Custom Kernel for Zenfone 5/6 T00J/T00F [Lollipop]

Tutorial - How to flash custom lollipop kernel on Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6. With Custom Kernel you can improve your battery life and device performance on any ASUS Zenfone device. This kernel will work on stock Lollipop firmware 3.23.40.52, 3.23.40.60, 3.24.40.78 or 3.24.40.87. This method tested with 3.24.40.78 WW firmware. And do not try this kernel with Kitkat firmware. Note:- This tutorial will void your warranty and Do it with own risk. I am not responsible for any kind of the damage.

Requirement

Rooted Zenfone (Also check out One Click Root for Zenfone)
Zenfone 5 or Zenfone 6
ADB Fastboot tool
Windows PC (Download all files from end of post)

Features of Custom Kernel

Added SWAP support
Compiled with GCC 4.9 with fast optimization
Random Linux kernel generator
DT2W support
Kernel Virtual machine for Intel support
Added support of init.d. Scripts
Added support of exFAT file system for external SD card.
Add more governors and I/O schedulers
Support joysticks
Ultra kernel same page merging(UKSM) a place of KSM
Processor works in 1 CPU per module mode a place of stock 2 CPU per module
Hot-plug for all governors
Under-clock to 667 MHz.
Add more TCP IPv4 congestion algorithms (May change via Trickster-mod or Kernel Auditor apps)
F2FS support
ZRAM is disabled for older versions.
Added CD emulating feature

Battery Saving Proof

This screenshot taking to proof this kernel actually helps to save battery. Now the question is how it saves the battery life and give long life battery backup. When device screen is suspended that automatically disable 2 cores from 4 cores processor and device work on 2 cores in suspend time.

How to flash Custom Kernel Zenfone 5/6

Step 1, Download ADB Tool

First, you have to download ADB tool from end of post and extract it on your desktop using WinRAR Tool.

Step 2. Download Custom Kernel

Now, download custom kernel and place image file in extracting adb tool folder.

Step 3. Open CMD Windows from ADB tool folder. By using hold Shift + Right Mouse button and select open windows command here.

Step 4. Power off your device and Reboot it in droidboot mode using Power + Volume Up button.

Step 5. Once droidboot open, Connect your device with PC using data cable.

Step 6. Now Write below cmd in commend window and hit enter.

fastboot flash boot new_boot06.12.img

Step 7. Once it shown done, Reboot your device.

Download here

ADB Tool - http://bit.ly/1QUEyrx

Kernel - http://bit.ly/1QUEAj8

Congratulation, Now you have a custom kernel for your device. You can check your device CPU cores working or not using the CPU Status. Attention! May be a little incompatible with 1 Gb RAM versions and Xposed. Random reboots due to long phone calls with enabled DT2W still have NOT fixed yet. Temporary solution- TURN OFF dt2w in Zenmotion before long calls making. If you detect any issue or problem in our tutorial, please drop your comment we will reply as soon as possible. Also check out How to Flash Xposed for Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 Please share this tutorial it help us to grow.