Overclocking has been achieved, my friends...
So after many nights of headaches and whatnot, finally got a treat for you guys. I introduce to you ButterKAT kernel for the stock 4.4.4 ROM. The initial release is slim in features but I plan on really amping this thing up after I get done with this last week of summer school. Come hell or high water, you need to read this entire thread before you flash anything.
DISCLAIMER:
I'm not responsible for s*** that happens to your device. In the words of the old Gingerbread Cyanogenmod releases: "Dragons ahead". You fully understand that I nor ZTE, Google, the noobs, etc. are responsible for ANYTHING that happens once you do this. Consider your warranty voided; you're welcome
FEATURES:
Overclocking to 1.6 GHz
Underclocking 192 MHz
Added the Conservative and Interactive Governors
Compiled with Linaro 4.7 Toolchain for increased performance
FAQ:
1. Will this work on LP (Lollipop)?
No, nothing Lollipop will boot from this kernel
2. Can you add [feature]?
I'm willing to bet that nine times out of ten, I've already considered it.
3. When is the next release?
The Golden Root Rule: Never Ask for ETAs
4. Can you clock it higher?
Yes... Yes I can. In fact, I can take this all the way up to 2.0GHz if I wanted to (assuming I was reading the kernel files correctly). However, there is not a chance I'd do that simply because for one, Anything over 1.6GHz is pushing it. Second, your phone would FUNCTION, not fly, and it would only be a matter of time before the processor overheated and the phone would shut itself off. Finally, after enough frying sessions, your phone would give in to the big electronic grave in the sky, and I don't want angry noobs in my inbox.
5. Is this compatible with Masterchief87's boot switcher?
There isn't one currently available, but I don't believe in stepping into another developer's territory. That's his project, and I won't be making one for this kernel. If he does it, then the answer is yes, there is one. If he doesn't, then no there isn't.
6. Which ZMAX Versions will this boot?
It will boot all of them. I used the MetroPCS 4.4.4 kernel source code to build this and tested it on a T-Mobile ZTE ZMAX. It will work on any stock KitKat ROM, whether that's Butternoob, pure stock or if someone else ever comes along and creates a stock ROM, those too.
Instructions:
1. Download
2. Flash the zip in recovery
3. Profit
Changelog:
v1.0
**Initial Release
So after many nights of headaches and whatnot, finally got a treat for you guys. I introduce to you ButterKAT kernel for the stock 4.4.4 ROM. The initial release is slim in features but I plan on really amping this thing up after I get done with this last week of summer school. Come hell or high water, you need to read this entire thread before you flash anything.
DISCLAIMER:
I'm not responsible for s*** that happens to your device. In the words of the old Gingerbread Cyanogenmod releases: "Dragons ahead". You fully understand that I nor ZTE, Google, the noobs, etc. are responsible for ANYTHING that happens once you do this. Consider your warranty voided; you're welcome
FEATURES:
Overclocking to 1.6 GHz
Underclocking 192 MHz
Added the Conservative and Interactive Governors
Compiled with Linaro 4.7 Toolchain for increased performance
FAQ:
1. Will this work on LP (Lollipop)?
No, nothing Lollipop will boot from this kernel
2. Can you add [feature]?
I'm willing to bet that nine times out of ten, I've already considered it.
3. When is the next release?
The Golden Root Rule: Never Ask for ETAs
4. Can you clock it higher?
Yes... Yes I can. In fact, I can take this all the way up to 2.0GHz if I wanted to (assuming I was reading the kernel files correctly). However, there is not a chance I'd do that simply because for one, Anything over 1.6GHz is pushing it. Second, your phone would FUNCTION, not fly, and it would only be a matter of time before the processor overheated and the phone would shut itself off. Finally, after enough frying sessions, your phone would give in to the big electronic grave in the sky, and I don't want angry noobs in my inbox.
5. Is this compatible with Masterchief87's boot switcher?
There isn't one currently available, but I don't believe in stepping into another developer's territory. That's his project, and I won't be making one for this kernel. If he does it, then the answer is yes, there is one. If he doesn't, then no there isn't.
6. Which ZMAX Versions will this boot?
It will boot all of them. I used the MetroPCS 4.4.4 kernel source code to build this and tested it on a T-Mobile ZTE ZMAX. It will work on any stock KitKat ROM, whether that's Butternoob, pure stock or if someone else ever comes along and creates a stock ROM, those too.
Instructions:
1. Download
2. Flash the zip in recovery
3. Profit
Changelog:
v1.0
**Initial Release
Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347776988
Source:
https://github.com/MingoAllenII/draconis_msm8226
Special Thanks:
XDA User Luffy.d for all his help
Ethanbanker2428
Hroark13
ZTE
GPL
The N00Bs, you guys rock
Anyone who contributed to our awesome device. I remember when they said we'd never make it this far *tear*
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