Boot partition details after Automatic_Wipe_All:
Directories: size file name
bin 647.5k busybox
etc 16.1k lvm.conf
lib
lost+found
usr 1.2M lvm.static
Files: size
android.default.recovery 9 bytes
uImage 13 bytes (link to uImage.moboot )
uImage.moboot 63.8 K
uImage.Recovery 10.6 M
Total:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 size used available Use %
32.0M 14.1M 17.9M 44% /boot
A clean /boot has 17.9M of free space
Free Space After Pie ROM
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
32.0M 20.8M 11.2M 65% /boot
The ToolBox is 11.2M
After flashing the ToolBox
/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
32.0M 31.6M 395.0K 99% /boot
There is only 395.0k available.
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HpTp Universal Optimize Swap Settings
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The following settings are applied to all listed ROMs and makes the Tablet work as a Laptop, not a phone.
All Developers have done a great job building the ROMs, if the same settings are apply then all performs very similar.
The hardware does not change and the basic requirements must be apply to all Android version.
There is nothing to add, but removed all the modules and only use the swap option.
The following features must be disable and can not be use:
Disable KSM, Low Memory Killer, CPU Boost, mpdecision
Changes in the Ramdisk:
The changes can be permanently modified using:
Click HERE to modify the Ramdisk
Not Permanent, Inside Android:
Click HERE to modify inside Android
File in the Ramdisk:fstab.tenderloin
Code:
/dev/store/swap none swap defaults swapprio=0, 0 0
File in the Ramdisk:init.rc
TCP Buffer increase to 6MB
Code:
on boot
# Define TCP buffer sizes for various networks
# ReadMin, ReadInitial, ReadMax, WriteMin, WriteInitial, WriteMax,
setprop net.tcp.buffersize.default 4194304,5242880,6291456,4194304,5242880,6291456
setprop net.tcp.buffersize.wifi 4194304,5242880,6291456,4194304,5242880,6291456
# Assign TCP buffer thresholds to be ceiling value of technology maximums
# Increased technology maximums should be reflected here.
write /proc/sys/net/core/rmem_max 6291456
write /proc/sys/net/core/wmem_max 6291456
extra_free_kbytes 20480
Code:
# system server cannot write to /proc/sys files,
# and chown/chmod does not work for /proc/sys/ entries.
# So proxy writes through init.
on property:sys.sysctl.extra_free_kbytes=*
write /proc/sys/vm/extra_free_kbytes 20480
# write /proc/sys/vm/extra_free_kbytes ${sys.sysctl.extra_free_kbytes}
File in the Ramdisk:Init.tenderloin.rc
Code:
on fs
# Enable swap partition
swapon_all /fstab.tenderloin
on property:sys.boot_completed=1
# Swap Partition Settings
write /proc/sys/vm/block_dump 0
write /proc/sys/vm/dirty_background_bytes 0
write /proc/sys/vm/dirty_background_ratio 10
write /proc/sys/vm/dirty_bytes 0
write /proc/sys/vm/dirty_expire_centisecs 600
write /proc/sys/vm/dirty_ratio 20
write /proc/sys/vm/dirty_writeback_centisecs 600
write /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches 3
# change in ramdisk init.rc write /proc/sys/vm/extra_free_kbytes 20480
write /proc/sys/vm/highmem_is_dirtyable 0
write /proc/sys/vm/laptop_mode 0
write /proc/sys/vm/legacy_va_layout 0
# write /proc/sys/vm/lowmem_reserve_ratio 32 32
write /proc/sys/vm/max_map_count 65530
write /proc/sys/vm/min_free_kbytes 40960
write /proc/sys/vm/min_free_order_shift 4
write /proc/sys/vm/mmap_min_addr 32768
write /proc/sys/vm/mmap_rnd_bits 16
write /proc/sys/vm/nr_pdflush_threads 0
write /proc/sys/vm/oom_dump_tasks 0
write /proc/sys/vm/oom_kill_allocating_task 1
write /proc/sys/vm/overcommit_memory 1
write /proc/sys/vm/overcommit_ratio 50
write /proc/sys/vm/page-cluster 8
write /proc/sys/vm/panic_on_oom 0
write /proc/sys/vm/percpu_pagelist_fraction 0
write /proc/sys/vm/scan_unevictable_pages 0
write /proc/sys/vm/stat_interval 1
write /proc/sys/vm/swappiness 100
write /proc/sys/vm/vfs_cache_pressure 100
# Increase readahead buffers on MMC devices
write /sys/block/mmcblk0/bdi/read_ahead_kb 0
# CPU Scaling
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq 384000
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq 384000
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 1674000
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 1674000
# Configure Performance
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor performance
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpufreq/scaling_governor performance
# Entropy
write /proc/sys/kernel/random/write_wakeup_threshold 2048
write /proc/sys/kernel/random/read_wakeup_threshold 1195
# I/O
write /sys/block/mmcblk0/queue/rq_affinity "0"
write /sys/block/mmcblk0/queue/scheduler "bfq"
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Disclaimer: I am not a developer, just a regular user like YOU that have found a way to improve the Tablet and would like others to benefit by sharing the information.
I am not the creator of any ROM, Recovery or App mentioned or used. All credits goes to the developers than have worked and provided the best ROMs there is for our Tablet and there are way too many to mentioned, but everyone know who they are! Thanks a lot to all of YOU (Developers for the HP Touchpad)!
Special Thanks:
@flintman for all his work creating TWRP Recovery and the many customs ROMs with the latest PIE.
@elginsk8r for developing and maintaining Evervolv ROMs, currently PIE.
* The stock Kernel has been modified to provide more RAM and a higher frequency.
Does seem pretty responsive, even though i have been downloading apps etc, to get it set up. I downloaded the Gapps as well not sure if that was mentioned in your post, but it will be necessary if you go with a clean install. With the DU 11/16 kernel couldnt get the play store to work. went back to the 6/18 and it worked but no videos would play...... so updated again to 11/16 and now both seem to be working ok. I think that could have been a problem with the initial ROMS, its been awhile so i cant remember but there were a few bugs there to work out as well. I will keep checking it out...
Thanks very much....much simpler
@ Touchie Pad,
Thanks for trying it out!
It will only work as intended by downloading the "Skz Kernel Optimize and Swap Partition enable" links provided.
It will not work at all by only downloading the ROM. The Dirty Unicorn ROM Kernel does not provide support for the swap file or optimized Android.
The proper Installation is:
1. Flash DU ROM "du_tenderloin-v12.5.3-20181116-0140-RC.zip" ( It has to be that in specific)
2. Flash one of the SKZ Kernel speed provided ( Without it, no optimization or use of the swap partition will happen"
3. You can install any Google Open Gapps, I have installed all version , please provide a link to the one that does not work for you and I will try it out!
4. If you want Root access you must install SuperSu and the SKZ Kernel allows System read and write ( is a complete open system)
Let me know if those were the steps you followed otherwise I will try to explain my instructions better!
Did the swap partition with the 2017.11.03 Evervolv build with nano Gapps and my tablet confuses me because it is so quick and responsive. Thank you HP_TOUCHPAD, shumash and everyone involved in making this happen.
Gborg3 said:
Did the swap partition with the 2017.11.03 Evervolv build with nano Gapps and my tablet confuses me because it is so quick and responsive. Thank you HP_TOUCHPAD, shumash and everyone involved in making this happen.
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It is FAST and you can do a lot on it, mostly is all about the settings apply in Kernel and Ramdisk that makes the magic and giving Android OS room to breath by placing in swap unnecessary services not need it at the moment, instead of killing it and been limited to only 1GB of RAM, it can expand allocating a lot of memory to the active application. Once you close the App Android will clean up the RAM and load it from the swap file and everything goes back to normal. Android is the perfect OS for swapping.
Can you share which Kernel speed worked for you?
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
It is FAST and you can do a lot on it, mostly is all about the settings apply in Kernel and Ramdisk that makes the magic and giving Android OS room to breath by placing in swap unnecessary services not need it at the moment, instead of killing it and been limited to only 1GB of RAM, it can expand allocating a lot of memory to the active application. Once you close the App Android will clean up the RAM and load it from the swap file and everything goes back to normal. Android is the perfect OS for swapping.
Can you share which Kernel speed worked for you?
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1782000 is what I flashed of the swap enabled kernel. That speed has been working well for me so I stuck with it. I am still using a few options in the L Speed app also. Nothing that contradicts the changes you have made. Just a few extra boosts and streamlining. The battery seems to drain more slowly also. I have not reflashed the A6 battery firmware since enabling swap and I expected the higher speed to drain more but everything is working great. No problems, no worries.
Gborg3 said:
1782000 is what I flashed of the swap enabled kernel. That speed has been working well for me so I stuck with it. I am still using a few options in the L Speed app also. Nothing that contradicts the changes you have made. Just a few extra boosts and streamlining. The battery seems to drain more slowly also. I have not reflashed the A6 battery firmware since enabling swap and I expected the higher speed to drain more but everything is working great. No problems, no worries.
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Contrary to believe a higher speed will not drain your battery. By using this settings the Tablet will have an extremely power efficiency. A higher speed only means if the CPU needs power to run an App is not going to be limited by the governor, but when idle does not consume much power. The modules on the Kernel have been remove so there is no kernel workers checking on how much memory to clean and all that extra task that is not need it. If your tablet will run at 1836 you will see the big difference, but if you are using any App to improve anything you are not going to see the full potential benefit. All those apps are only setting things up that are already set and working in the background slowing things down. None of them are need it, this is been run as a Tablet mode setting not a Phone.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
@ Touchie Pad,
Thanks for trying it out!
It will only work as intended by downloading the "Skz Kernel Optimize and Swap Partition enable" links provided.
It will not work at all by only downloading the ROM. The Dirty Unicorn ROM Kernel does not provide support for the swap file or optimized Android.
The proper Installation is:
1. Flash DU ROM "du_tenderloin-v12.5.3-20181116-0140-RC.zip" ( It has to be that in specific)
2. Flash one of the SKZ Kernel speed provided ( Without it, no optimization or use of the swap partition will happen"
3. You can install any Google Open Gapps, I have installed all version , please provide a link to the one that does not work for you and I will try it out!
4. If you want Root access you must install SuperSu and the SKZ Kernel allows System read and write ( is a complete open system)
Let me know if those were the steps you followed otherwise I will try to explain my instructions better![/QUOTE
I did it in that order...used pico and micro, also had the problem with the AOSP keyboard stopping which i remember having when i first flashed the ROMS. I flashed the 183 kernel..... works fast but i did have a reboot on the second day and the screen was just dark, rebooted a couple times and then reflashed the rom, and optimize, and super su files ......and all is up and running again. I was seeing -220ma drain up until i reflashed it. I will give it some more time to sort it all out, and play around with it a bit. The video playing is 1,000,000,000 times better, i love it, thanks a lot
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Touchie Pad said:
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
@ Touchie Pad,
Thanks for trying it out!
It will only work as intended by downloading the "Skz Kernel Optimize and Swap Partition enable" links provided.
It will not work at all by only downloading the ROM. The Dirty Unicorn ROM Kernel does not provide support for the swap file or optimized Android.
The proper Installation is:
1. Flash DU ROM "du_tenderloin-v12.5.3-20181116-0140-RC.zip" ( It has to be that in specific)
All the testing that I have done and prove to be stable is on that version, I can only recommend what I have tested.
2. Flash one of the SKZ Kernel speed provided ( Without it, no optimization or use of the swap partition will happen"
All the settings are on the Kernel and Ramdisk (the boot image) no settings are on any ROM. If that Kernel is not apply no performance will happen it will be worse.
3. You can install any Google Open Gapps, I have installed all version , please provide a link to the one that does not work for you and I will try it out!
4. If you want Root access you must install SuperSu and the SKZ Kernel allows System read and write ( is a complete open system)
Let me know if those were the steps you followed otherwise I will try to explain my instructions better![/QUOTE
I did it in that order...used pico and micro, also had the problem with the AOSP keyboard stopping
Yes you are correct the Keyboard stops working in most of the ROM that is why I recommend it to install the FULL Google open Apps because, it will replace the stock Keyboard with the one original from google.
The issues has been around for as long as I can remember. The only way around is to flash another keyboard after installing pico and micro or you can do it manually. I do not know if I am allow to distribute google keyboard as a separte flash-able zip file, that will resolve the issue and all open gapps will work.
which i
remember having when i first flashed the ROMS. I flashed the 183 kernel..... works fast but i did have a reboot on the second day and the screen was just dark, rebooted a couple times and then reflashed the rom, and optimize, and super su files ......and all is up and running again. I was seeing -220ma drain up until i reflashed it.
If your tablet reboots at 1836, it may not be able to sustain that speed and it will be better to go for 1782, you will still be able to do the same. The CPU does not work at that speed all the time, only if it needs to and the cap is at 1836, but if stays that high and your CPU can not handle it then it will reboot, but others can maintain it.
I will give it some more time to sort it all out, and play around with it a bit. The video playing is 1,000,000,000 times better, i love it, thanks a lot
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You will be able to play videos in HD 720 using youtube app and also the web browser. I use Opera as is easy to change to desktop mode and play music with the screen off. It can play for days none stop and no reboots, you can watch movies back to back a HD 720 no issues and will never close down or reboots, that is why the use of the swap file as an extra space to allocate memory resources.
But the most important do not install any app to optimize anything, it will make it worse, all the Kernel modules have been removed, there is nothing an app can do, just work in the background and make things worse.
It is set up to run as your PC or Laptop not as your Phone, that is the difference!
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@HP_TOUCHPAD I have flashed the 1836000 swap optimized kernel and left things as they are. Interactive BFQ the preferred setup for best performance? In the Toolbox I have set it just below performance with dynamic scaling as well. This TouchPad functions like a tesseract now. Speed of light? Bwahahaha, that is nothing compared to this.
I did it in that order...used pico and micro, also had the problem with the AOSP keyboard stopping which i remember having when i first flashed the ROMS. I flashed the 183 kernel..... works fast but i did have a reboot on the second day and the screen was just dark, rebooted a couple times and then reflashed the rom, and optimize, and super su files ......and all is up and running again. I was seeing -220ma drain up until i reflashed it. I will give it some more time to sort it all out, and play around with it a bit. The video playing is 1,000,000,000 times better, i love it, thanks a lot[/QUOTE]
I updated the guide and added the Keyboard Flash file to be use with Pico and Micro and the others. My advice, if you want the Tablet to run smooth fast and stable, flash all those files in that specific order and everything will work as a brand new device.
Gborg3 said:
@HP_TOUCHPAD I have flashed the 1836000 swap optimized kernel and left things as they are. Interactive BFQ the preferred setup for best performance? In the Toolbox I have set it just below performance with dynamic scaling as well. This TouchPad functions like a tesseract now. Speed of light? Bwahahaha, that is nothing compared to this.
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I know that is very contradicting after been accustom to use apps to get better performance, but with this set up none can be use.
The Kernel modules have been removed, there is nothing an app can do, it may even make the system unstable and worse.
The best is to disable the ToolBox in Evervolv. Is best to completely disable any background tune performance app. There is only two Governors Interactive and performance.
Is set to interactive by default it scales perfectly, no app is need it for that to happen is control my a kernel module.
Keep the system lean and simple you will get the best performance and efficiency. There is nothing to do, just don't install bloatware that will use resources without you knowing and creating lag.
HP_TOUCHPAD said:
I know that is very contradicting after been accustom to use apps to get better performance, but with this set up none can be use.
The Kernel modules have been removed, there is nothing an app can do, it may even make the system unstable and worse.
The best is to disable the ToolBox in Evervolv. Is best to completely disable any background tune performance app. There is only two Governors Interactive and performance.
Is set to interactive by default it scales perfectly, no app is need it for that to happen is control my a kernel module.
Keep the system lean and simple you will get the best performance and efficiency. There is nothing to do, just don't install bloatware that will use resources without you knowing and creating lag.
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I am following your advice and doing as you say. Lean, simple and set to run fast has Android N running as well as kitkat did. Thank you very much @HP_TOUCHPAD
hello everyone! how does this swap thing influence flash storage? Will it degrade much faster using this way?
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HepCat86 said:
hello everyone! how does this swap thing influence flash storage? Will it degrade much faster using this way?
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With this age device and a swap partition in the flash memory being used often, it will likely degrade somewhat faster. No guarantee or prediction of how much faster because all devices behave differently. Think along the line how different TouchPads can functionally use different max processor speeds. You can have a quick and functional TouchPad that will degrade faster or one that is usable for almost nothing.
Great tutorial dude. Thanks !
Waiting to reboot after flashing rom/gapps/keyboard/kernel/su right now..
HepCat86 said:
hello everyone! how does this swap thing influence flash storage? Will it degrade much faster using this way?
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I updated the guide with a short statement. I want to make things very easy and quick to follow but the problem is that there are more Taboo to dismantle than the settings itself.
I will try to explain in in here:
A swap file is created by default in all modern Linux installation. There is nothing new about this and everyone that has ever owned a PC knows about it.
Swapping only takes place when the system requires more memory than is physically available.
Any time you would like to see how much memory Android is using type this in on PC using adb shell or in terminal in Android:
free -h
This is Dirty Unicorns with basic ROM installed:
Code:
[email protected]:~$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ # free -h
total used free shared buffers
Mem: 828M 574M 254M 0 5.4M
-/+ buffers/cache: 568M 260M
Swap: 504M 0 504M
Is the basic ROM nothing installed.
This is Dirty Unicorn installed with Micro gapps as the guide:
Code:
[email protected]:/ # free -h
total used free shared buffers
Mem: 828M 804M 24M 0 8.9M
-/+ buffers/cache: 795M 33M
Swap: 504M 16M 488M
There is 16MB used in swap, because the system is set up to 60% swapping.
Android is the King of swapping, it does it all the time. Is not a true multitasking OS, it places background Apps in hibernation, temporally storage. Then when active it pick ups where it was left, it gets awake. The swap file is the perfect place to place anything that the user is not using at the moment and then load it later. It is not going to be use to be running the OS, it will be extremely slow to run Android or any App directly from swap space. Is only use to free RAM to run Apps and make the system stable instead of killing services and process.
The swap will help all the components by making the CPU, RAM and storage work less. To keep Android alive with only 1 GB or RAM the CPU has a lot of overhead and the RAM is been constantly in use. For example zRAM, compress Memory for swapping. The CPU has to compress and uncompressed everything that is going into zRAM plus the RAM is constantly been used with read and writes, none stop.
Is the other way around with swap, what is not need it is place there, nothing else is working , all at rest!
Hopefully this explain a little is the basic!
Steelskinz said:
Great tutorial dude. Thanks !
Waiting to reboot after flashing rom/gapps/keyboard/kernel/su right now..
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You are welcome, but the only way to find out if the tutorial is set up properly is if the user can achieved the results.
Otherwise something got lost in the translation, hopefully it worked for you with no issues.
Update:
The Keyboard zip files got updated today February 23, to completely removed the LatinIME directory and then recreated again and copy all files the files from google Open Gapps Keyboard.
Pico works great now, it will be best to install the minimum and add Apps as you need.
The computer I used somehow deleted most of what I backed up from my TouchPad. It kept the TWRP backup of /boot in existence. For anyone with ample use and data on theirs this could aggravating but it caused me to do a cleaner clean install. I did not remember which apps I had on mine so I now have less than 80 total apps on mine and after flashing the full wipe zip and the swap partition creation zip I restored my backup of /boot so I had a TouchPad Toolbox uImage available in moboot and a spectacularly quickly performing tablet. Minimizing excess like this made my TouchPad as quick and responsive as the new iPad one of my roommates recently got.
I have one suggestion and one question -
Setup instructions for swap will be more understandable if accompanied by full written step-by-step instructions.
What are your thoughts on the effects of setting the number of background processes maximum to one or two after boot?
Swap allows for more to be done without lagging but these are still 8 year old tablets so I am curious about the expert opinions. @HP_TOUCHPAD and @shumash
It would be helpful to hear both of your thoughts on this matter.
Gborg3 said:
The computer I used somehow deleted most of what I backed up from my TouchPad. It kept the TWRP backup of /boot in existence.
When you back up the tablet using TWRP, you have to select the partitions /System and /Data. Boot is not necessary at all and you do not want to back up or restore boot in this case as it will restore LVM old configuration files. That is the reason that this guides wipes and reformat /boot and places TWRP on it.
For anyone with ample use and data on theirs this could aggravating but it caused me to do a cleaner clean install.
A clean install is the best option to do, there are Apps that will back up only the Apps if you do not use the Play Store
I did not remember which apps I had on mine so I now have less than 80 total apps on mine and after flashing the full wipe zip and the swap partition creation zip I restored my backup of /boot so I had a TouchPad Toolbox uImage available in moboot and a spectacularly quickly performing tablet.
After you do apply the Full wipe zip flash file it is not a good idea at all to restore /boot, and there is no need.
Boot keeps the uImages of the ROM and LVM ( storage partition configuration and size ). It could keep the old partition layout, I have not tried that myself.
Minimizing excess like this made my TouchPad as quick and responsive as the new iPad one of my roommates recently got.
The less Apps you have or keep it to what you really needs, the faster the Tablet will be. This apply to any computer. The worse is to have bloatware, most run in the background or create process that keeps the CPU working most of the time.
I have one suggestion and one question -
Setup instructions for swap will be more understandable if accompanied by full written step-by-step instructions.
What area do you think that must be written better?
1. How to back up and restore.
2. Or the process to flash the Wipe_ALL zip flash file.
What are your thoughts on the effects of setting the number of background processes maximum to one or two after boot?
The background process limit that you can setup under Developers options is how many Apps Android will keep in pause (hibernation), when you open another app, it has nothing to do with process that are launch to collect data or updates. Those are terminal commands to apply to each specifically installed Apps to prevent it from activating its data collection. Keep in mind Android and many Apps are free, but in exchange off data mining.
Swap allows for more to be done without lagging but these are still 8 year old tablets so I am curious about the expert opinions. @HP_TOUCHPAD and @shumash
It would be helpful to hear both of your thoughts on this matter.
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Can you provide the link to the experts options? """ Corrections , Gborg3 said opinions my brain captured options """" This is a great example when humans interact!
All the flash files on provided on this guide will apply all the settings that any expert can do by entering line y line in a terminal window.
The tablet is old but the basic of streaming HD video, using the Web, running Apps, all that can be done as with any other device. The most important is to have the most current ROM and the open gapps installed.
Hi, I'm looking for a cheap tablet for web browsing and watching videos. was thinking of picking up a used nexus 9 for about $70. I know older devices run slow I guess cause of aging ram that doesn't perform as well as it use to. I'm wondering if it would be slow or would it perform like it was when it was newer?
One word answer. Maybe!
slightly longer answer. As long as it`s still used regularily the n9 is a ideal tablet. Battery may need replacing and an upto date rom is a must. Mine still holds its own 5 years on.
quit a bit slow. last year i used it to study. I think It should be upgrading to 4Gb memory
doop said:
One word answer. Maybe!
slightly longer answer. As long as it`s still used regularily the n9 is a ideal tablet. Battery may need replacing and an upto date rom is a must. Mine still holds its own 5 years on.
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I ended up buying one on ebay last night. probably keep the stock rom on it but remove forced encryption.
For this price is a good device...yes, it can run yet well (in my opinion,the ram memory was the problem on this device)
_N9, for run better and perform better,my opinion is: Remove forced encryption / Install FireIce kernel / Install Gov-Tuner Project / some build.prop tweaks - Stay in stock rom,it works more stable than any custom rom...(only Slim Stable 7.1.2.build.2.0 works very fine)
Slim Rom downloads: https://slimroms.org/#/download
(you can remove some applications,which are not used frequently and consuming pores from the system)
* because of a little ram on this device,we only install the necessary applications! stay away especially from social applications,like facebook etc..
__ DM-VERITY, FORCED ENCRYPTION : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
__ https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/orig-development/kernel-fire-ice-t2930451 (FireIce kernel)
__ https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mod-gov-tuner-project-29th-june-2016-t3407828 (GovTuner)
[ Gov-Tuner_4.1.1 .zip : https://mega.nz/#!NrAEEKAR!rx3FN_nELKK43C_LWSk0cOUqZGIK2daUZLzREAojWFw
Gov-Tuner_4.2 .zip : https://mega.nz/#!MuJEBYAI!DMsG_H-IKsVKNxIp_A0AWEpTcC9atiAQc2-xR4cJpSU ]
(maybe you need,depending on what you want : Universal Init.d Injector & kernel sepolice patcher : https://zackptg5.com/android.php#disverfe )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-build-prop-tweaks-t3376962 (use it with extreme caution!)
I had tried every other way and custom rom,and no one was running on my device so well like this way (Ι don't have the device anymore)
[we can Install Vanced Tube instead of the official youtube app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757 ]
__ screenshots : https://postimg.cc/gallery/29qbhczpa/
Τhis is just my opinion,and it means nothing more than that!
sry for english
daitalos said:
For this price is a good device...yes, it can run yet well (in my opinion,the ram memory was the problem on this device)
_N9, for run better and perform better,my opinion is: Remove forced encryption / Install FireIce kernel / Install Gov-Tuner Project / some build.prop tweaks - Stay in stock rom,it works more stable than any custom rom...(only Slim Stable 7.1.2.build.2.0 works very fine)
Slim Rom downloads: https://slimroms.org/#/download
(you can remove some applications,which are not used frequently and consuming pores from the system)
* because of a little ram on this device,we only install the necessary applications! stay away especially from social applications,like facebook etc..
__ DM-VERITY, FORCED ENCRYPTION : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
__ https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/orig-development/kernel-fire-ice-t2930451 (FireIce kernel)
__ https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mod-gov-tuner-project-29th-june-2016-t3407828 (GovTuner)
[ Gov-Tuner_4.1.1 .zip : https://mega.nz/#!NrAEEKAR!rx3FN_nELKK43C_LWSk0cOUqZGIK2daUZLzREAojWFw
Gov-Tuner_4.2 .zip : https://mega.nz/#!MuJEBYAI!DMsG_H-IKsVKNxIp_A0AWEpTcC9atiAQc2-xR4cJpSU ]
(maybe you need,depending on what you want : Universal Init.d Injector & kernel sepolice patcher : https://zackptg5.com/android.php#disverfe )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-build-prop-tweaks-t3376962 (use it with extreme caution!)
I had tried every other way and custom rom,and no one was running on my device so well like this way (Ι don't have the device anymore)
[we can Install Vanced Tube instead of the official youtube app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757 ]
__ screenshots : https://postimg.cc/gallery/29qbhczpa/
Τhis is just my opinion,and it means nothing more than that!
sry for english
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Can I use nexus root toolkit to remove forced encryption on my nexus 9 running android 7.1.1? I notice where it says select the android build you are currently running, mine isn't there. is it safe to use the "any build" option. and follow the directions in this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFVpr6IoL-Q&feature=emb_title
Gabe3 said:
Can I use nexus root toolkit to remove forced encryption on my nexus 9 running android 7.1.1? I notice where it says select the android build you are currently running, mine isn't there. is it safe to use the "any build" option. and follow the directions in this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFVpr6IoL-Q&feature=emb_title
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the Rootjunky in video he knows well & has experience ...BUT ! Look at the title of video carefully ...Says "Lollipop data Encryption"...your android version is N
also,this video is from 2014 ! therefore, very old file
So,my opinion is : you can use TWRP & DM-VERITY & FORCEENCRYPT DISABLER file + magisk (or su) , very easy... - recommended
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the Rootjunky in video he knows well & has experience ...BUT ! Look at the title of video carefully ...Says "Lollipop data Encryption"...your android version is N
also,this video is from 2014 ! therefore, very old file
So,my opinion is : you can use TWRP & DM-VERITY & FORCEENCRYPT DISABLER file + magisk (or su) , very easy... - recommended
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sounds complicated, guess I have alot of searching to do.
Gabe3 said:
sounds complicated, guess I have alot of searching to do.
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It's not complicated at all.... you just start with the right series - right way
1-unlock bootloader
2-Install TWRP
3- Install slim stable 7.1.2 - [ Nano Gapps /disable encrypt/ magisk (or su) ]
4- Flash FireIce kernel
5-Flash Gov-Tuner (download Universal Init.d Injector & kernel sepolice patcher(or better The SELinux Switch) to change SeLinux to permissive( https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-selinux-switch-t3656502 )
,download kernel adiutor from playstore & use it, etc...
It takes a little time, but no need hurry of course
daitalos said:
It's not complicated at all.... you just start with the right series - right way
1-unlock bootloader
2-Install TWRP
3- Install slim stable 7.1.2 - [ Nano Gapps /disable encrypt/ magisk (or su) ]
4- Flash FireIce kernel
5-Flash Gov-Tuner (download Universal Init.d Injector & kernel sepolice patcher(or better The SELinux Switch) to change SeLinux to permissive( https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-selinux-switch-t3656502 )
,download kernel adiutor from playstore & use it, etc...
It takes a little time, but no need hurry of course
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I did steps 1 and 2, then I installed fed patcher v8. but I'm not sure if it worked. heres a screenshot. also I ran this adb command "adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state" and it said its encrypted.
I wiped everything except the system partition before flashing fed patcher. after some research, I think I'm suppose to use the format data option?
Gabe3 said:
I did steps 1 and 2, then I installed fed patcher v8. but I'm not sure if it worked. heres a screenshot. also I ran this adb command "adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state" and it said its encrypted.
I wiped everything except the system partition before flashing fed patcher. after some research, I think I'm suppose to use the format data option?
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It looks like your device hasn't decrypted...
I know well fed patcher & I've used it in the past on N9...BUT! personally I choose Universal DM-Verity, ForceEncrypt.... (this is just my opinion and nothing else)
anyway , you must read carefully in fed patcher OP > "How do I use it?" & "What do I need to make this work?"
.... and just, follow the instructions..I think it will work without any problems
For any questions about "fed patcher" you will ask in the thread before doing anything on the device !!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-fed-patcher-v8-forceencrypt-disable-t3234422
** https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63550803&postcount=3
** https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76374722&postcount=172
daitalos said:
It looks like your device hasn't decrypted...
I know well fed patcher & I've used it in the past on N9...BUT! personally I choose Universal DM-Verity, ForceEncrypt.... (this is just my opinion and nothing else)
anyway , you must read carefully in fed patcher OP > "How do I use it?" & "What do I need to make this work?"
.... and just, follow the instructions..I think it will work without any problems
For any questions about "fed patcher" you will ask in the thread before doing anything on the device !!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-fed-patcher-v8-forceencrypt-disable-t3234422
** https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63550803&postcount=3
** https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76374722&postcount=172
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I figured it out, had to format data.
I haven't touched encryption, used ADB though to reduce installed apps ( for user 0 ) to 65, old nexus 9 more responsive & can be left on for days at a time whilst idle, more RAM available for user too. Also, all those removed apps aren't trying to 'phone home' with Telemetry now. Used for browsing & downloading movies it's perfectly acceptable.:good: