release: new x_kernel base, rebranding, preps for 4.14

Author: seppzer0

.github/workflows/slim.yml .github/workflows/cd.yml.github/workflows/slim.yml renamed to .github/workflows/cd.yml

@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ on:
           default: "false"
           type: choice
           options:
-          - true
-          - false
+          - "true"
+          - "false"
 
 permissions:
   contents: write

.gitignore

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 /rtl8812au
 /AnyKernel3
 /KernelSU
+/*_kernel_*
 
 # misc local artifacts
 /*.log
@@ -17,3 +18,4 @@
 /source
 /bundle
 /localversion
+/multi-slim

Dockerfile

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-FROM python:3.11-slim-bookworm as base
+FROM python:3.12-slim-bookworm as base
 
 # variable store
-ARG WDIR="/s0nh_build"
+ARG WDIR="/zero_build"
 ENV CONAN_UPLOAD_CUSTOM 0
 
 # install basic packages
@@ -19,7 +19,9 @@ RUN \
         make \
         zip \
         bc \
-        libgpgme-dev
+        libgpgme-dev \
+        bison \
+        flex
 
 # place sources from host to container
 COPY . $WDIR

README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# s0nh_kernel — an Android kernel w/ Kali NetHunter support
+# zero_kernel — an Android kernel w/ Kali NetHunter support
 
 ## **Disclaimer**
 
@@ -8,24 +8,26 @@
 
 **Anything you do with this kernel you do at your own risk. By using it, you take the responsibility upon yourself and in case of any issue you are not to blame me or other related contributors.**
 
-## **Contents**
+## Contents
 
-- [s0nh\_kernel — an Android kernel w/ Kali NetHunter support](#s0nh_kernel--an-android-kernel-w-kali-nethunter-support)
+- [zero\_kernel — an Android kernel w/ Kali NetHunter support](#zero_kernel--an-android-kernel-w-kali-nethunter-support)
   - [**Disclaimer**](#disclaimer)
-  - [**Contents**](#contents)
-  - [**Kernel Features**](#kernel-features)
-  - [**Supported ROMs and devices**](#supported-roms-and-devices)
-      - [**ROMs**](#roms)
-      - [**Devices**](#devices)
-  - [**Usage**](#usage)
-    - [**Prerequisites**](#prerequisites)
-    - [**Kernel**](#kernel)
-    - [**Assets**](#assets)
-    - [**Bundle**](#bundle)
-  - [**Examples**](#examples)
-  - [**See also**](#see-also)
-
-## **Kernel Features**
+  - [Contents](#contents)
+  - [Kernel Features](#kernel-features)
+  - [Supported ROMs and devices](#supported-roms-and-devices)
+      - [ROMs](#roms)
+      - [Devices](#devices)
+  - [Important Note](#important-note)
+  - [Usage](#usage)
+    - [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+    - [Kernel](#kernel)
+    - [Assets](#assets)
+    - [Bundle](#bundle)
+  - [Examples](#examples)
+  - [Credits](#credits)
+  - [See also](#see-also)
+
+## Kernel Features
 
 The kernel has the following features:
 
@@ -34,21 +36,32 @@ The kernel has the following features:
 - packet injection support for internal Wi-Fi chipset;
 - KernelSU support.
 
-## **Supported ROMs and devices**
+## Supported ROMs and devices
 
-#### **ROMs**
+#### ROMs
 
 - LineageOS;
-- ParanoidAndroid.
+- ParanoidAndroid;
+- x_kernel supported (universal)*.
 
-#### **Devices**
+\* -- this is mostly relevant to ROMs based on LineageOS; however, technically speaking, this includes ParanoidAndroid as well, which makes x_kernel-based builds universal.
+
+#### Devices
 
 - OnePlus 5;
 - OnePlus 5T.
 
-## **Usage**
+## Important Note
+
+The contents of each release include ROM builds compatible with corresponding kernel builds. These ROM files are **unmodified and mirrored from official sources**.
+
+This can be verified with the checksums, which should be identical to the ones presented on the ROM project's official web page.
+
+You can always download the same ROM file from official sources if you'd like. The mirroring in this repository is done due to the fact that some ROM projects remove their older builds once they become too outdated.
+
+## Usage
 
-The custom build wrapper consists of 3 main parts:
+The custom build wrapper consists of 3 main components:
 
 - kernel builder;
 - assets collector;
@@ -58,7 +71,7 @@ The custom build wrapper consists of 3 main parts:
 $ python3 wrapper --help
 usage: wrapper [-h] [--clean] {kernel,assets,bundle} ...
 
-A custom wrapper for the s0nh_kernel.
+A custom wrapper for the zero_kernel.
 
 positional arguments:
   {kernel,assets,bundle}
@@ -71,7 +84,7 @@ optional arguments:
   --clean               clean the root directory
 ```
 
-### **Prerequisites**
+### Prerequisites
 
 **It is highly recommended to use `docker` option to run this tool.** For that you need Docker Engine or Docker Desktop, depending on your OS.
 
@@ -83,12 +96,12 @@ To run this tool in a `local` environment, you will need:
 You will also need a few Python packages. To install them, use:
 
 ```sh
-python3 -m poetry install
+python3 -m poetry install --no-root
 ```
 
 To install `poetry`, use `python3 -m pip install poetry`.
 
-### **Kernel**
+### Kernel
 
 Kernel build process can be launched by using the `python3 wrapper kernel <arguments>` command.
 
@@ -98,15 +111,15 @@ For more options you can refer to the help message below.
 $ python3 wrapper kernel --help
 usage: wrapper kernel [-h] [-c] [--clean-image]
                       [--log-level {normal,verbose,quiet}] [-o OUTLOG] [--ksu]
-                      {local,docker,podman} {los,pa} codename
+                      {local,docker,podman} {los,pa,x} codename
 
 positional arguments:
   {local,docker,podman}
                         select build environment
-  {los,pa}              select a ROM for the build
+  {los,pa,x}            select a ROM for the build
   codename              select device codename
 
-optional arguments:
+options:
   -h, --help            show this help message and exit
   -c, --clean           don't build anything, just clean the environment
   --clean-image         remove Docker/Podman image from the host machine after
@@ -118,7 +131,7 @@ optional arguments:
   --ksu                 add KernelSU support
 ```
 
-### **Assets**
+### Assets
 
 As mentioned, there is also an asset downloader, which can collect latest versions of ROM, TWRP, Magisk and it's modules, Kali Chroot etc.
 
@@ -127,17 +140,16 @@ $ python3 wrapper assets --help
 usage: wrapper assets [-h] [--extra-assets EXTRA_ASSETS] [--rom-only]
                       [--clean-image] [--clean]
                       [--log-level {normal,verbose,quiet}] [-o OUTLOG] [--ksu]
-                      {local,docker,podman} {los,pa} codename
-                      {full,minimal}
+                      {local,docker,podman} {los,pa,x} codename {full,minimal}
 
 positional arguments:
   {local,docker,podman}
                         select build environment
-  {los,pa}              select a ROM for the build
+  {los,pa,x}            select a ROM for the build
   codename              select device codename
   {full,minimal}        select Kali chroot type
 
-optional arguments:
+options:
   -h, --help            show this help message and exit
   --extra-assets EXTRA_ASSETS
                         select a JSON file with extra assets
@@ -152,7 +164,7 @@ optional arguments:
   --ksu                 add KernelSU support
 ```
 
-### **Bundle**
+### Bundle
 
 There is an option named `bundle` which combines build artifacts of both `kernel` and `assets` modules into a single package.
 
@@ -174,17 +186,17 @@ An option named `slim` is a much lighter version of `full` packaging, as only th
 $ python3 wrapper bundle --help
 usage: wrapper bundle [-h] [--conan-upload] [--clean-image]
                       [--log-level {normal,verbose,quiet}] [-o OUTLOG] [--ksu]
-                      {local,docker,podman} {los,pa} codename
+                      {local,docker,podman} {los,pa,x} codename
                       {conan,slim,full}
 
 positional arguments:
   {local,docker,podman}
                         select build environment
-  {los,pa}              select a ROM for the build
+  {los,pa,x}            select a ROM for the build
   codename              select device codename
   {conan,slim,full}     select package type of the bundle
 
-optional arguments:
+options:
   -h, --help            show this help message and exit
   --conan-upload        upload Conan packages to remote
   --clean-image         remove Docker/Podman image from the host machine after
@@ -196,7 +208,7 @@ optional arguments:
   --ksu                 add KernelSU support
 ```
 
-## **Examples**
+## Examples
 
 Here are some examples of commands:
 
@@ -207,7 +219,12 @@ Here are some examples of commands:
 - Collect all the assets locally:
   - `python3 wrapper assets local los dumpling full`.
 
-## **See also**
+## Credits
+
+- [x_kernel_oneplus_msm8998](https://github.com/ederekun/x_kernel_oneplus_msm8998): OnePlus 5/T kernel with many optimizations and improvements;
+- [kali-nethunter-kernel](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-kernel): official kernel patches from Kali NetHunter project.
+
+## See also
 
 - [FAQ](docs/FAQ.md);
 - [TODO List](docs/TODO.md);

conanfile.py

@@ -2,15 +2,15 @@
 
 
 class S0nhConan(ConanFile):
-    name = "s0nh"
-    version = "0.3.2"
+    name = "zero"
+    version = "0.3.3"
     author = "seppzer0"
     url = "https://gitlab.com/api/v4/projects/40803264/packages/conan"
     description = "An Android kernel w/ Kali NetHunter support."
-    topics = ("s0nh_kernel", "kali-nethunter")
+    topics = ("zero_kernel", "kali-nethunter")
     settings = None
     options = {
-                "rom": ("los, pa"),
+                "rom": ("los", "pa", "x"),
                 "chroot": ("minimal", "full"),
                 "codename": ("dumpling", "cheeseburger")
               }

docs/FLASHING.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Listed below files are required:
 - DM-Verity and Force Encrypt disabler;
 - Kali NetHunter + Kali NetHunter Terminal apps;
 - Kali NetHunter Chroot (you can do this later, but it would be easier to download this beforehand);
-- `nhpatch.sh` script from this repo (fixes NetHunter permissions for Android 12+).
+- ~~`nhpatch.sh` script from this repo (fixes NetHunter permissions for Android 12+)~~ with recent NetHunter app versions, `nhpatch.sh` usage is no longer required.
 
 Currently, all of the mentioned assets can be collected via the `assets` subcommand in the wrapper (use `full` option).
 
@@ -63,9 +63,7 @@ Before doing anything, please ensure that you have:
 - install Magisk apk, open it and do what the pop-up says (finish root installation, which will automatically reboot your device; if you don't see the pop-up, close the Magisk app and open it again);
 - once booted back into OS, open Magisk app again and proceed with finishing the installation (when prompted with "Additional Setup", select the default `Patch vbmeta in boot image` in `Options` and `Direct install` in `Method` submenus);
 - install NetHunter + NetHunter Terminal apps;
-- open NetHunter app and grant all the permissions (at some point you will see an error indicating that some permissions are not granted; that's normal, the next step will fix that);
-- in NetHunter Terminal app open `AndroidSu` shell, navigate through your storage and launch the `nhpatch.sh`;
-- open NetHunter app (permissions should be fixed now);
+- open NetHunter app (if seeing a Busybox-related error, press "OK" and re-open the app);
 - navigate to the `Kali Chroot Manager` submenu and install the chroot (if you downloaded it beforehand, use the "restore" option);
 - in NetHunter Terminal app open `Kali` shell (if it opens properly, then congratulations, you have a working Kali NetHunter on your device).
 
@@ -74,8 +72,10 @@ Before doing anything, please ensure that you have:
 - install KernelSU Manager app, open it and verify that the `Superuser` tab works properly (should show the `Shell` item);
 - install NetHunter and NetHunter Terminal apps, but do not open them yet;
 - open KernelSU Manager app, grant SU permissions to both NetHunter and NetHunter Terminal apps via `Superuser` tab;
-- in NetHunter Terminal app open `AndroidSu` shell, navigate through your storage and launch the `nhpatch.sh`;
-- open the NetHunter app;
-- when seeing the Busybox-related error, ignore it and re-open the app;
+- open the NetHunter app (if seeing a Busybox-related error, press "OK" and re-open the app);
 - navigate to the `Kali Chroot Manager` submenu and install the chroot (if you downloaded it beforehand, use the "restore" option);
 - in NetHunter Terminal app open `Kali` shell (if it opens properly, then congratulations, you have a working Kali NetHunter on your device).
+
+#### For x_kernel-based kernel + ParanoidAndroid users
+
+This is a small side-note for using x_kernel-based build with ParanoidAndroid ROM. When booting into OS, you will see a message that `There is an internal problem with this device. Please call manufacturer.`. This warning is essentially similar to the unlocked bootloader message and is completely harmless. Press "OK" and proceed.

docs/TODO.md

@@ -52,4 +52,6 @@
 - [x] decompose `run()` method in `ContainerEngine`;
 - [x] skip building Docker/Podman image if it's already present in local cache;
 - [x] for containerized build, download the contents of manifests during image build;
-- [ ] add system app debloater.
+- [ ] add system app debloater;
+- [ ] add a new argument respobsible for Linux kernel version selection;
+- [ ] add 4.14 Linux kernel version builds.

pyproject.toml

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [tool.poetry]
-name = "s0nh-kernel-builder"
-version = "0.3.2"
+name = "zero-kernel-builder"
+version = "0.3.3"
 description = ""
 authors = ["seppzer0"]
 packages = [{include = "wrapper"}]

scripts/multi_build.py

@@ -34,29 +34,41 @@ def ucopy(src: Path, dst: Path, exceptions: list[str] = []) -> None:
 apath = Path(Path(__file__).absolute().parents[1])
 # those with "bundle" module usage are primarily tested builds
 argsets = (
-    {
-        "module": "bundle",
-        "rom": "los",
-        "codename": "dumpling",
-        "ksu": "false",
-        "size": "slim"
-    },
-    {
-        "module": "bundle",
-        "rom": "pa",
-        "codename": "dumpling",
-        "ksu": "false",
-        "size": "slim"
-    },
+    #{
+    #    "module": "bundle",
+    #    "rom": "los",
+    #    "codename": "dumpling",
+    #    "ksu": "false",
+    #    "size": "slim"
+    #},
+    #{
+    #    "module": "bundle",
+    #    "rom": "pa",
+    #    "codename": "dumpling",
+    #    "ksu": "false",
+    #    "size": "slim"
+    #},
+    #{
+    #    "module": "kernel",
+    #    "rom": "los",
+    #    "codename": "dumpling",
+    #    "ksu": "true"
+    #},
+    #{
+    #    "module": "kernel",
+    #    "rom": "pa",
+    #    "codename": "dumpling",
+    #    "ksu": "true"
+    #},
     {
         "module": "kernel",
-        "rom": "los",
+        "rom": "x",
         "codename": "dumpling",
-        "ksu": "true"
+        "ksu": "false"
     },
     {
         "module": "kernel",
-        "rom": "pa",
+        "rom": "x",
         "codename": "dumpling",
         "ksu": "true"
     },