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Android Open Source & Custom Kernel

AOSP Kernel Development & Low-Level Tuning

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Executive Summary

Custom Linux kernel and AOSP distribution for mobile hardware featuring custom CPU schedulers, governor tuning, and low-level rendering optimizations serving 1,000+ active users.

The Operational Friction

Stock Android ROMs often lack fine-grained kernel scheduling, battery efficiency, and hardware performance tuning for specific mobile chipsets.

System Architecture & Engineering Solution

Developed and maintained a custom Linux kernel for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (mido) and maintained custom AOSP ROMs for Xiaomi Mi A2, implementing custom CPU schedulers, battery optimizations, and Gaussian blur rendering.

Measurable Impact & Production Results

  • Serving 1,000+ active users across Android custom ROM ecosystem
  • Implemented custom Linux kernel schedulers & governor battery tuning
  • Pioneered early Gaussian blur UI rendering before native Android support

Technologies & System Components

CLinux KernelAndroid AOSPGitSystem Performance