[KERNEL][G850F] duki994 Kernel v1.4 - final [LP][STOCK] - Samsung Galaxy Alpha

duki994 Kernel for Stock TouchWiz LP ROMs​
A personal project that had good results and I wanted to share it with others
It's based on official Samsung sources for Lollipop firmware.
Important note:
This kernel should work on any custom ROM that is stock lollipop based
Features:
* Wolfson Audio control (thanks to @AndreiLux)
* Battery charging control (thanks to @AndreiLux)
* CPU voltage control for both A7 and A15 cluster (thanks to @AndreiLux)
* Exposed all OPP voltage controls (thanks to @AndreiLux)
* Powersuspend v1.7 by @faux123 and @Yank555
* LMK, MM and FS powersuspend mods ported from @dorimanx's LG G2 kernel
* SCHED code fixes
* SCHED: HMP thresholds changed and new patches implemented
* Many changes related to ARM instruction code and lowlevel ARM core management
* Enabled NEON mode in kernel with full VFPV4 support
* Added new SHA256 and SHA512 NEON accelerated algortihms - now blazing fast
* UKSM (Ultra Kernel Samepage Merging) - algorithm that's better optimized than standard KSM
* WiFi standby wakelocks (PNO wakelock) reduced
* WiFi userspace power mode/DTIM change (for advanced users ONLY)
* WiFi driver switched from deprecated earlysuspend to use newer powersuspend driver (this is to fix some of bugs that could lead device kernel crash)
* NET updates
* Enabled all TCP congestion protocols and set Westwood as default (best wireless performance)
* Disabled KNOX
* SELinux disabled in kernel
* Fully configurable in Synapse (download from Google Play)
/* Important note to other devs */
You cannot include this to your ROMs. I can't be responsible if anything goes wrong, I can't help with any issues without knowing kernel version and users should be routed to this thread if they want this kernel, or if you recommend it. I think that it's best to separately view custom ROM and custom Kernel, so each dev (ROM or Kernel one) can work on bugs/features and make it as compatible as it can.
However, you can add this thread link and mention me in your thread, so people would know where to ask if some kernel problem arises
Warranty void
By flashing this kernel you will void your warranty. I'm not responsible if you brick your device, or if someone starts nuclear war.
Note:
Don't change voltages on "Busses" tab if you don't know what you are doing. It can reboot your phone if your memory controllers, ISP or MMC controllers can't handle low voltage.
WiFi pasword resetting fix:
Code:
1. open your build.prop file
2. find line ro.securestorage.support
3. change it from true to false (if not already false)
This line being on true will make your WiFi not work good with this kernel. This is due to Samsung's rooting restriction and other Samsung specific workarounds to stop rooting and flashing. Any custom ROM probably has this line changed to false.
Changelogs:
Version 1.4 BETA
Billion critical updates from my G900H version:
* MM code
* new LMK driver
* Exynos interactive governor updated
* IRQ code revamped
* OF code revamped
* New 8-band EQ sound-control
* Numerous ALSA updates and fixes
* Numerous Wolfson DAC driver updates
* MemInfo code updates
etc. list is enormous
Version 1.3
*MM page allocation changes. and others. Now more than 50% faster page_alloc
*RCU and SRCU updates from S6 and upstream + CAF
*NET updates
*USB fixes and updates
*dma mapping ARM fix
Version 1.2.1
*Synapse
->added ROW scheduler to test (experimental)
*Several BLOCK code updates and typo fixes. Some serious bugs fixed.
*Fully updated ROW I/O sched added (experimental)
Version 1.2
* Synapse:
-> disabled min cpu freq control. not needed.
-> added new I/O schedulers
* Massive updates to BLOCK, SHCED, MM, WORKQUEUE critical code
* Added FIOPS and BFQ I/O schedulers
* EXT4 updates to fix possible kernel crashes
* ZSWAP now uses ultra fast and light on cpu LZ4 compression
* CPUFREQ optimizations
* Updated BFQ, FIOPS, DEALINE scheds with fixes and optimizations
Version 1.1
*Synapse:
* Added live cpu stats for all 8 cores (quad A7 and quad A15 cores)
* Added live CPU temperature monitoring
* Added live battery temperature and health status
* Disabled broken battery input current feature (shows 0mA for our PMIC chip)
* Added misc tab:
+ ability to take logcat,dmesg,last_kmsg
+ HMP Little packing switch ON/OFF and explanation
* Added optimized ARM RWSEM algorithm
* Fixed HMP so HMP little packing would work good with our implementation
* thermal IPA(Intelligent Power Aware) now updates power tables immediately when voltage changed from Synapse
* entropy depletion fixes
* Enabled FRANDOM random number generator module for more entropy and less lag
* Added NEON instruction accelerated SHA256/SHA224 algorithm. Now we have SHA384/SHA512, SHA256/SHA224 and SHA1 algorithms NEON accelerated - blazing fast
* HMP little packing switch for Synapse
Experimental option made by nvidia. It groups tasks so more of them would be scheduled across power saving cores (A7 cores in our CPU). It may or may not save battery depending on your usage.
Downloads:
Here it is
https://app.box.com/s/vt70dzo7fzgnlyik4mxkiaaj7xkhjaot
Special thanks:
@AndreiLux for his awesome Synapse app, audio control, charging control, sources and many features/updates and upgrades to Exynos kernel code
@UpInTheAir for his source that I looked when I had bugs, and for his fixes/workarounds
@dorimanx for inspiring me to start developing and his LMK and MM mods
@bonuzzz for his custom KitKat kernel for Galaxy Alpha and his sources
@apb_axel for UKM and his scripts that helped me a lot in making custom Synapse config
XDA:DevDB Information
G850, Kernel for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Contributors
duki994
Source Code: https://github.com/duki994/SM-G850_Kernel_LP/
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1.0
Beta Release Date: 2016-08-12
Created 2015-11-02
Last Updated 2016-08-12

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How to build this kernel guide
PREREQUISITES
What you need installed to compile
gcc, gpp, cpp, c++, g++, lzma, lzop, ia32-libs flex
If on 64bit Linux, install gcc multilib
Project folder structure
--project_root/ #### can have any name
-----ramdisk_source/ ## defined by RAMDISK_TMP var in script
-----ramdisk_tmp/ ## defined by RAMDISK_DIR var in script
-----kernel_source/ #### can have any name
-----RELEASE/
TOOLCHAIN INFO
Toolchain is already into kernel dir. You just need to have
correct folder structure and run this script. Everything will be auto-built
FLASHABLE ZIP
Flashable zip will be located in project_root/RELEASE directory
and will have name Kernel-slte.zip
All other explanations here:
https://github.com/duki994/SM-G850_Kernel_LP/blob/master/build_kernel.sh
Clone ramdisk source in ramdisk_source
Clone kernel in kernel_source folder
Be sure to have project directory structure as written above
After that, you just need to run:
sudo bash build_kernel.sh
in kernel folder. And voila. After finished you have Kernel-slte.zip in RELEASE directory
If it show any errors, open kernel source and type in terminal:
chmod -R 755 *
Then repeat sudo bash build_kernel.sh

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awesome job, thank you
finally undervolt .. yay

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ayamgoreng said:
awesome job, thank you
finally undervolt .. yay
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When you have time, report how it works
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Is it possible to other variants like Galaxy Alpha SM-G850L Korean? Thanks

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duki994 said:
When you have time, report how it works
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk
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I reduce voltage A15,A7 (every speed) by roughly 20mv
gaming (coc,asphalt,etc) for roughly 1 hour; result=stable :good:
edit: volume in the audio also work, louder headphone.

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Thanks, I'll try it.
how the battery with this kernel?

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gtrs36 said:
Thanks, I'll try it.
how the battery with this kernel?
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Battery? It's better than stock for me. For screen on, this morning I had 50mins SOT and 87% battery left. That's even better than my LG G2, which is a beast according to tests
My father uses Galaxy Alpha, and yesterday he managed to get 4h SOT with HSDPA data on.
When screen off (in suspended mode) it's very low power consumption due to Powersuspend driver. It's better than stock.

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exaflare said:
Is it possible to other variants like Galaxy Alpha SM-G850L Korean? Thanks
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I have no access to G850L model. I don't know if it will work.
During this week, if I have enough time, I'll download G850L source and build it with all mods/features and give you to test it

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thanks duki994.
which app I need install to control on the kernel?

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hi!
1. how do You undervolt by 20mv, in synapse i have steps like 1x,xxMv and can set up -25Mv??
2. I have strange warning message after installed this kernel. it says phone needs to reboot. after reboot the same. just annoying

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duki994 said:
Battery? It's better than stock for me. For screen on, this morning I had 50mins SOT and 87% battery left. That's even better than my LG G2, which is a beast according to tests
My father uses Galaxy Alpha, and yesterday he managed to get 4h SOT with HSDPA data on.
When screen off (in suspended mode) it's very low power consumption due to Powersuspend driver. It's better than stock.
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did you UV or what settings did you use ?

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m_p11 said:
hi!
1. how do You undervolt by 20mv, in synapse i have steps like 1x,xxMv and can set up -25Mv??
2. I have strange warning message after installed this kernel. it says phone needs to reboot. after reboot the same. just annoying
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1. Our voltage regulator accepts 6.25mV step. So you can UV/OV in multiples of 6.25. When you do math, 6.25mV x 4 = 25mV
You can't UV -20mV. You can UV -18.75m (3 x 6.25mV). Next step is -25mV (4 x 6.25mv).
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did you UV or what settings did you use ?
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No UV. All stock. Only changed earpiece volume (incall speaker volume) to higher (+4dB if I recall good from this morning). It's for better hearing incall
UV generally doesn't reduce battery consumption (it's maybe 1%-3% less power usage). Real benefit of UV is lower CPU heat and prolonged life of motherboard.
Some chips can't handle UV at all. Some can be UV by as much as -150mV. It all depends on specific chip that came out of fabric process. Note that UV brings instability on some devices.
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duki994 said:
Battery? It's better than stock for me. For screen on, this morning I had 50mins SOT and 87% battery left. That's even better than my LG G2, which is a beast according to tests
My father uses Galaxy Alpha, and yesterday he managed to get 4h SOT with HSDPA data on.
When screen off (in suspended mode) it's very low power consumption due to Powersuspend driver. It's better than stock.
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hi dude
what setting are used on your father Alpha,stok or I should change in synapse

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hensk said:
hi dude
what setting are used on your father Alpha,stok or I should change in synapse
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Look at post above yours. I explained everything
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recent button does not works after flashing this kernel.. recent button works fine with stock kernel...

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likhon02 said:
recent button does not works after flashing this kernel.. recent button works fine with stock kernel...
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On which ROM are you? Everything works for me on stock. I have to see if anything changes it.
Did you set secure storage to false in build prop?
I'l automate that in next build.
Kernel doesn't mess with options like recent buttons and Java written parts of Android OS.
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duki, you didn't answer to my question.

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gtrs36 said:
duki, you didn't answer to my question.
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Please read OP before asking. Everything is said there.
Synapse is the app with which you can change settings of this kernel.

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duki994 said:
On which ROM are you? Everything works for me on stock. I have to see if anything changes it.
Did you set secure storage to false in build prop?
I'l automate that in next build.
Kernel doesn't mess with options like recent buttons and Java written parts of Android OS.
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk
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I am on ozcan rom 4.1. my recent button only works with Nordic based stock which is NEE G850FXXU2COI3 5.0.2 11.09.2015 5614954 and ozcan rom..and with any other rom like rr and cm12.1 my recent button does not work.. secure storage is false by default on build.prop .