This is the modified version of the Semaphore kernel, JB 3.0.0c.
Since so many people were asking me for it, I've decided to share it with you guys.
Disclaimer: I will only update this kernel when I have the time. So do not ask for ETA please.
Before installing this, please take your time to read the Original OP.
This kernel contains every features that the Semaphore Kernel offers but with some additional custom features.
Features (Based on latest Semaphore)
- Linux kernel 3.0.84
- LiveOC
- Custom Voltage
- Voodoo Sound
- BLN & CM LED
- 384MB - 409MB available RAM
- Compiled with Linaro 4.7.3
- O3 optimization
- Auto brightness driver
- Touch Wake
- Vibration intensity
- Deep Idle
- USB host driver
- Governor ondemand (default)
- ondemand: sampling_down_factor tunable by momentum, smooth_ui, early_demand
- Governor conservative (module, smooth_ui)
- Governor smartassV2 (module, smooth_ui)
- Governor interactive
- Noop I/O scheduler (default)
- Deadline I/O Scheduler (module)
- Simple I/O Scheduler (module)
- ROW I/O Scheduler (module)
- CFQ Scheduler (module)
- CIFS as module
- TUN as module
- Logcat disabled (as module only)
- Standard network packet scheduler
- Kernel log buffer size 4KB (from 128KB)
- Reduced debug info
- TinyRCU
- Fast Charge support
- WiFi PM_MAX when suspend
- CWM: AROMA Filemanager
- /system/etc/init.d directory creation if not exist
Custom Features
Swap/Zram enabled
Normal OC'd over LiveOC
1.1 - 1.4GHz
In-call Volume Hack
Voodoo Color
Entropy Tweaks
Load_freq(4*HZ+61) to avoid Loadavg Moire
arm/crypto: Add optimized AES and SHA1 routines
Backport AIO (Asynchronous IO) from Linux 3.5
Zen IO Scheduler
V(R) IO Scheduler
FIOPS IO Scheduler
IntelliDemand CPU Governor
Lulzactive CPU Governor
Wheatley CPU Governor
Linux 3.0.85
BrazilianWax CPU governor
Adaptive CPU governor
Hyper CPU governor
InteractiveX CPU governor
Lioneheart CPU governor
OnDemandX CPU governor
Lagfree CPU governor
Dynamic FSync
Massive update to IO schedulers
SLQB memory allocator
UKSM 0.1.2.2
Frandom
Plus more features to come in near future....
By installing this, you'll receive no support from Stratosk because;
This is an Unofficial Semaphore Kernel
Stratosk does not support it
So do not bug him if you have a problem with this kernel. But bug me instead!
If you guys want to see some more features added to this, feel free to tell me and I'll try my best to add them to it.
Please note that there are 3 variations:
Normal versions: for CM10 or ROMs without hugemem configuration, available RAM 384MB - 396MB
"s" versions: for Slim Bean ROM or patched ROMs with hugemem configuration, available RAM 397MB - 409MB
"vc" versions: is Voodoo Color Mod
Downloads
Normal Version (384MB - 396MB):
Unofficial_Semaphore_JB_3.0.0cNormal Version (384MB - 396MB) with Voodoo Color:
Unofficial_Semaphore_JB_3.0.0vc_c
S Version (397MB - 409MB):
Unofficial_Semaphore_JB_3.0.0scS Version (397MB - 409MB) with Voodoo Color:
Unofficial_Semaphore_JB_3.0.0s_vc_c
Thanks to
Stratosk
kasper_h
fishears
BLOWNCO
Alberto96
And to everyone else that tested the kernel for me.
Source
Original Kernel Source
Modified Kernel Source
How to:
How to enable Swap?
To enable Swap, you'll need to create a swap partition on you External SD card. I recommend following this guide for it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning
1. Make sure to backup everything from your SD Card first
2. Do not reformat your SD Card while it's still in your phone, take it out and plug it to your computer through a card reader!
3. I recommend that you only create a Swap Partition around 256MB
4. Follow that guide and when you reach to Step 3, select the option "Linux Swap"
5. When you finished following that guide, plug in your SD Card to your phone and Reboot to Recovery
6. Then flash this zip Enable Swap
7. Reboot your phone and you should be good.
8. To make sure Swap is enable, go to Terminal Emulator and type "free".
9. You should see some info at the bottom about Swap.
How to Enable Zram?
To enable Zram, go to (Settings -> Performance -> Memory management.)
Or Flash this zip Enable Zram
How to use the OC'd Steps?
To use the OC'd Steps, use Nstools or CM Performance Settings (Settings -> Performance -> Processor -> Maximum CPU frequency.)
If the chosen Frequency setting is not sticking with Nstools or CM Performance Settings, try using CPU Control Lite or Voltage Control.
I flashed the "s" version and now 720p recording or playback is not working?
You'll need to flash HugeMem Libs first and then you should have your 720p recording or playback working again.
How to get rid of the Green Screen Flash and get the best colour if using VC version?
To get rid of it, I recommend using the following Voodoo Color Settings. To change them, use Voodoo Sound app (Available from the market).
Color profiles
Voodoo profile v1
Screen RGB multipliers
Red: 286xxxxxxx
Green: 333xxxxxxx
Blue: 392xxxxxxx
Screen v1 gamma hack
*Reset to 2.3.3 Then Change*
Red: -26
Green: -30
Blue: -33
Or use this gamma hack (Might get the green screen flash but with a better looking colour, thanks to aduka)
Red: -40
Green: -40
Blue: -31
*If you're still getting the green screen flash, increase the "Screen v1 gamma hack" by +4 for the red, green and blue till you stop getting the green screen flash*
Changelogs And Download Mirrors
Changelogs:
*Changes in italic are custom features*
3.0.0c (04/07/2013)
- gpu: pvr: Update to DDK [email protected]
- net: wireless: bcmdhd: Update to version 5.90.195.104
- cpufreq: ondemand: Drop early demand
- UHID built as module
- CWM: upstream updates
- new version AromaFM 1.90 (thanks to amarullz)
Changes by sUsH667 (many thanks) :
- base updated to aromafm 1.90
- deleted all languages except english
- deleted all iconsets
- deleted all fonts except roboto
- added german language
- added iconset "generic" from older aromafm-version
- added preconfigured config
- added bookmarks for often used folders: /system, /sdcard, /emmc, /sdcard/Download
- Linux 3.0.85
- BrazilianWax CPU governor
- Adaptive CPU governor
- Hyper CPU governor
- InteractiveX CPU governor
- Lioneheart CPU governor
- OnDemandX CPU governor
- Lagfree CPU governor
- V(R) IO Scheduler
- FIOPS IO Scheduler
- Remove BFQ Scheduler
- Dynamic FSync
- Massive update to IO schedulers
- SLQB memory allocator
2.9.26 (06/06/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.80
- ondemand: Change the calculation of frequency target
2.9.25 (14/05/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.78
- Auto brightness: max_lux up to 6000
2.9.23c (29/04/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.75
- UHID built as module
- UHID implementation (thanks to pawitp and n8r for merging it to Semaphore)
- CWM 6.0.3.1
- Updated ROW parameters (Thanks to kasper_h)
- Use XZ compression method for both Kernel and Ramdisk
- Fix Memory Leak
- More under the hood tweaks. (Check Github for more detail on commits for Apr 19, 2013)
2.9.21c (10/04/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.72
- binder: backport from 3.9-rc (also port some other changes to support this)
- lowmemorykiller: updates from 3.9-rc
- logger: updates from 3.9-rc
- mDNIe: suppress some debug messages (and do so minor cleanup)
- Auto brightness: calculate the average of light sensor adc values instead of normalized brightness
- Auto brightness: Intoduce max_br_threshold tunable. Over this, the brightness is updated to its max value (thanks to Necromancer3)
- Enable again android_ram_console (caused bootloops to some devices)
- Lowmemorykiller: Intoduce a white list with PIDs (up to 6) that never been killed (use: echo "PID1, PID2" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/w_list)
- CWM 6.0.3.0
- built with Linaro 4.7.3 201303
- add option to Semaphore Auto Brightness for parabolic function (echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/misc/sema_autobr/linear)
- Added frandom (much faster random number generator)
2.9.18c (02/04/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.71
- CWM 6.0.3.0
- built with Linaro 4.7.3 201303
- add option to Semaphore Auto Brightness for parabolic function (echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/misc/sema_autobr/linear)
- Zen IO Scheduler
- BFQ IO Scheduler
- IntelliDemand CPU Governor
- Lulzactive CPU Governor
- Wheatley CPU Governor
- UKSM 0.1.2.2
2.9.15c (17/03/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.69
- CWM 6.0.2.9
- conservative: Fix sampling_down_factor functionality
- conservative: Fix the logic in frequency decrease checking
- conservative: a minor improvement
- built with Linaro 4.7.3 201302
- remove some kernel debug messages
- KSM enabled
2.9.13c (06/03/2013)
- Linux Kernel 3.0.68
- arm/crypto: Add optimized AES and SHA1 routines
- Backport AIO (Asynchronous IO) from Linux 3.5
2.9.12c (24/02/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.66
- USB HID support (as module: usbhid.ko)
- ondemand: early demand feature.
- Entropy Tweaks "Should reduce some lag"; (http://lwn.net/Articles/489734/)
2.9.10c (14/02/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.63
- Semaphore Auto Brightness: filter sensor values for more smooth updates.
- Added 1.1GHz to 1.4Ghz OC'd Steps.
2.9.9c (08/02/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.62
- Ondemand: a couple of optimizations
- Auto brightness: tiny improvement
- built with Linaro 4.7.3 201301
- Voodoo Color Mod
- In-call Volume Hack
2.9.8c (06/02/2013)
- Linux kernel 3.0.60
- Semaphore Auto Brightness: use default work queue instead of a creating new one (more resource friendly). Change coding style to be Linux compliant.
- Swap/Zram enabled
- 1200Mhz OC'd added
- Initial release of the Custom Kernel of Semaphore
Re: [Kernel] Unofficial Semaphore JB 2.9.8.c
Do you suggest any changes to voltages if running this at 1200?
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Re: [Kernel] Unofficial Semaphore JB 2.9.8.c
m1batt1 said:
Do you suggest any changes to voltages if running this at 1200?
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By default I've increased the voltage for the 1200MHz step to 1350 mV to make sure it's stable for everyone else as not every phone is same. But once your phone is stable at 1200MHz, you can undervolt the voltage until you find a sweet spot.
Like on my phone, I was able to undervolt the 1200MHz to 1275 mV.
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m1batt1 said:
Do you suggest any changes to voltages if running this at 1200?
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I UV by 50 with this kernel and devil kernel the same. Stable enough for me
Also. Nick0703. Sorry for posting in Stratosk thread regarding your kernel.
I was wondering how to make the 1200mhz stick. I tried through settings and then tried with nstools. No go on reboot.
Sky
Re: [Kernel] Unofficial Semaphore JB 2.9.8.c
SkyboneNoya said:
I UV by 50 with this kernel and devil kernel the same. Stable enough for me
Also. Nick0703. Sorry for posting in Stratosk thread regarding your kernel.
I was wondering how to make the 1200mhz stick. I tried through settings and then tried with nstools. No go on reboot.
Sky
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Did you try saving the settings with NsTools?
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Nick0703 said:
Did you try saving the settings with NsTools?
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Yeah i made sure i deleted all my init.d/nstools/semaphore saves in recovery prior to installing as well.
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SkyboneNoya said:
Yeah i made sure i deleted all my init.d/nstools/semaphore saves in recovery prior to installing as well.
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I'll upload my NsTools settings and you can try that. I'll do it like in an hour. As right now I have some other stuff to do.
Edit: Check your PM.
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Hey Nick0703 would you be able to get screen off min 100mhz max 400mhz settings into the kernel or is it not really needed? I guess it sits at 100Mhz idle. Also, are you able to deep idle? BTW 1200 is optional but it wont stick on reboot still. Your settings disabled nstools to default.
Re: [KERNEL] Unofficial Semaphore JB 2.9.8.c
Try cpu control lite or voltage control if the settings do not stick.
SkyboneNoya said:
Hey Nick0703 would you be able to get screen off min 100mhz max 400mhz settings into the kernel or is it not really needed? I guess it sits at 100Mhz idle. Also, are you able to deep idle? BTW 1200 is optional but it wont stick on reboot still. Your settings disabled nstools to default.
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I could add the screen off min 100mhz - max 400mhz to the kernel but I don't think you'll see any difference from it. But I compile a test version with that option and see if there is any difference. And yes, I'm able to deep idle. Deep idle works fine with my phone but keep in mind that not all the captivates are the same.
And for the 1200MHz, try using CPU Control Lite or Voltage Control just like sephhi stated.
Thanks guys. Good looking app but it didn't work. Not sure why. Always able to set to 1200 on devil kernel 4.1.2
Re: [KERNEL] Unofficial Semaphore JB 2.9.8.c
Version 2.9.9sc has been compiled. But it will need to go through testing first as the kernel configuration file had some few changes.
I'll need 2 people to test it. If anyone is interested, send me a PM.
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Nick0703 said:
Version 2.9.9sc has been compiled. But it will need to go through testing first as the kernel configuration file had some few changes.
I'll need 2 people to test it. If anyone is interested, send me a PM.
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I do believe your kernel has given me better battery life! Excellent work sir!
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Version 2.9.9c uploaded.
Enjoy!
Re: [KERNEL] Unofficial Semaphore JB 2.9.9c
Great stuff Nick! Zram and 1200 smooth as butter! I'm too lazy to make a swap partition. LOL!
Sent from a heavily modded Cappy from parts unknown. Slimbean/Semaphore. FTW.
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mrsubway said:
Great stuff Nick! Zram and 1200 smooth as butter! I'm too lazy to make a swap partition. LOL!
Sent from a heavily modded Cappy from parts unknown. Slimbean/Semaphore. FTW.
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Thanks man! And lol making a swap partition won't take you more than 5 mins.
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Perfect. Got it to stick 1200mhz! What boot loaders do you use Nick0703? I'm wondering if i9000 loaders would help with deep idle.
Would suck if it's just my phone.
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SkyboneNoya said:
Perfect. Got it to stick 1200mhz! What boot loaders do you use Nick0703? I'm wondering if i9000 loaders would help with deep idle.
Would suck if it's just my phone.
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Congrats man! And I'm using stock Rogers Gingerbread Bootloaders. You could give the I9000 Bootloaders a try but I wouldn't risk it if I were you.
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Always read about faux kernel. Which one is it?
Zpik said:
I am not responsible for any damage to your phone.
Read before downloading or posting in the thread: If you are running Android 4.3, then look for "JWR" or "JSS" to see if your version is supported. Proceed with caution if you have little to no experience.
Kernels
ARM. Project by nicholaschw
☆CCKA☆ Kernel by anarkia1976
AK + FCHARGE by anarkia1976
Semaphore N4 Kernel by stratosk
Stock flashable 4.3 Kernel by jlink38 - JWR/JSS
dewadgKernel by dewadg
Kangerang Kernel by rohan32
NEO * 010 kernel by ramgear - JSS
Franco kernel #171+ faux sound control+faux gamma control by LibiSC
Linaro franco.Kernel by LaboDJ
Trinity Four by morfic
_motley kernel by _motley
intersectRaven's Kernel by intersectRaven
Harsh Kernel by Harsh
BCM Kernel by BytecodeMe - JSS
Joker Kernel by djintrigue808
★ AK ★ Kernel by anarkia1976 - JWR/JSS
HYBRID MEETS AK by anarkia1976
☆ AK ☆ for MIUI by anarkia1976
Air Kernel by r_data
*Matr1x* Kernel by mathkid95 - JSS
Bricked-Kernel by show-p1984
franco.Kernel.Plus by reborn90 - JWR/JSS
msm_hsic_host wakelock fix Kernel by thracemerin - JSS
m_plus kernel by thracemerin - JSS
Purified Kernel by eng.stk - JWR/JSS
conservative.Kernel by dshoe - JSS/JWR
Ultimate Hells-Core by AndrolinRoot - JSS
Community Kernel by jassycliq
Byte Kernel by BytecodeMe
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beerope said:
Always read about faux kernel. Which one is it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2008222
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I am on the latest build of RR with squid's kernel. As its a custom kernel, I am aware that I can tweak the kernel with some apps like kernel toolkit, trickster mod, etc. Can anybody help me with some tweaks using such apps to increase the battery backup?, as it has significantly decreased compared to stock rom (like undervolting, etc).
Thanks in advance
Abh98 said:
I am on the latest build of RR with squid's kernel. As its a custom kernel, I am aware that I can tweak the kernel with some apps like kernel toolkit, trickster mod, etc. Can anybody help me with some tweaks using such apps to increase the battery backup?, as it has significantly decreased compared to stock rom (like undervolting, etc).
Thanks in advance
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I use greenify and EX Kernel (there are other kernel tools) and have gotten good results.