[KERNEL] Semaphore JB 3.3.0 / KK 3.4.3

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AndroidBR

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Hi ^^

Here are new build of semaphore kernel compiled with latest cyanogen kernel change, updated initramfs and CWM updated to v.6.0.5.1 with touch enabled
in normal and 's' version
compiled with linaro 4.7 or with 4.8.
the aroma cwm shortcut doesn't work.
like before just changed the kernel name for no confusion.

https://mega.co.nz/#F!vMx2XK7a!kU7XgxGhabIL9mgSXkG0LA
Hello folks!

Just wanted to let you know that I've downloaded the latest Semaphore kernels, Linaro 4.9 from MEGA (that website is a pain in the rear to download from any mobile device).

I took the liberty of uploading them to ZippyShare which is in my opinion the best place to share files with friends through mobile devices.

Semaphore Linaro 4.9 "S" (needs BigMem patch below)
http://www73.zippyshare.com/v/41080371/file.html

BigMem Patch
http://www18.zippyshare.com/v/95103650/file.html

Semaphore Linaro 4.9
http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/4130184/file.html

These are .zip files, to be flashed under Recovery.

Thanks for the original uploader by the way! Keep up the good work dude!

Cheers! :beer::)
 
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AndroidBR

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Hi ^^

Here are new build of semaphore kernel compiled with latest cyanogen kernel change, updated initramfs and CWM updated to v.6.0.5.1 with touch enabled
in normal and 's' version
compiled with linaro 4.7 or with 4.8.
the aroma cwm shortcut doesn't work.
like before just changed the kernel name for no confusion.

https://mega.co.nz/#F!vMx2XK7a!kU7XgxGhabIL9mgSXkG0LA
Yes, thanks a bunch iyahman! Excellent work!
One question though: is there a way to lower the screen brightness to its lowest settings by default?
Another thing regarding AROMA file manager, is there a particular reason as why it won't work properly?
Thanks again dude! :):thumbup:

thanks man... i really appreciate it
You're very welcome! That was nothing really, just downloaded and uploaded elsewhere... No biggie! Cheers! :beer::)
 

iyahman

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Yes, thanks a bunch iyahman! Excellent work!
One question though: is there a way to lower the screen brightness to its lowest settings by default?
Another thing regarding AROMA file manager, is there a particular reason as why it won't work properly?
Thanks again dude! :):thumbup:

You're very welcome! That was nothing really, just downloaded and uploaded elsewhere... No biggie! Cheers! :beer::)

You can choose between the 3 brightness config in semaphore apps.. it is not what your thinking about?

For aroma to be honest I don't know, it should works but no.. I have done some test but without succes.. I don't have too much time these days to look at this
 
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You can choose between the 3 brightness config in semaphore apps.. it is not what your thinking about?

For aroma to be honest I don't know, it should works but no.. I have done some test but without succes.. I don't have too much time these days to look at this
Sorry I wasn't being specific. I meant screen brightness under Recovery, sorry... I wonder how Stratos programmed the recovery to have a very low screen brightness...
 

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Just got back after long been using Semaphore v3.0 (CM 10.2) and JB 4.2.2. I want to go Kitkat and read that I have to go to CM11.

Checked this thread update and it says I should use Semaphore v3.4 for KK. Changelog says its updated to 3.4.3 but the downloads are only 3.4.2. Where do I find 3.4.3?
Thanks.
 
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updated semaphore kernel with latest linaro 4.9.3 from Christopher83 ( http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2098133)

drive link : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9...clk&authuser=0
mega link : https://mega.co.nz/#F!eQozWBpB!WS1ttJaEtLpeNhqmRjix2g

not already uploaded on drive, will do this when come back home today

Thanks!
Which file should I get? Really sorry, I'm not yet familiar... and don't know difference between files with just 'Kernel', and 'Kernel_Linaro', and the KK_bigmem (which I believe is for kitkat). Thanks for helping.
 

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Just got back after long mylen using Semaphore v3.0 (CM 10.2) and JB 4.2.2. I want to go Kitkat and read that I have to go to CM11.

Checked this thread update and it says I should use Semaphore v3.4 for KK. Changelog says its updated to 3.4.3 but the downloads are only 3.4.2. Where do I find 3.4.3?
Thanks.

Native land of semaphore kernel for i9000 is: bit.ly/1Cer9VC
 
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Thanks!
Which file should I get? Really sorry, I'm not yet familiar... and don't know difference between files with just 'Kernel', and 'Kernel_Linaro', and the KK_bigmem (which I believe is for kitkat). Thanks for helping.

File with Just "kernel" is the order build with linaro 4.9.2.
You should choose the new 4.9.3
After you have the choice between the normal and "s" version. S version give more ram.
You have to flash the KKbigmemory zip if you activate big memory in semaphore setting apk if you want to have video working properly.
Note that activate big memory break the 720p recording with the camera
 

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File with Just "kernel" is the order build with linaro 4.9.2.
You should choose the new 4.9.3
After you have the choice between the normal and "s" version. S version give more ram.
You have to flash the KKbigmemory zip if you activate big memory in semaphore setting apk if you want to have video working properly.
Note that activate big memory break the 720p recording with the camera

I see, so I should get either 'IyahmanKernel-linaro-4.9.3' or 'IyahmanKernel-linaroS-4.9.3'. Then the KK_bigmem is optional if I want bigmem.

One clarification, where can I see a list of what's not included in the slim 'IyahmanKernel-linaroS-4.9.3' version?

Also, what recommendation would you guys have on a good Rom that would work well with Semaphore? CM11, Touchwiz fusion, or Mackay (or should this run only with the Mackay Kernel)? Just getting recommendations as I've been out of the loop for more than a year. Thanks so much for the help.
 

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Thanks phil_greg2001, checked the Dirty 4.4.4 thread and it does look good.

Forgot to confirm, coming from JB4.2.2 (CM 10.1), can I just go and flash Semaphore v3.4.3 straight and then any of these ROMs (i.e. Dirty v4.4.4, etc.)? Or do I first have to go up to JB4.3, before Kitkat ROMs? I have CWM 6.0 installed. Thanks much.

I forgot too.... I think yes... :cool:
 

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CM11 M12 with semaphore 3.4.3 great works. If you have CWM 6.x, you can directly flash CM after full wipe, format /system, /data, /datadata and /cache.
 

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Great. Yes, I have CWM 6.0.3.2.
So it's safe to jump straight from JB4.2 up to kitkat 4.4? I'm verifying because I just read in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2591721 like requiring first going to 4.3. Unless What I have now (ie. JB 4.2) would be enough?

You can Jump from Gingerbread 2.3.6 to JellyBean 4.3 to Kit Kat 4.4 ( meaning you need 4.3 recovery to flash Kit Kat 4.4 as well as a gingerbread 2.3.6 bootloader

Thanks again.
 
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    This is a kernel based on the pawitp's one and it works for Android JB ROMs.

    Semaphore <= 2.6.6 for 4.1.2
    Semaphore >= 2.8.0 for 4.2
    Semaphore >= 3.1.0 for 4.3
    Semaphore >= 3.4.0 for 4.4



    Features

    - Linux kernel 3.0.101
    - LiveOC
    - Custom Voltage
    - Voodoo Sound
    - BLN & CM LED
    - 384MB - 409MB available RAM
    - Compiled with Linaro 4.7.3
    - O3 optimization
    - Auto brightness driver
    - Touch Wake
    - Vibration intensity
    - Deep Idle
    - USB host driver
    - Governor ondemand (default)
    - ondemand: sampling_down_factor tunable by momentum, smooth_ui
    - Governor conservative (module, smooth_ui)
    - Governor smartassV2 (module, smooth_ui)
    - Governor interactive
    - Noop I/O scheduler (default)
    - Deadline I/O Scheduler (module)
    - Simple I/O Scheduler (module)
    - ROW I/O Scheduler (module)
    - CFQ Scheduler (module)
    - CIFS as module
    - TUN as module
    - Logcat disabled (as module only)
    - Standard network packet scheduler
    - Kernel log buffer size 4KB (from 128KB)
    - Reduced debug info
    - TinyRCU
    - Fast Charge support
    - WiFi PM_MAX when suspend
    - CWM: AROMA Filemanager
    - /system/etc/init.d directory creation if not exist

    How to use
    Please read How to use Semaphore JB guide for information about the features

    In order to load various modules of the kernel and enable or disable features use Semaphore Manager or use HM.Carbide's Semaphore Script Manager application. It automatically copies and runs the respective scripts from /res/scripts to /system/etc/init.d directory.
    Custom Voltage may be configured with Voltage control or similar applications.

    For more information check the semaphore kernel website: www.semaphore.gr

    For questions or issues about Semaphore Manager please visit this thread

    For questions or issues about Semaphore Script Manager please visit HM.Carbide thread

    Thanks to Superuser, you may download a wonderful custom bootanimation for CM9 from http://www.semaphore.gr/downloads/boot-animations


    Thanks to

    pawitp for his kernel.
    zacharias.maladroit for his useful information about CM's initramfs
    HM.Carbide for his Semaphore Script Manager application.
    Ezekeel for LiveOC, Custom Voltage
    sztupy for USB host driver
    koush for CWM
    xcaliburinhand for his work about dock support
    mialwe for his vibrator intensity and other fixes
    ShadowInkDesigns for Android logo
    trailblazerz11 for his help with Linaro and other changes
    amarullz for Aroma file manager
    DerTeufel1980 for various hints
    Maroula Th. for Semaphore Logo
    sUsH667 for Aroma FM configuration and theme
    grinder777 for his great support
    n8r for UHID

    All people who support this kernel by testing, reporting issues, donating or simply using it.


    Change log

    Please note that there are 2 variations:
    Normal versions: for CM10 or ROMs without hugemem configuration, available RAM 384MB - 396MB
    's' versions: for Slim Bean ROM or patched ROMs with hugemem configuration, available RAM 397MB - 409MB

    3.4.3 (12/03/2014)
    - initramfs updates for CM11 latest nightly compatibility
    - CWM upstream sync


    3.4.2 (23/02/2014)
    - Fix AromaFM execution issue in recovery

    3.4.1 (20/02/2014)
    - Merge changes from CM kernel (blue screen issue, JPEG memory optimization, initramfs thanks to pawitp)
    - CWM 6.0.4.7

    3.4.0 (06/12/2013)
    - Support for KitKat 4.4
    - CWM 6.0.4.5
    - SELinux enabled
    - FUSE built-in

    3.3.0 (28/10/2013)
    - Linux kernel 3.0.101
    - CWM 6.0.4.4
    - initramfs changes for CM compatibility

    3.2.0 (27/09/2013)
    - Linux kernel 3.0.97
    - CWM 6.0.3.8
    - initramfs updates to sync with CM

    3.1.0 (17/08/2013)
    built for JB 4.3 (thanks to CM team)
    - Linux kernel 3.0.91
    - CWM 6.0.3.6
    - SELinux disabled

    3.0.0 (30/06/2013)
    - Linux kernel 3.0.84
    - gpu: pvr: Update to DDK 1.8@2198402
    - net: wireless: bcmdhd: Update to version 5.90.195.104
    - cpufreq: ondemand: Drop early demand
    - CWM: upstream updates

    -new version AromaFM 1.90 (thanks to amarullz)
    Changes by sUsH667 (many thanks)
    -base updated to aromafm 1.90
    -deleted all languages except english
    -deleted all iconsets
    -deleted all fonts except roboto
    -added german language
    -added iconset "generic" from older aromafm-version
    -added preconfigured config
    -added bookmarks for often used folders: /system, /sdcard, /emmc, /sdcard/Download

    Full changelog: http://www.semaphore.gr/changelog/jb-kk-version
    Deep Idle Guide and FAQ


    Sources

    The Linux Kernel
    Samsung Kernel sources
    Semaphore kernel sources

    How to build
    http://www.semaphore.gr/how-to/build-semaphore-jb-kernel


    Please use it at your own risk!

    The attachment zip files are for flashing from CWM recovery.
    The attachment tar files are for flashing through Heimdall/ODIN.

    Attachment files md5sum:

    5cc7e55133a55f5c9a24b1b975ffa7ac Semaphore_KK_3.4.2s.tar
    9bc3f0532c24e08e1a6eca3c4063f788 Semaphore_KK_3.4.2s.zip
    296bce6b0abfd5edc0cfacd7e1cdebed Semaphore_KK_3.4.2.tar
    e5ec4b188f957e4432663897e3bec67e Semaphore_KK_3.4.2.zip
    e315e9b37600810a542ee512ae1b2841 Semaphore_KK_3.4.3s.tar
    ce50f3479c46658e8dccafede6598058 Semaphore_KK_3.4.3s.zip
    37cda08f74bbae8fd2529ab3682ca28f Semaphore_KK_3.4.3.tar
    483468c3cec23c1198ec94f66627b553 Semaphore_KK_3.4.3.zip

    Alternative download from http://www.semaphore.gr/downloads/gt-i9000-jb-kk
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    Thanks everybody for your words and your support!
    Your huge support and interest about Semaphore makes me want to try even more for something better.

    Maybe it's not obvious, but I'm working hard on this project. Last weeks, I try more to expand my knowledge and contribute to Linux kernel.
    As I said, this may not have immediate affect in Semaphore versions. But I hope for some results in near future.

    Semaphore is here. I'm here. Semaphore will not stop. I will try to contribute to Linux kernel, through this project. Maybe using other device, but with the same goals.

    Thanks again for everything.
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    New version 3.0.0

    - Linux kernel 3.0.84
    - gpu: pvr: Update to DDK 1.8@2198402
    - net: wireless: bcmdhd: Update to version 5.90.195.104
    - cpufreq: ondemand: Drop early demand
    - CWM: upstream updates

    -new version AromaFM 1.90 (thanks to amarullz)
    Changes by sUsH667 (many thanks)
    -base updated to aromafm 1.90
    -deleted all languages except english
    -deleted all iconsets
    -deleted all fonts except roboto
    -added german language
    -added iconset "generic" from older aromafm-version
    -added preconfigured config
    -added bookmarks for often used folders: /system, /sdcard, /emmc, /sdcard/Download
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    New version 2.9.5
    - Linux kernel 3.0.58
    - fix to interactive from 3.4