yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
Thanks [MENTION=4709667]Wootever[/MENTION]

I was on RpmAur-2.1 and flashed the kernel, all works well and I can proudly say that my eyes are not burning as it used to earlier.

Thank you for your work, Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jujusito:
Don't boot, stay in Samsung logo

Renovate AQK7 + Firmware AQK7
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
I had the same issue. Refer couple of post above for resolution
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Wootever:
I made some adjustments to retain the calibration and overall image quality, it should be pretty much identical with the stock kernel now.

The difference is basically the increased visibility of mura defects without PWM (flickerfree kernel behaviour) or almost no visible mura defects with PWM enabled (stock kernel behaviour).

Here is a quick comparison photo:

(Stock kernel is on the left side; if you look closely you can see the some repeating transversal lines, those are the typical PWM lines captured by camera.)

(Flickerfree kernel is on the right side; there are some bright dots that looks like compression artifacts, those are mura defects.)

Edit:

Here is another photo for a better comparison (left side: mura defects masked by PWM, right side: visible mura defects due to missing PWM).

(Note: those mura defects are especially visible on very low brightness <20cd/m2, anything above 40cd/m2 shouldn't be noticeable).

More information about can be found in the Samsung AMOLED patent description: Organic light emitting display device and driving method thereof
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jujusito:
If the solution is flashing stock rom with odin i don't want this.

This kernel need more compatibility with custom roms, v3 and v4.

Don't work for me, stay in Samsung logo when boot.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] this.guy.lol:
Welcome aboard sir! I was just curious about this kernel last night. Was thinking to myself, I miss the flicker kernel for the edge and was going to seek you out to see about a port but looks like its an early Christmas for me :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
Just an heads up I have tested on Batman Rom and it works flawlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djb77:
Nice to see this on S8 source :)

Can we still toggle it via echo 0 / echo 1 ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Wootever:
I added the flickerfree setting to the S8 (G950F) panel driver. If someone is willing to test this version please report back if it's working correctly.

flickerfree_dreamlte.zip

(note: for now the lowest brightness step is set much higher (300cd/m2) to verify that the flickerfree brightness table is working.)

[MENTION=4280397]djb77[/MENTION]

Not yet, but i might add that in a future version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djb77:
I've been speaking with [MENTION=361302]morogoku[/MENTION] (author of MTweaks) about it. We may even able to patch it to make it work.

I'll have a look at both sources today (hero and dream) and see what I can do.

I've noticed the changes in the hero code which check for the 0 or 1 o be enabled, doesn't look too complicated, but ofcourse if you do have time it would be appreciated if you can do it yourself to make sure its 100% correct.

Once again thanks for supporting the S8 with this :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
Hi Guys

I have a question. How do I make tar file out of the zip file to flash it with Odin. I am looking for moving to complete stock. But would like to have the PWM fixed. I know [MENTION=4709667]Wootever[/MENTION] mentioned this in a post but I couldn't follow it. Please can someone help me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Has_anDroid:
note 8 port rom next tıme ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] samteeee:
You can make a "Tar File" with this tool in Windows:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pBZnf22V4qMjFsY2ZyTHdwYkk/view?usp=sharing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
Thanks. Will I be able to flash it with Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] samteeee:
Well that's what the tool is for, but if you're asking me

if this "Kernel" is flashable with Odin, that is a question

for this forum as I'm on "Oreo Beta" program so I'm staying

totally stock for now.

Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] kenkino555:
Echoe Rom v11

Flickerfree kernel v4 is working perfectly on my s8+ running on Echoe Rom v11! Thank you to the developer!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] cantenna:
Thank you for the great kernel OP!

Unfortunately, device fails to boot on my S8+. Running the latest batman rom as well, don't know why it isn't working for me?

Edit: re-dirty-flashed rom, then this kernel, booted just fine!

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] cantenna:
FYI, wifi calling and volte support seem to be missing with this kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] pat357:
Is it possible to make this TWRP flash-able .zip as a Magisk module ?

With Magisk it would be possible to make changes in the system partition without actually touching the /system partition. (System-less)

For example : by letting Magisk restore the original boot, the whole system is back to full stock ! :)

This would allow us to do OTA's while you can just update your kernel to the latest version.

Does Magic accept this boot.img as a clean one ?

I suppose you did use all the "standard" tools to create and build the kernel ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Has_anDroid:
oreo kernel next time ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
Yeah Oreo update please
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] scandiun:
Oreo is still in beta. Te worst thing is having to root the device, because you loose Knox and other stuff once you trigger the flag.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neitin:
I believe it's time for Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MysticFTW:
Can I flash this on my g55u?

I'm assuming since this is a custom kernel that it'll trip Knox, correct?

The eye strain and headaches are killing me I've just upgraded from a note 3 and this is the first time a Samsung device has caused me eye strain even with the brightness all the way down.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fredrik0612:
How does this affect battery life?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lihang8888:
In theory it would give a better battery life ,because energy consuming is square with voltage,lower voltage drains less electricity than continiously switching a led on and off...

LED has a better light efficiency under lower currency.

But I am a note8 so I didnt do any test myself yet ;)

---------- Post added at 09:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

Thank you for your great works!

And btw,any possibility for Note8 8895 edition~？:)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MKUltraBlack:
S9+ port

It would be nice to have oreo version. I have s7 edge with sac23 s9 port. Need to get rid of the "grey line" problem. Tried g955 pwm kernel but stays at splash screen. Is there a way for one of the geniuses on here to work some magic. The port uses a moro kernel, maybe this could be modded?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Babakkardan:
If you could make such a kernel for the Galaxy Note 5 I would greatly appreciate it. I cannot use that phone because of the PWM even at 100% brightness and haven't found a solution for it. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Monolithus:
Hi!

Is it doable on S8 with Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lillo9546:
Do this

Hello. Do this for the xiaomi mi 8 and for lenovo z5 plz
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djb77:
Possibly. I managed to do the S7 version with Oreo
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] P650SE:
I wish a kernel mod like this could be developed for the ZTE Axon 7. The PWM on that device is unbearable and I decided it wasn't worth the constant headaches and eyestrain, so I've kept mine in a drawer for the past 7-8 months and used my ZUK Z2 instead. I believe the Axon 7 uses the exact same AMOLED panel as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

It's a real shame because the Axon 7 is a fantastic device. I just physically can't use it because it causes a terrible stinging/burning sensation in my eyes as a result of the eyestrain, and I experience headaches on a frequent basis along with it. Ever since I stopped using the Axon 7 these symptoms disappeared almost immediately and I haven't had any further trouble.

How hard would it be to produce a mod like this for the Axon 7? I assume it isn't something a beginner could achieve. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] tmacfeng:
I have a G955n with 8895，can it work？
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mfitm:
The Velocity kernel is flicker-free and it works on S8 with latest firmware and Android 8.0 (Oreo).

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/sam.../kernel-s8-linaro-velocity-kernel-r1-t3801924
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] auony:
Hi, is the flicker-free in velocity-kernel the same with PWM flickerfree in this thread? I didn't find any description of PWM there...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mfitm:
I don't know if it's different since I have not tried the PWM flickerfree kernel due to its incompatible with Oreo.

But as far as I can tell Velocity is flicker-free even at lowest brightness level. So my guess is that the Velocity kernel dont use PWM to control the display brightness at any brightness level.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] auony:
Thank you for your sharing! finally I decided to update my s8plus to Oero, so then I flashed Velocity kernel using twrp without rooting my s8plus. However, the screen under high-speed camera seems to be full of running stripes. Would please tell me how to judge if the PWM flickerfreer is working ? thx
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mfitm:
You are welcome.

Witout PWM you will notice variations in the brightness across the display, when the brightness level is low. The variations follows a pattern (moire) similar to the picture below.

https://mega.nz/#!ZqJVhAYJ!YR027l4jy-YmsUroP8XuyJkuYiYZlZQYZqGJj_GLnSg

The pattern becomes more and more visible as you decrease the brightness level.

With PWM the moire effect is so small that you probably can see it even at the lowest brightness level.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] axel9546:
Help

Hello

Would like to but this s8, and i have serious problems with pwm. If i install this does this mean the pwm will be 0hz? Likely is not using it? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] cantenna:
So that what this is.... This made me give up on Gear VR with Samsung phones, I bought an Oculus Go and now couldn't be happier! This effect make GearVR use uncomfortable to use.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] amakuramio:
S9 plus version?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] vrveee:
I beg you, make a port / version for NOTE 8 (snapdragon)

My eyes are very sore from the phone ... I can't stand PWM anymore :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Wootever:
(doublepost)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Wootever:
[MENTION=5576622]amakuramio[/MENTION] and [MENTION=8996788]vrveee[/MENTION]

Please take a look at this thread: pwmfree application

This application uses a transparent overlay to dim the brightness, which pretty much results in the same outcome as the customized (flickerfree) display drivers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Near_07:
I updated mine to pie and the app is not working. Force close .
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Adithyan007:
Send the pwm free app

Gmail : adithyanbijuv@gmail.com
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Adithyan007:
Any one send the pwm free apk file to me
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Adithyan007:
My sansung galaxy note 9 display

Screen is green shade

But it only using power button

if Double tap to awake the screen is work properly

Only usibg power button and finger print

Pls replay as possible
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] euphoriaa:
Same problem. Have you found a solution?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] bloodyhell619:
OH GOD!! Can you pleeeeaseee, pleeeassee make this for the Galaxy Note 5? This is a lifesaver !!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Bo7lwa35845:
Abyzvzh
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] andruman33:
to the point.. I tried flashing OREO coming from B120 firmware following this guide https://xdaforums.com/honor-9/how-to/stf-l09c432-how-to-install-oreo-h9-t3707729 ... I didnt manage to rename the folder in Part2.4 of the guide because despite supersu asking if i wanted to grant root it just didnt work....the bootloader and frp are unlocked.. when i try to reflash twrp this is happening.

F:\handy\h9>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-1-stf.img

target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes

sending 'recovery' (32028 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.681s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: partition length get error)

finished. total time: 0.693s

theres not many googlehits and none of them helped or at least I couldnt find anything useful.

I tried to flash the stock SERVICE_FULL_REPAIR_STF-L09_C432B130_Belgium_Germany_France_Netherlands_Portugal_Switzerland_Spain_Italy_Austria_Poland_Denmark_Finland_Czech_Lithuania_Romania_Serbia_Slovenia_Hungary_androidhost.ru.rar

I put the dload folder in the root of the external_sd and boot up the phone with volup+down but I'm getting an error.

I also tried unbricking with the huawei multi tool but I'm getting errors with boot und recovery partitions.

7BKDU17809009681 fastboot

target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes

sending 'boot' (16366 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.349s]

writing 'boot'...

FAILED (remote: partition length get error)

finished. total time: 0.453s

target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes

sending 'cust' (148087 KB)...

OKAY [ 3.159s]

writing 'cust'...

OKAY [ 1.468s]

finished. total time: 4.628s

target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes

sending 'recovery' (41016 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.871s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: partition length get error)

finished. total time: 1.110s

target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes

I only want a working rom with root so i can use titanium backup. Any help is appreciated. After spending 12 hours today Im out of googlesearches and forumbrowsing ideas. Worst case check back in a week or so and I'll upload a youtube vid in which I'll destroy my practically brandnew phone with a hammer because I'm starting to lose my nerves. I really didnt expect it to be such a problem to install a new firmware and rooting my new phone. What options do I have?

regards

andru
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] ante0:
In Oreo, recovery and boot partitions were renamed.

So, to flash recovery (TWRP in this case), you use

fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img

Make sure you use TWRP for Oreo

to flash stock "boot", extract RAMDISK from stock oreo honor 9 firmware, and flash using

fastboot flash ramdisk RAMDISK.img

new partitions are the following:

boot = split into RAMDISK and KERNEL

recovery = split into RECOVERY_RAMDISK, RECOVERY_KERNEL, RECOVERY_VENDOR, RECOVERY_VBMETA.

eRecovery = Same as above but named erecovery :P

DLOAD should work...

if there are ROLLBACK firmware for Honor 9 you could try this to go back to Nougat: https://xdaforums.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-oreo-update-package-t3699522

I'm not sure how different Honor 9 and Mate 9 recoveries are, but you could just flash back stock recovery if it doesn't work.
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] andruman33:
sorry for posting this in the wrong forum section. If a mod could move this would be appreciated.
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] andruman33:
thank you! I will try
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] andruman33:
nervermind i managed to murder the phone for good now with the dc phoenix software. bye bye honor 9
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] PalakMi:
Too bad :(
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] OldDroid:
hey, don't worry, you were just stupid trying to flash to the wrong partitions (nougat partition names), recovery should be recovery_ramdisk and kernel is split into 2 partitions on oreo: kernel and ramdisk.

You better read everything carefully next time, its posted all around the forums here.

Regards
[Honor 9  Questions & Answers] mark332:
too bad

but you can try to update with latest version [B330]

{Mod edit: Link to paid services website removed. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Tiago Luiz:
How to increase in rom stock by mixer_paths.xml ??

Look, I've done everything already. What would normally work out however in the stock did not happen. In custom I can increase. But in stock I can not. I put different values ​​and I was gradually uploading nothing solved ... Somebody help me? Do I have to move to another file? If so? What? Please, I'm in great need!
[Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers] Tiago Luiz:
Look, I've done everything already. What would normally work out however in the stock did not happen. In custom I can increase. But in stock I can not. I put different values ​​and I was gradually uploading nothing solved ... Somebody help me? Do I have to move to another file? If so? What? Please, I'm in great need!
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] GoJo ^^:
Hello, i think i asked earlier (?) but could never make it happen : how to get the stock lockscreen back instead of the one we got on stock and modified roms such as Eragon? I mean clock on top instead of bottom.. My goal is to have the xposed lockscreen modules (add widget, custom clock, app shortcuts..) all work. Hope there's a way, let me know, thanks!
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] Ruben Craveiro:
you cant, i think its hardcoded, and even if you did, modules wouldnt work.. you need to use los13
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] GoJo ^^:
But LOS13 has the incall volume issue.. As well as aokp
[Elephone P9000 Questions & Answers] Ruben Craveiro:
well theb like i said, you cant get it to work on stock rom..
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geicogecko:
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader to root the phone. I can enable OEM Unlocking in the dev options. Then, once I connect the phone in fastboot mode and enter the unlocking command, I get the not allowed message. When I reboot the phone, the OEM Unlocking option is now disabled and greyed out.

I've factory reset at least three times, as well as updating to 8.1.

Edit: I tried every which way to unlock it. I tried a factory reset with a SIM. I tried doing the reset in recovery mode. I tried running the cmd prompt as administrator. I tried restarting after the factory reset. About the only thing I didn't try is a different cable since I have no adapters yet, but that shouldn't matter since it's correctly receiving the commands.

I contacted Google and am RMA'ing this phone and have ordered a new one. Hopefully the new one works.

2nd edit: The new phone works. Bootloader unlocked on the first try and am now rooted. One thing I noticed with the first phone is that the bootloader unlock permission toggle was set to on whenever I wiped or rebooted.

If you are having this problem, the only solution is to RMA for a new phone.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] depii:
Do you use "fastboot flashing unlock_bootloader"? Do you have actual platform-tools?

# fastboot --version

fastboot version 27.0.0-4455170
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geicogecko:
Once it boots into fastboot, I enter "fastboot flashing unlock"

I have that same version of fastboot.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] depii:
Is "Device State" locked or unlocked on bootloader screen? In Developer Options > OEM Unlocking for me is a second line with text: "bootloader already unlocked". What is yours?

Edit: Did you enable OEM Unlocking before fastboot flashing unlock?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geicogecko:
Device state is locked

There's nothing under OEM unlocking saying that the bootloader is already unlocked.

Yes, I have enabled unlocking before booting into fastboot. I've done it five times now.

What's odd is if I use the unlock_critical command, I get "FAILED (remote: Device already : unlocked!)"
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] rohanhole:
Facing the same issue in INDIA. Are you sure RMA is the only option ? I was hoping for Jan 2018 Security patch ! Worth to wait or RMA ?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geicogecko:
Nothing I did fixed the problem. You can keep fighting with it and hope it eventually works, and possibly end up with a permanently locked bootloader.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] rohanhole:
Could you tell me 2nd RMA'd device which one you able to unlock was on 8.0 or did you update OTA and then unlocked ?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] rohanhole:
Hello All ,

I have succefully unlocked the bootloader with following command !!!!!! Pixel 2 128 GB

C:\platform-tools>fastboot flashing lock_critical

...

OKAY [ 9.054s]

finished. total time: 9.056s

I dont know but after reading latest post on XDA and other Android related tech sites ,

I performed the above command and it worked for me ! I was about to RMA but this is what i wanted ! so no need to RMA now.

Again not to confuse with VERIZON variant , as my device was Google store unlocked In INDIA ! Strange but worked.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] geicogecko:
I first updated to 8.1 OTA, then unlocked.

That command locks the bootloader, not unlocks. The unlock command is "fastboot flashing unlock". Critical is only needed for the Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
Read the other threads or check the xda news portal. This command actually unlocks the pixel 2 not XL variant.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] rohanhole:
I really don't have any clue why it worked ! After reading latest post I executed the above command in leap of faith and it really worked ! Finally unlocked bootloader on pixel 2 128 Gb. But its strange as I don't have Verizon model , as I purchased the device from official google store in India ( flipkart.com )

Here is the XDA post : https://www.xda-developers.com/verizon-google-pixel-2-bootloader-unlock/
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nstream:
Hi guys ,any review as to how bright the camera LED is? i had a z3 and the camera LED was rather dim.

how does the z5 led compare to say a dual tone led or other phones?
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hnnryyb:
Really dim, out of all smartphones I have had, or use the led to light stuff together with others it just doesn't compare to others, but the camera has good low light camera so the poor light just helps the senslr
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nstream:
ok, thanks for the feedback, appreciate it
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] youngjames:
My cingular 8125 is lagging horribly..And when i go to the clear storage utility i enter 1234 and click yes and ntohing happens..I tried to reflash the rom but windows vista says the rom update uttility stopped working..and i cant do the voice comm + comm key because my green talk button doesnt work
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] ROCOAFZ:
look around... someone had made a vista flash utility. Standard one will not work. I usually flash on my laptop that is xp since my desktop is vista.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] zabardast_1:
check this website , i hope its what you are looking for,it has all the requirements :-

http://www.anichillus.net/index.php?topic=21.0

Cheers!