[EOL][MOD] BlackenedMod v4.0 (Pixel 4 / Pixel 4 XL)

[xFirefly93]

Introduction:

Hello everyone!

This script is created with the goal of improving both battery life and performance on our Google Pixel 4 / Pixel 4 XL devices, and should be seen as a fully simple, and customized, under-the-hood kernel configuration with a lot of neat, and carefully selected, adjustments for a notable better device experience, ideal as a top-notch daily driver.


Note: This script is not recommended to be modified or customized by the user.

The latest release can be found here.

Features:

• Reduced battery consumption
• Device specific enhancements for best possible balance between battery life & performance
• Disabled a lot of useless stuff at kernel level (Improves battery life as well as performance)
• Power efficiency enhancements
• Wide IO block tuning (Reduces the possibility of hiccups, lags and overhead)
• Possibly other miscellaneous things I've forgotten to write down here, both big and small.

Requirements / what you need for getting this script fully working:

• An unlocked bootloader
• Your own specific choice of kernel
• Latest supported version of Magisk
• Busybox for Android NDK Magisk Module by @osm0sis
• Patience

Installation / How-To use & abuse:

• 1) Download the attached ZIP
• 2) Extract the script(s)
• 3) Move the script to the following location;
  /data/adb/service.d and give it the following & needed file permissions (0775)
• 4) Reboot your phone, let Android boot to the launcher and let Magisk boot service do its crucial magic (takes a few seconds before the scripts is fully up and running around behind the scenes)
• 5) Enjoy!

Telegram:
If you want to try out betas / previews of my script before they are officially released, or just hangout and chat a little, then join the official Telegram group here

Disclaimer:
This is presented as "what if". If this modification screws up or breaks anything for you, I am not the one to be held responsible. It's a free will to try out this kind of changes / modifications / addons / tweaks, just don't blame the inventors for eventual bad results and/or screw-ups.

Credits:

• @pkgnex for inspiring me walking into this partially unknown territory.
• @flar2 for his excellent EXKM application
• @osm0sis for his Magisk Busybox module
• Everyone that I've forgotten to mention here

To-Do list:

• Optimize and properly tune things even further for best possible balance between battery life, system responsivness and performance

Contributors:
@xFirefly93

Created: 2019-11-03
Last updated: 2020-05-24

 

[xFirefly93]

Update!

Note: It is recommended that you reboot your phone after you have applied v1.0 so the personal and fully customized changes takes full effect and is fully up & running as intended. Don't forget to also flash the Busybox Magisk module!

Version v1.0 (Initial release):
- Initial release for the whole Google Pixel 4 (XL) line-up
- Customizations for both performance and battery life
- Added a neat readme on how-to apply BlackenedMod
- Properly customized the filesystem mounts options for overall improved system responsivness and UI fluidity
- Blocked a couple fully safe-to-block kernel wakelocks
- Set Westwood as the default TCP congestion algorithm
- Enabled panel ULPS props (reduces power consumption)
- Adjusted IO block behaviour (improves UI responsivness)
- A few additional adjustments both here as well as there

If you optionally want to donate a beer or five as a way to show your appreciation for all the dedicated hours and work that I am putting into this mod on a daily rate - then this link is the way to go:

Donations

Enjoy!

 

[CyberpodS2]

Update!

Note: It is recommended that you reboot your phone after you have applied v1.0 so the personal and fully customized changes takes full effect and is fully up & running as intended. Don't forget to also flash the Busybox Magisk module!

Version v1.0 (Initial release):
- Initial release for the whole Google Pixel 4 (XL) line-up
- Customizations for both performance and battery life
- Added a neat readme on how-to apply BlackenedMod
- Properly customized the filesystem mounts options for overall improved system responsivness and UI fluidity
- Blocked a couple fully safe-to-block kernel wakelocks
- Set Westwood as the default TCP congestion algorithm
- Enabled panel ULPS props (reduces power consumption)
- Adjusted IO block behaviour (improves UI responsivness)
- A few additional adjustments both here as well as there

If you optionally want to donate a beer or five as a way to show your appreciation for all the dedicated hours and work that I am putting into this mod on a daily rate - then this link is the way to go:

Donations

Enjoy!

Awesome dude. Great to see you here!! Are you sporting a shiny new 4XL yourself??

 

[xFirefly93]

Awesome dude. Great to see you here!! Are you sporting a shiny new 4XL yourself??

Yrp

A black 64gb P4XL here, what about you?

:highfive:

 

[CyberpodS2]

Haha, oh yes. I am.

A black 64gb P4XL, what about you?

:highfive:

White 128 4XL

---------- Post added at 11:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:49 AM ----------

I see the readme states we need to set permissions to 775 now. The OP still shows the 755.

 

[CyberpodS2]

Good so far...

 

[xFirefly93]

White 128 4XL

---------- Post added at 11:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:49 AM ----------

I see the readme states we need to set permissions to 775 now. The OP still shows the 755.

Thanks, I forgot to change it.

My bad, it's fixed now.

 

[Maverick Jester]

Looks like the old Pixel 2 XL crew is upgrading to the 4 XL. I'll have to get aboard that train soon

 

[xFirefly93]

Looks like the old Pixel 2 XL crew is upgrading to the 4 XL. I'll have to get aboard that train soon

Haha, indeed, though in my case - I've upgraded to a 3XL, 3a XL, Xperia 1 and 4XL the last ~5-6 months (which all of them are being pretty much used at a average daily rate), but my brand new 4XL is obviously my new daily driver.

It's worth mentioning that my dusty old Google Pixel 2 is though still running and running strong even now today.

:highfive:

 

[Badger50]

Looks like the old Pixel 2 XL crew is upgrading to the 4 XL. I'll have to get aboard that train soon

Old...in my case is definitely the operative word! ???

Haha, indeed, though in my case - I've upgraded to a 3XL, 3a XL, Xperia 1 and 4XL the last ~5-6 months (which all of them are being pretty much used at a average daily rate), but my brand new 4XL is obviously my new daily driver.

It's worth mentioning that my dusty old Google Pixel 2 is though still running and running strong even now today.

:highfive:

Dang ol friend, your definitely a gadget junkie! And we all thank you for that! ???

 

[xFirefly93]

Dang ol friend, your definitely a gadget junkie! And we all thank you for that! ???

Being a tech junkie isn't cheap, but it's hell a lot worth it!

 

[Badger50]

Being a tech junkie isn't cheap, but it's hell a lot worth it!

No it's not! But, like the saying goes...you can't take it with you! Might as well party while you can! ??

 

[xFirefly93]

No it's not! But, like the saying goes...you can't take it with you! Might as well party while you can! ??

Can bring up a party with myself and my devices, getting em' drunk with some flashoholic bottles..

EDIT: Just kidding, just kidding.

 

[CyberpodS2]

Can bring up a party with myself and my devices, getting em' drunk with some flashoholic bottles..

EDIT: Just kidding, just kidding.

LOL I can say with 100% certainty that alcohol has been a contributing factor in more than a couple of my soft bricks...

 

[wrongway213]

I got into Android because I needed to find a hobby (other than smoking) to keep me busy when I quit drinking I can't imagine how many devices I'd have destroyed doing this stuff drunk.

 

[Maverick Jester]

Some more OT questions, but you guys are the perfect target audience:

How does the Pixel 4 XL stack up to the 2 XL?
Anything you miss from the 2 XL?
Biggest improvement over the 2 XL?
Which colour and storage capacity did you go for, and why?

 

[Badger50]

Some more OT questions, but you guys are the perfect target audience:

How does the Pixel 4 XL stack up to the 2 XL?
Anything you miss from the 2 XL?
Biggest improvement over the 2 XL?
Which colour and storage capacity did you go for, and why?

Well....I definitely like the speed, sound, screen, and fluidity of the 4 over the 2.
My battery life is pretty close on both of them. I'm a light user, no social media or games, just mainly browsing, talking, texting, and of course...XDA. I will likely get 8-10 hours of SOT on the 4, juat like I did on the 2(see pic for current stats).

I definitely miss the FP sensor on the 2. Face ID is ok, and works pretty well, but not as convenient as just reaching for the 2 and touching the sensor without having to look at it.

I got the black google version with 64 storage, just like my 2 was. I don't need a lot of storage. Heck I only have 1.6 gigs used on my drive storage, so you probably guessed I'm not a big camera guy. And as far as that goes, I can't tell much difference, or really care about picture quality since they all look about the same to me.

I do like the size and feel of the 4 over the 2. Both phones have Spigen tough armor cases, but the 4 just fits in pockets better, and feels better in my hand. Especially my left hand since it only has 4 fingers.

So that my 2 cents worth coming from a 60 year old retired, curmudgeon, but fun loving kinda guy...especially if beer, Scotch and fire are involved! :good:

 

[Kevtrejo37]

Well....I definitely like the speed, sound, screen, and fluidity of the 4 over the 2.
My battery life is pretty close on both of them. I'm a light user, no social media or games, just mainly browsing, talking, texting, and of course...XDA. I will likely get 8-10 hours of SOT on the 4, juat like I did on the 2(see pic for current stats).

I definitely miss the FP sensor on the 2. Face ID is ok, and works pretty well, but not as convenient as just reaching for the 2 and touching the sensor without having to look at it.

I got the black google version with 64 storage, just like my 2 was. I don't need a lot of storage. Heck I only have 1.6 gigs used on my drive storage, so you probably guessed I'm not a big camera guy. And as far as that goes, I can't tell much difference, or really care about picture quality since they all look about the same to me.

I do like the size and feel of the 4 over the 2. Both phones have Spigen tough armor cases, but the 4 just fits in pockets better, and feels better in my hand. Especially my left hand since it only has 4 fingers.

So that my 2 cents worth coming from a 60 year old retired, curmudgeon, but fun loving kinda guy...especially if beer, Scotch and fire are involved! :good:

Dis awesome sauce haha I want to see what it will look on p4 floral

 

[CraigUK87]

I can't seem to get mine to work...any ideas?

 

[Kevtrejo37]

I can't seem to get mine to work...any ideas?

Won't work if you do not follow instructions correctly bro