yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] pokipokipxorn:
I'm using ExFAT. Also using FauxSound to increase analog gain without losing audio quality. Remember someone also using FauxSound for mic/speaker over-volume adjustment during calls.

IMHO, best sound mod is AINUR_SAURON_MKII (latest stable download).

Best equalizer and more is JamesDSP (latest download), especially for the tight bass, punch & convolver. Totally replaced viper4x.

Best player is NeutronMP, with normalization (loudness reference -16). The normalization is one of the best features of the player. This player also offers up to 30-band parametric equalizer if you need it.

Tested both working in Cardinal-AOSP v5.3.1 with magisk 15.3. If using brevent or any other tasker/doze management app, must exclude NeutronMP, JamesDSP from brevent when playing audio.

Thank you for the kernels. Really appreciate your work.

[EDIT]

Here's the proper way to flash the audio mods

Remember to DISABLE any other audio enhancing effects bundled with the rom, ie AudioFX Equalizer etc etc

1st flash Magisk 15.3, ensure Magisk Manager is working well (I tested 15.3, it works well on Cardinal-aosp 5.3.1, together with the audio mods above)

Ainur Sauron

edit & copy file sauron_useroptions onto Internal SDcard (mine working is attached here, if u edit anything else, might end up not booting or no sound)

using TWRP, flash latest stable build (AINUR SAURON [MK II].zip)

reboot, go to Magisk Manager > Modules and verify Ainur Sauron & AML is loaded

Note: to uninstall, simply flash the zip file again

JamesDSP

using TWRP, flash latest JamesDSP v2.1

reboot, go to Magisk Manager > Modules and verify JamesDSP & AML is loaded

Note: to uninstall, simply flash the zip file again

Usage:

plug in headphones, launch audio player, play an audio track

launch JamesDSP, toggle to Headset

Enable Bass Boost

effect strength > Moderate, for normal songs OR

effect strength > Super, for pop songs

filter type > 4097

Convolver

(go to Internal Storage, create folder JamesDSP, then another folder Convolver within JamesDSP

copy file 48000_DFX Hip Hop Modern.wav [attached] into folder Convolver)

quality > Full

Normalise > 1.0, it will show as 0.999

Impulse response > point to the file 48000_DFX Hip Hop Modern.wav

Offline Resampler > point to the file 48000_DFX Hip Hop Modern.wav

tick the sections to activate enhancements

Convolver Enable

Enable Bass Boost

Master Switch

Note that these enhancement are GLOBAL, meaning it will affect all apps & calls too, so turn it off (UNTICK) when not in use.

as the audio track plays, you can hear the audio enhancements kick in when u tick

Honestly, I only use NeutronMP with normalization (loudness reference -16) applied to all my audio tracks. Then Ainur Sauron & JamesDSP with Moderate Bass Boost & Convolver as described above, which is very good for me. No EQ at all. Never tried all those Dolby, Dirac et all effects. Fact is, they are pita to apply together, as somethings gonna break. Go to Ainur Telegram group chat for support.

Enjoy your music.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Thanks, the mods are really awesome. I guess then there is no need too be bothered by adding kernel support as there are seriously cool audio mods out there which can alter the audio performance even without kernel support.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Link of this guide is now added in Thread below downloads option. Thank you [MENTION=7878674]pokipokipxorn[/MENTION] for sharing this awesome guide.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
FireKernel r2.1 is up with all old features back and I removed some useless features. Also if you guys are free rate the thread as you wish. Now new updates will be coming by next month. Enjoy a stable kernel till then!
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] suhailit:
Is it Working on lineage os 15.1? :o
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] FHC1998:
2.1 makes my device hang on the bootanimation forever.

My device is a Z00L , running AIM ROM Android 8.0.

Tried cleaning caches cleaning and resetting kernel configs. Nothing worked, reverted back to 1.39.

Logs attached.

And as always, thanks again for providing us with this kernel.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
I also hold a Z00L. I tested it myself and also someone in group also did same. We both are running it fine. I recommend to test in another ROM. Also I expect kmsg too.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] FHC1998:
Sure thing. I'll provide first thing in the morning, since right now I'm not with the device to test.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
Somebody tryed r2.1 on lineageOS 14.1?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Something special with LOS?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Indugutk:
Can you please retake development of fire kernel for Z00ED? Version r1.3-30-11-2017-06-38-Z00ED is working very well, good battery life.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] :
Is it working with lineage 15.1
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
Sooo every features added back .. I saw some comments about lag or battery drain. .. But it's not true .. Maybe a buggy rom or dirty flash cause these troubles .. From my review 2.1 improved really well and no bugs at all ... I'm currently running Dot OS January 2018 build .. And of course performance and battery life improved .. I got 4:30-5 hours SOT in my old battery which is barely got atleast 3 hours SOT before on stock ... I highly recommend configure it using EX Kernel Manager... Also i tried Yandere Audio that the developer will add support soon .. I flashed this audio mod and it works really well it gives punching bass and clearer audio without distortion .. Hope u add Yandere Audio Kernel based support in next update ... Once again thanks for this bugless awesome kernel and hopefully waiting for new updates with new features
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
It will ...
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] mnjm9b:
I think you missed the first part of his post.

where he said he uses Fauxsound along with the other sound mods.

(yes, I was that someone) :)

my ear-speaker during calls is as loud as speakerphone unless I have this kernel mod to turn down the gain.

plus those other mods dump a TON of stuff into the system with no easy way to clear without wiping and reinstalling Rom.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Ummm.... OK, I will add it in next update.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] mnjm9b:
wow...you're easy
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Rotated Quickbits:
Not sure if it's AEX ROM that's causing the bug or the kernel

GPS is not working even if it turns on
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
It's AEX issue I assume as GPS is working fine here. BTW which device Z00L or Z00T?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Rotated Quickbits:
Z00L.

Guess I'll switch ROMs now.

I use Uber and Grab frequently and AEX ROM was perfect until I noticed that the GPS isn't working.

Also thanks for answering my questions whenever I post a reply even if it doesn't concern the kernel <3
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Report this on AEX thread for Z00L as it is working fine on my builds of AEX for both Z00L/Z00T that I use daily.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Update! Changelog r2.2

-100+ Patches For Stability, Performance and Powesave

-Add Faux Sound Control

-Add Adreno Idler

-Add IntelliThermal

Sorry for pushing updates like a lunatic but my vacations are ending tomorrow and I will be busy after that. FireKernel r2.2 is all required features and is completely stable as I used it. Your loved sound mods should be compatible now and work fine. I am not going to add additional governors, scheduler as I have tweaked the default one for better performance, power saving. No need for spectrum support as I assume the default options are the best to use and CPU will automatically adjust as per tasks. So, in case from now on, I will only add security, performance updates and not any new features. Mind with me and Have fun!
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Rotated Quickbits:
[MENTION=6042178]TheImpulson[/MENTION] Turns out it's just the app I installed HEBF Optimizer which disabled location services lol.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] DarkAlpha.Sete:
What happened to the Z00ED build?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Z00ED is dead after bad reviews.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] DarkAlpha.Sete:
OK then... I guess that device really has got to have some problem since there is so little development for it...
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] camseye:
Which governer will give more battery backup. Conservative or Interactive.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Interactive
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] camseye:
Thanks
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] abhithenoob:
How to use wireguard VPN app
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
https://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-how-to-wireguard-android-ubuntu-t3723544
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
Super stable .. Nd faux audio with project meli stunning hot .. But shall i request one more feature? Please add patch of project meli
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] mnjm9b:
any chance to add any of the hotplug alternatives?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] aizn_void:
The + volume button on my headphones decrease the volume instead of increasing it when I use it with my Z00L, currently on v2.2, it works properly on other devices tho. I'm not entirely sure what is causing the problem, does this have anything to do with the kernel? Pls help
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Meli's patch for Kernel is old now and they now offer flashable zip which don't require kernel support. Use that.

I will add Bricked Hotplug as it's based on mp-decision and I like mp-decision.

Works fine with my Audio-phine Headphones. If more users report same issue, I will see if I messed up something while adding additional buttons for Faux.

Edit:- I will revert the additional buttons patch anyways cause my Headphones works fine without it too. Sorry for issue, will be fixed in next build.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
Great work on the kernel bro !!

Significantly improved battery backup.

Keep up the good work
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] h45251880:
Zf2 zd551kl can be made for asus official(WW_21.40.0.2210) fire kernel? Can also add overclocking.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Paresh18shah:
Facing problem with network..got disconnected network for 4 5 sec after 1 to 2 hrs regularly..

Is this problem regarding kernel???
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
No. I am not getting any network issue. I am connected the whole 24 hours without any network issue. I can switch to 3G, 2G and 4G too and can even use VoLTE. Check your carrier and ROM related issues.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
That seems to Z00UD. Use Z00T builds. No plans for overclocking.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Paresh18shah:
I have checked that sir...

N i am using RR Final Z00L and with RR rom kernel i am not facing such issue but after flashing this kernel network goes disconnected mostly for SIM 2..

And yes there is no issue with Volte that is my SIM 1

Thank you.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Don't use it then as I am having no issues with any slot and I checked with different carriers too i.e. with BSNL, AIRTEL, JIO, VODAFONE.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
using zool with final rr os as well.

no issues here.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
Do a clean ROM Install and flash kernel without reboot should solve that problem ... And of course there's no such network issue I'm using this kernel with DotOS .. No problems here but result in better performance + friendly battery , Better Display color , better audio nd more stability
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Paresh18shah:
Yes i'll... And i have no doubt about the stability and performance its much better than RR kernel.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Ichijou Raku:
It is compatible with magisk??
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
I'm using the kernel with magisk 15.3.

NO problems so far :good:
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Ichijou Raku:
Thanks for the info.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
What is the best thermal driver? Does the intellithermal better than core control when it comes to performance and temperature management?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] :
How to enable fast charging...

In Z00L
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
By toggling the switch to enable it. Use a kernel manager to access it.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
I am using IntelliThermal as it allows all function of stock as well as some additional tweaks like allowing user to set the throttle limit, better management and other background works.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
What about the battery life on intellithermal?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
I seriously didn't researched too much on it as it is by Faux123. All I did was adding some patches and made it compatiable. I assume he took care of IntelliThermal nicely as he does for Sound Control. Also I don't play any kind of games, watch movies and other heavy stuff that heats up my device. Only time it will ever work on my device is during boot and it handles it well. I also use Greenify with FireKernel, so I almost get no battery loss.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
Last question. Should I tern off core control if I want to toggle intellithermal?

Sorry for my questions.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
You should if you don't want both of them to be fighting for control.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
Thank you!
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] sarath21:
The colour adjusting app is not opening ?? Z00l 8.1
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Might be app compability issue. Use a kernel manager like EX Kernel Manager or Kernel Auditor
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] sarath21:
Ty kernal auditor works well... Anybody can share suitable setup for kernal auditor for z00l
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Here are my settings for FireKernel r2.2

CPU Governor: Interactive (default)

Min-Max Freq: 200 MHz-1209MHz (default)

MSM Thermal: Enabled

Thermal Throttling: 55

Core Control: Disabled

GPU Governer: MSM Adreno (default)

Min-Max GPU Freq: 310-400 MHz (default)

Adreno Idler: Enabled (defaut)

Faux Sound Control: Enabled (default)

KSM/UKSM: Enabled (default)

USB Fastcharge: Enabled

Almost everything remains default in my setup. I use it with Greenify to increase the battery backup.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] sachinm:
Thanks, which kernel application you are using?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albertusac:
Can I disable faux audio? It seems it made my phone produce strange noise when notifications come in. thank you.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
EX Kernel Manager (Purchased from Play Store)

Yeah! You can disable it if you want.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albertusac:
with what app??

i can't disable it with adiutor
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Paresh18shah:
Find Ex kernel manager app from play store
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Ichijou Raku:
James dsp got force close on Aex 8.1 ..
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
What is the best IO scheduler?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] avishek chaudhary:
I need custom rom for sm-g531f
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Ichijou Raku:
wrong place to begging dude :v :p
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Use what you want. Everyone is same as stock. I didn't tweaked them.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Lazynestor:
How do I uninstall this kernel?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] FHC1998:
Dirty Flash your ROM
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] tausif_911:
I am using ex kernel Manager .Whenever I goto graphics section the app stops working...Any solution?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Have you installed the latest update from play store? It contains various bug fixes, might fix your issue. This is not a kernel issue as I can access that section and apply tweaks.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] tausif_911:
I purchased that app today morning.

Everything was working. After an hour I used this app to goto graphics section and its not opening.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Try uninstalling the app, deleting its files and reboot. Now try reinstalling it. If issue persist report on play store.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] tausif_911:
I cleared its file and reinstalled it...for a few minutes graphics section was active and after awhile the app again stopped working.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] eiPeiDweP:
It's an app bug I think. I have them too. That's why I always set my graphics settings for long term. So I don't have to change it too often. Occasionally graphics tab will crash.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] tausif_911:
Does this kernel support Spectrum?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Nope
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] darkeyes22:
Will it?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
Increase your cpu freq to max and set minimum core 2 tto 3 then go to graphics tab .. If still fails reboot and try this methode
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] tausif_911:
I didn't use this tweaks. But my graphics tab is now starting perfectly.

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After using this kernel I realised that my battery consumption has drastically increased. :(
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
You need to configure kernel for battery optimisation
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Thread clearly says that no claims for increased battery life. It depends on how you use your device.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Yes, from next update maybe.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
Yes compatible.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
fast charging is disabling again and again by itself .... any thoughts ?? (was not happening earlier but when i clean flashed the rom and flashed the kernel then its happening )
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
Use kernel auditor instead of EX Kernelmanager
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
:( i'm using kernel auditor :P
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] eiPeiDweP:
Vice versa. Use EXKM
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
no use :confused:
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Rotated Quickbits:
Any suggestions to prevent overheating?

With this kernel the phone likes to stay at 54°C...

Even with light load such as YouTube, messenger and other social media apps.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Ichijou Raku:
Cause lag on Atomic OS latest Oreo..on default configuration.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] kirito05:
try toggling on intelli thermal and switch off core control
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] suhailit:
Can you provide best battery backup configuration for snapdragon 615 variant.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Your maintainer of Atomic OS is having no such issues. I suggest doing a clean flash of ROM and then flashing kernel and check for lags. If issue still exist give me logs and I will see what is the issue.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Ichijou Raku:
Ok..

Btw,that issue still exist after clean install..and getting worst if i enabling thermal mod..then i check cpu frequency and i found that maximum frequency suddenly goes to 200mhz.. sometime get to 800,1100 by self..

My battery has get older.. without your kernel i just can get max 1.5 - 2hrs sot (high usage) on Atomic OS...but with this kernel i can get 3.5 hrs sot on high usage ??? that why i would to say "your work is amazing man!!"

I dont know if that issue just be happen on my device or not..but everything doing well on AIM ROM (8.0) ..

Now,im not using kernel for a while,i'll give the log when i installing this again..

Thanks! ?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
That CPU freq is an issue related with IntelliThermal. I will remove that in next update.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Harshatxda:
i have screen flickering issue on custom roms

HI there

i have a strange problrm of screen flickering ONLY on custom roms, when i revert to stock it is all fine. what can e the issue & can your kernel resolve this problem.?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
No! It doesn't.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Harshatxda:
so how can this issue be solved.

I have screen flickering only on custom roms
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albertusac:
it is hardware related

you are unlucky to get a display panel that is different from others.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] prajith260:
how do we change back to stock kernel once we flash this.... or each time when we flash a ROM the kernel changes to the one available with it... is it like that........ pls explain i really have no idea how this works......
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] sachinm:
you first need to take boot image backup before installing firekernal. And whenever you want to revert back initial boot then just restore.

If you haven't taken stock boot image backup then you need reinstall rom then take backup of boot..later u can restore
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Harshatxda:
its not a hardware problem.

not a hardware problem, stock rom works flawlessly without any flickering.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] darkeyes22:
No flickering for me. I'm on Asus ZenFone Selfie.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Harshatxda:
problem is on custom ROM

i have said you the same, there is no problem on stock roms but only when we flash a custom rom. any ideas or solution?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] pokipokipxorn:
check the screen flickering fix I posted on Lineage15 thread
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] Paresh18shah:
Any update [MENTION=6042178]TheImpulson[/MENTION] sir..?? Coz CPU frequency suddenly goes to 200 and 400 and stays for 2 3 min so phone gets hanged and get slow while operating.

Sorry For ETA..
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
I noticed that. I already figured a fix for this as well and I will give update at weekend.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] tausif_911:
Disable msm_thermal...It worked for me.:)
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] albinsraj1:
It's been long time many users request fire kernel stock rom support compatibility .. Please add stock support in next update . it's a humble request
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] celestial19292:
will this work with Z00UD?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
Yes
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] ezhumalai:
This kernel support dotOS V1. 2 N 7.1.2 ? Which version I have to flash for Z00L? Can flash twrp recovery? :confused plz...
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] sachinm:
yes it support.. flash using twrp latest version.

First backup your boot image in case you face any issue.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] JaysonRare:
bootloop

After I flash via twrp, I got a bootloop. so I back to my stock kernel. need help why it is bootloop when flashed.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
FireKernel r2.3 is up!

-Bug Fixes

-Optimizations and Updates

-Removed IntelliThermal
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
There is a way to report bugs mentioned in thread. Read and report as per it or I will ignore it.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] raiden_1115:
Sorry for ETA. When will you update this awesome kernel?
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] papoy1019:
Hello! First time here. I manage to flashed it. :good: Observing.
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] theimpulson:
I pushed an update today. Check posts above.

Cool! :cool:
[Zenfone 2 Laser Android Development] papoy1019:
Kcal app is installed but unfortunately forced close! Anything i missed.