NEW - Lollipop - wasser firmware 3.0.6 for Minix Neo X7

[ant]

I had mentioned long time ago the need of OC kernels v1.0.4 because the existing OC kernel v1.0.3a the OTG port is not working.
OC kernel flashed is not 100% working. In this case the OC kernels v1.0.3a are killing the OTG port.
So, Ant if you have the skill to produce the right OC kernels for the v1.0.4 that will be fantastic if you do it and shared. Thanks.

Hey, I removed the original kernel from the 1.0.4 firmware.img and flashed it back onto my x7. Like you said this brings the otg port back to life.
I then flashed the max OC kernel back and rebooted my x7 (without removing my usb stick) when booted and the kernel had sorted it's self out I notice the light on my usb stick is flashing? I then check if the usb stick is visible in es file explorer and it was? Strange.... 15 mins previously the port was dead with the same kernel?
So I "check" connect to pc so I can remove usb stick safely and test when I "uncheck" connect to pc the usb stick powers back up, sadly it didn't power the otg up. After a reboot with the usb stick or ps3 pad plugged in from boot the otg will work until you "check" connect to pc or leave the ps3 pad unplugged for more than 3 seconds.
So, in summary definitely a bug but working(ish)

As far as making the 1.0.4 OC'd kernel goes I'm unable to patch as wasser compresses his kernel when compiling. This means I really need to compile fresh from wasser github source which I can't find????

I'm not beaten yet

[anttielei]

I've been running this FW this weekend and man it is good. Everything runs silky smooth, Kitkat is snappy as ever, launcher 3 looks amazingly clean and haven't had a single crash or a hiccup. My Neo X7 feels like a new device after putting this badboy in.

A million thanks to you wasser and everyone included on making of this awesome rom.

[beckend]

Version 1.0.4, there is not rotation button option, which were available in 1.0.3.

[BTR11]

Hey, I removed the original kernel from the 1.0.4 firmware.img and flashed it back onto my x7. Like you said this brings the otg port back to life.

Can you please share the original v1.0.4 kernel extracted by you (not OC frequencies/speed) with OTG alive? Thanks..

[burton24]

I would also like to get wasser kernel repository. I need to modify the kernel to get my touchscreen to work (acer t272hl). It is not detected by default.

[ant]

Can you please share the original v1.0.4 kernel extracted by you (not OC frequencies/speed) with OTG alive? Thanks..

Hi BTR11! Yeah the 1.0.4_stock_kernel.img can be found in the link below. I've not bothered to zip the file up as it's only 5mb.
wasser_1.0.4-stock_kernel.img
I might try flashing the 1.0.4 firmware with a different flash tool (RKAndroidTool 1.37) so I can insert the 1.0.3a OC'd kernel from initial flash to see if it makes any difference? I'll keep you posted.

I would also like to get wasser kernel repository.

Still looking.....
If you read this post wasser, any chance you might point me in the right direction? But I understand if you wanna keep your sources private.

[BTR11]

Hi BTR11! Yeah the 1.0.4_stock_kernel.img can be found in the link below. I've not bothered to zip the file up as it's only 5mb.
wasser_1.0.4-stock_kernel.img
I might try flashing the 1.0.4 firmware with a different flash tool (RKAndroidTool 1.37) so I can insert the 1.0.3a OC'd kernel from initial flash to see if it makes any difference? I'll keep you posted.



Still looking.....
If you read this post wasser, any chance you might point me in the right direction? But I understand if you wanna keep your sources private.

Thanks Ant, you rock!, I will follow your progress on this matter.
Just wondering why this stock kernel is only 4895 kb size vs v1.0.3a OC kernels with 10913 kb size?

[ant]

Thanks Ant, you rock!, I will follow your progress on this matter.
Just wondering why this stock kernel is only 4895 kb size vs v1.0.3a OC kernels with 10913 kb size?

I believe it's compressed or deflated?
Every other kernel I've seen for the x7 and RK3188 devices is around the 10mb mark. They have been easy to patch for overclock but this compressed kernel is impossible to work with in this state.

TBH I can only think wasser has compressed the .img to stop people (like me...lol) messing with it! I would do the same!

Incase you wondered, a compressed kernel has to be uncompressed on boot to the ramdisk so it will slow down boot I always thought?

[BTR11]

I believe it's compressed or deflated?
Every other kernel I've seen for the x7 and RK3188 devices is around the 10mb mark. They have been easy to patch for overclock but this compressed kernel is impossible to work with in this state.

TBH I can only think wasser has compressed the .img to stop people (like me...lol) messing with it! I would do the same!

Ok, I see. So it´s not possible for you to use this stock kernel to increase or patch the CPU/GPU/RAM frequencies and voltage values to produce the OC kernels?. In that way can be guaranteed without alter anything else that all ports (including OTG port) and hardware will be 100% functional as it is in the stock v1.0.4?. I have not the knowledge to do something like that, but you Ant looks like can get it done.

[burton24]

Since I realize you may not release your kernel source code, I would really, really appreciate if you could add support for my touchscreen. This only require a few line changes and I'm seriously willing to pay for your time to change those files, recompile and provide the updated kernel.

changes are based on this threaD:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?11057-Which-rom-is-best-for-using-touch-screen(s)-with-the-X7

my touchscreen id: 2149 (vendor), 2703 (product).

that's an ACER T272HL screen i'm trying to hook to my minix x7. again, i'm willing to pay.

thanks

[Decapper]

I seem to have corrupted my Vendor_0c40_Product_7a18.kl file by accident.

Could someone please supply link with one that works with wassers 1.04 and A2


Thanks

[Pluto]

@Overclockers, the least you can do if you're not using an OCd kernel, is optimise what you already have.

I use no frills cpu control, Min Freq set at 1ghz, max at 1.6ghz, governor OnDemand, personally that was enough for a crispy performance, but i would've loved to tweak GPU and RAM somehow as well.

PS, i've been having shutdowns when i remove the HDMI cable while the system is in standby.

[ferrariale]

I seem to have corrupted my Vendor_0c40_Product_7a18.kl file by accident.

Could someone please supply link with one that works with wassers 1.04 and A2


Thanks

Try this :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9bm4qrfw9ukkopq/Vendor_0c40_Product_7a18.kl

[Decapper]

Try this :

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9bm4qrfw9u...roduct_7a18.kl

Thank you very kindly

[BTR11]

@Overclockers, the least you can do if you're not using an OCd kernel, is optimise what you already have.

I use no frills cpu control, Min Freq set at 1ghz, max at 1.6ghz, governor OnDemand, personally that was enough for a crispy performance, but i would've loved to tweak GPU and RAM somehow as well.

PS, i've been having shutdowns when i remove the HDMI cable while the system is in standby.

I left governor "interactive" which is the current on wasser v1.0.4 which in opinion of some people is the best for performance, however is very close to OnDemand; what I/O scheduler do you use?, CFQ is the choosen on the stock v1.0.4.