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Are you using a task killer?

Simple poll, just want to know how many people are using task killers or not.
EDIT. This is for froyo users

Nope. The Desire rarely slows down so I don't see a need for it. Especially with Android's efficient Activity stack management.

Nah, I'm not using one. I was when I first got my phone but I've found that without one I actually get better battery life.

I have one installed but hardly ever use it.
Not for speed or memory, but sometimes I have to kill something in order to get access to camera.

touch of jobo said:
I have one installed but hardly ever use it.
Not for speed or memory, but sometimes I have to kill something in order to get access to camera.
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What would you need to kill to access the camera?

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LED flashlight or bar code scanner. I think there was another one once but I forgot.

Ah I guess that would make sense. I don't think I've ever had an issue like that but I rarely use my camera to be honest.

I don't find a need to use a task killer for my own usage.

task killer came with the rom LeeDroid v1.6

Task killer is useless imho.I was using desire with 2.1 for a long time having 30mb of free RAM and so what.every time system needed more RAM it killed something by itself.really no need to use it. It's Linux powa and the whole awesomnes of its memory management
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Like everyone already said, taskkillers are useless i'd use one only to be sure that sense ui isn't running in background when using an alternative launcher.

I tried using one for a while but I found it to be pretty useless and so I don't use one anymore.

[Q] too many task-killers?

Hey all,
I've got a rooted Incredible, thanks to many of you on here. I installed AutoKiller Memory Optimizer soon after rooting...as well as SetCPU. I played with the settings and have been using those for the past month that I've been running with no issues. After reading a post in Lifehacker yesterday I thought twice about using some of the tools they listed there...such as Autostarts and Watchdog...instead of Autokiller.
Without this becoming a discussion about whether or not task-killers are needed on my Sense 2.2, what would be my best set-up? Should I use all three, or am I doubling up when I don't need to? And finally, is Autokiller a "task-killer"?
What should I be running on my machine?
Thanks.

With my experience, on 2.2, task killers result in worse battery life. I have no task killer, no setcpu, and I'm on stock 2.2 with KingBFS#5 kernel and get an average of 19 hours on the stock battery.
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Auto killer is not a task killer per se, it allows you to tweak the parameters of Android's internal memory management. It works very well from my experience with it.
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since root i find no reason for any task killers.
I have deleted all bloatware.
And if i have battery trouble I will use systempanel to find out what's the trouble maker.
Auto-killers seem like a good option but so far i don't have any trouble apps.

I think I'll delete Autostarts and Watchdog and possibly just stick with Auto Killer for now. It seems as if it's not really a task killer...but it keeps everything running smoothly. I just think that Android is smart enough to keep things running when they need to run, or may need to run. There are apps that go out of control...but there's easier ways to monitor those. In time, I think I may uninstall...or be persuaded to uninstall AutoKiller.
I've been thinking about kernels, radios...and new ROMs ever since I rooted. As far as right now, I'm cool with Sense...but having more control of it and what runs.

wiobyrne said:
I think I'll delete Autostarts and Watchdog and possibly just stick with Auto Killer for now. It seems as if it's not really a task killer...but it keeps everything running smoothly. I just think that Android is smart enough to keep things running when they need to run, or may need to run. There are apps that go out of control...but there's easier ways to monitor those. In time, I think I may uninstall...or be persuaded to uninstall AutoKiller.
I've been thinking about kernels, radios...and new ROMs ever since I rooted. As far as right now, I'm cool with Sense...but having more control of it and what runs.
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Well if it's any help to you I am running virtuous with a Hydra kernel and so far it's splendid.
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I might think about doing that. The one thing that would sway me would be getting updates and tweaks faster than Verizon or HTC get them to me.
If I back–up my Sense 2.2, and then start playing with Roms, kernels, radios, etc... and I don't like it, can I go back to basics?
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Yes backups would allow you to revert to when you took the backup. Virtuous is very good and close to stock but with options. Check out the forum "best sense ROM" in the incredible general section for sense based roms
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[Q] Rooted my Evo, got what I need on it, but now I want more!

So I successfully rooted my evo using the unrEVOked method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304 (I have hboot .97) I'm already using the free wifi tether (main reason for rooting) and I'm experimenting with setCPU. I also have Titanium Backup pro and have backed up all of my apps and whatnot. I want look look around for different roms and/or kernels. If anyone can make some suggestions, it'd be appreciated. I like the stock 2.2 layout, but if there's something that'll work better, can you point me in the right direction? Also, I'd like to be able to not have to find all of my apps again, and if possible, keep the app data too (i.e. I have shazam and would like to keep all of my tags). Also, if someone can point out the proper method for loading the roms/kernels, that'd be appreciated too!

go with fresh. . its by far the most stable and it doesnt prevent anything .. 4g flash, all sense stuff .. easily one of the more popular roms..
spalding1028 said:
So I successfully rooted my evo using the unrEVOked method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304 (I have hboot .97) I'm already using the free wifi tether (main reason for rooting) and I'm experimenting with setCPU. I also have Titanium Backup pro and have backed up all of my apps and whatnot. I want look look around for different roms and/or kernels. If anyone can make some suggestions, it'd be appreciated. I like the stock 2.2 layout, but if there's something that'll work better, can you point me in the right direction? Also, I'd like to be able to not have to find all of my apps again, and if possible, keep the app data too (i.e. I have shazam and would like to keep all of my tags). Also, if someone can point out the proper method for loading the roms/kernels, that'd be appreciated too!
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go with myn's rls 4. just released. look at some of the screenshots from v1!!! imagine v4. incredible... really cool

Fresh 3.4 or MikFroyo...
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I am a huge fan of Avalaunch mods. AvaFroyo10 was just released, and I love it. He focuses on high quality multimedia. The audio is better than most other roms. He also has tweaked the APN so it will lock on to Verizon towers for 3G if Sprint has 1 bar or less.

i am also a giant fan of ava, but i am getting no battery power. as an experiment, i unplugged my phone with full power, no use, and it was fully drained in 7 hours. ava works on some phones but not others.

myns RLS4...its such eye candy n a swarm of kernels to overclock to..very fast n stable rom with no fcs
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what kernel r u using? i have stuck stock for now. will give it a day to test battery and then backup and switch.

kings11
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Help with task manager

Hi I was just wondering I herd that it is best to not use a task manager because android controls the task just fine then I hear that its good to have a task manager so I just would like some advice on the subject thank you
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rayfrausto said:
Hi I was just wondering I herd that it is best to not use a task manager because android controls the task just fine then I hear that its good to have a task manager so I just would like some advice on the subject thank you
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I don't use an automatic task manager, I use System Panel which has a kill all widget that you can use if things get laggy. It is supercustomizable and you can exclude items you don't want to kill. I also use autostarts which basically keeps some nuisance stuff from starting when the phone boots. Autostarts is tricky though so don't kill anything you don't know 100% what it does. I only use it to prevent maps, market, music and a couple other apps from starting.
Good Luck.

I don't use any task manager at all. Like the poster above me, I use autostarts to prevent things from running on their own and the ROM I'm running kills the current app completely if you hold the back button down. If by some chance things start to get laggy I just do a hot reboot and everything is right as rain.

Okay I'm very new to this so what's system panel and how do I set up things to not auto start in the back round
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I used a task killer for a long time, and have since abandoned them completely. My personal opinion is to not worry about stopping auto processes, or killing anything.
If you start seeing that you are having issues with battery drain, or not enough memory, then you may want to look into some of these options.
If you are rooted, and want to install a custom ROM, most of the custom ROM's are very clean, and then you really don't need to worry.
I spent a couple of months stock with a task killer, a few months on custom roms with a task killer, and the past couple months I have been on various custom roms with no task killer, and I don't see any reason to go back.

I'm running a custom rom right now I'm running fresh evo from flipz so I was just wondering I should b good without a task manager.
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[Q] Just rooted HTC Incredible, have a few questions.

Hello! I've had my HTC Incredible for a few months now, and only just decided to root my phone to the unrevoked3 method for root access.
I did this primarily because I'd like to overclock my phone to run faster, and I'd like to wirelessly tether it without paying any fees to Verizon.
My first question is -- what are the best ways to do that? I know there's a Wireless Tether for Rooted Users app, but I want to make sure I download the right one that won't get me charged by Verizon later down the road. Also, what is the best app for overclocking my Incredible?
I have a few other questions related to rooting my Incredible:
- How exactly does the root work with the SD card? It doesn't recognize it, so I'm assuming it think it is a part of the internal phone memory. Is there a way to see how much space I have left on it at all?
- After rooting, I lost a few apps and have had to re-download them. However, there are some apps that I can't, primarily those from the Amazon AppStore. How do I retreive those?
- Is there some sort of back-up software I can use to prevent the loss of apps in the future?
- What ROMs does everyone recommend I get? I've been looking at CM7, but you guys would know better -- any suggestions? EDIT: I do fancy Sense, but I'd be more than willing to replace it if something came along that looks even remotely good. I'm not that attached to it.
Thanks!

Search for "Wireless Tether" the top result is the one ya want... Has most downloads.
Put sd card reader in computer and copy any files to puter, then format in fat32. Now put apps back on card and put in phone. Apps should be back and you should see it now.
Dont mess with roms myself....
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ejsholly said:
Hello! I've had my HTC Incredible for a few months now, and only just decided to root my phone to the unrevoked3 method for root access.
I did this primarily because I'd like to overclock my phone to run faster, and I'd like to wirelessly tether it without paying any fees to Verizon.
My first question is -- what are the best ways to do that? I know there's a Wireless Tether for Rooted Users app, but I want to make sure I download the right one that won't get me charged by Verizon later down the road. Also, what is the best app for overclocking my Incredible?
I have a few other questions related to rooting my Incredible:
- How exactly does the root work with the SD card? It doesn't recognize it, so I'm assuming it think it is a part of the internal phone memory. Is there a way to see how much space I have left on it at all?
- After rooting, I lost a few apps and have had to re-download them. However, there are some apps that I can't, primarily those from the Amazon AppStore. How do I retreive those?
- Is there some sort of back-up software I can use to prevent the loss of apps in the future?
- What ROMs does everyone recommend I get? I've been looking at CM7, but you guys would know better -- any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Nils business sense z. Kernel built in will oc, very stable for me at 1.114 , also has wireless tether an wifi hotspot built in. Its a great rom.
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Titanium Backup will backup and restore all user installed apps. To restore apps from the Amazon market, it should be as simple as installing it and then re-downloading the apps in "My Apps".
As for ROMs, I'm fond of MIUI which is based on CM7 (I believe) and influenced by iOS. It is AOSP, but has its own unique lockscreen and app management. I've been running it since Nov. 2010 so I can't help you out any further. MIUI also has built in usb tether and hotspot, but I've never messed with either. Might mention if you are a fan of Sense or not for others to comment.

From what Ive seen overclocking doesnt offer much for our phones, only in the range of about 150-200 MHz which isn't really noticeable, but if you wanna do it knock yourself out!
As for ROMs I'd suggest Incredibly Re-engineered.

ejsholly said:
Hello! I've had my HTC Incredible for a few months now, and only just decided to root my phone to the unrevoked3 method for root access.
I did this primarily because I'd like to overclock my phone to run faster, and I'd like to wirelessly tether it without paying any fees to Verizon.
My first question is -- what are the best ways to do that? I know there's a Wireless Tether for Rooted Users app, but I want to make sure I download the right one that won't get me charged by Verizon later down the road. Also, what is the best app for overclocking my Incredible?
I have a few other questions related to rooting my Incredible:
- How exactly does the root work with the SD card? It doesn't recognize it, so I'm assuming it think it is a part of the internal phone memory. Is there a way to see how much space I have left on it at all?
- After rooting, I lost a few apps and have had to re-download them. However, there are some apps that I can't, primarily those from the Amazon AppStore. How do I retreive those?
- Is there some sort of back-up software I can use to prevent the loss of apps in the future?
- What ROMs does everyone recommend I get? I've been looking at CM7, but you guys would know better -- any suggestions? EDIT: I do fancy Sense, but I'd be more than willing to replace it if something came along that looks even remotely good. I'm not that attached to it.
Thanks!
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Give carbonite fusion v.5 a try, been very reliable and stable, some Roms you will run into random reboots but I can't say its happened yet with this Rom, I liked the stock kernal in this Rom but I liked seeing the higher number so I use a ziggy kernal overclocked to 1.229.

I'll give a random testimonial. Check out warm z twopointtwo Nightlies......they're very stable and do not have any problems. The look and feel of the UI is revamped to reflect the look of Android 2.3 and it uses sense 2.0 which allows for dock theming and more customizability......it comes with ziggys kernel preinstalled which has a different scheduler which helps your phone run smoother and slightly faster......all in all a great Rom
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In regards to Titanium Backup, you will need to d/l the app, and then buy the Pro version in the market. Costs a few bucks, but gives you access to all of the features. best part is that it puts the pro key on your SD card, so no matter what ROM you d/l, your first stop should be the market to re-d/l Titanium. it will see the pro key, and like that you can restore nearly every app. you backed up.
BTW, I'm a huge fan of Redemptive rEVOlution, killer ROM that is fast, stable, and gives great batt life.

I have a quick root noob question. If I get caught in a boot loop. When I go into recovery to upload a backup do I need to wipe data/cache/dalvik or just hit restore? If I restore I don't have to go through the setup process again do I?
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Always a good idea to wipe when flashing nearly everything. When you restore a backup, you do not need to do the setup again, even if you wipe first. You will go back to EXACTLY the state it was in when you backed it up.

Thanks. I want to try an app again that might have put me in a boot loop. Does anyone know if jrummy16 root tools or anim mod would work with nilsP business z Rom
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