[xKERNEL|ICS&JB|27/11] xKernel v9.587-D | another version that not released

Should I Continue Maintaining xKernel for Ray, What Say You?

  • No. You done enough

    Votes: 18 6.1%
  • Yes you should

    Votes: 273 92.2%
  • Not necessary

    Votes: 11 3.7%

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Taverius

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Sirkay, just want to report that if we flashes your kernel, we should flash doomlord superuser package again. It seems that because of superuser problem, samba filesharing (which I use) won't successfully release its wakelock. It's better to keep superuser separated from kernel but keep the recovery intact.

sent from my white ray using XDA App :)

Want to be careful here - until this one we've all been running kernels that mask superuser-mode busybox mount etc with kernel version.

If you get issues from that, it's because busybox in the ROM is at fault, you've just never been able to use it before. But now, binary upgrades will actually stick.

If love to hear from an Android kernel guru if the path is the optimal way of avoiding binary masking.
 

hansip87

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Want to be careful here - until this one we've all been running kernels that mask superuser-mode busybox mount etc with kernel version.

If you get issues from that, it's because busybox in the ROM is at fault, you've just never been able to use it before. But now, binary upgrades will actually stick.

If love to hear from an Android kernel guru if the path is the optimal way of avoiding binary masking.
Umm after flashing sirkay kernel, still got the busybox from busybox installer though (still names 1.19.4-STericsson and no duplicates. the problematic one is superuser. First when i ran TB, it gives me a warning about permission issue. I don't know how Samba works, but it seems like Samba server (or Wifi driver) is not working correctly (wakelocking) with flawed superuser. Don't know why but now wakelock problem seems more problematic than before after flashing this kernel, so my suspicion is based on superuser issue.
 
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Taverius

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That's DooMLoRD's autoroot.sh script, which intrusively messes with superuser binary.

I don't like the script myself, but you should ask DooMLoRD why its doing what its doing.

Its also setting permissions wrong:
Code:
26	/sbin/busybox chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
As you know from TB, should be 6755. :)

Perhaps we need updated script.

Personally I'd prefer for kernel not to mess about with my superuser, but that's just me, its sirkay's kernel. But IMO the script is for using kernel on unrooted SEMC ROMs, not our custom ones.
 

justmpm

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Does this work on ka08 custom tom?

Yes, but after flashing the ROM, I updated busybox to 1.19.4 and booted into
the ROM...updated SU to v3.1 and then booted into recovery and flashed the
adreno drivers from arcatarc. Not sure if you need the busybox or the adreno
drivers, there is a busybox in KA08 and I didn't see the adreno drivers in the
changelog.

BUT....you really will want the SU update....especially if you are going to run the
V6supercharger script....or even TB for that matter.

busybox script can be found on this thread of zeppelinrox:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991276

SU v3.1 can be found on this thread of zeppelinroxwraithdu:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22643465&postcount=8328


Adreno drivers from this thread of arcatarc:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1556048


EDIT: Adreno drivers are preloaded into KA08 ROM......
 
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hansip87

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That's DooMLoRD's autoroot.sh script, which intrusively messes with superuser binary.

I don't like the script myself, but you should ask DooMLoRD why its doing what its doing.

Its also setting permissions wrong:
Code:
26	/sbin/busybox chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
As you know from TB, should be 6755. :)

Perhaps we need updated script.

Personally I'd prefer for kernel not to mess about with my superuser, but that's just me, its sirkay's kernel. But IMO the script is for using kernel on unrooted SEMC ROMs, not our custom ones.
Yes. that's why i prefer kernel with recovery as such, and keep superuser package as additional download. :)
 

Taverius

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Yes. that's why i prefer kernel with recovery as such, and keep superuser package as additional download. :)
Agreed.

Well, the kernel only kind of doesn't come with superuser.

It doesn't have su in /sbin, which is good, but it does have that unnecessary script, since we're using it on custom roms. Again, I can see why DooMLoRD would package it on kernels for stock ROMs, but that's just not our usage case here.

*cough* should really pull it from /sbin, remove it from init.rc, and clean out its files while we're at it. *cough*

*pokes sirkay*
 

sirkay

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Agreed.

Well, the kernel only kind of doesn't come with superuser.

It doesn't have su in /sbin, which is good, but it does have that unnecessary script, since we're using it on custom roms. Again, I can see why DooMLoRD would package it on kernels for stock ROMs, but that's just not our usage case here.

*cough* should really pull it from /sbin, remove it from init.rc, and clean out its files while we're at it. *cough*

*pokes sirkay*

:p as per request, ive uploaded kernel with autoroot disabled. not yet update the link. will do when get home

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Well sirkay, any news for OC kernel? :) I actually asked DoomLord and inteks from Neo and Arc though. But no replies so far.. :eek:
 

manishsingh

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Call Recording Not working with this Kernel

I successfully flashed the Kernel (latest posted on Post # 1) and ROM and have to say that its the best ICS rom I have used so far.

However there is a serious bug in the Kernel i.e. Call Recording doesn't work, here is what I tried:

Option A : Call Recording format .WAV - No call were recorded although it showed the "STOP RECORDING" button.

Option B : Call Recording format .AMR - Call gets recorded but can't listen to the recording as it doesn't play.

Option C : Call Recording format .MP3 same result as in Option A

Option D : Tried using the Android API for call recording with all the above formats but it gives an error that Call Recording cannot work.

I went to earlier Kernel by DoomLord i.e. for GingerBread and Call Recording functions flawlessly. Will appreciate if someone can look into this issue.
 

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I successfully flashed the Kernel (latest posted on Post # 1) and ROM and have to say that its the best ICS rom I have used so far.

However there is a serious bug in the Kernel i.e. Call Recording doesn't work, here is what I tried:

Option A : Call Recording format .WAV - No call were recorded although it showed the "STOP RECORDING" button.

Option B : Call Recording format .AMR - Call gets recorded but can't listen to the recording as it doesn't play.

Option C : Call Recording format .MP3 same result as in Option A

Option D : Tried using the Android API for call recording with all the above formats but it gives an error that Call Recording cannot work.

I went to earlier Kernel by DoomLord i.e. for GingerBread and Call Recording functions flawlessly. Will appreciate if someone can look into this issue.

Damn... That's a huge list of demands... Are you ordering food at restaurant...?

We are short of kernel developers ...dying for just overclocked kernel and ppl ordering call recording stuff...:-/
 

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    ## xKERNEL##
    First Thing First: How To Install Custom Kernel
    1) You need to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER using one of these method. I'm NOT responsible of what you've decide. Please follow instruction carefully.
    -> S1tool
    -> Sony Mobile - Unlock Bootloader
    2) Get this awesome tool called Flashtool and install. Dont forget to install usb drivers from "Drivers" folder too.
    3) I assume you have download one of my kernel. Get into Fastboot mode. How? Do i have to repeat how? Press "Volume Up" while connecting your USB cable. you'll see Blue led.
    4) Click "Flash" button on Flashtool, then select Fastboot Mode.
    5) Choose "Select Kernel to Flash" and find your saved kernel. I'm not gonna find it for you.
    6) Once completed, reboot device into system

    THESE IS FINAL, NO LONGER MAINTAINED
    HTML:
    Those version below was a final version xKernel for Xperia Ray. I might on a new
    device next week due someone already booked my ray. Ive planned to give the
    last version using 4.1.B.0.587 but unfortunately source published by Sony was
    corrupted. Sorry guys, i cant afford to keep my ray. This is it.
    Thank you for using my kernel.


    ## KERNEL DOWNLOADS ## [ Share Folder - Most of Ray's Kernel ]


    Build on early Oct [ xKernel v9.587-D ] - ICS Based Rom

    23/09 [ xKernel v9.587-C ] - ICS Based Rom

    18/08 [ Advanced Stock .587 ] - ICS Based Rom

    15/08 [ xKernel Jelly Bean v1.0.2 ] - Jelly Bean 4.1.1
    - used gcc linaro version 4.6.2
    - USB OTG support
    - OLD: v1.0.1

    15/08 [ xKernel v8.1a ] - ICS Based Rom
    - used GCC Linaro version 4.6.2
    - USB OTG support
    - OLD: v8.1

    15/08 [ xKernel AOKP v3.1 ] AOKP Based Rom (NEED TESTER)
    - used gcc linaro version 4.6.2
    - USB OTG Support
    - wifi modules included

    [ XRay V7.3.431 ] ICS 4.0.4 HOT STUFF
    - Build from 4.1.B.0.431 source



    ## SOLUTIONS ##
    [ POST #3 ] Graphic Performance
    [ For JJ's v2.0+ ] Install kernel with JJ's v2.0+. thank to justmpm
    [ POST #5 ] Zram script and Wifi Channel 12-14

    UPDATES

    // v9 - 587 source, increase mdp core clock for 720p, set 2D core clock
    // v8.0 | AOKP v3 - implemented BFS v0.318
    // AOKP v2.3.431a - vids record / playback fixed(?) - need tester
    // AOKP v2.3.431 - Built from 4.1.B.0.431 source
    // v7.3.562 - 4.1.A.0.562 source, added cleancache and zcache driver, the rest same with v7.3.431
    // v7.3.431 - 4.1.B.431 source, "use highest perf level when wake-up from sleep" patch, the rest remain the same as previous version
    // v7.2.6 - 2way call, patches kernel msg, patch smartassv2 gov & zram driver
    // Stock .431 - Stock Kernel from .431 ICS 4.0.4
    // v7 rev4 - Build from 4.1.H.0.4 (Play ICS Beta)
    // AOKP v2.2 - enabled zram, increased swap space to 90MB, added intellidemand & virtuous gov
    // v6.2.5 - increased swap space to 90MB, added Virtuous gov
    // v6.1.1 RER - "Reduced Energy Recovery" courtesy of justmpm
    // v6.1.1 - added gov: intellidemand
    // Xray AOKP - first attempt
    // v6 - Enhance from v5 with small fixes
    // v5 - Recovery USB Mount, enabled tun
    // Stock .562 Kernel - Recovery USB mount fixed
    // v4.0.1 - Disabled min/max freq set at boot, UV available
    // v4.0 - Beta tester: LZO compress/decompress, cleancache, new settings freq tables
    // v3.0.2 - small fixes for freq tables. used old freq table
    // v3.0.1 - small fixes for freq tables.
    // v3.0 - new freq table. based on FreeXperia (thanks to FXP)
    // v2.5.1 - added zram setting disksize to 125MB (see thumbnails)
    // v2.5.1 - edit wakelock for better sleep? (see thumbnails)
    // v2.5 - include ZRAM driver (thanks go DooMLoRD. told ya, too much to tell his contribution in android developement :) )
    // v2.5 - remain 1.6 as default kernel
    // v2.5 - edit wakelock.c source
    // to test call recording download rVoix.apk from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=993793
    // removed Xray1x4v2 from list - for those who wanna kernel OC/UV you can choose xray1x6v2, and for those who not OC/UV addict like me can choose xray1x0uv (the one am using right now)




    BASEBAND COLLECTION
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0mesctfmxrdrz4a/DZmShwauxz


    Code:
    ((( Special Thanks To Donators )))[[I]-$65 left for used Ray[/I]]
    [B]funiewski, jjdoctor, obaobaobaba, Paul, Mack, sucker for sony's, y.ueno, 
    Würl, blasioli, Cvetkov, Lukáš[/B]

    ((( All Credits Goes To )))

    arcatarc - for finding Recovery with working usb mount
    FXP - for his kernel sources
    DooMLoRD - for bla bla bla bla .. too much contribution in Devlopement!!!
    erasmux - cpu governors and sources
    DooMLoRD / Team UtterChaos - for Fully Touch Recovery
    justmpm - help me alot with his overall test
    hansip87 - helping me find info "HOWTO" tutorial
    JJdoctor - Touch Rec button images
    Taverius - for tips?

    GiT
    https://github.com/sirkay
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    XRay v7.2.6 FW 4.1.H.0.4

    [ XRay v7.2.6 ]
    - build from Play ICS Beta - 4.1.H.0.4 source
    - OC & UV available
    - new gov: intellidemand, virtuous, patched smartassv2
    - some patches from CodeAurora implemented (this for kernel messages)
    - heard that it has new adreno driver
    - patched ZRAM driver - thanks to show-p
    - fixed 2way call record
    - kernel build version in About Phone


    NSTools: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1333696
    - to manage various tweaks

    tested for several days and definitely not let me down ;). i think this is it for now. if got 100 thanks for this post only, then i will consider to look out for updates my kernel. is it fair enough? :cool:
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    XRay Kernel v7.3.431 - 4.1.B.0.431

    [ XRay v7.3.431 ] - 4.1.B.0.431 source .
    - OC/UV (up to 1.6ghz / +-25mv)
    - gov: brazilianwax, smartassv2, interactivex, virtuous, intellidemand, lagfree
    - io: cfq, sio, vr, noop, deadline, anticipatory
    - support: ext3, ext4, swap, ntfs,
    - 2way call record
    - TUN enabled
    - ZRAM enabled
    - patches:
    -> msm: clean msm_pc_pm_pgd
    -> kgsl: Use highest performance level on wake-up from sleep"
    - used 4.1.B.0.431 urushi defconfig
    - highmem enabled


    ZRAM driver fixed!. please re-download
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    [SOLUTIONS]

    [ SOLUTION: Graphic Performance ]

    For those who using my kernel (ics beta kernel source build) may have some low performance in Official ICS (.562 FW). Trick to get better graphic performance :

    1. Goto to Adreno Driver Thread by arcatarc
    2. Download GpuDriverICS_4.1.A.0.562.zip and put in your SD
    3. Flash OriginalAdrenoICSSony_4.1.A.0.562.zip using CWM.
    4. Booting up
    5. Enjoy some graphic improvement!


    thanks to arcatarc for his update.zip
    and hansip87 for found solution
    please dont be lazy to hit the button for their effort.

    [ SOLUTION: My Steps to prevent Superuser Issue in TB ]

    Who has Superuser issue or Root Access after installing JJ's Rom, can try my steps. I never had issue with Superuser/Root Access after did these steps

    Go to here --> #Solutions
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    23/09 xKernel v9.587-C

    xKernel v9.587-C [link1] [link2]
    • bluetooth patches from CAF
    • fix a race between hotplug and cpufreq
    • PM / Hibernate: make default image size 2/5 of available RAM
    • revert to BFQ v2, then switch to another version of BFQv2-r1

    Note: this is the last updates from 587 source.