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[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
waiting for 7.1.1 SK.......

thanks for tha frequent [MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION].

off topic:

i flash font selector but when clicked, phone freezes & had to reboot..... sometimes it reboots itself!

some users says its working but havent seen Z5 user says its working..... i have super user mod, deodex stock rom!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Frankly, I don't care right now,

the ramoops doesn't have any meaningful data besides that it's accessing memory when it shouldn't (?) and/or invalid pointers but with no easy (or possible way) to figure out where exactly it originates from

there's only the delay and watchdog triggering related to Wifi but wifi already contains all possible fixes against watchdog, timeout, instability issues that I know of

furthermore it seems to happen on all custom kernels.

If you need to change fonts that often (well, if you need to) - something is wrong with the apps and documents you're using or your usage pattern ;)

So tl;dr

flash stock kernel, switch font, take it for a short ride & see if it works out,

flash custom kernel - stay on it, stay on the currently set font ... profit !

edit:

well, if it's known to not work on Z5 in a modified state - how am I supposed to fix it ?

I've really way more important tasks ahead of me ...

Sorry if it can't be fixed - nothing is perfect - perfection is an illusion,

there's only approximation to it
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
sorry to bug yhu brov..... im on stock patched kernel!

waiting for yur update!

yhu just have to care bout us buddy.... just hope 7.1.1 kernel is much better dan 7.0 so tha stress will be less!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
In the 2.33 Firmware folder is a new kernel available N_2.33_Nova_I.1_n_1_5_3_2 (2.33 Nougat)

this is the 2nd incarnation of the Nova I.1 kernel

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQN3dUYWc1ZnY2cEU

Known issues & problems:
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Anxiously waiting for 160 kernel brov... Keep up man!!!

Latest 2.33 kernel has so many features.. [MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Can you and/or someone else point me to

160 (repackaged) Stock kernels for Single and Dual SIM variants (that work for you) ?

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Using dis patched kernel brov..... https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/safetynet-stock-kernel-twrp-magisk-t3621133
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] H.Khanh:
[MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] I have a question : Is PdesireAudio included in latest 2.33 kernel or just Fauxsound ?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
just FauxSound - and perhaps even that will be disabled (due to stability reasons)

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71705420&postcount=1778
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
nope, even worse

kernel doesn't even boot - built a 2.33 kernel (there was no new kernel source so far) + 160 ramdisk

and it's stuck at the Sony logo - no boot animation AT ALL
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] H.Khanh:
Thank you, and is there any way to enabled ? Iam still staying at MM 2_6_5_ctrl_X just for that
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Even worse???

Wooooopppsssss.... Or is because its 2.33 is 7.0 and 160 is 7.1.1....
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] sirdoha:
Sorry for the noob question, is there any chance that Fauxaudio and PdesireAudio work on Lineage OS with Walkman Port for AOSP. I tried Diva on LOS with Walkman Port and it works flawlessly. So, maybe Fauxaudio and PdesireAudio can work on AOSP
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] H.Khanh:
PdesireAudio and Fauxaudio are things kinda features of kernel.They're built inside :D
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
there's not immediately a connection between the Android versions (e.g. Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P appear to work just fine moving from 7.0 to 7.1.1) - it's probably a connection of both or whatever,

still waiting for kernel source drop,

so far only Xperia X, XA, etc. was released - lowering the priority of support of Z5* (which is a flagship series) is leaving a pretty weird aftertaste ... :eek:

FauxSound is kernel-side, will be enabled since it doesn't seem to interfere with stability on LineageOS or CarbonROM,

PDesireAudio on the other hand causes more white noise (like "high performance" audio mode) - thus I won't include it,

it really annoys when it (white noise) can't be countered via e.g. DSEE HX

exactly, kernel-side :)
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
In the 2.33 Firmware folder is a new kernel(s) available N_2.33_Nova_I.1_n_1_5_5_4 (2.33 Nougat)

this is the 2nd incarnation of the Nova I.1 kernel

this one is a bit more on the [EXPERIMENTAL] side

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQN3dUYWc1ZnY2cEU

Known issues & problems:
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Hope dey release tha kernel source so we can experiment with it and see.... Z5 support really dropped and it shoudnt be as its a flagship device!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Infy_AsiX:
Hi I'm a Z3C user who is considering upgrading to the Z5C in the future when N has decent Xposed support.

I'm concerned about the apparent hiss in the Z5 series. Has PowerAmp 3 alpha 704 been tested as a Hi Res alternative? It's audio engine makes use of DSEE-HX by workaround and from my Z3C experience at least, manages to sound better than Sony's Music app with DSEEHX (which was the previous best). Also set to Sox Resampler 99% with no dithering.

Some PowerAmp forum reports mentioned issues on earlier Z5 Nougat roms but has apparently since worked now.

Also I found this info that lowering digital gain enough using Fauxsound removes the hiss. Can others confirm? https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/help/bug-sony-xperia-z5-headphone-jack-t3308014/post68853819

The Z3 doesn't have hiss. So I use Tasker with Adiutor profiles to set Fauxsound analog gain to the minimum required for individual headphone loudness without altering digital gain. I think I read somewhere Fauxsound tends to lose it's settings after un/replugging. Using Tasker to re-set a default setting profile upon plugging in is an ideal workaround for that.
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
would be nice, yeah :/

asked Alin again, he said he'll check back with colleagues,

not sure why the Stock ROM folks take so long to release the kernel source ...

Hi Infy_AsiX, yes, there's a bit of white noise/hiss on custom kernels - it's completely gone for me with Sony's Music app & DSEE HX enabled, another way is to raise volume to ~ 80-90% and then lower it, that also reduces it a bit.

Confirmed: Lowering the gain/AMP via e.g. FauxSound significantly reduces the hiss. I'm currently considering in moving to franciscofranco's sound control since FauxSound seems to cause instabilities and issues.

Sony's Hi-Res API used to work on PowerAMP 3 Alpha 3 but on Nougat 7.0 and 7.1.1 it's currently absent (also on stock kernel) not sure what changes, haven't seen alpha 4 yet - where can it be found ?

Yes, FauxSound loses its settings, so using Tasker would a way to re-apply settings :)

That hiss/white noise also appears on my Note 3 with Nougat and it's dependent on kernel optimization flags and changes in the sound processing/drivers,

so you can't entirely rule it out on devices since it can appear with security fixes and optimization changes (e.g. on a specific custom kernel on Note 3 it was ridiculously strong so I had to revert to MM and search for an alternative, the current Nougat ROM + custom Kernel I'm using seems okay-ish)

Hope that helps
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
[MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] thanks for tha update n keeping on track... Even regarding trying out tha LOS based on cdroid rom buh a stock lover cos of some stock features and camera again!!!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Infy_AsiX:
Of lowering either the digital or analog gain, which is more effective at removing hiss? It would be best if it were digital lowered to remove all hiss allowing analog to be raised or lowered enough for each particular headset device volume. My concern then though is there might not be enough volume left for power hungry headphones.

Poweramp alpha3 build-704

http://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/8810-poweramp-alpha-build-703704/

Ok I think I jumped ahead when looking at Z5 reports. Most say it doesn't except for this poster http://forum.powerampapp.com/topic/8735-requests-for-hi-res-support/?do=findComment&comment=41533

I think modifying the mixerpath file edits digital gain, setting that way won't undo itself.

I was unaware of this. Though it seems the noise is present in earlier versions to begin with and can get worse by implementation. The Z5 had hiss at release? Z3 hasn't through 4-6. Though I have had hiss less than a handful of times while charging and listening, an odd occurrence. Changing the charger or cord may stop it. When it appears it stays awhile persisting through reboot but a day later it's completely gone. Maybe battery state or old dodgy hardware related.
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] wajidhsn:
does this kernel work with crdroid rom?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] mcduffie2010:
Try it and let me know
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
In the 2.33 Firmware folder is a new kernel(s) available N_2.33_Nova_I.1_n_1_6_4_3 (2.33 Nougat)

this is the 2nd incarnation of the Nova I.1 kernel

this one should be more stable

folder to 2.33_nougat kernels folder:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQN3dUYWc1ZnY2cEU

Known issues & problems:
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
well, there's still the option of using DSEE HX all of the time (well, there's reduction in choice towards EQ & stuff) that should make sound significantly more clearer, the same applies towards the Sony HiRes API in PowerAMP which should be able to be combined with EQ, etc.

Afaik there's only digital gain (or analog ?) anyway - only one of those works, I haven't used FauxSound in ages since it crashes for me on Nougat,

thus I'm using the Sound Control from EX Kernel Manager for FauxSound

Thanks for the link :)

Oh dear, another registration needed :(

Looks like build 704 might work more reliably with Nougat ROMs

not sure what changed that build 703 isn't showing the HiRes controls anymore ...

perhaps, there's however the "locked" configuration in FauxSound - that one seems to apply stickiness to settings,

it still however doesn't seem to fully stick however ...

There was some hiss at the beginning and it seems to vary from device to device (?),

if I interpret it correctly & from experience hiss/white noise seems to have reduced noticeably with Nougat,

if DSEE HX works correctly that's a surefire way to reduce it to a minimum (+ Sony HiRes API),

then there's also Project DiVA: https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/sound-mod-kitakami-sound-mod-prototype-t3361092

which should make sound significantly more clearer and is also known to reduce hiss

Yeah, there's some components in the device (or kernel/drivers) that causes hiss to significantly increase:

for example my current (internal) WIP build has ludicrously high hiss right now - will soon find out if it's toolchain, optimization ("stability fixes") or other things related ...

then there's FauxSound itself which upon activating it in the kernel causes hiss since the default AMP seems somewhat higher or it's messing with registers, etc. that the quality suffers ( -> hiss )

Hope that helps :)
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Okay, found the reason for the ugly sound output,

it was the CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR_STRONG setting !

Changing it back to CONFIG_CC_STACKPROTECTOR_REGULAR restored sound output quality
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Z5

only

preview + testing:

In the 2.33 Firmware folder is a new kernel(s) available N_2.33_Nova_I.1_n_1_7 (2.33 Nougat)

this is the 2nd incarnation of the Nova I.1 kernel

this one should be even more stable

folder to 2.33_nougat kernels folder:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQN3dUYWc1ZnY2cEU

Known issues & problems:

Notes:

The kernel has reached feature level that was intended at the beginning when I got the device last year (WiFi PM, in-built exfat fs, efficient memory subsystem, stability, security hardening, etc.) this is a significant milestone
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
[MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] thumbsup buddy..... Thanks for tha support always!!! Just waiting for Sony to release source code for 7.1.1 Kernel.
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Infy_AsiX:
Indeed I use Poweramp's implementation of DSEEHX with it's ability to use the Sony sound enhancements equaliser. I use Kernel Auditor with it's profiles for adjustment as I mentioned before. Only the analog gain labelled as PowerAmp Gain works on Z3. I use it to raise or lower the volume for the power demand of the headphones, leaving digital to unmodified stock

I'm confused though. This post I linked earlier says he lowered "Digital Output Gain Controls" down to -17. It must be digital as the analog can only be adjusted plus or minus 6. It's that which reminded me of mixerpath modding as the stock default there IIRC is +17.

I see. It's still disappointing for an audio enthusiast to have apparent noise.

I've tried some mods earlier as well as some of the V4A and Dolby variations. However I found them all to be indiscernible or even detrimental. I did like how V4A could allow using it's EQ for global audio, since that had been removed from stock Android since Lollipop. But I preferred the output of DSEEHX and more so with Poweramp. I workaround the problem by exporting tracks from Google Play Music instead of streaming to get the preferred output.

It sure helps a lot :). Hopefully you manage to improve upon the flawed stock implementation as much as possible. I've been considering what may be the best upgrade phone nowadays. The LG G6 quad dac model, SD820 and overall package makes an ideal candidate. But LG has shown no intention of unlocking it's bootloader and by past device history likely won't budge. They've had many previous devices with no unlock exploit found too. Then I also learned they left out the notification LED! :mad:

---------- Post added at 03:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:37 AM ----------

Oh one other thing. I only just started making use of FM radio again here to notice that output is only in mono for it regardless what the display shows. You can tell by toggling to mono when it shows stereo and not hear any difference. A quick google search shows it's broken since MM on some Xperia devices when they tried to introduce a feature to auto mono when there's low signal. Did it break on Z5 MM? How about N now? Anyway I found that the app Spirit2 works and has proper RDS over the stock app. I posted the setup and experience details on Sony's Support forum a couple of days ago.

I just tried to find the post to link it but they've removed it! I grabbed it via google cache, here it is.

I made an edit recently before they deleted it but its not in the cache, adding that RDS stays working if you don't switch stations using the seek function. Either inputting via text or having it in favourites. Can then skip or previous media button between stations and retain RDS. One last thing is bluetooth is unavailable during and after running the app's radio, unless you press to turn off the app rather than just stopping play.
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
yes, analog has no effect whatsoever

Yeah, that noise is VERY annoying, especially in more calmer audio tracks,

I've experimented around now (countless hours in total since I got my hands on the device) and there doesn't seem to be further improvement possible (so far).

Sound output currently is fine for me :)

ways to spot the sound distortion and worsening in output is [during development, etc.]:

in FM radio app during switching of channels [Stock ROM] - there's really weird garbled noise

at the lowest possible sound output - music vs. garbled noise is approx 40-60% vs. 60-40%

when the output is working correctly the ratio is way lower and sound is much clearer

Much improvement is gained via FauxSound -10 up to -17

If the headphones are in need of much power - the high output mod + reducing AMP in FauxSound would a way which could work,

then there's DSEE HX and/or Sony HiRes API

yeah, that's really annoying, oftentimes I long to return to the days of the Galaxy S1 with its wolfson micro sound DAC - the sound quality appears still close to or superior to the Z5 with DSEE HX :angel:

I wish the companies would finally release a phone which has replaceable battery, large memory, large storage, microSD, high quality DAC + dedicated AMP , dedicated offload chip for sound, hardware accelerated 30-to-60 fps movie on-to-fly accelerator, large battery [who cares about a slightly thicker device if it runs 2-4 days or more - besides it's sustainable !] and more stuff :(

Well, the Z5 doesn't seem to use the same FM radio sound chip thus Spirit(/2) FM doesn't work,

FM Radio works on non-Stock ROMs e.g. LineageOS, CarbonROM, even AOSP (further enhanced kernel driver, much more stable; the AOSP-based GUI is a chore though since scanning of channels doesn't really work for me whereas it does for others, and setting up channels has to be done manually - but that's probably on several other devices as well) as well as on Stock ROM (much nicer GUI and features)

Stereo works fine & very well, RDS, too
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Nyuubi:
After upgrading to 2.33 and installing v4a I'm only getting the mod to work on headphones but not on the speakers. Does someone knows a fix for that or am I not supposed to use it with the kernel Nova I.1 n 1.7?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
It's supposed to work,

is DSEE HX still working for you (very important for me that it doesn not break) ?

I'm currently low on storage space so won't be able to do a system backup but willing to install v4a and give it a try,

what exact v4a version are you using ?

Can you guys suffering from this issue give this a test (if not already) ?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Nyuubi:
I'm using the V4A 2.5.0.5 from here (biohazard)
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Nimadroid:
[MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] ANY KERNEL FOR FW .160 ???
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Is tha kernel source out brov?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Nimadroid:
I don't know

Not yet
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
[MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] modded kernel for dis rom, https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/dual-single-haozeke-s-crdroid-los-based-t3641616

Thanks always.... Tired of stock issues!!!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Nyuubi:
WOW! [MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] can you please give us the changelogs for the updates you uploaded? You've been working hard, man! Thanks a lot!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] saiz136:
Any news regarding .160?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] Nyuubi:
My experience of the new kernels for fw 2.33:

Nova I.1 n 1.8.7.2 - IB: ~1% over 6hr; G: <avg> ~1% over 15 mins (light) & ~1% over 6mins (heavy); S: little hiss (almost clean) ~1% over 22mins; V:Not much heating ~1% over 9mins

Nova I.1 n 1.8.8.3.2 - Almost the same as 1.8.7.2 but has the weird bug of not charging when plugged to AC.

Nova I.1 n 1.8.9 - Almost the same as 1.8.7.2 except for G: ~1% over 3mins(heavy), charging bug resolved. Overall device cools off much quicker(maybe I'm imagining this one).

IB is Idle Battery, G is gaming, S is sound and V is video.

For idle battery my phone is on min brightness, ambient display, adaptive brightness, all rotation enable for home and lockscreen (0,90,180,270) along with wifi on and airplane mode off . Nothing more nothing less.

For gaming, on light side I have Card Thief, VOI, Dungeon Rushers, Alto, Swim Out and Lumino City. For heavy I only only have Cover Fire, Chameleon Run (60FPS), N.O.V.A 3 + L and NeonChrome.

For sound, I use Equalizer+ Pro along with V4A. Listening through Microlab T1 headset. Strangely V4A only works for headset and bluetooth but I get no processing over speakers.

For video, I use MX player + VLC. No lags or problems pausing or with playback (I assume zach fixed that up!)

I am currently on Nova I.1 n 1.9.5 will then move on to Nova I.1 n 1.9.8.2

Again, this is only my personal experience on a 2~4 days usage per kernel.
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] sirdoha:
There were custom Zach's kernel for LOS and Carbon ROM but encountered couples of issues that [MENTION=3037651]zacharias.maladroit[/MENTION] decided to abandoned this. (Am I correct here ?). But like u, I do hope that Zach-sama will continue develop this awesome modded kernel. We will give you any information, if needed, and be the tester for your work. Really appreciate what you have done for the Z5's community. ?
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Cant thank him enough for his continous support for Z5 series..... Hoping he update tha kernels soon!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Awesome testing, many thanks !

I hope the usage values are from the same battery state ranges (e.g. from 90% to 60% or so for each kernel), otherwise the results are not comparable,

the battery drainage/state curve is not linear,

it's pretty flat at the higher levels and gets pretty steep towards 30-40% [afaik from 50 to 40 there's a slower stage, and from 30% it goes down pretty quickly]

Please let me know how the newer kernels work out (1.9.8.2 and/or 1.9.5)

1.8.8.3.2 was sort of a troubleshooting kernel, the newer ones have improved thermal management [so you're not imagining faster cooldown :) ] and also several fixes for battery drainers (e.g. an endless loop that could potentially drain or lock up the device),

can't say anything about the charging bug - no similar feedback from the Z5 compact crowd :confused:

If you're referring to the EAS kernels, then yes,

there were however also HMP (non-EAS) kernels but I was originally planning to quickly port over the current Stock kernel since it appears to be in a good shape and combine it with a ROM with lower max/default brightness,

however since the build was failing and I am occupied otherwise that has to wait

Zach-sama ? that's an interesting form of address - I'm honored :angel:

Thanks

Still waiting for .160 kernel source & trying to build a lineageOS or CarbonROM build with lower brightness [it keeps on failing with jack-server :confused: ]

Perhaps a few dozen Z5 owners should ask Sony what is up with the kernel source,

one of the other devs asked Sony and they said they have no ETA for the source (sic!).

I'm not sure if that is supposed to be a joke or they're postponing it and giving us a surprise (well, one can hope)

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] whalesplaho:
Just dnt know why Sony is taking so much time with tha kernel source... Dey re really focusing on their new phones n its not supposed to be! Yuck!

Oooooooooppppppppssssss.... Really gonna like LOS kernel build, i hope all fall in place brov!
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] dicxz80:
Hello all, may I know which best ROM that I can use with this kernel and good support of xposed ? thank you
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
Custom kernel based on Nova I.1_n_1 (rework)

ported to/built for various ROMs:

CarbonROM

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQTEZwSjhRUmlSdDQ

crDroid

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQNnp6cUtUalh0Qms

Resurrection Remix

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykGGWB96CBQek9Qem93cDhDTm8

Base source branch

:

https://github.com/zachariasmaladro...takami_r2/commits/Sun-Kernel_NovaCore_I.1_n_1
[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
[MENTION=4471890]whalesplaho[/MENTION] there's no specific build for lineageOS but the crDroid or CR build should work on it,

gotten no confirmation so far which one is the up-to-date current one for lineageOS ...