[KERNEL][11.0.0] Sultan Kernel [June 16, 2022]

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Sultanxda

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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* Your warranty is no longer valid, unless you lie.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 4 and Pixel 4 XL designed to be used with the stock ROM and custom Android 11 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:

  • Full real-time preemption (PREEMPT_RT), which makes the kernel as responsive and stutter-free as possible
  • Compiled with GCC 12.1 from the Arch Linux repository
  • Built with Link Time Optimization (LTO) for improved overall kernel performance
  • Built with Dead Code Elimination (DCE) to shrink the kernel's size by removing unused code
  • Removed lots of excessive bloat (improves security and performance)
  • Simple LMK, a custom low memory killer that improves memory management
  • Optimized CPU frequencies and EAS energy model for improved performance and battery life
  • WireGuard, a next generation secure VPN tunnel
  • Passes SafetyNet bootloader unlock check
  • Improved gaming performance
  • Improved overall system fluidity and graphics performance
  • Improved stability
  • Many other miscellaneous improvements not listed here

Source code:
11.0.0-sultan branch: https://github.com/kerneltoast/android_kernel_google_floral

Credits:
  • zx2c4 (for WireGuard)
  • osm0sis (for AnyKernel3)
  • kdrag0n (for quite a few useful commits)
  • If your name should be here and it isn't, then replace my camera with a OnePlus 3

Installation instructions:
You can flash this kernel normally in TWRP, LineageOS recovery, or Franco Kernel Manager.

Telegram group:
https://t.me/sultanskernel

Downloads:
Latest kernel
 
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Sultanxda

Recognized Developer
Changelog:

June 16, 2022:
*Fixed rare random reboot into the bootloader when turning on or rebooting the phone sometimes
*Fixed several rare random reboots during normal usage, caused by PREEMPT_RT

Old changelogs:

June 1, 2022:
*Fixed random reboots introduced in the previous build

May 11, 2022:
*Fixed performance regression that worsened GeekBench scores
*Fixed very rare random reboots caused by zRAM
*Fixed potential lags when exiting the camera
*Now built with GCC 12.1 instead of 11.3

May 4, 2022:
*Fixed rare delays of up to 20 seconds when trying to wake the phone from deep sleep
*Improved wake speed when waking the phone while it is entering deep sleep

May 1, 2022:
*Fixed some mistakes related to Pixel Visual Core power management

April 30, 2022:
*Fixed frequent random reboots for users who migrated from Kirisakura
*Removed Android version check from the installer zip
*Fixed random reboots and freezes during deep sleep

April 24, 2022:
*Enabled full real-time preemption (PREEMPT_RT) to make the kernel as responsive and stutter-free as possible
*Optimized several sources of micro-stutters in the kernel
*Switched the deep sleep mode to s2idle, which makes the phone wake up from deep sleep faster
*Improved thermal management by disabling CPU isolation, which was a feature used by the thermal driver that degraded performance while gaming and actually increased heat output
*Improved graphics performance
*Now built with GCC 11.3 instead of 11.1

October 18, 2021:
*Merged September Security Bulletin fixes (October didn't have any kernel changes)
*Improved memory management performance
*Improved system performance while using the camera
*Fixed a regression that caused worsened battery life
*Fixed video calling causing the entire UI to freeze with some apps

August 23, 2021:
*Merged August Security Bulletin fixes

July 25, 2021:
*Fixed front camera not working when using the Social Media Depth feature in Google Camera

July 10, 2021:
*Merged July Security Bulletin fixes
*Now built with GCC 11.1 instead of 10.3
*Improved Simple LMK responsiveness and accuracy, to only kill apps when it's really needed

May 6, 2021:
*Merged May Security Bulletin fixes
*Improved Simple LMK for better memory management (for example, games are less likely to be killed when multitasking while playing)
*Further improved scheduler performance for better overall system performance
*Further improved performance of Unity-based games (such as Genshin Impact)

April 6, 2021:
*Merged April Security Bulletin fixes
*Fixed some apps not working with the previous update

March 21, 2021:
*Improved scheduler performance for better overall system performance
*Improved performance of Unity-based games (such as Genshin Impact)

March 4, 2021:
*Re-enabled BPF JIT compiler to improve gaming and overall system performance

March 1, 2021:
*Merged March Security Bulletin fixes
*Fixed a bug where parts of the screen would erroneously remain dim in some apps
*Improved graphics performance
*Improved storage access latency
*Improved touch latency
*Improved overall system fluidity and power consumption

February 8, 2021:
*Added back missing thermal mitigation drivers to fix overheating

February 6, 2021:
*Merged February Security Bulletin fixes
*Further reduced overall system jitter

January 31, 2021:
*Fixed a bug in the ashmem rewrite that broke some system-wide sound effects

January 30, 2021:
*Added back support for prototype units
*Fixed a scheduler bug that caused random stutters
*Improved overall system fluidity
*Rewrote anonymous shared memory driver (ashmem) for improved graphics performance

January 16, 2021:
*Initial release
 
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Balino

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I've been running the kernel for 3 days now and it's running great so far... UI Is smooth, no hiccups, no lags no random reboot. Thank you for your work man
 

gotty91

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Hi, this kernel does support double tap to sleep and double tap to wake? Thanks
 
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    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 4 and Pixel 4 XL designed to be used with the stock ROM and custom Android 11 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:

    • Full real-time preemption (PREEMPT_RT), which makes the kernel as responsive and stutter-free as possible
    • Compiled with GCC 12.1 from the Arch Linux repository
    • Built with Link Time Optimization (LTO) for improved overall kernel performance
    • Built with Dead Code Elimination (DCE) to shrink the kernel's size by removing unused code
    • Removed lots of excessive bloat (improves security and performance)
    • Simple LMK, a custom low memory killer that improves memory management
    • Optimized CPU frequencies and EAS energy model for improved performance and battery life
    • WireGuard, a next generation secure VPN tunnel
    • Passes SafetyNet bootloader unlock check
    • Improved gaming performance
    • Improved overall system fluidity and graphics performance
    • Improved stability
    • Many other miscellaneous improvements not listed here

    Source code:
    11.0.0-sultan branch: https://github.com/kerneltoast/android_kernel_google_floral

    Credits:
    • zx2c4 (for WireGuard)
    • osm0sis (for AnyKernel3)
    • kdrag0n (for quite a few useful commits)
    • If your name should be here and it isn't, then replace my camera with a OnePlus 3

    Installation instructions:
    You can flash this kernel normally in TWRP, LineageOS recovery, or Franco Kernel Manager.

    Telegram group:
    https://t.me/sultanskernel

    Downloads:
    Latest kernel
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    Changelog:

    June 16, 2022:
    *Fixed rare random reboot into the bootloader when turning on or rebooting the phone sometimes
    *Fixed several rare random reboots during normal usage, caused by PREEMPT_RT

    Old changelogs:

    June 1, 2022:
    *Fixed random reboots introduced in the previous build

    May 11, 2022:
    *Fixed performance regression that worsened GeekBench scores
    *Fixed very rare random reboots caused by zRAM
    *Fixed potential lags when exiting the camera
    *Now built with GCC 12.1 instead of 11.3

    May 4, 2022:
    *Fixed rare delays of up to 20 seconds when trying to wake the phone from deep sleep
    *Improved wake speed when waking the phone while it is entering deep sleep

    May 1, 2022:
    *Fixed some mistakes related to Pixel Visual Core power management

    April 30, 2022:
    *Fixed frequent random reboots for users who migrated from Kirisakura
    *Removed Android version check from the installer zip
    *Fixed random reboots and freezes during deep sleep

    April 24, 2022:
    *Enabled full real-time preemption (PREEMPT_RT) to make the kernel as responsive and stutter-free as possible
    *Optimized several sources of micro-stutters in the kernel
    *Switched the deep sleep mode to s2idle, which makes the phone wake up from deep sleep faster
    *Improved thermal management by disabling CPU isolation, which was a feature used by the thermal driver that degraded performance while gaming and actually increased heat output
    *Improved graphics performance
    *Now built with GCC 11.3 instead of 11.1

    October 18, 2021:
    *Merged September Security Bulletin fixes (October didn't have any kernel changes)
    *Improved memory management performance
    *Improved system performance while using the camera
    *Fixed a regression that caused worsened battery life
    *Fixed video calling causing the entire UI to freeze with some apps

    August 23, 2021:
    *Merged August Security Bulletin fixes

    July 25, 2021:
    *Fixed front camera not working when using the Social Media Depth feature in Google Camera

    July 10, 2021:
    *Merged July Security Bulletin fixes
    *Now built with GCC 11.1 instead of 10.3
    *Improved Simple LMK responsiveness and accuracy, to only kill apps when it's really needed

    May 6, 2021:
    *Merged May Security Bulletin fixes
    *Improved Simple LMK for better memory management (for example, games are less likely to be killed when multitasking while playing)
    *Further improved scheduler performance for better overall system performance
    *Further improved performance of Unity-based games (such as Genshin Impact)

    April 6, 2021:
    *Merged April Security Bulletin fixes
    *Fixed some apps not working with the previous update

    March 21, 2021:
    *Improved scheduler performance for better overall system performance
    *Improved performance of Unity-based games (such as Genshin Impact)

    March 4, 2021:
    *Re-enabled BPF JIT compiler to improve gaming and overall system performance

    March 1, 2021:
    *Merged March Security Bulletin fixes
    *Fixed a bug where parts of the screen would erroneously remain dim in some apps
    *Improved graphics performance
    *Improved storage access latency
    *Improved touch latency
    *Improved overall system fluidity and power consumption

    February 8, 2021:
    *Added back missing thermal mitigation drivers to fix overheating

    February 6, 2021:
    *Merged February Security Bulletin fixes
    *Further reduced overall system jitter

    January 31, 2021:
    *Fixed a bug in the ashmem rewrite that broke some system-wide sound effects

    January 30, 2021:
    *Added back support for prototype units
    *Fixed a scheduler bug that caused random stutters
    *Improved overall system fluidity
    *Rewrote anonymous shared memory driver (ashmem) for improved graphics performance

    January 16, 2021:
    *Initial release
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