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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] vega1979:
Semaphore Manager and Old Semaphore app

Hi Stratosk,

I have looked for this but I haven't found an answer so i would to ask you if you dont mind. As far as I understood this app should replace the "old" Semaphore 0.75 app. However, there are two things that i would like to understand. Let me say in advance that I am using the latest version of Slim Bean (2.5). These are my dubts:

1) The old semaphore 0.75 had the "save battery" governor option that I liked a lot (at least the name). On the semaphore manager there is only the conservative governor options. Is there any difference in terms of battery saving between the two?

2) Regardless of the app I am using (either Semaphore .75 or Semaphore Manager 1.0.1) it seems to me that the configuration given under the performance menu of Slim Beam overwrites the configuration given by your script? Is that only an impression? Again, this bothers me as there is no "save battery" option for the governor but only "conservative". Are these equivalents?

I hope to have been sufficiently clear :)

Cheers,
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] rmsinaga:
The answers to your questions above can be searched in this XDA forum with keywords "CPU governor".

'save battery' will lock your CPU at the lowest frequency, means slow performance but longer battery life.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Hi,

conservative save battery, is actually conservative with these tunables:

echo 10 >/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/conservative/freq_step

echo 75 >/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/conservative/down_threshold

echo 95 >/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/conservative/up_threshold

echo 0 >/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpufreq/conservative/ignore_nice_load

So, in Semaphore Manager select governor and select the above values in governor's tunables.

If you use Semaphore app, don't use Slim Bean's performance menu.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] adytum:
Thanks a bunch for the power down bluetooth function! It's much more problem free than init.d scripts. :thumbup:

Sent from horseback.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] vega1979:
Hi Stratosk,

thanks for the explanation. I tuned the parameters as you said but I couldn't fine the ignore_nice_load in the Semaphore Manager. Furthermore, from your last sentence is not clear to me whether i should avoid to use Slim Bean performance menu only with Semaphore 0.75 or this holds also for Semaphore Manager 1.0.1

Cheers,

P.S.: Thanks also to rmsinaga for his help!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
No problem with ignore_nice_load. It's by default 0.

You should avoid using performance when also using any other similar app that tweak governors etc. Maybe they conflict each other.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] vega1979:
Perfect then i switched to your manager :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ngenhit:
I do not know why , but i believe that the init.d method was more stable.

The settings do not even apply sometimes from the app. Can you implement a progressbar for the service to show that it's updating?. I believe you are threading the whole service thing, so it may not work/ might fail to work.

In my MIUI installation, it fails to change the CFrequency as well, at times. Even on reboot.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Can you please send a logcat?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] karol1981:
What happens with smooth ui setting?

Wysyłane z mojego GT-I9000 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] matesc:
If you use Semaphore app from Play Store, you can enable smooth UI in the governor's settings by clicking on them and then you see Smooth UI option..
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
New version 1.1.0

- Implemented Swipe Views

- Made the project open source (GPLv2)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] alexovy:
is it on the market already? I don't find it...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] matesc:
Same here. No update available.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
It's uploaded. I guess, it will be available soon.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] alexovy:
got it now.

The swipe works nicely. The rest...like usual, very nice :D

Thank you!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] folkg:
Hi Stratos, would it be possible to add the notification LED and fast charge settings in your manager? This way your manager would essentially obsolete NSTools for most purposes.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] caper:
Fast charge function is included.

for BLN and NOW you must use BLN control from market, maybe next release...

jmcdpereira
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] folkg:
You can enable support for the fast charge, but not actually turn it on. And I use NSTools for the notification light, but I just thought including those options would make sense. And require less apps.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] SGS+_User:
great Work
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] kezn715:
I love this app :)

possible to add BLN ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
New version 1.1.5 (coming soon)

- Fixed bluetooth issues

- Added support for interactive governor (Semaphore kernel versions 2.2.0 or later)

Please reboot after update in order the BT fix to take affect.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Thanks. :)

I can't promise anything. Maybe in the future.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jeozme:
can someone kindly up a mirror link to download as i get "... not compatible..." on play store :(

on i9000 cm10 28/09
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] omriten:
thanks bro :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] warhead1978:
sorry i had to say same bad things....

where is the stability of semaphore?

i have to reboot several times to get bigmem, vibration settings etc. ... the old app was quite better... no problems since the new APP but now it is not practical for me to use it... every time i have to check if something is changed back... the srcipts gave me 100% stability...

I hope this will be fixed...

MfG
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Thanks for your feedback.

In order to have bigmem you always have to reboot (it works that way with the old app too).

About other settings, never had issues and you are the first one who report this.

Can you please post a logcat after a reboot? Which ROM do you use? Which are your settings and which settings not persist?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] warhead1978:
hmmm yes but have to reboot twice to get bigmem for example... the governor is set after third reboot back to ondemand...

vibration now works after third reboot... i never had this behavior before... and no other app or settings will apply on reboot only the semaphore manager...

how can i help to search the issue?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
As I said I can't reproduce these issues.

Are you sure that you granted su permissions to Semaphore app?

Maybe, a logcat after a reboot could help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] warhead1978:
su is given to the app... no radio log available with ASI or alogcat after enable logger and i had never work with ADB...

hmmm now all is working fine after fourth reboot... only governor is still ondemand...

settings:

LiveOC 114%

smartass V2

smooth UI

SIO

bigmem

vibration very low

WIFI PM fast

sd 1024KB

config.gz

RadioFM

Logger

CM10 nightly 29.09with justin inverted gapps (last full wipe with experimental nightly)

some apps deleted in /system/app example DSP email trebuchet videoediter, etc.

BLN voodoo app working fine...

Governor is now the only thing not applied after reboot but is set now manually with the semaphore app...

Edit: and btw. my sgs is fast no big lags no force closes 90 apps installed no battery drain all working smooth for me...

only problems after update the nightly and set my settings and modified apps...

Edit2 no big thing only the question if i the one and only :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
OK, did you use the 'set on boot' option in performance->processor settings on CM?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] warhead1978:
no and in nstools also..
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Sw2rT1:
the same problem we discussed recently.

shows that this problem is not just me. still a problem in the your application.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Yes, maybe. I will try again to reproduce it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] H-Body:
I have a question related to autobrightness, i hope you or anybody else can help me :)

When using Semaphore Autobrightness the change of the brightness is not smooth but a bit jumpy and spasmodic. It seems the brightness goes for example directly from 50 --> 25 and not over a few steps between those two light levels. I hope you can understand my problem!

Are there some additional settings i have to do in your app to make it work properly? :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jeozme:
So normally it works with cm10 or not?

Sent from my phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Please find it attached.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Finally, I reproduced issue with applying governors other that ondemand on boot.

Issue resolved and the fix will be included on next version.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jeozme:
Thank You,that is very kind!

Sent from my phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Sw2rT1:
Ok.

I look forward to wait for your new version. Happy to test it. :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] xXJaSoN21Xx:
Hi where could I find the explanation for the terms in the app? What are those modules and what do they do?

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Could anyone tell me about the Interactive governor?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] caper:
http://www.semaphore.gr/how-to/use-modules-and-scripts

jmcdpereira
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] King Soft:
great work m8 :) thanks for u job
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Available soon 1.1.6

- Fixed issue that governor selection was not persist across reboots.

- Added option to display kmsg (and save it to a file)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
Stratos is there really no way to host a paid app within google play in greece? I would gladly buy a donate version of semaphore manager!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Fenvarien:
+1

A paid app would be good way to show Stratosk our support.

GNex with franco.Kernel / MiNCO ROM
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
AFAIK the only way is some companies in US that sell apps for you with a fee. I don't like this way.

Anyway, I think it's over now. The app is free and open sourced (GPL). :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
I thought about a donate-version (that may but must not) be different from the free version. (You could give the free version an ugly, pink symbol :D )

It would make donating easier for the majority of the people as most of us do have a google wallet account, but not all of us have a paypal account (and also it's one-click in the market)

That means i have to get myself a paypal account :D

I agree that selling via third party is not an option.

Thank you for investing so much dev-love and time for us!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] warhead1978:
for me governor is still ondemand after reboot... cleared app cache and data cleared semaphore settings in cwm

MfG
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] DeusEx80:
+1

The only problem i have with Semaphore Manager 1.1.6.

After i set on last cm10 the Governor=SmartassV2 with smootUI enabled into semaphore manager, into performance settings (or in rom toolbox or in os monitor) i see effectively smartassV2 selected: but after reboot it returns ondemand.

In Semaphore manager, after reboot i see always SmartassV2, but if i use the function "read system settings" it becomes ondemand.

I try also the functions "reset to default", and "clear init.d" without results.

The other functions work well :)

Another question, the donate app will be released? i'm waiting to donate because i would prefer to buy a donate app if it is released....
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Weetbix:
+1

Slightly different for me though in that I'm not setting smoothUI. I'm running Slimbean 2.6, and will see what I can do about a logcat tomorrow when I get near a pc again.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
I guess, something is still missing. I'm sorry for this.

I will further investigate this.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
Sorry, it seems to be not possible to host a paid app via google play in greece, so we should all get a paypal account and pay stratos a beer or wine (don't know what he prefers ;))
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] DeusEx80:
a little help for your wonderful work :)

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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your help!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
I hope the latest 1.1.7 will finally resolve the governor selection issue.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] DeusEx80:
Here, problem solved :)

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] itzikd1:
i really like this kernal but i was wondering

where can i find a guide that will tell me what setting to do for maximum battary,

or setting for heavy gaming?

i know the more oc the more battary and lower frew = less battary but there are alot option there that i dont know what they do
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Giap:
minor issue and a question

Hi Stratos, I'm on Slimbean 2.6 with Seam 2.2.0s. Semaphore manager does not activate touchwake and I had to do it through NS tools.

The question: what does io_is_busy mean? Should I activate it?

Thank you

Since you cannot sell your apk, please find here a little support [3554070]
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Hi,

Thank you very much for your donation! Your support is much appreciated.

About the touchwake: is it the only option that does not work for you? Please try to enable it and then define a delay. Then, please check the values from terminal emulator:

cat /sys/devices/virtual/misc/touchwake/enabled

cat /sys/devices/virtual/misc/touchwake/delay

About the io_is_busy. It is used to make the ondemand to consider the I/O time as CPU load time. You may try to enable it. Usually will have more time on highest frequency.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Weetbix:
Fixed here... Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] imilleson:
I use Semaphore Kernel with the SGH-T959 and would like to use the manager but Google Play says it is incompatible. Is there an alternative download that is already compiled ?

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I found it here on apknew.com
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] skezza:
Hello,

Exactly what does Radio FM do? Does it simply enhance the use Spirit FM? Or does it allow me to use an alternative application?

Also, is it possible to define a charging limit using Semaphore + Manager? I've seen in other kernels it is possible to set a limit to lets say 80% so it doesn't charge to 100%. If not, is it possible to have Semaphore mimic the stock ROM by discharging as normal once fully charged to 100%?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
It enables the radio module, so it ALLOWS you to use spirit fm, it doesn't work without enabling the radio fm module.

Your battery management does set that limit for you, no need to do it manually.

It only shows 100% for your own good ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] itzikd1:
asking again if anyone can help

where can i find a full explinment for what evrything does in the manger? like deep idle\ on demand and all of those is there any guide that explains them all?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Jens1969:
Google is your friend. I never came across one place, that explains all options.

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] itzikd1:
i did find this about the governers

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1736168

but didnt understand really if smartass v2 is faster then ondemand and is it better in battary life?

and maybe someon can give like small tips like for each kind of person whats the best governer?

(do somehting like this)

gaming alot = X governer

multitasking alot = y governer...

i got another few question so il just ask:

1. if i enable deep idle can it make anything worse in battary terms? if not then why doesnt be activated automaticly?

2. I/O Scheduler - i understand its like a read write rules for the phone who gets to say the commands first. does it have any major effect on the battary? (that you can actuly feel?)

3. didnt find anywere what does config.gz moudle do
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
See the link in my signature
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] itzikd1:
wow alot information thanks but didnt find my answer's really if you can answer:

1. if i enable deep idle can it make anything worse in battary terms? (if it start's making problems and i turn it off phone will be same as before?)

2. I/O Scheduler - i understand its like a read write rules for the phone who gets to say the commands first. does it have any major effect on the battary? (that you can actuly feel?)

3. still didnt understand in what terms smartass v2 better or worse then on demand
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Solaris_irc:
Im on AOKP JB and the playstore says its not compatible :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] imilleson:
Uninstall updates from play store and then reboot. That will fix it
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
Thanks for your trust!

The app counts more than 10000 installations and currently is installed on 6200 phones in less than a month. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
I have to say i really like your app (and many others too, as the numbers show!)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] romavita:
Just loaded 2.3.0 tar via Odin went in clean. Tried to download Semaphore manager from Google Play and its indicates "Your device isn't compatible with this version." Did I jump too far ahead on kernel version? Device is SGH-I897 running AOKP - KANG build 4. You did a great job documenting your work, providing links to threads.

Finally found a solution to download. Found download link of apk http://www.papktop.com/semaphore-manager-1-1-5.html

Used adb install command to get it over to phone, needed to get logging turn on. Everything worked after reboot.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] imilleson:
Uninstall updates from market and reboot.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Roots:
I found the older version easier to use.

With the new app I'm a bit loss on how to overclock, before simply choose from 1.0.. 1.2.. How to use governor options. "Otherwise an excellent app, complete revamp.. And all the extra options" :)

Where can I get help in reading understanding the 'active governor' options like for like smartass v2 :confused:

btw I love the stable smooth kernel, use it with every rom I flash :D

# Sent from my blazing slimbean SGS-i9000 using Tapatalk 2 #
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] superkoal:
OC is the same in new app...

See the link in my signature for basic infos on governors and schedulers.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Roots:
Okay kool.. Thanks for replying & being helpful :thumbup:

Does anyone know where I can read up on for the various modules.. (basically I want to get the best out of semaphore kernel & it's features..!!!

# Sent from my blazing slimbean SGS-i9000 using Tapatalk 2 #
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Silentbob999:
http://bit.ly/QUuHD4

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9000 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] daskanda:
Trying to install this app on slim 2.7 but playstore keeps giving error 942.... cleared cache and data in play store and cleared caches through recovery but didnt help.... any suggestions? or if someone can upload the .apk file that would be great.... Thank you
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] imilleson:
Maybe uninstall market updates and reboot? Or use the attached APK to install ^^
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Roots:
Merci beaucoup .. vous avez été très utile, avoir une bonne journée

(I used Google translate, not sure how accurate) :)

# Sent from my blazing slimbean SGS-i9000 using Tapatalk 2 #
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] stratosk:
I don't understand why someone rate the app with 1, just because he can't install the app...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.semaphore.sm&reviewId=18354304373278210866
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jelle2503:
dumb users of smartphone do not suddenly become smart:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Senzanamico:
Lol

★ Sent from me to you all ★
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jonnyb16:
Thanks a ton for your work Stratosk. I've been using your Kernels and app for a while and have had great success. My phone has never run better. Sent you a little present for all your hard work, 92L55200AH4707709
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dark_knight35:
@Stratosk Is that normal?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TedT100:
I have been given the opportunity to trade my iPhone 4s for a epic touch. I have a Nexus 7 and I'm not sure my usage would be optimal with the two. What do you guys recommend?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BluesRulez:
I got 2 words for you, Ted. Do it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elliwigy:
lol trade it.. or go to an iphone forum and post there. i bet you theyll tell you to keep it.. these threads are dumb lol. u cant make a decision? outdated crapple phone or something twice the size and twice as powerful and more customizeable.. hmm
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TedT100:
I was looking for a focus on using the phone with nexus 7 and which would work better in that aspect.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
I'll trade you my new epic touch for your iPhone :P

But I would do it if I were you. Two android devices would be easy to sync up
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kenny987654321:
I use a Nexus 7 an E4GT every single day. Works great if you ask me. And plus your purchases are shared between the two.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woody296:
I hope the guy is giving you some cash also otherwise you are getting hosed bigtime. 4s is worth 400,epic touch 150 (make that 500 vs 150}
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] im0rtalz:
CDMA IPhone 4s is not worth anywhere near $400. 3G only speeds on Sprint's wonderful 3G Network.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woody296:
what it's worth vs what they are paying on craigslist? 400 or better all day long in mpls
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] naripsta:
I was in a slightly same boat a few months ago, except I traded my iPhone 4 for the Epic 4G Touch. If you don't like it, I'm sure you can always trade it back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
In Los Angeles over the past week they have been going for $300. dumb people still ask $450 for a 4s 16gb
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kingsway8605:
Depends. If you live in a Wimax area, make the swap, I don't know how anyone lives on sprints 3g. If you don't live in a 3g area, I think the 4s is a better phone. Just my opinion.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] R0CKSTAR3N3RGY:
If you can't decide. Keep it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TedT100:
The trade is with the family, so all profit, if any won't be outsourced.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woody296:
cowboom...http://www.cowboom.com/Mobile-Cellu...rand=apple,condition=used&view=grid&keywords=
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
LOL! I sold mines for 360$ a two weeks ago... best sale ever... good thing it was before the average knew iPhone 5 was being announced.. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woody296:
I assume you preordered 2 iphone 5's?;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Febby:
Not at all.. my upgrades are not due till next year .. I used them last year to profit from them haha... no biggie though... I got three lines I get to upgrade since my mom doesn't care about her phone and my brother doesn't either... so I normally use the upgrades to sell the phones or use one to try a new flagship sprint phone. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Thin_Bezel:
Two words:DO IT
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
Why did you link me to cow boom ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
Don't. IPhones have higher resale value. Sell your iPhone for an iPhone 5.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woody296:
pricing on 4s phones sorry my goof
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
This alone should be motivation enough to make the trade. Why pay for something twice when you can pay once and have on multiple devices. *on most apps*
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JimSmith94:
You're in the 4G Touch forum, so maybe you already know, but there is a HUGE difference between the Epic Touch and the Epic 4G Touch.