the difference between kernels. Recommendation?

[hrez]

So I just rooted my phone tonight, threw on Super Clean DL09 and the stable StupidFast kernel. Why did I choose that kernel? No idea.

So, I'm trying to figure out the difference between StupidFast, JT1134, and Adrynalyn (all the stable, non-voodoo versions). Which is the best for battery life? For speed? I've been looking for a few hours and can't find an explanation of the differences.

Also, I'm not satisfied with this StupidFast kernel. Its speed is great (dunno about battery life yet), but it fills any audio playback with pops and crackles. Otherwise, it has great performance. What is everyone running?

 

[thachizzle]

I run voodoo, personally the sound/color fix wins my vote. I would suggest trying out voodoo, it's amazing. I was using stupidfast for a while and after Geeknik switched over to a Droid X, I switched kernels. I prefer voodoo over stupidfast now.

 

[gunnermike53]

the best kernel to use is the one that works best for you. try them all out. start with nonvoodoo, give it some time before you jump into voodoo. i would also stay away from overclocked kernels. it sounds neat but you risk REAL damage to your phone.

go here:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...oms-hacks/55521-list-roms-kernels-themes.html

 

[JaeKar99]

You have to see what best suits your phone and you. I have used all of the nonvoodoo kernels that I can get a link to - some overclocked and some you can overclock..

There are some that will not crackle under audio play and they are the worst culprits for me to do just that... but for other phones and apps - no problems.

I will state, like gunnermike53, take your time and try them on for fit and function.

Happy hunting.

 

[superaj]

I have lately been using the Kernels by Adrynalyn but like everyone is saying try them all out. The good thing about a Kernal is you do not have to wipe data before putting on a new one. I would not suggest going to Voodoo until you have tried a few and before you understand how Voodoo works. Good luck.....

 

[Harreh]

where does one learn the difference between voodoo and non-voodoo?

 

[Sta11i0n]

Voodoo is a kernel replacement. Our phones use a proprietary RFS file system built as a legacy FAT, adding indexing and POSIX permission on the internal 2gb SD card. There is nothing wrong with RFS, but it’s slow. From what I understand it indexes everything. This takes time, causing lag. Voodoo reformats the internal SD card with standard Linux EXT4. EXT4 is a faster. This filing system is what is reffered to as the lag fix.

Voodoo also makes the screen sharper, and has some improvemnets to sound quality as well. These have nothing to do with the lag fix portion of voodoo.

Taken from the "How to Voodoo" Sticky which I would highly recommend reading through and getting a thorough understanding of before doing anything with it. All in all, it is very easy if you know your way around the phone. But for the beginner, it can be a little daunting and sure isn't anything to take lightly.

 

[hrez]

take your time and try them on for fit and function.

Happy hunting.

Therein lies my question. What exactly is the difference between them? What should I be looking for in testing them out?


Thanks for all the fast responses. Glad to be a part of the community!

 

[Chris3D]

Therein lies my question. What exactly is the difference between them? What should I be looking for in testing them out?


Thanks for all the fast responses. Glad to be a part of the community!

Some have the Voodoo features (converts your file systems to EXT4 from RFS, tweaks to the color and sound settings).

Some are overclocked to 1.1, 1.2 and sometimes 1.3Ghz. Some are undervolted to save some battery life. And some are combinations of all of the above. They're all tweaked in different ways to be more efficient.

I'd recommend giving an undervolted but stock clock speed kernel a try. In my opinion, overclocking a phone is somewhat pointness - is a web browser or e-mail app really going to benefit from an extra hundred or two MHz?.

I always found Andrenalyn's and JT's kernels to work perfectly. If you do want to try a Voodoo kernel, just make sure you understand what it's changing and what steps you need to follow to undo it. It's not hard, but you HAVE to follow the steps.

 

[hrez]

I always found Andrenalyn's and JT's kernels to work perfectly. If you do want to try a Voodoo kernel, just make sure you understand what it's changing and what steps you need to follow to undo it. It's not hard, but you HAVE to follow the steps.

Yeah, I've read enough to understand OC'ing and Voodoo. Don't plan on doing those anytime soon.

I've tried both Adrenalyn and JT kernels. With JT my vibration didnt work, and with Adrenalyn, music has a popping sound on it occasionally. Le sigh....

 

[gunnermike53]

Yeah, I've read enough to understand OC'ing and Voodoo. Don't plan on doing those anytime soon.

I've tried both Adrenalyn and JT kernels. With JT my vibration didnt work, and with Adrenalyn, music has a popping sound on it occasionally. Le sigh....

if your haptyc feed back stops working you are using a di01 kernel on a dj05 or dl09 rom.

they both have a bunch of kernels, some will cause skipping with audio. if you are running set cpu make sure you have your min set to 200 or above and that will clear most of that though.

 

[jackmei2]

so far for DL09....

-Stupidfast, is well, stupid fast! I've noticed my phone booting up much faster with the stupidfast kernels, but also it does eat a bit more of my battery.

-Adrynalyne's 12/30 DL09/DJ05 kernel - rock stable and very easy on the battery. I've noticed my best battery life with this kernel and everything is stable.

-Adrynalyne's test kernels - I haven't had too much luck with these, as I've had battery issues when using these kernels.

I haven't tried voodoo kernels yet, but maybe soon I'll try it out.

 

[hrez]

so far for DL09....

-Stupidfast, is well, stupid fast! I've noticed my phone booting up much faster with the stupidfast kernels, but also it does eat a bit more of my battery.

-Adrynalyne's 12/30 DL09/DJ05 kernel - rock stable and very easy on the battery. I've noticed my best battery life with this kernel and everything is stable.

-Adrynalyne's test kernels - I haven't had too much luck with these, as I've had battery issues when using these kernels.

I haven't tried voodoo kernels yet, but maybe soon I'll try it out.

I'm also having an issue that I think is common with DL09, being unable to access the SD card from my PC when hooked up by USB.

I was originally on StupidFast and it was super smooth, but it had the audio popping issue and isn't receiving updates anymore, so the mounting issue will never be solved. Figuring that I would have to move on eventually, I decided to skip StupidFast.

With Adrynalyne's older kernels, you aren't able to access the SD card from a PC for some reason (this issue was with all DL09 kernels). I settled on Adrynalyne's undervolted non-voodoo test #5. Audio popping issues are still there but I guess I'll just deal, since I now can mount the SD card.

With Adrynalyne's updates, does he build off each test kernel (like, #6 is built off of #5), or are they all independent?

Also, is using an undervolted kernel risky? What are the disadvantages?

 

[gunnermike53]

I'm also having an issue that I think is common with DL09, being unable to access the SD card from my PC when hooked up by USB.

I was originally on StupidFast and it was super smooth, but it had the audio popping issue and isn't receiving updates anymore, so the mounting issue will never be solved. Figuring that I would have to move on eventually, I decided to skip StupidFast.

With Adrynalyne's older kernels, you aren't able to access the SD card from a PC for some reason (this issue was with all DL09 kernels). I settled on Adrynalyne's undervolted non-voodoo test #5. Audio popping issues are still there but I guess I'll just deal, since I now can mount the SD card.

With Adrynalyne's updates, does he build off each test kernel (like, #6 is built off of #5), or are they all independent?

Also, is using an undervolted kernel risky? What are the disadvantages?

undervolted inst risky, overCLOCKING is. undervolting is a big part of the battery savings.

i believe he releases a kernel, we give feed back and he improves.

try his test 5. that one has the stupid cd rom removed, that should fix the stupid dl09 problem.

 

[Sheepdog Elite]

. I settled on Adrynalyne's undervolted non-voodoo test #5. Audio popping issues are still there but I guess I'll just deal, since I now can mount the SD card.

If you're not scared of loading a back up would you do me a favor and load up that #5 kernel, factory reset your rom, and see if you still have music pops? I had no issue with the music pops, and I bet if we can tell if it's an app or not we could track it down and maybe give adrynalyne somewhere to look for that problem. Just a thought. I would do it but I didn't get music pops.

 

[gunnermike53]

in addition to what sheepy said you could try voodoo control from the market. it has the voodoo sound enhancements.

 

[fstbusa]

I run voodoo, personally the sound/color fix wins my vote. I would suggest trying out voodoo, it's amazing. I was using stupidfast for a while and after Geeknik switched over to a Droid X, I switched kernels. I prefer voodoo over stupidfast now.

I too made the switch. I was running an overclocked stupidfast kernel and was having horrible battery life. I now run Adryn's Test 2 voodoo kernel and have great battery life and good speed!!

 

[Chris3D]

I now run Adryn's Test 2 voodoo kernel and have great battery life and good speed!!

And one with a username like Fast Busa would know a thing or two about speed...

 

[fstbusa]

And one with a username like Fast Busa would know a thing or two about speed...

just a few things....

 

[Chris3D]

just a few things....

I have an '03... love the thing. 50,000 miles and counting.