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@HeyMeco HeyMeco commented Dec 1, 2025

Based on: https://gitlab.collabora.com/mediatek/aiot/linux/-/blob/ba2528bd91b0be8b91d6d622b8621cde992d4172/arch/arm64/configs/defconfig

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./compile.sh build BOARD=radxa-nio-12l BRANCH=collabora BUILD_DESKTOP=no BUILD_MINIMAL=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no RELEASE=noble

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  • Chores
    • Updated kernel configuration from version 6.14 to 6.18, enabling expanded hardware and device support across multiple platforms.
    • Enhanced virtualization capabilities, memory management, and hotplug features.
    • Improved graphics and display pipeline support with additional drivers and components.
    • Expanded networking, storage, and USB subsystem support.
    • Added audio and power management enhancements.
    • Broadened platform and architecture support for various SoCs and device families.

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The pull request updates config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config, bumping the defconfig baseline toward a newer kernel and massively reclassifying and enabling kernel options across architectures, drivers, subsystems (ACPI/virtualization, PCI/USB/PHY, DRM/display, networking, storage, power, I2C/SPI, thermal, audio, debug, and more).

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Kernel Configuration
config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
Large-scale defconfig update: baseline advanced (6.14 → 6.18), many options reclassified between built-in (y), module (m), or disabled; added/enabled ACPI and virtualization features; expanded architecture/SoC entries and a wide set of drivers across PCI/PCIE, USB/PHY, networking, storage (NAND/NVMEM), DRM/display, clocks/interconnects, power/regulators/thermal, I2C/SPI/bus controllers, audio, and debug/coresight.

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🎯 3 (Moderate) | ⏱️ ~25 minutes

  • Pay attention to kernel subsystem dependencies (e.g., ACPI, PCIe, virtualization, DRM) and ensure enabling flags have required infrastructure.
  • Verify architecture/SoC additions align with target hardware and do not introduce conflicting defaults.
  • Check major modules moved from built-in to module (or vice versa) for implicit dependency/runtime requirements.

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🐰 I hopped through configs, line by line,
Toggled options, made them shine,
From ACPI to PHY and more,
Modules, drivers, kernels soar,
Genio wakes — a joyful sign!

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Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-bcm2711-edge.config:859-861
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:47:58.020Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files in config/kernel/ are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T04:13:16.457Z
Learning: Armbian kernel configuration files like linux-filogic-current.config are autogenerated overlays on top of arch defconfig. Comments added manually will be lost during future updates by maintainers, and explicit "CONFIG_OPTION is not set" statements aren't needed for mutually exclusive options since these are overlay configs that only specify changes from the base configuration.
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-current.config:78-80
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:49:55.796Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-edge.config:80-82
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:50:04.845Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through this automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8428
File: config/boards/lckfb-taishanpi.csc:5-9
Timestamp: 2025-07-25T03:51:50.830Z
Learning: When reviewing PRs in the Armbian build system, U-Boot defconfig files and patches may be added as part of the PR changes but might not be visible in the current repository clone state during review. It's important to check the actual PR file changes directly via GitHub or the PR API to get the complete picture of what files are being added or modified.
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8705
File: .github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml:96-169
Timestamp: 2025-10-03T11:42:46.660Z
Learning: In the Armbian build repository's kernel config rewrite workflow (.github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml), deletion of kernel config files does not need to be handled. The workflow intentionally only captures ACMR (added/copied/modified/renamed) changes and does not need to propagate deletions to the aggregator.
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8428
File: config/boards/lckfb-taishanpi.csc:5-9
Timestamp: 2025-07-25T03:51:50.830Z
Learning: When reviewing PRs in the Armbian build system, U-Boot defconfig files and patches may be added as part of the PR changes but might not be visible in the current repository clone state during review. It's important to check the actual PR file changes directly via GitHub API (https://api.github.com/repos/armbian/build/pulls/{pr_number}/files) to get the complete picture of what files are being added or modified, especially for U-Boot patches that will be applied during the build process.
Learnt from: glneo
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8913
File: config/sources/families/include/k3_common.inc:57-60
Timestamp: 2025-11-11T20:56:20.303Z
Learning: In config/sources/families/include/k3_common.inc, the OP-TEE build command at line 59 should be updated in a future PR to explicitly set CROSS_COMPILE64=aarch64-linux-gnu- and CROSS_COMPILE32=arm-linux-gnueabihf- instead of relying on OP-TEE's internal defaults, for better clarity and maintainability. User glneo agreed to address this in a separate PR.
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8849
File: config/boards/radxa-e54c.csc:14-28
Timestamp: 2025-11-02T20:49:56.719Z
Learning: In Armbian board configuration files (config/boards/*.conf, *.csc, etc.), do not use kernel_config_set, kernel_config_set_m, kernel_config_set_y, or custom_kernel_config__* functions to modify kernel configuration. Kernel configuration is associated with LINUXFAMILY/BOARDFAMILY, not individual BOARD. Board-specific kernel modifications cause inconsistency in kernel packages published to the apt repository because boards within a family share the same kernel packages. Kernel configuration changes must be made in the appropriate kernel config file (e.g., config/kernel/linux-*-*.config) or in family configuration files (config/sources/families/*.conf, *.inc) instead.
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-02T05:46:10.664Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, the modern recommended approach for kernel configuration is to use the kernel-config command via "./compile.sh BOARD=boardname BRANCH=branchname kernel-config" instead of the deprecated KERNEL_CONFIGURE=yes flag. This provides a two-step workflow: configure using menuconfig, then build, with better transparency and control over configuration changes.
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:805-825
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T15:53:30.629Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configurations prioritize broad hardware compatibility over optimization concerns. Even when including numerous legacy/obsolete drivers causes technical issues like increased initramfs size and slower enumeration, the project philosophy is to "appease the masses" by ensuring maximum device compatibility rather than optimizing for specific use cases.
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T04:13:16.457Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T04:13:16.457Z
Learning: Armbian kernel configuration files like linux-filogic-current.config are autogenerated overlays on top of arch defconfig. Comments added manually will be lost during future updates by maintainers, and explicit "CONFIG_OPTION is not set" statements aren't needed for mutually exclusive options since these are overlay configs that only specify changes from the base configuration.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:47:58.020Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-bcm2711-edge.config:859-861
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:47:58.020Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files in config/kernel/ are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:50:04.845Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-edge.config:80-82
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:50:04.845Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through this automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:49:55.796Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-current.config:78-80
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:49:55.796Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-11-02T20:49:56.719Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8849
File: config/boards/radxa-e54c.csc:14-28
Timestamp: 2025-11-02T20:49:56.719Z
Learning: In Armbian board configuration files (config/boards/*.conf, *.csc, etc.), do not use kernel_config_set, kernel_config_set_m, kernel_config_set_y, or custom_kernel_config__* functions to modify kernel configuration. Kernel configuration is associated with LINUXFAMILY/BOARDFAMILY, not individual BOARD. Board-specific kernel modifications cause inconsistency in kernel packages published to the apt repository because boards within a family share the same kernel packages. Kernel configuration changes must be made in the appropriate kernel config file (e.g., config/kernel/linux-*-*.config) or in family configuration files (config/sources/families/*.conf, *.inc) instead.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:50:15.915Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-current.config:94-94
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:50:15.915Z
Learning: When kernel config files are generated through Armbian's automated process (previous config → armbian-kernel.sh changes → make oldconfig → Armbian machinery processing), manual config file edits are not appropriate since they would be overwritten. Deprecated option handling should be implemented in the automated tooling instead.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-03T11:42:46.660Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8705
File: .github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml:96-169
Timestamp: 2025-10-03T11:42:46.660Z
Learning: In the Armbian build repository's kernel config rewrite workflow (.github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml), deletion of kernel config files does not need to be handled. The workflow intentionally only captures ACMR (added/copied/modified/renamed) changes and does not need to propagate deletions to the aggregator.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-03-31T12:57:13.880Z
Learnt from: libiunc
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8033
File: config/kernel/linux-starfive2-vendor.config:43-43
Timestamp: 2025-03-31T12:57:13.880Z
Learning: For StarFive2 platform kernel configurations, maintain alignment with vendor-provided configurations rather than modifying security settings like SECCOMP. This ensures hardware compatibility as intended by the manufacturer.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-27T15:53:30.629Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:805-825
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T15:53:30.629Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configurations prioritize broad hardware compatibility over optimization concerns. Even when including numerous legacy/obsolete drivers causes technical issues like increased initramfs size and slower enumeration, the project philosophy is to "appease the masses" by ensuring maximum device compatibility rather than optimizing for specific use cases.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-04-30T16:16:47.150Z
Learnt from: The-going
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8147
File: config/sources/families/include/sunxi64_common.inc:38-39
Timestamp: 2025-04-30T16:16:47.150Z
Learning: The Armbian build system references Linux kernel versions in the form "tag:v6.14.4" in the KERNELBRANCH variable, even when point release tags might not be directly visible in the upstream repository in the same form.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-10T01:24:50.833Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-09-10T01:24:50.833Z
Learning: In Armbian's kernel configuration, both kernel_config_set_string CONFIG_LOCALVERSION '""' and kernel_config_set_string CONFIG_LOCALVERSION "" produce identical results in the final .config file (CONFIG_LOCALVERSION=""). The scripts/config tool handles quoting appropriately regardless of input format.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-21T04:12:02.439Z
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-07-21T04:12:02.439Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, for recurring maintenance tasks like kernel version bumping, TODO comments should use generic version formats (e.g., "MAJOR.MINOR-rc1") rather than specific version numbers (e.g., "6.17-rc1") to avoid the need for frequent comment updates that would create unnecessary maintenance overhead.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-26T11:14:41.697Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:82-83
Timestamp: 2025-07-26T11:14:41.697Z
Learning: In Linux kernel 6.13 and later, CONFIG_ZBUD was deprecated and is scheduled for removal in kernel 6.15. The zbud compressed page allocator was found to consume more memory than alternatives like zsmalloc. Therefore, CONFIG_ZSWAP_ZPOOL_DEFAULT_ZBUD becomes obsolete in current kernels, and make defconfig will auto-correct by removing such deprecated options. This demonstrates how kernel defconfigs can be backwards compatible but not forward compatible.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-22T07:56:19.424Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8789
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:839-839
Timestamp: 2025-10-22T07:56:19.424Z
Learning: In Linux kernel configuration, some `=y` (builtin) options are infrastructure or feature flags that enable subsystems or features for modular drivers, rather than directly compiling code into the kernel. For example, in Armbian wireless configs, options like CONFIG_SPARD_WLAN_SUPPORT=y, CONFIG_SC23XX=y, CONFIG_WCN_BSP_DRIVER_BUILDIN=y, CONFIG_UNISOC_WIFI_PS=y are module infrastructure/feature enablers, while the actual drivers (CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5621=m, CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5622=m) remain as loadable modules. These infrastructure options don't cause kernel bloat.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T06:56:33.372Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T06:56:33.372Z
Learning: In Armbian kernel configuration, the BTRFS configuration logic preserves existing settings (whether built-in 'y' or module 'm') and only sets BTRFS_FS to module when it was previously disabled or not set, achieving "allow but not require" flexibility while maintaining backward compatibility.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-14T06:19:06.828Z
Learnt from: amazingfate
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8619
File: config/kernel/linux-rockchip-vendor.config:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-09-14T06:19:06.828Z
Learning: CONFIG_ZSWAP has an implicit kernel-level dependency on CONFIG_SWAP, so when CONFIG_ZSWAP=y is set in Armbian overlay configs, CONFIG_SWAP gets automatically enabled during kernel build configuration processing, even if not explicitly specified in the overlay file.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-08-11T22:00:13.411Z
Learnt from: rafayahmed317
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8484
File: config/kernel/linux-rk35xx-vendor.config:904-906
Timestamp: 2025-08-11T22:00:13.411Z
Learning: In the linux-rk35xx-vendor kernel, the LTE driver options (CONFIG_LTE, CONFIG_LTE_RM310, CONFIG_LTE_EM05) are defined as boolean in drivers/net/lte/Kconfig and cannot be built as modules - they must be either built-in (=y) or disabled.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-26T12:56:29.185Z
Learnt from: rpardini
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8820
File: config/sources/families/include/meson64_common.inc:51-53
Timestamp: 2025-10-26T12:56:29.185Z
Learning: In the Armbian build framework, scripts/config correctly handles kernel configuration option names both with and without the CONFIG_ prefix, so opts_m+=("CONFIG_RTL8822CS") and opts_m+=("RTL8822CS") are both valid and will work correctly.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-27T13:03:53.146Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:2664-2671
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T13:03:53.146Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system's kernel configuration, when CONFIG_EXT2_FS=y and CONFIG_EXT3_FS=y are both set to built-in, EXT4 filesystem support becomes automatically available/hard-coded without requiring an explicit CONFIG_EXT4_FS line in the configuration file. This is specific to how Armbian handles kernel configuration and differs from typical standalone Linux kernel configuration behavior.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-22T21:52:01.225Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8661
File: lib/functions/compilation/armbian-kernel.sh:194-201
Timestamp: 2025-09-22T21:52:01.225Z
Learning: The kernel_config_set_m function in lib/functions/compilation/armbian-kernel.sh preserves existing 'y' (built-in) settings and only sets options to 'm' (module) when they are not already built-in, achieving "prefer modules but allow built-ins" behavior.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-15T21:09:23.252Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8383
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:57-64
Timestamp: 2025-07-15T21:09:23.252Z
Learning: In Linux kernel configuration, when CONFIG_CPU_FREQ_DEFAULT_GOV_ONDEMAND=y is set, the ondemand governor is implicitly enabled by default, making the explicit CONFIG_CPU_FREQ_GOV_ONDEMAND=y line redundant. The make menuconfig tool automatically removes such redundant lines. This behavior applies to CPU frequency governor configurations in general - setting a default governor automatically enables that governor.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-27T15:56:34.414Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:438-439
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T15:56:34.414Z
Learning: CONFIG_NET_SCH_DEFAULT is a boolean kernel configuration option (=y or =n) that enables/disables the ability to override the default network queueing discipline at runtime. When set to 'y', it allows setting the actual qdisc name via /proc/sys/net/core/default_qdisc at runtime, not in the kernel config file itself.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learnt from: lanefu
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8377
File: config/kernel/linux-uefi-arm64-cloud.config:165-170
Timestamp: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learning: CONFIG_NETKIT was introduced in Linux kernel 4.14.330 (November 2023) and enables BPF-programmable network devices that can operate in Layer 3 or Layer 2 mode. It's a valid configuration option in modern kernels including 6.12.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-23T19:48:42.980Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8812
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-edge.config:498-501
Timestamp: 2025-10-23T19:48:42.980Z
Learning: For Armbian EDGE kernel configs, CONFIG_ATH12K=m alone is sufficient for PCI-based Wi-Fi 7 devices (e.g., WCN785x/QCN9274). A separate CONFIG_ATH12K_PCI option is not required, as confirmed by maintainer testing.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-11T19:52:54.648Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8746
File: config/kernel/linux-filogic-edge.config:344-470
Timestamp: 2025-10-11T19:52:54.648Z
Learning: The chainsx/linux-filogic kernel (legacy branch) for BPI-R4 uses out-of-tree proprietary drivers (CONFIG_NET_DSA_AN8855, CONFIG_AIROHA_EN8801SC_PHY, CONFIG_AIR_AN8855_PHY, CONFIG_MDIO_AN8855, CONFIG_MFD_AIROHA_AN8855). The frank-w/BPI-Router-Linux kernel (current and edge branches) uses mainline kernel drivers instead: CONFIG_NET_DSA_MT7530 for the DSA switch and CONFIG_MEDIATEK_2P5GE_PHY for PHY support. These provide equivalent functionality for BPI-R4 networking.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-23T19:50:25.841Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8812
File: config/kernel/linux-rockchip-edge.config:730-733
Timestamp: 2025-10-23T19:50:25.841Z
Learning: For ATH12K wireless driver configuration: only CONFIG_ATH12K=m needs to be explicitly set in kernel config files. The kernel build system automatically selects CONFIG_ATH12K_PCI when both CONFIG_ATH12K and CONFIG_PCI are enabled. This pattern is consistent across all Armbian edge kernel configs. CONFIG_ATH12K_PCI does not need to be explicitly added to config files.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learnt from: lanefu
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8377
File: config/kernel/linux-uefi-arm64-cloud.config:165-170
Timestamp: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learning: CONFIG_NETKIT is a valid kernel configuration option in Linux kernel 6.12 and later versions, despite not being present in earlier versions like 6.9/6.10-rc.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-22T07:51:53.015Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8789
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:839-839
Timestamp: 2025-10-22T07:51:53.015Z
Learning: In Armbian's wireless driver configuration, CONFIG_RK_WIFI_DEVICE_* options are Rockchip-specific device registration settings, while CONFIG_WLAN_UWE* are the actual cross-platform driver modules for UWE5622 wireless chips. The UWE5622 chip (manufactured by Unisoc/Spreadtrum) is used on multiple Allwinner boards including Orange Pi Zero 2/2W/3 and Orange Pi 3 LTS, so CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5621/5622 along with Unisoc infrastructure options (CONFIG_SPARD_WLAN_SUPPORT, CONFIG_SC23XX, CONFIG_UNISOC_WIFI_PS, CONFIG_WCN_BSP_DRIVER_BUILDIN) are correct in sunxi64 kernel configs.

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  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-11-15T14:33:30.654Z
Learnt from: SuperKali
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8936
File: patch/kernel/archive/rockchip64-6.18/dt/rk3576-nanopi-r76s.dts:800-802
Timestamp: 2025-11-15T14:33:30.654Z
Learning: In RK3576 device tree files (like rk3576-nanopi-r76s.dts), the serial0 alias is already defined in the upstream kernel's rk3576.dtsi base file, so board-specific DTS files do not need to redeclare it when enabling &uart0 for serial console.

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  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
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config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config (3)

1-1: Verify this file was generated through Armbian's automated process, not manually edited.

The comment on line 1 indicates this is an autogenerated defconfig for 6.18. However, per Armbian's kernel config workflow, these files should be processed through the automated pipeline: previous config → armbian-kernel.sh changes → make oldconfig → Armbian processing. Manual edits to these files are lost during future updates.

Did you generate this config using the proper Armbian automated tooling, or did you manually edit based on the upstream Collabora defconfig?

Based on learnings from PR #8678 and others, this is critical for maintainability.


118-125: Verify ACPI configuration additions are intentional for Genio platform.

Lines 118–125 introduce ACPI_CPPC_CPUFREQ, ACPI_HOTPLUG_MEMORY, ACPI_HMAT, and ACPI_APEI (including GHES, PCIEAER, MEMORY_FAILURE, EINJ). These are significant system-level additions. Confirm these align with Genio platform requirements and don't conflict with existing MediaTek-specific power management setup.


134-135: Confirm MEMORY_HOTPLUG and MEMORY_HOTREMOVE additions.

Lines 134–135 enable CONFIG_MEMORY_HOTPLUG and CONFIG_MEMORY_HOTREMOVE. Verify these are necessary for the Genio platform and won't introduce unexpected runtime overhead or complications for the typical deployment scenario (e.g., Radxa NIO 12L).


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config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config (3)

36-84: Significant architecture expansion in configuration.

Lines 36-84 introduce support for numerous additional SoC families and platforms (ARCH_AXIADO, ARCH_BCM, ARCH_BCM2835, ARCH_BCM_IPROC, ARCH_BCMBCA, ARCH_BRCMSTB, ARCH_BLAIZE, ARCH_CIX, ARCH_SPARX5, ARCH_REALTEK, ARCH_SOPHGO, ARCH_STM32, ARCH_TESLA_FSD, and various NXP variants). While Armbian prioritizes broad hardware compatibility per design philosophy, confirm this architecture expansion is intentional from the upstream MediaTek defconfig and aligns with Genio platform scope. This increases kernel size and enumeration overhead.


1823-1831: Kernel debug configuration enabled; FTRACE disabled.

Lines 1823-1831 enable CONFIG_DEBUG_KERNEL=y and CONFIG_DEBUG_INFO_DWARF_TOOLCHAIN_DEFAULT=y while disabling CONFIG_FTRACE, CONFIG_DEBUG_PREEMPT, and CONFIG_SCHED_DEBUG. This configuration prioritizes debugger support (DWARF debug symbols) and kernel introspection over tracing. Debug kernels typically increase memory footprint, reduce runtime performance, and should generally be used only in development or diagnostic scenarios, not in production deployments.

Confirm this debug configuration is intentional for the Genio-collabora kernel variant and document any operational constraints this imposes.


1831-1838: CoreSight debugging infrastructure added as modules.

Lines 1831-1838 add CoreSight tracing and debugging subsystem options (CONFIG_CORESIGHT and its related drivers) as modules. Combined with the debug kernel configuration above, this provides comprehensive ARM64 kernel debugging and tracing capabilities appropriate for development/diagnostic use. Ensure your deployment scenarios require this level of observability infrastructure, as these modules consume memory and may impact performance.

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Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T04:13:16.457Z
Learning: Armbian kernel configuration files like linux-filogic-current.config are autogenerated overlays on top of arch defconfig. Comments added manually will be lost during future updates by maintainers, and explicit "CONFIG_OPTION is not set" statements aren't needed for mutually exclusive options since these are overlay configs that only specify changes from the base configuration.
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-bcm2711-edge.config:859-861
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:47:58.020Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files in config/kernel/ are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8428
File: config/boards/lckfb-taishanpi.csc:5-9
Timestamp: 2025-07-25T03:51:50.830Z
Learning: When reviewing PRs in the Armbian build system, U-Boot defconfig files and patches may be added as part of the PR changes but might not be visible in the current repository clone state during review. It's important to check the actual PR file changes directly via GitHub or the PR API to get the complete picture of what files are being added or modified.
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-current.config:78-80
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:49:55.796Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-edge.config:80-82
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:50:04.845Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through this automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8428
File: config/boards/lckfb-taishanpi.csc:5-9
Timestamp: 2025-07-25T03:51:50.830Z
Learning: When reviewing PRs in the Armbian build system, U-Boot defconfig files and patches may be added as part of the PR changes but might not be visible in the current repository clone state during review. It's important to check the actual PR file changes directly via GitHub API (https://api.github.com/repos/armbian/build/pulls/{pr_number}/files) to get the complete picture of what files are being added or modified, especially for U-Boot patches that will be applied during the build process.
Learnt from: glneo
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8913
File: config/sources/families/include/k3_common.inc:57-60
Timestamp: 2025-11-11T20:56:20.303Z
Learning: In config/sources/families/include/k3_common.inc, the OP-TEE build command at line 59 should be updated in a future PR to explicitly set CROSS_COMPILE64=aarch64-linux-gnu- and CROSS_COMPILE32=arm-linux-gnueabihf- instead of relying on OP-TEE's internal defaults, for better clarity and maintainability. User glneo agreed to address this in a separate PR.
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8705
File: .github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml:96-169
Timestamp: 2025-10-03T11:42:46.660Z
Learning: In the Armbian build repository's kernel config rewrite workflow (.github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml), deletion of kernel config files does not need to be handled. The workflow intentionally only captures ACMR (added/copied/modified/renamed) changes and does not need to propagate deletions to the aggregator.
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8849
File: config/boards/radxa-e54c.csc:14-28
Timestamp: 2025-11-02T20:49:56.719Z
Learning: In Armbian board configuration files (config/boards/*.conf, *.csc, etc.), do not use kernel_config_set, kernel_config_set_m, kernel_config_set_y, or custom_kernel_config__* functions to modify kernel configuration. Kernel configuration is associated with LINUXFAMILY/BOARDFAMILY, not individual BOARD. Board-specific kernel modifications cause inconsistency in kernel packages published to the apt repository because boards within a family share the same kernel packages. Kernel configuration changes must be made in the appropriate kernel config file (e.g., config/kernel/linux-*-*.config) or in family configuration files (config/sources/families/*.conf, *.inc) instead.
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:805-825
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T15:53:30.629Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configurations prioritize broad hardware compatibility over optimization concerns. Even when including numerous legacy/obsolete drivers causes technical issues like increased initramfs size and slower enumeration, the project philosophy is to "appease the masses" by ensuring maximum device compatibility rather than optimizing for specific use cases.
Learnt from: EvilOlaf
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8328
File: lib/functions/compilation/patch/drivers_network.sh:542-545
Timestamp: 2025-06-24T10:08:40.313Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, when a PR removes build support for a specific kernel version, version check issues for that removed version become practically irrelevant even if they appear incorrect in isolation. Context about which kernel versions are being deprecated/removed is important for understanding the impact of version-related code changes.
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8789
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:839-839
Timestamp: 2025-10-22T07:56:19.424Z
Learning: In Linux kernel configuration, some `=y` (builtin) options are infrastructure or feature flags that enable subsystems or features for modular drivers, rather than directly compiling code into the kernel. For example, in Armbian wireless configs, options like CONFIG_SPARD_WLAN_SUPPORT=y, CONFIG_SC23XX=y, CONFIG_WCN_BSP_DRIVER_BUILDIN=y, CONFIG_UNISOC_WIFI_PS=y are module infrastructure/feature enablers, while the actual drivers (CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5621=m, CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5622=m) remain as loadable modules. These infrastructure options don't cause kernel bloat.
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T04:13:16.457Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T04:13:16.457Z
Learning: Armbian kernel configuration files like linux-filogic-current.config are autogenerated overlays on top of arch defconfig. Comments added manually will be lost during future updates by maintainers, and explicit "CONFIG_OPTION is not set" statements aren't needed for mutually exclusive options since these are overlay configs that only specify changes from the base configuration.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:47:58.020Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-bcm2711-edge.config:859-861
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:47:58.020Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files in config/kernel/ are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-11-02T20:49:56.719Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8849
File: config/boards/radxa-e54c.csc:14-28
Timestamp: 2025-11-02T20:49:56.719Z
Learning: In Armbian board configuration files (config/boards/*.conf, *.csc, etc.), do not use kernel_config_set, kernel_config_set_m, kernel_config_set_y, or custom_kernel_config__* functions to modify kernel configuration. Kernel configuration is associated with LINUXFAMILY/BOARDFAMILY, not individual BOARD. Board-specific kernel modifications cause inconsistency in kernel packages published to the apt repository because boards within a family share the same kernel packages. Kernel configuration changes must be made in the appropriate kernel config file (e.g., config/kernel/linux-*-*.config) or in family configuration files (config/sources/families/*.conf, *.inc) instead.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:49:55.796Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-current.config:78-80
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:49:55.796Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through an automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:50:04.845Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-edge.config:80-82
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:50:04.845Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configuration files are generated through this automated process: taking previous config → applying scripted changes from armbian-kernel.sh → running kernel's `make oldconfig` → processing by Armbian machinery back into config files. This automated process properly handles kernel configuration dependencies and reduces the likelihood of manual configuration errors.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-27T21:50:15.915Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8678
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-current.config:94-94
Timestamp: 2025-09-27T21:50:15.915Z
Learning: When kernel config files are generated through Armbian's automated process (previous config → armbian-kernel.sh changes → make oldconfig → Armbian machinery processing), manual config file edits are not appropriate since they would be overwritten. Deprecated option handling should be implemented in the automated tooling instead.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-27T15:53:30.629Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:805-825
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T15:53:30.629Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system, kernel configurations prioritize broad hardware compatibility over optimization concerns. Even when including numerous legacy/obsolete drivers causes technical issues like increased initramfs size and slower enumeration, the project philosophy is to "appease the masses" by ensuring maximum device compatibility rather than optimizing for specific use cases.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-22T07:56:19.424Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8789
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:839-839
Timestamp: 2025-10-22T07:56:19.424Z
Learning: In Linux kernel configuration, some `=y` (builtin) options are infrastructure or feature flags that enable subsystems or features for modular drivers, rather than directly compiling code into the kernel. For example, in Armbian wireless configs, options like CONFIG_SPARD_WLAN_SUPPORT=y, CONFIG_SC23XX=y, CONFIG_WCN_BSP_DRIVER_BUILDIN=y, CONFIG_UNISOC_WIFI_PS=y are module infrastructure/feature enablers, while the actual drivers (CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5621=m, CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5622=m) remain as loadable modules. These infrastructure options don't cause kernel bloat.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-03-31T12:57:13.880Z
Learnt from: libiunc
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8033
File: config/kernel/linux-starfive2-vendor.config:43-43
Timestamp: 2025-03-31T12:57:13.880Z
Learning: For StarFive2 platform kernel configurations, maintain alignment with vendor-provided configurations rather than modifying security settings like SECCOMP. This ensures hardware compatibility as intended by the manufacturer.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-03T11:42:46.660Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8705
File: .github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml:96-169
Timestamp: 2025-10-03T11:42:46.660Z
Learning: In the Armbian build repository's kernel config rewrite workflow (.github/workflows/rewrite-kernel-configs.yml), deletion of kernel config files does not need to be handled. The workflow intentionally only captures ACMR (added/copied/modified/renamed) changes and does not need to propagate deletions to the aggregator.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-10T01:24:50.833Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-09-10T01:24:50.833Z
Learning: In Armbian's kernel configuration, both kernel_config_set_string CONFIG_LOCALVERSION '""' and kernel_config_set_string CONFIG_LOCALVERSION "" produce identical results in the final .config file (CONFIG_LOCALVERSION=""). The scripts/config tool handles quoting appropriately regardless of input format.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-08-30T06:56:33.372Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 0
File: :0-0
Timestamp: 2025-08-30T06:56:33.372Z
Learning: In Armbian kernel configuration, the BTRFS configuration logic preserves existing settings (whether built-in 'y' or module 'm') and only sets BTRFS_FS to module when it was previously disabled or not set, achieving "allow but not require" flexibility while maintaining backward compatibility.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-26T12:56:29.185Z
Learnt from: rpardini
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8820
File: config/sources/families/include/meson64_common.inc:51-53
Timestamp: 2025-10-26T12:56:29.185Z
Learning: In the Armbian build framework, scripts/config correctly handles kernel configuration option names both with and without the CONFIG_ prefix, so opts_m+=("CONFIG_RTL8822CS") and opts_m+=("RTL8822CS") are both valid and will work correctly.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-08-11T22:00:13.411Z
Learnt from: rafayahmed317
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8484
File: config/kernel/linux-rk35xx-vendor.config:904-906
Timestamp: 2025-08-11T22:00:13.411Z
Learning: In the linux-rk35xx-vendor kernel, the LTE driver options (CONFIG_LTE, CONFIG_LTE_RM310, CONFIG_LTE_EM05) are defined as boolean in drivers/net/lte/Kconfig and cannot be built as modules - they must be either built-in (=y) or disabled.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-27T15:56:34.414Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:438-439
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T15:56:34.414Z
Learning: CONFIG_NET_SCH_DEFAULT is a boolean kernel configuration option (=y or =n) that enables/disables the ability to override the default network queueing discipline at runtime. When set to 'y', it allows setting the actual qdisc name via /proc/sys/net/core/default_qdisc at runtime, not in the kernel config file itself.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-23T19:48:42.980Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8812
File: config/kernel/linux-sm8250-edge.config:498-501
Timestamp: 2025-10-23T19:48:42.980Z
Learning: For Armbian EDGE kernel configs, CONFIG_ATH12K=m alone is sufficient for PCI-based Wi-Fi 7 devices (e.g., WCN785x/QCN9274). A separate CONFIG_ATH12K_PCI option is not required, as confirmed by maintainer testing.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learnt from: lanefu
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8377
File: config/kernel/linux-uefi-arm64-cloud.config:165-170
Timestamp: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learning: CONFIG_NETKIT was introduced in Linux kernel 4.14.330 (November 2023) and enables BPF-programmable network devices that can operate in Layer 3 or Layer 2 mode. It's a valid configuration option in modern kernels including 6.12.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-23T19:50:25.841Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8812
File: config/kernel/linux-rockchip-edge.config:730-733
Timestamp: 2025-10-23T19:50:25.841Z
Learning: For ATH12K wireless driver configuration: only CONFIG_ATH12K=m needs to be explicitly set in kernel config files. The kernel build system automatically selects CONFIG_ATH12K_PCI when both CONFIG_ATH12K and CONFIG_PCI are enabled. This pattern is consistent across all Armbian edge kernel configs. CONFIG_ATH12K_PCI does not need to be explicitly added to config files.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learnt from: lanefu
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8377
File: config/kernel/linux-uefi-arm64-cloud.config:165-170
Timestamp: 2025-07-19T00:03:42.995Z
Learning: CONFIG_NETKIT is a valid kernel configuration option in Linux kernel 6.12 and later versions, despite not being present in earlier versions like 6.9/6.10-rc.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-09-14T06:19:06.828Z
Learnt from: amazingfate
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8619
File: config/kernel/linux-rockchip-vendor.config:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-09-14T06:19:06.828Z
Learning: CONFIG_ZSWAP has an implicit kernel-level dependency on CONFIG_SWAP, so when CONFIG_ZSWAP=y is set in Armbian overlay configs, CONFIG_SWAP gets automatically enabled during kernel build configuration processing, even if not explicitly specified in the overlay file.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-11T19:52:54.648Z
Learnt from: tabrisnet
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8746
File: config/kernel/linux-filogic-edge.config:344-470
Timestamp: 2025-10-11T19:52:54.648Z
Learning: The chainsx/linux-filogic kernel (legacy branch) for BPI-R4 uses out-of-tree proprietary drivers (CONFIG_NET_DSA_AN8855, CONFIG_AIROHA_EN8801SC_PHY, CONFIG_AIR_AN8855_PHY, CONFIG_MDIO_AN8855, CONFIG_MFD_AIROHA_AN8855). The frank-w/BPI-Router-Linux kernel (current and edge branches) uses mainline kernel drivers instead: CONFIG_NET_DSA_MT7530 for the DSA switch and CONFIG_MEDIATEK_2P5GE_PHY for PHY support. These provide equivalent functionality for BPI-R4 networking.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-10-22T07:51:53.015Z
Learnt from: igorpecovnik
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8789
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:839-839
Timestamp: 2025-10-22T07:51:53.015Z
Learning: In Armbian's wireless driver configuration, CONFIG_RK_WIFI_DEVICE_* options are Rockchip-specific device registration settings, while CONFIG_WLAN_UWE* are the actual cross-platform driver modules for UWE5622 wireless chips. The UWE5622 chip (manufactured by Unisoc/Spreadtrum) is used on multiple Allwinner boards including Orange Pi Zero 2/2W/3 and Orange Pi 3 LTS, so CONFIG_WLAN_UWE5621/5622 along with Unisoc infrastructure options (CONFIG_SPARD_WLAN_SUPPORT, CONFIG_SC23XX, CONFIG_UNISOC_WIFI_PS, CONFIG_WCN_BSP_DRIVER_BUILDIN) are correct in sunxi64 kernel configs.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-11-15T14:33:30.654Z
Learnt from: SuperKali
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8936
File: patch/kernel/archive/rockchip64-6.18/dt/rk3576-nanopi-r76s.dts:800-802
Timestamp: 2025-11-15T14:33:30.654Z
Learning: In RK3576 device tree files (like rk3576-nanopi-r76s.dts), the serial0 alias is already defined in the upstream kernel's rk3576.dtsi base file, so board-specific DTS files do not need to redeclare it when enabling &uart0 for serial console.

Applied to files:

  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
📚 Learning: 2025-07-27T13:03:53.146Z
Learnt from: pyavitz
Repo: armbian/build PR: 8421
File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:2664-2671
Timestamp: 2025-07-27T13:03:53.146Z
Learning: In the Armbian build system's kernel configuration, when CONFIG_EXT2_FS=y and CONFIG_EXT3_FS=y are both set to built-in, EXT4 filesystem support becomes automatically available/hard-coded without requiring an explicit CONFIG_EXT4_FS line in the configuration file. This is specific to how Armbian handles kernel configuration and differs from typical standalone Linux kernel configuration behavior.

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  • config/kernel/linux-genio-collabora.config
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File: config/kernel/linux-sunxi64-edge.config:82-83
Timestamp: 2025-07-26T11:14:41.697Z
Learning: In Linux kernel 6.13 and later, CONFIG_ZBUD was deprecated and is scheduled for removal in kernel 6.15. The zbud compressed page allocator was found to consume more memory than alternatives like zsmalloc. Therefore, CONFIG_ZSWAP_ZPOOL_DEFAULT_ZBUD becomes obsolete in current kernels, and make defconfig will auto-correct by removing such deprecated options. This demonstrates how kernel defconfigs can be backwards compatible but not forward compatible.

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115-122: ACPI subsystem enabled with APE support.

Lines 115-122 enable CONFIG_ACPI and associated firmware error handling (CONFIG_ACPI_APEI, CONFIG_ACPI_APEI_GHES, CONFIG_ACPI_APEI_PCIEAER, CONFIG_ACPI_APEI_MEMORY_FAILURE, CONFIG_ACPI_APEI_EINJ). This is appropriate for ARM64 systems supporting ACPI, but verify this is intended for the Genio platform and whether your deployment targets require ACPI support.

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I guess you should run rewrite-kernel-config and add a 2nd commit?

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HeyMeco commented Dec 1, 2025

@rpardini done

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@igorpecovnik igorpecovnik merged commit 6768326 into main Dec 1, 2025
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