Code:
/*
* Your warranty is no longer valid, unless you lie.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, strained relationships,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this kernel
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
*/
This is a no-frills custom kernel for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL designed to be used with the stock ROM and custom Pie ROMs. It's intended to be a simple replacement for the stock kernel that brings several under-the-hood enhancements. This kernel is not meant to be customized by users.
Changelogs for each update can be found in the 2nd post of this thread.
Features:
- Compiled with the latest official GCC toolchain for the kernel
- Removed lots of excessive bloat (improves security and performance)
- Fast fingerprint unlock and screen power on
- Improved app launch performance
- CPU Input Boost: a custom CPU boost driver to keep the phone smooth while maximizing battery life
- MSM Thermal Simple: a custom thermal monitor driver that keeps the phone cool
- WireGuard, a next generation secure VPN tunnel
- Passes SafetyNet bootloader unlock check
- Reduced power consumption
- Improved overall system fluidity and graphics performance
- Improved stability
- Westwood+ TCP congestion algorithm
- Many other miscellaneous improvements not listed here
Source code - 9.0.0-sultan branch:
https://git.zx2c4.com/android_kernel_google_bluecross
or
https://github.com/kerneltoast/android_kernel_google_bluecross
Credits:
- zx2c4 (for WireGuard, providing project resources, co-authorship on parts of this kernel, and sending me stickers)
- osm0sis (for AnyKernel2)
- If your name should be here and it isn't, then replace my camera with a OnePlus device
Installation instructions:
To install this kernel, simply download and flash it in a custom recovery. Do the same when there is a new update available.
Download:
Latest version: https://github.com/kerneltoast/andr.../release/Sultan-kernel-bluecross_20190402.zip
XDA:DevDB Information
Sultan Kernel, Kernel for the Google Pixel 3 XL
Contributors
Sultanxda, zx2c4
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2019-01-23
Last Updated 2019-04-10