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[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Galon123:
So,which one is better for gaming performance?with caps?I don't really care about benchmark,just want to play games smoothly without OC,cause I don't like OC..:D

I'll take with caps then..:D
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] csoresz2:
yes cap saves some battery and the game performance can be the same. your eyes can see only 60 fps :)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] darkvision:
I think that "with cap" better for 3d games performance but in 2d(games/menu) without cap is better
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] wlon:
I had the kernel gnigerdx v04 and v20, v05 and updated the kernel appeared to me gingerdx v19, v20, but I'm in, because I installed the new applications that did not have the v20 .. v19 is that right?

the V05 is slower than the V04?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] XperianPro:
Alf can you please add overvolt in your kernel.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] alfsamsung:
No. Go and buy a 6 Volt's battery and you will get overvolt.And stop asking for the same thing over and over...
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] XperianPro:
Sorry :( for irritating quastions but if you could even try to do that I will be happy as other members to that cant overclock.

Thanks,XperianPro
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Asycid:
A problem(?) testing. Please confirm. (X8 with Cypress digitizer)

I encountered a low battery life with GDX v020 and ALFS v05 (capped). I never (repeat: _never_) had any battery issues. I used almost all of the ROMs and kernels, but now something is not right with it. I just did a battery wipe, now waiting for a total discharge, then I'll see if the fast battery draining is disappear. Virgin, freshly installed ROM and kernel (upgraded back to 2.1 then to GDX20...etc). I'm not a noob. I'm not making statements, so please no one get this to his/her heart. I'll report back after the Battery stat wipe completes.

BTW I'm not sure (_if_ the problem stays) if the v05 kernel or the v020 ROM is the cause because I flashed them simultaneously and I had alfs v04 kernel and GDX v019, and I haven't got any problem with that.

Have a nice day/ night.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
Hmmm I just flashed this kernel,and I'm using gdx v20, and ive just tried connecting my phone to pc but keeps sayin ' SD card safe to remove'...? Any suggestions? :-) thanks

Sent from my motha frickin' X8 yo
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] azha4flat:
Alfsamsung note : You need to install the included update-rom-chargemon+vold-AlfsKernel.zip to mount sdcard to pc and fix the chargemon script.

Go to CWM recovery with back button and install the update-rom-chargemon+vold-AlfsKernel.zip :D

Hope this will help you. :):):)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] wend0:
I have the same problem my phone has the same results. How you solved it ?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] timpot07:
Right now maybe we can just wait for the response of alf. I hope he can provide fix or update for this one.. :D
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] wend0:
I also tried full wipe and flash again the kernel but nothing.

Even blocked with 40 fps the games performances are better!

Inviato dal mio X8 usando Tapatalk
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] caer_ayu:
is afterburner possible with this kernel ..?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] zeduck:
I'm not sure, but I think V(r) IO scheduler is useless for us because it is an algorithm to reduce the number of moves of the read head of HDD. But the memory of our phone is flash.

Correct me if I made mistake.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] timpot07:
In deed. But, it is ''more'' better in 60fps.:D I hope alf will take a look with our case.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] JeffreyX8:
+1 yes 3rd day using on fps cap version, felt the overall is better, some time scrolling too fast also is a problem, now stable on scrolling like stock and no lag is better than enough. on benchmark of course 729 overclock just get 1575. but i don't think this is problem for me...

Thanks Alfs make a nice kernel~
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] marko93:
Hi everyone!

I want to instal Alfs to my X8.

When i connect phone in flash mode,flash tool send's me this :

29/033/2011 15:33:06 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

29/033/2011 15:33:06 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

29/033/2011 15:33:06 - INFO - Then go to application settings

29/033/2011 15:33:06 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

But i turned on unknowns sources and debugging and flashtool send me this she*t again :D

Help me please? :confused: :(
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] megatpanji:
Do You unlocked bootloader?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] marko93:
Oh noooo,my bootloader unlock didn't work.

I am sorry,can someone give me help to unlock bootloader? :$
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
here you go, try this...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] marko93:
Thanks i will try :)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
Since ive been using this Kernel, Ive been getting SERIOUS battery drain, eg. I fully charged it at 10pm, took it off charge, turned off data and stuff, when I woke up at 4.30am for work, it was on 70%!!!!

I got back from work at 12noon today with 17% left...crazy!

if anyone knows a good way of sorting this out plz let me know...Thanks - G
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] guelas:
and you already cleared battery stats?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] bbeanss:
I've had a bit of an issue while flashing this Kernel, flashed it the same way i would any other Kernel -

1. Data Reset

2. Wipe Cache

3. Clear Dalvik

4. Wipe Battery Stats

5. Flash Kernel

6. Fresh Install of GDX v020

7. Update Vold and Chargemon script

But ive lost vibration, in the settings it says that the kernel is "Currently Unavailable" i cant use WiFi and calls are constantly disconnecting as and when the phone seems fit, does anyone know how i can sort this? any advice is appreciated.

Beans
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] guelas:
the only thing i noticed on your step by step is that it's a bit different than mine. And i have everything working flawlessly.

I do first Step 5 and then 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and finally 4.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] norbula2008:
charge baterry too full do not off charger reeboot to cwm clear baterry stats turn on fonn and wait for batery full then off charger .if you after reebot check baterry thats she shows about 96 % thats way you need wait too ful charge again
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
Thanks norbula, I've been having really bad drain (from full to empty in less the 6hours!) So il try this and report back...
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] dzadzev:
That's not the case with me, I have GREAT battery life with GDX20 and Alf05(uncapped) ... clean install

Two days on battery and now I'm on 30% ... I did not had this good battery life long time ago ;)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] alpharomeoair:
overclock the phone eats a lot of battery right?

for me i use juice defender ther is a advance function that you can set to 600MHz when your phone is in idle and back to 748MHz when you use your phone.

and for me i think this is good but im currently observe my phone.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] rav3n_pl:
Ondemand,

min: 122

max: as much you can OC

Works for me always.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Amrooz:
some ROM report maybe it helps someones

i've been using GDX ROM for long time but i used to have some troubles with it, like the black screen with incoming calls and the battery drain and some lag, so i moved to GCZ ROM and it was awesome and then alfs came with his kernel and i got awesome performance that i told myself that i wont change this ROM ever, i only got battery drain but as long as it last for one day it wasn't a problem for me.

then after 3 days from GDX last release, i started to think "lets try it out", and Oh God i was surprised GDX v20 + alfs kernel = super fast, and battery drain is GONE, yes you read it right, the phone last more than 2 days with my normal use. the only problem that i had and still have with any ROM, is when i open the Dialer it takes 2 sec to respond, now i've installed "GO contacts" and disabled the sync with google, also disabled the auto backup/restore, and the phone is very very very fast and smooth. also to note i am using supercharge v6.

so for people who didn't try alfs kernel + GDX v20 yet, go try it out and don't wait..

i hope this post might help somebody..
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] alpharomeoair:
yeh you are right alfs kernel + GDX v20 is the best setup :)

but i have a little problem if i set my phone to 748MHz max and i reboot my phone its going back to 600Mhz

its that normal?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Amrooz:
check the "set on boot" option in CPU settings menu if it's checked or not
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] alpharomeoair:
i know that and im not chek that :)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Amrooz:
check it and reboot :D
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] timpot07:
How about FPS? My phone is running ~42fps only. Do you have a hint what causes it? thanks
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Amrooz:
i am using the uncapped version of the kernel
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] timpot07:
I see. Okay thanks. I think I'm gonna have to wait for v06. :D
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
Is there a way to get xRecovery for Alfs Kernel??? I can only get the CWM-based Recovery... but I have some ROMs that r only compatible with the xRec restore files (htc salsa being one of them..)

cheers
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] oregon_2:
I am on cypress.tested V5 with naa rom-everything works.i did not flash update zip and still no problem mounting sd card. and touchscreen GONE

Great job!
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] wend0:
After I flashed capped version i had only 42 fps so i decided to flash another kernel (linux dx ) and also with this kernel i had 40 fps. So it isn't a alfs kernel problem? Someone can try ?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Asycid:
Yes, it is a kernel problem (to be more precise, it is a kernel<->screen type problem). Some X8s has different screen type than the others, and because of this, FPS will be capped to approx. 42 (the other screen type has 60). There is another Alfs v05 kernel if 42 FPS is not enough for you (Alfs v05 uncapped). Flash that, and FPS will be 90+, but it won't be that continuous like the capped.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Graveir:
Curious. I've been using v05 with FPS cap (on synaptics) and android process was using some 20-30% of battery, causing considerable drain, 2-3% per hour. I waited three days and flashed the uncapped version. I unplugged the phone today at 9.30 A.M, now it's 10.30 P.M. and I still got 68%, after several phone calls, some texting and a few minutes on wifi with voice recognition (I've been playing with a recipe-searching app ;))

I there are ever any further versions of this kernel, I may try the capped version just for the sake of information, but I guess I will stick to the uncapped version, as I do not notice any screen tearing or slowing down in Angry Birds (and that's the only graphics-consuming game I play from time to time, my other game is chess :p)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] l3s:
I has 58 FPS with v05 (fpscap) kernel. My screen is synaptic.

Do you know whitch type of screen has more problem?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] wend0:
60 fps was the best compromise between 3d performance and scrolling..... with the uncapped version games are laggy... but i have to say that this kernel is awesome... no problem and veeery smooth!
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Asycid:
It's OK, but I don't know why are you quoted me :)

And some explanation: I wrote this, because it is a bug. I mean it should be capped to 60 FPS like on synaptics phone, but no, cypress phones are capped to 42. BTW it is still far smoother than the uncapped version, but 60 FPS capped would be the ideal. I don't making request, because it is good for me at 42 too.

(Just a plus: it is not because of the digitizer. I just wrote the digitizer type because SE changed the screen type along with the digi and I don't know the manufacturer of the screens)

Sent from my paper using a pen :D
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] naim.kamiya:
why i cannot connect to PC using usb cable?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] timpot07:
^ Can you explain further? If you're using this kernel already, you can flash the vold and chargemon update. Or if you just trying to connect to pc and you're still using stock kernel, you can install gordon's in you pc.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] mastermikeywwt:
This is strange. Right after installing this kernel (v5) I lost root access and I can't get rooting to work again either. wtf happened?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] azha4flat:
i solve it by :

- Go to CWM recovery with back button and install the update-rom-chargemon+vold-AlfsKernel.zip.

- Wipe cache and dalvik-cache in recovery.

- Reboot.

* i also had small problems to connect to PC using cable. sometimes. maybe its small bugs :D

*correct me if i incorrect.

help me by hit thanks if i help you :p
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] qsmyle:
I like GingerDX with ALFS v4. Fast and furious! :D

But the battery life. That is a little bit weeker than before.

My previous rom were KuyaDroid. It has normal battery life without undervolt.

And an other feature needed: Why I cant switch off ultra brightness from CM menu? Pleas solve it!

Thank you!
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] kulen:
I have synaptic digitizer and I have 42 fps. but my screen was replaced in service, so I guess they installed some new one that is, in factory, built in phones with cypress digitizer.

but I don't see why is this a problem. I can't see any difference between capped v5 and uncapped v4
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Hoerter:
can anyone use usb debug on this kernel ? :confused:

bcause i can't use usb debug @ this kernel , it's bug ?? :confused:

sorry for my bad english, Thanks
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] mastermikeywwt:
I have the same problem, hence why I can't just reroot my phone like I had in the past
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] supermanno1:
I changed from linuxdx to alfs and now when i try to call someone picture freeze and cant do anything. Did a full wipe and installed update but the problem still here...
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] lovex8:
+1, can't use usb debug.Can't install USB driver for adb shell.

Using v05 with FPS cap

Edit: problem solved.

install a new adb usb driver. I got it from flashtool5,package named fastboot_drivers.zip.

I think I got this problem because I did't inatall SE PCC or US.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] l3s:
I never had any problem with USB debug in Alfs kernel.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] gferen:
+1 i didnt had problems with it to
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
I think you have to be real careful which order you flash and wipe stuff, the wrong combination will cause bugs and errors...so many time I've had to start again to get things working...

Edit. I'm using Alf n gdx and everything work great...apart from batt drain but I charged fully, then wiped batt stats and now its better. Data consumes battery on my phone more than WiFi I know that for certain.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] oregon_2:
+1 using mobile data really kills my battery.

Eg 3 hours of calls on skype and thats it

I mean 3 hours of skype calls
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] match_stick:
Ouch.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Asycid:
Skype is killing the battery even on stock 2.1, and is reported to the skype team many times. So it's not a kernel/rom problem.

Sent from my heart using a brain :))
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Rycon33:
I know that in uncapped version the Screen off animation is too fast but in capped version it shouldn't be this slow. That's what I'm feeling.

I'm currently on 729MHz with 57 fps2d.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] guelas:
i never saw screen tearing without cap but im using capped version now. Does anyone notice some important differences between cap and uncap version?

I never tried v05 uncap but with cap version my overclock doesn't work. Even at 729mhz phone reboots once in a while. With uncap version of v004 phone was stable at 729mhz and rebooted sometimes @ 748mhz.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Graveir:
Nope, mine works fine with OC in spite of being capped or uncapped, only difference for me was sluggish on/off animation and battery drain with capped version, so I went for v05 uncapped and couldn't be happier about my phone ;)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] guelas:
Yeah, gonna try uncapped to test ;)

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after some tests i can say that my phone likes uncapped version the most ;)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] tlslaj0417:
anyone can give me the link to download the flashtool 2.9.1?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] norbula2008:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1254225

here its ewerithing you need
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] akaSk8krew:
when the problem with ext partitions will end?? I ask this because i want to use this kernel..this kernel have the best performance. but it have problems with ext, then this version 5 capped or uncapped in this sense is worse. I flash a gingerDx rom or gingercruzt, boot the phone everything ok. but if i reboot my phone, he don't recognize the partition anymore. now i back again to v4..v4 don't have much problems with partitions, but have. but is better to my phone this v4. I liked to have a fully working version of this kernel..BTW, good work again..wheel in the air.

sorry my bad english
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] fundre:
I don't have problem with ext partition, now I'm using 1gb ext3 and 128mb swap on gdx v020:) maybe reinstall rom will fix your problem?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] carv1:
whats the best version? cap or uncap?

When i flash X8_05-with_chargemon_Alfs in my config/about phone still 2.6.26-alfs alf@v04 its normal?

edit: flash the uncaped version and in config change for v05.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] domirex:
Alfassung i just wanna thank you
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] imrano1210:
maybe increase OC limit to 825mhz as in doixanh's x8oc module in next version?:confused:
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] cuecak:
here the are..

iam using GDX20 and this kerner v5,,

quite stabill on my shakira.. and the old problem still appear..:(

like the ext .. if the ext just find in my phone.. i will got sdcard safe to remove when mounting,, if sdcard mounting fine.. then my ext just disapear.. [from different installing ways..]

and other of it..just awesome [i dont use so many fitur except wifi, and some camera]

hope this will fix on v6..

anyways.. thank for the great rom DX,, and this kernel.. hope this work just better and better.. :D
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] ali_ign:
plz don't delete fps cap because in quardant with 787 mhz oc and bfq I/0 mode in voltage control (app) without fps cap i have 1287 (2d: 258--3d:345)and

in fps cap with 787 oc - bfq I/O mode i have 1423 (2d: 348-- 3d:453 ) pls don't delete fps cap !!!!
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] naim.kamiya:
if u using alfs,make sure u flash the kernel and install the update file.

or else u got remove sd bug.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] ithunter:
#request

@alfs in future all ralease please make with fps cap
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] Graveir:
About benchmark score I care not, but the capped version caused a battery drain in my case, besides I like the user experience of faster screen, so I'd prefer future versions uncapped. However, Alf was able to provide us with two versions of v05, so maybe he could carry on with this way of releasing his work :)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] guelas:
May i ask why?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] rav3n_pl:
If this is some minor change in code maybe complie and release both versions?
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] ithunter:
becasue cap version save battery more then uncap so :)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] guelas:
weird, for me it's the opossite. I have "more" battery with uncap version and overall performance is really better. In my case i don't see any screen tearing, maybe some other see it.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] akaSk8krew:
I don't have problems with ext anymore..i restore my phone with flashtool ( i flashed the stock software), and then install the kernel and gingerDx. for those who have problems with ext partition make this, ok? i don't have problems with ext partition anymore:)

and other thing: i test both cap and uncap version of kernel: uncap is better of better:) i don't have problems with screen tearing..and the uncap version have much performance that cap version. no doubt. (for me)

sorry my bad english
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] imrano1210:
alfs use what scheduler? brain **** or completely fair scheduler? (bfs/cfs)
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] rav3n_pl:
In 1st post....
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] 8xfan:
after flash with this kernel my pc companion could not detect my phone .. where is wrong? What should I do? help me please :(
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] dotsen9:
Flash void zip
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] 8xfan:
already flash it but still same :(
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] joe200:
spending hours trying to figure out how i can create ext partition and swap for gingerdx no success so far.. including installing this kernel with cwm 5 with no partition tools inside it (only found partition tools on xrecovery)

if i create the partition on computer the rom said my sd card damaged and needs to be formatted.
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] rav3n_pl:
You need format that partitions too, not only create them.

1st one need to be fat/fat32

2nd ext2,3 or 4

3rd swap

or fat+swap, we have native app2sd so no need for ext
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] joe200:
I've created the partitions fat32 and swap

but i'm unable to find the swap using dev/block/mmcblk0p2 or /dev/block/vold/179:2 or /dev/block/vold/179:3 even /dev/block/vold/179:1

how do you detect sd card partition using terminal emulator?

Thanks
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] kulen:
when I set "smartassV2" governor, each time my phone reboots it's back to "ondemand". Even if I thick "Set on boot".

How can I make it stay "smartassV2" after reboot.

I use Alfs v5 and GDX v020

sorry if this has been answered already. I can't find it.

thank you
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] joe200:
Solved..

So, which one is the gdx overclock?

I see the cpu settings on the cyanogen with max 787 and lowest 600mhz and also governor smartassv2, ondemand, etc

some questions

1. is this gdx overclock or the alfs overclock?

2. what's the best setting? governor and or oc freq?

3. what about the battery?

Thanks
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] darkvision:
How you solved??
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] alfsamsung:
You can try to comment this line from hw_config.sh

#echo "ondemand" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor

or delete cm-setting's data.I don't have this problem, and I'm using smatassV2
[XPERIA X8 Original Android Development] snake228:
very good work alfsamsung!

And I think it is better to replace the logo FXP on your logo

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we are waiting for new versions