[MOD][4.4.4] XperiatweakZ2 v3.2 (Upd 03/03: support for MoonWalker Revolution v2.4)

[nreuge]

We have a powerful device but some system tweaks can still bring a more enhanced experience.

I present you XperiatweakZ2 v3.2

Stock rom .167 rooted (deodexed or not) or eXistenZ v4.0.0 & v4.5.0 or MoonWalker Revolution v2.3 & v2.4 is an absolute requirement to use this mod. Stock kernel or Custom kernel.

Features:

1- build.prop add-ons:
- dalvik tweaks
- dns tweaks (removed - see 2nd post)
- 100% jpeg quality
- force 2D & 3D GPU rendering
- performance tweaks
- battery tweaks

2- Scripts :
- cleaner
- remount optimized
- eMMC readahead increased (optional)
- conservative governor (optional) for all cores, better performances than stock ondemand or interactive
- kill media server at boot
- darky zipalign of apps and system apps,
- databases optimized by sqlite3

Requirements:
- Stock rom 4.4.4 /.167 rooted or eXistenZ v4.0.0 / v4.5.0 or MoonWalker Revolution v2.3 / v2.4
- Busybox
- Smanager (if you have [NUT]'s XZDualRecovery (this is the case with rom eXistenZ), busybox is already installed and don't update it or you will lose recovery)

The mod is stable. But as said: it's at your own risk blablabla blabla...

Installation:
1- Do a backup in recovery first,
2- Flash XperiaTweakZ2_v3.2_Stock167.zip (stock .167) or XperiaTweakZ2_v3.2_eXistenZ_vxxx.zip or XperiaTweakZ2_v3.2_MoonWalker_Rev_vxxx.zip, and reboot
Only for MoonWalker Revolution: delete scripts 1 to 7 in /system/etc/init.d
3- Open SManager and select the scripts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 in /system/etc/XperiatweakZ2,
Set script 1 & 2 as "su" and "boot" and don't forget to save the configurations,
Script 3 (readahead): set as "su" and "boot", unless you already have your own readahead settings in Fauxclock (or another app),
Script 4 (conservative governor): set as "su" and "boot", unless you already have your own governor settings in another app,
Set script 5 as "su" and "boot" (only for Stock rom, script already present in eXistenZ rom),
For script 6 & 7 (zipalign & sqlite), set them as "su" but not "boot", it's better to schedule it to run once a week rather than at each boot (advanced settings in SManager).
4- Reboot and enjoy
If v3.1 was previously installed and configured in SManager: backup first and just flash v3.2

Note: do not use these scripts as init.d scripts, some of them won't work.

Future updates of the mod: I'll keep this mod updated with the next firmwares. Some tweaks may be added. Suggestions are welcome...

Updates:
- 03/03 (v3.2): support for rom MoonWalker Revolution v2.4
- 03/02 (v3.2): support for rom MoonWalker Revolution v2.3
- 19/01 (v3.2): support for rom MoonWalker Revolution v2.0
- 16/01 (v3.2): support for rom eXistenZ v4.5.0
- 30/12 (v3.2): conservative governor for all cores, various little fixes, support for eXistenZ v4.0.0
- 14/11 (v3.1): zipalign of priv-app apps fixed + support for rom eXistenZ v3.1.5
- 12/11 (v3): missing zipalign fixed, zipalign of priv-app apps, kill media server script added, new battery and performances tweaks
- 08/11 (v2): support for stock rom 4.4.4 / FW .167
- 14/10 (v2): support for rom eXistenZ v3.1.5
- 29/07 (v2): support for firmware .314 - eMMC readahead increased (optional) - conservative governor (optional)

 

[nreuge]

Change your DNS with DNS Changer (Upd 13/10):

Using alternative nameservers like Google DNS or OpenDNS can dramatically speed up your browsing. You can also bypass local DNS filters.
A DNS tweak was included in XperiatweakZ2, but it does not longer work. I propose to use the app DNS changer, which works perfectly.

Instructions:
- Install DNS Changer,
- launch the app,
- select primary DNS: US - Google 1 (whatever your country), i.e. 8.8.8.8,
- select Alternate DNS: US - Google 2 (whatever your country), i.e. 8.8.4.4,
- Go to the app settings,
- Check Auto apply for Wifi and for 3G,
- Check Auto set primary DNS,
- Choose from available: US - Google 1,
- Check Auto set alternate DNS,
- Choose from available: US - Google 2,
- Enjoy

Now, browsing may be faster and the selected DNS will persit after reboot.

 

[iHeymanth]

Tryin these tweaks will be any better for xperia v? Sorry

Sent from my LT25i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[nreuge]

Tryin these tweaks will be any better for xperia v? Sorry

Sent from my LT25i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

This is just a lite version of XperiaTweaks ^^

 

[cdorepm]

other rom

is this tweak can be used in another rom like romaur v3.2 or slimrom?

 

[nreuge]

is this tweak can be used in another rom like romaur v3.2 or slimrom?

slimrom: NO, DON'T FLASH IT, but you can try to use the scripts
romaur: NO NEED, tweaked enough

 

[cdorepm]

slimrom: NO, DON'T FLASH IT, but you can try to use the scripts
romaur: NO NEED, tweaked enough

yah but i just attracted to the 100% jpeg quality

 

[nreuge]

yah but i just attracted to the 100% jpeg quality

Edit your build.prop with rootexplorer, add this line at the end:

ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100

Set correct permissions, reboot.

 

[chesterr]

What exactly this tweak does? Is it gonna help me to write in SDcard?

 

[nreuge]

What exactly this tweak does?

See the features in OP.

Is it gonna help me to write in SDcard?

Nope.

 

[Monipeev]

Hi Nreuge. Happy to see you here too with your mode's.

I try to install your mod, but after download, install Busybox and restart the phone, i loss the dualtouch recovery on Pilz.
How to flash this tweak, if i don't have recovery?
I reinstall it again /i mean recovery/ , but I do not risk again unless I miss something important.

I am on stock rooted 4.4.2.

Thanks for your work Nreuge.

 

[nreuge]

Hi Nreuge. Happy to see you here too with your mode's.

I try to install your mod, but after download, install Busybox and restart the phone, i loss the dualtouch recovery on Pilz.
How to flash this tweak, if i don't have recovery?
I reinstall it again /i mean recovery/ , but I do not risk again unless I miss something important.

I am on stock rooted 4.4.2.

Thanks for your work Nreuge.

Hi, happy to see you here too

I really can't figure out what's happened... quite weird!
Yes, reinstall recovery and flash my mod.
Anyway, your backup will be still here.

 

[Monipeev]

Can I try it without the busybox file now or not, just flash zip?
What do you think Nreuge?

 

[nreuge]

Can I try it without the busybox file now or not, just flash zip?
What do you think Nreuge?

I fear I don't understand what you mean.

 

[Monipeev]

I mean, direct flash from recovery, without install on the busybox from the play store?
It does not matter anymore, just flashed it?

 

[nreuge]

I mean, direct flash from recovery, without install on the busybox from the play store?

No, my mod will be useless without busybox...
Maybe you can try first to install DooMLord's advanced Stock kernel + recovery

 

[Monipeev]

Sory for that, but i am on locked bootloader for now.
Never mind Nreuge.
Thanks.

Edit: How to test this tweak Nreuge, please tell me?

 

[jpearn]

Sory for that, but i am on locked bootloader for now.
Never mind Nreuge.
Thanks.

Edit: How to test this tweak Nreuge, please tell me?

Read up on dual recovery and why you can't change or install a different busybox! I am running this mod without having to change busybox on LB okay

 

[nreuge]

Sory for that, but i am on locked bootloader for now.
Never mind Nreuge.
Thanks.

Edit: How to test this tweak Nreuge, please tell me?

Yes I think you could expose your issue in the dual recovery thread.
Unfortunately, I cannot help you since I don't have this issue...

 

[iArvee]

Hi! New to the rooting scene. I haven't rooted my Z2 yet but I'm planning to do so very soon. What do you mean by 100% jpeg quality and other performance tweaks? Plus, I don't have to unlock my bootloader, right? Just run towelroot?

Tried it out myself. Rooted using Easyroot, installed via recovery. Works like a charm!