[MARSHMALLOW] Qualcomm Adreno GPU Drivers for Nexus 5 | Updated [09/12/15]

[mastero9017]

Qualcomm just released their new GPU binaries on developer site
https://developer.qualcomm.com/software/adreno-gpu-sdk/tools​

New drivers are intended for latest Marshmallow MRA58
Release date: 09h of December​

This release contains a developer preview of the user-mode driver binaries for Qualcomm Adreno 3xx/4xx GPU on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 7 devices running Google Android Marshmallow. It has been tested with MRA58 factory image. This release is intended only for developers, and does not meet our customer release quality. Please refer to the included readme file for installation.​

Downloads:
Nexus 5 Click!
Nexus 6 Click!
Nexus 7 Click!​

Zips are identical to Quallcomm's website and should work on any 6.0 ROM.​

Instalation:
Go to recovery and flash zip.​

Possible benefits?
Small increase of overall performance.
Changelog?
There is no actual changelog of those drivers on Quallcomm's website.
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[gverma1]

Hi. Pardon my ignorance but what exactly will these help in? I have a rooted N5 on mra58k with latest twrp.

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[savantist]

sorry for asking, but, it says on Qualcomm page:

"This release contains a developer preview of the user-mode driver binaries for Qualcomm Adreno 3xx/4xx GPU on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 7 devices running Google Android Marshmallow. It has been tested with MRA58K factory image. This release is intended only for developers, and does not meet our customer release quality."

is it really safe to flash it and not having weird/buggy driver?

EDIT:
http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/gpu-drivers-nexus-5-compatible-android-t2629123
4.4.2 has it before.

 

[h20ray]

sorry for asking, but, it says on Qualcomm page:

"This release contains a developer preview of the user-mode driver binaries for Qualcomm Adreno 3xx/4xx GPU on Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 7 devices running Google Android Marshmallow. It has been tested with MRA58K factory image. This release is intended only for developers, and does not meet our customer release quality."

is it really safe to flash it and not having weird/buggy driver?

lets try om. will try on my N6.
lel

 

[savantist]

lets try om. will try on my N6.
lel

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let's try it together Mr. Andik

EDIT:
just flashed it on Stock 6.0 non-root hammerhead. Feels good, no issues at all.

 

[fix1147@gmail.com]

flashed on stock M, all fine, thanx

 

[flowserver]

I can flash it with stock recovery?

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[robby_tan]

Can't download on mediafire using *any* mobile browser. Maybe mirror link please?

 

[Meowdib]

Nexus 5 + Cataclysm working.

 

[questionquince]

Stock, rooted, Blu Spark r30: working fine.

 

[savantist]

I can flash it with stock recovery?

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

I'm afraid not.

 

[suku_patel_22]

Flashed on N6 running Cataclysm.

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[}{Alienz}{]

...what does this change?

Aren't drivers included in a ROM or kernel?

 

[h354373]

Nexus 5 + Cataclysm + Racer Kernel working.

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk

 

[tsvibu]

Thank you for thr last update. Now Antutu benchmark test run without constantly crash at the 3D Performance phase of the test.

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[schmos]

Would be helpful if anyone can mention the benefits of updating the drivers. Is it only for Gaming/Graphics or anything else.

 

[benleonheart]

Would be helpful if anyone can mention the benefits of updating the drivers. Is it only for Gaming/Graphics or anything else.

+1, Genuinely interested as well.

 

[superdild]

Thank you for thr last update. Now Antutu benchmark test run without constantly crash at the 3D Performance phase of the test.

+1
(first test with new gpu driver + Android 6.0 + hellscore b11-M(default settings) got 37730 )

saluti, mario

 

[The-Droidster]

Yes! Works. Stock Debloated - ExKernel

 

[Dark_Eyes_]

Would be helpful if anyone can mention the benefits of updating the drivers. Is it only for Gaming/Graphics or anything else.

Well Qualcomm updated their gpu drivers because they fixed (possibly really small) bugs and got better performance/less battery consumption with those new drivers. It doesn't mean end user will benefit from it in a noticeable way, but having the latest code doesn't hurt. Is it worth the hassle, i don't know (I'm not going to update), but if you are looking for bleeding edge development, backup and try it out. If anything goes wrong you can always go back. Don't expect to much from it though.