Root [LINARO] AWEstruck v1.04 12/14/14 | [3.4.107] v1.05b6 5/30/15

[androidfanwinner]

I just wanted to add that kernel 1.01a is working great for me. Super smooth and quick!

 

[starkraving]

Kernel seems solid after addressing the permissions issue. The 3G drop didn't happen to me. So good job. You have a good base to work from now. As previously mentioned I think a 1.5ghz OC would be more than enough plus it would play nice with most devices. I'd also mention looking at having it at default clock speed on initial boot as I think one of the guys mentioned defaulting was a problem.

 

[spock1104]

How does battery usage seem? My phone is averaging 1.7%/h

 

[DsyMnapTic]

I vote for a 1.7ghz overclock

 

[starkraving]

I vote for a 1.7ghz overclock

If the default speed can be stock values then I don't think it'd be an issue. But a lot of devices can't handle 1.7ghz on boot.

 

[DsyMnapTic]

Right on agreed, but I still think the extra overclock options should be available for those who can handle it and want to use it, because people who can't don't have to set it any higher.

 

[edodson84]

Right on agreed, but I still think the extra overclock options should be available for those who can handle it and want to use it, because people who can't don't have to set it any higher.

As long as it can be defaulted lower as stability is more important than performance, its a give take relationship lol

 

[dragonhart6505]

Is there any chance you could take a look at our existing kernel and see if you can add the stock clock speed on boot?
Of course so long as cdz is ok with this...

 

[spock1104]

Is there any chance you could take a look at our existing kernel and see if you can add the stock clock speed on boot?
Of course so long as cdz is ok with this...

I think the code for that was pulled from the 8960, which has a default clock of 1.7GHz. Probably an unintended effect.

I plan on pulling from https://github.com/F4k/f4ktion_kernel

 

[dragonhart6505]

I think the code for that was pulled from the 8960, which has a default clock of 1.7GHz. Probably an unintended effect.

I plan on pulling from https://github.com/F4k/f4ktion_kernel

Sounds good

 

[DsyMnapTic]

I've got three questions...

1) Is it possible to add speed steps (overclocking) to the kernel myself from my phone?

2) Is it okay to do "dirty" flashes of boot images over each other, even if one is larger than the other?

3) ....I forget

 

[spock1104]

I've got three questions...

1) Is it possible to add speed steps (overclocking) to the kernel myself from my phone?

2) Is it okay to do "dirty" flashes of boot images over each other, even if one is larger than the other?

3) ....I forget

1) No, sorry. This has to be done in the kernel source. With a long weekend coming up for me, keep a lookout for my next version

2) my understanding is that the image gets replaced so yes, though major changes may require cache wipes

3) profit

 

[willyb2026]

My Wi-Fi works fine but I installed it on stock software version b04 if that makes a difference

 

[DsyMnapTic]

Wi-Fi is supposed to work fine. The necessary modules are now implemented.

 

[spock1104]

Quick update - Hit a snag with the galaxy s4 mini code, turns out that uses the msm8930ab. pretty sure we're using the original msm8930 even though the stock code has 8930aa included. Looking at pulling code form the HTC One SV and the Galaxy S3 now. I got an overclock to work but with the same problem of the default clock going all the way up. Time for more research, and I'll appreciate any input on how to address this.

*edit* I may have the answer from the One SV code... https://github.com/BrateloSlava/One...mmit/2ab37476b49ed5a1f332722a6130b713960dd33c

 

[spock1104]

The default frequencies get set in cpufreq.c which pulls from CONFIG_MSM_CPU_FREQ_MIN and CONFIG_MSM_CPU_FREQ_MAX in the defconfig. If CPU-Z is to be believed, there's a bug in this though where it's only getting applied to one of the cores. The other is still running at max speed.

 

[DsyMnapTic]

Yup, pretty sure that's the same problem we had last time, with the second core running rampant. I'm running the old one right now and it's controllable so long as you keep it tied down with a third party app or performance settings.

 

[dragonhart6505]

Would init.d support help it?

 

[spock1104]

Would init.d support help it?

I don't believe so, if I try changing the frequency through an app that change also only applies to the first core. That leads me to believe that this version of cpufreq doesn't fully support multiple cores. I'm going to try the nexus 4 cpufreq to see if that helps.

 

[DsyMnapTic]

You can try trickster mod...

 

[edodson84]

I don't believe so, if I try changing the frequency through an app that change also only applies to the first core. That leads me to believe that this version of cpufreq doesn't fully support multiple cores. I'm going to try the nexus 4 cpufreq to see if that helps.

I use performance control in my rom it controls 2nd core. Unless ur using a different version of cpufreq than ur current kernel has??

 

[spock1104]

I use performance control in my rom it controls 2nd core. Unless ur using a different version of cpufreq than ur current kernel has??

I had been using No-Frills CPU control and IncrediControl. Switching to Trickster MOD did the trick.

I've proven that my cpufreq theory wasn't right, and after looking into it a bit more it might be that the ROM's mpdecision is overriding the defaults on boot. I'm installing kernel side mpdecision to see if that fixes it, but even if it doesn't it'll be a good feature to have. It'll allow more control of the kernel through Android Tuner.

 

[edodson84]

I had been using No-Frills CPU control and IncrediControl. Switching to Trickster MOD did the trick.

I've proven that my cpufreq theory wasn't right, and after looking into it a bit more it might be that the ROM's mpdecision is overriding the defaults on boot. I'm installing kernel side mpdecision to see if that fixes it, but even if it doesn't it'll be a good feature to have. It'll allow more control of the kernel through Android Tuner.

That explains my control of 2nd core as i removed mpdecision service start from qualcomm post boot script

Edit: i thought i should add the reason i did this was to default 2nd core online for better performance

 

[starkraving]

Is the code present in the source that has the second core off by default? I ask this because if there's residual code left that it may be causing the issue with default clock speed.

 

[spock1104]

Is the code present in the source that has the second core off by default? I ask this because if there's residual code left that it may be causing the issue with default clock speed.

I haven't come across any, but agreed, if any of it is lurking it could mess things up.