[KERNEL] ESAL v2 - Marshmallow

[XePeleato]

Hey, it's been a while since my last (and failed) release, so let's see if you can help me on this one.

As you might have guessed, I have compiled our latest kernel, and this is my own version!

Right now, people have reported battery life improvements, I'd love to hear what you think!

Changelog

V2.0
* Enabled some CPU governors.
V2.1
* Updated KSM with uKSM.
* Added Thunderplug hotplugging driver.
* Added PMC and Smartmax CPU governors.
* Added Init.d support. (Make sure the file has the proper permissions)
V2.2
* Updated GPU drivers to be compatible with EMUI 4.1.
* Added Intelliplug hotplugging driver.
*  Improved GPU performance.

Downloads
V2.2 (New): https://github.com/XePeleato/ALE-L21_ESAL/releases/tag/v2.2

Instructions

1. Download the .zip
2. Flash from recovery
3. Done!

You can get the source here: https://github.com/XePeleato/ALE-L21_ESAL/tree/v2?files=1 (v2 branch)

Guide
I am going to try to help you to decide what settings you should apply

First of all, I recommend to install Kernel Adiutor.

If you prefer battery life:
Start Kernel Adiutor:

Go to CPU in the drop-down menu and set as governors PMC or Smartmax​

Then go to CPU hotplug and don't enable many cores, since more online cores means more power used. You can also set the Endurance level to Quad-core​

If you prefer performance:
Start Kernel Adiutor:

Go to CPU in the drop-down menu and set as governors performance (will set the CPUs to their max frequency)/ondemand/interactive​

Then go to CPU hotplug and make sure to lower the load threshold, having a low load threshold will make your phone use more cores (if you experience lag while playing, maybe it's set too low, so use a wise value, do your testing.)​

To conclude, I just mentioned where the settings are and some example values, if you love to play games you won't use the same settings as someone that just likes to read emails and use Google Chrome, find the settings you are comfortable with, and don't forget to set Apply on boot!
Now some screenshots of AnTuTu and 3DMark with Performance governor and Esalv2.1:
http://imgur.com/a/iRDpD
As you can see, even 3DMark detects that my score is higher than the average, try to beat that with stock kernel!



I hope you enjoy it, and please, I'd love to hear your suggestions!

 

[Firicel69]

just a quick question if you dont mind : any way to flash it via twrp ? so in case that something goes wrong i can easily restore the old one with a backup .

 

[XePeleato]

just a quick question if you dont mind : any way to flash it via twrp ? so in case that something goes wrong i can easily restore the old one with a backup .

I'll upload a flashable zip, but it shouldn't be a problem, if you take a backup of your Boot partition and restore it, it will overwrite the kernel.

 

[Firicel69]

thanks! i will try it and see how it goes.

 

[GuestK0031]

Sim gets detected but stucks at the point of unlocking it.

 

[konopla4]

waiting for comments on the kernel

 

[XePeleato]

Sim gets detected but stucks at the point of unlocking it.

I've noticed it too, it finally unlocks in my end, can you please check if it gets unlocked?

 

[rambik33]

XePeleato
Tnx bro)
Great job.
Finally , I have the full root, before either he could not edit the folder systems

 

[GuestK0031]

I've noticed it too, it finally unlocks in my end, can you please check if it gets unlocked?

I kept the screen active and it worked after 40s
Basic stuff works , so god for daily usage I guess. Is rep on github up to date of this kernel because I compiled it myself and nothing worked. I either think my toolchain is the problem.

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Also the governors do work , I don't know if all do but theres a noticeable performance change when chaging it. Over/Undercloking still doesnt work , but its not the kernels problem. The power genie of emui controls it.

 

[XePeleato]

I kept the screen active and it worked after 40s
Basic stuff works , so god for daily usage I guess. Is rep on github up to date of this kernel because I compiled it myself and nothing worked. I either think my toolchain is the problem.

Yes it is, the v2 branch, you'll need to edit build.sh to point it to your toolchain.

 

[GuestK0031]

Yes it is, the v2 branch, you'll need to edit build.sh to point it to your toolchain.

Thanks I compiled the "v1" branche....

 

[LG*L70]

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC works.

I will test mobile data, GPS tomorrow.
"Bug": SIM unlock takes a lot more time than stock kernel.

Great work! May I ask what features are you going to add into? OTG maybe?

Anyway: Great! Keep it up!


EDIT:
How can I change governor? I'm looking for extra governos (PMC, Smartmax) in Kernel Auditor but I can't find them

 

[XePeleato]

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC works.

I will test mobile data, GPS tomorrow.
"Bug": SIM unlock takes a lot more time than stock kernel.

Great work! May I ask what features are you going to add into? OTG maybe?

Anyway: Great! Keep it up!


EDIT:
How can I change governor? I'm looking for extra governos (PMC, Smartmax) in Kernel Auditor but I can't find them

Hi, can you find ondemand, interactive, powersave...? OTG is enabled, the problem is at the rom.

 

[LG*L70]

Hi, can you find ondemand, interactive, powersave...? OTG is enabled, the problem is at the rom.

Hi,

Yes, I can.

Thank you for the heads up about OTG, I didn't know that

 

[TheATHEiST]

I'll upload a flashable zip, but it shouldn't be a problem, if you take a backup of your Boot partition and restore it, it will overwrite the kernel.

I'd also appreciate flashable zip please

 

[XePeleato]

I'd also appreciate flashable zip please

Done! Check the OP, I added the link there.

 

[TheATHEiST]

Done! Check the OP, I added the link there.

Thanks :good:

 

[GuestK0031]

Init.d support would be really nice xP

 

[XePeleato]

Init.d support would be really nice xP

It will be added on the next release!

 

[Vinnipinni]

Working fine for me. The Unlocking the SIM takes about 40 seconds. Governor's work. Thanks man, keep up the good work.