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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] kohkohnut:
Hi mdacic thanks for your reply but please pardon me for being sceptical. I find it hard to believe that a custom kernel/rom would be totally flawless and not break anything.

For example, Speedmod gave me the occasional BSOD and difficulty scrolling within certain apps. But the battery and speed improvements made me stick with it.

And elhennig did mention some open bugs in post #6996? I just want to know the issues so that I can weigh the pros and cons before I flash it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] HM.Carbide:
The post #6996 ment bugs in CM9 not in stock rom or Semaphore kernel for Gingerbread.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] kohkohnut:
Ahh my apologies for the mistake. I am still hoping to hear the not-so-good stuff about Semaphore.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Valinorian:
There isnt really anything bad about Semaphore. Ok maybe there is, but its so small that you wont notice it. ;)

The reason for this, is that this kernel is not modified as much as the Speedmod kernel. Its basically Samsung Stock kernel with some addons like BLN, Voodoo sound etc. Also a few scripts and small tweaks are included but nothing major which will cause bugs. Thats why most people here like it.

Alot of the stuff thats in this kernel is optional which means you can enable or disable it yourself. If it causes instability, just disable it.

Only problem I had with this script is with overclocking it to 1200mhz. My phone restarts then. So i dont use the overclocking even though it will probably work if I tweak the settings myself but I'm lazy :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] stratosk:
In my opinion this is not true. Semaphore is more modified than Speedmod. I don't say this as good nor as bad. It's just is.

But generally, I try to keep this as guideline. To not modify something if there is no true reason. Only necessary changes
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mdacic:
I still haven't experienced not even the slightest problem, even though I'm using undervolting script!

This is my second day of using it (without restart), still 0 errors...

I'm using it in combination with DarkyRom 10.4.2 JW1 (so the semaphore version JW1 2.4.0).

Battery is pretty good, 6% drain (1hour of audiobook listening), 4% drain (1h radio listening) and 2% (9h of just standing on the table, waiting for calls :)

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Is it possible to use DeepIdle with semaphore? Maybe using some script or app?

It appears that it is offering great savings in battery life.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297535

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22450993&postcount=220

"So DI is saving over 50% power when playing music."
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] zsandras:
No problem mate, I'm happy to help you. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] coldhandz:
The only bad point of flashing Semaphore kernel is that you won't want to flash another kernel after using it! As a long term sufferer of Flashititous, this is a problem:D:D:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] stratosk:
Maybe, I will investigate implement it. But it will be on Semaphore ICS...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] saszseb:
It's called HHB (hello hello bug). There isn't any solution to solve the issue. It happens.

Sent from CNA_1.3.3, Semaphore 0.8.1
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] hackeron:
I noticed this as well after using the loudspeaker, the next call after that was hello hello bug ... never really thought about it before. I rarely use loudspeaker anyway.. how long has this bug been out there?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] maopaopao:
I get 1 freeze with 2.5BM and 1 freeze with 2.5. I don't use OC or UV.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Bejda:
Seriously that was my one and only problem with semaphore on gingerbread,it even kept me from trying Midnight kernel which seems great too (and not the least,provided by another friendly,listening and helping Dev).

Sad story in a way...

:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mdacic:
I was really hopping to use it on GB... ICS is still a along way to go...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] woodworm01:
Hello hello bug

In my case the cause was TotalRecall. After I deinstalled it, the problem was solved.

Everything works fine now.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] saszseb:
Are you sure? The "solution": mute/unmute or reboot. I think there is no need to uninstall anything.

Sent from CodeNameAndroid_1.3.3
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] zsandras:
No mate, there's something another bug I mean it's an "apk" incompatibility. I tested it, the IncallRecorder and the TotalRecorder apks are making such a bug. After uninstalling the incriminated apk the phone mic again works well.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] woodworm01:
Zsandras gave me this tip and it really works. Anyway he just explained why it works.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] saszseb:
Ok. This bug is known issue on Android 2.3.7 and above. To get this bug You don't need to have apk.-s like this on your phone.

Sent from CodeNameAndroid_1.3.3
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] finneginsfast:
This may be a stupid question but I have no choice left but to ask:). I was running Darkyrom 10.4.2JW1 on and Samsung SGH-T959D and running no problems. I wanted to try this kernel for various reasons and decided to try Semaphore_kernel_JW1_2.4.0.

Ran great but I couldn't make a nandroid backup after this. Long story short, I tried everything, clearing data/cache etc. I finally had to reinstall 10.4.2 with the original kernel and BANG, I could now make a nandroid backup again.

Was there some way around this or is this kernel just not fully compatible for my phone?

ps the following is the error I would get when trying to make said backup:

E:failed to mount /dbdata (invalid argument)

--Installing package...

Finding update package...

Verifying update package...

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] doughy2002:
Everything on this saurom rom and semaphore 2.5.0 works for me. Best battery life ive had.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sirbrian:
I have been experiencing bootloops after 2 weeks flashing to DarkyRom 10.4.2 and to Semaphore 2.5.0. The bootloops only started when I travel to another country for vacation (2 weeks of stablility after flashing).

Bootloops only happen when I have to reboot the phone manually/automaically due to hanging WITH either WiFi / GPS still turned on before reboot.

Bootloops sometimes lasted more that 30 bootloops, sometimes only 2.

I reflashed the ROM as per advise in DarkyROM forum 2 days ago.

I just experienced 1 BOD last night, and another this morning.

This morning BOD happend when I tried to wake/unlock the screen after I went out of office for a meeting. My phone was connected to my office Wifi before. So when I had to reboot my phone manually, I knew the WiFi was still on. And to my shock, I had bootloops. The bootloops only stop when I return back to my office.

I tried another reboot via the power menu, with WiFi still on, and the bootloop is still there! Still in the midst of bootloop while typing this message.

This matter is really annoying and pissing me despite the great start. I thought 10.4.2 is the best and now I am already so lost on what went wrong? Why did it degrade so fast? Is it due to ROM or Kernel or hardware (which I don't think so).

I hope anyone can advise me what I need to do. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Black Rose:
I have bootloops with JW1 if the phone is rebooted with wi-fi turned on and I am near several active wi-fi networks.

If I turn off wi-fi, or reboot with wi-fi turned on and there are no wi-fi networks nearby, it reboots fine.

It's not the kernel if that's what you are wondering. I had bootloops with JW1 and the Stock+ kernel as well.

Not sure what is causing it and why not everyone experiences it.

This only started for me when I installed JW1.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Linux:
Hi, excuse me, can you tell me when the bluetooth connection problem is solved?Thanks..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] syamsoul:
Dear startosk,

Ur kernel is great. It just work. But can u please consider to add some more feature like :-

1. some setting to change softkey light time out or just make it fixed to 500ms or 1s

2. maybe touchwake

3. Deep idle

4. I really like when i can scroll trough menu in recovery menu using menu softkey but can it be fully on softkey? As example, menu softkey to scroll, and back softkey to select? Or maybe touch recovery? :-P

5. How about hm.carbide's semaphore.apk to include also setting to control bln.

Anyway, ur kernel is good. Thanks.

Or what will comes next in ur next version of semaphore kernel?

Or are you will be more focusing in semaphore ics kernel?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] stratosk:
I'm not aware of issues on bluetooth connection. Do you have problem with BT?

Hi,

1) It could be possible to do it.

2) I'm not sure about this. Especially in GB kernel.

3) Deep idle is enabled since early versions of Semaphore.

4) Back touch key is uses as... back key. For full touch recovery, no. It would require huge effort (at least for me).

5) That's not bad idea.

It's unknown when will come a new version for gingerbread since I'm pretty busy with the ICS version at the moment.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] syamsoul:
Thanks Startosk for your time here. I see u r bz with ICS kernel since the version there fast running;-)

Sad couldnt use ICS yet cause need to make a lot of 3G video call at the moment.

Really love to at least have touchkey iights timeout reduce or have control of it..really annoyed seeing the lights keeps turn on especially when in dark...

Thanks again stratosk...need to sleep ..its 3am already here...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mialwe:
Hello Stratosk, for (1) you could use this one. Works fine for some time now.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] stratosk:
Thank you my friend.

Yes, it is almost the same code that is implemented in pawitp's kernel. But I will use your commit if I'll implement it in GB. :) it fits exactly in GB.

Thanks again.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rmean:
this would be awesome! waiting for this since eclair :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] edwinlim9310:
+1 Best if possible to disable it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dadi_pas:
No updates again kernel jvu...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ghosty7:
If you use Saurom JVU(great rom), there is an option to enable and disable the lights. It is found in the Jkaymod section. That rom uses Semaphore kernel.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jgcaap:
this can be used on stock rom 2.3.6?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] phateticwaltz:
It seems that Semaphore Kernel doesn't support iptables?

My experience was that when I'm using semaphore kernel, I cannot use proxydroid. but when I change back to CF ROOT I can use proxydroid.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cdmackay:
Did you enable netfilter?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] phateticwaltz:
I didn't. I didn't know I have to enable it, sorry

After enabling it, now I can use ProxyDroid.

Thank for your advice !!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Dan_Aykroyd:
"Black Sleep of Death"

Hi stratosk,

I think I've read in this thread at some point about something called Black Sleep of Death.

Lately, I've noticed it happening to me (or something similar), from time to time. Sometimes (1 per week or every 4, 5 days), when I go pick up the phone, the screen is black and doesn't turn on.

I now that the phone "on the back" works because the BLN lights are lighted up, and they turn off when I try to use the phone.

I also think this might have started developing since 2.5.0 (BM) version, because I've been using your kernel forever and never did this happened.

By the way, I'm using the default settings (ondemand, no overclock, no undervolt, 2.3.5 XXJVT stock, etc.)

If anyone can give me a hand, please let me know. :)

Regards,
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] gsw5700:
I'm using 2.5.0 bm on jvu and have no problems at all with fc or sod. Guess that means 250 is stable with jvu but may mean there is an issue with jvt

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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jugster:
Just had my first black screen of death. Left it overnight and in the morning bln was lit and there was no way to get screen to turn on. Used it since jvu and 250 came out.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ramanadodda:
I had this type of SOD even on JVU stock Kernel
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Black Rose:
I've read numerous posts in this thread where folks say Semaphore will work with any 2.3.x Samsung ROM.

I attempted to flash this on a 2.3.3 ROM this morning and it did not work; ended up with boot loops.

I was able to flash a basic rooted kernel and was able to get the phone up and running (thankfully, as it's my wife's phone :eek:).
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andip71:
xwjw1 vs. xxjvu

Hi all,

slightly OT, but when I read about SoD on xxjvu in the past threads... there is a good reason why I personally went back to xwjw1. No issues at all with this rom (stock odexed).

If you do not really need the gimmicks like faceunlock (anyways debatable regarding usability), shooting pictures in videos (bad quality anyways) and so on... I find xwjw1 more smooth and by far more stable.

I never ever had a single issue with this superb kernel on xwjw1.

Personal opinion though :)

Andi
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] O-T:
OT

XWJW1 Media scanner doesn't pick up m4a audio.

XXJVU does.

/OT
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Dan_Aykroyd:
I'm on XXJVT and never since it came out I had a Black Screen of Death, it started happening since I installed Semaphore 2.3.5 last month (with the previous version of Semaphore it didn't happen here)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] HM.Carbide:
Install an older version of semaphore or better stock kernel, then you will see, if it is a kernel related problem.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Black Rose:
Thank Apple for that.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] bigdave196:
I've got a bit of an odd problem that I hope someone can help me with. I seem to have lost root.

I flashed 2.5.0 last night which went fine, and then I tried to use Chainfire's CF-Root Ext4 Tools to convert to Ext4, however it failed to convert /system. It backed up files fine, created ext4 filesystem fine, failed to restore files (said not enough space), and then failed to rollback to rfs (told me to ! PANIC !).

The phone boots fine and everything seems to work, but now when I open up the ext4 app it says "A CF-Root kernel was not detected" and when I open up the Semaphore app it says "This application only works with SuperUser access". TiBackup also doesn't load.

I've tried re-flashing the kernel but that hasn't fixed it
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] gsw5700:
Have you got superuset app from the market?

Sent using TCP/IP
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] bigdave196:
Yep, got the SuperUser app.

I was using ES File Explorer as a root file browser, which can seemingly still browse /system. I think the problem was caused by this app having /system write mounted, and I forgot to unmount it before trying to convert, and now it won't unmount.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] froilson:
Could you implement BLX (Battery Life eXtender)

Hi,

Is possible to include in this version the BLX MOD from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1257497.

It is implemented in some ICS Kernels, but I don't find any for Gingerbread, and is a good feature to take this ROMs to a high battery level.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] satshow:
I have some problems when using lagfix.

I don't have enough space in /system when restoring the files

I decide flash a new rom with odin and I see now in ext4 manager the follow

/system, /cache and /data in rfs and /dbdata in ext4

How can I change /dbdata to rfs?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jervis93:
hi may i know what are the Semaphore settings that u all are using especailly for uv
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] chrhei:
From http://www.semaphore.gr/faq:

Q: I can't convert /system partition to ext4

A: Try to make some free space on /system partition. You may delete some ringtones (/system/media/audio/ringtones). You will need about 5MB free space on /system for the conversion.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] satshow:
I have flash a new rom and have now 52 MB free in /system

The problem I have is that I have 3 partions in rfs and 1 in ext4 at the moment.

Ik wil try delete some ringtones.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Artest113:
hi guys, is this Semaphore 2.5.0 is compatible with XXJVT?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rebel2k:
JVT is Gingerbread so yes, it is! You can flash! :)

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9000 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dherre65:
Any plans for a new release? Though I can't think of more features...
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] snapx:
Hello, I have a doubt. Is it compatible HM's Semaphore Script Carbide thread in spite of installing the scripts tweaks Thunderbolt?, that is to say, in the application semaphore have position Pikachu01 settings in VM and Kernel Tweaks, then I can install also Pikachu Thunderbolt's scripts? Thank you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] xunair:
hi im on xxjvt 2.3.5

which file should i download ?

and does it optimize battery?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] andip71:
Hi,

take latest version 2.5.0. It works fine with all Gingerbread roms.

I have great battery life with Semaphore, so yes - it optimizes battery even with ondemand governor (default).

Andi
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] chavocarlos:
Use the latest version, you should download the "flavor" that you want BIG MEM for more free ram (brean 720p rec) or regular "flavor". The optimization of the batt depends of you and your phone usage. In general in captivate version i had good battery performance. For more information search the thread for some detailed, checked and proved answers.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] xunair:
On the 1st page

1.8.0 is for jvt only

And dere are other files too?

Which one should I download!

And I'm on stock

Do I need to wipe cache and system?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rebel2k:
Take the 2.5.0, the last one.

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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] xunair:
What's the difference between obm and others?

And can I flash tar file with sgs kernel flasher?

Or only with Odin?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Rebel2k:
bm version = big mem = no video recording in 720p but more memory.

And yes, you can flash with SGS Kernel Flasher of course! :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ZaneZam:
And in addition before someone ask: the 'sc' versions are stock color ones, this means voodo color and speedmod color fix are removed in this versions.

This is btw my preferred version as it looks really better than with voodo/speedmod additions! At least on my phone. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Boggy22:
@Stratosk, I don't know if this has been asked before, or if it's possible, but could you maybe integrate OTG "USB Host" support in this kernel? We could read USB cards, use mouse units, etc.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] anuj_blaster:
How do i knw which 2.5 file is right for me?

How do i verify with md5
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rauldumi:
How to switch to manual mount?

Hello people, i tried searching first but come up with no result....so:

- how do i set the partitions mounting to manual. Even since I flashed Sem kernel, every time I connect my phone to pc, my partitions mount. I want to choose weather I want to mount or not (i want the screen that let's me mount and dismount).....

.....thx in advance for any tip .....

ps: I don't use adb so if there is another way......I'll be glad to hear it
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] kohkohnut:
So I finally took the plunge and installed Semaphore and so far so good.

BUT the colors on my Noled notifications turned greenish instead of my default colors. Is this a known issue?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jervis93:
Can I flash semaphore kernel without disabling lagfix or do I have to disable lagfix first. My current kernel is DarkCore
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Black Rose:
Use the sc version of Semaphore. That uses the stock colours.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] mbc663:
Flash away
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] kohkohnut:
Is there any way to change it without reflashing?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] chachi:
Nope .. reflash
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] kohkohnut:
Actually there is. Simply go to Voodoo color and change it to stock color. And the discoloration is gone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] PIRATA!:
Hi!

I have some problems installing apps that are bigger then 12mb...

Is there a solution like old kernel and old Semaphore Script Manager to enable a higher memory cache just to install games like angry birds? I don't remember the name of the label in the Semaphore Script Manager....

Thank you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] HM.Carbide:
In my thread you'll find the script pack and installation guide.

But i think with market 3.4.4 it should work out of the box.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ZaneZam:
For me it's fixed with market 3.4.4 ;-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] PIRATA!:
Yeah!! I have the cache addon script in my SemaphoreScript folder...but I can't see it n the Semaphore app list........?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sirbrian:
bootloops

I have been experiencing bootloops for the past 6 weeks.

It occures when the phone reboot with WiFi is still left on.

I had posted this problem in darky's forum and was advised that it maybe due to the Semaphore Kernel

DarkyROM v10.4.2 [XWJW1]

I have been using this Kernel even on DarkyROM 10.2.2 no problem too. After upgrading to 10.4.2 and immediately changing the Kermel to Semaphore's there is also no problem. Bootloop only started after 3 weeks later.

I have reflashed it a few times and still same nightmare...

Please advise thanks.

*Additional info* I am not using UV and OC
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pikachu01:
Any undervolting/overclocking done?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sirbrian:
I don't use UV and OC...in fact don't know how to.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pikachu01:
Hmm, might be a misbehaving app causing device to overheat?

Is the device hot when it rebooted?

Or the device itself hit kernel panic that results in a reboot (caused by misbehaving apps?).

Try uninstalling/freezing apps that you think caused this. And see if you're still having it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sirbrian:
Device is not hot when rebooted, of course after 3 hours of bootloop it will be..

I still can't find out which app that causes this...is there a way? One of the Darky Dev decode some logs file and says it is not app related, but Kernel related..
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] pikachu01:
You can easily find out if its app or kernel related by using Midnight kernel for a few days. Try it out. I'm hedging on it being app related though.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] {Angel}:
Stratosk: do you think the GB charging problem, where the phone starts to drain battery after it finishes charging and its kept plugged in something thats fixable in the kernel?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Black Rose:
I have the bootloop issue with wi-fi on as well, running the stock Samsung JW1 build from Ramad's thread.

It bootlooped with Semaphore 2.5.0 as well as the Stock+ rooted kernel for JW1.

I think it's an issue with the JW1 ROM itself (never had the problem with UGKG3 or Froyo).

I've done some testing and determined that it is not my wi-fi access point but someone elses in the area that causes it.

I can leave wi-fi enabled with no access points nearby and the phone boots fine.

As soon as there are multiple access points nearby, it bootloops 1 -3 times.

My solution is to make sure that wi-fi is turned off when I need to reboot the phone.