[KERNEL][41.2-41.3.A.2.24][G8231-2] Rootable kernel with disabled force-encryption. - Sony Xperia XZs ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other

It includes DRM patch and disabled force encryption.
Because fstab.qcom has been moved to system since 8.0, I cannot modify the boot image.
Some of you guys might have a problem with TWRP encryption password. With stock kernel, /data will be encrypted in a few boots even if you set no password.
About this kernel:
- Working camera (DRM-patch)
- Disabled dm-verity (so we can use magisk)
- Can mount /data in recovery (it means we can install magisk inside /data)
- Pass both safetynet
- You can still encrypt any time
- It will not decrypt your data. In other words, you have to do factory reset (wipe data) if it's already encrypted.
- See encryption status in Setting->Security
You can download from the attachments.
41.3.A.2.24
G8231 - View attachment xzs-p3-2.24.zip Based on Nordic Combined
G8232 Dual - View attachment xzsd-p3-2.24.zip Based on Customized TH
41.3.A.0.401
G8231 - Download from a thread by @Pandemic
G8232 Dual - View attachment xzsdp3.0.401-unzip.zip Based on Customized VN (for fingerprint)
Also, patch View attachment drmfix.zip before first system boot.
41.2.A.7.76
G8231 - View attachment xzs-p2.7.76.img.zip
G8232 Dual - View attachment xzsd-p2.7.76.img.zip
41.2.A.7.65
G8231 - View attachment xzs-p2.7.65-extract-first.zip
G8232 Dual - View attachment xzsd-p2.7.65-extract-first.zip
41.2.A.7.53
G8231 - View attachment 8231-boot753noencrypt.zip
G8232 Dual - View attachment boot-7.53-noforceencrypt.zip
It's not flashable zip, so please extract before use.
It will bootloop if you flash wrong version.
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How to disable by yourself? - Not for Oreo
Prerequisite:
- 32-bit linux (you can use it on liveboot drive or VM)
It doesn't work on cygwin (windows) because of its native executable. So use linux 32 bit (i386), or 64 bit (amd64) with multiarch.
- Unpack using mkbootimg tool made by xiaolu (I tried kitchen and it won't work)
- Open fstab.qcom
- Replace "forceencrypet" with "encryptable"
- Pack again
- Done!
Thanks tobias.waldvogel and xiaolu for their awesome tools.
If you have any question, feel free to ask me or some nice guys here.

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zlRampageSlz said:
Some of you guys might have a problem with TWRP encryption password. With stock kernel, /data will be encrypted in a few boots even if you set no password.
About this kernel:
- Working camera (DRM-patch)
- Disabled dm-verity (so we can use magisk)
- Can mount /data in recovery (it means we can install magisk inside /data)
- Pass both safetynet
- You can still encrypt any time
You can download from attachment.
View attachment 4246515
It's not flashable zip, so please extract it before use.
View attachment 4246527
How to disable by yourself?
Prerequisite:
- 32-bit linux (you can use it on liveboot drive or VM)
It doesn't work on cygwin (windows) because of its native executable. So use linux 32 bit (i386), or 64 bit (amd64) with multiarch.
- Unpack using mkbootimg tool made by xiaolu (I tried kitchen and it won't work)
- Open fstab.qcom
- Replace "forceencrypet" with "encryptable"
- Pack again
- Done!
Thanks tobias.waldvogel and xiaolu for their awesome tools.
If you have any question, feel free to ask me or some nice guys here.
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i'd just like to ask a question.. are we gonna be able to have the tap2wake feature back? or it's just not possible...

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Thank you! Can you recover?
谢谢！超逼真可以恢复吗？

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In what order to I flash recovery, root and the kernel? (I've never used a kernel before)

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Great, but you can just flash twrp-3.0.2-0-kagura.img instead of a newer version and it will work perfectly. For some reason the newer twrps for xz will ask for password to decrypt data
And can you make this for g231?

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tapperyaus said:
In what order to I flash recovery, root and the kernel? (I've never used a kernel before)
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You have to unlock bootloader first before you can flash anything. Then just "fastboot flash boot <thatkernel>.img" in fastboot (blue LED). Recovery and root is optional. Normally, you have to use TWRP recovery to flash zip (su installer).
So, unlock bootloader -> flash kernel -> flash recovery -> install su in TWRP
Also, you can read detailed my tutorial here.

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HellFish23 said:
Great, but you can just flash twrp-3.0.2-0-kagura.img instead of a newer version and it will work perfectly. For some reason the newer twrps for xz will ask for password to decrypt data
And can you make this for g231?
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When you use 3.0.2-0, does it work while being encrypted? Or you have to do a factory reset to prevent further encryption.
Sure, I'll make for you guys when I'm free.

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I've added G8231 kernel in the attachments.

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zlRampageSlz said:
When you use 3.0.2-0, does it work while being encrypted? Or you have to do a factory reset to prevent further encryption.
Sure, I'll make for you guys when I'm free.
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I understood the issue was twrp saying is encrypted while you didn't encrypt it yourself, may have misunderstood but I didn't test it while I actually encrypt it myself. And thanks!

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Everything is working fine for the kernel, I no longer get the green photos and I can download Super Mario Run (my go to Safetynet app), but when I try to boot into recovery to flash Magisk all I get is a black screen. I tried flashing another TWRP version and still get a black screen. I'm on the dual sim variant.
Even if this problem can't be fixed, thanks for the kernel!

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tapperyaus said:
Everything is working fine for the kernel, I no longer get the green photos and I can download Super Mario Run (my go to Safetynet app), but when I try to boot into recovery to flash Magisk all I get is a black screen. I tried flashing another TWRP version and still get a black screen. I'm on the dual sim variant.
Even if this problem can't be fixed, thanks for the kernel!
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Could you give me TWRP log while installing magisk? Try using uninstaller and wiping cache first. Then flash stock kernel before install magisk again.

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zlRampageSlz said:
Could you give me TWRP log while installing magisk? Try using uninstaller and wiping cache first. Then flash stock kernel before install magisk again.
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The problem wasn't installing magisk, it was that TWRP wasn't installing correctly. Attempting to reach TWRP leads to a black screen. It's easily avoidable by booting the twrp.img through adb/fastboot (then flashing magisk there), I just can't install TWRP onto the phone.

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tapperyaus said:
The problem wasn't installing magisk, it was that TWRP wasn't installing correctly. Attempting to reach TWRP leads to a black screen. It's easily avoidable by booting the twrp.img through adb/fastboot (then flashing magisk there), I just can't install TWRP onto the phone.
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Sorry I misunderstood your question, TWRP right now cannot boot in the normal way (from fastboot/adb, or even TWRP itself). You have to hold power+vol down at the same time.

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zlRampageSlz said:
Sorry I misunderstood your question, TWRP right now cannot boot in the normal way (from fastboot/adb, or even TWRP itself). You have to hold power+vol down at the same time.
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Why can't i enter the TWRP by hold power+vol down at the same time? The screen just turned between black and logo.
Thanks.
I found the problem is that i forgot to flash recovery

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Hi, Does this kernel support DoubleTap2Wake?

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Ok

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AWESOMEE..

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Xenroe said:
Hi, Does this kernel support DoubleTap2Wake?
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Not yet, I'll look around if I have some time.

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zlRampageSlz said:
Not yet, I'll look around if I have some time.
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Thanks, i would've flashed XZ Kernel just so i can have DoubleTap2Wake if i could.. I'll be looking forward to your update...

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This kernel is good, but I have a question: When I brush the kernel, I can't enter TWRP through the combination of the volume key and the power button. Instead, my phone switch between the logo and the black screen. Do I need to write a TWRP again?(My English is not good, please fogive me:crying