{U} [Kernel] [ICS | CM9] Transcendence Kernel [v 1.1.6 - July 12] - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

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Introduction :
This is a project I undertook to make sure that I don't waste time doing pointless things during my vacation.
The Kernel is still in its early developmental stages and I'm still learning. I'll be adding more features with time.
I request you all to report the bugs that are bound to creep in, to be a little patient and to ask intelligent questions
Kernel Features :
Based on latest source code from Sony : 6.1.1.B.1.54 / .56 / .75.
Based on Linux Kernel source code : 3.0.78.
Compiled Using Linaro 4.7
Overclocked to 1.15GHz
CWM Recovery v6.0.2.8
Reconfigured the frequency table to add more steps for increments :
Non - OC : {200MHz, 300MHz, 400MHz, 500MHz, 600MHz, 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1000MHz}
OC : {200MHz, 400MHz, 600MHz, 800MHz, 1000MHz, 1150MHz}
Custom Bootsplash
Auto Root
Init.d Support
Preinstalled Wi-Fi Modules
Google Snappy Drivers
Support for NTFS, CIFS, ext2/3/4
zRam enabled
WiFi 5GHz band support
Governors :
Conservative
Dynamic Interactive
HotPlug
HotPlugX
IntelliDemand
Interactive
InteractiveX
Lionheart
LulzActiveQ
MinMax
Nightmare
onDemand
PegasusQ
Powersave
Performance
Sakuractive
SmarassV2
Userspace
Wheatley
I wanted to keep the kernel as minimalistic as possible. So let me know if you require any more governors, I shall gladly include them
IO Schedulers :
Noop
VR
SIO
Row
Deadline
CFQ
BFQ
Zen
Known Bugs :
None yet. Report here if you do find any
Credits :
Thanks To Sony for providing the kernel source code
Thanks To @DooMLoRD for the Auto Root & Init.d Enabler Scripts
Huge thanks To @DeepUnknown for patiently helping me sort out bugs and providing directions each time I was lost.
Special thanks to @marcellusbe, @Dharam_Maniar and @munjeni for the priceless lessons and CWM Touch v5.5.04
Thanks to @hackerpower for designing the bootsplash logo
Thanks to @GEKTHEBOSS, @umair42 and @hackerpower for testing
XDA Community as a whole for having taught me everything I know
Source Code : GitHub
Download Links : See Third Post

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Instructions | Changelog
Instructions :
Either flash the downloaded zip file via CWM, or
Extract the kernel.elf from the zip file, boot the device into the bootloader and type in the Terminal/CMD :
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
If you have flashed the kernel using fastboot, you should wipe Dalvik Cache.
Change Log
v 1.1.6 (Released)
Doubled MinMax Readahead
Intelli Memory Writeback
Network Tweaks
CPU Performance Upgrade
v 1.1.5 (Released)
Optimized Android Memory Killer. Much much much better RAM management and performance
Changed the Debug levels of Low Memory Killer
Optimized Logger to preserve more RAM
Compiled and integrated CWM 6.0.2.8 from source
ADB is now fully functional in Recovery Mode [Thanks to : @munjeni]
v 1.1.3 (Released)
Changed OC Frequency to 1.15GHz
Added Governors : HotPlugX and IntelliDemand
Bugfixes and improvements in the ramdisk to improve overall performance
v 1.1.2 (Released)
Reconfigured the frequency table and re-assigned ARM operating points :
Non - OC : {200MHz, 300MHz, 400MHz, 500MHz, 600MHz, 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1000MHz}
OC : {200MHz, 400MHz, 600MHz, 800MHz, 1000MHz, 1100MHz, 1200MHz}
Better battery life, smoother performance
New bootsplash logo (Courtesy : @hackerpower)
v 1.1.0 (Released)
Added CWM Touch Recovery v5.5.0.4 (Thanks to @munjeni)
Added Google Snappy Drivers
Added Governors : MinMax
v 1.0.6 (Released)
Added Governors : Nightmare, Sakuractive, Wheatley
Fixed the bug that caused the LED bar to always stay on
v 1.0.5 (First Release)
Fixed the bug that caused the screen to flicker while attempting to reboot into recovery
v 1.0.4 (Unreleased)
Added custom bootsplash
Enabled zRam
v 1.0.3 (Unreleased)
Overclock up 1.2 GHz
Added Custom Governors
Added IO Schedulers
v 1.0.2 (Unreleased)
Added auto-root
Support for init.d
Support for file systems (NTFS, CIFS, ext2/3/4)
v 1.0.1 (Unreleased)
Added Wi-Fi modules
v 1.0.0 (Unreleased)
Test version

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Download Links :
v 1.1.6
v 1.1.5
v 1.1.3
v 1.1.2
v 1.1.0
v 1.0.6
v 1.0.5

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Ahah first!!!
Best kernel ever 4 cm9,ill test the stock
Bye
EDIT :
STock is for ics or jb?

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hey man, can you please add wheatley governor? right now I'm loving it (i have cm9 + vengeance kernel)
btw nice job, if you add that governor I'll surely give this a try!

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pinsicchio said:
hey man, can you please add wheatley governor? right now I'm loving it (i have cm9 + vengeance kernel)
btw nice job, if you add that governor I'll surely give this a try!
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Alright. I'll definitely add it to the next version

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Tell me if stock its for .89 or for .400

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GEKTHEBOSS said:
Tell me if stock its for .89 or for .400
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.89. I'll start working on JB once I'm convinced that the ICS version is flawless

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Pwng3 said:
Alright. I'll definitely add it to the next version
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thank you, I'll flash the new version as soon as I see the update :laugh:

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This kernel is really smooth.Battery life is very good.One of the best kernel for XU
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium

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Glad to see it finally see the light
best of luck my friend

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DeepUnknown said:
Glad to see it finally see the light
best of luck my friend
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Thanks a ton! It wouldn't have been possible without you! :highfive:

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Would it be possible to turn off the led bar? Is pretty annoying in my opinion because it is always on, even with screen off!
Don't know if it is a bug of my device though. Wiped cache and dalvik cache.
Anyway good job mate, glad to see a new kernel for our U
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app

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mirco_pa said:
Would it be possible to turn off the led bar? Is pretty annoying in my opinion because it is always on, even with screen off!
Don't know if it is a bug of my device though. Wiped cache and dalvik cache.
Anyway good job mate, glad to see a new kernel for our U
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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Are you on Stock or CM?

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Pwng3 said:
Are you on Stock or CM?
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CM
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app

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Same for me...kernel working good for now but the light bar stay on..for turn off i plug and unplug the usb cable..you can modify that work how in stock rom?

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mirco_pa said:
Would it be possible to turn off the led bar? Is pretty annoying in my opinion because it is always on, even with screen off!
Don't know if it is a bug of my device though. Wiped cache and dalvik cache.
Anyway good job mate, glad to see a new kernel for our U
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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ferro123 said:
Same for me...kernel working good for now but the light bar stay on..for turn off i plug and unplug the usb cable..you can modify that work how in stock rom?
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The light is supposed to go off once you have booted into the system. Could you please try installing the Illumination Receiver along with the Illumination Bar Notification app? It has an option to turn on/off the LED bar along with extra control for notifications. In the meanwhile, I'll take a look at my source.
@GEKTHEBOSS : Did you too face the same issue on CM9?

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Transcendence v 1.0.6
Changelog :
Added Governors : Nightmare, Sakuractive, Wheatley
Fixed the LED Bar bug that caused it to always stay on
Download Links :
Download Stock Kernel
Download CM Kernel
Please flash and let me know if there is something amiss. Its almost 5:00AM IST. I should really get some sleep now

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Now work good for me in next release you should add anymore intermediate frequence

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Thanks, waiting to test your upcoming jb version.