Is F2FS worth it? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi All,
So i love my nexus 4 but have read up a little on F2FS. I currently run OMNIROM and love it but would love more performance.
Is going to f2fs worth it? and how do i go about getting OMNIROM working with F2FS? From what i can tell its not compatible and needs to be converted. Then flashed with a proper f2fs recovery, then flashed with a proper kernel correct?
Thanks!

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It's not worth the hassle. There's very little performance gain.

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[Q] Franco's Kernel

Hey I am new to Kernels, I am running CM 10.1 Nightly 0124 build. I just flashed Franco's kernel and was wondering what does this give me? Like settings wise I dont see anything different from CM's kernel
You get under the hood improvement mostly. There are extra features such as force fast charge and under volt on the latest test build, but really, franco kernel has been amazing performing kernel.
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kyokeun1234 said:
You get under the hood improvement mostly. There are extra features such as force fast charge and under volt on the latest test build, but really, franco kernel has been amazing performing kernel.
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So basically its already doing its thing once flashed?
Waynesta said:
So basically its already doing its thing once flashed?
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In my opinion, yes. But you could get a little more into the kernel and change a lot of things, which I don't do since it is already amazing
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Franco's kernel gives me great battery life. You can flash and forget if you want and the default configurations will work just fine. Or if you want to delve into the settings more I would recommend purchasing his app. And he just added UV-ing in the latest test builds
Go in franco's kernel thread, new updates and settings!
Franco kernel changelog: http://minooch.com/franciscofranco/Nexus4/appfiles/nightly-changelog
You should find everything you need in here.
Franco kernel is awesome! im on r61 and cm 10.1
Check the paid version of Franco's kernel app for lots of different tuneables for his kernel.
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The real question is, why did you flash the kernel if you don't know what it does?
franco kernel
I am running Franco kernel r53 and the best thing it has given me is excellent battery life. I am gong on 1 day 11 hours without a charge and have 3 hours of screen on time. I'm running paranoid android instead of CM so I can't say your results will be the same but I am loving this kernel.

What kernel?

Hey everyone... Just got home from buying my nexus 4... rooted a few minutes ago and got pa installed. Some of the kernels I used on my galaxy nexus aren't here which I'm sure will be OK.... Are there any kernels that stand out above the others in any way?
Thanks for the help!
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I'm using Franco Milestone M1 kernel. Seems to be a great combo with PA with about 4.5-5 hrs of SOT. But try other kernel for yourself and see which one is best for you.
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I have tried every kernel here, and the best one that works for me is the enhanced stock kernel. Can under clock, under volt and is the snappiest one . Battery life is good too, plus touch control also works
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EnIXmA said:
I have tried every kernel here, and the best one that works for me is the enhanced stock kernel. Can under clock, under volt and is the snappiest one . Battery life is good too, plus touch control also works
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Link?
Will this be compatible with 0.33 radio and tmobile lte?
It is the enhanced 4.2.2 stock kernel by Faux, you can download it from the first page of his thread.
Yes, it should work fine with .33 radio and LTE.
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Franco r.111 nightly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
fozzie said:
Franco r.111 nightly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
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Got it thanks. Noob q'n, do i need to erase data/wipe cache prior to flashing a new Kernel?
gecko316 said:
Got it thanks. Noob q'n, do i need to erase data/wipe cache prior to flashing a new Kernel?
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that has nothing to do with flashing kernels. dont listen to anyone that says they recommend to, theyre clueless. btw, try trinity kernel. and while youre at it, every kernel here is good. find the one that fills your needs and that your device likes best.
OP as pointed out....
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[Q] Timur and Kexec-Hardboot kernels together!? (using MultiROM AND USBRom together?)

Hey everyone.
i was wondering if i could have Timur's great kernel for USB Host power management AND be able to boot in ubuntu or other android roms, using amazing MultiRom?
i found that i have to use a patch or sth. like that, but i have no idea what i should do.
can anyone give me a step by step guide? noob proof?!!
Timur's kernel already includes the kexec-hardboot patch. When installing Ubuntu with MultiRom you are to select "Don't share kernel with Internal ROM".
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Timur's kernel already includes the kexec-hardboot patch. When installing Ubuntu with MultiRom you are to select "Don't share kernel with Internal ROM".
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Yes, Timur added the patch several months ago. And when you install ubuntu, you dont need to pick dont share kernel. The way multirom is set up, you cant share the kernel, because when you choose ubuntu as the medium, the option is automatically removed.
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I installed the kernel, bud i cant boot into ubuntu touch.
stock 4.2.2 rom, with latest timur kernel ( i could found!)
So something is wrong.
should i install the kernel before ubuntu? Or after?
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mu kernel : timur-usbhost-2013-01-24-jb42.zip
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hamid_valad said:
I installed the kernel, bud i cant boot into ubuntu touch.
stock 4.2.2 rom, with latest timur kernel ( i could found!)
So something is wrong.
should i install the kernel before ubuntu? Or after?
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mu kernel : timur-usbhost-2013-01-24-jb42.zip
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I should have been more clear. The 2013-01-24 kernel does not have tje kexec patch. He implemented it after that date. Use the cm kernel from april or may.
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I should have been more clear. The 2013-01-24 kernel does not have tje kexec patch. He implemented it after that date. Use the cm kernel from april or may.
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Is it ok to use cm kernel on stock rom? :S
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Cm means cyanogenMod, right? So installing the cm kernel on stock rom may harm my device, and the stock kernel doesnt support kexec, right?
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So, my problem gets worse. Can anyone give me a link to stock kernel?
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[Q] CM 10.2 nightly won't boot after flashing franco r191-JSS

Hello,
I am running CM 10.2 (latest nightly). I flashed the franco kernel r191 for the first time and it bricked the phone. The boot animation won't come up. It gets stuck after the Google logo. I would appreciate if you could help me out. Fortunately, I had a full nandroid backup and was able to recover my phone.
I use the TWRP recovery.
Thanks.
You need to learn what the definition of bricked means.
a bricked phone is worthless and unrecoverable, it makes a great paperweight/door stop. flashing a kernel that wont boot is not bricking a phone, and not close, and there are many ways to recover from a non booting kernel, nandroid restore being one way. you can also just flash a good kernel or your rom to recover.
Thank you for clarifying the definition of brick. I did not know that. Please feel free to chime in regarding my original question. Thank you.
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Thank you for clarifying the definition of brick. I did not know that. Please feel free to chime in regarding my original question. Thank you.
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What IS your question? From what I've read, you were able to restore your nandroid, right? Just don't flash that kernel if it messes things up.
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try a different franco kernel. are you sure that you pucjed the right kernel? 4.2.2 kernels dont boot on 4.3, and 4.3 kernels dont boot on 4.2.2.
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try a different franco kernel. are you sure that you pucjed the right kernel? 4.2.2 kernels dont boot on 4.3, and 4.3 kernels dont boot on 4.2.2.
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According to the author, I am supposed to flash the one that has a JSS tag in the file name. http://franciscofranco.minooch.com/Nexus4/4.3/zips/
I am sure I downloaded the correct file and flashed the right version. Since I am new here, I am not allowed to post in the original thread, which is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
iamterence said:
What IS your question? From what I've read, you were able to restore your nandroid, right? Just don't flash that kernel if it messes things up.
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I would like to know whether there is a way to flash the franco kernel on CM 10.2. It seems to be buggy. I wanted to post my question here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
But I need at least 10 posts to ask my question there.
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I would like to know whether there is a way to flash the franco kernel on CM 10.2. It seems to be buggy. I wanted to post my question here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
But I need at least 10 posts to ask my question there.
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no. custom kernels no longer work on cm properly, if at all.thats probably is the reason why franco kernel wont boot. cm changed their base code from aosp to qualcomm a few weeks ago, and that broke the ability to use custom kernels on cm. custom kernels are based on aosp, and qualcomms code breaks stuff because of it.
Thank you so much! Now I understand why.
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when did this start? currently running cm10.2 and Franco190, now I'm scared to update cm as I need Franco for the battery life
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Started a couple of days ago. Not sure if the r191 is the cause or the cm 10.2 nightly.
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As said previously CM is the cause, Franco still remains AOSP based, you can try hellscore kernel, Google it, it as a nice reputation for amazing battery life and has a CM version of it.
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Started a couple of days ago. Not sure if the r191 is the cause or the cm 10.2 nightly.
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it started with a nightly about 2 weeks ago
Thank you! I'll definitely give it a try.
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it started with a nightly about 2 weeks ago
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You're right. I just installed the nightly later on.
mine is Sept build good thing I didn't update
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albundy2010 said:
You need to learn what the definition of bricked means.
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a bricked phone is worthless and unrecoverable, it makes a great paperweight/door stop. flashing a kernel that wont boot is not bricking a phone, and not close, and there are many ways to recover from a non booting kernel, nandroid restore being one way. you can also just flash a good kernel or your rom to recover.
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Aka: soft brick.
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Aka: soft brick.
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I don't even like the way that term is used to be honest. To me a soft brick is more or less something that requires a JTAG.
A bootloop or a failed boot just isn't any type of brick at all really as far as I'm concerned.
You really should change the title of the thread. Franco does great work and really does not need to be slandered. After all cm is preventing your device from booting not Franco's kernel. If you want to rant maybe you could change the title to cm bricked my phone
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which unofficial cm11?

There are some cm11 daily builds for our devices. Which one do you recommend to use? Thanks.
İ think you dont use cm11.. İ suggest psx rom.. Fast, smooth ve stable.. You should try it..you will like it
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I second this question. I've seen around 5 unofficial CM11 builds. Of those, which one is good?
Side question, so far, which 4.4 ROM works the best?
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İ am using psx kitkat rom.. While i using 4.3 i was using. My favourite is psx rom.. Exactly you should install and live speed
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the "what is best" topics aren't really allowed on this forum.
OP is asking about CyanogenMod, not PSX.
You should use Euroskank, it's the next closest to official ÇyanogenMod.
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/
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Most of them are going to be nearly identical unless the builder has added their own changes. I personally use these, just make sure you choose the ones tagged 4.4, as the poster also does 4.3 and 4.2 builds on a nightly basis.
I'd recommend building your own, if you're capable.
I normally flash whichever one is the most recently compiled. Got to have the latest version right? On the odexed version by Bruce and i think it's the best performer bit i always like euroskank. Always had features before they are merged
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