zram

  1. L

    Thread Can you change ZRAM with root on stock kernel?

    Hi all, With this Xiaomi device SoC source code was never released so only stock kernel can be used. Is it possible to turn on ZRAM and change ZRAM values with it still if I was to gain root? Many thanks
  2. L

    Thread Question Has anyone added zram?

    Hi all, The main issue with this device for me is very clear, lack of memory and the memory management. The 2gb swap doesn't make any difference in my testing. I think this device would benefit massively from zram or compressed ram as it has quite a strong CPU compared to the ram issues. I...
  3. AkayamiShurui

    Thread Question 12 zram cmd settings secure

    So I figured out with a app it's easier to do but you can use ADB via termux or ladb and you can edit how much RAM you have I know you could do it earlier but I didn't know which setting it was took me a while to play with it until I figured out which one it was if you need me to post exactly...
  4. VR25

    Thread zRAM Swap Manager for Android and GNU/Linux Systems

    Upstream Repository Official Kernel Documentation (zRAM) Swap Performance (ArchWIki) This project targets mainly gamers, heavy multitaskers and those with low RAM systems.
  5. denzelcris

    Thread zram and swap

    Hello, After rooting the factory rom on my AGS2-W09 with 2GB ram I have noticed that this device has a zram partition of 1.3 GB leaving about 700 MB of free ram. Also the "swappines" percentage was set to 100%. I've tried diabling zram and creating a new swap file on the internal SD Card but...
  6. D

    Thread A comprehensive guide to the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro (YT3-X90*) and a Cooked ROM

    THESE COOKED ROMS ASSUME YOU HAVE ALREADY AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER AND TWRP AS RECOVERY SYSTEM. You can flash them using TWRP, after wiping ART, cache, data, boot and system partitions. FINAL RELEASE: Well... this is the final release from me and it is specifically for the WiFi model. I hope it...
  7. kessaras

    Thread Zram customisation

    hi, i'm creating this new thread in order to help bring back to life our p880. Android is like linux (of course it is) it caches the background processes that are not currently in use and uses the physical ram for only the active apps. But what happens if the app needs more physical ram ...
  8. famewolf

    Thread For 2G android device how much zram for MM?

    What is the recommended size of ZRAM for a 2gb android device running Android 6.0.1?
  9. gerstavros

    Thread Fix kernel that reboots for swap-related reasons

    Hello. I am using a custom kernel for the THL W200s (which can be found here) Problems found: When mounting a swap file, system reboots after 1-2 minutes. When using zRAM swap, system reboots probably when swap gets full, almost once a day, cannot confirm if this happens when it's full. I read...
  10. Miche1asso

    Thread A few tips and bug fixing workarounds

    If like me after installing Lollipop you're experiencing the GPS going nut, a bad battery drain or the WiFi showing an exclamation mark dropping the connections these could be your solutions! GPS LOSING SIGNAL (it needs root): OBSOLETE - GPS is now fixed in 18.6.A.0.182 After reading some...
  11. Puresoul_CZ

    Thread [ROM][D605] [CM11 M] OTG, zRam and Offline charging

    CM11 M for d605 it is based on Varcain kernel and device tree, much thanks for your work and releasing source code! Just woke up from my slumber, because I realized, that my domain expired and links get broken. Sorry, but nothing new, only links fix Kernel what is new: More free ram, over...
  12. Z

    Thread [Q] Enable zRam on Google Nexus 5

    Hi, guys! I have a Nexus 5 running Android 4.4.2 with kernel 3.4 in it. I know that 3.4 is old for zram. I'm trying to compile 3.14 for Nexus 5. But the kernel image of 3.14 can't run properly on my Nexus 5. Do you have any idea? Thank you! So there are two ways you can help me: 1. How to...
  13. freeusername

    Thread Cyclone Kernel v0.1a For E425/E430/E431/E435 by Team Optima, 1,396 Mhz OC, ZRAM, UKSM

    Cyclone Kernel v0.1a by freeusername / Team Optima with aid from IGGYVIP and F4uzan LG L3 II [LG L3 2] E430 E431 E425 E435 Warning: * Your warranty is now void. * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the...
  14. beefx

    Thread [Q] How to expand RAM in my Droid Razr HD?

    Hello! Is it possible to create swap partition or to expand RAM via zRam in my Droid Razr HD? I'm currently on LiquidSmooth ROM with 3.4 Kernel :)
  15. P

    Thread Can we repartition to make swap?

    I've been thinking about this for a few days now. Then, today, xda posted an article on repartitioning the Xperia to gain some advantage. So it seems like a good time to pose this question for us HD+ owners. This a "feasibility study" question. I'm not a developer. I can hardly hack my way...
  16. dev>null

    Thread Swap / swappiness and optimizations

    Hi all! Since many ppl ask for this I thought a thread would be good to share settings and solutions. After switching to CM11 (Evil Sniper's ROM) while waiting for a new 3.1 kernel with 32RH - which I'll add here - I started experimenting a little with zram/swap and settings. This is my best...
  17. davidheis

    Thread [Q] Turning off ZRAM not increasing normal available RAM?

    I have a Gionee Pioneer P3. It comes with ZRAM enabled by default. See Screenshot That's over 300MB for ZRAM. I'd like to disable this zram so that I will have more RAM. I ran swapoff /dev/block/zram0 to disable zram. It did get disabled as seen in the screenshot above. However, when I run...
  18. afriza

    Thread [Q] zRAM in Android 4.4 KitKat for Nexus 7 (2012)

    Hi, How do I know if zRAM is enabled in the new update from Google for my Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi ? I tried running ZRAM Status ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=id.co.ptskp.android.zs ) and it fails to open zRAM related files.
  19. V

    Thread [INFO][SHARE] What is zRam in Kernel?

    Some budding devs like me and some others have asked this question and got this answer! Firstly I want to thanks all who supported me! My Parents for buying me an Android Device and Supporting :cowboy: -CALIBAN666- for his thread franciscofranco for his definition on zRam :) abhisahara Sniper...
  20. rahimali

    Thread Zram, Swapfile and Swappiness

    Could one of the devs please a create/start comprehensive /definitive guide on how to create a swapfile, how and where to and what values to set. I've found setxperia the easiest and most flexible way to create one but am confused what values to set. my currently configured setup is lupus...
  21. k_taresh

    Thread [Q] ideal z ram size?

    I didnt get the answer on general Q/A thread so making new thread.. I m using lupus v5, in kernel menu I found that i have to enter the z ram size in MB? I want to know what is ideal zram size in MB? and it is really effective regarding the performance of the device? WHAT IS USE OF zram? (I...
  22. Perka

    Thread [Kernel][Samsung JB 4.1.2][3.0.90][Linaro 4.7.4][12/08]Shark A-21

    ------------------------------------------------------- -Shark Kernel- ------------------------------------------------------- If you are looking for the stock kernel with crt-off I have moved it to here : [Kernel][Samsung JB 4.1.2]Update10/crt-off support...
  23. PeaterG

    Thread [Q] What is ZRAM?

    I had a search about and really I am only looking for confirmation as to whether this is accurate or not... Taken from here
  24. A

    Thread [Q] extweaks zram

    So, using extweaks I see that theres a zram setting thats default is off. I have a couple questions about it. To my understanding, enabling it adds more usable ram for the android system, but it uses cpu to compress it right? So does this mean that it uses more battery life as well? or by adding...
  25. XTCrefugee

    Thread [Q] ramzswap or zram modules for Arc?

    I came across this thread earlier today: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21199485 This suggests that enabling the swap file using a module is possible, which would be great for those of us with a locked bootloader. I presume the one from that thread won't work for the Arc (?), does anyone...
  26. broodplank1337

    Thread zRam on Gingerbread

    Ok so the reason why I made this topic is because Coertmans asked me about virtual ram in android (2.3.6), which is available in CM9, so I went surfing on the interwebs to find about this zRam, first thing I found was this: Site: http://code.google.com/p/compcache/...
  27. Notorious544d

    Thread Anybody with init.d experience?

    Well basically, I would like somebody to make an init.d script for ZRAM for me based on Faux123/Clemsyn's kernel. I have no idea how to make one so I was hoping that maybe there are more experienced users who may be able to help me out. The code to enable ZRAM via terminal is: su mkswap...
  28. faux123

    Thread [Kernel]Sense ICS(v013)OC~1.73GHz/UV/ZRAM/Intellidemand/FauxSound![Mar-21]

    Kernel Files: Change Log: http://faux.androidro.ms/pyramid/ics/changelog.txt ******* LATEST BETA By YANK555 with AROMA! Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.x) ******* (Linux 3.0.37) [ CFS ] (Ultimate Edition) http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29072369&postcount=7579 ******* Ice Cream Sandwich...
  29. dr.notor

    Thread [FIX][SCRIPT] Fixed zram for franco 2.6.32.x kernels (v18,v19) plus remount speedups

    Attached. 1a. Fixed zram.zip for franco kernels v18/v19 Fixed by removing the 00remount script from /system/etc/init.d, since it messes up with boot on phones with DT's apps2sd (and probably other similar scripts) - a2sd fails to mount sd-ext partition, phone "hangs" on LG logo. If you are...