hi jaydee---i was following this thread of yours....i have hte same problem with kernel causing my battery to drain down with my Note 3...did you ever resolve this issue?
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/717381-kernel-android-os-draining-battery-keeping-phone-awake-long-periods.html
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/717381-kernel-android-os-draining-battery-keeping-phone-awake-long-periods.html