[ASUS ROG Phone II Guides, News, & Discussion] Alessandro999:
Hi everyone :cowboy:

This is the best guide in order to get the best possible smoothest experience on the asus rog phone 2 . Let's get started with the basic.

-SOFTWARE: The most stable and smoothest software is always the first rom that the rog phone 2 had. Android 9. i have tested android 10 betas and stable, also custom ROMs but if you want consistent performance, less i/o lags,less heat,stable games fps and better apps compatibility i reccomend the latest version of android 9 WW. Link below:

https://mega.nz/#!spBlACjC!S1UcaxBmnL_e3GGeoBL1ebWJPbSyPQBZESFdxbakuGc

-GCAM: Well, there is also available a ported version of GCAM . You can shoot amazing photos and make very good videos at 60fps with amazing stabilization. The latest stable version for android 9 is linked below. i don't reccomend any configs. To make Gcam work, enable and disable monochrome.

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog812/

-IMPROVE BATTERY LIFE AND PERFORMANCE: Use dark theme for all Google apps that support it since oled panels are battery friendly. Lower screen brightness and screen timeout; lower refresh rate and use inbuilt power saver mode when battery is low( this may limit cpu power and disable some data/gps connections on standby). Use Amoled wallpaper and reading mode when needed. OptiFlex is an inbuilt feature to improve app launch speed( it use ram cache like a similar oneplus feature ): i reccomend to leave this feature in auto mode. X MODE will set all cpu clusters to 1200/1300 mhz all time. I reccomend to use only for some gpu intensive games, not for daily use because it will drain the battery quicker. DON'T USE CUSTOM KERNELS since stability, random reboots or cpu frequencies locked can occur on A9.

-GOOGLE SANS AND WALLPAPERS: Get the pure google font , simple install this apk and under setting, display font select this amazing font. If you want pure stock android 9 wallpapers, download them from the link below:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904013689

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4854501&d=1571922365

-DEBLOAT AND STOP SERVICES: Remove useless apps that can be removed like asphalt, asus data transfer and netflix. Disable and stop all apps you don't need like some Google apps to save RAM... If you can't disable some system apps, hide from the launcher to get cleaner interface. Keep apps updated to get best stability.

-CLEANER AUDIO, BETTER BASSES: Use the inbuilt DTS and set this profile. From the graph set this order by lowering the second and the third: 0,-10,-5,0,0,0. Virtual basses and highs below leave them to 0. This is the best profile to get best sound quality and basses. DON'T USE any other audio mods because they will distort the sound and break basses. When you are out, use the outdoor mode( this will set highs to maximum).

audio mono SET TO ON : this will improve fullness and basses at cost of less voice clarity and stereo separation but will sound better

-GLTOOLS FOR GAMERS: This application is an amazing graphic optimizer tool and it's able to improve games framerate, msaa filters, resolution, textures, rendering and emulate old games or newer/older GPU's to make games run on unsupported android versions or simple run better. It's a future proof game tool and it's compatible only with android 9 or earlier. Another big reason to stay on android 9. The combination of gltools and armory crate is just pure gold for gamers. Link below:

https://it.apkhere.com/app/com.n0n3m4.gltools

-CLEAN INSTALLATION OF STOCK ROM,ROOT AND KERNEL: First of all, remove all google accounts, password,PIN and fingerprints. Boot (recovery: format data and wipe Now reboot to bootloader Flash raw android 9 firmware. after make a wipe data/factory reset. Now you can configure your phone and when you are on the homescreen ( if you want root) reboot to bootloader, boot to tpwr( without installing, it's not needed) and install latest MAGISK. Reboot. To flash custom kernel, boot again to tpwr from bootloader, flash kernel and reboot. DON'T WIPE DALVIK CACHE WHEN INSTALLING ROOT or KERNEL because there are performance issues especcially on some apps.

-USEFUL TIPS FOR DAILY USAGE AND LIFE SPAN:

- Use immersive mode to avoid burn in on status/navigation bar and use asus gestures

- Set display timer to 15/30 seconds and auto brightness on to avoid burn in and save battery. change wallpaper regularly and apps position.

-for display color tuning, i reccomend to set to custom and only increase to +1 the saturation to get best movie and game experience( sometimes it reset after a reboot or flashing kernel/modules).

- disable boot up sounds and vibrations to save power. lower the power of 2 strong vibrators.

- smoothest browser you can use: VIA BROWSER or Google go.

- use some useful quick toggles like night light to help your eyes during the night, hz toggle so you can switch to 60hz immediately when battery is low, reading mode...

- don't charge your phone always to 100%. Mobile manager will help your battery lifespan. Guarante the access to it from the settings.

-use less possible magisk modules, only necessary.

well, now you have the cleanest possible experience that makes your phone runs better, smoother than ever!:good::good::cool: