Nexus 4 - Franco Kernel, my experience

[Himeko7]

Finally decided to try this popular Kernel after reading about it for ages here and there, on my N4 4.4.2, with these amazing results, light usage with some whatsapp, skype, firefox, bbc, dailymail, couple videos and some youtube. Brightness on Auto adjust.

 

[UJ95x]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Would you say the battery life has improved over the stock kernel?

 

[Himeko7]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Yeah definitely, I was getting max 3.. 3,5h screen time with stock.

 

[UJ95x]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Yeah definitely, I was getting max 3.. 3,5h screen time with stock.

Big improvement
Wonder why these phones don't come with better kernels out of the box

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[anon5664829]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Big improvement
Wonder why these phones don't come with better kernels out of the box

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Its rather stupid.

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[UJ95x]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Its rather stupid.

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It is. Not like it has a negative effect on performance or anything. Maybe they need new software engineers...

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[anon5664829]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

It is. Not like it has a negative effect on performance or anything. Maybe they need new software engineers...

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I mean I've undervolted by 100mv with no bad effects and NY phone runs cooler and therefore has less thermal throttling.

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[someguy01234]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

I'd say Google does an okay job with their kernel which actually have minimum cpu speed lock at 900mhz, it have a good compromise between speed and battery life, except for the ridiculous low cpu temperature throttling. It really depends on your settings, someone with the same setup could get bad battery life. I can't imagine getting 5hrs if I play games or do intensive tasks.

I get 4hrs of battery life with stock kernel, but I remove most junk apps and use Greenify. The thing Google need to fix is more on the OS, like tissues with wakelock and background processes eating battery, doesn't matter what Android forum you're in, this topic pops up.

Since you have franco kernel, I recommend installing TouchControl to enable swipe2wake and sleep module if you haven't tried that, it will embarress the LG G2. Some kernels have the feature built-in, but out of all of them most have issues with the touchscreen becoming unreponsive forever and had to reboot, there is only one kernel for the N4 I know this without the bug.

You should try TricksterMOD if you haven't, it's one of the best app for changing kernel settings.

 

[Himeko7]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

 

[Himeko7]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Since you have franco kernel, I recommend installing TouchControl to enable swipe2wake and sleep module if you haven't tried that, it will embarress the LG G2. Some kernels have the feature built-in, but out of all of them most have issues with the touchscreen becoming unreponsive forever and had to reboot, there is only one kernel for the N4 I know this without the bug.

I was going to, but the comments in the store put me off, many users with issues having to restore the OS and other problems.. idk, I thought this was already a feature of franco tbh before I installed it.

I'm gonna give this a try also:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...oid-phone-faster-and-its-battery-last-longer/

 

[someguy01234]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

I was going to, but the comments in the store put me off, many users with issues having to restore the OS and other problems.. idk, I thought this was already a feature of franco tbh before I installed it.

I'm gonna give this a try also:

Android Run Time: An Easy Hack To Make Your Phone Faster And Its Battery Last Longer - Forbes

You can use TricksterMod to enable s2w and s2s features if your kernel have it. I'm using AK kernel which have doubletaps as well, but it's affected by the unresponsive screen bug for now if sweeps are turned on.

I think you should simply enable ART, it really transform Android into something smoother and more reponsive, but don't make the conclusion immediately, use it for a day and you will feel the effect, you will feel it more if you set the animation speed to 0.5x or lower. I don't see a difference in battery life though. It is not a hack, and this article explains it better (sorry having to post a competing site link).

 

[ohad_129]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

The only thing i want to know which version you test cause r199 doesnt works for me

 

[Himeko7]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

r199 with stock 4.4.2, installed through franco's paid app

 

[Himeko7]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

ART: I have this on now, everything seems ok so far and apps feel more responsive and faster to start up. Will post battery results later when it's drained.

S2W: Installed TouchControl (Free) and it seems to be working so far, I hope it won't brick my Nexus whenever I reboot ><

 

[someguy01234]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

I'm getting very good screen on time with the AK Kernel version KK242, I'm not using the N4 as my daily driver, so this result isn't realistic since mobile signal is off, but I'm still impressed. Should be able to get 4 hours+ with mobile signal on.

 

[anon5664829]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

I'm getting very good screen on time with the AK Kernel version KK242, I'm not using the N4 as my daily driver, so this result isn't realistic since mobile signal is off, but I'm still impressed. Should be able to get 4 hours+ with mobile signal on.

Jesus Christ that's high

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[Himeko7]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Couple more tests



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[Leart369]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

this is amazing, i get with stock 4.4.2 3-3.5h of screen time,
i'm gonna root my nex4 as soon as possible

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[anon5664829]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

this is amazing, i get with stock 4.4.2 3-3.5h of screen time,
i'm gonna root my nex4 as soon as possible

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Remember results really vary

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[Leart369]

Re: Franco Kernel, my experience

Remember results really vary

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you mean i can get less screen on time than on stock?

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