[KERNEL][LL]F93 Kernel for SM-A500F stock - Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General

F93 Kernel V1.0 SM-A500F LP 5.0.2
Features:
- Tune-up for Cortex A53/ARMv8 architecture (built using latest A53/ARM8 enabled Linaro toolchain)
- Bricked CPU hotplug
- KCAL post-processing driver
- Add a module param to change the thermal throttle temperature point to userspace
- Alucard CPU governor
- Ondemand governor enabled
- Added fiops IO scheduler
- Added fsync on/off support.
Use Kernel Adiutor app to control these kernel features.
Flash it using TWRP or CWM recovery.
Downloads:
F93-A5F-LP_Kernel_v1.0.zip
Sources:
Will upload to my github a little bit later
PS: Flashing custom kernel will void your warranty!

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does this kernel work on SM-A500FU ?

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astrit1 said:
does this kernel work on SM-A500FU ?
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You can try. Backup your original boot partition with TWRP so you can restore it in case of any problems. In theory it should work but I'm not sure about telephony part.

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Wait, we already have TWRP?
EDIT:
Okay, so we do have TWRP for the A7, which will probably work with the A5 if we replace the kernel blob. And probably the main config too (resolution difference).

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fonix232 said:
Wait, we already have TWRP?
EDIT:
Okay, so we do have TWRP for the A7, which will probably work with the A5 if we replace the kernel blob. And probably the main config too (resolution difference).
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we have a twrp recovery for A5 too

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I can't seem to find it... All I found was the Chainfire autoroot recovery, but I can't flash that on my A500FU 5.0.2

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fonix232 said:
I can't seem to find it... All I found was the Chainfire autoroot recovery, but I can't flash that on my A500FU 5.0.2
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here is the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-alpha/help/to-port-twrp-to-galaxy-a5-a500fu-t3150843

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Ah dangit, I'm blind...
Any way, I'm stuck with a non-rootable A5FU, it has Secure Boot enabled

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@faust93 the kernel seems to work but the recent task and back key are not working :/
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fonix232 said:
Ah dangit, I'm blind...
Any way, I'm stuck with a non-rootable A5FU, it has Secure Boot enabled
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you can disable it by going to setting/security/and disable reactivation lock
then flash the cfautoroot file with odin and you need to flash then the original boot.img and recovery.img with flashify to prevent a bootloop

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Funny thing is, it is not enabled! I've checked double, even before posting here
EDIT:
Okay, so I tried something. Toggled the Reactivation Lock on and off (with a reboot) and now it's working!
Though, easier root: I've created a TWRP Odin flash package, and flashed that directly. Of course the bootloader *****ed about the recovery not being SE enforcing, and set my Knox to 0x1. But who cares

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Very good @faust93 i'll try this Kernel on my A500FU.
Edit: I have same issue like @astrit1 with the recent and return buttons, they doesn't work at all i'll wait for a fix and reflash stock kernel

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Thanks for sharing. What settings must i choose in kernel adiutor in order to stop the soc from throttling?

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Is it ok for odex rom or just for deodex roms?

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hiyachi-32 said:
Is it ok for odex rom or just for deodex roms?
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This kernel is working on both, odex and deodexed

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mygalaxya said:
This kernel is working on both, odex and deodexed
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Is it worth to install this kernel. Is it good? Also is it ok with xposed?
Thanks

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hiyachi-32 said:
Is it worth to install this kernel. Is it good? Also is it ok with xposed?
Thanks
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I took and instal the kernel, as im playing Vainglory moba, and my device would start to lag after 15 to 20 min. I thought the kernel is great but has few down sides for me.... VG still lags (I may have wrong options in adiutor). Wifi password each reboot.

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are the soft keys working now on this kernel , how is the performance?

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astrit1 said:
are the soft keys working now on this kernel , how is the performance?
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The capacitive are still not working on this Kernel, probably because the capacitive buttons are set up differently on A5F. I'll take a look into it.

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mygalaxya said:
The capacitive are still not working on this Kernel, probably because the capacitive buttons are set up differently on A5F. I'll take a look into it.
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it would be good if you can fix it , we really need a custom kernel for our device

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astrit1 said:
it would be good if you can fix it , we really need a custom kernel for our device
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The capacitive buttons adress seems different, will replace it and see what happens, or i'll build a new custom Kernel since we have sources for it now.