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[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Looks like no kernel update is need for July
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Also looking for people to test a new app:

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-8-1-appdash-tag-sort-backup-beta.4302581/
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Significant update to EX Kernel Manager version 5.70. Now you can choose a directory for kernel downloads and backups. This will make it a lot easier to access your kernel backups and kernel downloads.

This required a lot of refactoring and new code, so let me know if there are problems.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] bombadier:
Ignore, rebooted the phone and it successfully downloaded the update
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] oldbear3:
I didn't find this answer while searching in the thread but does ExKernel fix the F2fs problem known with Magisk and systemless hosts (https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/issues/3171) on Pixel 3a ?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] pbanj:
thanks for making this for the 3a. im moving onto the 5a, so if you need someone to test just let me know
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I am not building for the 5a. It's a limited release and not available in my country.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nateify:
I have a Pixel 3a on Android 11 with October OTA (11.0.0 (RQ3A.211001.001, Oct 2021)), is it safe to update to 3.18? Or will there be another final Android 11 compatible kernel?

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[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Uzephi:
4.05 seems to have no issues on the Android 12 release. I don't know if there were any changes from beta 5 to release to warrant a 4.06 build.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] nateify:
I'm wondering if the 3.18 kernel from August still works on Android 11 October patch. I'm trying to stay on Android 11 only for some time.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] NinjaCoool:
I'm on Android 11 October patch and I'm using 3.18 kernel for weeks now. No issues so far.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] magjir:
Hi, I am on Android 12 October release and I'm not able to install a kernel. Note that I use a noew alpha zygisk (is that the problem)? :)

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[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
I have no idea what noew alpha zygisk is. New Magisk?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] magjir:
Sorry, typo. New magisk in zygote.

Edit: Nevermind, it does work in magisk canary v23010.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Yes, I just tried it and evyerthing works
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] purgy:
Does OTG work with this kernel?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] purgy:
Thanks, turned out to be broken usb port.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Mokura3rd:
Would it be possible to get new direct download links? The original post still goes to 3.06 and the AFH files are all pretty old. Either way, thank you for your work.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
The latest kernels are distributed through EXKM
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] cengkyyyy:
for a12 update???
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] dr0832:
I have a pixel 3A XL with Android 10 build QQ1A.191205.011 from two years ago. It has ex kernel manager installed and ElemntalX and also Magisk 23.0. I haven't taken many Android updates and have one that says 330 days late. Is it possible to install this update or will that do something to affect root? Can someone point me to what I would need to do to update to android 11 or 12?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Do not install version 4.10 unless you have updated to the March 2022 security patch. If you install version 4.10 on earlier system images there will be no wifi.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] raybes:
Hi! I've bought your App, it's great. BUT, I'm looking for the previous version, ElementalX-P3a-4.09 with the FEB security patch? Either the .ZIP which I'd have been able to get a few weeks ago through the app, or just the boot.img...

Is it possible to get a previous version of ElementalX for Android 12+?

Would be great if you could download previous versions, but I see it's selling the app (glad you're able to make money with this)

Going to try the other kernel in DEV for now, still like your app... (DANGEROUS one, because yes as I FOUND OUT, pressing update on this device will actually leave you without WIFI. lol)
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Here is the previous version 4.09 (works with Android 12 before March 2022 security patches)

ElementalX-P3a-4.09.zip | by flar2 for Generic Device/Other

Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.

www.androidfilehost.com
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Version 4.11 with April security patches is now available through EXKM.

Version 4.11 works with the March and April system image, but not earlier versions.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] master_lam:
Any update for android 11? I flashed "ElementalX-P3a-3.06" with ACIP (android 11) but Wifi cannot turn on.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
A few posts up he mentions

"Do not install version 4.10 unless you have updated to the March 2022 security patch. If you install version 4.10 on earlier system images there will be no wifi."
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] DShpak:
Does it have dc dimming?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] sizz-lorr:
I just updated to the latest magisk 25, and the elementalx kernel is giving me fastboot-loops when i install from the ex manager app. Should i try to use adb?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] mmead1143:
Same here - running the latest Lineage nightly, Mag 25 and pushing the elementalx kernel thru its manager runs into bootloop hell.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] reyqn:
From magisk changelog. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the reason for the bootloops.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] xNotta:
Does the kernel have diag_char enabled?

If not, can I get the source for 4.12 (or newer) so I can build the kernel with diag_char?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Trivve:
Same problem here. Using the last september update for this phone.

@flar2 Would you mind take a look at this?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spiou:
Did you succesfully rooted your device with the last september update ?

I'm also using ElementalX Kernel, but with this last one update I'm not able to boot with a rooted boot.img after updating via adb (so I couldn't even try to install ElementalX Kernel over this version) . Did someone else had this issue ?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] spiou:
OK, I reply to myself ;-)

I successfully rooted my Pixel 3a with the last september update : I don't know why but I had to first reboot with the stock boot.img before flashing the patched one (I never had to do this before).

Then I successfully installed ElementalX Kernel with the app, so no problem so far.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Minoru-sama:
Hi, if I use the app on Android 11 (oct 2021), will I be able to flash the latest compatible version ? Or will the app download the 4.12 version ?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
I'm no expert but I think it's probably because this is an eas kernel and interactive is a hmp kernel thing, which your 5x was.

As far as settings go I'm running it as it ships for now. I think [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] ships it with the settings he uses so those are good with me for now.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] till22:
SOAB, now I have to get a 3a...... ;)
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
Yeah I left it for now. I have stupid drain but maybe it takes a day or two for that adaptive battery thing to really do it's job?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
What are your numbers? My active drain is around 10 and my idol is anywhere just under our just over 1. Those are the numbers over gotten for the past week consistently.

If you were having problems with the stock kernel I think you will also have problems here. Stock kernel seemed very good on battery giving me as much as 8 hours one cycle. You may have other issues.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
Yeah I had a feeling. I'll give it a couple days and see what happens. Right now I'm at about 7%/hr drain from 96-78% battery, 3 hrs since boot, 2 hrs deep sleep. SOT is great, it's the screen off stuff that's killing me.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
Give it a few days to adapt! Also, turn off notifications on applications you dont need. Just a suggestion. Not saying you do, but many people have facebook, twitter, youtube, gmail, game alerts and all this going on with notifications while the screen is off.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
I'm just impatient lol

I have an odd feeling it's my wifi causing it to drain, so we'll see what happens in the coming days
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Uzephi:
Check wakelocks from within ElementalX app. It will tell you what is keeping your device awake and you should be able to block them as this kernel has boeffla's wakelock blocker code on it. Just like OP states.

https://github.com/flar2/Bluecross/commit/c92d799cae2ce72249651b93e9772fbec673075b

https://github.com/flar2/Bluecross/commit/fab41503639988ce3d9a209d722e2858e338217d

https://github.com/flar2/Bluecross/commit/9fb102f998dca015e34139053b838edb5ba0d80f
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
I figured out what was going on with my drainage. Seems there is a bug in 9.0 for static ip addresses. Once I changed that to DHCP, the drain seems waaaaay less now.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Uzephi:
I wonder if you keep DHCP on the phone and assign a reserved IP address in your router would it still have the same issue. At that point it would be static in your network but not the phone settings. Same results but shouldn't cause the battery drain.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] guyladouche:
Couple questions

Is this 3a only, or 3a XL as well?

How much does high brightness mode boost screen brightness relative to the device default max brightness? I recall on my nexus 6 with EX kernel, I didn't really see much of an increase.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
There was a massive 40% increase in brightness on the Nexus 6. I haven't measured it on my XL. It's not that much but very welcome in the sun.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] locuturus:
I flashed the kernel and noticed I am missing the microphone gain adjustment in the Ex KM. Is this on the to-do list? I realize the kernel is in beta.

Cheers
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Archangel:
I really want to flash this but want to know for anyone who flashed this on their phone was there any hit on the battery or anything detrimental?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Definitely no issues
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
View attachment 4763996

6hrs and 30 mins screen on time for me so far with this kernel :D

"Always on screen" is off, I personally do not see the purpose for it. Pointing this out in case people are curious about my battery screen on time.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Roarmaster:
My battery life has been great. 6 hours of screen on time and still at 50% at the end of the day including 2 hours of watching a movie, 45 mins of music in the car and and 2 hours of browsing.

No always on screen, and everything else is default.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
Just do it. I don't use my phone all that much most days, but if it helps with your question, I'm sitting at 24hrs since unplugged, 1hr 10m SOT, 46m awake screen off (Total time awake about 2hrs) and sitting at 80% battery left.

Flash and forget.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Labellecabresse:
I measure 1170nits (full white screen) with HBM on my 3a VS 850nits stock,

but after screen off, it doesn't work anymore using EKM 5.0.3. Any ideas ?

thanks for your work, have a nice day !
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
That's over 30%, not bad

HBM turns off when the screen goes off, it's by design. Not meant to be on all the time. It can be managed better with the HBM app.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stevew84:
May be a dumb question, but do you need to be bootloader unlocked to be rooted and run a kernel?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
Yes.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] stevew84:
Thanks.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] PipeItToDevNull:
Probably not the right place for this, but how is security for this kernel? Is it built from source and always up to date? There is no specific security related page on the kernels site.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
It is always built from the latest source provided by Google. All security patches applied.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] kuroneko007:
Will flashing this kernel disable Google Pay / Safety Net etc? I use a lot of banking apps on my phone.

Haven't rooted for a few years so I'm kind of rusty.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
It helps, but Magisk mostly handles that. It can usually hide root from specific apps.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] lattosimbaste:
See the updated first post in the root thread here:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79502227&postcount=1

Worked fine today as far as enrolling my card but I haven't had a chance to make a purchase to verify the transaction is successful.

Edit: NFC purchases via Google Pay went through just fine including same with WearOS watch.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] taodan:
Did anyone try to "enable" the "double tap to wake" and "Sweep2Wake" features in the EXKM? I set these features but upon reboot, I couldn't get into the phone so I had to disable them. Are these features only work in custom ROM?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
No, they work on any ROM. I always use sweep2wake
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
Hey, [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] I know you put out a q beta kernel for pixel 2xl when I was on that. Any chance we can get one for the 3a? I know your a busy man so no pressure
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] catalem:
Hello, I'm new to this kernel world because at the past I always used roms or mods to satisfy my needs. What I would like to know is why the audio boost stops every time I change a song or app... I would love to have more audio volume through headphones.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
As long as you toggle the apply on boot on the ex kernel manager app you should be good to go.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] catalem:
I already did but it doesn't work. On my last phone I modified the mixer_paths.xml but in this phone I can't... Perhaps on stock rom I dont have r/w permissions.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] oscar1823:
Well there ever be a overclock?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Axe_L_Thief:
Anyone know if this kernel works with esim, and if esim will survive the bootloader unlock, flash and if necessary restore to stock process?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] AutomaticFailure27:
Yep, I am using it with the whole esim thing just fine.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Update!!

Flash directly and control all options in EX Kernel Manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.exkernelmanager

Download:

ElementalX-1.02

Changes:

-prevent headphone gain change

-June security update
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
Fastest man alive! Love it!
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
Hey can you clarify something for a noob please?

Do I update the 3a first ( google update ) then apply this updated kernel over it?

Or do I just apply this kernel over the 1.01 that I currently have?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
You need to be on the correct security patch first. So, update system, regain root and flash this through ex manager and your back up and running
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
Thank you, appreciate it.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
If you need any help just give me a shout.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gaseoso:
I have a problem when flashing the last Kernel, I think I'm doing something wrong.

I use the script "fastboot flash name of the file.zip, it appears to me as correct but it is not installed
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
I always use his app to flash. It's not a boot.img this is a zip that contains more files. That may be your issue.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] The new update on elemental app let's us change swap, however after changing swap it won't stick after reboot?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
There shouldn't be any swap on this device
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] lattosimbaste:
Does this kernel update allow setting color channels to <100? Not sure if it's worth the troubles wrt flashing boot img/rooting again now if it doesn't, I can certainly sit tight.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
I made a mistake I meant ZRAM. It doesn't stick after rebooting if altered. It'll return to the default 1.5GB.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] oscar1823:
Anyone having trouble updating to the June update with this Kernel?
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] zonedgold:
Do you have the June update installed? This kernel wont apply if you havent updated your phone.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] oscar1823:
Nope. Been trying to update 2 June update but it won't let me for some reason just asking.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flar2:
Download the factory image and flash in fastboot (remove -w from flash-all script to prevent data wipe)

In the future if you want to update via OTA, back up the stock boot.img and restore it to take the OTA.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] catalem:
Thank you so much OP! with the new 1.02 version I no longer have the audio issue. I love this app and I wish more people would know about this.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] JkdJedi:
Sounds like it..and am wondering or should know already I need to root first...right? Been awhile since rooted a smartphone and would love to have a back up before doing so... time to relearn everything again! :D
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] SnowFuhrer:
All you need to do is unlock your bootloader and use fastboot to flash the kernel.

fastboot flash boot xxxx.img
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] manalishi:
Could you guys help me? I flashed the latest version of this kernel using [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] 's EXKM app and I really like what it has offered me so far. However, I noticed that whenever I set any CPU setting to be applied on boot, I get a boot loop on each subsequent bootup during/after EXKM applies its on-boot settings. I really want my CPU settings to be applied on boot, though it's not essential, of course. So I'm wondering if anyone else might be experiencing this particular issue, or if there is some work-around. If it's any help, I'm running the latest (as of today) stock Pixel ROM, rooted with Magisk. Magisk Manager is on version 7.2.0 and Magisk is on version 19.4. Thanks for any help!
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flow5673:
Just installed the kernel via the app on my pixel 3a. No issues at all. Only a little bit scarry currently is that the battery monitor show a battery drain of about 6% per hour.

Any advices for tuning (esp. battery lifetime) for a pixel 3a, or just keep everything at default?

And one question: how to get rid the elementalx kernel? just flashing boot.img via fastboot?

Thanks a lot for the great work!
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
6% active or idle drain? Because for active that is very good. For idle that is very bad. New install? Needs time to settle and let all background processes finished running. To go back to stock just use ex app and flash either stock or modified stock boot img

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I wouldn't mess with those. It can cause great instability and lead to... You guessed it random reboots. Kernel is tuned by developer before he ships it. Flash and forget. The only things that may need adjustment are the kcal, klapse, sound, vibration control, wake gestures.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flow5673:
Thanks for reply. I think you're right, it sure needs some time to calibrate. Currently it dropped to about 2,5% idle and about 3,5% active.

You mean the modified stock boot.img created by magisk manager? Sorry, coming from LOS with su-addon, first time on magisk.

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Thanks a lot. I was hoping for this advice ;)
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] jmtjr278:
If you wish to remain rooted, yes the patched image created by magisk will work.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flow5673:
Thanks!
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] flow5673:
Update of drain:

active: 8%

inactive: 0,4%

This is really amazing!
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] manalishi:
I appreciate the input, but I don't think we are on the same page here. For the sake of clarification, I did not experience any random reboots - each reboot was the result of EXKM failing to apply some on-boot settings. Additionally, I can't imagine [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] including any options in his ElementalX kernel that he did not mean to be used. Besides, I doubt the issue is with the kernel, but probably either with EXKM or with EXKM's interaction with Magisk.
[Google Pixel 3a ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] 12paq:
You haven't stated what settings you changed and have set to be actived on boot. The simple answer is the changes you have made are causing your problem. There are many adjustments with a custom kernel and the software to change them, that could cause any measure of instabilities. Haha, for experimenting I follow the "try it till it breaks" method. But never use the apply on boot untill I know my changes are solid. Pull a log, that will tell you what is causing your errors.