[KERNEL] 2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-04 [5/7/12] Custom ICS kernel + CWM Recovery - XPERIA X8 Original Android Development

Search no more. This is THE kernel for your ICS X8.
Before unlocking your bootloader, read this thread
If you brick your device, you are the sole responsible.
Preface:
If you use this kernel on a gingerbread ROM, I will laugh at your noobness
If you use this kernel on a stock ROM, it will cook you dinner
Features:
Forked from nAa-11
Built with linaro-4.7.1 toolchain
Full ICS support
CWM-Based Recovery 5.5.0.4
Genlock: backported from CAF 3.0
Socinfo and internal_power_rail ported from CAF 3.0
KGSL version 3.8 (1.2): backported from CAF 3.0 / Latest SE sources
netfilter: add xt_qtaguid table support for network statistics
netfilter: ported xt_connmark xt_mark xt_quota2 xt_TPROXY from latest SE sources
binder: backported from CAF 3.0
SmartassV2 bugfixes
Bluetooth tethering support
ICS ramdisk and related fixes
KSM backported from latest SE sources / fixes from CAF 3.0
FAQ:
If you have any issues, please read the FAQ thread first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575831
Requirements:
Unlocked bootloader --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
MiniCM9 or any ICS, source-based ROM (install this kernel first, then install the ROM)
Flashtool tested to be working with your phone, e.g. from here: http://www.multiupload.com/GYL7A7XQBT Original flashtool thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Install:
Backup
Unlock your bootloader as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3 or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Download the kernel ftf file from here and move it to Flashtool\firmwares so that Flashtool can pick it up
Flash the kernel via Flashtool
Reboot and you should see the kernel boot animation:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Uninstall:
Flash back to stock using Flashtool or SEUS.
Performance:
Notes:
Dualtouch (for synaptics):
If you want to enable the fake DT by dx (instead of andrej456's which is the default), you have to insert the following line in the /system/etc/hw_config.sh file:
insmod /system/lib/modules/synaptics_i2c_rmi4_dt.ko
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Click to collapse
If you want to remove the fake DT altogether, insert the following line in the /system/etc/hw_config.sh file:
insmod /system/lib/modules/synaptics_i2c_rmi4_no_dt.ko
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Click to collapse
Sources:
The linux kernel is GPL'ed, everyone who does modifications should make them publicly available.
https://github.com/nobodyAtall/nAa-kernel-ics
Donate:
If you are enjoying my work please consider donating:
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Donations are voluntary but allow me to spend more time on this project.​
Disclaimer:
I can't be held responsible if this Kernel bricks your device or makes it explode in your hands! Use it at your own risk!
​

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Changelog:
nAa-ics-04
Built with linaro-4.7.1 toolchain
Ramdisk improvements
Tune dirty_background_ratio and vm_dirty_ratio
A bit more ram reclaimed
Better dual touch for mimmi
nAa-ics-03
Updated recovery: CWM-Based Recovery 5.5.0.4
Latest busybox from ICS sources
Some more RAM (185MB total ram reported by ICS)
Ramdisk optimizations
yaffs2 updates
cleancache and support for ext3/4
msm_rotator updates
Binder bugfixes
kgsl impovements and tuning
genlock updates
nAa-ics-02
msm_mdp: Ported from CAF 3.0
MDP_Y_CBCR_H2V2_ADRENO ported from CAF 3.0
kgsl: power management and improvements
Pmem support for camera
New cool kernel boot animation instead of static logo
nAa-ics-01
Forked from nAa-11
Full ICS support
Genlock: backported from CAF 3.0
Socinfo and internal_power_rail ported from CAF 3.0
KGSL version 3.8 (1.2): backported from CAF 3.0 / Latest SE sources
netfilter: add xt_qtaguid table support for network statistics
netfilter: ported xt_connmark xt_mark xt_quota2 xt_TPROXY from latest SE sources
binder: backported from CAF 3.0
SmartassV2 bugfixes
Bluetooth tethering support
ICS ramdisk and related fixes
KSM backported from latest SE sources / fixes from CAF 3.0

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OOO MAAA GAWWWSS!!! :O I not going somewhere important just to see this greatness unfold!!

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Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! If I can, I am going to refresh these 2 threads until midnight!
Sent From XDA Premium Using My W8!!

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So excited :-O

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You should give lessons on how to troll and tease people

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Ok this is getting real
hope ill sleep today with fully working ics in my phone

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this day will be remembered as the day, when nAa trolled us all

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hahaha !! nAa you are the MASTER of masters

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Oh sh*t,
ICS INCOMING !
TAKE EVASIVE MANUEVERS !!!

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Nobody and the adreno drivers? This is because, the camera don't work right?

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nAa you rule!

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nobodyAtall said:
Notes:
If you use this kernel on a gingerbread ROM, I will laugh at your noobness
If you use this kernel on a stock ROM, it will cook you dinner
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Click to collapse
Still laughing on the second point... though I wish it could...
Post the links fast! Stop teasing, now you know we all are already excited

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In the picture I can see that we will have more 4mb of ram with ICS kernel
188MB of ram total!

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Wonderful!!!!
Are we seriously getting full ics suport... one more kick to SonyEricsson telling us froyo isnt stable for us... Lols

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Limited to 8 thanks a day
but THANKS, you'll earn a beer from me
Edit

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damn i already thought i can download but the words are just colored in orange....

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So we poor men who have sim unlocked by omnius and can't unlock bootloader won't have any chance to have full working ICS? :-(

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Yaaaaaaaaahoooooooooooooooo