[KERNEL][29-04-2015] ~=~ EliteKernel OXP 4.2.x/4.4.x ~=~ - HTC One X+

EliteKernel 140628 & EliteKernel KitKat 150429
Turbo just got a new meaning.
For international HTC One X+ only. NOT for AT&T!
This experimental kernel is a tweaked version of HTC stock kernel for Android 4.2.x, therefore works with HTC Sense 5.
EliteKernel aims to provide:
- faster raw speed at lower frequencies
- decrease heat under heavy load
- optimize CPU, memory, I/O and native performance
- high stability
- more features
Be aware that I made this kernel primarily for myself, I may go to extremes to squeeze the last bit of performance out of my device. I guarantee no support whatsoever and any modifications you make to your device are solely your responsibility.
Usage:
1) download, extract the folder somewhere
2) connect your international One X+
3) open "oxp_flash_elitekernel.bat"
4) follow simple instructions
NOTE: The kernel has all necessary modules embedded, it should work with any ROM without any additional flashing steps. Also you don't need to reinstall/reflash when you change your ROM.
NOTE: On stock ROM - you need to install root and busybox!
If by any chance you don't get radio/wifi signal, you need to install latest superuser and busybox versions, then flash kernel again.
Do NOT use SetCPU and similar, they do not support tegra drivers and will break stuff so don't complain!
Please do not request features via PM or spam the thread repeatedly, I heard you the first time and either don't like the idea or am already working on it...
Features planned if possible:
- currently none
Many thanks to all the great devs of various parts and modules that made this possible.
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XDA:DevDB Information
EliteKernel OXP, Kernel for the HTC One X+
Contributors
nik3r
Source Code: https://github.com/niker/elitekernel_oxp_kk
Kernel Special Features: Better battery life, no overheating, custom s2w.
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 150429kk
Stable Release Date: 2015-04-29
Created 2015-05-10
Last Updated 2015-05-10

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Downloads + Changelog
READ ME FIRST:
If you have problems, try to flash older versions chronologically before reporting it. Find the newest version where the problem did not yet occurr and describe it to me in this thread along with the ROM you are using. If you won't state the last working version I most likely cannot help you!
For problems with video players/convertors being choppy or slow, make sure you install the corresponding ARMv7 NEON codec package and enable hardware acceleration in options. The kernel will not let you abuse the CPU and kill your battery, you need the correct codec and uninstall all other codecs for the application.
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Stable 4.4.x downloads: (cutting edge but may be unstable)
EliteKernel OXP KitKat 150429 - http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_kk_150429.zip
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Old 4.2.x downloads: (NOT for AOSP / AOKP / CM10)
EliteKernel OXP 140628 - http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_140628.zip
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Older versions:
Android 4.4.x below
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_kk_150408.zip
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_kk_141130.zip
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_kk_140805.zip
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_kk_140709.zip
Android 4.2.x below
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_140615.zip
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_140608_3.zip
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_140317.zip
Android 4.1.x below
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_130413.zip
Additional mods for this kernel:
Optional APKs:
Elite Power Saving
- toggles CPU power saving on/off
- forces full power when charging
- restores last settings after reboot
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/EPSSwitch.apk
Easy Userinit by reaper90:
- allows you to set up various kernel settings just by editing a text file
- get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49574056&postcount=1578
Tweaks for specific ROMs:
ARHD 8.0
- optimizes ARHD for smoothness vs battery life and a few extras
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/ARHD8_TWEAKS_v1.zip
DataSwap mod:
- improves multitasking at the expense of raw performance (must read this before using)
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/MOD_OXP_DataSwapV2_128MB.zip (flashable)
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/MOD_OXP_DataSwapV2_192MB.zip (recommended size, flashable)
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/MOD_OXP_DataSwapV2_256MB.zip (flashable)
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/MOD_OXP_DataSwap_OFF.zip (flashable)
zRamSwap mod:
- improves multitasking at the expense of battery
http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/MOD_OXP_zRamSwap_3x50MB.zip (flashable)
- to remove, delete /data/local/zramswap.sh and reboot
Changelog:
150429kk:
-workaround for Google SystemUpdateService wakelocks
150408kk:
- fixed network latency/loss bugs
141130kk:
- exFat support by Phoenix09
141026kk:
- performance tuning
140805kk:
- security fixes by Lloir
140709kk:
- fixed DT2W support
- performance tweaks
140705kk:
- boot image cleanup to hybrid between Carbon and MoKee
- workaround for google service battery drain
- fixed installation of paid apps from Play Store
- compiled with Linaro toolchain for extra optimizations
- updated EPS Switch APK to restore last known state after boot instead of last saved state
140702kk:
- disabled KSM to eliminate battery drain
- fixed LED multiplier
- enabled some BT protocols
140628jb:
- fix for screen-off CPU cap getting stuck occasinally after playback gap during sleep mode
- tweaked CPU touch boosting
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reserved post (because I can)
Troubleshooting:
Back to Stock Android 4.2.x - http://elite-force.eu/emoxp/oxp_elitekernel_140103_fallback.zip
Back to Stock Android 4.1.x - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006668
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Source code:
Android 4.2.x - https://github.com/niker/elitekernel_oxp_42
Android 4.1.x - https://github.com/niker/elitekernel_oxp
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just flash via normal method (Recovery) right?
just wanted to clarify something, you said you tried to squeeze as much performance as possible, does that mean you OC'd or something?

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Read the first post.
You can't flash kernels via recovery unless you have s-off. The download contains a one-click fastboot package.
Performance increase is not achieved by overclocking, quite the contrary this should produce better (lower) temperatures at identical frequency ranges. It's all software optimizations so far.

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thanks mate

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Thanks:good:

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hi,
thx , oxp EliteKernel + insertcoin work's great,

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Hi,
Flashed your Kernel, thanks very much :good:
Tried to get back into Recovery after though and couldn't.
Flashed the Stock kernel back again and could get back into recovery without issues again..
Looking forward to any future releases :highfive:

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you're saying we can't go to recovery with this kernel?

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Am I?
adb reboot recovery
Or hold power and vol down until you get to hboot, then recovery.
Worked for me every time and I am flashing like crazy.
Sent from my Desire Z powered by EliteMod.

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Lags with video playing (MXPlayer and DicePlayer) on 1080p mp4 music clips. Energy saving was on|off. Return back to kernel from Maximus ROM and everything is OK - smooth playing without gaps.

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I'll take a look, may be I/O or the fact that I disabled special CPU treatment for media to save battery.

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Just downloaded a random 1080p video off youtube and tried a 3GB 720p movie and it works perfectly at just 51-1400MHz ondemand.
Maybe you are not using HW acceleration, other kernels may let you get away with that, this one actually has active battery saving features
I would suggest:
1) download the correct codec pack for your MX Player (ARM7 Neon)
2) start MXPlayer, go to settings-decoder and enable H/W+ decoder
If it doesn't work, upload some short sample clip that doesn't work for testing.

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nik3r said:
Just downloaded a random 1080p video off youtube and tried a 3GB 720p movie and it works perfectly at just 51-1400MHz ondemand.
Maybe you are not using HW acceleration, other kernels may let you get away with that, this one actually has active battery saving features
I would suggest:
1) download the correct codec pack for your MX Player (ARM7 Neon)
2) start MXPlayer, go to settings-decoder and enable H/W+ decoder
If it doesn't work, upload some short sample clip that doesn't work for testing.
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Flashed back your kernel, install codec pack for MX Player (ARM7 Neon), check that it has h/w acceleration. and lags again ((((
Link to clip

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Works perfectly here, no dropped frames, crisp sound both battery and charging. I'm on Revolution ROM, 51-1400MHz ondemand.
Tested MX player, QuickPic, Rock Player HW, HTC gallery player.
Rock player CPU is not up for it but HW mode is flawless.
So it must be something specific to your ROM and video drivers/codecs, you can try to push video drivers from revolution but nandroid backup first.

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nik3r said:
Works perfectly here, no dropped frames, crisp sound both battery and charging. I'm on Revolution ROM, 51-1400MHz ondemand.
Tested MX player, QuickPic, Rock Player HW, HTC gallery player.
Rock player CPU is not up for it but HW mode is flawless.
So it must be something specific to your ROM and video drivers/codecs, you can try to push video drivers from revolution but nandroid backup first.
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I'm on the Ordroid, ОК, tomorrow will try ARHD

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New version
EliteKernel 121126 is released
Recommend turning off your SetCPU profiles and after boot settings, the core frequencies are now asynchronous unless you set them manually.
Changes:
- added s2w support
- changed default frequencies for better performance/battery(heat) ratio (1400-1600-1600-1400/204-51-51-102 since cores activate in order 0-3-2-1)
Enjoy

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nik3r said:
EliteKernel 121126 is released
Recommend turning off your SetCPU profiles and after boot settings, the core frequencies are now asynchronous unless you set them manually.
Changes:
- added s2w support
- changed default frequencies for better performance/battery(heat) ratio (1400-1600-1600-1400/204-51-51-102 since cores activate in order 0-3-2-1)
Enjoy
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Great work ....keep up ...hopefully call recorder will be ported into next version .....just hopefully. ... thanks in advanced

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nik3r said:
EliteKernel 121126 is released
Recommend turning off your SetCPU profiles and after boot settings, the core frequencies are now asynchronous unless you set them manually.
Changes:
- added s2w support
- changed default frequencies for better performance/battery(heat) ratio (1400-1600-1600-1400/204-51-51-102 since cores activate in order 0-3-2-1)
Enjoy
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I installed, but the version has not changed