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This device is blazing fast most of the time, but it will inexplicably lock up, completely, for a few minutes at a time for seemingly no reason. Right now it's frozen on a youtube video and I can't turn it off or use the screen. The device is also unusable really when installing apps, and will lag heavily in Google Now sometimes.
Is this just me? Or 4.2.1?
Just you. My N7 is still operating at warp speed and doesn't lock up..
Faux kernel / paranoid android
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Are you stock? If so I heard people saying turning off the sync for currents will help, for Google now lag I feel its performs better if you turn off the hot word in setting. But with that you can't say Google and start voice search
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I'm stock 4.2.1 and don't have those issues. I do have currents (and various other apps) disabled, so like previous response said try that. Otherwise maybe go with a factory reset.
When my gnex updated to 4.2 it's performance suffered until I factory reset, now it's been much better.
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My best guess would be you have installed an app that is not compatible with 4.2.
How about posting a list of what you have installed, if you use multi-user, and if you are stock (not rooted), and we can give comments.
I agree. I'm running PA and rock solid. I was also rock solid on stock.
I've never had it lock up. I flashed a Trinity kernel once that caused sleep of death... but it was a known issue.
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95Z28 said:
I'm stock 4.2.1 and don't have those issues. I do have currents (and various other apps) disabled, so like previous response said try that. Otherwise maybe go with a factory reset.
When my gnex updated to 4.2 it's performance suffered until I factory reset, now it's been much better.
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I have currents disabled. Which others do you have disabled?
rmm200 said:
My best guess would be you have installed an app that is not compatible with 4.2.
How about posting a list of what you have installed, if you use multi-user, and if you are stock (not rooted), and we can give comments.
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I have a pretty decent amount of apps installed. I'll post them in a minute, but no, I'm not multi-user, and I'm stock. I'll root and put a new rom on this thing if it's worth it, I figured it'd be fine the way it came.
btw, here are my androbench results. Are these slow?
apps:
These are what I disable.
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These are what I disable.
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thanks, I'll try disabling those.
Over 100 apps in total, my andronbench write speed is clearly an error so just compare read and app open macros.
My apps open much faster than yours, which I'd put down to PA ROM and kernel. Maybe your write speed is a bit slow?
Can you download "forever gone" from market and try a full fill and delete? Apparently helps reset the memory controller to improve performance.
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Mungulz said:
Over 100 apps in total, my andronbench write speed is clearly an error so just compare read and app open macros.
My apps open much faster than yours, which I'd put down to PA ROM and kernel. Maybe your write speed is a bit slow?
Can you download "forever gone" from market and try a full fill and delete? Apparently helps reset the memory controller to improve performance.
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I did forever gone earlier today.
bump.
I just want to know if I should restore, root and flash a new rom on this thing. Can someone check out my androbench scores and tell me if they're normal?
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Hey guys,
So I've got a rooted Nexus 4 and it does not have any custom ROM installed. I'm running the stock OS and it's smooth and functions without any problems. The battery life of the device is okay but I would definitely like it to be more efficient. The franco.kernel is praised all over the web, especially here at XDA and I definitely want to use it. I'm wondering what the easiest way to flash it on there would be. I've seen that fastboot
is one way to do it but I'm not sure on how to do that. Any help is appreciated Also, is any sort of wipe involved when flashing a kernel? Backing up is a mission and I've had terrible experiences restoring any backed up data so if avoiding one is possible, that'd be great. Thanks in advance!
All you have to do is flash it in recovery. Wiping cache won't do any harm either.
When I also just got my N4, the first thing I did was flash franco.Kernel because I didn't know better. It's definitely not the best kernel out if you look at our section. My favorite kernel is Trinity Four. Battery life is great, the thread atmosphere is awesome (we don't just talk about the kernel. Take a look and see) and the kernel is super stable.
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All you have to do is flash it in recovery. Wiping cache won't do any harm either.
When I also just got my N4, the first thing I did was flash franco.Kernel because I didn't know better. It's definitely not the best kernel out if you look at our section. My favorite kernel is Trinity Four. Battery life is great, the thread atmosphere is awesome (we don't just talk about the kernel. Take a look and see) and the kernel is super stable.
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I beg to differ. Franco's kernel has been the best in my opinion. I have tried all kinds of kernels and they were either hot or a battery hog. Franco's kernel is the most ideal for me
Everyone has a subjective opinion on every kernel so it depends on you.
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Thanks for the replies guys! My most primary concern is battery life. I doubt I'll be using the kernel for anything else really. Any idea on how long it takes for a kernel to be fully stable and release with updates once in a while? I know a lot of people like one of Franco's builds specifically, which is a nightly.
I think trinity kernel is one of the best out there and very stable and updates are very fast.
YeezyMode said:
Thanks for the replies guys! My most primary concern is battery life. I doubt I'll be using the kernel for anything else really. Any idea on how long it takes for a kernel to be fully stable and release with updates once in a while? I know a lot of people like one of Franco's builds specifically, which is a nightly.
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If your looking for battery life , def give Fauxs a look, he has a special eco mode if you want epic battery life
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Thanks for the replies guys! My most primary concern is battery life. I doubt I'll be using the kernel for anything else really. Any idea on how long it takes for a kernel to be fully stable and release with updates once in a while? I know a lot of people like one of Franco's builds specifically, which is a nightly.
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Well, I think most of the kernels available are pretty stable. I haven't had any RR's/SOD's. Trinity is also updated pretty often.
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Check the trinity thread . . its just been updated with latest colours
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Cool :good: , checking out the Trinity thread and exploring Franco/Fauxs as well. Thanks everyone
I've been using Franco kernel with stock rom since I got a Nexus.
I love this combo and have yet to see any stability problems.
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I've been using Franco kernel with stock rom since I got a Nexus.
I love this combo and have yet to see any stability problems.
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Hey! Which version are you using? Also, do you find that the Play Store updater is necessary?
This time around I have just been using the stable releases. R53 is what I am using right now.
I don't play with the voltages or anything, just flash the .zip and use as normal. With all my android phones, instability happens when playing with the under-voltage settings. It just isn't worth it to me to squeeze out that extra 20 minutes of battery life.
I would only use the play store app if I planned on messing with the colors or regularly flashing nightlies.
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This time around I have just been using the stable releases. R53 is what I am using right now.
I don't play with the voltages or anything, just flash the .zip and use as normal. With all my android phones, instability happens when playing with the under-voltage settings. It just isn't worth it to me to squeeze out that extra 20 minutes of battery life.
I would only use the play store app if I planned on messing with the colors or regularly flashing nightlies.
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Thank you very much, I'll probably flash r53 tonight and see how things go after a few days of use I bought Franco's Display Control app so I'm pretty sure I won't be needing the updater for colour controls
You don't need to wipe anything before flashing Franco's kernel. Wiping cache/dalvik isn't needed (that's a ROM thing add opposed to a kernel thing).
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You don't need to wipe anything before flashing Franco's kernel. Wiping cache/dalvik isn't needed (that's a ROM thing add opposed to a kernel thing).
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Ah okay good to know, thanks!
I used franco's kernel over the past weeks but I many wakelocks. Then I tried harsh's and got average (kernel!) wakelocks at 1-1.5%. I UV so my phone is pretty colder compared to franco's. With faux's I could make me some bacon
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Hey so I'm hoping someone here can help. I did an nandroid backup on my phone, then flashed franco's kernel. My phone will not turn on anymore, every time I try to hold the power button down or boot into bootloader, the LED just flashes red.
Am I screwed?
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Hey so I'm hoping someone here can help. I did an nandroid backup on my phone, then flashed franco's kernel. My phone will not turn on anymore, every time I try to hold the power button down or boot into bootloader, the LED just flashes red.
Am I screwed?
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You're probably going to be better off asking that in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
SSD4130 said:
Hey so I'm hoping someone here can help. I did an nandroid backup on my phone, then flashed franco's kernel. My phone will not turn on anymore, every time I try to hold the power button down or boot into bootloader, the LED just flashes red.
Am I screwed?
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The kernel isn't the problem. What you have to do is remove the battery and plug it back in. It's as easy as that.
I somehow got it back working without opening the device.
Try to long press the power button or the power button and volume down.
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I'm super excited that it finally came in the mail. Whats the first thing I should do to, or with it?
Don't be shy you guys, throw some ideas at me.
For a root, I'm thinking cm10.1 (Should I leave the kernal or change it?)
Best nexus 4 feature? Or any cool things about the phone that would take me a month to figure out on my own?
Read.
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Check for damages after opening the box
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I'd recommend leaving stock rom, unlock, root, and install franco kernel. Go into settings, about phone, repeatedly tap Android version, and a smiling jellybean will pop up.
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Hmm, didn't think to do that. I'm going to read it now. Thank you for the advice!
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Check for damages after opening the box
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I checked, mine was fine upon arrival. Did you have a different experience?
UnlockedNand said:
I'd recommend leaving stock rom, unlock, root, and install franco kernel. Go into settings, about phone, repeatedly tap Android version, and a smiling jellybean will pop up.
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I unlocked it. Thank you for suggesting the franco kernel. I think I read somewhere that the franco kernel with cm10 was brilliant. I would leave it stock, but I feel like I've gotten to know the phone quite well already lol. I haven't played the jelly bean game yet btw. Good tip.
Definitely throw on Franco's kernel. If you also get his kernel updater app, I would recommend changing your screen gamma settings to match this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39012344#post39012344. I brought down the red a little bit because I like my colors to be a little cooler . I personally think this is the way our screen colors should have been calibrated all along as it looks so much better.
AW: [Q] Just got my Nexus4!!!
But with that Kernel I wont recieve OTA updates anymore right ?! So how to update later ?
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check the battery life, and download some games to check its performance, and also in taking pics or audio. anyway, just the respect you are concerned.
post in the correct section
First thing is download the factory image from Google so you have it to hand should you need to go back to stock. Also make sure you know adb/fastboot commands and don't use toolkits (they're for the lazy). Make sure you understand how to reboot the unit should something go wrong and generally read every guide you can on here before doing anything
EddyOS said:
First thing is download the factory image from Google so you have it to hand should you need to go back to stock. Also make sure you know adb/fastboot commands and don't use toolkits (they're for the lazy). Make sure you understand how to reboot the unit should something go wrong and generally read every guide you can on here before doing anything
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Finally, some good advice. I'd also recommend creating a nandroid in recovery BEFORE flashing anything. It might be a good idea to save a copy on your computer. Could save you some hassle later.
EddyOS said:
First thing is download the factory image from Google so you have it to hand should you need to go back to stock. Also make sure you know adb/fastboot commands and don't use toolkits (they're for the lazy). Make sure you understand how to reboot the unit should something go wrong and generally read every guide you can on here before doing anything
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I should have took your advice. I bricked my phone :/
In my defense it was at 6 in the morning after a long and stressful night at work. Very depressing.
Also, would you mind if I stole your signature? lol
Alpha-Wat3rloo said:
I should have took your advice. I bricked my phone :/
In my defense it was at 6 in the morning after a long and stressful night at work. Very depressing.
Also, would you mind if I stole your signature? lol
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How did you brick it? Wrong ROM/kernel?
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I replied to you in my other Q&A post.
Hi everyone,
I posted a few months back whether I should buy a Nex 4 or not. Now that I did, I have another Q.
With my old Galaxy S, i HAD to root and install ROMs cuz it was reaaaally slow. Now, with the Nex 4, it's super fast that I'm not even thinking about ROMing it any time soon. However, I was wondering about rooting it. Does rooting affect the speed? it made my GS faster. Will it do the same for the Nexus?
Thanks.
Just rooting won't actually do anything but installing the right apps will. Of course if you overclock it it will get faster, but personally I underclock it to save battery. I'd say it is definitely worth rooting it. You never know you might feel like installing a ROM later so it can't hurt to root now. Basically everything rooting did to your GS it will do to your N4 but the nexus is already fast.
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I'd suggest a kernel change at least. The stock kernel made my phone very hot sometimes and the battery life sucked.
Unlock bootloader, root, start modding and theming, or flash custom rom, have fun, and ignore all the idiot trolls here.
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illhangon said:
I'd suggest a kernel change at least. The stock kernel made my phone very hot sometimes and the battery life sucked.
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I dont agree. Stock rom and stock kernel. Awesome. Provided that if you have not set sync setting for least times.
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Same situation here, from Galaxy S to Nexus 4... well, I've rooted, installed Franko Kernel... and here stops my modding, now enjoying the speed . The only problem is that now every phone I touch, feels slower compared to the nexus
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Just rooting won't actually do anything but installing the right apps will. Of course if you overclock it it will get faster, but personally I underclock it to save battery. I'd say it is definitely worth rooting it. You never know you might feel like installing a ROM later so it can't hurt to root now. Basically everything rooting did to your GS it will do to your N4 but the nexus is already fast.
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illhangon said:
I'd suggest a kernel change at least. The stock kernel made my phone very hot sometimes and the battery life sucked.
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fernandezhjr said:
Unlock bootloader, root, start modding and theming, or flash custom rom, have fun, and ignore all the idiot trolls here.
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Thanks guys, I'm thinking of a kernel to save a little more battery and at the same time play some heavy duty games.
Any suggestions?
faddyie said:
I dont agree. Stock rom and stock kernel. Awesome. Provided that if you have not set sync setting for least times.
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true. Still, I wanna try a good kernel just to see if things get better.
Travel_Mate said:
Same situation here, from Galaxy S to Nexus 4... well, I've rooted, installed Franko Kernel... and here stops my modding, now enjoying the speed . The only problem is that now every phone I touch, feels slower compared to the nexus
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A GS mate! :highfive: I totally agree when it comes to any other phone being slow. I'll stop by Franko kernel's thread after root. Thanks :good:
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I dont agree. Stock rom and stock kernel. Awesome. Provided that if you have not set sync setting for least times.
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To each his own.
I rooted my Gnex the first day I got it. Although I plan on staying stock for awhile on the N4 since my favorite custom rom (CM) seems to be a bit glitchly atm.
What I did for an while was run stock-rooted for a bit. I turned ALL animations in Dev Options to .5 and my phone was flying! Quick to menus, opening and closing apps, and saving RAM. Battery life was great considering I'm a stickler when it comes to WiFi and Data toggled. Than I would run either PACman or Paranoid Android. Both were fluid experiences. But nothing beat Stock Rooted speeds.
It just matters what you're looking for. Try ROMs out, there's plenty of them out there! Good luck and happy rooting!
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Honestly I thought exactly like you when I first got this phone but I eventually decided to root and install custom ROMs and I like my phone a lot better. I think you should
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Hi all.
I've been looking at different threads and a few people talk about it but not seen any fixes.
When I receive a call I get a 3-4 second delay before the screen wakes up meaning I don't know who is call or able to answer the call.
I'm running PA4 with r201 FK
If any one knows a fix please share.
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Even we are facing similar issue on Note 2. Tried few things but issue still persists.
Seemingly got something to do with some service.
So it's not device related then?
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Was just using my phone and tookna call, even when screen was on it still took a long time to show who was calling!?!
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Seems to be getting worse! I have to wait for about 5 seconds now, or maybe it already did.
Does no one have a fix?
Thinking about reverting to stock to see if that fix's it then maybe flash each thing one at a time and see when it breaks.
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If you're playing around with kernel's and under clocking the CPU this can affect how quickly the phone wakes up. But my phone has a delay of a few seconds before I am am aware of a call coming in. Maybe it will be fixed in a future update.
Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.
I've only installed them the same as others but they don't seem to suffer the same problems.
Any one have any fixes?
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foxguard said:
I've only installed them the same as others but they don't seem to suffer the same problems.
Any one have any fixes?
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same problem to me !!! i9100g cm11 last update!!!i hope they fix it!!
yohan7 said:
same problem to me !!! i9100g cm11 last update!!!i hope they fix it!!
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Installed stock and all is fine, have unrooted my phone and now starting fresh to see if helps.... fingers crossed!
foxguard said:
Installed stock and all is fine, have unrooted my phone and now starting fresh to see if helps.... fingers crossed!
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Aaaaaand what happend? Did you resolved problem? I have problem too on cataclysm and hells b43 kernel.
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Aaaaaand what happend? Did you resolved problem? I have problem too on cataclysm and hells b43 kernel.
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I remember having this issue with franco r201 I think, but it went away when I updated the kernel/changed kernels
lopezk38 said:
I remember having this issue with franco r201 I think, but it went away when I updated the kernel/changed kernels
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And now your kernel is?
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And now your kernel is?
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It went away for me with franco r203 but I had to restore a nandroid running franco kernel + r200 and I haven't checked for the bug since
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It went away for me with franco r203 but I had to restore a nandroid running franco kernel + r200 and I haven't checked for the bug since
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I'll try then r203. Thanks
I installed a different ROM with stock kernsl and had same prob.
Did a complete wipe and unroofed the phone, took back to stock and all was ok.
Rerooted the phone, installed PA, all fine. Installed r203 and still all good
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foxguard said:
Hi all.
I've been looking at different threads and a few people talk about it but not seen any fixes.
When I receive a call I get a 3-4 second delay before the screen wakes up meaning I don't know who is call or able to answer the call.
I'm running PA4 with r201 FK
If any one knows a fix please share.
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If you have DU Battery Saver or any similar app which puts your device on low CPU usage upon locking, then uninstall it. It worked perfectly in my case.