Introduction
ThunderBolt! is a script package by me, pikachu01 that combines a few notable tweaks shamelessly modified to the max as well as hacks and scripts that I came up on my own(and added tonnes of things over the months of development and testing). Without further delay, please read the rest of the OP

Benefits

• Better performance, better battery life through Linux kernel tweaks catered for Android OS and flash memory.
• Better battery life and performance through usage of screenstate_scaling whereby it switches thresholds/VM tunables depending on your screen state.
• Better performance and battery life for database writes as fsync is not utilized anymore.
• Better network throughput from TCP tweaks and 3G tweaks
• Less RAM usage through zipalign. I found that market apps like Viber and PlantsVsZombies aren't zipaligned. Oh and Swype too. Surprised? Me too.
• Reduced /dbdata, /data, /sdcard usage of *.db files and faster database access through defragmentization of sqlite db files (a lot of apps use Database to store data like Swype dictionaries, Game saves etc)
• Faster disk access through remount script (noatime, disable barrier etc)
• Less lags through Quasi-Supercharger (ThunderBolt! values using the Supercharger engine), with mutltasking (e.g. NFS shift + Opera mobile with 5 tabs fully opened and no lags)

Minimum Requirements

• Android Gingerbread 2.3.x
• Note: Only the main CWM is ICS compatible. The screenstate_scaling works on non-AOSP/AOKP/CM9 ROMs).
• At least 2MB free on /system (Delete unused ringtones or useless apps like Aldiko/Allshare etc).
• Root.
• Kernel that supports init.d.
• Ext4 filesystem if you want to use the remount script.

Confirmed working devices
Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and its variants
Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 and its variants
Samsung Galaxy S Plus i9001
Samsung Galaxy Note
Samsung Infuse 4G
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Samsung Galaxy S Plus i9001
Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Other phones with NAND unlocked + root and init.d support like Xperia series, NAND unlocked HTC series and of course Samsung phones which are not mentioned here.

Youtube Video Step-By-Step
It's not in English, but it's a step-by-step of what to do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdzPX00V0OY

I9100 Check Data Partition
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38669259/ThunderBo...20Partition.zip

This post has been edited by pikachu01: Jul 13 2012, 01:04 PM

ATTENTION: Only the main CWM, LMK (using build.prop method) and screenstate_scaling addon is compatible with ICS for now.

ATTENTION: The screenstate_scaling isn't compatible with CM7/CM9/AOSP ROMs since quite some time ago. I removed the warning since wake_on_fb_* wasn't hanging for some AOSP users, though it'll still hang at boot. Hence, there could still be lingering issues. Don't use it!

ATTENTION: 40MB has a very unaggressive LMK that will face lags at the end of the day but have higher degree of multitasking. You were warned

This post has been edited by pikachu01: Jul 13 2012, 01:07 PM

I'll be using this thread for support. Please post questions or queries you have about ThunderBolt!

Original ThunderBolt! thread & Downloads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1556013

This post has been edited by pikachu01: Jul 13 2012, 01:18 PM

Thunderbolt is great! Used it during my GB days (had been using ICS rom for quite some time now).. will try this on my phone if have the time during the weekend. Glad to have a thread of its own here in LYN. Malaysia boleh!

SGS
ICS333 rom with Semaphore 1.2.6s kernel

i would take this if it compatible with my paranoid cm9 based rom

This post has been edited by meazurali89: Jul 13 2012, 01:47 PM

Let me know if you encounter any issues

The main CWM should work fine. The LMK should work as well. Be sure to have a nandroid backup just in case.

it just a script right?its nothing like a kernel or related to that?

Yup. It's a few scripts. You can take a look inside the zip file if you want to know more.

to long to read..

Oh gosh...

I guess ICs on arc 4.0.4 ok already la...

nice one..!!

I'm using galaxy tab 7.7, on stock ics, 4.0.4. Is it ok to use? Run with script manager?

sorry to ask this but if...if this script dont work or i dont feel any change,how do i revert back?

edit:already check your xda thread

This post has been edited by meazurali89: Jul 13 2012, 03:35 PM

I wish the LYN has "Thanks" button like in XDA dev forum. I dont download it but hey, I wanna thanks for your contribution.

Brilliant script from Pikachu!!
Have a huge user base in XDA.



This post has been edited by yehlai: Jul 13 2012, 03:43 PM

Finally an official thread here in Lowyat! Proud of you Pikachu
The scripts are highly recommended, used it before. It really makes a difference

works on jelly bean? will ask the peeps in Galnex thread to give it a go

i am using ram manager, another ram management program created by xda member and available on playstore.

will this script conflict with it?

No love for the razr?

Support !!

what is i9100 check data partition for

If it's NAND unlocked and has root, CWM and init.d support. Should be ok

Nandroid beforehand just in case.


Should be fine. Nandroid before trying


What's your phone? Check the first post in the XDA thread for a restore pack.

Don't think anyone tried this. Can you try and see if it works? Make sure you have a way to backup i.e. nandroid.

RAM Manager is a half baked tool that only sets the Linux LMK. Only Supercharger and ThunderBolt! LMK can set the LMK correctly. And yes, it'll conflict with it. Hence you need to remove it.


Is the RAZR NAND unlocked?

do i need that file for my i9100?

edit: been using thunderbolt 2.7.7 without problem, so i guess nope.

This post has been edited by Gene-Zys: Jul 13 2012, 10:34 PM

It's just to use only if you think that your /data has some corruption. If you want to use it, be sure to have a nandroid backup before using it.

possible cause or sign of having corrupted data partition?

In logcat, there will be ext4 errors.

thanks pikachu.
cant find any "ext4" in logcat, but it does have alot "error".

There are some known errors that can be ignored. Paste the errors here, I'll see if I can decipher them.

thanks.


Attached File(s)
 logfile.txt ( 135.13k ) Number of downloads: 10

Don't see any known errors. Should be alright.

whoever didnt use this tweak is really oudated and stupid la, coz it makes a huge differences!! kudos Pikachu01!!! pika pika!!!

just 'thunderbolted' my phone.

will observe and c how it goes.

Phone: SGS
ROM: ICS333 v 1.1
Kernel: Semaphore 1.2.6s kernel

Thunderbolt scripts
- Thunderbolt 2.7.7
- LMK 80 v 2.0
- Screenstate Scaling v 2.0.2

Hehe. Thanks

Let me know how it goes or if you have any issues with it.

Did you check and correlate the values with "How Do I Know If It Works?" section?

haha.. duno how to use adb or the temminal emulator

Just install Terminal Emulator and then type the commands as shown. The output can be compared to those in the thread.

thx for your guidance.
using terminal emulator (now i know about this app.. lol), all values are similar that you posted

cheers!

Good to know

For Paranoid 1.6, which file i need to download?

ThunderBolt-CWM 80MB LMK Others addon v2.0.zip?

then flash it using CWM right? what is differences between the different zip?

yes,that one.yg lain tu,original script for different type of phone,he made them so that if people want to revert back to the original they just download them

edit:sorry it seem i missundersood your question,let pikachu answer you then,i want to ask him bot this too

This post has been edited by meazurali89: Jul 16 2012, 03:06 PM

what is the differences between this script with v6 supercharger???

Seem like many files and add-on has to be used. But don't know try which 1 1st.

dont try lah,let him answer first

The main CWM, and the LMK. 80MB LMK is a good choice to start with

The different zips are:
- Restore Pack
- Main CWM
- Addons (LMK, screenstate_scaling and some others)


ThunderBolt! is a whole scripting package while V6 Supercharger only focuses on the LMK. ThunderBolt! has it's own LMK addon that has the same Supercharger engine, but ThunderBolt! values applied to it.


Try the main CWM:
ThunderBolt-CWM v2.7.7.zip

LMK:
ThunderBolt-CWM 80MB LMK Others addon v2.0.zip

If you're using Samsung stock ROM, screenstate_scaling:
ThunderBolt-CWM screenstate_scaling addon v2.0.2.zip

isit necessary to load the scripts with scripts manager?
because right after i flashed it and reboot phone then i run terminal emulator to test the scripts and from the result, it seem the scripts already loaded even before i run it with script manager.

i wish to include your scripts into my own customized stunner 1.6.26 rom but not sure the right to do it. can i just copy those script files into the respective folders and add the lines to set permission in updater_script?

thanks

Only certain scripts need to be loaded in Script Manager. I've stated in the first post in XDA that:
- remount needs to be loaded as it should be the last script that is running so that it will survive the kernel doing a remount when booting
- zipalign can be done in Script Manager to hasten boot time.
- sqlite_optimize can be done in Script Manager to hasten boot time

The "How do I know if it works" section only validates some portion of the scripts (not including the remount etc).

You can include it if you include proper credits.

Copy whatever in the /system and add the lines to set permission in updater_script

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Ok actually here's my concern, let's say i've included your scripts into the rom, how to load those scripts (remount, zipalign, sqlite_optimize) without having the rom user manually load those scripts with Script Manager?

Yes of cos proper credits will be given

You'll need to put it in /etc/init.d

Putting it init.d will slow down boot up though as the scripts will need to be done before boot up occurs, which prompted me to use Script Manager instead.

Oic.. ok thank you very much. I'll give it a try.

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Added on July 18, 2012, 4:20 pmBy the way when you said add those script files into /etc/init.d, do you mean all files from the /etc/bolt_scripts or just those certain files only (remount, sqlite_optimize, s70darky_zipalign & S98CFS)?

This post has been edited by zeneziz: Jul 18 2012, 04:20 PM

Only that certain files you've listed.

I has tried CWM flash ThunderBolt-CWM v2.7.7.zip + ThunderBolt-CWM 80MB LMK Others addon v2.0.zip.
I have done the instruction as website said.

But,
How to find out if it works:
sysctl -a | grep vm

The result i get is different:
vm.dirty_ratio = 90
vm.dirty_background_ratio = 20
vm.vfs_cache_pressure = 20

The result of Add-On "getprop | grep ADJ" is same.

Is it okey?

You might have a script that overrides ThunderBolt!'s settings or yuor kernel prevents ThunderBolt! from changing the VFS values.

What is VFS?

I have not apply any script before. or may be xxtweaker?

Oops, not VFS, but VM. Virtual Memory.

What's xxtweaker?

xxtweaker is used for fluxi kenel tweak.

Might be. Not sure. Try uninstalling the tweaker and see if you can get the correct values. If not, then the kernel itself is blocking vm settings from being set from sysfs interfaces.

I will try later. It's not important for VM setting?

What do you mean? VM settings are part of ThunderBolt! that affects how good it is

I installed it on HTC Inc S Custom ROM AOKP. So far it run ideally. But I want to benchmark.. can you tell me good software to benchmark after I run all of your script without based on "good" feeling?

battery, cpu or any kind of benchmark in term of "saving" this and that.

Because, when I read your script description, i feel good and it will save my battery. haha. any idea?

This post has been edited by saksoba: Jul 19 2012, 11:56 PM

To perform a proper benchmark, you should tune the CPU and GPU frequency to the maximum (i.e, minimum and maximum is 1.2GHz for example). Anything lesser than that will lead to inconclusive scores.

You can use ChainFire's Benchmark or Antutu as a yardstick, but don't dwell too much on the scores. Some tweaks like the I/O scheduler might be worse off as it seeks to balance the synchronous and asynchronous processes that might affect what the outcome of the benchmark is

Edit: The one thing you can measure though, is the battery life and smoothness of your day to day operations, as those are the ones that actually mean something to you right?

It doesn't matter if your benchmark scores are the highest, but scrolling to a screen is laggy. (I could make ThunderBolt! be a good performer on benchmark, but your battery and performance would be bad).

This post has been edited by pikachu01: Jul 20 2012, 12:13 AM

Yes, exactly. I don't care about the score anyway but why I ask this question in the first place? I confused myself. sorry for that.

So I guess it will be based on our day to day usage with "good" feeling. I will monitor my battery life for few days and I shall let you know the result for now.

Thanks for the script!

It's ok

Let me know if you have any issues.

I tried to uninstall/reboot xxtweaker for fluxi kernel and run the script again but still can't change the value.
But, from ROM ToolBox from Playstore, i found the "Sysctl Conf" values under "kernel tweaks".
May be it stop changing the value from your script?

Can I change the value directly and apply as boot?

This post has been edited by ken8boy: Jul 20 2012, 11:00 AM


Attached thumbnail(s)

You can apply ThunderBolt! values directly, but the screenstate_scaling script actually scales the VM settings at screen on/screen off. You'll lose the ability to do that if you directly apply the values. (assuming the ROM Toolbox's values will override ThunderBolt!'s).

Ya may be. I'm using PA 1.6a with latest fluxi kernel. I think screenstate_scaling script is not compatible with CM9 ROM as your website mentioned.

Ahh, so you can't use screenstate_scaling. You could try setting it directly then

Besides that, do i need to run the main script and Add-on every time boot up?

This post has been edited by ken8boy: Jul 20 2012, 02:57 PM

Just let Script Manager run it by ticking "Run at boot" - the wheel icon.

1. /etc/bolt_scripts/remounti9100 as Root and as Boot.
2. /etc/bolt_scripts/sqlite_optimize as Root.
3. /etc/bolt_scripts/s70darky_zipalign as Root.
4. /etc/bolt_scripts/CFS/S98CFS as Root and as Boot.

The 1st and 4th scripts is running as root and Boot. Do I need to run 2nd and 3rd script everytime boot up?

Besides that, is these 4 scripts is running together from ThunderBolt-CWM LMK Add-On zip also?
Or I need to run the script again also?

This post has been edited by ken8boy: Jul 20 2012, 03:07 PM

2nd and 3rd depends on whether you want to slow down boot time or not. You can run them anytime actually.

I don't understand your last question.

So means after boot up, the 2nd and 3rd script have to run manually if we didn't set them as boot?

The last question, we just only run the 4 Main script only and no need to run the script for LMK Add-on?

Yes, only run the 2nd and 3rd script as needed.

No need to run anything for LMK addon. Install, and reboot twice.

Haha I thought I no need to do anything after run the script at first time.
So I try to set it as boot. See what happen after this.

Ooic, so I will tried to flash LMK addon and reboot twice again.

Anyway, thanks for your explanation so far. LIKE it!

No problem

in extweaks...there's an option "CFS tweaks"...it allow us to choose samsung defaults, linux defaults and thunderbolt script defaults....

what that option really do?

and this is your thunderbolt? or different 1?

It changes the CFS settings. Yes, this is my ThunderBolt! CFS in the ExTweaks.

CFS changes the CPU scheduler latency and how many tasks can be queued per cycle.

thanks....so after it, do i still need to flash the thunderbolt zip files?

CFS is just one part of ThunderBolt!. You still need to flash the CWM zips and the addons you need. Just that you don't need to run the CFS script anymore.

still confuse how to use this script..
im using xperia mini with android 4.0.4
can use or not?

As long as you have the minimum requirements:
- Nand unlocked
- Root
- Init.d support
- CWM

Be sure to have a nandroid backup just in case

what is nand unlocked and init.d??
how to check??

i have root and also install CWM..

NAND unlocked means you can write to the /system of the phone.

init.d means your kernel runs all the scripts in /system/etc/init.d

pikachu..does your script work on the upcoming JB rom?

Should be able to Nandroid beforehand!

Hi pikachu01, last time I flash ThunderBolt + 80MB LMK addon, and now I want to try 60MB LMK addon. Do I need to flash the thunderBolt again or just flash LMK addon? I need to lauch all of the script again?

You'll need to revert the build.prop by renaming the original file (build.prop.thunderbolt) to build.prop. This is after deleting the modified build.prop.

Then after that, install the 60MB LMK and reboot twice.

This post has been edited by pikachu01: Aug 22 2012, 08:46 AM

I found the "build.prop.thunderbolt", "build.prop", and "build.prop.bak". where I can find "modified build.prop" and delete it?

One thing, for higher LMK value, less multitasking? So it will affect the performance if I choose less MB LMK?
How about Battery life?

the modified build.prop is the build.prop itself. The original is build.prop.thunderbolt.

Higher LMK, less multitasking, higher performance (is most cases).

Battery life is unaffected.

So I need to delete "build.prop" and rename "build.prop.thunderbolt" and then install LMK addon?

Yes