[Kernel][GB] holoNote Kernel 0.1 (Ghost Touch detection removed) - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

Notice: Saurom RCV users, there is a fix so that you can flash other kernels. The problem was caused by an incompatible library being flashed over Saurom's RTL modded library. In the future, my kernels will ship without modified libraries, and a cwm zip containing only the libraries will be offered (for those who need them).
For your pleasure, here is a new kernel for the ATT Galaxy Note. This kernel is forked from Da_G's Overclock kernel, so you are still getting all the features of that excellent piece of code.
For those a bit confused as to what 'Ghost thouch' is, and why it is removed:
Samsung added a bit of code to the touchscreen driver on the non-intl version of the note to detect 'ghost' touch input events, similar to the raindrop detection on the original Motorola Atrix (and others). While a nice idea on paper, this had un-intended consequences when trying to perform multi-touch input that continues longer than around 5 seconds; such as playing some games. It is now disabled in this kernel.
Edit: There also seems to be a pleasant side effect that I hadn't noticed... keyboard input is improved. Makes sense I suppose, since now there isn't this constant check for false touches slowing things down. Let me know if you see this on your device.
Please READ:
1. I have only tested this kernel on the ATT Galaxy Note running stock rom
2. This kernel has no option to turn ghost touch detection on and off (I am considering this for version 0.2)
3. I will likely not fix the issues where more than 6 fingers are not reliably detected.... why do you need that many fingers on the screen??
4. As always, you are flashing something on to your expensive phone and it very well could kill you, burn [more] holes in the ozone layer, intoxicate innocent kittens, etc. (oh, and break your phone). You always flash at your own risk.
5. The only change at the moment over Da_G's 0.2 kernel is the touchscreen stated above. As such, all the other good or bad remains the same.
Have fun, Let me know what you think.
Heard from:
Saurom RC4 -- Works fine
Saurom RC5 -- holoNote kernel is bundled already, but if you want to flash a different kernel you must apply a cwm zip containing a RTL modded lib
TPC V2 -- Works fine
Rogers -- Works fine
Kallsyms version of my Kernel is now up (file ending with suffix 'k'). Please confirm that it is working for you guys that use that feature (I do not).
Per request: Version without su/busybox (and install script) is now up. Please NOTE: this kernel does not remove root, just no longer installs root.
An oversight of mine has resulted in android reporting kernel version unavailable. Apps such as cpuspy report correct kernel name/ version.
https://github.com/hololight/sgh-i717-kernel

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When you flashed this was it on top of a custom rom or stock? Just trying to decide if I want to flash on top of saurom.

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Flashed on Saurom RC4 and it booted fine. It seems I don't have anymore keyboard problems with this kernel either. I can finally type fast again!
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As stated above, I have only tested this on stock att rom. That said, as Da_G's kernel works with Saurom, I can not see how this would cause any problems.
As people confirm it works in 'X' situation, I will update the op.

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hololight said:
For your pleasure, here is a new kernel for the ATT Galaxy Note. This kernel is forked from Da_G's Overclock kernel, so you are still getting all the features of that excellent piece of code.
For those a bit confused as to what 'Ghost thouch' is, and why it is removed:
Samsung added a bit of code to the touchscreen driver on the non-intl version of the note to detect 'ghost' touch input events, similar to the raindrop detection on the original Motorola Atrix (and others). While a nice idea on paper, this had un-intended consequences when trying to perform multi-touch input that continues longer than around 5 seconds; such as playing some games. It is now disabled in this kernel.
Please READ:
1. I have only tested this kernel on the ATT Galaxy Note running stock rom
2. This kernel has no option to turn ghost touch detection on and off (I am considering this for version 0.2)
3. I will likely not fix the issues where more than 6 fingers are not reliably detected.... why do you need that many fingers on the screen??
4. As always, you are flashing something on to your expensive phone and it very well could kill you, burn [more] holes in the ozone layer, intoxicate innocent kittens, etc. (oh, and break your phone). You always flash at your own risk.
5. The only change at the moment over Da_G's 0.2 kernel is the touchscreen stated above. As such, all the other good or bad remains the same.
Have fun, Let me know what you think.
Any chance of getting this with the kallsysms function that DA_G implemented in one version of his kernel 0.2? Thanks it would allow us more screen improvement with the touchscreentune app available (which works well to re-calibrate the pens offsets btw)?
Heard from:
Saurom RC4 -- Works fine
https://github.com/hololight/sgh-i717-kernel
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Quick question. Which of the three versions of Da_G's kernel is this from. I'm using his one with the kalysms (so?)
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I hope to have a version with kallsyms up later today.
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hololight said:
For your pleasure, here is a new kernel for the ATT Galaxy Note. This kernel is forked from Da_G's Overclock kernel, so you are still getting all the features of that excellent piece of code.
For those a bit confused as to what 'Ghost thouch' is, and why it is removed:
Samsung added a bit of code to the touchscreen driver on the non-intl version of the note to detect 'ghost' touch input events, similar to the raindrop detection on the original Motorola Atrix (and others). While a nice idea on paper, this had un-intended consequences when trying to perform multi-touch input that continues longer than around 5 seconds; such as playing some games. It is now disabled in this kernel.
Please READ:
1. I have only tested this kernel on the ATT Galaxy Note running stock rom
2. This kernel has no option to turn ghost touch detection on and off (I am considering this for version 0.2)
3. I will likely not fix the issues where more than 6 fingers are not reliably detected.... why do you need that many fingers on the screen??
4. As always, you are flashing something on to your expensive phone and it very well could kill you, burn [more] holes in the ozone layer, intoxicate innocent kittens, etc. (oh, and break your phone). You always flash at your own risk.
5. The only change at the moment over Da_G's 0.2 kernel is the touchscreen stated above. As such, all the other good or bad remains the same.
Have fun, Let me know what you think.
Heard from:
Saurom RC4 -- Works fine
Kallsyms comming soon.
https://github.com/hololight/sgh-i717-kernel
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OMG, yesterday i was trying to analyze why my keyboard is missing keypresses when i type quickly and i came to the conclusion that it must be some sort of an accidental touch algorithm that works in the background!
I'm going to check this out!
Thanks!

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Op updated with kallsyms support kernel... enjoy.

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gonna flash and report back its nice to see another dev here

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What's Kallsyms?

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lowspeed said:
What's Kallsyms?
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Da_G has a build of the kernel with this:
Version 0.2 CWM Zip (with KALLSYMS + KALLSYMS_ALL for debugging)
The original request came from someone who wanted to use an app to help fix the spen issues which required this I believe.

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hololight said:
Op updated with kallsyms support kernel... enjoy.
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Thank you! Amazing!
My phone will eat your Apple!

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Not discounting your work here - and this is just my opinion.
It might've been better to work with DaG and get him to integrate this into his kernels. do you plan to re-release every time he makes changes to his kernels?

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Can i use this on my rogers galaxy note? Will i loose lte on rogers or nfc? Thanks
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Hrmm... should ignore it? Yeah... ill ignore it.
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Turilo: only tested on att stock. But as nfc and lte are android and modem respectivly, I would guess you should be fine? Let me know how it goes.
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OK tested it out. I don't think it helped.

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hololight said:
Hrmm... should ignore it? Yeah... ill ignore it.
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I wasn't trying to start anything, it was a serious question though. Are you going to release a new one after DaG does changes to his kernel?

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hololight said:
Turilo: only tested on att stock. But as nfc and lte are android and modem respectivly, I would guess you should be fine? Let me know how it goes.
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Ok so far seems fine on my rogers note but when checking kernel in about phone i get unavailable? Grat work by the way
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