yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
I apologise that I didn't check the link to AFH is that post. I get the same result like you; seems that [MENTION=4613083]rodman01[/MENTION] has closed some of "his" AFH parts as same applies to his RR-N-v5.8.5 final but not to other ROMs by him (https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=45140).

boeffla-kernel-6.1-beta3-boeffla-stratonz_beta8-i9305 by rodman01 is attached.

Sorry, never used this feature i.e. no idea.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] DataWave:
It will work with i9300 too?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
I certainly doubt as the i9305 and i9300 have different hardware. However, Lord Boeffla himself supported the i9300. Why not using one of his kernel? https://boeffla.de/index.php/downloads/current-kernel-versions
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] DataWave:
I have ressurection remix 5.8.5 and the kernel says that it works on i9300 with CM 14.1 . You think it will work without any issue?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
I guess it will; however, make a Nandroid-backup before flashing the kernel.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/development/kernel-boeffla-kernel-2-2-stable-27-03-t2449408
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] LeoDeos:
Hi to all.

I've been away from the android world for a long time.

I'm trying the rom LineageOS 14.1 and I would also like to try this kernel.

I can not flash it because I always these errors:

- Unpacking ramdisk failed

or

- Recovery busybox setup failed

Someone can help me?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
From my point of view, slightly too little information!

Which costum recovery do you use? In case of TWRP, which version? Official or an unofficial one?

Which of the different kernel version did you try to flash?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] LeoDeos:
I tried 3 recovery:

CWM_touch_6.0.4.7

TWRP official 3.2.1-1

TWRP unofficial 3.1.00 (only with this recovery i flashed correctly the rom)

I havent flashed any different kernel. I'm using the rom's kernel
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
I apologise, obviously I've misunderstood your first post; English isn't my mother tongue. I thought you've already tried to flash the (a) Boeffla kernel. As far as I know none of the ROMs for the i9305 is inherently coming with a Boeffla kernel.

I guess your recovery is the culprit. First, I'd personally always go with TWRP instead of CWM or something else. Second, I already read multiple times that a lot of people have had issues with the official TWRP 3.2.1-1 the i9305; actually, I believe I haven't read any post stating it worked. However, I also read that quite a few of guys had success with unofficial versions of TWRP 3.2.1-1 (e.g. this one: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=225362) but I've never tried this one. If interested also check e.g. this thread: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/development-i9305/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3741413).

I'm personally still using the official TWRP 3.0.2-1 (https://eu.dl.twrp.me/i9305/) on all of our i9305's. It's working perfectly and without any issues. I actually didn't know why to change a running horse - and I couldn't recognise any benefit from a later TWRP version. I'm personally convinced that you'll be happy with the official TWRP 3.0.2-1, too.

In case you intend to flash one of the Boeffla kernel versions out of this thread, please be aware that one a few of them worked for me but you need to give it a try yourself. My best experiences I've made are with this modifications by @rodman01 from this post. Please be aware that the link in that post doesn't work anymore but you'd be able to retrieve the kernel from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NbJNfadgtLBC7ZjRyS0pFtZJbOAqGFpp/view?usp=drivesdk (thanks to @public3n3my). RR-N-v5.8.5-final together with this kernel is the very best setup of our devices I've ever had.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] LeoDeos:
Thanks for your reply.

I tried also with the official TWRP 3.0.2-1 but I have always the same errors.

I also tried to sign the zip, as i read in official boeffla thread, but nothing changes.

I really dont know what I can do
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] rodman01:
You might want to try another twrp, that one I am using since months and it is still working so far. Might be that some features like backup and recovery is outdated, as well as ota check etc, but maybe you want to try it anyways: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862699395

And be aware that testing and flashing around here and there and back without propper and clean installation, might result in problems and you have to do a factory reset and a new and clean flash sooner or later.

BTW: I am not sure wether someone has already reported that the latest boeffla is working with latest leos 14.1 in general...:confused:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
Haven't heard anything about LOS 14.1 and Boeffla and no own experiences neither monitoring respective threads. And I'm still old fashioned with my 62 years and simply sticking with official 3.0.2-1.

May I politely ask you to be a little bit more precise? Exactly which zip did you try to flash? Please provide the full file name or a link to the file.

Despite having seen your signature block, please confirm you try to flash on an i9305! Or is it an i9300?

Additionally, I'd also be interested in the very exact procedure you just for flashing - from the very beginning to the very end. The TWRP log might be pretty interesting, too.

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EDIT: @LeoDeos This is also confusing me - you said above you tried to flash LOS 14.1 but I know there isn't any official LOS 14.1 available for the i9305, only for the i9300. Which LOS 14.1 did you try to flash?

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At least me personally, I'm unable or feel uncomfortable to assess problems without proper and/or sufficient information. The myriades of different possibilities to setup our devices or manipulate them make assessments without information impossible. Maybe this helps: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help-i9305/how-to-how-to-best-phrase-request-to-t3404880
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] LeoDeos:
I tried also this recovery but i have always error.

I'm on I9305...It's not the first time I flash rom and kernel.

The kernel is this: boeffla-kernel-6.1-beta3-boeffla-stratonz_beta8-i9305.recovery.zip

About flash, i tried to flash after cache and dalwik wipe and also without wipe.

in attachment the recovery log.

Ps. i setted verification signature in TWRP setting: the verification of the zip failed

I hope this information are useful
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] rodman01:
Have you also tried to flash the kernel from your internal SD card?

And maybe you try it with disabling the verification in twrp.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
Thanks for the useful information. And regarding the amended question in my last post, I recognised that you're on an unofficial LOS 14.1 (probably 14.1-20170308-UNOFFICIAL-i9305? By my information, the latest one dates 20180528.) And the kernel is exactly the one I suggested. Great! However, I don't know if this kernel really works with LOS; it certainly does with RR-N-v5.8.5, for which it was actually coded by my information.

In the log, I'm curious about line 1040 "Recovery busybox setup failed. Aborting." In none of my flashes included the very, very few failed ones, I haven't seen that record before. I'm definitely not an expert for recoveries and don't know if they probably have/use their own busybox but you might want to check the busybox you've installed. I personally use the busybox module out of the Magisk v16.0 repository.

And quite a few years agon when I first got into contact with TWRP, I believe to remember I initially tried to flash a zip with "ZIP verification" enabled - and it failed. This issue didn't occur with disabled zip verification. And since then, I've only flash with the disabled zip verification.

Did you give it a try with disabled zip verification?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] LeoDeos:
SOLVED

I understood very late what the problem was. the culprit was definitely a superuser I flashed after I installed the rom.

So to solve I flashed the rom without any wipe and soon after I flashed boeffla kernel.

Now all works well.

Thanks [MENTION=7408621]noc.jfcbs[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4613083]rodman01[/MENTION] for your help
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] woodman:
Sorry for being off topic but ohai Leo!! Nice to see you back on XDA. AMCHA good ol' days ;)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] wysoO:
You have to install boeffla kernel after a clean flash of RR, ver. Official. Then make a dirty flash (w/o factory reset) of an updated version of ROM, ver. Final. Good luck
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
I don't know who you addressed but allow me to share my personal experiences and best practices to amend your statement.

Every ROM for the i9305 I know comes with its own, inherent kernel i.e. during a clean flash (i.e. with wipes of ART/dalvik cache, cache, system and data [if desired also internal memory/media]) of RR the so far current kernel is replaced by the inherent one of RR. This means you need to flash the Boeffla kernel at some point after having clean flashed RR; this can also be immediately after flashing of RR.

With a dirty flash (i.e. wipes of only cache and ART/dalvik cache) of a RR version on top of an existing RR version, the current kernel is again and also replaced by the RR inherent kernel. Just to provide some screenshots, I did that minutes ago. Screenshot one shows the kernel after a dirty flash of RR-N-v5.8.5-final over the same RR version. Screenshot two shows my personal final configuration with Boeffla. Just to reiterate: If you want to use Boeffla you must flash this kernel even after a dirty flash of the ROM.

Some additional remarks actually being off-topic for this thread:

From my personal point of view, a factory reset is anyway absolutely useless in day-to-day use. Factory reset means that only cache and /data (without internal memory/media) are wiped. I only see one reason for a factory reset: If you want to sell a device without an unchanged ROM but clean of your private data. In this case, I additionally recommend not only to factory reset but also to wipe internal memory (and certainly to extract your external SD card). I once bought an used i9305 where this hadn't been accomplished - pretty interesting...:eek:

As development of RR-N-v5.8x has been abandoned, any flash of RR reverts Magisk back to v14 i.e. if you have been using Magisk v16.x before you're "losing" all your Magisk modules and prior granted root access. This is even true if you flash Magisk v16 immediately after RR and Boeffla (which led to a bootloop to me in the past, therefore I now first flash the Magisk-uninstaller followed by Magisk v16).

Last but not least, during the attempt to directly upgrade from RR-M-v5.7.4 to RR-N-v5.8.5 I always "lost" the baseband/modem. I had to go via RR-N-v5.8.3. If interested please search this thread.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
Just a heads-up: This kernel is running on our two i9305's and mananged by Boeffla-Config manager v2.5.20 (Pro Version). On 2019-05-26, after flashing of a new RR release the config manager informed about the availabilty of a new config version (v2.6.04-final realease). Downloaded and installed the apk. This version is not compatible and not working with this kernel/device. Reverted to v2.5.20 and just saw the change log afterwards, which already clearly indicates my observation.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
[MENTION=2041625]super.gotenks[/MENTION] Fabrizio, this is the mentioned kernel; however, the above mentioned download link is void. For this reason, I've attached the respective zip-file. Please use it in conjunction with Lord Boeffla's Boeffla-Config App but please not the latest version as it doesn't work with this kernel. You must use the EOL version v2.5.20: https://kernel.boeffla.de/bcv2/2.5.20-boeffla-config-v2.apk

From the screenshots you can take a few of my kernel settings (there's much more to customise):

Governor: zzmove

Governor profile: zzmove batt yank

Important: Do not enable the file system optimisations i.e. keep Ext4 optimisations and dynamic file sync both disabled!

No undervoltage for CPU and GPU.

I suggest charging currency as shown in the last SS. Please do NOT go with the USB charging currency above 700 mA.

Just after I added the SS to this post I realised to change the system language before talking the SS. If you require the SS in English, please advise and I'll provide new ones.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] rulez9002:
Unpacking ramdisk error

When I flash it in twrp it says unpacking ram disk error
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Oswald Boelcke:
Which TWRP version did you use?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
Hello [MENTION=732649]rodman[/MENTION],

I am who I say thank you for the request and for all your nice roms. [emoji4] You can definitely use my kernel version as you like. For the name I would say boeffla-stratonz because the big job was made by Lord Boeffla and mine is just a port (ah, thank you! I did not know that the name was in version.c ...). Making the kernel was not such a difficult job, I've only put so much time to prepare the need to compile, since it did not do it for years.

The last defconfig I used is boeffled4, with streaming video corrections, but I was not able to enter precise commits because I'm not so able in using git and SmartGit. Feel also free to modify the kernel as you feel necessary, since it is to be improved.

Best wishes.

[MENTION=5089549]stratonz[/MENTION]

Inviato dal mio GT-I9305 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] rodman01:
ok great thanks....will use that name, sounds good :).

And if you update it to your need or wish, push it on github and I will sync it.

I am also using smartgit on my linux notebook, so if you have difficulties, I can try to help you, if you want.

Ok fine, then I have your latest defconfig used and later I will probably check whether I can see some other things to add. btw: is latest boffela app also working? Haven't tried it yet, but will do it in a few...

And at least: had difficilties again with sim card detection and gps on RR, even with removed magisk. Only after flashing supersu, both are working now. But I really don't think that this is kernel related, so nothing to do for you.....also I had a few reboots, but will make some further tests and report back.

Maybe some other users of your kernel can also report and give feedbacks on what roms they are using it and how the kernel performs. Would be nice to see some statements here and also some recommendations in the related rom threads...;):good:...thanks.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
Ok on everything! Thanks for your kindness.

I'll update kernel if/when andip71 and rgib will make remarkable commits on their repository.

About sim card detection issues I've seen that, for your latest 31/03 RR LineageOS, I can install and have sim detected only after I've repartioned and installed a stock rom with Odin. A little hack, instead, is to use a kernel with permissive native, but when you changed to "original" kernel or to mine boeffla version the sim disappeared again... That's to say that maybe you/I could think to set the kernel on permissive by default (then is easy to set to enforced using boeffla app, that works well).

Bye! :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] rodman01:
btw: check this commit. this is how I change the kernel name usually....
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djthorne:
Using this kernel with latest RR - had one random reboot in 3 or 4 days, and one instance of GPS stopping (failed mid-run, reboot to get it back).

Other than those two minor issues everything is working well. Left most bits default in the app.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] rodman01:
Thanks djthorne...

Yesterday I compiled RR with kernel set to permissive by default and had no reboot during the night (device was not on charger). After clean installation sim card and gps is working and selinux switcher is also still working.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Skittles9823:
Hey I'm having some sim issues like you described, would you be able to point me in the right direction to repartition and install the stock rom from Odin? I've never had to do it so I don't have experience with it.

Also I'm currently using your kernel, it is great. Thanks for compiling it for the i9305.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
This is the same kernel "test3" as before (don't care about name...), but I've set it to permissive by default. I publish it for testing use if someone has problems with SIM recognition at boot.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B182tf8cGwRhN05PMXpRbWNjX2c/view?usp=drivesdk

Inviato dal mio GT-I9305 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
For Odin please search a tutorial, it's quite easy to use. Then you've to download (search in web) i9305xxufnl1_dbtfnl1_v4.4.4_Repair_Firmware.zip

You'll find 4 files to flash at the same time with Odin and a file .pit

Load the files in the rights place, then the pit file from the pit section, check in Odin options "repartition" and "phone bootloader update" and flash the firmware. If everything goes well you'll nave now a clean restored i9305. If you want you can download others firmware (with others bootloader and modem) from sammobile and flash them.

Then flash a twrp recovery ( .tar) and install what you want.

Inviato dal mio GT-I9305 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] public3n3my:
Also [MENTION=6315410]Skittles9823[/MENTION] if you wanna flash all those 4 file together, untick the auto reboot in the option and start flashing. Good luck :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Iller Chiller:
Hello

I installed boeffla

(Rodmans RR)

It's pretty cool :D

I'm using the one from 2nd page, Videos/GIFs/etc. work fine :)

Edit:

Is it possible to use Boeffla Sound for Bluetooth Headsets?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] public3n3my:
Scroll a few page back n read... There's already an update that fix the video playback..
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Skittles9823:
Okay did exactly as you said and even on the clean 4.4.4 ROM I still have RIL issues. I guess it's the device itself now. Guess I'll have to get a new phone once I have the money.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] erosco:
Do you have a 4.4 modem flashed? - Might be the problem.

EDIT: Please ignore - sorry; you've told me which modem you have installed in the past.. my bad.

EDIT2: Skittles - Quick question.. your tag says you're on Vodafone; but your modem/phone are a Telstra T series..

Just wondering if you could check Oz Towers to see what Vodafone bands are available in your area.. honestly don't know which ones would match an i9305t. frequency.com says the i9305t only supports LTE bands B3 (1800+) and B7 (2600). I don't know if flashing an i9305 modem (without the T) might help?! - nfi Only other option I would suggest if maybe try an nvrestore procdure - I think there's a link around here which can reset your nvram if you're having modem issues.

Cheers

erosco
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
AFH website space for download

Hello everyone!

I've now a file hosting space on AFH where I can put my files on. :victory:

I've already uploaded the existing kernels and you'll find the link in the first post.

Bye!
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
Hello!

I've compiled a new version (beta3), with minor commits from lineageos, in 2 version, both permissive: the first is with usual google android 4.8 toolchain, the second is a test of ubertc 6.0 toolchain. I don't know which is better, or if they're the same thing (anyway both works...), if someone would like to test them it'd be welcome!

You'll find the link in first post.

Bye!
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] djthorne:
Installed UberTC version - all good. Can't comment on if it's better than Google TC but it's working as well as I would hope or expect :good:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] stratonz:
Just for testing I've compiled another version with Linaro-SaberMod 6 toolchain. I don't really know if changing the compilator can results in a better quality of kernel, but if you want to give a try....

Always in AFH folder linked in first post.

Bye!
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Skittles9823:
I checked oztowers and there are plenty of b3 bands around me. Would you be able to point me in the direction of that link to reset my nvrwm so I can test it?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] erosco:
I'll try and find an expert who has done it before to advise :) - Thanks
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] DJ aliasz3d:
Hi Skittles follow this guide to reset your nv file :good: if you need assistance pm me. Try and do it on a 4.1.2 rom so you don't need to set a sim pin unless you know you're puc code. Either from Sam mobile or download ripper rom from the source forge website ( the rom I use)

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help-i9305/how-to-fix-gps-location-locking-to-t3176151/page12
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Skittles9823:
I'll try to do it on the 4.4.4 recovery firmware since I already have it downloaded and I'll just set a sim pin. Haha I don't know for the life of me my PUC. I probably have it somewhere but who knows.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] DJ aliasz3d:
No problem:good:

If you can't find it call your telco and they'll have it..it's what happened to me I set it and then realized I didn't have it and had no data access :laugh: I'll thank your post later I'm out of thanks currently :(

Good luck :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] Skittles9823:
Just saw I can see my puk on the Vodafone website so I'm set xD

Okay so I think I have the full steps to do. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

The only things I'll be doing different is using TWRP 3.1.0.0 (to backup everything as well), wiping the entire device using the 4.4.4 recovery firmware through Odin and I won't be restoring a backup of my apps I'll just backup the apks. Also if steps 8-10 don't work I'll just run a clean install of either Leos or RR.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] DJ aliasz3d:
Cool. That's should be fine :good:

Edit: [MENTION=6315410]Skittles9823[/MENTION] post thanked :good:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Android Deve] mklmkl:
Installed latest AICP by rodman and tried three kernels:

- 6.0 test3

- 6.1 standard

- 6.1 LxSM

No intense tests but so far no issues.

Problem with both 6.1 kernels is that I can't configure them with Boeffla Config. Messages in bc.log:

20.04.2017-13.49.34: APK dir: /data/app/de.andip71.boeffla_config_v2-1/base.apk

20.04.2017-13.49.34: Check for Boeffla-Kernel...

20.04.2017-13.49.34: Compatible Boeffla-Kernel found.

20.04.2017-13.49.34: Initialization method: boeffla-config based

20.04.2017-13.49.34: Initialization script did not run - aborting with fatal error.

20.04.2017-13.49.35: apptr size: 556

20.04.2017-13.49.35: apptr start

20.04.2017-13.49.35: Closing startup activity (MainActivity trigger)

20.04.2017-13.49.35: apptr resp: 200

Any idea?