Development [Kernel][13][Official][Bluejay] DarkKernel (March 26, 2023)

[Magnetox]

DarkKernel​

Built on Ubuntu 22.04
Based off the March 2023 security update (the latest Android 13), and will be kept updated with the latest security updates
DISCLAIMER: You cannot sue me for any damages regarding flashing this kernel or using this product, that being said it has been fully tested on a Google Pixel 6a. Do feel safe!

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Features:​

Confidentiality mode enabled in the kernel, protecting it from modification (like GrapheneOS).
Various speed tweaks.
Usable on any Android 13 ROM.
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Download:​

Download platform-tools.zip and DarkKernel.img from here
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Installation:​

Unzip the platform-tools-{OS} (unzipped choice from platform-tools.zip) of your computer so that everything is in the same folder. For example, on Linux it should look like this:
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platform-tools-linux/
platform-tools-linux/lib64
platform-tools-linux/adb
platform-tools-linux/fastboot
...
platform-tools-linux/DarkKernel.img​

Make sure you have developer options on with USB debugging and OEM Unlocking both turned on
Reboot into the bootloader (Power off the device, then power on with volume down held)
Ensure your device is unlocked, and if it isn't unlock it with fastboot from the platform tools with:​

fastboot flashing unlock​

Now proceed with the instructions below, and wait for it to complete and reboot your device.

Windows:

(From an administrator command prompt)
fastboot flash boot DarkKernel.img
exit

MacOS/Linux:

(In a terminal/bash shell)
sudo su
fastboot flash boot DarkKernel.img
exit

UPON REVIEW ROOT DOES NOT WORK WITH LOCKDOWN MODE ON THE KERNEL ENABLED. In order to not sacrifice any security, the normal build will not be rootable.​

Issues:​

None as far as known. It has been tested on the latest LineageOS 20.0 and is working fine.​

Source:​

KERNEL

Screenshots:​

Notes:​

Do not attempt to lock the bootloader after installing.​

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[Magnetox]

RESERVED

Changelog:

Mar 26 2023 - Added in the NOOP scheduler and updated the kernel to the latest Google build with all changes. Upon networking testing it is about ~25% faster on the same connection on LineageOS 20.0.

Mar 3 2023 - Changed the page to be Kernel only for Android 13.

Feb 14 2023 - Updated the build to the latest February security patch system images and kernel.

Feb 4 2023 - Simplified the source code building process, made a new build, and updated the Github source code.

Jan 18 2023 - Reduced kernel size and eliminated some bloat, changed the kernel compression algorithm.

Jan 15 2023 - First build with stock system images and modified kernel for speed and security.

 

[Siddk007]

@Magnetox Hi, can you share some screenshots please?

 

[Magnetox]

@Magnetox Hi, can you share some screenshots please?

Uploaded!

 

[CYB3R0ID694]

Please Provide kernel link or thread will get disabled..

 

[Magnetox]

Please Provide kernel link or thread will get disabled..

Will do give me a bit to upload. Sorry about that.

 

[CYB3R0ID694]

Will do give me a bit to upload. Sorry about that.

Not an issue..

I was just concerned tat mods might disable thread if no Kernel source link is found..

 

[Magnetox]

Not an issue..

I was just concerned tat mods might disable thread if no Kernel source link is found..

Ah I see. I'm getting it up as soon as possible, 200k files to GitHub though ):

 

[Magnetox]

Updated with Kernel source!

 

[mmead1143]

Is this a stock android or ASOP build? Just making sure - thought I saw on telegram it was stock. Going to give it a try tonight

 

[Magnetox]

Is this a stock android or ASOP build? Just making sure - thought I saw on telegram it was stock. Going to give it a try tonight

It's stock android with a custom AOSP kernel.

 

[Magnetox]

Added a WiFi speed test image, it came back so fast!!!

 

[Magnetox]

Uploaded a rooted magiskboot.img for those that want root! Instructions are in the post

 

[Magnetox]

UPON REVIEW ROOT DOES NOT WORK WITH LOCKDOWN MODE ON THE KERNEL ENABLED. In order to not sacrifice any security, the normal build will not be rootable. I will supply a rooted kernel that will work with it but it's just stock in the same build so you're basically running stock if you want root. Otherwise, lockdown mode is enabled and always will be in the normal build for security and privacy. Don't worry about it.

 

[Magnetox]

Simplified the source code building process, made a new build, and updated the Github source code.

 

[ghanipradita]

Another official build for Bluejay! Thank you dev, will try this Rom soon

 

[Magnetox]

Happy Valentine's day!

Updated the build to the latest February security patch system images and kernel.

 

[Magnetox]

Updated screenshots for the February build.

 

[ead_25]

Hi Dev, This rom can use Volte or 5G all country ?

 

[Magnetox]

Hi Dev, This rom can use Volte or 5G all country ?

Hasn't been tested or confirmed. I have 5G in Canada