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[pkgnex]

Any idea why I still don't have an update to .70 available in the play store? I have .67 and it says there is no update. I still can't even download the latest kernel on A12.

 

[flar2]

Any idea why I still don't have an update to .70 available in the play store? I have .67 and it says there is no update. I still can't even download the latest kernel on A12.

The rollout is slow due to the major changes

That has no bearing on the 12 beta kernel availability. I don't know why you aren't getting that on the P4, it downloads fine for me ( EXKM version doesn't matter).

 

[pkgnex]

The rollout is slow due to the major changes

That has no bearing on the 12 beta kernel availability. I don't know why you aren't getting that on the P4, it downloads fine for me ( EXKM version doesn't matter).

Thanks for the prompt reply.

I guess I'll wait for beta's and see if it fixes itself!

 

[flar2]

Just a note about new storage policies from Google and what it means for apps and users

Apps that get updated (or new apps) are *not* allowed to ask for storage permissions anymore, we have to use the storage access framework (SAF). The exception is file explorers, and they need special approval.

This means you will increasingly see apps using Android's file chooser. This is now the case for EXKM, as you will use the system file chooser to select a directory to store downloads and backups. I have also converted DevCheck to use SAF, and my new app, AppDash, also uses it.

I am seeing ActivityNotFound exceptions from using SAF on all three of these apps. The reason is because some users have disabled or uninstalled the "Files" system app (not to be confused with "Files by Google", I'm talking about the system app that comes with your phone).

Don't disable/freeze/hibernate/uninstall the Files app, it is needed to choose files with SAF and many apps (and eventually all apps that deal with files) depend on this. Basically, any app that uses files has to start using SAF unless they never update again.

Also make sure your custom ROM dev includes Files in their ROMs

 

[pkgnex]

The rollout is slow due to the major changes

That has no bearing on the 12 beta kernel availability. I don't know why you aren't getting that on the P4, it downloads fine for me ( EXKM version doesn't matter).

@flar2,

So I got version .70 a few days ago and it still said "can't find compatible version" or whatever.

Then last night, all of a sudden it was recognized and I could download and flash it with no issues.

I have a theory... A12 beta 3 shipped with a security date of August 1, even though it came out in mid-July. The August security date for all the non-beta Android versions just updated to August yesterday, I think.

This is probably not a coincidence. I'm guessing exkm may not have recognized a security patch level that was future-dated?

 

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Just a note about new storage policies from Google and what it means for apps and users

Apps that get updated (or new apps) are *not* allowed to ask for storage permissions anymore, we have to use the storage access framework (SAF). The exception is file explorers, and they need special approval.

This means you will increasingly see apps using Android's file chooser. This is now the case for EXKM, as you will use the system file chooser to select a directory to store downloads and backups. I have also converted DevCheck to use SAF, and my new app, AppDash, also uses it.

I am seeing ActivityNotFound exceptions from using SAF on all three of these apps. The reason is because some users have disabled or uninstalled the "Files" system app (not to be confused with "Files by Google", I'm talking about the system app that comes with your phone).

Don't disable/freeze/hibernate/uninstall the Files app, it is needed to choose files with SAF and many apps (and eventually all apps that deal with files) depend on this. Basically, any app that uses files has to start using SAF unless they never update again.

Also make sure your custom ROM dev includes Files in their ROMs

Thanks for the heads up.

I was struggling to know why the EXKM keep asking me to enable Android Files. Can't even use the app. I thought Solid Explorer app is sufficient. But after reading your explanations, well, I guess it's time to revive back the Android Files app.

I'm using LineageOS 18.1. Now I enabled back my Files app (com.android.documentsui), and can use the EXKM app normally.

 

[flar2]

I'm getting a lot of flak for this change, but this is the way Google says it has to be.

For those asking for an alternative, if I make a chooser, none of the other file explorer apps show up. Only the Files app seems to have the power to grant the necessary access permissions.

 

[flar2]

@flar2,

So I got version .70 a few days ago and it still said "can't find compatible version" or whatever.

Then last night, all of a sudden it was recognized and I could download and flash it with no issues.

I have a theory... A12 beta 3 shipped with a security date of August 1, even though it came out in mid-July. The August security date for all the non-beta Android versions just updated to August yesterday, I think.

This is probably not a coincidence. I'm guessing exkm may not have recognized a security patch level that was future-dated?

It was a backend server change I had to make

 

[pkgnex]

It was a backend server change I had to make.

Thanks for making it!

 

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In the attached image. Any idea why there's a swap file option? It exist after I play around with the "Swapper - ROOT" app from PlayStore. Was going to test for fun, but seems like it messed up my device, and that app isn't stable for SWAP.

The swap file option just sit there. When I tap on it, it said "Operation failed". How do I remove the swap file option? I guess I need to play around in the root files, but don't know where to start. Probably there's something that need to be deleted or adjust.

 

[flar2]

In the attached image. Any idea why there's a swap file option? It exist after I play around with the "Swapper - ROOT" app from PlayStore. Was going to test for fun, but seems like it messed up my device, and that app isn't stable for SWAP.

The swap file option just sit there. When I tap on it, it said "Operation failed". How do I remove the swap file option? I guess I need to play around in the root files, but don't know where to start. Probably there's something that need to be deleted or adjust.

Don't use any other apps, only EXKM if you want to change swap, zram or memory settings. The other app probably tried to make a swapfile, which is a terrible idea on a phone. Don't do it.

 

[ZwoelVi]

Hi guys, can someone tell me if the kernel works on the Pixel 5 with Android 12 Beta 3? Because when I tried that 2 weeks ago, I could no longer start my device.

 

[flar2]

Hi guys, can someone tell me if the kernel works on the Pixel 5 with Android 12 Beta 3? Because when I tried that 2 weeks ago, I could no longer start my device.

No, there is no working kernel for Android 12 yet

 

[Rex_251]

When I am flashing something it shows me like this on the screenshot plus my system data/storage is not even shown in twrp recovery also which is really a headache can you help me please.

 

[flar2]

When I am flashing something it shows me like this on the screenshot plus my system data/storage is not even shown in twrp recovery also which is really a headache can you help me please.

Can you provide any more detail? Seems strange

 

[Rex_251]

Can you provide any more detail? Seems strang

Can you provide any more detail? Seems strange

Motorola Moto One Fusion+
ROM - Pixel Experience Plus 11
Android 11
Kernel - Kensur kernel
Logcat of the device is attached
--> Internal storage filetype - f2fs
--> System storage filetype - ext4
CPU Governor - schedutil
In TWRP it just shows unable to mount storage, etc. errors.

 

[Rex_251]

Motorola Moto One Fusion+
ROM - Pixel Experience Plus 11
Android 11
Kernel - Kensur kernel
Logcat of the device is attached
--> Internal storage filetype - f2fs
--> System storage filetype - ext4
CPU Governor - schedutil
In TWRP it just shows unable to mount storage, etc. errors.

 

[theistus]

Hi, pixel 4a 5g owner here. We haven't had an update since p5-1.07 in may. I'm wondering if we'll get an updated kernel soon? It's almost September.

 

[flar2]

Hi, pixel 4a 5g owner here. We haven't had an update since p5-1.07 in may. I'm wondering if we'll get an updated kernel soon? It's almost September.

I haven't been able to build the latest versions. 1.07 should still work fine until I figure out the problem.

 

[theistus]

I haven't been able to build the latest versions. 1.07 should still work fine until I figure out the problem.

Thanks man, I appreciate all you do.