yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZenFone 2 General] Pilz:
Yeah I'm not a fan if the power button either howvee I use DT2S on the home screen to compensate for that. The speaker is weak compared to the dual stereo FF speakers on my Nexus 6 but its louder than I thought. I hope they allow the BL to be unlocked soon.
[ZenFone 2 General] scottharris4:
What's the developer support like as far as custom ROMs go? What is ASUS' history with OS updates?
[ZenFone 2 General] Pilz:
The BL is currently locked so no Tom's just yet. I know that I read somewhere Asus will allow BL unlocking but I couldn't tell you where I read that. They made the Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus Player but those are still google devices beyond that I can't tell you.
[ZenFone 2 General] ultramag69:
So double tapping the screen won't turn it on or off for you guys?

Wow, must be a big difference between the the one I got from Taiwan and the US variant.

I also love the dual sim capabilities on mine.....
[ZenFone 2 General] Pilz:
It does but I use Nova launcher so I had to create a gesture with greenify to have it work on the non stock launcher. I still don't like the button on the top but as I said this works for me.
[ZenFone 2 General] humonculi:
my opinion hope it helps

I wasn't sure either and we actualy went for it. i have a note 4 and my gf had the s2. she wanted something similar without having to pay 800-1000$ and i must say i had very high expectations and for 400$ i was pretty god dang suprised pretty amazing "fone" and no wonder it was sold out in the first 2 days. my note 4 lags more then that phone and the way i see it you save half for the phones price just because you dont get the feats you weren't going to use anyways (heart beat and all that crap) i mean come on, yes its fun in the first 5 mins but its pretty useless
[ZenFone 2 General] Induced_Apathy:
I prefer no buttons on the side. Double tap gesture works as it should. The major point is Asus should of put the power button where the volume buttons are to make it somewhat useful. It would be similar to LG phones. Google images of a G3 or G4 for an example.
[ZenFone 2 General] coolmaster121:
Happy but Disappointed :( - moved from closed thread

I ordered the ZF2 from NewEgg when it released in the US.

I now had it for 4 days and generally feel good about the upgrade from a Nexus 5, but there are some things that really bother me with this phone:

1. Heat. This phone seems to heat up pretty bad when charging and doing something on the phone. When I just got it and was doing updates connected to power it actually gave out an error saying it overheated and needs to shut down. I read alot about heat issues. Seems like charing the phone in a quick charge system will heat it up, and is expected. But the phone heats up when just using it. If you are downloading a movie and playing a youtube video at the same time. The phone will heat up pretty bad.

2. Capacitive buttons are laggy. It takes about a second to register the press of the home button along with back and recent buttons. The Nexus 5 onscreen buttons so much faster. I did a factory reset after doing the latest update. The home button lag seems to be fixed. Yay!

3. The Zen Keyboard is laggy. Had to download and install the stock google keyboard.

4. Benchmarks are weak. Highest I got was 45k on Antutu. I have seen others getting over 48k. Its a minor gripe as the general performance is really good.

5. The plastic ridge that surrounds the screen which is higher then the screen, seems to be very weak. It already has dings in it. Very sad about this.

6. Camera is not compatible with Hyperlapse or ManualCamera app. I hope that those apps get updated and start supporting ZF2.

7. I don't know what's going on with this battery. Maybe its the apps that I have. But it feels weak. Woke up today at 8am. Its 5:30 now. I'm at 38% with 2 hours and 30 minutes screen on time.

[IMG="Battery 1"]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/480072d40e16a5446d1cdb46722eef18.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Battery 2"]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/24/152ff4e1a5d746b7deea6f2da1824d13.jpg[/IMG]

I will try to TURN OFF the power saving mode from ASUS and see how the battery works then.
[ZenFone 2 General] Chinaphonearena:
I think for $199, the phone is well worth it. Step into the $299 range and it becomes questionable.
[ZenFone 2 General] charlatan01:
I purchased this device for my wife about a month ago, and it's very nice.

There have been no issues to speak of, the screen looks great, and AT&T network connectivity has been good.
[ZenFone 2 General] coolmaster121:
Based on reading lots of posts and checking out the Anandtech review, looks like the battery drain is not just 5.0 related, but the screen is using the power from the 3k battery inefficiently due to the display tech ASUS has for this phone to keep the price down.
[ZenFone 2 General] Dunka:
Specs wise this phone looks like a beast for the money. My concern now is the speaker. Is it as bad as most of the reviews say it is? Are you able to hear it ring in a loud crowded area?
[ZenFone 2 General] krouri:
Can you please explain how you get 5 SOT? TIA.
[ZenFone 2 General] eldar4uk:
zenfone is a pretty good device for this money, I have used it for 2 month and worked great
[ZenFone 2 General] fix-this!:
just saw a post today about asus possibly releasing the zenfone 3 already? what a kick in the teeth if true.
[ZenFone 2 General] Ace42:
They're a company that wants to make money, where's the surprise? If a Z3 is made then expect updates to be delayed for the Z2...Asus is mistreating the Z4 and Z5, along with their other recent experiments. They pushed lollipop for those owners by about 3-4 months, which is pathetic.

"I'd Totally Hug You, If That Was Something I Did"
[ZenFone 2 General] dahorns10:
I haven't had to do anything special, haven't even rooted the phone. I just uninstalled the bloatware that could be uninstalled. I also make sure I use Chrome and not the stock browser. Only real unique thing I do is turn wifi off at night. I get poor reception in my bedroom and that generally leads to increased power usage if I leave it on. Only affects screen on time to the extent it lessens drain at night, leaving more for the next day. I usually see about a 6% total drain overnight.
[ZenFone 2 General] Robmtx:
Using the 551 4gb/64 on Cricket

I wish the notification light had color options. One green blinky light to rule them all is sad :(

I wish the the Back/Home/App buttons on the front lit up when it's dark

I'm noticing my Bluetooth constantly reconnecting to my car...UNLESS I'm streaming music. Haven't dug into it yet, but heard this may be issue with the cell signal reconnecting? If I'm streaming though, it works flawless.

I wish 5.1 OS was already available

Are these concerns worth spending another $300-$350 for a flagship.. NO. I'm happy for the price I paid ($299)

I will say that my battery life has been great so far. It lasts a lot longer than my Nexus 5.
[ZenFone 2 General] vegasdiceshooter:
It's good on my phone e
[ZenFone 2 General] Sammaul:
For those of you getting 3 hours or less screen time...that sucks. Personally, while I am not ecstatic about the battery life(I get 4.5 to 5, but got used to the 8 or more on my Mate 2), I really like the phone and think it is a buy. If Asus drops support, and we don't get 5.1.1....then I think it's a sell. Big reason I am selling my Mate 2....promised support never materialized.
[ZenFone 2 General] taylor.fowler:
Not to resurrect an old thread or anything, but I will.

Been using it as my daily driver for the last couple weeks, here are my impressions...

Like:

- Battery Life/QuickCharge: I've been really impressed with battery life so far and I like that I can schedule Ultra-PowerSaving Mode to run at various intervals during the day. Quick Charge should be standard on every new phone, it's so good.

- Web Rendering is SUPER fast (thanks Intel)

- Performance in general has been pretty great (lives up to the Flagship Killer title that's being touted about). Games run really well, although I haven't used it for anything too hardcore.

- Do Not Disturb options are just granular enough

- I really like the Volume control options/accessibility (small pet peeve of mine that you guys handled perfectly)

- Zen Launcher is actually pretty nice; I wanted to love it, but I switched to GNL after a couple days for Google Now/Voice Search.

- Double tap to wake built-in is HUGE.

- Screen color adjustment built in is pretty sweet, too

- I like the overall feel and weight to the phone (doesn't feel flimsy)

- Love all the camera options (and the pictures I've been taking have come out great)

- Quick Settings "Boost" to clear out Memory instead of opening up recents and clearing all

Don't Like (no deal breakers, mostly nit-picky stuff):

- No backlight on the capacitive buttons (and no option for switching the Onscreen Nav buttons on, this would be huge).

- A little too much bloatware (although I appreciate the "freeze" option)

- Lack of Band 12 on TMob

- No Bootloader Unlock tool
[ZenFone 2 General] krouri:
I agree with your observations, but i'd like to add that the screen unfortunately isn't great for outdoors either. i've been using it for about 3 weeks now. just a note the flagship killer thing isn't theirs, and since you also mentioned Onscreen nav buttons option i'd guess you are coming from the OPO?
[ZenFone 2 General] taylor.fowler:
I havent really had any issues with the screen outdoors, but I live in the city so I'm not getting too much direct sunlight.

I know they havent been tossing it around, but most news outlets (android police, gizmodo, et al) have been.

I'm actually coming from a htc m8, but it would just be a nice to have feature (Quick settings toggle on/off would be even better, but i dont know if they could swing that without a reboot...).
[ZenFone 2 General] jjmai:
Is zenfone2 much of an upgrade from LG G3?
[ZenFone 2 General] rlaw:
It took me a week or two to figure this out, you can double tap on the status bar to lock the screen. ?

I usually just flip the Circle View front side over it and let it shut off after 5s automatically (I def recommend the Circle View case!) but sometimes I want to keep the case open and the status bar trick is so lovely!
[ZenFone 2 General] Minim3:
From the picture? LOL

Then you'll want to go spend the money to get a flagship phone, you'll be much happier.

---------- Post added at 10:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:50 PM ----------

Yeah, I did a lot of reading before i bought the phone and i was playing with my neighbours so I knew about the double tap on/off, the on is fine but I find the double tap off you really have to get it "right" or it won't work, I just drop a Lock It app widget on my lower tray and it's nice and easy to hit to lock it
[ZenFone 2 General] quicksilver53:
I never have a problem with double tap off. So far.
[ZenFone 2 General] krouri:
Am i missing something? A toggle for what?

They stand on pretty equal ground. Watch vs videos on YouTube.

I am sorry i must disagree here, the S5 super amoled screen is great outdoors. Here is a proof that it is better then the icrap 6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylaa825d9Vk
[ZenFone 2 General] Minim3:
I don't need to watch a youtube video, I have both iphone and s5 and have been using them for over a year :) let's agree to disagree.
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Just FOR D618/D620 devices with cm11-based ROM!

Kernel was compiled by me from invaderjohn's cm12 sources which adapted for D618 (thanks HoaPham98 for public his changes on github).

KERNEL COMPILED USING LINARO CORTEX-A7 4.9.3 TOOLCHAIN!

My changes in kernel:

Repaired DOUBLE TAP TO WAKE feauture (thanks Quarx for help) - to use it you should install: KeyHandler Patch

[*]Added CPU overclock to 1.6 GHz/underclock to 192 Mhz (default CPU freqs is 0.3-1.2 GHz, so you need to set up overclock and underclock in Kernel Auditor)

[*]Added GPU overclock to 533 MHz

[*]Added support for FAST CHARGE function (disabled by default - for enable use Fast Charge)

[*]Default governor changed to ondemand

[*]Added new CPU governors: INTERACTIVE, INTELLIDEMAND, INTELLIACTIVE, INTELLIMM, ZZMOOVE, YANKACTIVE, SMARTMAX, IMPULSE, ALUCARD, ADAPTIVE, WHEATLEY, DANCEDANCE, LIONHEART, SMARTASSV2 - experimental, on default parametres cpu works on max freq!

[*]Added some new I/O shedulers: BFQ, SIO, SIOPLUS, FIOPS, FIFO, VR, ZEN.

Added support for Faux Sound Control (v3.4) function (to set it up use: FauxSoundControl App)

Added support for KEXEC HARDBOOT (you can use ROM with this kernel as INTERNAL in MultiROM)

Added support for intelli_plug (v3.8) (setting in the Kernel Auditor -> CPU Hotplug)

Installation:

1. Download and put to storage:

D618: >>>LINK<<< (v3.2)

D620: >>>LINK<<< (v3.2)

2. Go to recovery and wipe cache.

3. Flash downloaded .zip and reboot.

4. Reboot again!

5. This is all.

OLD versions

https://yadi.sk/d/yeKNUg2wgtqky

XDA:DevDB Information

Cyanogen11extended Kernel, Kernel for the LG G2 Mini

Contributors

Nikita Pro Android, Quarx

Source Code: https://github.com/NikitaProAndroid/android_kernel_lge_msm8226_g2mds/tree/cyanogenmod

Kernel Special Features:

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 3.2

Created 2015-05-21

Last Updated 2015-05-28
[LG G2 Mini] Radac Stunghthumz:
Nikita youre genious!
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
So it's working well? Because I didn't test it on HoaPham's cm11, only on latest cm11 ported frm L90.
[LG G2 Mini] Radac Stunghthumz:
Yes it works on my friends phone and everything is ok
[LG G2 Mini] simo14:
i'll try it on the MIUI , the vibration work ?
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
I don't know if it will work on MIUI. If it will boot vibration must work. So try, but don't forget to backup boot first!
[LG G2 Mini] AntonPanos:
Works on d620 cm11, some bugs with ondemand governor fixed and vibration works perfect..

Sent from my LG-D620fr [CM11]
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
anyone having microphone issues during calls?(distorted voice)

using CPA and this kernel with fauxsound and both musicFX and Viper4android disabled.
[LG G2 Mini] nkay08:
Check this POST
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
you quoted the thing i wrote:D

im trying to lower the noise of the mic via faux controls havent tested yet.
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
Stock CPA kernel vs this kernel .

I have problem only with level of output volume signal , Now I must set volume from 50% up to 85% to get real SAME volume , tested . ( on stock lg rom is volume same like on CPA.)

That's only one problem with this kernel for me ( at this time ;) ) on CPA ROM ,tomorrow I will test cm 11 and PAC and other kk ROMs ,maybe it's only CPA s problem.

Any idea how to fix it ?

At this time I use almost max volume (80-85%) or 70 with viper equaliser .

Without this more less little problem it's best kernel for g2m, it's show otg ready ;) we need "only" turn on our voltage booster to work in reverse mode that's all ;) .
[LG G2 Mini] wujaklija:
[MENTION=6022032]WoytazZer CZ[/MENTION]

Look at OP where [MENTION=6375355]Nikita Pro Android[/MENTION] wrote: " Added support for Faux Sound Control (v3.4) function (to set it up use: FauxSoundControl App)". Install that app, and change volume. For any other help search for FauxSound Control.
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
If you install faux sound control mic quality is gonna go downhill.At least that is what happens to me (also am running V4A)we need to find another way to boost headphones.

Talking about CPA.
[LG G2 Mini] nkay08:
I don't recommend using ZZMoove CPU Governor. My phone became unresponsive with that governor: When I tried to wake my phone from sleep sometimes it took quite a while for the display to turn on. On top of that I didn't receive some push notifications until I turned my screen on.

I'm currently testing DanceDance governor. I'm looking for a battery friendly governor, that still lets my phone run fluidly.
[LG G2 Mini] Diaze:
can you guys post a guide on how to improve the speaker sound and headphones. with viper4android or any app that dsnt break the mic quality. i tried faux and it was very good but then my calls sound like ****.
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
When i, open faux sound all were set to 0 without Analogous output

Gain , after set it to 0 too it's back on stock level of volume,:D

But at this time I don't test microphone.:confused:

Edit microphone looks good.:thumbup::D
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
do you also use V4A driver?
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
Yeah , I use it , now I'm testing microphone and it's look more less good, I was trying to record my voice ( that's look good ) and music ( terrible). I will try to call to someone to test it in call.
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
ive been testing this issue a lot.long story sort ive found unreliable ways to fix mic quality for everything except phone calls when using fauxcontrols.

Also (i think) i could not revert the dmg done unless i reinstalled the rom.(i made a backup of cpa configured the way i want)
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
Now I tested PAC man ROM pa and CPA like clear flash - only rom and kernel and its every same , no problem before and after no problem too , but after I unplug headphones and replug in again I must set it again in FS. It's really annoying. But it's work for me on CPA , I download cm 11 and test it on that.

But what's worse for me it's I can not set uc/oc for GPU , for CPU is not problem with kernel auditor or built in system apk(app). And again on all tested ROM .

GPU uc/oc is only for d618 ??

I can not set it on d620r.
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
if i remember correctly nikita disabled gpu oc on last kernel because it didnt change performance
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
Thanks. I try older , ;)

It deleted

Added GPU overclock to 533 MHz*/underclock to 100 MHz no any real perfomance or more battery life
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
[MENTION=6375355]Nikita Pro Android[/MENTION]

OLD versions

All versions are here: https://disk.yandex.ru/client/disk/C...nded-G2 Mini

Its show me only hp of this sides, can u "repair" it ? other links work well. or send me a link for v3.0

I want to test older v 3.0,

Thanks.
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Link fixed. And don't search for v3.0 - I added CM11 support just in v3.1+
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
Others work only with cm 12 ? It Isn't soo?

Thanks, but the link is same for me.

:(

Now I can not upload screenshot on mobile data, but when I can I do it.

On this link it's want to registration - HP.(.RU)

On link for d620r (.sk) I see the file without problem. :confused:

I don't know where is problem.

Can u repair it again or upload it on other cloud? Thanks.

Is someone whose has same problem ? or its problem on my side.
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Sorry, it's my error. Links fixed.
[LG G2 Mini] WoytazZer CZ:
Are u planning modify update v 3.2 for cm 11 , I thing yes but ;)
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Yes. But doubletap is not working on d620 because cm12 was compiled without KeyHandler (the same problem with d618/d620 on cm11). I will try to add it manually.
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Kernel Updated to v3.2!

Returned GPU overclock, minor fixes & repaired doubletap2wake (to use it you should install: http://xdaforums.com/g2-mini/development/kernel-keyhandler-patch-t3120462 )
[LG G2 Mini] AntonPanos:
Now gpu overclock and dt2w works perfect on CM11... :good:

Sent from my LG-D620fr [CM11]
[LG G2 Mini] Diaze:
yep.. i can confirm..they work perfectly

thank you nikita
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
I would appreciate it if someone could test this for me.When i touch the screen cpu usage skyrockets to 50% which leads me to believe there is some kind of endless loop running while the touch sensor is being used.(im using CPA and this kernel)

Please tell me what rom and kernel you are using.

I tested by going to the cpu tab on kernel audiutor and touching the screen and also by enable cpu monitor on dev settings and touching the screen.

Just want to find out if its rom related or kernel.
[LG G2 Mini] Diaze:
I tested it and the cpu never goes further than 23 it scales between 12 and 20 mostly stays at 12

Im speaking about cpu usage

Im on cm11 with 3.2 kernel. Dt2w working perfectly also

Ps: ca you guys tell me a good cpu governator and io scheduler for battery life?
[LG G2 Mini] AntonPanos:
on my phone cpu usage works fine... i use intellimand governor and default scheduler (cfq) ... normal use (games, messeging, calls, browsing) and wi-fi always on i get one day plus battery life.. i will try more combinations now on as i'm thinking cm11 to be my daily driver for long time now on!!
[LG G2 Mini] nkay08:
IO Scheduler Noop or Sio should be best for battery life.

I still have to test some CPU governors. I tried ZZMoove which was decent. I'm currently using DanceDance and it's good so far. I'm going to try smartmax next.

You can look at this blog to find the governor you like http://androidmodguide.blogspot.de/p/blog-page.html

Near the bootom of the page are recoomendations for Performance/Balance/Battery Life / Gaming
[LG G2 Mini] nch26:
What Rom do you use the one from g2 mini or the official build for L90?
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
I tested on L90 ROM with replaced build.prop & installed c11e kernel.
[LG G2 Mini] Kill.One:
"Unable to open ZIP"

Hi, Nikita. How do you flash de ZIP file? when I Flash my L90 Zip it says "Unable to open ZIP". Please help me
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
open zip and delete device verify from the beginning in /META-INF/google/android/updater-script
[LG G2 Mini] nch26:
:)

Can you tell me how you fixed camera overexposture? Is impossible taking photos during the day. Im con cm11 l90 with extended kernel, but dont modified anything from build prop.
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
I edit build.prop just to add screen buttons (qemu.hw.mainkeys=0).

To fix camera install through recovery: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3291365&d=1430486757
[LG G2 Mini] nch26:
Thanks for all man. u rock. keep going.
[LG G2 Mini] Kill.One:
I did it after the last update, it said "Error executing updater binary in zip". I deleted the first line in updater-script, but now it says "unable to open zip file" :'(

Did you replaced updater-script from L90 zip? It works on D618?
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Maybe you use wrong uncode, it should be UTF-8 and line beak - UNIX.
[LG G2 Mini] Kill.One:
... Haha

if I install kernel on HoaPham98 CM11, vibration will work? Sorry for my english and my stupidness :D
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Only IR port & partially smartcover not work on my kernel.
[LG G2 Mini] Kill.One:
Base Band?

Finally I installed L90 CM11 with your kernel, but don't have call signal :S
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
I don't know. On my D618 all was fine when I tested kernel. Try with [MENTION=2972231]HOAP[/MENTION]ham cm11.
[LG G2 Mini] Kill.One:
Well

Ok, I will try HoaPham CM11...

Hey, do you have the build.prop you used on your test? Please, if you have, send it to me

Thanks, dev god
[LG G2 Mini] GuiGuiGTT:
Thank you for the link :good:

Thank you Nikita for your work, this kernel is awesome with CM11 alpha :D:D

I was waiting a good kernel with O/C to flash my first custom ROM on my G2 mini (I already had custom ROM on my previous phones) and no regrets.

Juste a thing, after gaming, I saw my CPU freqs were stuck to 998MHz, it seems that all CPU governors have stock setup with stock frequencies (I simply use interactive, I'm trying Yankactive), so we have to tune a little I think in order to exploit the O/C :victory:
[LG G2 Mini] kokolo15:
it was stuck at 998 because it was thermal throttling,most likely if you let the phone cool down a bit it will go back to 1593
[LG G2 Mini] GuiGuiGTT:
After some tests, you're right :good:
[LG G2 Mini] nch26:
I have a question. Im on stock now and I want to go to cm11. i know camera work flashing this, but videorecording? thanks.
[LG G2 Mini] Nikita Pro Android:
Videorecord is overexposed, no any fix for it.
[LG G2 Mini] predragiPredrag:
There is a workaround for video ;)

When you switch to video and it is overexposed, go back to camera to regain expose level and then return to video. It will fix overexposure levels ;)
[LG G2 Mini] ShadowBlade_20:
After I flashed this my phone won't boot up at all. Help!
[LG G2 Mini] saruthvolk:
What is your phone d618 or d620 and what is your ROM now
[LG G2 Mini] ShadowBlade_20:
D618. I use cm11