On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 2:31 PM, James Liao [off-list ref] wrote:

In kernel late init, it turns off all unused clocks, which
needs to access subsystem registers such as VENC and VENC_LT.

Accessing MT8173 VENC registers needs two top clocks, mm_sel and
venc_sel. Accessing VENC_LT registers needs mm_sel and venclt_sel.
So we need to keep these clocks on before accessing their registers.

This patch keeps venc_sel / venclt_sel clock on when
VENC / VENC_LT's power is on, to prevent system hang up while
accessing its registeres.

Signed-off-by: James Liao <redacted>

After the discussions with James here on the list, I'm happy with this fix.
Compared to any proposed alternative, this patch seems just as
effective and is also simpler and more maintainable and extensible (if
other clocks/power domains need the same treatment).

Reviewed-by: Daniel Kurtz <redacted>