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[Galaxy S II Android Development] keizer1974:
Brightness issue

Hi people!

I am very pleased with the XXKG6 Odexed R2 ROM. But I just have little problem with the brightness.

I have to say that I put the Lulz Kernel Build 12 from Tegrak, but know I just can't use the brightness control, in the parameters or even with a widget (currently SwitchPro).

Put back the SuperCore 1.4, to check if it might come from it, and it is still the same :(

Any advice or suggestion before I flash the all thing one more time ?:rolleyes:

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] keizer1974:
Ok, got it ^^

I was coming from the modified "lights.GT-I9100.so" that I replace to make the BLN app work with the Tegrak kernel.

Results is BLN not working, and as said above, no more brightness control :-(

So, does any of you made the BNL control work with this ROM ?

Here is the link that explained how to make BNL work : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16283045&postcount=696
[Galaxy S II Android Development] on2a:
Oh I understand elementary mathematics, no need to worry about that. What your basic explanation failed to do was to distinguish between relative and absolute figures. In your example above you say the total amount of power used has actually fallen (sic). That's not clear because all you have shown are two sets of percentages and nothing about the battery life i.e. time taken and the actual battery percentage in each scenario. To be clear, if we assume the battery life is zero in both those examples, and that time is thesame, then power usage hasn't 'fallen'. If we assume that at time t battery is at percentage x in scenario 1 and y in scenario 2 then that would be an unfair comparison because then you are not comparing like with like...

Follow me? No? Ok let me explain it differently..

If my battery is currently reading 50% and my usage is broken down as:

Android OS - 50%

Display - 30%

Something else - 20%

Over a 5 hour period, for arguments sake.

It is clear that the Android OS has used 25% of my battery over that 5 hour period.

If my battery is at 50% and my usage is broken down as:

Android OS - 75%

Something else - 25%

Again over a 5 hour period

Then android OS has used 37.5% (0.5 *0.75) of my power, over a 5 hour period.

Is 37.5% of battery usage greater than 25% of battery usage? :eek:

When some people complain about the Android OS bug they fail to take into account how much of their total battery it has used and over what time period this has happened. This is the critical bit. Typically high Android OS usage means that no other heavy processes (such as display, app etc) have been running - therefore the battery time is often longer. Whereas when you see low Android OS usage its because there has been something else using up the battery in a shorter space of time, such as the display or another app.

The bug is where you have high Android OS usage over a short battery life and/or other heavy apps have been used. This means that the Android OS is actively draining your battery...

I hope you understand now..

/sorry for the off topic diversion/
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Danielfr:
I am agreeing with you: I have high Android OS usage over a short battery life and/or other heavy apps have been used. This means that the Android OS is actively draining my battery...

Daniel
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Dorilife:
Just flashed Darkys for the 1st time on my SGS 2 and must say its really good, browser seems the smoothest so far ive used..comparing to afew other roms.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] maximus007:
Firstly, I am an experienced android user and know the difference between battery drain and normal usage. The fact remains that the Android OS CPU time on my phone using Darky on XXKG6 base is well in excess of what it has been on previous ROMS.

I was running KG2 VR2.3/Ninpo 2.05 and was getting in excess of 24 hours with my normal (moderate) level of usage. Now, on Darky KG6 and Ninpo 2.05 my battery life has considerably reduced without a considerable change in usage.

Case in point: Today I have been on battery for 10h 40m and am down to 36% battery. My day has consisted of the usual surfing, phoning, messaging, twittering, email etc.

My display has been on 1h 26m on medium brightness (26% of total usage); my Android OS usage is up to 1h 16m (33% of battery used). On top of that my Android System is at 14%. In other words, 47% of the battery life used has been simply keeping the phone running despite constant actual usage throughout the day. This doesn't add up.

I don't know about you but 1h 16m of CPU usage for just that Android OS process in the space of a bit over 10 hours is extraordinarily excessive for an operating system. What would you say if your PC churned 10% of your CPU and 33% of the battery when no other processes were actively running?

My hypothesis is that it is something to do with the phone being unable to go into deep sleep when the CPU is being used Android OS. That is why the battery consumption is high - comparable to say running a music player full time (which would similarly keep the OS from sleeping but probably run at its lowest 200MHz state). It could be the ROM or it could be a piece of software I have installed. I simply can't identify it as nothing else is reporting high CPU/batter usage. All I know is that it didn't happen prior to the upgrade.

All I am doing is reporting a problem that has cropped up on my phone and possibly others. We don't need your rubbish analysis clouding the issue.

Your name is apt as you are both a knob and a nutter for calling us idiots, and your understanding of the problem is ignorant at best.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] maximus007:
Mine adds up to 98% which makes sense given the list only shows the processes which have caused a significant battery usage.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xflowy:
dude where can i get that wallpaper from?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Afsar.Imam@Gmail.com:
Battery *is* a problem on this ROM. I flashed on 98% and it didn't last for even 24 hrs. Stock ROM use to go for much longer then this.

I don't need to get into the math of percentage but simple usage hours tells me this. I have come from Samsung Galaxy S to S2 and on S there was big "Android OS" battery drain problem with 2.3.4. I didn't see the solution during my ownership of the phone.

Someone has to first "accept" this is a problem.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Afsar.Imam@Gmail.com:
I a quick search I couldn't find why my GTalk force closes when trying to attempt voice/video chat, anyone?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
Lol. You still don't understand.

Sent from my Motorola StarTac using Voodoo
[Galaxy S II Android Development] galinha:
Hello : where can i find KG2 VR2.3 to download ?

Thanks..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] elban:
Many people do not take into account that idle time falls under android os in battery stats.

It would be much clearer if they added an "idle" percentage.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] maximus007:
Actually Android counts "Phone idle" as a separate item.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] maximus007:
Thanks for the brilliant reply which so eloquently addresses my valid points.

Does anyone have an actual response to my (and others) genuine concerns? Perhaps my battery usage graphs and percentages shed some light? There is about 1hr and 29mins display usage in total.

I have checked the usual things like wifi sleep policy but nothing has helped, nor does switching wifi off completely.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] elban:
That's "phone idle", not "CPU idle", it's the phone radio subsystem consuming power when not calling or doing other "active tasks".
[Galaxy S II Android Development] silencer1979:
Known bug :-) hopefully fixed soon!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] vofzxy:
cheers.

thanks for your help.

i'll try it tonight.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] maximus007:
You may be right but it doesn't actually address the issue: What is the explanation for the poor battery life visible in my screen shots?

You can see how quickly the battery is draining; it is extremely fast whether or not it is due to "CPU idle" or something else. The idle CPU should simply not drain that percentage battery unless there is zero other usage which is clearly not the case.

When I used my SGS1 I would end up with 60+% display battery usage at the end of the day with everything else much lower, especially Android OS which would be 5% or so. Now my display ends up at 25% of total, and the battery is drained much faster than on my previous phone.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tonynz:
Battery is a huge issue in this Rom.

4 hours of minimal usage, and 40% gone. 10% per hr???

Android OS at 55% (CPU Usage time at about 40 mins)

Email at 21%

Display at 17% (15 mins)

Cell Standby at 4%

Phone Idle at 3%

However, I've noticed that my battery usage is a lot higher on 3G/HSDPA than when it was on Wifi all day.

So on 3G - I probably will get about 10 hour standby but when it was on Wifi, I could probably get 20 hrs of higher usage.

So I think the bug is within the 3G/HSDPA usage.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] netcitizen:
battery drain could be due to the modem. May be the KG6 modem is not the best for your particular region. You can test it by switching back to the modem with which you had good battery life.

Or if you have not already do a clean wipe install of this ROM again and see if things are better.

Also battery consumption during data usage will be in this order . 3g>2g>wifi . this applies to any phone.So I guess there are no surprises in your case.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] maximus007:
I second your observations on 3G/HSDPA. My battery life was amazing yesterday on a wifi access point (used less than 20% in 12 hours, Android OS %age way down).
[Galaxy S II Android Development] vofzxy:
ok i have rooted and flashed the base-R2 rom.

i have to choose between Launcher and TwLauncher ?

plus from darkyrom i have to flash CWM zip right? and what happen to the keyboard, i can't type anything... =(

thanks for the help in advance.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
You can use any launcher you like, just download one you like from the Market, or choose between the two included.

I don't know what your problem is with the keyboard. Maybe go into application settings and clear data and cache for the keyboard... or install another one. If you can't type to search in the Market, install a keyboard from Market on your pc and then set it as the default keyboard in 'Language and Keyboard' settings.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] vofzxy:
Ahhh... Thanks for your help. i reflashed the base-rom again and things are back to the way they should be. no samsung apps and all.

However, there aint extended power menu and lock screen is the wallpaper version unlike on the 1st post.

maybe i should try it again. thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Plopz:
Which version did you flash? You'll notice the screens with the extended power menu and custom lockscreen are under the DarkyROM2 XXKG2 R2 section; The latest XXKG6 ROM doesn't have it. Search for JKay's theme thread to get those additions.

Curious, has anyone tried flashing Ninphetamine 2.0.5 with this ROM?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] vofzxy:
thanks for ur help. =)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tosheeba:
I did, Ninphetamine 2.0.5 is working perfectly with XXKG6 Darky's.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] anothergxg:
Does anyone know which are the necessary APKs for samsungdive to work ? until now i only found signin.apk which lets you signin with samsung and activate remote controls on the phone.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Afsar.Imam@Gmail.com:
Can someone tell me how do I go back to stock rom. I don't see any point in keeping this rom, its has battery problem and the main reason I flashed this was GTalk Voice and Video chat, which doesn't work here. Not sure why this ROM was released at the first place.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alcurtis93:
Use samfirmware.com and choose your previous firmware and flash using Odin
[Galaxy S II Android Development] silencer1979:
You might consider to flash darky KG6 base R2 Odexed together with that Gtalk fix:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15947637&postcount=2

Works fine for me, no battery problems :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alrit:
I'm on KG6 base rom and wondering any way to hide status bar when screen is locked?

thx.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tigrane:
Google Talk Video crash

Hi,

I use DarkyROM2 XXKG6 BASE with great pleasure...

Google Talk works fine, except when I try to open a video chat.

All I get is an app crash.

Thanks!

Edit : Solved, while I was posting, answer was posted two posts before!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] BAZ007:
Slightly offtopic, but I am going to go MAD !!

I have been trying for the past 10 hours to figure how to port Fiesto's OpenVPN binaries and config to Criskelo's ROM to get OpenVPN work, I am not sure why OpenVPN isnt working with his ROM, but working fine with Fiesto's XXKG6 basic rom, even though I am installing the binaries to /system/xbin/openvpn in Criskelo's ROM using the OpenVPN app installer from the Market, there is something I am missing !! From what I am understanding the problem is while its connecting to the OpenVPN in Criskelo's ROM it only states connected to xxx.xxx.xxx.xx as (blank), where as if it's working correctly as in Fiesto's ROM it would be connected to xxx.xxx.xxx.xx as xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, reason why I am using Criskelo's ROM is because it supports Arabic, however it doesnt support OpenVPN !!

I also tried flashing Supercore Kernel 1.4 with Criskelo's Rom XXKG6 V11, but with the same exact result.

I would really appreciate any help on this matter Fiesto, I will also try to pump in more support as I could if you could at least direct me to what I am missing here since you seem one of the few programers who have some knowledge about OpenVPN.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tonycfc:
I have CF-ROOT UHKG7 firmware, so can I just proceed with the installation/flash? Or do I need KG6 somehow?

Need some advice! :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] vittorrio:
Social Hub

Has anyone been having issues with Social Hub?

It will start for me but It won't retreive any email for me. It just acts like there isn't any. I tried 'Clear data' under Applications but still the same problem. I then went into the 'DarkyROM2' app and deleting Social Hub and then reinstalling, but again no joy.

Does anyone have any idea as to what is going on?

Just a side note - the market shown in the screenshots is not the market i have on my phone. Mine looks the same.

Thanks all
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
You HAVE to use the binary from my ROM ;) the one that comes with the installer from Market does not work :) also you need a kernel that has TUN support build in :) like SuperCore does.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
OP Updated to KH3 :) I think you gonna like this one :) new SuperCore as well ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Plopz:
The instructions say to WIPE if running anything before KH1. Since your last version was KG3, that means everyone has to wipe to install this ROM even if they are running the last release??

I feel as if it was a typo or something. :(

EDIT: I just read this:

"Changes in R2:

Reverted to deleting user apps when wipe is selected. Keeping them caused FCs. Oh well..."

Disregard this post, hehe.

Thanks Ficeto!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] :
@ficeto,

Is BLN support included?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alrit:
need call record and no-increasing ringtone lol
[Galaxy S II Android Development] c010:
i have a problem, there is no root after flashing KH3. I thought it is supposed to be pre-rooted?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alrit:
if u didn't use darkyrom2 tool before flashing kh3 base rom, u won't have it pre-rooted.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] dyallo:
Wait.. what's done from scratch exactly? It's a Samsung ROM isn't it?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] c010:
i downloaded the rom tool, trying to reflash the rom. however the rom tool failed to trigger the flashing process. after i select the rom in sdcard, it prompted and asking me to confirm, i select ok, then it stays forever, nothing happen
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
No but just flash the lib fix.

Just flash the tar provided in ODIN and then install Superuser. If that doesn't work for you, flash a rooted kernel.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
BLN is coming in SuperCore 1.7

Kernel is build but we need moved services.jar for BLN to work with missed calls and SMS. that will coma tonight with a new update :) full rom and incremental update.zip ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] fridlack:
Could you post the download link for this patch?

And another question, did you have plans on put extended notification power controls?

Thanks for your work!

One more question, are jKay lockscreen included?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] c010:
downloaded superuser and it works. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
all modifications that are made to the stock ROM. (the first long list right after the sentence you quoted)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
SuperCore 1.7 with BLN (+ lib) for the impatient ;)

Download SuperCore_1.7.tar
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Kame_boy:
Using KH3 for an hour or so now. I'm liking it :)

Is there a more detailed changelog for supercore? I find it difficult to compare to say ninphetamine or speedmod. UV would be nice to have. Some in the thread have "insinuated" that they have been using darkyrom with other kernels (such as above). Is this possible?

Also, in choosing settings>display>screen display > lockscreen wallpaper> choosing Wallpaper gallery gives an FC.

In settings > wireless and network > kies via wi-fi gives FC as well.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
LOL at your use of the word "insinuated".

You also have a problem with those FCs. I don't have any issues at all.

Thanks Ficeto, great ROM.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] alrit:
quite a green rom! ha--
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jcrompton:
Hey, I'm sure money speaks louder than words but wanted to give an encouragement....

Really liking and appreciating the work put into this ROM

I've been using for about twelve hours and I love the look and the feel of the ROM in general

The	KH3 modem seems to be working great on US ATT 3 G

Thank you ....
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lynx2k50:
Do you have a lower DPI?

Is DarkyROM multiDPI? Pah that would be epic.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
I'm using 200dpi. I don't use stock anything (Samsung) so the dialler etc is not a problem for me ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lynx2k50:
Rom ist fantastic. Really. Great work.

But my auto brightness is not working here with supercore 1.7!

Can someone confirm please?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
Can't help you ut with that exactly... but it certainly works with the kernel I am using, screenshot above.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] arcadian:
Quick request for help: when installing without Samsung apps & Skype, the long press on the menu key does not work anymore (used to bring up quick google search window).

I reinstalled all the missing samsung apps + rebooted and the long press behavior is back. Does someone know which of the Samsung APK handles this so I'm not forced to reinstall all the Samsung junk that I don't use... ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lynx2k50:
Works for me without Samsungs and swype trash.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
Tried this rom last night and loved it, looks great and feels great but did have two issues, the pixelated CRT off screen and also found that videos i had taken previously stuttered badly during playback on both the sd card and internal memory. I was using the Supercore kernel.

On stock rom there is no stuttering so am not sure if it is the kernel or the tweaks of the rom :(
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jcrompton:
Which program are you using to get to 200 dpi?

My LCD Density messes up the dialer terribly
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
Like I said, I don't use the standard dialler.

I change dpi by editing build.prop.

Sent from my Motorola StarTac using Voodoo
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jcrompton:
any clues re the best place to learn that?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
Yes! Right here!

Open system/build.prop in Root Explorer by long pressing on the file and selecting 'open in text editor' and then find the line

ro.sf.lcd_density=240

...and change to the value you want. Save the file(a backup of the original file will be created automatically) and reboot.

Or you can copy the file to your computer, edit and push back then reboot.

:)

Sent from my Motorola StarTac using Voodoo
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jcrompton:
Works great

Thanks!!

Would you mind posting your custom dialer???
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
Discovered it's not the kernel that was causing the lags, it was the init.d tweaks of the rom, as soon as they were deleted it is perfect. Am a very happy man now with this rom :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
Go dialler. You might have to use Go Launcher, I'm not sure. I use the launcher, some of their add-ons don't require the launcher however.

Sent from my Motorola StarTac using Voodoo
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jcrompton:
Its actually Go Contacts

I use Go SMS and have for a while. I may have to get used to it but the screen looks great with the 200 dpi

Great suggestions!!!!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
Meh... details details.

Sent from my Motorola StarTac using Voodoo
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
I forgot to mention... some apps won't display properly at less than 240dpi.

Fix: download Spare Parts and uncheck compatibility and reboot.

Shabba!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lynx2k50:
Please guys.

Someone have auto brightness problems with supercore?

The rest is ****ing perfect.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
To test, you could always try another kernel and then flash Supercore back after.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lynx2k50:
I'm trust you that it works with hacre ones but want to give SC a chance.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] geistteufel:
Mirror up to date for KH3 : http://sck.to/KT

Enjoy !
[Galaxy S II Android Development] chaoszero112:
No official DarkyROM2 yet? I'm quite surprised.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Goldie:
Fix pixelated crt....

Dial *#7353#

Choose option 8

Take screenshot of white screen by pressing home and power

Done :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] MorRoquen:
Just wanted to report - upgraded from stock (rooted) KF3 to this KH3 version. Wiped. The ROM works perfectly. I prefer the TWLauncher, so made that default. Battery stats show Android OS is at 8% (after leaving the phone on for 12+ hours, moderate usage)

All is well. Thanks Ficeto, Darky team!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tyj82:
I am hoping voice recording can be integrated in GH3.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ashok:
how to get supercore 1.7 kernel
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lynx2k50:
Here you go:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/ficeto.u/files/KH3/

But the liblights are actually not included in this rom so supercore 1.7 is equal to SC 1.6.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hajduk000:
hi, nice rom.Have a chance to make the text color green

green, because the menu icon
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Danielfr:
restoring with Titanium

Hi,

After having flashed the new Rom, I have restored all my old applications with Titanium

but I have some problems with a few system applications.

For example in settings- find my mobile, when I try to change something, I am receiving the error message: The application Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly.Please try again.

My question is: do you have to restore all applications (users+ system) or only users applications (data+app) and only data from system applications?

Thanks.

Daniel
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nobnut:
You should only restore user apps and data (not system) after you have flashed a new ROM base. Otherwise you will overwrite the new system files.