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[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] jcmaddox1:
For me, ever sinceive switched to this kernel, especially from motley on AOKP, the battery lasts longer, the phone doesn't try to catch itself on fire when doing simple things like watching YouTube videos or browsing the web, and i have very stable and reliable service. No data drops that I've seen. <3 this kernel. Especially r29.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Vangelis13:
You are a pink elephant with wings and you sing reggae.

(seriously, with more details maybe we can help you get the same performance as we do.)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] pa.pn2:
lolllllllllllllllllllllllllll:cyclops:
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] scream4cheese:
There aren't any differences between the image and zip file. They're the same kernel file. The image file can be installed using the command prompt via Adb and the zip of course can be flashed via custom recovery mode when you installed one first.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] schizophrenia:
i dont find it significantly laggy in daily use

but i can be sure it is significantly laggier in terms of 3D gaming such as GTA4. It is a lot laggier than my Nexus 7 with everything on stock and the stock kernel of Nexus 4. This GPU+CPU combo should perform a lot better than this.

let me know if I can provide more info for improvement.

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] kcls:
Hey Franco, do you think you can build the next release with the required drivers mentioned in this post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36522162

It seems there is actually a chance that after all, FM Radio might actually work on our device! It just needs the right driver on the kernel.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] MaxCarnage:
Yes
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] desiromeo719:
r29 is the smoothest and best deep sleeper for me thus far. Dont play games so dont know that aspect but everything here is awesome. Thanks franco!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] christophs01:
I have some battery problems. I had 98%, rebooted the device and now 87%. CM10.1

Kernel/ROM related or maybe battery issue?

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[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Vangelis13:
Neither, Google issue. Battery isn't always read properly, particularly at reboots. Will hopefully be fixed in 4.2.2.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] syncopy:
+1. Not a heavy gamer. Everything is real smooth.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] ssauger:
Yes, please. Maybe a test version for that.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] bubwet:
been lurking but has been flashing franco kernel since r23. r29 is really smooth and battery life is great. I only need to charge once a day, 2-3 hours screen time, all sync on, 2 hours of music usually. All on stock settings on franco's app.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] nibrwr:
Had it on another release, it went away after a battery cycle
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] christophs01:
Are you sure? Maybe i should ask Google Support :/

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[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] PDP///M:
Going back to r25 based on my previously stated issues with WMA radio streaming. Will be back for next release.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Vangelis13:
Yes
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] co0kie:
Hi Franco,

Thanks for the R29 update, by the changelog it seems like there are only blessed changes.

I am wondering what is the best practice when flashing Kernels - after flash; do you wipe anything? In the OP post, it only suggests to Backup >> Flash but no wipe.

Could you share your views on this? Does it really make a difference if you wipe Cache / Dalvik?

Thanks gain,
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Remoteconcern:
I know I'm not the expert you asked, but wiping is totally unnecessary for kernels.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] co0kie:
Nice to know. I always thought Dalvik Cache is somewhat related to Kernel's cache or something but that was more of a gut feeling rather than a known fact :)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] zephiK:
That is correct. Just flash away
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] sionyboy:
What's a good (preferably free) app for monitoring what is keeping my phone awake? Just checking my battery stats on r29 and Android OS has been awake for 4hr,rebooted and it seems to have stopped now, but would like to know what the culprit is.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Remoteconcern:
Betterbatterystats. Free on XDA with a search. Paid on market.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] vomer:
Only 6% drop overnight with r29! :good:
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] zephiK:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] idigg:
Does anyone else frequently flash CM10 nightlies and forget it overwrites the franco kernel? Ugh!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Vangelis13:
Flashing a rom will always do that.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Simer03:
No that's commonly known dude

Sent from my Google Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] disq:
Use CyanDelta to flash the CM nightly and add the kernel zip to /sdcard/CyanDelta folder and set it up in app's settings so that it will flash the kernel zip after the nightly updates :good:
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
I swear I never seen so many random reports about "cats and dogs" /sigh what are you guys doing with your devices? Just flash and enjoy...
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] irishtexmex:
This comment has finally gotten me around to bringing this up, but...

@Franco, setting a custom download location in your Kernel App doesn't work. I've got mine pointed to the /CyanDelta folder, but it still continues to download into my root data/emulated storage folder.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] CMNein:
Y u no support odroid ;-D
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] prim3:
In deed, pretty weird to read. Love the update, works just great for me :)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Skillfulshoe:
Went from stock + franco, CM10.1 + franco, and now MiNCO + franco and I am not going back to anything else. The ROM and kernel combo kicks butt, thanks for everything. My phone battery can last longer than I can stay awake now. That's all I need
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] yokuyuki:
For me, it's msm_hsic_wakelock. Phone on for 10hr, Android OS awake for 2hr, msm_hsic_wakelock in BBS shows 2hr as well.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] zephiK:
Or use twrp and queue the kernel zip after flashing the rom
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] mgear356:
Outstanding work Franco for r29 + xylon 015. Getting good battery at 59% with 2hrs 33mins screen time.. Mostly wifi
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] killswitch11:
I have nothing to complain about, so not sure why I'm posting. Just want to thank Franco for all his hard work on this kernel. Nobody is handing him wads of cash to do this, its just something he appears to enjoy doing (most the time) and this kernel, especially R29, has virtually eliminated my biggest complaint about the Nexus 4 and it's sub par battery life on the stock kernel. I can easily get through the day now while at school, work, and home with normal usage and still have a decent amount of charge left by the time I faceplant into bed. Just one of the "little things" that makes life a little easier. So thanks again Franco. I'll buy you a beer should you ever stumble into the microbrew capital of Oregon. :highfive:
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] JmPTaz09:
Also just reporting excellent results with r29 and killrom(the real killrom, not the kang on xda). Running really fast/smooth and also seems to be conserving battery very well! :beer:

Oh, and no data drops yet!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Haomuch:
it may just because you listened to music
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] benrees21:
OK my latest batt stats, a bit of r28 but mostly r29. Very happy.

http://db.tt/6DEYBJzk

http://db.tt/bv5kJujk

A Nexus Connoisseur!! AOSPA!! Franco Kernel!!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] jazzboyrules:
Same here, the custom download location does not work. I move it every time from /emulated/0/ to my preferred folder. Not a biggie, but please add this to the todo list. Thanks for the kernel development and the companion app!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] chrizzk:
Hey franco, nice work on r29 butter smooth!

Unfortunately I had a reboot today. Happend while in the city on 3G just lying on the table, screen off!

Hope this last_kmsg is of any help for you.

R29, stock settings, latest ParanoidAndroid.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] mko000:
Hey francisco,

I have a general Android question:

I take the subway to work every day. I use Google Reader to read RSS feeds while traveling. I never lose reception, but I lose the data connection a few times - always at the same locations.

The following happens: The reception is decreasing and then I get handed to a new "cell tower" and reception is back to full again. But it takes about a minute or two until the data connection is back. However, if I turn data off and back on, the data connection is back instantly most of the time.

Do you have any idea why it takes so long to get the data connection back? Is this something that can be influenced by the kernel?

I have noticed this behavior with all Android phones and versions I've had so far, so it's not specific to your kernel or the Nexus 4.

I can provide a radio log tomorrow if you want to look at it, but I don't think it's a problem specific to me.

Thanks for any info ;).
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] drawde40599:
He no's . http://xdaforums.com/search.php?searchid=125535937
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] KingBeike:
R29 is very smooth and fast here!

But my Battery drains a bit faster compared to R28 and i noticed incredible slow Internet on Wifi and sometimes on 3G (even on HSPA+)

Speedtest shows 1400kbit/s (DSL 50.000) with best Wifi Signal....

Will revert to R28 and wait for R30 or Milestone

EDIT:

Reflashed R29, wiped cache and dalvik and now i have around 20.000kbit/s..... so i think it was a bug or something....

Amazing work!!!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] superleeds27:
What settings?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] PhilipL:
Hi

The Nexus 4 has a bug where some applications can stop the phone deep sleeping but this isn't shown in Battery stats programs and the programs are fine on other devices and do not even need a wake lock permission to cause this bug.

Best bet is CPU spy from the Play store, reset it's timers and confirm the phone is deep sleeping for 90%+ over a 30 minute test, then monitor from then on. If it isn't sleeping uninstall apps one by one but restart the phone after each uninstall. Even an application not running but held in the memory cache can cause the bug. After each uninstall do the deep sleep test until you find the offending app.

I've found Snowfall Live Wallpaper and Be Weather widgets cause this bug.

Regards

Phil
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] manjee:
I have seen that too after installation. Resolved by clearing Google service data and a reboot. No more disconnection since.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] deepsunzhine:
I have a question..if i wipe cache and dalvik...willi lose anything???thnx in advance
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] melbourne408:
Running MiNCO and r28, was one more battery cycle away from three, but r29 is just poking at me. Amazing work, first time I've gotten over three hours on screen!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] AshtonTS:
No, you won't even be able to tell the difference...

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] zephiK:
No you don't lose anything but you don't have to wipe those two to flash Franco Kernel.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Pulsu:
Nope..

Edit: Way too slow.. :P
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] deepsunzhine:
Is that stock sttings on francos???....interactive???
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] randomblame:
Guys my kernel source is available on github don't kang me too hard :p in my ROM thread I linked a flash able zip with the kernel though it contains the whole boot.IMG because I'm tired and lazy I can't guarantee compatibility across Roms but its there to try

Obviously joking about kanging I just brought her up to date with mainline. Started work on over clock but it doesn't boot
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Shaky156:
Up the l2 freqs when overclocking the cpu cores
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] randomblame:
Haven't tried with the over volt enabled this thing gets pretty hot at stock levels I smell hot plastic while charging it. Kinda wish I'd have waited for a later revision haha
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Shaky156:
Haha i would say the same but i looked at the code n there isnt any major difference in hardware between revisions mainly fixups on regulators unless theyre working on changing design/ materials etc, i personally think the heat can be solved, only time will tell

With the current voltage should be able to get higher freqs
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Adi_Pat:
Hey franco!

You can try using Framebuffer Console to check why the Kernel doesn't boot.. give it a try. Make work.

http://www.mjmwired.net/kernel/Documentation/fb/fbcon.txt
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] ChongoDroid:
Ran this man's kernels back on the gnex and it was amazing. Looking forward to download the Franco app on my N4 when it gets here!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] klin1344:
Franco, maybe the problem the kernel won't boot is the way you packed the boot.img. On the One S, you needed to specify the right ramdisk address and base address, because if you just packed it normally it doesn't boot. Take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1584919
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] abjexstallion:
Yeah!!! Waiting for it francisco!!!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] danbrown162:
He's back... Cant wait for a Franco kernel! You made the Gnex awesome.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] _Opiate_:
Glad to see Franco here. Always use his kernel on my gnex. Can't wait till you get your n4 franco! That's when the real fun will begin.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] ArmandHammer:
I have a quick question. Is it possible to have the contrast or saturation adjusted via a kernel on the nexus 4's display?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] rohan32:
It's might not be booting because its packed incorrectly... on some devices, like on my HTC One XL it requires the ramdisk address to be set AFTER the base and the console. Kinda weird.

Not sure if you've tried this with a tester, but you might just want to try booting the zImage and see what happens :)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] randomblame:
This is strange I don't have adb access anymore lsusb doesn't show the device. fastboot doesn't see it either I've tried several usb cables I think this thing is defective. nothing showing up in recovery either bah
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] tweaked:
I had this issue. I reflash my recovery...luckily it was on my phone storage and it fixed. Not sure what caused it.......

Oh and to rule out a cable issue, did ya try wireless ADB? Worth a try I guess.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] randomblame:
well I'm worried about the usb controller I ruled out the cables with other devices.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] terranox:
Waiting!!

Enviado desde Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] tweaked:
Does wireless ADB re-lie on the USB controller Software/hardware? I've never really used it, but saw it on the market.

I would assume it does not. ?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] s1lenz:
I really hope so because they're both way off....
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
Yes the problem might my way of packing the boot.img, wrong addresses or something. I'll try again and post a boot.img soon.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
I wouldn't mind that at all to be honest!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
OP does nothing because as you can see the answer for that question is right in the OP and you missed it. And the answer for the app being ready or not is in the last page ;)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] elliot.newnham:
I can also hold your hand through this process as well in case you need some help and can't find your way.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
I have never flashed a kernel through a boot.img file as I'm so used to doing it through recovery so it threw me off. As far as the app I did not read every page obviously but it does get annoying when I ask a simple question and get treated like I'm a newbie. I've been here for nearly 6 years and usually just read the first page and the last 2 or so.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] vomer:
Glad to see nothing has changed from the galaxy nexus thread :rolleyes:

I used a s3 for some time. The lack of this kernel makes you appreciate Franco's work even more :good:
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Serious_Beans:
Why the hell are you people still asking if the app supports N4. Go to the play store. Check the change log. All the info you need is there. Also this thread is only 58 pages won't take too long to red through about 10 pages to get some answers.

If you want to flash kernels especially Franco's you can't be lazy. He doesn't need to put everything for you on a silver platter.

This forum has a search function, you have Google, you have the play store, the op and other members posting feedback. Stop being lazy.

BTW Franco build 8 is running great. Hoping battery is a little better than stock, will test that tomorrow out in the field :D. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
Nah, don't make misconceptions. Just plug your device into the usb thingy, go to the bootloader and use the command in the OP.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
I know the command and I'm familiar with how to do it and all but I'd rather be safe than bricking my new shinny device because I have never flashed a kernel through a boot image. And for the other dude saying I'm lazy, well your right I should search through 58 pages to find an answer because this forum isn't meant for asking questions.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
Bricking what? Theres more chance you screw it up using a recovery rather than using fastboot. Its a Nexus, you can't brick it easily. The only way to brick a Nexus is either throwing it through a window or corrupting the bootloader, even then, if you have access to the rom you'll still fix the bootloader.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] minooch:
I can't brick a nexus with a kernel. Radio & Bootloader, sure.

On a lighter, warmer, awesome note:

Franco & I are getting close to releasing MiNCO v6. Here is the fap data required

MiNCO Mako
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
I realize it's not easy to brick a device but I have bricked one before so I am just careful I guess. But not bad 1 out of well over 50 or so. I'll probably wait until the app supports it. It's plenty fast on CM 10.1 but Franco's kernel is awesome on the Galaxy Nexus so I can't wait to see what it does on the Nexus 4. Hope you get your device soon, I just got mine today.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
Yes but I want you to realize that this is not a normal device, easy to brick an HTC or a Samsung, not a Nexus, thats how its made. I've fastbooted more than 1000 times, never failed once.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] bongostl:
Hmmm.... no undervolting yet.

I've been on faux with a -150.... But I was always a Franco guy on my galaxy nexus......

What to do?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
**** UV.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] cpom1:
I agree :)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] minooch:
To add to Franco, I've even screwed up on fastboot due to a dodgy usb cable - Nexus is ALMOST unbrickable!

Seriously, go flash it & don't be afraid - You'll learn a little & use it some time down the line
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] bongostl:
Franco....I would love to hear why you say that...
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
Its easy. Every "kernel dev" thinks that the first thing to do when he starts working on a new kernel is adding OC to every ****ing chip in the device (usually CPU and GPU), and then add UV. I don't understand the reasoning for this...we want the users to test something new with usually some bugs, then add overclock = instability, add UV = instability, add bugs from testing = your device is done for. So the normal testing gets ****ed up by idiotic OC/UV interfaces that should be added down the road when everything else is working as it should. Thats how I work, and that ain't gonna change. Adding to that, the OEM's ship devices with those voltages for some reason, they are not dumb, they have mastered degrees engineers that code lots, and they do tons of testing to assure the devices are stable. So why should we try to be smarter than them?
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] IAmAN00bie:
Probably from too many people who don't know what they are doing undervolting and then complaining to Franco about it. He's probably really annoyed at them for it. If you know what you are doing then UVing is fine and dandy, just don't complain about it to the kernel dev when something goes wrong.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] bongostl:
Franco- thanks for the explanation. Makes total sense.

Another q for you :What gov do you use?

Thanks again!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] franciscofranco:
Ondemand. I always use the same settings that I make default when shipping a kernel.
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] reaper000:
Neither am I the expert! However, I think we should clarify this a bit for some of the less experienced flashers.

Whether you need to wipe or even use a "reset" kernel (i. e. Flash the stock kernel before a custom kernel) is COMPLETELY dependent on what custom kernel you're flashing TO . Apparently, the ramdisk is configured differently.

For example, flashing FROM harsh kernel TO Franco, you just flash the new kernel.

Because Franco has repeatedly said that his programming will overwrite anything prior.

However, flashing FROM franco TO Faux, you will need to wipe cache & dalvik, and flash a reset kernel, then flash the new kernel. Because that dev said so.

Bottom line : do what the OP says.

And we can all thank Franco for eliminating the extra steps when we flash his kernel!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Atari-:
Playing GTA Vice City (haven't tested any other game yet) only uses 2 cores on r29 as opposed to 3 or 4 on r28 so performance is impacted, how can I help?!
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] Armin_van_buuren:
Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] alcurtis93:
R29 isn't for gamers... Lag lag lag
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] El Niche:
Thanks for that info! I have one quick question. I already backed up my stock kernel from the franco app. So if I flash r29 I can just as easily restore from the app and won't have any hanging on reboots right? It will be just as stock (right now Im all stock)
[Nexus 4 Original Android Development] ben_pyett:
been on each and every version of kernel so far and experienced my first reboot today on r29, was listening to streamed radio through 3G at the time, screen off, on restart I experienced the google wifi bug so rebooted device again to fix, stupidly overwritting the last_ksmg file (idiot!) could have kicked myself, wasn't going to mention it until reading someone else did. I also witnessed slightly strange media server stats for the same time period which I don't normally get while listening to radio which I do daily. Otherwise great data connection and as non gamer performance superb. Will monitor further. Otherwise great kernel. :good: