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I am running [ROM][4.0.4] Slim ICS(T959V)-UNOFFICIAL posted by beastmode, Question is there a more updated kernel I could use with it ?
I am thinking either [KERNEL]Proton Kernel build2[ICS][TFQ] or [Kernel]ICS/CM9 LZ Kernel from Team Fah-Q (Updated 20OCT12)
I am very happy with this ROM and GPS is working great (after a few hacks from other threads) but battery life is the worst !!! I lose 5% when using Waze/GPS plugged into the car charger and about 20% overnight just sitting there, I have tried all sorts of battery apps as well as turning off wifi at night with no luck. So I am thinking that a new kernal would help.
I only use the phone for GPS and Web browsing.
Has anyone used these kernels and with what ROMS ?
Interesting in upgrading not bricking my phone and installing everything from scratch
yes i am a newbie so apologies in advance ! Thanks.
Neither of those kernels (nor, really, anything else) is going to make Waze or any other GPS app stop using as much power as they do. If you wanted to change your scheduler and governor, those might make a difference... but anything with working GPS is a Herring kernels using the same paths to talk to the GPS.
Theraze said:
Neither of those kernels (nor, really, anything else) is going to make Waze or any other GPS app stop using as much power as they do. If you wanted to change your scheduler and governor, those might make a difference... but anything with working GPS is a Herring kernels using the same paths to talk to the GPS.
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Thanks for taking the time to answer. Even if GPS is a battery sucker what can I do about the fact that leaving the phone on takes so much battery ?
Could you suggest other stable kernel/ROMS for the SGH-T959V that support GPS and have decent battery life ? I like the simplicity of ICS and since all I do with this phone is browse the web and use GPS I really don't need any bells and whistles.
Thanks.
The two best ICS at the moment are probably Ultragen 1.01 (be sure NOT to use 1.00) or HebMIUI, which is the only ICS that still gets irregular updates.
The big thing to do with Waze is, if you don't NEED to stare at the screen, turn it off and just listen to the audio directions. Sucks down a LOT less battery that way, though it's still a bit painful.
Regarding general ways of improving battery life... look into Greenify if you haven't yet. Can tell apps to stop running in the background if you don't actually want them to. Just remember NOT to Greenify Waze if you don't want it to shut down with the screen off, or your music app, or anything else you actually want to use while you're not actively looking at it. Oh, and avoid Greenifying your email too. Though it's funny, it's not a good way to find out about new messages.
More options coming soon. Stay tuned...
bhundven said:
More options coming soon. Stay tuned...
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About how soon ?
eramm said:
About how soon ?
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please don't ask for eta's as it is considered being rude. updates will come when they come.
sent from within the white knight
GFX.myst. said:
please don't ask for eta's as it is considered being rude. updates will come when they come.
sent from within the white knight
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Jah, watch for an updated cm9 build. It will take some time.
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Hi, I've been using the TouchControl app for a while and I really love it but the battery drain is huge. I want to know if the custom kernel s2w and dt2w are more battery friendly than the TouchControl app. Thanks
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Yes more battery friendly.
I have a love hate relationship with Touch Control for the same reason, but Im ignorant to s2w-dt2w. But youve peaked my attention.
That's an intersting question. In fact i was going to create a topic about it my self. :good:
IMHO, if you leave out the battery consumption issue, Touch Control is better than s2w and dt2w because it supports more customization.
I tried s2w and dt2w in a few kernels and couldn't find a way to set the “delay time” like in Touch Control e.g. I can swipe slowly to turn off the screen, but I want the delay to be short (i.e. you have to swipe really fast) to turn the screen on because otherwise the screen could be accidentally turned on when I'm walking around with the phone in my pants pocket.
I love TouchControl for the exact same thing, I think that TouchControl and s2w - dt2w might have the same battery consumption because it's the digitizer always on that cause the battery drain but it's just my theory.
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Touch control would be better if the developer ever bothered to update the app or fix the huge battery drain. Also if you use a kernel like bricked with the same amount of money you can buy his app and have the benefits of controlling the kernel tuneables in addition to having s2w and dt2w.
MLopez14 said:
I love TouchControl for the exact same thing, I think that TouchControl and s2w - dt2w might have the same battery consumption because it's the digitizer always on that cause the battery drain but it's just my theory.
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Is this correct?
MLopez14 said:
I love TouchControl for the exact same thing, I think that TouchControl and s2w - dt2w might have the same battery consumption because it's the digitizer always on that cause the battery drain but it's just my theory.
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I think that all s2w dt2w code has been created by a single developer - showp. Here is a link to his kernel where it all started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sh...el Hammerhead | Sweep2wake | KnockKnock/Dt2w
I also believe that both the app and all other kernels had taken advantage of showp's code with some minor modifications.
The reason why the battery drains is because of hardware architecture that is different in nexus5 (I suggest you read detailed explanation in kernel thread I referenced above) - but as I recall the chip being activated for s2w is also soldered to digitizer or something, which activates it. Showp mentioned that if lg shared hardware architecture details it would be possible to eliminate battery drain by deactivating specific chip until it is needed. Again, read the thread for details. The thing is that lg is not inclined to share the information, and kernel developers are making no money on their work, except for optional control software which is not free. App developer is probably charging for compatibility with multiple kernels, including stock, plus additional configuration settings. But in terms of s2w I don't know if anyone can do anything to improve battery usage until additional hardware specs are released. While showp created the original code - I think that all developers referencing his code should take initiative and try to address the issue from different angles. Hammering any individual thread would change nothing. And while showp already expressed his honest opinion - I don't know if other developers had done the same. Maybe all developers may admit that they are not planning to do anything (especially those who simply refer to showp for s2w). But if someone takes initiative then it would be great.
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… I also believe that both the app and all other kernels had taken advantage of showp's code with some minor modifications …
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I'm not sure about that because Touch Control has been around since the Nexus S days… (by the name of PGM) and @bponury wrote the kernel module himself.
However, the code to make them (swipe/double-tap to wake) work on Nexus 5 could be similar based on available hardware architecture detail like you mentioned :fingers-crossed:
I am gonna give more points for Custom kernel s2w-dt2w as this is better option for the one who love to save the battery or need battery for the longer time as he keeps himself busy in journey.
Hey there,
i like a lot slide2wake and slide2lock, i really think it is a breakthrough feature!:victory:
The only way i can enable this feature is through Touch Control.
I've tried different kernels, but only Franco's r32 has been working with Touch Control.
When i enable the mod, the battery drains in half a day,
withouth the mod can last a day and a half. :crying:
Is there any kernel who work this mod without the huge drain?
Or is there another configuration different from Touch Control which works better?
I'm on paranoid android beta 4 custom ROM.
Thanks!
charlieBin said:
Hey there,
i like a lot slide2wake and slide2lock, i really think it is a breakthrough feature!:victory:
The only way i can enable this feature is through Touch Control.
I've tried different kernels, but only Franco's r32 has been working with Touch Control.
When i enable the mod, the battery drains in half a day,
withouth the mod can last a day and a half. :crying:
Is there any kernel who work this mod without the huge drain?
Or is there another configuration different from Touch Control which works better?
I'm on paranoid android beta 4 custom ROM.
Thanks!
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Many kernels have slide2wake etc. TouchControl is a kernel module but kernels that advertise this feature should not need the module.
You'll have to test them all for yourself. Obviously the digitiser has to be powered to accept touch input when teh screen is off so there will always be SOME drain.
charlieBin said:
Hey there,
i like a lot slide2wake and slide2lock, i really think it is a breakthrough feature!:victory:
The only way i can enable this feature is through Touch Control.
I've tried different kernels, but only Franco's r32 has been working with Touch Control.
When i enable the mod, the battery drains in half a day,
withouth the mod can last a day and a half. :crying:
Is there any kernel who work this mod without the huge drain?
Or is there another configuration different from Touch Control which works better?
I'm on paranoid android beta 4 custom ROM.
Thanks!
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Day and a half of battery is long for me.
I suggest downloading a kernel and tweaking the CPU clock and voltage to achieve more battery life. Chaos kernel comes to mind but I am biased because that is what I run.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551441
rootSU said:
Many kernels have slide2wake etc. TouchControl is a kernel module but kernels that advertise this feature should not need the module.
You'll have to test them all for yourself. Obviously the digitiser has to be powered to accept touch input when teh screen is off so there will always be SOME drain.
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Some drain is acceptable, driking battery not.
The kernel mod has been implemented (if i am not wrong) to better handle what and where the phone has to be awake than a simple app, i thought it could last better than what happened to me.
Anybody experiencing a better battery lasting with this mod enabled?
Any suggestion on the best kernel to try?
Otherwise i will test them with patience and report here
charlieBin said:
Some drain is acceptable, driking battery not.
The kernel mod has been implemented (if i am not wrong) to better handle what and where the phone has to be awake than a simple app, i thought it could last better than what happened to me.
Anybody experiencing a better battery lasting with this mod enabled?
Any suggestion on the best kernel to try?
Otherwise i will test them with patience and report here
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That is not my understanding. My understanding is it is an external module for custom kernels. However if jernel already has function built in, touchcontrol not necessary. The Kernels specific apps have controls to cover it.
There is no BEST kernel. Read each thread of Kernels to see if it has the feature and test it yourself.
Although if Franco kernel has slide2wake etc built in, you should test that first WITHOUT touch control.
rootSU said:
That is not my understanding. My understanding is it is an external module for custom kernels. However if jernel already has function built in, touchcontrol not necessary. The Kernels specific apps have controls to cover it.
There is no BEST kernel. Read each thread of Kernels to see if it has the feature and test it yourself.
Although if Franco kernel has slide2wake etc built in, you should test that first WITHOUT touch control.
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Will test Franco without touch control as soon as possible! Thanks pal,
i'll report what happens
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Will test Franco without touch control as soon as possible! Thanks pal,
i'll report what happens
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Okkei, i've been doing my homeworks after rootSu suggestions.
I found a somehow related question about franco's kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593181
It looks like you need to use a different kernel based on franco to use slide2wake.
So i tried one of the links, the linaro kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47459608
Following the instructions i created the file for the configuration and i have enabled the mod without using the touch control app.
I'll try this kernel and mod for a couple of days to see how it goes, hoping that this will make some difference.
By the way i bought franco's app which is pretty cool to set up a better configuration for any option, audio, screen and performance,
and it also works with linaro.
I have some problems with the OPO nothing big:
Connection to a headphone often dont work, it plays but i cant here it.
Flashlight gesture ON is often not working, i think it just dont wake ups the phone, OFF works fine.
Using: ParanoidAndroid4.5B1
Anybody has the same problems? My phone is undervolted to -87mV, but i dont think thats the problem.
Is your headphone... happen to be a headset? (with a microphone)?
The flashlight gesture on/off is a ROM problem (or maybe its just you) you have to ask in your respective ROM thread to be sure.
What kernel are you using?
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Is your headphone... happen to be a headset? (with a microphone)?
The flashlight gesture on/off is a ROM problem (or maybe its just you) you have to ask in your respective ROM thread to be sure.
What kernel are you using?
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No connected to my stereo system, i was not sure how to write this sorry.
I will, but i just dont want to write on every page of the ROM with my problems i have
Using Franco r10
_Beni_ said:
No connected to my stereo system, i was not sure how to write this sorry.
I will, but i just dont want to write on every page of the ROM with my problems i have
Using Franco r10
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I had a similar problem when it comes to headsets. Try this, plug in the headphone jack very slowly until you hear a "static" pop when you hear it, leave it there for a couple seconds and then plug the jack fully in. When you hear the static pop, 1-2 seconds later it should start playing the music.
I prefer Franco Kernel but currently I'm testing AK Kernel as Franco hasn't been updated for awhile so I'm going around testing what other kernels have to offer. AK kernel seems to have this problem resolved, give that kernel a try and see if your headphone problem still occurs.
Well I don't use PA so I can't really help you with that. Its most likely a ROM problem if the gestures are enabled.
I heard of someone whos phone often got hot in his pocket, because the flashlight was activated by this gesture in his pocket. Maybe they tried to fix this and this is a bug..?
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I heard of someone whos phone often got hot in his pocket, because the flashlight was activated by this gesture in his pocket. Maybe they tried to fix this and this is a bug..?
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They fixed this in the 30O OTA. They've made it so it uses a proximity sensor so if its blocked, gestures are disabled.
zephiK said:
They fixed this in the 30O OTA. They've made it so it uses a proximity sensor so if its blocked, gestures are disabled.
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Oh, ok. This is clever.
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Oh, ok. This is clever.
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LG did this before
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LG did this before
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Oh, okay. But it's still clever. ;P
zephiK said:
I had a similar problem when it comes to headsets. Try this, plug in the headphone jack very slowly until you hear a "static" pop when you hear it, leave it there for a couple seconds and then plug the jack fully in. When you hear the static pop, 1-2 seconds later it should start playing the music.
I prefer Franco Kernel but currently I'm testing AK Kernel as Franco hasn't been updated for awhile so I'm going around testing what other kernels have to offer. AK kernel seems to have this problem resolved, give that kernel a try and see if your headphone problem still occurs.
Well I don't use PA so I can't really help you with that. Its most likely a ROM problem if the gestures are enabled.
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So since your post it tried to switch to AK.
Now im done.
I did flash a old version because it didnt read (at all )
Lets try it... it dont seems to be as smooth as Franco
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So since your post it tried to switch to AK.
Now im done.
I did flash a old version because it didnt read (at all )
Lets try it... it dont seems to be as smooth as Franco
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It works with AK? .... yeah AK you kind of need a tweaking app, their default settings aren't optimized. It still has mpdecision on even though intelliplug is in the kernel. Thats one thing I like about Franco Kernel, it doesn't have as many customizations for the kernel but the default settings are very optimized so it works good out of the box. For AK, I have to customize everything to my liking including intelliplug, governors, etc.
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It works with AK? .... yeah AK you kind of need a tweaking app, their default settings aren't optimized. It still has mpdecision on even though intelliplug is in the kernel. Thats one thing I like about Franco Kernel, it doesn't have as many customizations for the kernel but the default settings are very optimized so it works good out of the box. For AK, I have to customize everything to my liking including intelliplug, governors, etc.
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V for light works better and the music problems are gone
Can u post some of your settings?
I dont want the same again, i spent many hours for optimizing the **** called s3.
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V for light works better and the music problems are gone
Can u post some of your settings?
I dont want the same again, i spent many hours for optimizing the **** called s3.
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I haven't tweaked mines too much, I'm trying out
governor: slim
cpu min: 268
cpu max: 2457
intelliplug on
touch boost off
gpu max: 330
gpu governor: conservative
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I haven't tweaked mines too much, I'm trying out
governor: slim
cpu min: 268
cpu max: 2457
intelliplug on
touch boost off
gpu max: 330
gpu governor: conservative
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Thanks
The audio problem is not fixed, i tried it again and now it dont work
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Thanks
The audio problem is not fixed, i tried it again and now it dont work
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Odd... Ak fixed my audio problem.
I'm having a similar problem, no audio through headphones.
I'm on PA and AK.
I thought it was to do with PA so posted my issue there, but now I think it may be the kernel.
Also I get audio output at first it goes away when I get a notification(audio), but that too is very random, some notifications don't affect it some do.
Only a reboot fixes it temporarily, till another notification triggers the issue
Logs: GdriveLink
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_HLm5mfHuwKWExGcy1yUGpCYjQ/edit?usp=docslist_api .
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Lord Boeffla, after connecting the phone to charge the app shows the current charge value that are constantly changing and never reach the limits set in the settings. Is it correct?
Hi,
yes, depending on current battery level this is about correct.
The charging follows a "curve", so depending on fill level the charge rate changes. It goes up in the beginning and when it reaches high values 80-100, the current goes down again more and more.
This is to ensure healthy and smooth loading for the battery.
Only for some times somewhere in the middle, the configured charge rate is about to be used.
And also only if your charger can provide this charge rate in a stable way.
This is why the charge rate always slightly changes as the charger logic is constantly checking all conditions during the process.
So far my observations (was the same on Galaxy S3 etc...)
Andi
Thanks for the explanation. But I thought that in S3 current has been always a constant throughout the entire charging process. At least, BoefflaConfig showed that way. And phone is charging really fast via the USB port. I Liked Boeffla for it.
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Thanks for the explanation. But I thought that in S3 current has been always a constant throughout the entire charging process. At least, BoefflaConfig showed that way. And phone is charging really fast via the USB port. I Liked Boeffla for it.
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Hehe, no.
When you have a close look even on the S3, when it reaches towards 95% battery fill level, the charge rate drops. At least I was seeing that.
But the curves of S3 are different to the OPO. With the OPO it reduces much more early.
Andi
Lord Boeffla said:
Hehe, no.
When you have a close look even on the S3, when it reaches towards 95% battery fill level, the charge rate drops. At least I was seeing that.
But the curves of S3 are different to the OPO. With the OPO it reduces much more early.
Andi
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Ok, I'm understand. And also small question: inactive red switches in BoefflaConfig means that these functions have been not yet implemented? In Boeffla Sound screen for example.
zin-renat said:
Ok, I'm understand. And also small question: inactive red switches in BoefflaConfig means that these functions have been not yet implemented? In Boeffla Sound screen for example.
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Yes, this is correct. In cm11s, deactivated switches are having red lines around (due to the hexo design).
Many switches, especially in Boeffla-Sound will unfortunately never be non-red, as many features cannot be implemented due to the different audio chip.
But yes, you are right: If something is deactivated in the app, it means the kernel does not have this specific functionality implemented.
Andi
Lord Boeffla said:
Yes, this is correct. In cm11s, deactivated switches are having red lines around (due to the hexo design).
Many switches, especially in Boeffla-Sound will unfortunately never be non-red, as many features cannot be implemented due to the different audio chip.
But yes, you are right: If something is deactivated in the app, it means the kernel does not have this specific functionality implemented.
Andi
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Thank you for answers and sorry for stupid questions!) You are the best kernel developer! I very glad you came to the 1+1.
Hi,
When I flash Boeffla Kerner or Stock CM 11S 38R kernel from Franco Kernel r28, WiFi don't turn on, he stays "Activating". Any suggestion to fix the problem?
Regards.
Yes. Read through the main thread of my kernel.
Franco kernel hacks the wifi firmware of the rom. Which breaks other kernels incl stock kernel.
Either flash the firmware over again to correct it.
Or try my firmware restore zip I provide in my main thread for exactly this reason...
Andi
Thank you so much!
Man oh man! I always knew you add good taste lord Boeffla, it's good to experience your kernel after the S3, many good memories, I remember getting as much as 24000 score on antutu when the default was 19000,and all this while saving some battery, from what I,ve experienced it's good so far. If I would ask something it would be some underclocking features and hotplug set to only one core on just one of the governors in order to save battery, it would be perfect
Does this kernel support encrypted devices (in opposite to e.g. franco kernel)?
Thanks
MoMaMeMi said:
Does this kernel support encrypted devices (in opposite to e.g. franco kernel)?
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Never tried that, so I do not know.
I have not taken anything out with regards to encryption, still I cannot be 100% sure on it before someone tests it.
Andi
GKti22 said:
If I would ask something it would be some underclocking features and hotplug set to only one core on just one of the governors in order to save battery, it would be perfect
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Underclocking of CPU is of course in. Just lower the max CPU frequency.
GPU is now also reduced to a 27 MHz idle frequency with latest beta6.
And the hotplug stuff: Have a look at the hotplug profiles in beta6
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Never tried that, so I do not know.
I have not taken anything out with regards to encryption, still I cannot be 100% sure on it before someone tests it.
Andi
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I took the risk - works! Great
Danke Andi!
MoMaMeMi said:
I took the risk - works! Great
Danke Andi!
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Thanks for confirming !!!
Andi
I'm running crDroid.. Will flashing cm11 version break WiFi or does anybody know how this kernel works with this ROM? I'm assuming flashing the cm11s will work?? Thanks
Damn, its good!!
we will see some good..
suaverc118 said:
I'm running crDroid.. Will flashing cm11 version break WiFi or does anybody know how this kernel works with this ROM? I'm assuming flashing the cm11s will work?? Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56375250&postcount=555
Read that, when it works for them and I think you use the same ROM it should work for you to. BTW CM11 and CM11s are not the same so CM11s kernel is probably not working on a CM11 based ROM.