Root Custom Tweaks

[niteryder]

Hi!

Last week I got really tired of post paid BS so I switched to prepaid. The Volt was $59 at Best Buy for Sprint... So, why not. Anyway, I am a long time member of XDA, but they seem to be lacking on the Volt, so I'm here and I like to tinker.

I have done a bunch of tweaks and mods to the Volt so far and I thought I would share. All the tweaks listed are currently in-use on my phone.

**You will need root access for most of this stuff**

system/build.prop (just add this to the end, battery life is amazing)

#
# Niteryder's Tweaks
#

#Disable Boot Animations
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1

#Disable Android Logging
profiler.force_disable_err_rpt=1
profiler.force_disable_ulog=1
logcat.live=disable
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
ro.kernel.checkjni=0
ro.config.nocheckin=1



#Google DNS
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.rmnet0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.rmnet0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.ppp0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.ppp0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.wlan0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.wlan0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.eth0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.eth0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.gprs.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.gprs.dns2=8.8.4.4


# Net Speed Tweaks
net.tcp.buffersize.default=4096,87380,256960,4096, 16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.wifi=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.umts=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.gprs=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.edge=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.hspa=4096,87380,256960,4096,163 84,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.lte=524288,1048576,2097152,5242 88,1048576,2097152
net.tcp.buffersize.hspda=4096,87380,256960,4096,16 384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.evdo_b=6144,87380,1048576,6144, 87380,1048576

#Save Battery
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
ro.config.hw_power_saving=true
power_supply.wakeup=enable
ro.ril.sensor.sleep.control=1
proximity_incall=enable
pm.sleep_mode=1
ro.ril.power_collapse=1
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
ro.mot.eri.losalert.delay=1000

#Better Scrolling
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150
ro.min_pointer_dur=8
ro.max.fling_velocity=12000
ro.min.fling_velocity=8000

#MOAR RAM
dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=v,o=y
persist.service.pcsync.enable=0
persist.service.lgospd.enable=0

#More Volume Steps InCalls
ro.config.vc_call_steps=20

#Call Quality Bump
ro.ril.enable.amr.wideband=1

#Fast Boot And Reboot
persist.sys.purgeable_assets=1
ro.config.hw_quickpoweron=true

Reclaim Space (If you did not notice, the ROM on the phone is built for a number of carriers. This removes duplicate garbage.)

space.sh - <<This is for Sprint Only.. I'll update this to cover all carriers and explain it better.

I'll add more soon.

 

[master odysues]

Question , is there a build.prop mod that will default ext-sd as primary storage ?

 

[dvdavid888]

Thank you for the custom tweaks i agree battery life is amazing cant wait for more Roms and development

 

[dvdavid888]

Thank you for the custom tweaks i agree battery life is amazing cant wait for more Roms and development

 

[niteryder]

Question , is there a build.prop mod that will default ext-sd as primary storage ?

I don't recall one.

 

[bg4m3r]

Question , is there a build.prop mod that will default ext-sd as primary storage ?

There are apps that can set that, link2sd, for example.

 

[master odysues]

There are apps that can set that, link2sd, for example.

Ummm I've seen that but doesn't my SD card have to be partion ?

 

[bg4m3r]

Ummm I've seen that but doesn't my SD card have to be partion ?

No... That setting is for the native install/move configuration.

 

[master odysues]

Sooo using link to SD would download everything to the SD card even apps from play store

 

[bg4m3r]

Sooo using link to SD would download everything to the SD card even apps from play store

Yes, although I can't say for sure if it will put the entire app on the SD due to KitKat security.

 

[master odysues]

Yes, although I can't say for sure if it will put the entire app on the SD due to KitKat security.

I'm using candy ROM ... So idk if it still applies

 

[andMego]

Where do you put space.sh? I put it in build.prop but nothing happened. Thanks

 

[Sands207]

@niteryder will these build.prop tweaks work on any Volt ROM or just stock? I am using SlimKat 4.4.4

 

[robles4242]

Any conformation on if and how these work?

 

[Curtis1973]

the only one i can confirm as working is the disable boot animation. other than that can't really say.

 

[HasH_BrowN]

@niteryder

space.sh - <<This is for Sprint Only.. I'll update this to cover all carriers and explain it better.

What is the command in the script or where is a downloadable resource?
What needs to be edited on the command?
Please post an upload or screenshot.

 

[HasH_BrowN]

@niteryder please provide an update. Your post is from April, that should have been enough time. If not please provide a link to what you are using for reference so someone else can pickup where you left off.

 

[bg4m3r]

I would like a little more explanation on the build.prop tweaks as well... Like why the DNS stuff? How do those entries affect the phone? In case an issue comes up...

Also, the volume steps tweak didn't seem to change anything? Still only had 15.

 

[HasH_BrowN]

@bg4m3r
AFAIK
The DNS is for full bandwith streaming Youtube. Doesnt throttle how fast you stream video.


The volume step, make sure you only have one edit in build.prop (that there isn't a duplicate entry). Screenshot of volume in build.prop.

Sure would like a response at to what the contents of space.sh are suppose to be or at least what direction it was going to head in.

 

[bg4m3r]

Sounds like it was just an automated debloat script, something I was thinking about working on. Seems like it would be easier than making a ROM.
What I'd really like to accomplish is a flashable zip that would remove boat and add in new apps and tweaks for stock systems.

 

[ShapeShifter499]

@bg4m3r
AFAIK
The DNS is for full bandwith streaming Youtube. Doesnt throttle how fast you stream video.

#Google DNS
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.rmnet0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.rmnet0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.ppp0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.ppp0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.wlan0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.wlan0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.eth0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.eth0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.gprs.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.gprs.dns2=8.8.4.4

I only added the DNS section, I'm currently throttled on boost for a few more days till the new month of service kicks in. On cellular with Wifi turned off I still have jittery playback in Youtube. Was there another fix I needed for full bandwidth youtube? Or is it only useful to aid in getting the fastest Youtube speeds while your plan isn't throttled?

 

[Deleted User]

#Google DNS
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.rmnet0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.rmnet0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.ppp0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.ppp0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.wlan0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.wlan0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.eth0.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.eth0.dns2=8.8.4.4
net.gprs.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.gprs.dns2=8.8.4.4

I only added the DNS section, I'm currently throttled on boost for a few more days till the new month of service kicks in. On cellular with Wifi turned off I still have jittery playback in Youtube. Was there another fix I needed for full bandwidth youtube? Or is it only useful to aid in getting the fastest Youtube speeds while your plan isn't throttled?

DNS tweaks only apply to wifi. Also, most of these tweaks are outdated. there is a mot tweak which is for motorola. lmao i think that one originally came from the atrix, there more for old gingerbread. Furthermore, i wouldnt disable logs until your rom is 100% tweaked and stable.
If you want to really tweak your os your going to have to make our own kernel because there is no telling when a demon is gonna call a module and reset all your scripts. Moreover, the only 100% working tweaks that i can guarantee are inside of developer options, and at this website
https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/low-ram.html