I've just flashed the latest version of paranoid android, loving it so far but was wondering about kernels and their benefits? What changes can you make and how exactly does it make the device any better?
joeyh51 said:
I've just flashed the latest version of paranoid android, loving it so far but was wondering about kernels and their benefits? What changes can you make and how exactly does it make the device any better?
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Read the OPs of the kernel threads to get an idea of what they offer and decide which features you're looking for. Many offer the ability to over/underclock (not sure why you'd want to overclock when we're already running at 1.7, but to each his own I guess), others address the thermal throttling issues, but in general they usually include general improvements over the stock kernel. Make a backup and flash a few to see how they run.
Firstly, let me give MASSIVE props to mskip for turning rooting a new baby from a horror into an ice cream on the beach with his S3 Toolkit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488).
I began my android journey 2 years ago with the original S1 i9000. It was awesome, I fell in love, i rooted and flashed everything from stock root to cyanogen / darky / MIUI to debusROM. I ended up using MIUI for a while and eventually settled for the most stable ROM - cyanogen 9 (stable version).
I have just bought an SGS3 and face a dilemma. Without custom ROMs, the android (read:samsung) experience if unsatisfactory to say the least. However I need this phone to WORK, so cannot afford flashing buggy ROMs. Cyanogen 10 is only released as a nightly (unstable), and while some people say its fine, others say it doesn't play well with the S3.
I'm looking for a JB ROM that is as stable as a brick ****house and will not give me any issues. This is not a "best rom" thread because that implies subjectivity. This is a binary query, a yes / no statement. Either its stable 10 / 10 or its unstable 1-9 / 10.
I'm leaning towards WanamLite (from what I've read), but would like input on which custom ROMs offer a completely stable experience, with everything working.
Thanks for your replies, thanks for this awesome community, thanks devs, yo.
Cape Town, South Africa
I am a constantly dissatisfied rom slut, and I have tried at least 95% of the roms out there ranging from Samsung based MIUI to CM10.1 and there have only been quite a few that I've really come to like.
On the aosp side, there's CM10.1, which I deeply love. Though, I don't stay on it for longer periods because it has its fair share of bugs. All because of Samsung's unwillingness to give out the sources needed for the exynos SoC.
JellyBam (another aosp rom) is also quite nice because it's a mix of three aosp roms. CM, AOKP and ParanoidAndroid.
On the Sammy side, there's the Omega series. Absolutely wonderful Samsung based rom. Touchwiz isn't as near beautiful as AOSP is, though it's not bug ridden either.
WanamLite is okay, but I like Omega better. Greeks now their stuff.
I'm swaying back and forth between aosp and Samsung like a palm tree on a windy day.
Thanks for the reply. So Omega is like stock, but with extended power menu, more control, etc?
That might be the way to go, even if it is samsung...
I HAVE A BUILD / BASEBAND QUESTION
I am slightly confused as to what is important. My stock details read:
Baseband Version:
I9300XXDLID
Build Number:
JRO03C.I9300XXDLJ1
The baseband is my modem, right? And the build of a rom i flash needs to be similar to what I already have? What if I can't find a custom rom with the same details? Does it not matter?
I don't remember i9000 rom flashing being this complex with regards to build numbers...
jonalexgalaxy said:
Thanks for the reply. So Omega is like stock, but with extended power menu, more control, etc?
That might be the way to go, even if it is samsung...
I HAVE A BUILD / BASEBAND QUESTION
I am slightly confused as to what is important. My stock details read:
Baseband Version:
I9300XXDLID
Build Number:
JRO03C.I9300XXDLJ1
The baseband is my modem, right? And the build of a rom i flash needs to be similar to what I already have? What if I can't find a custom rom with the same details? Does it not matter?
I don't remember i9000 rom flashing being this complex with regards to build numbers...
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Yes, Omega is like stock, though with a black statusbar, blue circular battery icon and some good looking quick toggle icons, plus a lot of mods.
You don't need the rom to match your current setup, so long as the rom you flash is for the i9300; you're good to go.
Omega +1
Lightning fast updates and a ton of options. The largest ROM following cant be wrong.
jinosong said:
Omega +1
Lightning fast updates and a ton of options. The largest ROM following cant be wrong.
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Thanks guys.
busy downloading Omega 44.1 (XXUFMB3) 4.2.1.
Wow.. i remember when roms were 150mb!
Once this is downloaded, what kernel do you suggest? The one that comes with Omega? Also, where can I find a list of modems, and how to i find out which one is good for South Africa?
jonalexgalaxy said:
Thanks guys.
busy downloading Omega 44.1 (XXUFMB3) 4.2.1.
Wow.. i remember when roms were 150mb!
Once this is downloaded, what kernel do you suggest? The one that comes with Omega? Also, where can I find a list of modems, and how to i find out which one is good for South Africa?
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Aosp roms ate around 150 mb
If going with omega 44.1 = stock kernel.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
jonalexgalaxy said:
Thanks for the reply. So Omega is like stock, but with extended power menu, more control, etc?
That might be the way to go, even if it is samsung...
I HAVE A BUILD / BASEBAND QUESTION
I am slightly confused as to what is important. My stock details read:
Baseband Version:
I9300XXDLID
Build Number:
JRO03C.I9300XXDLJ1
The baseband is my modem, right? And the build of a rom i flash needs to be similar to what I already have? What if I can't find a custom rom with the same details? Does it not matter?
I don't remember i9000 rom flashing being this complex with regards to build numbers...
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baseband is your modem......there are two modem threads, one with just modems, and one with modems and their corresponding RIL, I suggest using the latter.
Don't worry about the build, not relevant really.
Follow induction from the thread for installation, and just as a foot note
I advice putting your Rom on the ext sd card, several Roms ask in the installer if you want to do a super wipe prior to installation, this will wipe internal ad, hence the advise! Don't forget to make a nandroid, do a titanium, and most importantly back up your efs with HC-KTool from Play store
Thanks. Please explain what the latter actually is? I've flashed tons of modems in my i9000 days, but never heard of a RIL.
I wish devs always released an Odin-flashable version. Always so much easier.
jonalexgalaxy said:
Thanks. Please explain what the latter actually is? I've flashed tons of modems in my i9000 days, but never heard of a RIL.
I wish devs always released an Odin-flashable version. Always so much easier.
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RIL = Radio Interface Layer, has some carrier specific info as far as I know.
Flashing a modem in recovery is easier than doing it with Odin, but most modems have both versions available
don't go with omega 44.1 if you want a stable rom. it 's based on a samsung 4.2.1 leak and pretty buggy as of what i've heard. Try the 43 which is the latest 4.1.2 based omega.
Enviado desde mi GT-I9300
+1 for omega 43 using it now and its, well... epic!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
As usual,a best Rom thread in disguise
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Omega 43 w/ PERSEUS kernel. It's an amazing kernel with features like screen calibration and custom cpu governor tweaks.
My screen looks SO MUCH BETTER bc of Perseus. The new calibration profile is beautiful. I can't believe how ugly the S3 screen was compared to now. Finally, I have true whites and blacks.
There are other kernels like Siyah, yank555 and Boeffla. But Perseus is the deepest and most sophisticated.
Also, forget sounds tweaks like Acid and Boeffla. Go straight to MegaBassMods. Other sound mods cancel each other out. MegaBassMods offers no nonsense bass with an EQ.
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This seems like a "best ROM" thread which aren't normally allowed. Everyone has their own opinion and what works for them best. I would look at features and bugs and see what fits you best.
Hey, I've got a question, what is the most recommend kernels for cm10.2 or AOSP 4.3? I'm so confused and torn because there are so many!
I need a kernel for great battery life but still awesome improved performance in games, video streaming,etc. Please Help!!!
arDroid.99 said:
Hey, I've got a question, what is the most recommend kernels for cm10.2 or AOSP 4.3? I'm so confused and torn because there are so many!
I need a kernel for great battery life but still awesome improved performance in games, video streaming,etc. Please Help!!!
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There are only two forms of kernel.. JWR and JSS. most recommended would be Faux,franco Hellscore.. See the ROM you are trying and accordingly flash the kernel.
Rohit02 said:
There are two forms of kernel.. JWR and JSS. most recommended would be Faux,franco Hellscore.. See the ROM you are trying and accordingly flash the kernel.
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this is not the truth, this is only your opinion, nothing more.
every device reacts differently with every kernel. therefore it is best to try as many kernels as you can to find the kernel that is best with your personal device. one person say that xxx kernel is the best, another says that yyyy is the best, but in reality there is no best kernel. anyways, these what are the best kernel/rom threads are not allowed on xda, as "best" is an opinion not a fact.
There is no "best" ROM/Kernel threads allowed on XDA, reason being is whats "best" for you may not be "best" for someone else . Head over to the development section and see which "best" suits you.
It would be nice to have a kernel similar to Nameless/Emotion kernel for 910G/F CM based roms. I have been using CM12.1 since a few months and the battery life sucks. Is there any kernel available or will there be? I would be glad to hear about it. Wish Emotion R23 kernel had a CM variant. Or is the development for this device on the verge of dying.
The problem is that most kernels are not developed any more. The only one I found that possibly still is in development is the Emotion Kernel. I am not sure about this however.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rvxdm018fdm1o/EMOTION_KERNELS_NOTE4
Rintenfinten said:
The problem is that most kernels are not developed any more. The only one I found that possibly still is in development is the Emotion Kernel. I am not sure about this however.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rvxdm018fdm1o/EMOTION_KERNELS_NOTE4
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I wish someone did make a kernel, bored with the touchwiz UI and NON-multi DPI crap and issues. Atleast if RR, Temasek and Bliss teams would provide exclusive kernel zips, it would have been awesome.
CMRemix is the only one I think. I'm saying that because the kernel that comes with his ROM is the only one with extra features like more governors and it also supports voltage control. Only MM AOSP I have seen that supports that.
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CMRemix is the only one I think. I'm saying that because the kernel that comes with his ROM is the only one with extra features like more governors and it also supports voltage control. Only MM AOSP I have seen that supports that.
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Does the developer provide an exclusive kernel file, i couldnt find any!
Is there a way to use (extraxt and flash) the kernel from the cmremix rom in pure AOSP (CM12.1) ?
Hi, what's the best kernel for balanced battery/performance?
I'm running an AOSP ROM btw.
nardow said:
Hi, what's the best kernel for balanced battery/performance?
I'm running an AOSP ROM btw.
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What ROM did you flash exactly? There are lots of AOSP-based ROMs out there.
For kernels, in my opinion, stay with the default one of your ROM as it's the most compatible. If you want to flash other kernels, search for them using XDA search function. Visit those kernels' threads and read comments there. Try them and decide which kernel is best for your use case.
Cheers! :fingers-crossed: