yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dej1i:
I was referring to the app by flar2 that lets you assign functions to the Gestures: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-wake-gestures-t3030399/page1
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] v12xke:
Why not just use the EX Kernel Manager? Many more options and update notifications too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Schroeder09:
Perhaps this question I'm about to ask is indeed what you're talking about, but I'm going to ask it anyway. When I go into EX kernel manager it now says that I am no longer on the most up to date kernel, and that I can update to 1.01. can I just click "update" there and get the kernel updated without fastbooting, going into twrp, reflashing magisk, etc? Or does this button simply download the zip that I'll need to flash in twrp?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
It downloads the kernel and then boots you into TWRP to flash the zip.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dej1i:
EX Kernel Manager only lets you enable the gestures but WakeGestures app let's you assign a function to the gestures. E.g skip music on sweep right, torch on sweep up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dubt17:
Loving the inclusion of WireGuard.

I haven't looked into this VPN option before but it's one of the best I've tested. Now trying to install it on my pi to connect my phone to my home network.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
Funny, I'm on the same Mission. Haven't looked very far into it yet but heard good things about Wireguard.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Schroeder09:
There's a VPN built into this kernel?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dubt17:
It's a system wide fast and more secure VPN than OpenVPN, at least from what I've read. You can get a free VPN fro Azire atm as they test WireGuard. Almost no loss of ping or speed either, which is super impressive.

More info:

https://www.xda-developers.com/wireguard-vpn-project-support-android-roms/

https://www.azirevpn.com/wireguard

[MENTION=4025179]D-m-x[/MENTION] if you ever figure the pi stretch wireguard install out, pm me. I had to add the unstable debian repo and it's been a pain. I read the asus tinkerboard might work pretty easily.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Schroeder09:
You only use this when you're on public WiFi, right? So you get on public WiFi, turn on azirevpn or log into it, and it uses wireguard as something of a "framework?" We don't actually interact with wireguard though. Is this all correct? I see VPNs mentioned on here a lot and I don't ever use em. I use for work to be able to log onto the servers. This is a whole new scene I'd like to explore.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dubt17:
So how WireGuard works is you download their android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wireguard.android

Then go to Azire and create a WireGuard config file. Get this file onto your phone, open the WireGuard app and import the config. Now you have a switch that when activated, routes all traffic on the phone to the ip and destination you chose in the config file generator. WireGuard also has a quick settings tile that's handy.

All in all it's useful for different reasons, security for one, getting access to blocked sites another.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JimSmith94:
So is WireGuard built into this kernel or not? :confused:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Dielahn:
Your answers is in the OP
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] JimSmith94:
Thanks, I did miss that is says it has Wireguard support, and nothing about it being included.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Dielahn:
You still need to download the app and configbut without being included in the kernel you wouldn't be able to use it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Schroeder09:
Access to blocked sites and you have a dynamic IP or something? So this wireguard and VPN stuff is for looking at porn at work? :p
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
There are plenty of countries where things we take for granted are blocked too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Schroeder09:
Don't get my wrong, I don't actually have I'll intent with this. I'm seeing if one could actually look stuff up and be untraceable though. As I stated before, I see VPNs discussed so much and I don't think I have ever needed one and definitely never desired one. Maybe it's one of those things where once you have it you can't do without it. That's what I'm trying to figure out. If the uses are there and this kernel supports it, maybe it's worth my while.

So it makes you untraceable on public networks- like a work network. I find it hard to believe that a phone app could trick and mislead giant corporations' servers and make it so they couldn't find you.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
Basically all your web traffic gets encrypted point to point where you connect your VPN to, so you can become anonymous on the web, etc. Maybe Google what a VPN is or does instead of cluttering the thread [emoji106]
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] XDA451:
Does 1.1 have High Brightness mode? If so, How can I use it ?

Edit: Oh, it's walleye only. Makes sense.

Also, great job, my battery life is insane, my first time with Elemental X, and I love it!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] XDA451:
Follow up, battery life is already amazing, is there anything else that I can change other than CPU Governor that can improve it further? Again, great work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] buckless:
hello all, i am wanting to flash this kernel but am confused as to what steps are necessary.I had the previous pixel and now have a pixel xl, if i remember right in order to take full advantage of this kernel you had to be rooted. now it seems everyone uses magisk and i am not familiar with it. just would like a quick step by step if someone would be so kind.TIA
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
You had to be rooted to take advantage of the aroma installation. The aroma installation isn't set up yet so it's just a standard anykernel zip.

Boot twrp

Flash kernel zip

Optionally flash TWRP zip

Optionally flash magisk zip
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Wilazn:
Magisk is rooting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cowbell_Guy:
Im loving this kernel- thank you!

I'm basically looking for a close to stick experience, just stability and performance.

Any reason for me to use the app? I've used it on previous phones, has worked great, I'm just less into the feature and color tweaks now then I used to be.

With that in mind, does the kernel pretty much come that way out of the box? Worth making tweaks in the app?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
I would definitely recommend the EXKM app. If nothing else, you can manage wakelocks, gestures, vibrations, memory, and colors to name a few. I don't even bother messing with the CPU frequencies. It's great with stock settings :good::good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cowbell_Guy:
Ok thanks. Some of the settings are a bit overwhelming- are there any profiles out there to use as a template? Again I'm just concerned with stability and performance
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Stability and performance are pretty much like stock. No CPU profiles that I've seen yet, honesty, not even needed. You could pretty much flash it, and forget it if you want to. However, it's nice to have color control and wake lock capabilities :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] numerouknow:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] Thanks for bringing EXK to P2XL.

Really happy with the battery life and performance. Couldn't have asked for anything more.

Standby battery consumption is incredible. :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kauemelhado:
Is there such thing as touchboost and inputboost for Pixel2XL?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cowbell_Guy:
Awesome, thanks for the advice. I guess I just don't know enough about wakelocks and or how to prevent them to fully understand the greatness of this kernel!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BioVader:
Is there a line for the buildprop to stop the phone from checking and trying to install a system update. My phone see's there is an update, which it fails to update but it still leave a notification in the status bar.

Update: NEVERMIND I FIGURED IT OUT. Shut it off..
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Love seeing self teachable moments! Well done :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] annoyingduck:
Flashed this a few days ago, stock settings in EX kernel manager with only dttw enabled. I also run Greenify and the Greenify Magisk module for a few battery hog user apps like Facebook, but not for any system apps (I'm not experiencing any of Google play services drain that many are reporting). Average use for me during the day. Dam that's impressive battery life. Nice work [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION], thanks again. I think I'll be sticking with Elementary, it truly amazes me what a quality custom kernel can do. Loved this phone in its stock state, truly amazed in a custom state.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] equlizer:
sorry have to ask. Im rooted but stock kernel. Can i just go into twrp and flash this then magisk then reboot?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Just run it stock. That should be all you need :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Thanks for the kernel my friend. Up and running flawlessly. Quick question, will it be possible to add HBM and vibration intensity for the P2XL?? Or, is that not a viable option with this particular device. Thanks as always for your excellent work :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jrbxx7:
Glad to see ex on pixel 2! Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] flar2:
There will be a vibration setting in the next release of EXKM.

I'm not sure about HBM, as this uses an LG panel and I'm not familiar with them. I can add HBM to Samsung panels no problem (walleye has hbm already). So far, I've had no luck with this one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Very good. Much obliged kind Sir :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GridironTrenches:
is flashing stock kernel in between custom kernel changes needed? i want to switch from one custom kernel to this kernel
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] flar2:
I don't know if any other kernels make changes to the boot.img, but it's probably a good idea to start with stock.

When you install EX, it will use the anykernel method to inject elementalx kernel into the existing boot.img. It also replaces your dtbo.img.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
That's exactly what I did. Flashed the stock boot.img, then fastbooted twrp.img, from twrp I flashed twrp.zip, kernel.zip, then magisk.zip. Rebooted....Victory! :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] GridironTrenches:
okay great responses! can the stock kernel be extracted from the stock images or is flashing boot.img the way to go
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] elreydenj:
Thank you! Can the vibration for the fingerprint scanner be controlled with the kernel or is that a system level control? I love to leave all other vibrations as they are and to just turn off the vibration feedback for the scanner....
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] v12xke:
Yes, that is the update kernel update page and OP said updates will be available in the future. :good:

Edit: Sweet, Sweep2Sleep working! Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] nathanchance:
Just flash the boot image.

That's always been a userland feature because the system is just calling upon the vibrator, it's not calling on a specific vibration mode.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joeyac02:
Been waiting for this by far my favorite kernel for every Nexus device I've owned!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] randomhkkid:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] YES. Your kernels back in the One M7 days were the best. Glad to see you here :D
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflowy:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] will you add maple scheduler?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bkdodger:
Great stuff here ...joined the party ...and picked up the EX app ...

Pixel 2 XL
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] xflowy:
also theres this one:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Aaron1017:
Hooray. Installed the kernel and will report back if I notice anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arre2dee2:
Been using your kernel since I had my HTC One M8, great to see it on the Pixel 2 XL .Thank you for your invaluable work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sruel3216:
YES!!! I had to check if i was in the correct forum for a sec. Glad you made it
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
That's correct. You should probably pick up EX Kernel Manager Pro, as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] equlizer:
What can i and should i do with EX to make it a better phone in your opinion?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
Wake gestures alone make it 100% worth it imo
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Wilazn:
edit: nevermind
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] equlizer:
Doesn't that mean that the phone is waiting for a touch response meaning using more battery? Otherwise swipe to wake and sleep looks pretty sweet!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
No battery drain on these devices [emoji106]
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] equlizer:
I tried the swipe to wake and it just brings me to the notification screen before i put my pin in. Swipe to sleep works good instead of power button.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
Sounds like it's working as intended then
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BioVader:
[Response to an earlier question about how to stop Android from checking for system updates when running custom roms]

Sorry took a while to reply. Unlike with the Nexus 6 system update notification, the Pixel 2 XL actually let's you swipe the notification from the notification bar. (With a hard swipe, like with some major finger behind it, kind of swipe) When do this it gives you an option wheel where you can tell it not to check for updates.

You prolly figured this out too but I still wanted to reply.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
You can use it to cutomise all kernel functionalities. Colors, wake gestures CPU GPU clock. Voltage and controllers. Great app!
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] qwer777:
I can't seem to find where I'd change the voltages on this kernel. Could you perhaps post screenshots?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Menu top left, then CPU. Then you'll see the frequencies.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] qwer777:
That's the CPU clock speed, not voltage. voltage would be to overvolt or undervolt a given clock speed.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Then I don't think you'll find that. Flar doesn't like voltage being messed with on his kernel. Not even necessary anymore on these newer devices truthfully.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] flar2:
Yup, not necessary. Actually makes things worse.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Fe Mike:
I see the warning about system controls the cpu speeds, but on my Nexus 6p when I change the frequencies I can see the change in exmanager dashboard and it sticks on reboot. However on my pixel 2xl that's not the case. Anyone here have similar issue. I have no interest speeding it up as it's a beast already. But I do like to slow it down either by using tasker profile with a shell command or the app itself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mbze430:
I see on the OP the kernel support NTFS. Does it also support exFat?? Looking for a kernel so I can use my 256GB OTG drive with 4GB+ files.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] RampageRR:
Is anyone having issues with a slow to display lock screen when waking the phone with the power button? I have about a full second delay between hitting the power button and the display coming on.

This is with a fresh install of Jan security update 8.1 and Elemental 1.01, no wake/sleep options chosen. Kernel settings are all defaults.

Any suggestions on what to look at on my setup, or logs I can provide to help troubleshoot?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Not seeing that particular issue. Ex kernels are basically stock with enhanced features, that generally perform very well. Having said that, intelligence guided by experience has taught me that certain kernels work better on certain devices. Might try using another kernel, including stock, then compare your findings :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] ram4ufriends:
It's a known issue with January release even with Stock kernel...enable Always On and it should work fine...
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] p70shooter:
First off thanks for the kernel it's running great. Just a question about vibration intensity within your app. With my last phone I could completely turn it off but how come with taimen we can only turn it down to 25%? I'm guessing there's a reason, just curious to what it is. Thanks again
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
Why does the link take you to a file that says" ElementalX-P2-1.01.zip for the Google Pixel(sailfish), by flar2"
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] joetheshmo:
Because Android file host doesn't have a pixel 2 section. If you look at the filename it shows P2 which is indeed for this device.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
Worried because it didn't boot after flashing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Did you wipe dalvik/cache after flashing?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vibrantliker:
no, should I have?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
No..no, that just causes it not to boot sometimes. A hard reboot with the power button usually does the trick though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] XDA451:
I do want to chime in again, and say that I was able to run my phone 30 hours with casual use until it needed to be recharged, even with a few percent remaining. I've never seen anything like that stock.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pav3l12:
Hi Guys,

Is it enough to install only this kernel? or rom is a must? (:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] clothednblack:
Just the kernel for now, it definitely is worth it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Mr. Blanco:
Hey guys just wondering if anyone knows if the EX Kernal Manager app is necessary in order to get ntsf hard drives to work/register on our phones when connected, Tried hooking my 1tb external hard drive to the google provided otg adapter but for some reason it wasn't recognized/accessible
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Pav3l12:
Thank you matey!

i'll prepare everything for root and will flash it :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] c0de_junkie:
Hello everyone...

I've had the paid version of the Kernel Manager for a long time, I think I got it for my last device, possibly the one before that, but that's not my point. Ever since getting the app I have not quite figured out how to use it to the benefit to my phone. I was wondering if you guys could share with me the options you all set in the app on your phones so that you get the most out of this great kernel and your phone. The things I am interested in are options like which CPU Governor and CPU Governor(Big Cluster) to set, and which options for said governor under Governor Options. I really just don't know much of what these setting mean or what potential benefits they may have. I am also interested in information on what CPU and GPU frequencies I should use. I know these are most likely noob questions and I also know that not all of the options that the Kernel Manager offers for configuring are needed to be changed, but I would really like to know what they are all for and what if any could benefit my phone. Thank you very much to anyone who takes the time to answer my questions, it is very much appreciated.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
Devices have become so advanced that honestly you don't need to tweak anything in that area. I believe most of us are just using EXKM for Color Control and Wakelock Blocker nowadays on the Pixel. The kernel is fine adjusted out of the Box

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[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Cowbell_Guy:
Mind giving the rest of us some advice on how to detect wake locks? And then how to block the with this kernel? Thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Badger50:
Fwiw, I just block the wake locks that the EXKM app has listed. You don't really want to go too crazy worrying about them. Your device needs to use many of them to maintain system integrity, and to allow things to work properly. You can actually cause more battery drain if you block too many of them :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] D-m-x:
On the 2 XL I actually don't block any Wakelocks because it isn't necessary for me imho. What I did on my prev. Devices is you can Google the Wakelocks and get some insight and then Block it and see if anything acts up. But like [MENTION=3730810]Badger50[/MENTION] already said, don't go Crazy, they have their purpose in most cases like for the Ambient Display for example.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Railey:
I have much better battery life with ondemand CPU gov.

Give it a try. [emoji6]
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] equlizer:
Ive been getting a Timerfd wakelock of just under an hour while i was sleeping and a bm_wake_lock for 3 hours. I can't seem to find much on these but it takes 6% battery in 8 hours while i was sleeping.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CBMC:
Has anyone tested t mobile wifi calling with this kernel?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
Why would the kernel make a difference for wifi calling?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CBMC:
I noticed it not working and everyone said that it was working on the pixel 2 xl. I can't figure out why it wasn't working on my device. I assumed the kernel would have nothing to do with it but was just making sure it was only on my end.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
I've used WiFi calling, but disabled it because the sound was choppy on occasion. I don't think it has anything to do with the Kernel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] namlas:
is there anything which I can use to install this kernel, besides flashing it through the gui in twrp, or flashfire? my twrp session doesn't register touch events with 8.1, and flashfire doesn't work with my version of magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] CyberpodS2:
Did you try just booting to twrp fastboot ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Alxoom33:
That's strange, what device?