[krn.modules] cifs.ko module for Galaxy S3 Stock kernel

[viulian]

Since I have received the JB update, I have rebuilt the cifs.ko module for my kernel version 3.0.31-256827 as well as 3.0.31-204919
If you have other kernel versions, please let me know and I will try to build the modules for that specific version.

Good news is that patchs3k is not needed anymore! Samsung did the right thing and we don't need to patch the kernel at runtime.

Per @jfrm request, UTF-8 module is now included but DO NOT FORGET to add iocharset=utf8 as options when defining the share in CifsManager.

Download

Use at your own risk!

For JB Kernel 3.0.31-368423

cifs_md4-368423.tar.gz

For JB Kernel 3.0.31-256827:

cifs_md4-256827.tar.gz

For JB Kernel 3.0.31-204919

cifs_md4-204919.tar.gz

For JB Kernel 3.0.31-566833

cifs_md4-566833.tar.gz

For JB Kernel 3.0.31-742798

cifs_md4-742798.tar.gz


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Old topic below, related to the 4.0.1 versions / firmware

Attached you will find a bundle (including the cifs.ko module) that allows you to mount Samba shares on your Galaxy S3 phone. md4.ko module is also included.
You do not need to flash a different kernel, it works with the stock one!

Supported firmwares: XXALE8, XXALEF, ZSALED

Install

a) copy cifs_s3.tar.gz to your /sdcard folder
a) create folder /system/xbin/lib (after you remount your /system as read/write)
b) unpack the tar into that folder
c) execute script load_cifs.sh

cd /system/xbin/lib
tar xf /sdcard/cifs_s3.tar.gz 
./load_cifs.sh

The archive includes the patchs3k executable I have created that changes the live stock kernel to accept any module.
Without running the patchs3k file, no modules can be inserted ...
It means that you cannot use tools that insert the modules at reboot since they will fail if patchs3k is not executed before that.

For this, you will find the load_cifs.sh which is already written so that it can be executed from Script Manager at boot / as super user.

Then you need to use CifsManager (or other mount managers) to mount everything you want

Download

Use at your own risk!

For firmware: XXALE8, XXALEF

cifs_s3.tar.gz

For firmware: ZSALED

cifs_s3.ZSALED.tar.gz

 

[vasha100]

ZSALED can't use it.
Unfortunatly, when I try to run insmod, I get this: insmod: init_module '/system/xbin/lib/cifs.ko' failed (Exec format error)

 

[viulian]

@vasha100 - thanks for letting me know. I tested only on European one, XXALE8 ...

I will send you a PM and I can get it to run for your firmware too, not the module - the module stays as it is, but I will post another patchs3k file.

 

[zsoft]

on firmwares: XXALEF works,
Thank you so much!

 

[viulian]

Thanks for the feedback, I have updated the main post - so that people could see what firmwares are supported. If the exact kernel image is used, chances are that the patchs3k will work.

 

[jaidev.s]

thanks!

 

[E:V:A]

Nice work!

 

[viulian]

Thank you,

With help from fellow member vasha100 - I was able to test the release for ZSALED and confirmed it working too. Everything had to be recompiled, since the kernel is not exactly what runs on the other firmwares ..

 

[Phuongld]

Could you build tun.ko module? That will be great if you do this.

 

[viulian]

tun.ko was my first choice before starting but I was surprised to see that is already precompiled in the stock kernel.

You can just install the OpenVPN installer and Settings apps, copy over your certificates and so on and it will work.

 

[zsoft]

updated the fw to XXALF5, the last official update for Russia (it is on wi-fi, accidentally pressed the install)
method of root CF-Root v6.3

Сopy cifs_s3.tar.gz - all the instructions ... execute script load_cifs.sh, restart your phone....

Сopy cifs_s3.ZSALED.tar.gz, execute script load_cifs.sh, wrote the script is executed ...
I go to the cifsmanager, run a share, write error (mount no such device)

need your help)

 

[mrmrmrmr]

I have kernel XALEB

what can I do ?

 

[viulian]

Hello guys,

I will shortly put a tutorial on how you can send me the details which would help create the patch.

 

[mrmrmrmr]

I have kernel XALEB

what can I do ?

this has worked on my kernel XALEB when I run patchs3k.
But I really wonder the affect of patchs3k on the kernel. What does it really do ?
it doesn't modify the kernel but changes a parameter in /proc ?

now , I need to run this in each boot.
how can we automize it ?

 

[viulian]

@mrmrmrmr

The effects of patchs3k is that it cancels the checksum verifications of module symbols. This is done within the kernel and it can't be done just by changes within /proc filesystem.

As for adding support of other kernels not already supported, please do the following and post here the values as well as your firmware:

cat /proc/kallsyms | grep -A 1 check_version

and

uname -a

I will get them done in few days ...

 

[mrmrmrmr]

Hi,

My baseband: I9300XXLE8
Build: IMM76D.I9300XXALEB

cat /proc/kallsyms | grep -A 1 check_version

c00b5200 t check_version
c00b52d0 t get_modinfo
--
c03cd0b0 t picolcd_check_version
c03cd188 t picolcd_probe

uname -a :

Linux localhost 3.0.15-554452-user #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri May 18 00:04:22 KST 2012 armv71 GNU/Linux

if you prepare a cifs.ko for these values, I assume I will not need to run patchs3k at every boot.
am I correct ?


Btw, I have a linux box with armv7 compiler. Can you tell me how to prepare the setup for compiling a kernel (or modules) for Galaxy S3 ?
is there a quick guide ?

Thanks.

 

[zsoft]

Baseband: I9300XXLF5
Build: IMM76D.I9300XXALF5

uname -a

linux localhost 3.0.15-686526-user #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jun 7 20:04:56 kst 2012 armv71 GNU/Linux

cat /proc/kallsyms | grep -A 1 check_version

c00b5248 t check_version
c00b5318 t get_modinfo
--
c03cd574 t picolcd_check_version
c03cd64c t pricolcd_probe

 

[mrmrmrmr]

Hi,

My baseband: I9300XXLE8
Build: IMM76D.I9300XXALEB

cat /proc/kallsyms | grep -A 1 check_version

c00b5200 t check_version
c00b52d0 t get_modinfo
--
c03cd0b0 t picolcd_check_version
c03cd188 t picolcd_probe

uname -a :

Linux localhost 3.0.15-554452-user #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri May 18 00:04:22 KST 2012 armv71 GNU/Linux

if you prepare a cifs.ko for these values, I assume I will not need to run patchs3k at every boot.
am I correct ?


Btw, I have a linux box with armv7 compiler. Can you tell me how to prepare the setup for compiling a kernel (or modules) for Galaxy S3 ?
is there a quick guide ?

Thanks.

I'd appreciate an answer

 

[viulian]

wow how many kernels are out there ??

Kidding I will do them this weekend..

 

[vI3Tz]

Hi,

can you give me a more detailed description how to do this? Is it done via file explorer and terminal app on the phone itself? Because i tried it this way and cant create the required folder.

Sorry for the stupid question, but Im quit new to this stuff.