Development [Kernel] (Anakin) Skywalker ZS673KS - Stable Gaming [3/31/2022]

[twistedumbrella]

This kernel is (just barely a little) experimental. Use at your own risk.
Feel free to skip past the first 5 pages when reading over this thread.​

This kernel assumes a few things about you, the user:

1. You have a ROG Phone 5
2. You have read all warnings and instructions
3. You are rooted (implying an unlocked bootloader)
4. You have an installation method
5. You have a backup boot image
6. You have disabled Always-on Panel


Releases will be labeled with the commit hash of their source. The newest firmware is recommended for this kernel, but not necessarily required. I am not responsible for any issues or damage caused by installing this kernel, so have a backup ready before proceeding.

Skywalker Releases
(Descending, By Date)​

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Thank you to everyone that has contributed to kernel development.
Specific credit is provided by maintaining accurate commit history.

Skywalker-I005

Skywalker-I005 has 8 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

github.com

 

[twistedumbrella]

Current Kernel Improvements

CAF 5.4.166 / LA.UM.9.14.r1-18600-LAHAINA.0
CAF LA.UM.9.14.r1-18600-LAHAINA.0 CNSS
CAF LA.UM.9.14.r1-18600-LAHAINA.0 cam / vid
CAF LA.UM.9.14.r1-18500-LAHAINA.0 disp / snd

Boeffla Wakelock Blocker v1.1.0
Wireguard v1.0.20210606
Patched SafetyNet commandline
Magisk process detection patch
Disable watermark boosting
Multicolor LED / PlayStation / Nintendo HID
Tuxera ExFAT / NTFS modules
Umbrella Core [WIP] / Raccoon City
Optimization from Kirisakura / StarKissed


raccoon_city (originally written for the Shield Tablet) is a new take on "interactive" by using a combination of low latency timers and the kernel scheduler to scale more aggressively (or less, if configured that way) based on workload, in addition to capping the max inactive frequency. The purpose is to provide a balance between good battery life and performance without handicapping the device.

umbrella_core (originally written for the Note 4 and ported to hundreds of other devices) takes raccoon_city a step further with automation. In addition to the full array of user settings, this governor features a smart mode that will adjust the base values within a set range to further optimize battery and performance.

The difference between these governors and the batterysaver implementation (also available) is the lack of arbitrary caps on max values during normal use. By controlling the workload, this allows better control over when the next frequency is reached, instead of whether it is available at all.

The default configuration idles at a max of about 800 mHz, but can be configured for each cluster, much like most settings.


Restoring Stock / Rooted Boot Image

Boot / DTBO Images [Root / Stock] - 5 / Pro / Ultimate (NOT S)

These images are NOT built from source. These are the stock images from the firmware provided by Asus that are extracted with payload dumper and uploaded without modification. 18.0840.2202.231 18.0840.2201.226 18.0840.2112.211...

forum.xda-developers.com

Building / Compiling Custom Kernels

[SOURCE] ASUS_I005_1-kernel (MacOS / Linux)

WARNING: This is NOT a custom kernel! GPL requires that source is released for Android kernels. It does not, however, require that the source is tracked. https://www.asus.com/supportonly/ROG%20Phone%205%20(ZS673KS)/HelpDesk_Download/ Each...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[Therazorsedge]

Hi! Twisterumbrella thanks for the development, how can i instalo this kernel? I dont have twrp since its not developed, but i have that system versión as well as unlocked no and root. I Will be glad to test when i have a proper way yo installing this.

Thanks!!

 

[Therazorsedge]

Can you provide me a .IMG file instead. For fastboot flash boot

Thx

 

[twistedumbrella]

Can you provide me a .IMG file instead. For fastboot flash boot

Thx

I would thoroughly recommend waiting for a final release

 

[Therazorsedge]

I would thoroughly recommend waiting for a final release

Release wen

 

[twistedumbrella]

Obsolete post. Please disregard.

 

[ltth]

As it stands, the V18.0830.2101.86 kernel will cause a bootloop on the newest firmware, bot older firmware is untested. This is not to say the kernel will not function on the corresponding firmware, which is why it is being released.


This kernel assumes a few things about you, the user:

1. You have a ROG Phone 5
2. You are capable of reading
3. You are rooted (implying an unlocked bootloader)
4. You have an installation method
5. You have a backup boot image


If anyone is still on V18.0830.2101.86 and knows what they are doing, the package is attached to test out. Again, you should have a backup boot image handy.

Note: A patched WW-18.0840.2103.26 boot image has been attached in case of emergency. It was made with a Tencent device, so results may vary.

Should it be determined that the build works on older firmware, we know we are waiting on source updates from Asus and I can start pressuring them to publish it.
Should the kernel also fail on older builds, then I will know I need to take another look at the build process and see where it went wrong.

StarKissed/StarKissed_I005_1

Contribute to StarKissed/StarKissed_I005_1 development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Hallo

Flashed your kernel and after restart my devices get into reboot wich I could not come out of. When I try flash my saved boot.img my device not connect to adb command like before (sound from pc confirm connection).
Checked and found a dive is missing but QUALcom USB 1.1 is drives installed. Any advice?

 

[ltth]

Thanks for kernel, but after installed the kernel I come into a boot loop. So I went into fastboot mode for flashing my saved patched boot.img.
But my Rog did not connect to my PC in fastboot mode. I can see that an Android drive missing (attached file) and installed QC drives but still no connection. Solution?
Before I installed kernel there was no problem with ADB/USB connection my Rog.

 

[twistedumbrella]

Obsolete post. Please disregard.

 

[ltth]

V18.0830.2101.86?
Unlocked bootloader?
Magisk installed and working?

Yes!

 

[twistedumbrella]

Obsolete post. Please disregard.

 

[ltth]

Yes!

V18.0830.2101.86?
Unlocked bootloader?
Magisk installed and working?

Fixed!! I had to, install this file first "android_winusb" then Android ADB drives.

 

[twistedumbrella]

Obsolete post. Please disregard.

 

[ltth]

Fixed!! I had to, install this file first "android_winusb" then Android ADB drives.

I better checked my system version and it`s V18.0840.2103.26 and tried to install the kernel via EX-kernelmanager with no success. BootLoop.

 

[twistedumbrella]

Sent in a support ticket casually reminding Asus of the GPL for the kernel. Hopefully it doesn't take too much longer to publish updated source.

 

[twistedumbrella]

ROG Phone 5 (ZS673KS) - Support

www.asus.com

Asus has just released new firmware and source for V18.0840.2104.47

The next kernel release will require updating to V18.0840.2104.47

 

[jhosharath]

ROG Phone 5 (ZS673KS) - Support

www.asus.com

Asus has just released new firmware and source for V18.0840.2104.47

The next kernel release will require updating to V18.0840.2104.47

I have unlocked bootloader and rooted with LSposed installed. Wont i the get this update in settings?. Do i have to manually apply this update? just a doubt whether to wait till i recieve the update notification or shall i go ahead with manual update

i am on WW_18.0840.2103.26 firmware. Thanks in advance

 

[twistedumbrella]

Obsolete post. Please disregard.

 

[jhosharath]

That was just announcing that the source has updated for the current firmware.

Thanks for the info.
But just now i came to know that once unlocked i wont get any software update notification. So i have to manually update