[ROM][3.4 Kernel][4.4.4] Unofficial SlimKat 9.1 (pyramid)

[LordNerevar]

I updated to 8.4 without reset/wipe. No problems so far. But using Kernel Tuner I have been unable to get minimum CPU frequency to stick. (same in 8.2). I can configure each core separately using the app, but have set them to be the same. However after a short time the minimum CPU setting reverts to a much higher state. eg 384MHz rises to 1128Mhz (roughly). I change it again and within a minute it has reverted. Is there some way of making the settings stick?

Also, does anyone know what the best governor setting is for a smooth response and good battery life. I use the Sensation for a little web surfing and mostly just as a phone.

I have input boost enabled in the kernel. This essentially allows mpdecision to set the minimum frequency as it sees fit based on usage. I was thinking about creating a kernel w/o input boost as a separate flashable, but I've been getting really good performance/battery life with badass so I haven't seen the need for it.

EDIT: When the screen is off and the kernel enters sleep mode, mpdecision will "unboost" the CPU.

Maybe it's just some upstream changes improves camera focus for you?

That or my camera is just feeling good today.

 

[ThatsABigOne]

Thank you for your release, LordNerevar! I also want to say Spasibo to ivanich for continuing development on an an old device!

 

[lutyjj]

Spasibo

LOL:good:

 

[ThatsABigOne]

LOL:good:

"Спасибо" лучше?

 

[lutyjj]

"Спасибо" лучше?

Конечно лучше:sly: Кстати, оба из Минска Ладно, давай будет все-таки придерживаться темы

 

[wieman01]

Back on topic, guys!!! Lol.

 

[zybach]

How's the performance for gaming?

 

[pathjes]

Downloadlink

Downloadlink is dead

 

[LordNerevar]

Downloadlink is dead

Fixed. Thanks!

 

[ckshah]

how to install google play thanks

 

[LordNerevar]

how to install google play thanks

Download and install one of the Slim Gapps packages from here or the PA Gapps packages from here.

Note: I just added this to the OP as well.

 

[ckshah]

already downloaded slim normal gapps packages..

 

[ckshah]

hi there!
anyone facing problem like me.,the rear camera not working but front camera working well any solution thanks

 

[gc2712]

hi there!
anyone facing problem like me.,the rear camera not working but front camera working well any solution thanks

FYI Just checked mine. Default install of 20/9/2014. Both cameras working fine.

 

[ckshah]

ok problem solved thanks

 

[LordNerevar]

This 8.6.1 release starts us down the road to an up-to-date kernel. I plan to do these incremental updates slowly (a handful a week or so). This will allow me to revert updates more easily if necessary.

I read ivanich's praise of the smartmax governor on his CM thread. I have to say that I am likewise impressed and have included it in this release. It may just become the default governor. Definitely worth trying out.

You can read about the other updates in the second post. Cheers!

 

[wieman01]

Thank you, LordNerevar! Keep up the good work!

Where can I can read more about the Smartmax governor?

 

[eymas]

Small and possibly stupid question, but since I am already using the other SlimKat ROM, would it be smart to "dirty-flash" this over the existing one? Or would it be recommended to perform a clean installation.

 

[wieman01]

Small and possibly stupid question, but since I am already using the other SlimKat ROM, would it be smart to "dirty-flash" this over the existing one? Or would it be recommended to perform a clean installation.

My dirty flash worked just fine. My experience.

 

[LordNerevar]

Where can I can read more about the Smartmax governor?

Read about it from the man who made it here.

Update: That post mentions "touch poke". This is similar to the input boost of mpdecision. This means if you're using the smartmax governor, it would be best to have input boost disabled so that smartmax can govern the whole frequency range (min to max). I've updated the 89kernel script to have a toggle for this, but until then if you'd like to disable input boost here's how:

Add to /etc/init.d/89kernel (anywhere after the first line but before the frequencies are set):

echo 0 > /sys/kernel/msm_mpdecision/conf/boost_enabled