[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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sirkay

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there's 2 more kernel after v7 rev4 .. which is v7.1.5 and v7.2.6. i released v7.1.5 to donator and contributor to get their opinion and full testing results. v7.2.6 i build for self-test to get kernel log messages. almost the same performance as v7.1.5
 
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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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MrTapa

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I am using v6.2.5 and its good. I dont understand why v7 is from PLAY ics beta and its for ray.Is there something new that it will be better than v6.2.5
 

sirkay

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damn. why you always asking question that hard to answer? seriously, it is a tough question you got there :confused:
 

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I am using v6.2.5 and its good. I dont understand why v7 is from PLAY ics beta and its for ray.Is there something new that it will be better than v6.2.5


What do you expect from me when i am 14. Just it seems strange to me that the kernel is from 4.1.h.0.4


Let me try to explain....a sentence that starts..."I don't under stand why...." usually means that something was done wrong or for a stupid reason. Think about when you get in trouble at home....for example your parents might ask..."I don't understand why, you stuck your little brother in a mattress and then pushed him down the stairs" Clearly they think you did something really stupid, but if they would just stop and think, they might realize that it was a good idea to stick your brother into that mattress. Even better would be if they tried throwing themselves down the stairs with and with out the mattress...then they wouldn't have to ask....:D

p.s. I am not responsible for any damage caused by the stairs to you, your family, or their cellphones.
 
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Let me try to explain....a sentence that starts..."I don't under stand why...." usually means that something was done wrong or for a stupid reason. Think about when you get in trouble at home....for example your parents might ask..."I don't understand why, you stuck your little brother in a mattress and then pushed him down the stairs" Clearly they think you did something really stupid, but if they would just stop and think, they might realize that it was a good idea to stick your brother into that mattress. Even better would be if they tried throwing themselves down the stairs with and with out the mattress...then they wouldn't have to ask....:D

p.s. I am not responsible for any damage caused by the stairs to you, your family, or their cellphones.

Funny.. so i have thinked aboutit and just doesnt make sense.To have kernel for Play on ray. Anyway i wont ask anyone from now on. Looks like i am realy stupid
 

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Funny.. so i have thinked aboutit and just doesnt make sense.To have kernel for Play on ray. Anyway i wont ask anyone from now on. Looks like i am realy stupid

sorry...wasn't saying that you were being stupid, wasn't saying not to ask questions....really was saying try v7, see how it works...test it on your favorite game and then ask your questions. Seriously, it takes less then 5 minutes to flash v7....don't have to wipe anything.

I have seen some of your posts in the KA thread....you expect me to believe that you can't think of any reasons why it might be a good idea to take the kernel sources from the Xperia that is a gaming specialist and port it the Ray???? Sorry but I don't drink that one!
 

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Funny.. so i have thinked aboutit and just doesnt make sense.To have kernel for Play on ray. Anyway i wont ask anyone from now on. Looks like i am realy stupid

sorry...wasn't saying that you were being stupid, wasn't saying not to ask questions....really was saying try v7, see how it works...test it on your favorite game and then ask your questions. Seriously, it takes less then 5 minutes to flash v7....don't have to wipe anything.

I have seen some of your posts in the KA thread....you expect me to believe that you can't think of any reasons why it might be a good idea to take the kernel sources from the Xperia that is a gaming specialist and port it the Ray???? Sorry but I don't drink that one!

Sheesh don't argue people..

@MrTapa: The latest kernel is built on Xperia Play Beta kernel. It might be better because some of the following:
1. Sony was trying hard to put ICS into Xperia Ray (which is canned by now) but as you can see, with priority was set on gaming, you can be sure that the kernel is more optimized for gaming. Think of it like how Nvidia created 2 different GPU from single chip, GeForce and Tesla, it's all about the driver (at least back then).
2. Sony's hardware platform across 2011 lineup is similar, so no problem by porting one kernel to the other.

@sirkay: mate, i want to ask you a question, i've seen in setXperia app, that the program can create swap file in /cache partition. with ZRAM, does it really resides in RAM? Well, with my experiences last time, ZRam sometimes can kill the performance. Haven't got issue with swap file stored in /cache partition though, but not sure if it will stay like that.
 
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sirkay

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@MrTapa: its a kernel source not kernel. kernel source and kernel are different.

@hansip i noticed that, previously after zram activated phone become slow even zram disk populated. luckily i found patch, dig from show-p git. to make it clear here i post zram Help file

ZRAM
Code:
Creates virtual block devices called /dev/zramX (X = 0, 1, ...). 
Pages written to these disks are compressed and stored in memory itself. 
These disks allow very fast I/O and compression provides good amounts of 
memory savings. It has several use cases, for example: /tmp storage, use 
as swap disks and maybe many more.	

See zram.txt for more information.
Project home: http://compcache.googlecode.com/

ZRAM depends on xvmalloc (memory allocator) and LZO (compress format). the patch has seperated between memory allocator and zram driver instead of compiled together before.
 
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Graphic performance increase drastically while gaming.:D
Some implovement in ui.
Thanks sirkay for this kernel.

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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.