Mobile Devices

So, I recently took the plunge and flashed the Android 16 developer preview on my device, hoping to push the boundaries of what’s possible. One particular tweak that caught my eye was enabling support for 16KB page sizes at the kernel level. I’m always interested in exploring these low-level adjustments, especially when they’re not widely documented yet.  Flashing the developer preview wasn’t too different from past experiences—if you’re comfortable using android flash tool . The real intrigue began when I switched the kernel to 16KB page sizes instead of the standard 4KB. This is the kind of low-level tweak that can spark some intriguing performance conversations down the line. The immediate problem? Most apps just aren’t ready for 16KB page sizes. The majority of them are firmly rooted in a 4KB world, and my device’s stability and compatibility took a hit because of that. In everyday use, this meant frequent force closes, hangs, and a general “not ready for prime time” vibe....