⚠️ This project is on stand-by for the moment. Indeed, as I don't have a computer anymore, it's impossible for me to debug/test or even to update what would certainly have needed it. Keep in mind that this was originally designed to facilitate the management/build of multiple kernels maintained by experienced developers and is not and will not be a "run it and grab a coffee" tool. Kernel compilation requires a minimum of prior knowledge and this kind of tool simply does not exist.

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• Overview
• Requirements
• Installation
• Getting Started
• Options
• Working Structure
• Toolchains
• Screenshots
• More information
• Common warnings and errors
• Reporting Issues
• Contributing
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ZenMaxBuilder (ZMB) is a Linux kernel builder written in Bash and oriented for android devices but as well compatible for other platforms. It can be installed on any compatible Linux system (feel free to Pull Request for win/mac support). By default it uses AOSP-Clang, Eva-GCC, Proton-Clang, Neutron-Clang or Lineage-GCC but you can use any Clang or GCC toolchain you like (with LLVM and binutils included).

Find all your compilations and working folders in one place, update and maintain your kernels faster. Full logs with the possibility to restart the build after error. Automatic creation of a flashable signed ZIP for android devices (with AK3 and AOSP Keys). Real time status feedback with build sending on any group or Telegram channel. And more. The perfect tool to compile on the fly and keep fresh and clean kernel paths.

• A compatible Linux system
• The kernel source code of your device/os
• A minimum of knowledge in kernel compilation
• Patience

The installation of the missing dependencies will be proposed by the installer or first install them manually with your favorite package manager (no package is installed without your prior consent) :

bash sed wget git curl zip tar jq expect make cmake automake autoconf llvm lld lldb clang gcc binutils bison perl gperf gawk flex bc python3 zstd openssl sudo

The optional flashable zip signature with AOSP Keys requires java (JDK) which is not proposed to install (openjdk recommended).

The installer simply clones the repository in your HOME and creates a copy of the executable in usr/bin.

Install ZenMaxBuilder :

wget kernel-builder.com/zmb && bash zmb install

Checking the installation :

bash ~/ZenMaxBuilder/docs/zmb check

Update ZenMaxBuilder :

zmb --update

Uninstall ZenMaxBuilder :

bash ~/ZenMaxBuilder/docs/zmb uninstall
rm -rf ~/ZenMaxBuilder

Create a copy of settings.cfg to set your settings (optional) :

cp ~/ZenMaxBuilder/etc/settings.cfg ~/ZenMaxBuilder/etc/user.cfg
vi ~/ZenMaxBuilder/etc/user.cfg

Start ZMB and follow instructions :

zmb --start

You can exit ZMB at any time using ctrl+c or ctrl+z combinaison keys.

Usage: zmb [OPTION] [ARGUMENT] (e.g. zmb --info zenfone pro)

Options
    -h, --help                      show this message and exit
    -s, --start                     start new kernel compilation
    -u, --update                    update script and toolchains
    -v, --version                   show toolchains versions
    -l, --list                      show list of your kernels
    -t, --tag          [v4.19]      show the latest Linux tag
    -i, --info        [device]      mobile device specifications
    -m, --msg        [message]      send message on Telegram
    -f, --file          [file]      send file on Telegram
    -z, --zip          [image]      create new kernel zip
    -p, --patch                     apply a patch to a kernel
    -r, --revert                    revert a patch to a kernel
    -d, --debug                     start compilation in debug mode

ZenMaxBuilder/
|
|---- builds/               # Flashable kernel zips
|     |---- DEVICE1/
|     |---- DEVICE2/
|
|---- logs/                 # Compilation build logs
|     |---- DEVICE1/
|     |---- DEVICE2/
|
|---- out/                  # Kernel working directories
|     |---- DEVICE1/
|     |---- DEVICE2/

ZMB uses prebuilt toolchains by default (built on x86-64 interpreter: lib64/ld-linux-x86-64.so.2).

In case you need others or have already compiled/downloaded some, just move them to the toolchains folder and name them aosp-clang for example (see settings.cfg).

• AOSP-Clang Android Clang/LLVM Prebuilts by Google
• Binutils Android GCC/LLVM Prebuilts by Google
• Eva-GCC Bleeding Edge GCC Prebuilts by mvaisakh
• Neutron-Clang Bleeding Edge LLVM Prebuilts by dakkshesh07
• Proton-Clang Android Clang/LLVM Prebuilts by kdrag0n
• Lineage-GCC Android GCC Prebuilts by LineageOS
• Proton-GCC Proton-Clang vs Eva-GCC
• Neutron-GCC Neutron-Clang vs Eva-GCC
• Host-Clang system host Clang/LLVM

ZMB is a tool to facilitate the compilation of the Linux kernel, it does not modify the source, does not adds possible patchset and does not fixes specific drivers or compilation warnings.

The only change made is the addition of the selected toolchain compiler in the main Makefile, all others options from ZMB settings will be passed directly to make as command-line arguments :

# AOSP-Clang
CROSS_COMPILE ?= aarch64-linux-android-
CC             = clang

# Proton-Clang / Neutron-Clang
CROSS_COMPILE ?= aarch64-linux-gnu-
CC             = clang

# Eva-GCC
CROSS_COMPILE ?= aarch64-elf-
CC             = aarch64-elf-gcc

# Lineage-GCC
CROSS_COMPILE ?= aarch64-linux-android-
CC             = aarch64-linux-android-gcc

• invalid kernel directory : occurs while the ARCH option is not matching the selected kernel directory (or while KERNEL_DIR is not correctly set), edit user.cfg accordingly.

• your system does not support this prebuilt of : occurs while the included prebuilt toolchains are not compatible with your system, you can disable HOST_LINKER in user.cfg but the build will fail in most cases. System compatible toolchains are required or you can try host compiler option.

• CROSS_COMPILE not found in Makefile : occurs while your source is configured to pass CROSS_COMPILE to make as command-line argument. You can ignore this warning except if you deactivated MAKE_CMD_ARGS.

• CROSS_COMPILE may not be set correctly in Makefile : occurs while another compiler is defined in the main Makefile. You can ignore this warning and answer yes while ZMB asking to set it up for you.

• failed to add toolchain bin to the PATH : occurs while the PATH is not correctly set, please open an issue.

• An error occurs while getting the kernel version : in most cases your source is not configured to be built with the selected toolchain compiler. Try another compiler or answer yes while purposed and edit your Makefile accordingly.

• kernel version not found : same as above or issue with your source.

Found a problem? Want a new feature? Have a question? First of all see if your issue, question or idea has already been reported. If don't, just open a new clear and descriptive issue.

If you want to contribute to ZenMaxBuilder project and make it better, your help is very welcome: Contributing Guidelines.

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2021-2022 darkmaster @grm34 Neternels Team

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• Neternels Team: https://neternels.org
• Proton-Clang: @kdrag0n
• Neutron-Clang: @dakkshesh07
• Eva-GCC: @mvaisakh
• Lineage-GCC: @LineageOS
• AnyKernel3: @osm0sis
• ZipSigner: @osm0sis @topjohnwu
• Patches: @Kali-Linux @cyberknight777

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