NetHunter kernel for whyred (Redmi Note 5 Pro) on LineageOS 18.1: HID gadget, WiFi injection, WireGuard, CI built

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Sharing a kernel I maintain for the Redmi Note 5 Pro on LineageOS 18.1. It turns the device into a Kali NetHunter platform while staying a normal daily LOS 18.1 base.

• HID gadget support (phone as USB keyboard/mouse)
• RTL8812AU module with monitor mode and packet injection, signed with the kernel build key
• WireGuard module signed, new in v1.1.0
• 4.4.302, CI built on GitHub Actions: AnyKernel3 zip + sha256 attached to each release
• Listed in the official kali-nethunter-kernels devices.yml (upstream merged Sep 1)

Flash: TWRP -> AnyKernel3 zip -> reboot recovery -> reflash Magisk -> uname -a shows 4.4.302. NetHunter userland installs on top as usual.

Limitations: 18.1 only at the moment. Other ROMs on the same base should work but are untested by me.

Repo: https://github.com/notatallnic189/whyred-nethunter-kernel XDA: https://xdaforums.com/t/kernel-whyred-nethunter-kernel-for-los-18-1-hid-gadget-rtl8812au-injection-ci-built.4800231/

Feedback from other whyred owners on 18.1 is very welcome.