"From Windows Phones back in the day to optimizing custom Linux / Android kernels and building Vulkan drivers today."
- ๐ Location: Kerala, India ๐ฎ๐ณ
- ๐ง Philosophy: Hardcore GNU/Linux and Android enthusiast.
- โ๏ธ Core Focus: Qualcomm Adreno GPU optimization, custom kernels, and cross-compilation toolchains (LLVM/Clang).
- ๐ฎ Community Role: Maintaining automated builds and Magisk packages for the Freedreno Turnip Vulkan driver, helping power next-gen Android gaming and emulation (Winlator).
- ๐ Journey: Began tinkering on Nokia Lumia Windows Phones โ Switched to Android in 2016 โ Custom ROM/Kernel QA on Redmi Note 7 (lavender) โ Kernel & Driver Development.
| Project | Description | Role / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa-Turnip-Builder | Script for building the Freedreno Turnip Vulkan Driver, packaged for Magisk and emulator environments. | Author / Maintainer |
| freedreno_turnip-CI | Turnip driver testing and fixing minor issues. | Collaborator (with @MrMiy4mo) |
| REALKING-KERNEL | Custom kernel for Snapdragon 865/870 (sm8250) devices; build script enhancements and bug fixes. |
Collaborator (with @Rohail33) |
- Daily Drivers & Test Devices:
- Poco X4 Pro 5G (
veuxโข Snapdragon 695 / Adreno 619) - CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G
- Poco X4 Pro 5G (
- Legacy / Retired Devices:
- Poco F4 5G (
munchโข Snapdragon 870 / Adreno 650) - Redmi Note 7 (
lavenderโข Predator Kernel & Pixel Experience QA) - Micromax Bolt Q400 (First Android)
- Nokia Lumia 520, 525, 535 (The Windows Phone Era)
- Poco F4 5G (
Feel free to reach out for collaboration on Android GPU drivers, or kernel related work:
- ๐ฌ Direct Telegram: @VEKTOR_87 (urgent / direct queries only)
- ๐ข Updates & Releases Channel: V3KT0R87_Channel
- ๐ฅ Driver Discussion Group: Adreno Driver Support