[Xperia Z5 Android Development] zacharias.maladroit:
2021 September update:

Since I've been getting requests lately due to Google's updated Google Drive policy - here's the updated share link for the Z5 kernels

Z5-Kernels - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Final notice: Since my Z5 died (it's broken into pieces, glass shattered) - development is effectively halted - NO more updates - sorry

This is a

Stock (Sony) ROM Kernel

and WILL NOT work on AOSP, CM, etc.

aka

SunKernel

for Z5 + Z5 Dual - Stock ROM (for now only stock)

Alright guys,

this is my intermediate result on working on the Kernel for the Z5 (e6653, sumire), which I'm currently using

There's now also a Kernel for the dsds (Dual Slot/Sim) Version (E6633/E6683), but I can't test if it works due to lack of that very device - Enjoy !

Keep in mind that building for the Z5 "Stock" ROMs and "Stock" Kernels, you're constantly facing the following tradeoff:

compatibility with pre-built "core" kernel modules (e.g. texfat [proprietary exfat microSD fs driver])

compatibility with pre-built "goodies" kernel modules (e.g. video and other acceleration, hwcodecs, ...)

losing features that can NOT be replaced by similar ones (e.g. ecryptfs, wlan, exfat, etc.)

when going too far the device doesn't boot or simply hangs on bootanimation

this resulted in a couple branches (at least several dozen) that are partially or totally broken :silly:

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More info on the Latest Kernel can be usually found at:

AT the end of the thread

( I KNOW - I should have reserved a few posts for better overview :( )

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[Download] How to get the

current

("corona", 5.11) Kernel(s) - Step by Step:

All other features, things should work - no guarantees

Before starting to test/use keep in mind that this is WIP (work in progress),

that means - NO guarantees,

backups before flashing are a MUST (especially your microSD card content !)

stability, speed, improved battery and satisfaction are a great side-effect to have.

You have been WARNED !

Enjoy ! :)

Obligatory Source:

(according to the rules in single commits no giant blobs, authorship kept)

https://github.com/zachariasmaladroit/android_kernel_sony_msm8994_kitakami_r2/branches

Mentions/Kudos:

@AndroPlus thanks for your great kernel base and support for all of the Sony Xperia devices - you definitely are a Sensei in that area ! :cool:

@Tommy-Geenexus another Sensei on the Xperia devices :)

@auras76 Thanks for your great ROM + Kernel !

@Adi Shakthi You are da man ! God's Kernel - there's truly no kernel like it ! @faux123 thanks for intelli_plug and Dynamic Fsync and all the other goodies - they are awesome ! :victory: @neobuddy89 Your kernels really inspire that there is more to be achieved :cowboy: @Cl3Kener @flar2 @DespairFactor @Imoseyon @showp1984 @myfluxi @savoca @franciscofranco @dorimanx @arter97 @ak @eng.stk You (and all other devs I might have forgotten) truly push progress forward ! :)

Linus Torvalds - you started it all !

Richard Stallman - thanks for your "viral" license and GNU :D

Linux Kernel Devs , Linux Foundation

Google , Android @jerpelea @kholk The masters of the Sony Sauce :D @Grarak for Kernel Adiutor - for such a fine Kernel Command Center :D

@caspase for AppOpsXposed

@rovo89 for XPosed

@oasisfeng for Greenify