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[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Hi bloot,

yeah, you are right. Funny effect, I can replicate it.

Mh, never switched off my tweaks, so did not realize.

Good thing - it is just cosmetical.

But will fix it of course.

Thanks for reporting

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SaschaKH:
metalgearhathaway that was exactly what I said on 4.3, it didn't do anything but reduce the performance ... but under 4.4.2 I need it and it doesn't reduce the performance, in fact the other way around. Without zRAM it sometimes lags so bad, that working is nearly not possible. OK best would probably be if we had enough RAM that we don't need zRAM, but it is really needed now.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] tmac31:
im on 4.3 and tried with or without zram it doesnt really make any difference for me on the performance side i was using it on 4.1.2 too it was same that time too so i dont think it changes with android version but if im not wrong 4.4 bring natural support for zram/swap it what makes google say that kitkat can run with 512 mb ram etc. so maybe it works better with 4.4 but honestly i dont see any performance difference on 4.3.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] metalgearhathaway:
You see, i have always used zRam, but I'm getting on just the same, maybe better with no zRam.

I can't see the difference, really. Which makes me wonder if it is related to android version and if course how many background system apps you decide to allow your system to use.

I think under 4.3 stock roms

I did need zram, but archiport I think not.

Not conclusive yet, will keep testing!

I understand all the theory with zram, both those for and against it, but trying to fathom out for sure how it affects my trimmed archiport.

What roms are you on? Have you stripped back system applications also?

I'm very mindful that android is designed to manage ram all by itself, so in many ways zram should be avoidable if the system naturally has enough spare ram to breath during operations.

Funny really, as we could upgrade to a s4 and have 2gb ram and never have this type of conversion I assume :)

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] AssassinGEO:
Wait,you are on 4.4 port? That thing doesn't work well,and zRam may just help for RAM full-up,but not for apps,that's why you say you see no difference. I'm on 4.3 and it makes HUGE difference when it comes to multitasking.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] abhibnl:
Well i didn't want to be a part of this OT conversation as it's not related to boeffla kernel at all, but when i was on QS rom, after debloating the rom, the RAM handling was way better than 4.3 debloated. Today i noticed 20mb free ram on 4.3 too. But still i'm on 4.3 cause it's made by samsung for s3, 4.4.2 is not. But i guess i'll be using QS rom as DD as there 's no point staying on obsolete 4.3

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] metalgearhathaway:
Thanks, not sure it is totally off topic, zram is a kernel feature here and there are port kernel versions. Almost off topic I'd say ;)

I'm not sure archiport can be classed as not good, it less laggy than 4.3 and for none gaming use I think it is perfect. Admittedly if you like high end games it's not so good in that department, but if your like me and you prefer proper games rather than casual ones then you do that on your PC rather than you phone.

I think if I did play casual mobile phones heavily then I would be on neat rom. Instead I mainly use the device as an internet portal and Bluetooth music device, both of those functions are better on archiport.

Thanks for all the feedback chaps, one common theme is that everyone sees it a little differently, I think there is simply not a one size fits all on android, that zone I suppose and I hate saying it, belongs to apple and their hateful iPhone series! :eek:

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] abhibnl:
Well restored back to latest qs 2.6 and here we have again a snappy, fast rom with great ram management! But i guess i do ****ed up something while removinf system bloat as it continously gave me .acore fc error. [emoji12] [emoji12]

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] jamespanget19:
Hi there sir, for what purpose is your profile for 4.4 and 4.3 intended for? battery, performance or both?

Thanks for the answer
[Galaxy S III Android Development] giuseppe_g:
For NeatRom 7.4.. Boeffla omnirom NG or omnirom?

Inviato dal Bar Boe
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Wrong thread, but would try Omnirom NG at first.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] metalgearhathaway:
A bit of both. High performance, but still expect up to 4.5 hours of screen time :)

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] jamespanget19:
Thanks gonna try this sir.

is it for light use/daily use? thanks again
[Galaxy S III Android Development] metalgearhathaway:
Good for all types of usage, light-heavy! :)

If you do not play games, I would suggest reseting the GPU section! :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] tahasmarty:
Which kernal removed lockscreen delay which are the bug on stock 4.3??? any solutions for that?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
No. It is a combination of hardware (Exynos), Rom, Kernel.... etc. which causes the problem.

I do not know anyone who was able to remove it completely.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] tahasmarty:
Ok Bro thanks for the reply :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MIKEMON:
A profile is a good thing, but each is different depending on the installation of applications

According to me, only what everyone uses

best Zzmoove tunable and set to use
[Galaxy S III Android Development] nkirk:
Bofflea sound expansion

Hi Lord,

I have a somewhat weird request.. Is there a way you can implement a low (hw)level frequency response equalizer to level out the extra poor low end the Mic possesses( to calibrate). There is a massive roll off after 150 hz so virtually no bass is present on any musical recordings. Assuming you could work something out similar to the hw equalizer for audio output as the DAC is capable of handing the full spectrum.

tnx

//nkirk
[Galaxy S III Android Development] cloudx720:
Hi Andy what ROM are you currently using as your daily driver? :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] NexxP963:
At the moment Andi got the I9300XXUGNG3 on his phone as daily driver.

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] vladakster:
I don't know if this is related to the kernel, but from time to time I got strange battery drain. Main drainer is system server, and inside them kworker processes. Sometimes it drains battery completely just laying down and doing nothing at all! Any idea what could be a cause?

I'm on latest Kk Boefla kernel, and Blekota V7 Rom.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] JustArchi:
Andi, if you're interested, feel free to cherry-pick this, as it fixes your N8000 backport when kernel is built for AOSP variant (without SAMSUNG_COMPOSITE).

Cheers!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MIKEMON:
What would it mean for the kernel Boeffla
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Nothing for the kernels in this thread.

Only if I would consider to use the code base of my 6 series kernel also for my cm and omnirom kernels.

Andi

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] malachow:
Andi, would it be possible to implement optionable (in app settings for example) horizontal mode tabs view into portrait mode?

I mean this expandable menu:

I've found it ultra handy in horizontal mode since using your kernel (hoho, it will be almost a year!) & thought it would be also useful in portrait case. :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] d1rekt0r:
Look at this amazing battery life with v6b3
[Galaxy S III Android Development] gabyif:
How in the world do you get that battery life, I can't get 2 h 30 min on 4.3 :((, what battery, what settings? Teach me master :)

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] hwjrmrm:
how about your setting?

also swap?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] ficko_98:
Original samsung battery?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] NexxP963:
Spoiler content hidden.

It would be very helpful and interesting if you share your configuration (ROM, battery, kernel-settings).

Thanks in advance.

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] AssassinGEO:
Oc CPU UV + Oc GPU UV,Intelliactive governor,ROW scheduler and you should be getting good screen time.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
I cannot do that, as the Wolfson audio hub hardware equalizer is used for the output signal, not on the MIC side.

And implementing a software equalizer is not something on the kernel level.

Sorry.

Nice idea.

Unfortunately I tried already to achieve that a few weeks ago.

But the Android framework has it's own understanding of when should be displayed what.

So, even when I set something to Tab oder List mode, it does not survive for a long time. And this seems to be by design, according to Google support.

So I am afraid I will not be able to do that short-term (although I would like, as I would like to always have tabs displayed, hehe).

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] HassanM:
[MENTION=947981]Lord Boeffla[/MENTION]

Andi,

I luv this kernel and I really appreciate your work and contribution to the S3 community.....

Unfortunately, I dont know for what odd reason, I keep experiencing random lags/hang-ups...

Could u kindly suggest me any settings??? For your info, Im on Omega Rom v59....

Thanks in advance....
[Galaxy S III Android Development] malachow:
Andi, thanks for reply.

Honestly speaking the reason I had wrote this request was the fact that I do remember that some time ago(few months?) I discovered that setting 240DPI for this config app forces expandable menu in portrait mode. But nowadays it doesn't do a trick any longer but I thought it can be easily brought back.. But if it's really as you described then no problem at all - I can easily deal with it. Thankfully it doesn't affect in any way this amazing kernel. :3

Regards, you're the best. :D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Make sure your init.d folder is clean of any scripts of the rom.

Or - this is always my advice - use a Samsung odex stock rom.

Also, use latest 5.3-beta kernel (I assume Omega runs on Android 4.3).

Do not use zRam, do not use too high readahead buffers.

Visit the Boeffla kernel configuration thread for further help (as I never use custom roms like Omega etc, but maybe some users there):

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/unofficial-boeffla-kernel-app-profile-t2621308

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Look here:

https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=24439

I was trying lots of workarounds, but doing something completely against the standards is always likely to give issues one day. So I am not sooo much in favour of it.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] HassanM:
Thanks for your reply and concern. ... I went thru it but unfortunately Im still kinda indecisive/confused....

Still need your expert opinion rectifying the said issue....
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Sorry, this link was not for you. It was for Malachow :)

I have given you my tips and hints. I cannot do more for you as I am not using the same rom.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] HassanM:
No issues Andi.... I certainly understand the fact that ure using Omega Rom....

Nevertheless, thanks for your reply....

God Bless!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] d1rekt0r:
No config guys , flashed s5 sensation and v6b3 under default settings . Ye that was bit extreme since I usualy get 4-5hours
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
You probably meant "NOT using" Omega rom. As I do not use it.

But well, if init.d folder is clean, there should be nothing really wrong as such. I know of many Omega users that used my kernels in the past. Maybe [MENTION=370149]gws[/MENTION]5700 has some info for you.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] lsalamun:
Hi Andi,

I downloaded latest 2.7 bconfig app (as it suggested), and from now on it constantly says something about loading config pop up window, and whenever i choose yes it pops up on second run and so on, and if i press no the app exits, tried clearing data but the problem exists, on 2.6 there is no problem.

I'm running 5.3 stable kernel.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] HassanM:
Unable to reach the user id link.....
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Hi,

first of all - this is good. It is not a bug in app version 2.1.7, it is a feature :good:

And it indicates clearly, something is not clean on your s3.

I guess you have rebooted already, right? As the app says in the message. If not, please do that once.

Second - are you on my official kernel or on ZaneZam Linaro version? Because this version had an issue with the ramdisk until the last version where it got fixed. So if you are on a Linaro version, you need to upgrade to latest release.

The message means:

The kernel did not completely load the settings during startup. In order to avoid the settings being messed up, the app does display this warning.

Now the thing is to find out why the kernel does not completely finish with the boot process. There can be many reasons for it, like e.g. init.d scripts that block execution, etc etc.

In order to find out, I would either need a debug info file sent by mail from you. Or the most recent file "boeffla-kernel.log" in /boeffla-kernel-data folder.

Then I can see where it breaks on your side.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] malachow:
I had the same 'issue' but as Andi (and app info about restart which we omitted :D) stated - reboot does a trick. :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Typo, it is gsw5700.

Andi

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] metalgearhathaway:
indeed, a reboot is needed, blimey there is just so much hand holding, incredible really :D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Clark789:
App-version 2.1.7?? Did i miss something? My latest version is 2.1.47... :)

Best regards

Clark
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
2.1.47 is correct. Typo with my "4" key... think I have to purchase a new keyboard for my PC :)

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
New beta4 for 4.3 and 4.4.2 kernels !!!

Hi all,

beta4 is ready for you for both kernels:

5.4-beta4 (Android 4.3)

6.1-beta4 (Android 4.4.2 ported roms)

All users of previous 6.1 beta kernels:

I highly recommend you to purge your configuration in Boeffla-Config (menu -> settings -> reset app) and configure the kernel freshly after the reboot. Alternatively, enable zRam manually yourself (4 devices, 600 MB total). This should improve stability a lot.

Change log

Support for ppp widget app (allows external modems connected via OTG to work, e.g. 3g or LTE modems)

Improvements for OTG-connected LAN adapters (DNS resolution now working)

Configuration interface /proc/config.gz enabled (important for developers and kernel porters)

Boeffla-Kernel startup script redesigned and improved

Boeffla-Kernel internal busybox deployment now working completely fine

Implemented security patch "futex-prevent-requeue-pi-on-same-futex"

Added two more fixes (one on mempolicy tmpfs and one on CPU hot plugging)

Removed some build tweaks to ensure higher stability (especially on 4.4.2 kernel)

Only 4.4.2 kernel: Default zRam set to 600 MB if you start with fresh config

Only 4.4.2 kernel: Complete rebasing with n8000 KK kernel code

Only 4.4.2 kernel: Mali drivers updated to GT-N8000_SEA_KK_Opensource code drop

Only 4.3 kernel: Update ramdisk to one of latest firmware XXUGNG3

Enjoy

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] d1rekt0r:
Zram is 1x600 for 4.4.2 right ?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Nope, it is 4x 150 = total of 600.

If you for instance purge your configuration in boeffla-config (settings menu) completely, it boots up with this default next time.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] lsalamun:
Thanks for quick answers guys.

I think the problem was somewhere inside boeffla kernel data folder, i completely deleted that folder and reflashed 5.3 stable, freshly installed config app, rebooted and voila, works like magic.

And about the reboot, yes i did it before but obviously a profile was doing something or maybe config pulled data from CM kernel version (on what i was nearly before going back to 4.3).
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Clark789:
Hi Andi,

bconfig doesn't show me the new kernel yet. Will it still take a little time?

Regards and thx for your work!!

Clark
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Well, it should. But sometimes things are cached.

Exit the app by using Menu -> Exit, then open again and see...

Thanks

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Clark789:
After reboot of my S3 it works...

Thanks and best regards

Clark
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Then it was cached somewhere :)

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MIKEMON:
@ Andi

Thanks for the update kernel and applications

Good that you continue to perfect the work
[Galaxy S III Android Development] malachow:
Latest beta (in association with AD :cool: ) is as:

#1 stable as Stonehenge

#2 fast as F1

#3 smooth as a butter

#4 powerful as German national football team scoring 7 goals against Brazil

:D

Just as always, nuff' said. :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] maaljen:
Hello once again.

I now have both Boeffla and SetCPU installed. Prior toBoeffla I'm having profiles set with SetCPU. I believe this will interfere with Boeffla.

How do I "profile" in Boeffla Config V2?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andjeomilosrdja:
Set everything in Beoffla,unistall set cpu.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
... and do some reading here:

http://www.boeffla-kernel.de/index.php/boeffla-config-help

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] maaljen:
Suddenly, whenenver I boot the phone, it freezes after about 15 seconds. And I have to reboot, and it repeats. Argh.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Think this is not kernel related at all...

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andjeomilosrdja:
reading is a must, always:D
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Moster2:
Could be too low voltages on certain frequencies. The reset zip should help guess.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] abhibnl:
In the latest beta Ondemand governor is showing weird behaviour. It keep ticking between 1600-1000-800. On the last beta it was fine going from 1600-200 quickly.

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Revert back to the beta before, and you will see it is the same then.

Because nothing has changed on governors etc. with last beta.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Almin94:
Thanks for new beta kernel. ^^

Btw pegasusq plus is enhanced version of stock pegasusq or what? And for smoothness - Zzmove or pegasusq or something else? :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] nelsonw:
Playing in have thermal throttling very fast. What I can do to keep temperature low? cpu/GPU aren't OCed
[Galaxy S III Android Development] abhibnl:
Andi, i will still keep the latest beta and will test for some more days!

Well unfortunately the phone will get hot while playing games. To disable thermal throttling you can use the DVFS disabler module from xposed. But i'm not sure if it'll completely disable thermal throttling when temp will reach 70+.

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] Mostafa Wael:
Hey Lord.

Thanks for such an amazing kernel. It really made ported 4.4.2 ROMs more usable.

I had a question. What is the difference between 4x150 zRAM and 1x600 zRAM?

Thanks alot :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] maaljen:
Got it working steady now.. However, when I start CPU-Z, Core 3 is "stopped". Is that because of the governor? Can I decide which core is running or not?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
The difference is: In the first case, there are 4 virtual zRam devices created. Theory (and suspicion) behind is, it performs better on 4 cores as it can better span across.

When having 1 device with the same size, it does basically the same, but it is reduced to lower number of processes.

All suspicion and not proven, but there are many people claiming 4 devices give some slight performance boost.

This is because of hotplugging logic of the CPU scaling driver and by design.

The system decides when to plug a CPU core in and when to let it sleep.

You cannot influence it on that granular level you like.

But you can read more about the governor you use and tweak overall behaviour by setting the governors parameters (tunables). But as said, you can never decide which core should be activated or not.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MIKEMON:
Zram setting, for each different

For users KK is a good 4 devices and 150Mb

other at JB there, zram is not necessary, depending on the application, but you only 100Mb

and not important

LMK settings must support the profile of the Governor
[Galaxy S III Android Development] GUZGUN:
Andi after installed omega v59 I kept stock kernel for 2 days and I'm really satisfied.Ram consumption is perfect.always between 250-300 mb. The problem is that I'm boeffla maniac.Can I use the default profile in boeffla app and everything will be the same with stock kernel or there is something more?thank you again for your great kernel.

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] MIKEMON:
If, leave only kernel, without setting

It is almost, stock kernel

Omega rom some users, reports a problem, I do not know where, do not use
[Galaxy S III Android Development] GUZGUN:
Never had problem with Omega Roms.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] MIKEMON:
Yes, I agree

but some users have reported problems

Maybe the problem / init.d / folder, I do not know
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andip71:
Do not know what kernel is bundled. But if you reset all app settings and afterwards activate 300 mb zram on one device, it should be almost like stock.

And for general: used ram is good ram in Android... Free ram has no point.

Andi
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Choristav:
Might as well post here since I stick with your kernel. My phone just got stolen, and as such I don't really have a purpose in the i9300 section anymore. I won't get getting another one due to poor samsung-developer relationships. If you plan on getting another phone, let me know. Between you and archi one can't go wrong.

Much love, see you again sometime.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] metalgearhathaway:
Cheers for that info, I never knew that Samsung only used one zram device, what about the general Linux ideal one device per CPU core, ie 4 for the s3?

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] SavanTorian:
galaxy s3 neo port / 9301

what do you think, this works on a s3 neo , too?

the only difference is the RAM update fom 1GB to 1.5GB, rest is the same.

possible to test anybody?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] marenp:
It will never work...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] vladakster:
Andy, I have a question for you.

If I am right, kernel is responsible for charging battery. Today, when I disconnected my charger, battery dropped from 100 to 66% immediately. And this happened earlier with previous version (6.3), but I thought that's charger problem so I replaced them.

I also have a battery drain from kworker processes, how can I see what is causing them?

If it's important, I am on latest 6.4 kernel and Blekota V7 KK Sammy rom. No ignore stable margins or other charging related modifications, except 1400 at charge and 900 USB charge.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] andjeomilosrdja:
You are destroying your battery. 1370mAh is limit for 2100mAh battery but you should stay at 1200 at the most. I use 1100 ,it's 10% more that Samsung intended do i guess it's safe
[Galaxy S III Android Development] vinz3nt:
I'm unsure, I want to flash a AOSP based 4.4.4 ROM (SlimKat), can I use the CM version of Boeffla for that?

Thanks