Hello,
Going through the Android/Original development forums, I notice a lot of work in progress ROM/Kernels. I used to flash constantly , but those days are over.
I have an old nexus 7 2012 ( has kit kat on it, but already rooted ). Was wondering if someone could suggest a fast/stable ROM/Kernel that is specifically for the Nexus 7 ( not a ROM that is used for both phones/tablets etc ) that is close if not "FINAL".
Stock kit-kat seems slow and of course the battery life blows. Thanks for any suggestions
Standard XDA response to these questions:
Start flashing and decide for yourself. Its all opinion and taste. There's no answer to your question.
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@shezzy69 - 4.4.3 is on the horizon! May address some of your concerns.
My ROM BSZKitKat plus M-Kernel by @Metallice is what me and my daughter use on our 2012 nexus 7s. The ROM is nothing special just bone stock zipaligned and rooted (use odex for closest to stock experience). The real magic's in the kernel see his thread for recommended settings. Links:
M-Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168787
BSZKitKat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533035
Also like @kj2112 said there are TONS of options. My ROM is basic and is just Google's factory image with SuperSU and zipaligned. A lot of very neat compiled from source options can be found in the original development forum! Kernels too. I've tried RASTAKAT ParanoidAndroid SlimKat and CM11... keep coming back to stock much of this is just preference.
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@shezzy69 - 4.4.3 is on the horizon! May address some of your concerns.
My ROM BSZKitKat plus M-Kernel by @Metallice is what me and my daughter use on our 2012 nexus 7s. The ROM is nothing special just bone stock zipaligned and rooted (use odex for closest to stock experience). The real magic's in the kernel see his thread for recommended settings. Links:
M-Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168787
BSZKitKat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2533035
Also like @kj2112 said there are TONS of options. My ROM is basic and is just Google's factory image with SuperSU and zipaligned. A lot of very neat compiled from source options can be found in the original development forum! Kernels too. I've tried RASTAKAT ParanoidAndroid SlimKat and CM11... keep coming back to stock much of this is just preference.
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Thanks for your reply. I didn't know about 4.4.3 coming, however, I am rooted so would I still be able to get the update legit or would I have to revert back to something else?
Also, I used to be experienced with flashing n7 no problem but am starting to get confused with all the talk of f2fs and am afraid I'll mis-match or corrupt a partion while trying to use f2fs.
The MKernal looks really nice. Which version would you suggest for 4.4.2 stock kit-kat without the f2fs support. Also, can I just install the kernal without a custom rom? Mostly just looking for speed/battery improvements over 4.4.2 stock.
Thank again :good:
shezzy69 said:
Thanks for your reply. I didn't know about 4.4.3 coming, however, I am rooted so would I still be able to get the update legit or would I have to revert back to something else?
Also, I used to be experienced with flashing n7 no problem but am starting to get confused with all the talk of f2fs and am afraid I'll mis-match or corrupt a partion while trying to use f2fs.
The MKernal looks really nice. Which version would you suggest for 4.4.2 stock kit-kat without the f2fs support. Also, can I just install the kernal without a custom rom? Mostly just looking for speed/battery improvements over 4.4.2 stock.
Thank again :good:
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You bet! F2fs looks cool I have yet to play with it. Android uses a Linux file system for its disk partitioning called ext4 which was originally designed for disks with read heads and platters... F2fs or something similar is I'm betting its replacement by Google in the future. For now we can try it ourselves like you have been seeing but it requires:
a recovery that knows how to format a partition with the f2fs file system (custom cwm recovery available in original development forum)
a kernel with f2fs support
for f2fs on the /system partition... a rom that before it installs itself will format /system to f2fs
for f2fs on the /data userdata partition (CAUTION) a script to wipe and format /data to f2fs. if you do this backup all your files to something off the device (your PC external HDD etc)!
So yeah lots of work involved there. To start I would pick a non-f2fs ROM like mine or cm11 or paranoid android 4.1 beta or rastakat then M-Kernel a67 (Faux and francokernel are also good) and try things out. Then if you desire even more performance give f2fs a whirl.
Personally stock performs fine once I have M-Kernel all set up. Be sure to leave sufficient overhead I'd say 4.3 GB or so or you'll see huge lag.
bshiznit said:
You bet! F2fs looks cool I have yet to play with it. Android uses a Linux file system for its disk partitioning called ext4 which was originally designed for disks with read heads and platters... F2fs or something similar is I'm betting its replacement by Google in the future. For now we can try it ourselves like you have been seeing but it requires:
a recovery that knows how to format a partition with the f2fs file system (custom cwm recovery available in original development forum)
a kernel with f2fs support
for f2fs on the /system partition... a rom that before it installs itself will format /system to f2fs
for f2fs on the /data userdata partition (CAUTION) a script to wipe and format /data to f2fs. if you do this backup all your files to something off the device (your PC external HDD etc)!
So yeah lots of work involved there. To start I would pick a non-f2fs ROM like mine or cm11 or paranoid android 4.1 beta or rastakat then M-Kernel a67 (Faux and francokernel are also good) and try things out. Then if you desire even more performance give f2fs a whirl.
Personally stock performs fine once I have M-Kernel all set up. Be sure to leave sufficient overhead I'd say 4.3 GB or so or you'll see huge lag.
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I highly appreciate your explanation of f2fs - I'm sure it will help others as well. I think I'll stick with non-f2fs for now. I will def give your kernel a shot. Thanks again for your time and assistance.
shezzy69 said:
I highly appreciate your explanation of f2fs - I'm sure it will help others as well. I think I'll stick with non-f2fs for now. I will def give your kernel a shot. Thanks again for your time and assistance.
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Glad to help! Forgot to mention one reason why I love stock so much. It is the pure Google experience but when you add the XPosed Framework with the GravityBox module you can tweak the tablet however you want. Just install XPosed and then inside XPosed download that GravityBox module and you will see what I'm talking about. Here is the thread for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401
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Glad to help! Forgot to mention one reason why I love stock so much. It is the pure Google experience but when you add the XPosed Framework with the GravityBox module you can tweak the tablet however you want. Just install XPosed and then inside XPosed download that GravityBox module and you will see what I'm talking about. Here is the thread for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401
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I'll look into GravityBox, I've install Xposed before ( for Greenify ) but never used GravityBox before. For GravityBox..does it matter if I use deodexed or odexed? Was going to install your ROM Odex version tonight since I'm no theme creator and prefer boot speed ( is there any other difference ?) and M-kernel as well. I'll report my experiences back after I do so.
F2FS is really not that hard. I'm not a big expert in Android, I just know how to root/install roms, and I managed to flash an F2FS ROM with no problem at all.
You just need a custom recovery like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678140
And an F2FS ROM like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678142 (or any other F2FS ROM).
In the first link there are some instructions, it's maybe 35 words, so you don't have to study it for hours, it's really easy, and I think my N7 is actually much less laggy than it was before.
If you still don't want to bother with F2FS, then try some other ROMS and kernels first, but if you're still not satisfied with the speed of your tablet, just try F2FS.
I'm on CM 11 M 5 with m-kernel test 4 and f2fs on all three partitions. It's completely stable and really fast. No lags anymore. I can only recommend it.
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Hello,
Sorry for this very basic question, I am just wondering what is the difference between a Kernel and a ROM? I see in the development forum there are lots of new Kernels, what are these actually optimizing except underclocking or undervolting (understand that terminology). I am also wondering if the Kernels are specific for the original Nexus One 2.1 Android or can you install for example Modaco or Cyan ROM and then a different random Kernel?
Thanks!
To my understanding, a kernel is what directly interacts with the hardware. Every OS has this, but it's more customizable on our phones since it's based on Linux. The Rom contains the OS itself, and the software and file structure therein. The kernel even can tell the OS how fast the processor goes and how much juice to use from the battery.
Hope that makes sense, as I'm no expert. You can mix and match the two as far as I know. I've mixed them, anyway.
Halorin,
Based on what you said, with my stock vibrant ROM 2.1 JI6 update, it is possible to change the kernel or install another kernel (like the CM kernel)?
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Halorin,
Based on what you said, with my stock vibrant ROM 2.1 JI6 update, it is possible to change the kernel or install another kernel (like the CM kernel)?
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That is really a question better suited to the rom 's development thread, but in general yes you can flash a different kernel. Some kernel/rom combinations work better than others, but you really wont know until you try. Get comfortable with nandroid backups and start trying out different kernel combinations until you find one you like.
Usually most custom roms will include a kernel but they usually have tweaks like coding for 720p, oc, and audio tweaks and what not. Alsways do a nandroid back up and start exploring. When flashing kernels always wipe, I think their are exceptions but its best to wipe just in case. Browse XDA, download a kernel from your phone browser, rom manager install from SD, should be in your downloads folder, backup and wipe, repeat until your phone does what you want.
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which is the better to install???
Thank you your post..
but i can't understand clearly.
so.,
which one is better to install NewRom / Kernal. for android phones.
Neither one is better it just depends on what you want to do.
If you want to totally change over your phone to look and function differently then you need to flash a ROM if you just want to keep the same look but want to enable lets say overclocking then flash an overclocked kernel. If it has to do with the hardware mostly then it's probably something that the kernel can change. Although like mentioned above if you flash a ROM most of the time it will come with a custom kernel.
Dude Random21 said:
Neither one is better it just depends on what you want to do.
If you want to totally change over your phone to look and function differently then you need to flash a ROM if you just want to keep the same look but want to enable lets say overclocking then flash an overclocked kernel. If it has to do with the hardware mostly then it's probably something that the kernel can change. Although like mentioned above if you flash a ROM most of the time it will come with a custom kernel.
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What he said.
ROMs and kernels are two separate things that have two separate functions. Neither is better than the other, but they do complement each other.
Seshu9899 said:
Thank you your post..
but i can't understand clearly.
so.,
which one is better to install NewRom / Kernal. for android phones.
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I know both Dude Random21 and codesplice have gone into this, but to try and give a bit more info...
The kernel is kinda like the nervous system of the body. It directly interacts with the hardware (which is how it is able to adjust CPU speed) and it is what allows the ROM to function.
The ROM is the rest of the body. Every other aspect of the phone. In fact, most ROMs include custom kernels. Various ROMs give you various features/enhancements/bugfixes. You will probably notice the biggest change in your phone if you load a custom ROM. Most people load the custom kernels to help with battery life as a lot of them allow you to lower the phones minimum processing speed from 245Mhz to 128MHz.
The ROM can change so many different aspects of how the phone works. There is CyanogenMod which is based off of stock Android with a lot of tweaks, bugfixes, and new features added. There is also MIUI, which is similar to the iOS style (not the same, but much closer than stock Android), and then there are a ton others out there.
Then which Rom is best for my samsung galaxy s???
so i am using froyo.jpjpg on my galaxys.
i want to flash new Rom with upgaraded to gingerbread.
can i flash only rom../ kernal also.
which is best Rom for samsung galaxys.
cynogenmod, miui, .?????
battery drain is very fast now ian running rom/kernal.
Start by going to the forum for your phone.
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thank you...
i Start the post from samsung galaxy s..
Seshu9899 said:
thank you...
i Start the post from samsung galaxy s..
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your welcomed
Nandbackup + Rom & Kernel
One question: when I do a backup with CWM, it is the Nandroid backup you talk about, correct...? Same thing? So, if I do a backup with CWM, it's a backup only of the ROM, or also the stock Kernel...? Imagine that I do a Rom (GingerDX for example), and flash with a custom Kernel.... If things go bad and I do a restore from my backup (stock) CWM, what do I restore? Rom, or Rom + (stock) Kernel...?
Yes, a backup that is done in ClockworkMod (or Amon_RA) is considered a nandroid backup. And this takes a complete snapshot of your system. Your ROM, your kernel, your apps and your data are all inlcuded. The only thing that isn't included is the fat partition on your sdcard. So if things go bad and you restore your nandroid backup, it will go back to however it was when you made the backup.
thanks a lot. reading this thread clear up a lot of things
Hi!
I am currently running Lite'ning ROM 6.1. XXKH3 Kernel version 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+ [email protected] #20 on SGSII. Phew.
I've tried a lot of ROMS including MIUI, villain, galmetMIUI ICS version . I like Lite'ning ROM because it gave me the least (virtually Nil) problems (FCs/ reboots) and has almost all the features I need (TV-out that's missing from MIUI, good camera with panorama mode, Recording mode in phone). However I miss the CIFS feature. Is it because the kernel does not support it? Can I get CIFS support if I flash another kernel? Any suggesstions on which Kernel should I flash? I realise that this ROM is pretty old now so Can I get additional features with a newer Kernel.
codesplice said:
What he said.
ROMs and kernels are two separate things that have two separate functions. Neither is better than the other, but they do complement each other.
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That made everything clear. Thanks man. I'm new to the xda but already flashed a new rom that overclocked my CPU to 1.5 and my HTC Sensation 4G Is running so much better right now. However I wish i knew how to thank people... because i see the thanks meter but cannot find where to thank from.
radoslav.trahanov said:
That made everything clear. Thanks man. I'm new to the xda but already flashed a new rom that overclocked my CPU to 1.5 and my HTC Sensation 4G Is running so much better right now. However I wish i knew how to thank people... because i see the thanks meter but cannot find where to thank from.
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The rom didn't overclock your phone. The kernel did. READ. You came to the MT4GS forum starting up a storm for people not giving you a direct link to the regular MT4G. How is it you cant find the freakin' "thanks" button? THERE'S A FREAKIN' THANKS BUTTON IN EVERY FREAKIN' POST. OPEN YOUR FREAKIN' EYES.
Sori m jst new here..jst b0ught my f0ne 2 m0nths ago. Flashed r0m: gingercrime ITA, flashed kernel: ver 2.6.35.14 v6. And iv overclock my fone 245-710Mhz, smartass. fone: lg optimus one, running on gingerbread 2.3.3
Many thanx xda developers..!!
I see alot of Tocuhpad Dev threads and I just pulled my TP out of storage.
Its running Cyanogen Mod 4.0.4 (System settings says Cyanogen Mod Version 9-20120930 Nightly tenderloin)
Build date Sun Sept 30th 2012
I have CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.6
moboot 0.3.5
As you can see its very outdated.
What should I be running now if I am looking for daily reliability with most features working? Thanks for your input (If there is a newer guide I can follow to update from my current version to a new one please post it, thank you)
I would suggest that you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284.
It is an excellent guide with video tutorials if necessary. Roland has also posted an additional guide of the newer more experimental Roms also in Touchpad Development forum.
Hopefully they will help you make a decision based on what you need to use your tablet for ie Bluetooth/gaming etc.
Have fun there have been lots of improvements since you last used it.
sstar said:
I would suggest that you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147284.
It is an excellent guide with video tutorials if necessary. Roland has also posted an additional guide of the newer more experimental Roms also in Touchpad Development forum.
Hopefully they will help you make a decision based on what you need to use your tablet for ie Bluetooth/gaming etc.
Have fun there have been lots of improvements since you last used it.
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Where do you even start on that thread, there is about 100 links and 15 videos posted?
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Where do you even start on that thread, there is about 100 links and 15 videos posted?
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Just read the first page, then try a couple of different ROMs at the very least you can see all the different variations available and the requirements needed to install them(Partition size.
If you then have a specific question having tried the above it will probably be a lot easier to help you.
Personally, I would go with milaq's last Jelly Bean 4.2.2 rom cm10.1
The next step is 4.3 - read need for resizing of /system, and/or /data partitions - or 4.4 (Kitkat), which is still very much experimental/developmental.
Milaq's 10.1 Jelly Bean roms are very stable and good for daily use.
Just my opinion!
Peace
Thanks, I actually went the opposite way and did the test version of 4.4 to see how it is
It appears you are already partitioned to run the newest ROMs, but if you or others want to try at least a 10.1 ROM (Android 4.2.2) without having to increase partition size, OaT's Light n Tasty (LnT) is very stable and except for the lack of bluetooth plaguing a number of the post-CM9 ROMs the ROM is very solid. He somehow lightens the ROM and the GAPPs so it runs in the pre-CM10 partitions. I am leery of going all the way back to webOS, removing Android, doctoring and changing partitions, and then starting over. At some point I am sure I will, especially if a really solid KitKat ROM is released with bluetooth.
Many people have stayed on CM9 btw, as they find CM9 the most dependable.
Here's a link to the XDA discussion on OaT LnT. Note his OP has an older version of his ROM... if you scroll towards the end he includes a link to an October 8 version he has been using recently. Make sure to also use the GAPPs he includes in the OP, since it is lightened as well. He leaves off a few things... like calendar and browser, since so many people can and do use ones downloaded from Play Store (is. I use aCalendar and Next browser).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332510
CM 10.1 (JB 4.2.2) doesn't require repatitioning, its the newer 10.2/4.3 and Kitkat 4.4 that require/advise a larger /system partition.
I actually went back to ICS from 10.1 thinking it had been better, but tbh the experience wasn't what I remembered and I very quickly went back to 10.1 (via Kitkat, briefly, but too buggy for me atm). Battery life, responsiveness and stability were all better, for me, with 10.1 (spceifically milaq's roms).
Having said that, its worth giving yourself a bigger /system partition - 5 or 600mb - and trying out the latest kitkat builds, there's lots of promise there!
I will definitely be going back once certain bugs and issues are ironed out...
Peace
Guys I am actually stock at the moment but doubletap to wake up screen is the feature
which I really want on my M7, I read some where long time ago that it was not possible on
M7 since it was a hardware feature but recently I came across a kernel for M7 with this feature. see below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one/development/kernel-elite-kernels-t2961835
The above kernel needs a GPE L Rom.
I am thinking of rooting and installing a custom rom now, I wanted to ask what rom should I
download in order to get this feature since I am new so I have no idea what a GPE L rom is.
Thanks in advance and sorry if its a noob question!!
This is a gpe l rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2965049
[ROM] ★☆★Nocturnal GE CDMA-Lollipop|5.0.1|12/27/14|★☆★
It is vanilla android meaning it does not contain any sense elements. This has been built into to many roms and kernels over the past 18 months if you prefer sense my stock sense rom has this built in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2848102
[rom] sense 6 4.4.3 Stock (6.09.401.10)(11/19/14)
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Just making sure!!
Thanks a lot, So if I am not mistaken the second Rom you mentioned has this feature built in but
if I need this feature on Nocturnal Rom I will need to flash the elite kernel?
thicklizard said:
This is a gpe l rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2965049
[ROM] ★☆★Nocturnal GE CDMA-Lollipop|5.0.1|12/27/14|★☆★
It is vanilla android meaning it does not contain any sense elements. This has been built into to many roms and kernels over the past 18 months if you prefer sense my stock sense rom has this built in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2848102
[rom] sense 6 4.4.3 Stock (6.09.401.10)(11/19/14)
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waqasr said:
Thanks a lot, So if I am not mistaken the second Rom you mentioned has this feature built in but
if I need this feature on Nocturnal Rom I will need to flash the elite kernel?
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Correct
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waqasr said:
Guys I am actually stock at the moment but doubletap to wake up screen is the feature
which I really want on my M7, I read some where long time ago that it was not possible on
M7 since it was a hardware feature but recently I came across a kernel for M7 with this feature. see below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one/development/kernel-elite-kernels-t2961835
The above kernel needs a GPE L Rom.
I am thinking of rooting and installing a custom rom now, I wanted to ask what rom should I
download in order to get this feature since I am new so I have no idea what a GPE L rom is.
Thanks in advance and sorry if its a noob question!!
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thicklizard said:
This is a gpe l rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2965049
[ROM] ★☆★Nocturnal GE CDMA-Lollipop|5.0.1|12/27/14|★☆★
It is vanilla android meaning it does not contain any sense elements. This has been built into to many roms and kernels over the past 18 months if you prefer sense my stock sense rom has this built in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2848102
[rom] sense 6 4.4.3 Stock (6.09.401.10)(11/19/14)
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As thick said, most custom kernels do come with double tap to wake, aka dt2w.
I'm assuming you know the procedure for rooting and flashing a ROM.
In order to get dt2w, first flash a ROM of choice. Boot up, and set it up according to your liking. Then, find a compatible kernel (we can help you with that), and flash that. Boot up again, make sure (in your phone's settings) that the kernel flashed successfully, then download a kernel tuning app like TricksterMOD and go into "Screen Wake Settings."
Note: some kernels may use AROMA, which lets you configure dt2w while flashing. The above should still apply if you want to change your settings later on.
Thick's ROM comes with it built in, but most other ROMs don't.
Happy flashing, and remember, ask twice, flash once.
I appreciate it!!
I rooted and played around with different Roms on my previous phones e.g. HTC Hero, NS4g, and Evo4G
but since my HTC one is still being updated via OTA officially I didn't proceed with rooting yet.
I really wanted DT2w feature and I don't think any update would give me that feature so that's why
I am thinking about rooting my phone. I really appreciate your help since you said you can help with
choosing a kernel please go ahead and suggest a good kernel and few feature rich/stable Roms.
sauprankul said:
As thick said, most custom kernels do come with double tap to wake, aka dt2w.
I'm assuming you know the procedure for rooting and flashing a ROM.
In order to get dt2w, first flash a ROM of choice. Boot up, and set it up according to your liking. Then, find a compatible kernel (we can help you with that), and flash that. Boot up again, make sure (in your phone's settings) that the kernel flashed successfully, then download a kernel tuning app like TricksterMOD and go into "Screen Wake Settings."
Note: some kernels may use AROMA, which lets you configure dt2w while flashing. The above should still apply if you want to change your settings later on.
Thick's ROM comes with it built in, but most other ROMs don't.
Happy flashing, and remember, ask twice, flash once.
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waqasr said:
I rooted and played around with different Roms on my previous phones e.g. HTC Hero, NS4g, and Evo4G
but since my HTC one is still being updated via OTA officially I didn't proceed with rooting yet.
I really wanted DT2w feature and I don't think any update would give me that feature so that's why
I am thinking about rooting my phone. I really appreciate your help since you said you can help with
choosing a kernel please go ahead and suggest a good kernel and few feature rich/stable Roms.
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I would suggest SD 12 since it's on the latest base (.12, which has some important bug fixes) and it's relatively close to stock.
Along with that, I would suggest using ElementalX 18, which is one of the more easy Kernels to set up. It uses AROMA, so you don't have to download any apps to adjust your settings later. I had a good experience with the battery saving/thermal throttling/undervolting settings (you'll see those come up when you try to flash it). I don't recommend messing with the clock settings, however.
Wipe (default wipe in TWRP), flash ROM, boot, set up, go into recovery, flash kernel, reboot, wait, reboot again. That's the procedure I follow.
I appreciate it!!
sauprankul said:
I would suggest SD 12 since it's on the latest base (.12, which has some important bug fixes) and it's relatively close to stock.
Along with that, I would suggest using ElementalX 18, which is one of the more easy Kernels to set up. It uses AROMA, so you don't have to download any apps to adjust your settings later. I had a good experience with the battery saving/thermal throttling/undervolting settings (you'll see those come up when you try to flash it). I don't recommend messing with the clock settings, however.
Wipe (default wipe in TWRP), flash ROM, boot, set up, go into recovery, flash kernel, reboot, wait, reboot again. That's the procedure I follow.
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Thank you, I really appreciate your help and recommendation.
sauprankul said:
I would suggest SD 12 since it's on the latest base (.12, which has some important bug fixes) and it's relatively close to stock.
Along with that, I would suggest using ElementalX 18, which is one of the more easy Kernels to set up. It uses AROMA, so you don't have to download any apps to adjust your settings later. I had a good experience with the battery saving/thermal throttling/undervolting settings (you'll see those come up when you try to flash it). I don't recommend messing with the clock settings, however.
Wipe (default wipe in TWRP), flash ROM, boot, set up, go into recovery, flash kernel, reboot, wait, reboot again. That's the procedure I follow.
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I have finally rooted my phone and I am in process of trying different roms at the moment, I tried to flash the ElementX18 kernel on my stock rooted rom but the installation failed so Now I am going to install SD12 which you mentioned and then flash the ElementX18 kernel. Since you mentioned you had a good experience with thermal throttling/undervolting can you please give me safe or your values so I can give them a shot as well. Thank you
waqasr said:
I have finally rooted my phone and I am in process of trying different roms at the moment, I tried to flash the ElementX18 kernel on my stock rooted rom but the installation failed so Now I am going to install SD12 which you mentioned and then flash the ElementX18 kernel. Since you mentioned you had a good experience with thermal throttling/undervolting can you please give me safe or your values so I can give them a shot as well. Thank you
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EX 18 is a 4.4.3 kernel, you probably used it on a 4.4.2 ROM. A 25 mV undervolt with "run cool" setting would be good.
sauprankul said:
EX 18 is a 4.4.3 kernel, you probably used it on a 4.4.2 ROM. A 25 mV undervolt with "run cool" setting would be good.
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Yes you are right I was trying it first on my stock rom which was 4.4.2 if I am not mistaken that was the last official OTA
update for me. I am on SD 12 ROM and EX18 Kernel at the moment and loving it. I tried SlimKat which was not bad but for some reason I couldn't fix the resolution of the screen everything was too small for me (icons,fonts etc). Latest Liquid Smooth didnt recognize my sim card so I had to move away from it. It seems like for now SD12 is going to be my daily driver.
In case if I want to give SlimKat another shot can I use EX18 on it or it's only a sense kernel? also SlimKat is 4.4.4 so what good kernel can you suggest which will give me DT2W option?
waqasr said:
Yes you are right I was trying it first on my stock rom which was 4.4.2 if I am not mistaken that was the last official OTA
update for me. I am on SD 12 ROM and EX18 Kernel at the moment and loving it. I tried SlimKat which was not bad but for some reason I couldn't fix the resolution of the screen everything was too small for me (icons,fonts etc). Latest Liquid Smooth didnt recognize my sim card so I had to move away from it. It seems like for now SD12 is going to be my daily driver.
In case if I want to give SlimKat another shot can I use EX18 on it or it's only a sense kernel? also SlimKat is 4.4.4 so what good kernel can you suggest which will give me DT2W option?
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EX18 is sense only.
And sorry, I don't really know about nonsense stuff.
sauprankul said:
EX18 is sense only.
And sorry, I don't really know about nonsense stuff.
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No problem bro, I appreciate it.
I have neglected my baby. She is at 4.4.2 cm9 and kernel 3.0. Looking and getting her up to date and running. What is the best way and best build to make her feel loved again?
Check out the Touchpad Toolbox thread.
I would recommend either cm11(milaq or Jcsullins), cm12.1, or Evervolv
Might be easier to just wipe everything as I'm not sure if cm9 is datamedia or not, and you'd probably need to increase your /system size. You do this with tptoolbox. For lollipop and higher, I'd recommend at least a gig system size. If you already have datamedia, you can just resize with tptoolbox, and use your existing recovery to flash a new recovery, and wipe and flash the rom you choose.
If you want the latest and greatest, try evervolv. if you want old+stable, try cm11. better yet, try them all and use what you like best.
hope this helps.
Clipse79 said:
I have neglected my baby. She is at 4.4.2 cm9 and kernel 3.0. Looking and getting her up to date and running. What is the best way and best build to make her feel loved again?
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Go here , read 'til you think you can't read no more.
Hello. Can i use android 6 on this model? And how can i fprmat it to f2fs? What recovery should i use? Please link the files needed. Then i can do the rest on my own probably. microG would be prefered. Some privacy rom. Thanks!
I need a backup phone for one thing, and need android 6 for that. I would appreciate some help.
I need a twrp version that supports to format from ext4 to f2fs. Anyone?
You're asking for quite a lot there...someone'll end up telling you to use search
Yes, you can use android 6 on this model, however you may find Marshmallow tends to suck the life out of it....making it annoying to use on a daily basis.
I've stuck with Lollipop for this, still kinda usable as a daily phone with not too many restrictions on installable apps and relatively easy to roll your own rom. f2fs is available on Lollipop too.
As far as I know there aren't much in the way of shortcuts to Marshmallow.
Are you on stock just now?
IIRC, the path is something like stock rom -> flash a kernel with root -> flash a released Cyanogenmod rom from yesteryear (think you can go straight to cm11 but I remember recommendations to do cm7->cm9->cm10->cm11) -> flash Lollipop/Marshmallow.
The Marshmallow rom I played with for a bit was
[ROM][6.0.1] Resurrection Remix M v5.7.3 [27/08/16] by Coldwindofnowhere
Oh yeah...and before you do anything else backup the efs partition/files....if you fluff it you get a generic IMEI which can be problematic.