yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] kenpen:
I see multi ROM mentioned some where, which I don't care for. Coming from pa beta4. Can I just flash this like any other ROM and what gaps is preferred. Thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
You can flash v6.0-EXT4 with no problems. I use banks gapps, but aicp or pa gapps would also do. Never had a problem with gapps ever.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jiggs82:
I swear if this rom had quick ribbons or even notification power widgets this would be an even better rom;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
RACER v6.0-EXT4 ROM & KERNEL Updated 16-05-2014

RACER v6.0-EXT4 ROM & KERNEL Updated

Pl see OP:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078023&postcount=1

Kernel Changelog: v6.0-EXT4 on 16-05-2014

- Linux 3.4.90 (Many thanks to [MENTION=3795148]neobuddy89[/MENTION])

- CM merges from upstream

ROM Changelog 16-05-2014:

http://gerrit.aicp-rom.com/#/q/status:merged,n,z

Last commit included in build:

http://gerrit.aicp-rom.com/#/c/5262/
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
More features

I am atm dependent on AICP for ROM. If the features you mention get into AICP, they will get into RACER. Quick ribbons in notification panel is something I expect in the near future.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] kokosk4:
What is the best application to handle this kernel?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
For most purposes the built in Kernel Tweaker is good. Faux Clock is best for additional controls such as gamma, power suspend, per-app.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Caspertje19:
Hello,

I'm using your kernel and I really like it.

But I also want to use an ad blocker. But after every reset, the host file is restored to it's original. I'm reading this has to do with write protection of the kernel of the system partition http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327934

Is it an option to make the system partition writable?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
AFAIK system/etc in which hosts file resides is writable if you are rooted. That is the case for me. I use RACER ROM which is built from aicp. In my settings I have AICP Extras/Display & Animation/System/Adblocker. I just checked if hosts survives reboots after an initial download and it does.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Caspertje19:
That one seems to work!

Two others (adaway and adfree) just won't survive a reset, the host file is replaced with the original after a reboot, although both apps do have root access....

Never mind, it's working with the build in adblocker! Thnx
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Good news!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] freezer2000:
I am not able to boot after installing the kernel (EXT4 version) on the Elix-R ROM. Its getting stuck at the Google logo.

Any help on how I can make it work?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
It is not supposed to boot AOSP roms. Elix-R is AOSP afaik. This kernel will work only with CM roms. I haven't found a way to make it AOSP compatible as yet.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] peecs121:
Been using ElementalX for a month or so now but have wanted to try something different. Installed this today along with Fauxsound and Trickstermod and I gotta say it's running very smooth. Had to play around with the settings to make them stick on boot but now all is good. I'm a hard core AICP user and if this is the kernel made by the same team then I know that you guys are gonna make it the best out there just like the rom. Thanks for all the hard work you put into it.

Nexus 5 powered by AICP/Racer 6.0
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
I am not an AICP core team member, but I am an AICP Ice Cold Jelly community member. [MENTION=1184673]LorD ClockaN[/MENTION] taught me how to build a ROM. I try to test open commits for the team whenever possible. Kernel man [MENTION=4635674]n3ocort3x[/MENTION] has also taught and encouraged me.

I wanted to try out building existing biggie kernels with more features in-line with my AICP ROM but faced various issues. I then started to build features on to CM base kernel, and RACER is the result. The latest is F2FS enabled, and my personal choice for a little excitement and uncertainty. I do owe a lot to the AICP team.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
ROM Update RACER_v6.0-F2FS

Please visit OP:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078042&postcount=2

No change in kernel

ROM Changelog:

http://gerrit.aicp-rom.com/#/q/status:merged,n,z

Last commit included in build:

http://gerrit.aicp-rom.com/#/c/5349//
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
RACER_v6.0-EXT-4 ROM Update May 20, 2014

Pl visit OP:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078023&postcount=1

Changelog:

http://gerrit.aicp-rom.com/#/q/status:merged,n,z

Last commit included in build:

http://gerrit.aicp-rom.com/#/c/5358/
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
Here is his R1.0 link... https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934521444

Says it was uploaded on the 1st of Feb, so I assume its the right one.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cmdmilitia13:
1st time coming to this kernel & I see a lot of governors lol.. I see one member posted yankactive is good but any other governor people r using,any recommendations.. Thanks in advance guys..
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Honestly, for me the best Racer build is still L11.0 especially smoothness is amazing.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
I realise I may be testing wrong and the kernel may not work properly / might reboot beyond 2572MHz, considering that bricked hotplug and thermal system has been originally designed with a max CPU Freq of 2534MHz. That makes all builds that I was considering inadequate good to go.

I still have L11.0 at androidfilehost that links easily from my signature. I will soon rebuild the R series hopefully to L11 level with cleaner code, L11 became an unmanageable bag of commits and finding updates that would not break everything was becoming a challenge.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
Well if it makes you feel any better, I've been using CM2.5 on AICP Nightlies and haven't had any issues. I've also been using R2.5 on Frank with out any issues as well.

The issue mentioned with Synapse, I have noticed that. It tries to revert the kernel to its stock settings. But like it was mentioned, use another app (like KControl for example) that has the option to apply settings at boot and that should solve that problem. I've actually been using the ElementalX Kernel App for basic settings, and they all seem to stick thru reboots.

No kernel is gonna be perfect for everyone. Not everyone has the same setup. Everything like what ROM, what apps you use, other things you may or may not have tweaked on your device, are all gonna potentially effect how any kernel is going to run on your device. For me and my current setups, I prefer this kernel as its updated often, runs waaaay better than the stock like kernels, and it has the other features that I like (OC/UC, Voltage Control, Sound, Display, DT2W, etc...).

Most custom ROM's, especially Lollipop based, are currently a work in progress and so aren't most kernels. So far, in my opinion, this is one of the best kernels for Lollipop and has more features and options than most AND its regularly updated!

My point is this, currently the kernel isn't without it's issues, at least for some, but its still an awesome kernel and definitely runs better than most, period.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
So far I'm enjoying PA 5.0 Alpha1 with Racer L11.0 and everything's flying :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
OK guys CM3.0 completely up to to date with cm is back at OP. Dont run beyong CPU freq max 2572MHz.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FloGatt:
Hi,

I've read a few pages back but I can not decide wether I should take CM oder AOSP Racer.

I am running Resurrection Remix, which is CM based, but I like smoothness and long-lasting battery life. I don't play games but I want my Nexus as a lag-free devices for everyday use (Twitter, Web, Mail, Whatsapp etc).

Could you give me a short recommendation which version I sould install?

Thank you very much!

(And sorry for my bad English)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
The main differences are CM commits versus AOSP commits. The Dev just updated the OP with a new CM based build (CM3.0). Give that a go and see how it does.

Also, for best results, also download the Permissive boot image from the OP as well. Flash that first, wipe cache and reboot. Then flash the RACER kernel, wipe cache and reboot! Done :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] szucsgf:
Highest performance kernel for N5, hands down!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Linux 3.4.106 is out :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Taking a shot at merging 3.4.106 on my own from https://kernel.googlesource.com/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/lizf/linux-3.4.y/+/v3.4.106 :D
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
RACER_L_CM4.0 with linux 3.4.106

[MENTION=4496256]pianistaPL[/MENTION]

RACER_L_CM4.0 with linux 3.4.106 for testing please

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934522305
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Unfortunately I don't have time now to install it but I'm sure someone else will test :) BTW you could also upgrade Linaro from 2014.12 to 2015.01 ;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Thanks, done.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
New releases - RACER_L_CM4.0 / RACER_L_R4.0

Pleaase visit OP: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078023&postcount=1

Changelog CM 4.0/R 4.0

Toolchain updated to Linaro GCC 4.9.3-2015.01 Toolchain optimized for Cortex-A15 cpu - many thanks to [MENTION=4825437]Christopher83[/MENTION]

Linux updated to 3.4.106. Many thanks to Linux Foundation

R4.0 - Updates from [MENTION=4193338]CyanogenMod[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4790322]kufikugel[/MENTION] / SlimLP with many thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
I've installed CM4.0 and unfortunately I still have weird lags in UI sometimes. I don't know why. Overall performance is still very good but these lags are really annoying. The latest version that was working perfectly smooth was L11.2.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Any particular app open or being updated at that time? I've havent experienced lags (I am on AICP ROM and UI could also be influenced by ROM) but will test further. I can always include all the scheduler, and workqueue, kthread, stop machine and timer stuff from L11.2 in the next update which should add fluidity. Meanwhile there is an R4.0 option.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cocchiararo:
what is the current stock governor in r4.0/cm4.0?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Intelliactive
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cocchiararo:
ah, thx, i saw that my kernel app had changed it to that, and was unsure if it was an error (i was testing intellimm before the last kernel flash)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
[MENTION=1863016]rachanta[/MENTION] Yankactive and Yankdemand is missing from R4.0 :( I finally came to conclusion that AOSP based builds are more battery friendly.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=5106530]FunkyRasta[/MENTION]

I am testing this build that has yankactive and is ahead of the R4.0 in terms of commits:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934522907
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
R4.1 linked from OP. Has Yank govs. Antutu 45277-45726
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
Anyone getting random reboots ? I'm getting them nearly hourly. Clean flash of CM, 4.1 R racer.

Here's kmsg https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1HaxfvSV_XkVGlxUW9YM2E4Umc/edit?usp=docslist_api
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
L12.0 pre-release

[MENTION=4496256]pianistaPL[/MENTION]

Here's something for you on the way to reviving the L series and retiring CM and R series:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934523511
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChongoDroid:
I'm getting wake lag on the latest R so I'll test this too :D

Still get great battery life tho, only setup to give me battery flat line on Lollipop

Edit: yep, that took care of the wake lag. I see there's some new goodies in Synapse on this one as well.. :P
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Thank you, will test it soon :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ChongoDroid:
Running great so far, butter smooth and the phone is running nice and cool.

:D

Edit: preliminary tests look good, lag free battery flat lines ftw
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Yuppi, it seems L12.0 is as smooth as L11.0! We are on the right way :) It only misses Linux 3.4.106 update :)

BTW [MENTION=1863016]rachanta[/MENTION] You may want to look at this commit that includes tripndroid tweak :) https://github.com/StefanescuCristian/hammerhead/commit/6b11b14eae6dcdcc47cf6c27c70d68f556c98232
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
And I was about to try out R4.1 haha. Glad I always read up a little first! Only reason I hadn't already flashed the latest kernel is I was doing some ROM testing! Now that I've settled into a new ROM (SimpleAOSP latest RRO build) its time to get back to kernel testing ;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
Can I ask what motivated your decision ? Not that I have problems with it, I just wanna know :) Will test now L12 , let's see how it compares against excellent R 3.0

Offtop: Is anyone using Xda one app ? Thanks button refuses to work now :(
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cryingrock:
I think L12 is smoother than CM & R series, so it should be the right way to go:)

Thanks button works for me, and I've used it to thank you:D
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
I tried out the XDA One app, but wasn't happy with its current Alpha state. Too many bugs, even in the user updated versions.

On another note, running L12.0 on SimpleAOSP now [emoji2]

Also, I'm not sure if anyone is aware of this yet, but this kernel is one of a handful that is compatible with ROM's that support RRO (Layers). So, that being said, I'm not sure what you're doing that differs from some of the other kernels, but keep it up! You also may want to mention that in the OP? There is a running list on G+, I'll see if I can find it again.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=5106530]FunkyRasta[/MENTION]

I was basically testing to find out if L11 with its huge number of commits could be beaten by anything simpler. But the answer to that seems to be NO. Meanwhile the CM and R adventures have been a great learning experience that makes me a bit more confident of managing L11+
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=4496256]pianistaPL[/MENTION], its a hardcoded tripndroid tweak, and I've included it along with Linux 3.4.106 for testing:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934523705

This is almost set for release, but I'll test it before release . ;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cryingrock:
The latest L12 is ridiculously smooth, definitely a masterpiece:thumbup:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Works great! This build is simply perfect. I don't know what can be now yet improved [emoji14]
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Marescallus:
My phone seems to have a wake delay when I press the power button. I'm using stock settings except for tripndroid scheduler, minimum brightness at 1, and vivid colors.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=3846839]Marescallus[/MENTION], I've posted many builds, could you please tell me the name of the kernel zip file?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Marescallus:
The one in this post. But I also encountered it in your first L12.0 build.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] wardawgmalvicious:
So I just came and tried out this kernel with the ROM BlissPop. I like what I've seen so far and will stick with it for awhile. I read through a few pages back. The max freq I can get to without reboot is 2572. Just confirming and reporting. Thanks for the kernel!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
So, not gonna lie, this latest build is by far my favorite (L12.0). Its been running smooth so far and has more features than any previous kernel since forever! Very happy!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
If you are lucky you could go upto 2726 or even 2803. I have never had any reboots at 2572 MHz so far.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] wardawgmalvicious:
Lol I tried, no luck for this guy.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=4481495]Jleeblanch[/MENTION]

Installed Simple AOSP and am playing with layers. Not everything seems to work. I can't get navbar icons to get bigger than 48dpi. I set System ui to blue and softkeys to blue, and it doesn't work. Only yellow works. What has been your experience with Layers?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
New release - RACER_L12.0_20150206

Pl visit OP - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078023&postcount=1

L12.0 Latest Benchmarks- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078055&postcount=3

Fully loaded with RACER features, AOSP updates from various sources and Linux 3.4.106

No change as far as content from last L12.0 test-offered on Feb 5, except that about 180+ Linux 3.4.106, commits, conflict resolution patches and build error resolution patches have been neatly squashed into a single omnibus commit. ;)

Last three Antutu scores:

Simple AOSP

.

AICP

AICP
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
[MENTION=1863016]rachanta[/MENTION]

In Synapse I can't decrease CPU min frequency. Default is 960MHz, I set to 300MHz, I exit Synapse, I open again Synapse and I have something like on screenshot

When I click check mark, it back to 960MHz
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Jleeblanch:
So far its been good. Its definitely still in its early stages but it seems to be more stable than Theme Engine and it appears that more things can be themed? I'm not a themer so I dunno for sure, but I do know it doesn't have the bugs that Theme Engine has. Which build of SAOSP are you on? I haven't played with the Nav bar mods much, but I'll try messing around with them and see if I get the same results? Maybe you found a bug that has yet to be mention lol.

Oh, and I'm getting the same with Synapse as well. Downloading the latest from the OP now to see of it acts the same.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Thanks for checking, tell us later if on latest version you have the same derp.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] szucsgf:
This is not a derp, it is how touchboost works. It temporarily boosts min freq to 960 (or another frequency of your choosing) upon interaction with the screen. Kernel apps will display min freq as your touchboost freq. Check your kernel app's frequency usage graph to verify that a significant amount of time is spent below 960. If so, it works as it should.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pianistaPL:
Thanks for the explanation.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=3846839]Marescallus[/MENTION]

Is the delay while it wakes from deep sleep? Pl send logcat taken immediately after delay has occurred and screenshot of Synapse/Wake. Meanwhile I will set everything to stock and observe.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Hannibal226:
After using a while stock Resurrection Remix Rom, I know decided to try a custom kernel.

For now Racer kernel is running really fine!

Thank u very much for your work ;)

CHEERS
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Marescallus:
I'd actually like to report that I'm not experiencing any wake delay on your newest build. I'm not sure what was happening before.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] holigan360:
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What ROM wear?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=4496504]holigan360[/MENTION]

I have mentioned the ROMs used in screenshot captions -AICP and Simple AOSP
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nic025:
Hi I'm using this kernel since yesterday and performance and battery was great! My only problem is I cannot use the synapse because it says "no UCI support detected", is it my rom? I'm using the euphoria right now.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Marescallus:
I'm using Euphoria right now too, and it's working. If you flashed UKM, try running

>su

>uci

>uci reset

in Terminal Emulator.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] arief347:
This kernel is great... Why this thread is so quite.. Good battery life and good performance.. So why this kernel is not popular? ??
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
Quick fix , open terminal.

-su

-sh /system/etc/init.d/UKM

Only have to do it once and it will be good.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nic025:
Thanks guys synapse is now working. What is the best settings, cpu governor for battery saving? Too many governors ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=5627748]nic025[/MENTION]

Try smartmax_eps if battery saving is the priority. Charging is also very fast when this gov is set.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] nic025:
WOW! I used that governor and the battery is extremely amazing! I'm really in love on your kernel OP . Thanks for building this kernel ;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] mo976:
It tells me UKM not found?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FPSKunal:
Flash ukm again...
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cocchiararo:
It seems the NXE rom i am using is kinda stalled/abandoned.

Which of the roms you use do you recomend for a daily driver ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=603659]cocchiararo[/MENTION]

AICP: http://dwnld.aicp-rom.com/?device=hammerhead&type=NIGHTLY
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Thunderbolt:
Rachanta can i look at your kernel setting at aicp?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Settings with AICP ROM

[MENTION=3833444]Thunderbolt[/MENTION]

My settings as such are independent of the ROM I use, which is 95% AICP as dd. The attached screenshots are settings done with Kcontrol (all cpu, scheduler, governor, mpdec-hotplug settings) and Synapse (gpu, gamma, sound, wake, misc).
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
About settings. I've been running an experiment for two days. I tweaked Hotplug in such a way that two cores are always online aparat from when screen is off.

Third core is hotplugged when when load on first two is above 85 percent for 500 miliseconds.

Fourth comes on when load on first three is above 90 percent for 500 miliseconds.

Franco said that hotplugging cores is extremely battery expensive, that's why in his hotplug two cores are always on to ensure smoothness and save power.

I mimicked this feauture in Racer's bricked hotplug and restrained hotplugging other two cores as much as I could without sacrificing performance.

Having two cores always on makes the phone incredibly smooth and apps open blazingly fast. FPSE emulator is running contstant 60 FPS and all games do not drop frames.

And best part is , it actually saves the battery. I've been getting the same or better Screen on Time.

Anyone wanna try ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
[MENTION=5106530]FunkyRasta[/MENTION] could you post the settings
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
Here you go :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rachanta:
Best battery life settings

[MENTION=5106530]FunkyRasta[/MENTION]

Testing with your settings and have posted your settings to opening page with due acknkowledgment:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52078042&postcount=2
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FunkyRasta:
Thanks :) BTW: anyone knows a CPU monitoring app with overlay on screen , which shows CPU freqs and cores ? Something like that was built in nameless ROM some time ago.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Thunderbolt:
I'm going to test this settings on Rachanta's DD :P
[Nexus 5 Android Development] cocchiararo:
I was about to test that (never used synapse before), but i got a msg saying "No UCI support detected".

I found instructions for running some commands, but it seems i am lacking "UKM" (dunno what that is).

Then i searched more, and you provided some links that are now dead, to fix this issue.

Care to share them again ? :P
[Nexus 5 Android Development] szucsgf:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2736986

Follow the install instructions in the OP.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] 7sen:
which governor should i set with this setting for hotplug

opimax or smartmax better for battery life

and what is the deferent for smartmax_eps
[Nexus 5 Android Development] maddes1402:
Just search "perfmon" on PlayStore. Thanks for your settings! Gonna try them ;)