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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheWu-Wei:
Hey swick, just wanted to let you know about few updates. First, govtuner is now at version 3.0.3. Second, it looks like Debuffer and Paget96 are working together to incorporate govtuner into L-Speed (which will be sweet, and will eliminate a lot of the init.d hassle).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
TheWu-Wei,

Thanks for the info! I actually knew about the update as gov-tuner has been getting almost daily updates! (Which I think is pretty kick @$$ awesome!) :D Really excited to see what *NEW* and amazing features they bring to us. ALSO, on a VERY serious note, I would SERIOUSLY suggest donating to them for such amazing work!!!

Thanks,

Swick
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TheWu-Wei:
I figured it wasn't news to you, but I honestly hadn't been tracking the thread until earlier today, and I was also impressed with the rate of updates and especially with the L-Speed integration. I'm running the pro version of L-Speed already, but I will kick in some coin for Debuffer later this week.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] LiquidT:
@ swick1981 Does we have to do anything special to update govtuner? Or do we just flash the update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Blade22222:
After you flash the update you have to rerun govtune to set the new values.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] LiquidT:
yeah, I just flashed the 3.0.3 update and reran govtuner thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
[MENTION=3260779]swick1981[/MENTION] just updated to the new pg5 and now I have fm radio working. I rooted and applied all the fixes. So far it working good. Will keep you updated. No lag what so ever
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] xCHAOSNCx:
Are you using it for multisytem by any chance?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
Yup, I am...

I know this stock kernel supports the ext2-4 (or it should support one of them since OS is usually setup in ext4 on the s7).

So, I'd really like to mount this and other microsd cards as I have MANY that have data on it but phone will not access it! Garr

But yes, it's for multisystem & my other microSD cards with data on t&them that I need!!!

Lmk if u have suggestion & sorry to hijack my OWN thread. :/

Swick
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] xCHAOSNCx:
Yeah I haven't been able to get multisytem to do anything on this device since I got it but I did use it to set selinux when I first rooted. Although I can actually go into that part of the sd card in my file explorer and get into the folders but I didn't have anything in there that I needed so I didn't pay much attention what was in them
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] GodspeedFx:
Swick! I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this awesome post! I was getting super frustrated with my phone after rooting and I really didn't want to go back to stock. I was rooted from PE1 and I was getting terrible battery life and constant lag even after flashing the v15 fixes. I followed your guide in the OP and installed L-Speed and GovTuner and now my phone is PERFECT! It actually sleeps like it's supposed to and it's buttery smooth even on the Battery profile for GovTuner. I charge my phone too 100% before bed (unplugged at 10pm) and at 8am it's at 92%--yeah baby!

Again, THANK YOU!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lvpre:
How is the screen on battery drain? When I rooted before, it was significantly worse than stock or the U firmware. My battery life almost doubled by going 'stock'. Is this closer or about the same? Standby time was about the same for me on both.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
[MENTION=4145897]lvpre[/MENTION]

This is a VERY hard question to answer, but... My typical experience has been where the battery is either VERY/EXTREMELY close to stock, OR FAR SUPERIOR to stock.

However, the settingsame you use will vary battery life. Plus, using ROHASOFT ram expander - per the OP- WILL, I GUARANTEE, reduce your battery significantlyrics (if you set swappiness high).

Otherwise, the system with just the gov-tuner & LSPEED settings will do a lot for battery will be AMAZING - like stock, or probably better! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] downhillvinnie:
Hows battery life doing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
Good. I have althea fixes. Performance is better also and fm radio is working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] downhillvinnie:
compared to stock how does it compare? I am more concerned with battery life than anything
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
For me is good. And theirs other thing you can do to increase battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] elliwigy:
i wish i could help those with battery questions but my phone has NEVER been stock outside of a car ride home from Verizon lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] heavenhated:
Battery life is same as stock if not better. The doze time completely conserves battery. Only problem is the camera launches very slowly. I am trying to find a way to get the camera to launch as fast as stock.

double clicking the home button takes a whole lot of 3-4 seconds before camera starts. This may be the only reason why i may go back to stock as i need camera. Any suggesting to see if we can allow camera and camera related process to be active even during deep sleep?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
This makes it better but it's still far from usable. Which is a bit upsetting. I know the chances are slim but I hope someone finds a better method sometime soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] elliwigy:
you must have high standards.. its blazing fast compared to root with no mods.. inotice no difference compared to stock minus a bit lessbattery life but tome its not even easy to tellthe difference
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
If it's blazing fast then I must of ****ed something up because I tried twice (unrooted after the first time and tried a few days later) and I had some of the worst lag on any phone I've ever had.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] elliwigy:
try just gov tuner and l speed..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
Depending on how you set up, will determine your performance. The way I have mine setup I can honestly tell you it's faster than stock. I know this because I compare it to my wife's that's stock non rooted and mine and she even tells me it's faster. Also I'm on the new firmware pg5. Another quick tip is to set animation at 0.5.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
That is what I did. Followed everything from OP.

I followed what OP wrote. My animations are turned off completely.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
Here are my settings for LSPEED

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=68280181

After you set up LSPEED then set up govtuner. I recommend performance

Kernel auditor set governor to interactive.

This is all I have set up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] cjlopez213:
Has anyone tried the new tweak?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] srish2:
PG5 firmware install

Hi [MENTION=3260779]swick1981[/MENTION], just wanted to pass along that I just installed the PG5 firmware (G930VVRU2APG5) on a SGS7 this weekend and it's working beautifully. Even better, it looks like you can dirty-ODIN it over your existing firmware without a wipe! Some folks have said it's a little snappier than the previous firmware, and I'm finding that to seem true.

Changes include security updates, a built-in FM tuner, barcode scanning, and improvements to HD Voice call

http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-s7-update/. Thanks to [MENTION=2486198]itskapil[/MENTION] for his thread

I used [MENTION=1599591]psouza4[/MENTION] unrooting tips in his thread to make sure I ODIN'd correctly.

Here's my highlights:

Make a backup!

Install Samsung USB drivers if needed

Downloaded Galaxy S7 (SM-G930V) firmware from samsung-firmware.org or sammobile.com and extract the zip

Boot into Download mode by restarting and holding Home, Volume Down, and Power buttons at the same time, then Volume Up to confirm Download mode

Launch ODIN

Click on AP and select the AP file from the extracted firmware, flash the AP, reboot & get back into Download mode, flash the BL file, reboot & get back into Download mode, flash the CP file, reboot & get back into Download mode, then flash the HOME_CSC file. (thanks to [MENTION=1586120]henklbr[/MENTION] for the info in his thread)

(note: per [MENTION=1599591]psouza4[/MENTION] directions, I tried then selecting the CP, and CSC files, but when I hit start, nothing happened, so I had to go flash each file one-by-one)

Re-root using [MENTION=1599591]psouza4[/MENTION] thread

Thanks to [MENTION=1599591]psouza4[/MENTION], [MENTION=1586120]henklbr[/MENTION], and [MENTION=2486198]itskapil[/MENTION] and everyone else who has worked on Samsung Galaxy S7 tweaking.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JAYNO20:
What new tweak?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
[MENTION=3260779]swick1981[/MENTION] just updated to the new PH1, everything seems well. I'm rooted and everything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
What are the major differences with the PH1? Just curious... Assuming you know!

THANKS to both of you for all the info! Appreciate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
It's just security patches.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
Hey [MENTION=6462857]orgulloso4202[/MENTION] -

You are one lucky son of a gun! I have HORRIBLE news for you. SUPPOSEDLY, PH1 locks you out of ROOTING. Since you already had root and you did a dirty flash, maybe you got lucky. HOWEVER, the real experts are saying DO NOT TAKE THE UPDATE! It WILL lock you out of root AND will NOT allow you to downgrade! You are now locked, forever - unless an exploit is created! (Or, is our root engineer unlocker removing that issue?) ? Anyway, many are saying to stay away from it. I would NOT do ANY modding on your device or upggrades / downgrades as you could possibly have an issue in future!

Sorry!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
This is REALLY crazy. MANY people are stating that ROOTING cannot be done, BUT many are saying it works JUST FINE! I don't get it! Plus, they are confirming that you will be unable to downgrade to PG5 IF you take upgrade. I'll stay away from the upgrade for a little while at least. haha! Do NOT wanna screw up ANY of my phones cause I usually screw up enough when following directions / instructions... ha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
That the second time someone tells me this, but here is the proof. Last night I was so sleepy I accidentally flashed the wrong xposed and got stuck on a bootloop and I dirty odin pg5 and it booted to stock no root, re-root and upgrade with Samsung Switch and today I flash the correct xposed and everything is working fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
I believed you, honest. SUPER sorry, didn't mean to give you the impression I didn't - I just thought you were one of the SUPER lucky ones! heh Did you use the standard OTA version from verizon through switch program? Then reinstall all the mods? Just curious is all. Was the update pretty much the same as last one? Is it worth upgrading being it's only security updates? (Not saying security isn't important to me - IT IS VERY important!) But, I can wait til next month if needed, for their next update! heh

In any case, my sincere APOLOGIES - I'm sorry - didn't mean for it to come out in a total DOUCHE-BAG way! Sorry! Just thought I'd tell you in case you didn't know!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
You don't need to apologize, you didn't come out that way at all. If anything you came out as looking out. Thanks for that and I'm sorry if I made it seems you did. I just want to demonstrate that some how I was able to upgrade and then root with no issues, because showing proof sometimes means more than just saying it's OK. I just plugged my phone to Samsung Switch then extract the firmware, upload it to AFH. Then re did switch but this time I did let it update my phone. When it rebooted I just rooted. Installed govtuner, xposed, and my adblocker script and that's it. Every other up like LSPEED was still there since it didn't erase data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] BustedFoSho:
hiya everbotty,

I rooted my S7 bout a week ago (9/17) and I used a the same method. Not quite as extensive on the back end with all the optimization tweaks but then again i never really needed them. Im new to rooting (18mos exp & 3 bricked devices :D) so I kept it simple: After flashing the rooted boot with Odin & pushing SU I went to playstore and grabbed busybox/trickster mod/buildprop editor & Titty backup and my phone gets a lil hot sometimes when i push her too hard but other than that shes awesome. the problem Ive been having came up a couple weeks prior to root when I used the adoptable storage option available on MM but left out of the UI by Samsung. By the next day i was really on it downloading w/e I wanted because I had all this space and then my ext SD card got corrupted and that ****s a real ***** to fix in fact I cudnt fix it with any app, or on my pc w/ win explorer or command prompt chkdsk or diskpart. when I put the card back in my phone she still sez corrupt. the only way ive been able to repair card or get the phone to recognize the card as repaired is to do a factory reset. I also tried using the card standard without adopting it even bought another card in case my 32G Sony was physically damaged. each time becoming corrupt. [[[[[10.5.16 I think the problem with the storage was mechanical 3 days ago i put a lil electrical tape on the back of the SD card to keep it secure in the fitted tray. Hasnt corrupted since.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
[MENTION=6964048]BustedFoSho[/MENTION] -

Sorry to hear about your troubles! :(

I can tell you what the problem is. Technically, the S7 does NOT support the adaptive storage. That's why it was removed phone the GUI. You should really just use the storage that comes from the phone! Then use something like links2SD, or apps2sd, etc... SOMETHING to store your apps on the external storage device!

Plus, I'd use TiBkup and not ONLY use it to backup apps, but backup the apps data, too! Then, also, make a complete backup with flashfire. This way, IF something does happen, you can ALWAYS take the backup you created with FF and bring your phone back!

I'd seriously stay away from adaptive storage! Seen too many ppl run into problems! Not worth the risk, if you ask me!

Hope this helps!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
Can't help with SD problem, but what ☝️☝️wrote. Now regarding heating issues, download Kernel Auditor and used the interactive option and flash govtuner use the performance settings and you will have no heat issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] BustedFoSho:
Yes I was coming to that realization as well but then i pulled up my bootstraps and went back to square one troubleshooting every step ala XDA. (you guys taught me everything i know and for that I'm thankful) I also purchased a Samsung OEM original 3.0 USB data sync cable and this time I connected to the correct 3.0 port. Had I done these two basics steps from the beginning. I would've saved myself a lot of time and aggravation. It really could've ended quite badly, fortunately with your help everything's running great now including my (mixed 20) adoptable storage. I am going to try Kernel Auditor w/ the GOV tuner set back on performance. Thanks argullo and swick and thank you XDA my go to place for anything Android.[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ U*P*D*A*T*E: Though I opted to keep the adoptable storage I did do full app/data backup with TB & FF = SATA drive via OTG cable. thanks swick

Kernel Adiutor working better or as good as Trixter with the GOV tuner set back to performance(default setting) and no more temps >95°F thanks argullo and look at that the possible answer (CPU Sleeper) to my last issue, battery life in the next post thanks XDA u rock ?]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] SuperDave1685:
I haven't seen it posted here, but instead of Doze, or Greenify, I installed Universal CPU Sleeper from the play store. Yes, it requires root, but I've had amazing results with it. Also, disable the toast messages from when an app is granted root. This will speed things up as well. I can go from 12 hours on a charge with moderate - heavy use. No heat, no lag, no stutter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lvpre:
[MENTION=3260779]swick1981[/MENTION] You are right...gov tuner makes a huge difference over just flashing the fix zip. I would say battery life is on par with stock and seems better than the U. Off the charger around 7am and back on around 10:30pm---2.5 screen time; a little over an hour streaming music/tune in; and has about 15-20% left. That's only on 3g/LTE and traveling through the subway system...no wifi use at all and bluetooth connected most of the day. Awesome find! Gov tuner with ForceDoze and Greenify...3 days and so far so good!

If there is lag, it is barely noticeable. Phone runs cooler too.

Great find!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
Glad to hear it! I'm happy to have found such an AMAZING app/tool!

I'd suggest supporting the DEV for his work (GovTuner). Though it's just a suggestion! heh

It's an AMAZING program and is INCREDIBLY useful - PLUS, he updates it ALL THE TIME! He / they are AMAZING!

PLUS, if you use GovTuner in conjunction with LSpeed. You are going to be set! :)

Swick
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] State.of.mind:
Is there a way to ensure that Gov Tuner is enabled when you power on the device?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] State.of.mind:
"Settings not sticking at boot is a problem for a long time now. What I do is that, I copy the profile script in init.d(i.e. GovTuner_battery) and have Kernel Adiutor execute it at boot."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] chrisblackton:
Can you list steps for this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lvpre:
Uses script manager from the app store. I feel this method works better

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=69026261
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mindrumk:
So Far So Good

[MENTION=3260779]swick1981[/MENTION] This is amazing! I was about to unroot with the constant lags, overheating and battery drains. (Have an s7e) So far, with the settings you gave the phone is faster then stock, no lag, and no overheating! Battery drain is up in the air considering I am writing this within an hour of completing your steps lol but I will report back. So thank you so much for posting this!

I do have one question though, I still for the life of me cannot get the hurricane and Vo))LTE symbols off my status bar. I have tried everything that I can dig up here and on google with no luck. Any suggestions?

Thanks again!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
Flashing the v15 fix would remove it but I prefer not flashing it.

If you search on here there is a thread that has a download to remove those icons only. I'll see if I can find it if you are like me and prefer not to flash the v15 fix.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mindrumk:
I have actually flashed multiple v15's, the fix and the debloater, and both the any s7e and the verizon specific one, again I still have the icons.

Thank you for the quick reply and the help, truly awesome man!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
Flash this v15fix the first one and it should take care of the icon. That's the one I used and it works like a charm

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3411039

Let me know if you need anything else
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] vegoja:
I've done eeverything up to getting the boot up manager and I most say I'm blown away at how amazing my phone is running. When it first turns on its very slow and sometimes the system ui crashes but once it does get going it's incredible I imagine the boot up manage will help with those issues I just could wait to express my excitement and gratitude. Thank you very much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] joshw0000:
I can't get the Gov Tuner mod stick on a reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lvpre:
You need a script manager from the play store like smanager to run the script on every boot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
Did you follow my instructions on the OP?

It's VERY odd, but if you are having trouble, use Script Manager. That will run the script for you at boot. If you need help, I'd be happy to walk you though setup.

When you run the scripts, make sure you togglet the SU option AND the run at startup option. That SHOULD do the trick, I HOPE! eh

I am, also, providing a MODDED ROM for everyone that can be flashed, ONCE you are rotted, of course. That provides a VERY SOLID INIT.D support so you will NOT need universal INIT.D to run at startup. Plus it'll have a LOT of other nice tweaks. If ya'll are interested, please let me know...

The ONLY THING that cannot be MODDED AT ALL is the KERNEL - SADLY! (I KNOW, IT SUCKS) ! :(

Swick
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Carlos Terán:
So ... which is the one that works best? v15 solution or the solution of this thread with the gov - tuner.

I would like to know some opinions of both solutions

Enviado desde mi SM-G930U mediante Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] swick1981:
You seem to misunderstand... V15 is just "cosmetic" changes and adds some features.

The GovTuner is actually helping the stuttering and heat issue & speeds up your phone considerably better than stock in SOME cases! :)

V15 has nothing to do with the stuttering, heat, and lag issues. That's why you do govtuner! They are 2 completely seperate things!

Hope that helps!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Carlos Terán:
Thank you very much, did not know :)

Enviado desde mi SM-G930U mediante Tapatalk
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] joshw0000:
Thanks guys. I actually had this working and didn't realize it. I was rebooting and then running govtuner to see if my setting was enabled. Had I waited a little bit I'd get a notification that the script is executing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] arby80:
I also had the issue of the going through terminal getting the message that init.d is not working. Copying and pasting the desired profile from \ETC\GOVTUNER\PROFILE to ETC\INIT.D also works when the terminal method does not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] joshw0000:
Thanks. The script is working but this phone is still unbearably slow. I'm switching back to my MXP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Blade22222:
Actually if I remember correctly v15 changes the Governor to interactive. I can't remember what governor is installed with the developer kernel.