Development [Kernel][GKI][05.03.2023][Android 13] Kirisakura 1.0.3 for Sony Xperia 1 IV aka "Nagara"

[Freak07]

Kirisakura-Kernel for the Sony Xperia 1 IV

Hello everyone,

To keep it short: Here is Kirisakura- GKI - Kernel for the Sony Xperia 1 IV aka Nagara. Nagara is the internal codename for this years development platform of Sony Mark IV devices.
I would appreciate if everybody that flashes the kernel, reads at least once through this opening post and the following ones.

Kirisakura - Kernel is designed to bring a handful of beneficial features to the device, while ensuring excellent performance and smoothness to get you safely through the day!
If you expect a custom kernel to magically improve your devices battery life manifold and this is your only priority then this might not be the right place for you.
There´s also a cpu-battery saver mode that cuts back the CPU max- freqs, but without the disadvantages like delayed notifications from built into the system user-space power-saving modes.
If that got your curious, I welcome you to continue reading if you´re still interested!

Now lets continue with a list of features in the next paragraph!


Main Features:
- Based on kernel/common 5.10.149
- compiled with Clang 12.0.5
- CPU-Battery saver to be able to restrict max cpufreqs on the fly, without enabling powersaving modes that might cause missed notifications (see second post)
- SSG IO scheduler for reduced overhead and less CPU cycles (more lightweight and android optimized)
- Power saving workingqueues enabled by default
- Change various drivers to use power efficient workingqueues. This compliments EAS in general
- implement LRNG (thanks @arter97, see arter kernel OP for more info )
- Enable support for TTL spoofing
- wakelock blocker with the ability to block any wakelocks (dangerous, use with caution)
- please read [URL="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/08/p-is-for-power-how-google-tests-tracks-and-improves-android-battery-life/"]this for further info
- f2fs improvments for better efficiency
- scheduler improvements
- psi fixes
- Flashing the kernel will keep root!
- Flashable via EXKM, FKM or TWRP (if available) on a rooted system!


Flashing Guide, Download and Changelog

Requirements:
- unlocked Bootloader
- USB-Debugging in developer options enabled
- latest adb and fastboot binaries
- working adb and fastboot environment
- magisk root
- a backup of stock boot.img or your magisk patched boot.img in case you want to go back to stock.

How to flash the Kernel:
1. Download the latest kernel.zip and make sure you have properly updated to the latest matching Firmware (check the feature list for the current firmware the source is based on). When there´s an OTA update for the Sony Xperia 1 IV it takes Sony a while to release the source code for the new OS and me a while to build a new kernel. If you don´t want to face any issues, wait until I either release an updated kernel or give green light because there were no kernel changes.
If you want to be sure there are no issues, always make sure to run the firmware the kernel is built for!
If you feel adventurous and try in advance, make sure you have a backup ready!

2. Flash the kernel.zip via latest TWRP (if available), EXKM or FKM app and do a full reboot.

3. Reboot and profit.


DOWNLOAD:
Download is located always in this folder, or attached to the release posts in case AFH is wonky.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=335705

Important: Read after Download
Please take a look at the second post after flashing the kernel!

Changelog:

Android 12
1.0.0 Initial Release

Android 13
1.0.0 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-xperia-1-iv-aka-nagara.4480653/post-87711541
1.0.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-xperia-1-iv-aka-nagara.4480653/post-87945391
1.0.3 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-xperia-1-iv-aka-nagara.4480653/post-88241223


Donations:
Donations are not mandatory but very welcome if you want to support development or just buy me a coffee/tea
If you like my work: http://paypal.me/freak07

Credits:
Sony for the development device, giving me the opportunity to create this project!
@osm0sis for all his work, including the ak3 installer!
@tbalden for being the best HTC, Pixel, OnePlus and now Asus wingman!
@LeeDroid and @mwilky for their awesome roms and work I used on multiple devices!
@Captain_Throwback for all the mentoring and guidance!
@Eliminater74 for bringing me into the game and the Inspiration
@nathanchance for his upstream guidance and assistance
@RenderBroken for helping me out
@flar2 for all his work
@joshuous for all the help he provided to me in the past!
@arter97 for giving me advice
@kdrag0n for his help and advices!
@topjohnwu for magisk!


Source Code: https://github.com/freak07/Kirisakura_GKI_Nagara

 

[Freak07]

F.A.Q:

Question: Is root preserved when flashing this kernel?
Answer: Yes, the AnyKernel.zip will detect root and keep it.

Question: Safetynet does not pass on my phone since I unlocked the phone, why is this so?
Answer: Google introduced hardware backed attestation recently. Unfortunately the old kernel tricks to still get safetynet passing won´t work. Instead you will have to rely on some magisk modules. Short guide in post #4 below.

Question: How do I return back to stock or another kernel.
Answer: Extract boot.img from the matching firmware you are on (you can do so by using this tool or similar ones found on XDA and when googling around) and flash via fastboot. If you want to keep root flash back the magisk_patched_boot.img. Or dirty flash your rom and re-root.

Question: Why is having Magisk installed mandatory for this kernel?
Answer: The kernel uses a ramdisk overlay to apply some settings after boot. If you are not rooted these settings will not get applied and you miss some of the optimizations.

Question: How to report bugs properly?
Answer: Have a look at post #3 in the linked thread. The linked guide is a pretty good starting point.
Before reporting any bug make sure you´re running on a stock configuration. That´s means you´re not using any mods, tweaks in kernel managers or other root tweaks , magisk modules, scripts or other modifications that alter various functions like sound mods, data traffic, sleeping behaviour, scheduler, magical battery tweaks etc.
Try to describe the issue as detailed as possible! Give your exact setup, like rom, magisk version, kernel version.
Is the issue reproducible? Does it happen frequently?
Provide logs, otherwise debugging is a lot harder. If you can already reproduce the issue and provide logs it greatly limits the amount of time I have to spent until I figure out how to reproduce it.

 

[Freak07]

Feature Documentation:
Here´s a brief documentation about some of the features included in the kernel that can be changed as the user desires.
They can be accessed via either terminal, scripts or for example EXKM manager ( tools -> user settings).

CPU-Frequency Limiting:
Another option is CPU-Freq Limiting. You can now limit the CPU frequency to a few different levels with a sysfs interface. Original implementation is from @tbalden, I only changed it to be accessible via traditional root methods.
Main Switch:
sys/module/cpufreq/parameters/batterysaver
Set this option to "1" to enable the feature

Max-Frequency Selection (Input boosts, such as scrolling boost or app launching boosts will still apply, if touch boost restriction is not set to 1)
sys/module/cpufreq/parameters/batterysaver_level
Set this to "1" to restrict the max CPU-Freqs to 1,6GHZ/1,9GHZ/2,22GHZ (Little Cluster/Big Cluster/Prime Core)
Set this to "2" to restrict the max CPU-Freqs to 1,4GHZ/1,6GHZ/1,8GHZ (Little Cluster/Big Cluster/Prime Core)
Set this to "3" to restrict the max CPU-Freqs to 1,1GHZ/1,1GHZ/1,1GHZ (Little Cluster/Big Cluster/Prime Core)

Touch-Boost Restriction
sys/module/cpufreq/parameters/batterysaver_touch limiting
Set this to "1" to restrict the powerhal from boosting over the limit defined in batterysaver_level
Set this to "0" to allow the powerhal to boost above the values defined in batterysaver_level, but only during interaction with the Phone!

Screenshots:
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This is for example very useful during gaming to prevent additional heat, if not the highest performance from the CPU is required. Check if the game is running fine on level 1 or 2, and you´ll notice much less heat. Powerdraw will be reduced as well.
Another very useful trick while doing video calls or long extended navigation sessions with google maps to preserve battery or keep the phone from heating. Especially during summer if the ambient temperatures are high.
This is a very easy way to preserve battery or reduce heat without toggling the battery save mode in settings as that restricts background data usage, which can lead to delayed notifications.

 

[Freak07]

How to pass Safetynet after unlocking the bootloader

With the introduction of hardware backed safetynet attestation, passing safetynet has become a lot more complicated.
Some probably remember a while ago, flashing a kernel that forced some flags was enough to pass it. However these days are gone.
Below is a short guide how to pass safetynet on phones that are flagged to use HW attestation (such as the ROG 5).

1. Make sure you´re running latest magisk canary.
2. In Magisk Manager enable both zygisk and deny list.
4. Download the latest Universal Safety Net Fix from @kdrag0n ´s github for zygisk cand flash it in Magisk Manager. Reboot.
5. Profit

 

[htcmage]

Oh, my God! thank you so much for making the IV kernel

 

[tomatoketchup]

am I right to assume that CPU frequency limiting can help the phone not overheat when taking photos?

 

[Thaiban]

You are Awesome

 

[Freak07]

am I right to assume that CPU frequency limiting can help the phone not overheat when taking photos?

yes. it should at least slow down the heat buildup. that´s the main goal behind it.
please note that 4k 120fps recording or other demanding tasks might not work without stutters if CPU gets restricted too much.

Apart from app loading times, if the usage is not super demanding level 3 works without major stutters in the UI on 120fps refresh rate.

Oh, my God! thank you so much for making the IV kernel

You are Awesome

 

[tomatoketchup]

yes. it should at least slow down the heat buildup. that´s the main goal behind it.
please note that 4k 120fps recording or other demanding tasks might not work without stutters if CPU gets restricted too much.

Apart from app loading times, if the usage is not super demanding level 3 works without major stutters in the UI on 120fps refresh rate.

excellent <3, I don't need 4K 120fps recording I actually only do 1080p 24 because I like stabilization. so going to flash 64.0.A.8.25 and this kernel after that. million thanks!

 

[htcmage]

It's a small amount, but I donated it, thank you always

 

[Freak07]

It's a small amount, but I donated it, thank you always

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate it.

 

[p50kombi]

Hahaha... Hello my good friend @Freak07. Didn't know you were into Sony as well.

 

[Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago)]

@Freak07 can you port it to xperia pro i ?

 

[htcmage]

Developer, I have a question
If I use my work profile (shelter or island apk) I can't get into the settings menu I get a popup stating that the system UI is shutting down, maybe it's kernel related?

 

[wednesyao]

Should I uninstall Uperf before flashing?
Also thanks for this excellent work.

 

[zhoufuwei]

great work!Thx

 

[toby913]

to those who flashed, how is battery live ?
ist compüatible with latest sony update?

 

[Assimilator-X]

Would be interested to know, if it supports the old android kernels feature to emulate CD and DVD. Its a feature that DriveDroid needs to emulate a bootable DVD drive from an *.ISO hosted from an android device over USB. it was present in my older devices until XZ1 Compact and i was able to boot my pc off from a iso file hosted on my android device. It was much convinient than using silly PXE boot over eth0

 

[Mrxyzl]

No more update ?

 

[FreshlyBaked 420]

No more update ?

OP will update when new Kernel sources are released and he has time. Mentioned in the first post.