[Q] Which AOSP Kernel for most CPU Control? - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've been using SetCPU, but now I want to use Tasker to control under/overclocking, voltage, profiles etc.
Does anyone know which of the latest kernels I should be using to do this?
vorkKernel seems to allow this but what about thalamus or coutts? I can't seem to find a breakdown of what limitations they have?
Anyone versed in which one is best to use please? Preferably one that also works well with Oxygen 2.0.3!
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[Q] Manually set clock speed?

I've used SetCPU in the past and have determined that my max stable clock speed is 113600; I've also read that using SetCPU to control clock speed can create some problems.
How would one go about manually overclocking the phone without using SetCPU? I was looking around in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq and it looks like there are kernel settings there, just want to make sure I don't bork anything in the process
Thanks in advance!
From my understanding is that if you get an overclock kernel it will basically run in the same fashion as your current kernel (as far as governing speed goes) except you'll have a higher max frequency.
Rrrracer said:
I've used SetCPU in the past and have determined that my max stable clock speed is 113600; I've also read that using SetCPU to control clock speed can create some problems.
How would one go about manually overclocking the phone without using SetCPU? I was looking around in /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq and it looks like there are kernel settings there, just want to make sure I don't bork anything in the process
Thanks in advance!
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SetCPU is the GUI to do what you are talking about... Are you looking to go past 1.113? I can only get to 1.113, but if I run Hyrda's OCOV kernel I can get to 1.15.
I would say if you don't know what you are doing, I wouldn't mess with it. Nandroid is handy if you do.
I'm running invisiblek's #16 kernel but max clock speed is showing 998. Not trying to go over 1.13 but thought I read somewhere about being able to manually change it in the system files somewhere without using SetCPU.
IIRC the idea was to use SetCPU to determine your max stable clock speed, then change it manually in a system file somewhere and then not use SetCPU.
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Try uninstalling/reinstalling setCPU. I've had issues every once in a while when flashing a new ROM, then doing the app only restore from a TI backup cause issues.
Personally I can't say I've ever had any problems using SetCPU, but if there's a way to make it default to 1.13 without having another process running then I am all for it, thus my question. Just don't know where to change it
I can tell you i am 99.9% sure that you were right with the file location in your first post.
If you check chads thread SOMEWHERE in there i think its mentioned... Sorry to say but i have no idea where.
Here's a script that Ziggy wrote, you can edit it to your needs and flash it and fix permissions. Without editing it's set at 1.113GHz Interactive screen on and .384GHz Ondemand screen off if I remember correctly. It also has another tweak (memory management I believe?). But hey, it's a start.
Much appreciated guys, I will check out Chad's thread again and look at that script. I just don't see the need for SetCPU if I can just plug in my known stable values and roll it like that Thanks again!
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I have tried editing those files and it does not seem to change the clock speed. Anyone who has successfully done it manually could you please list all the specific files. Also im going to examine the script that was linked and see if i can tweak it a bit. Ill post any findings here.
I use the custom kernel #18 and setcpu, clocked to 1.115 easily with cm6.1. works awesome and smokin fast.
trunksta said:
I have tried editing those files and it does not seem to change the clock speed. Anyone who has successfully done it manually could you please list all the specific files. Also im going to examine the script that was linked and see if i can tweak it a bit. Ill post any findings here.
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I edited Ziggy's script using EditPad lite (free, just Google it) since I'm on Windows so as not to change the format. Flashed from recovery then fixed permission in Root Explorer. Worked like a charm.

[Q] Cpuwidget for CM7 RC1 ??

Hi guys...first post here.
I have been searchin the forums but have yet to find a straight answer.
I´m currently running CM7 RC1 mod on my Desire have the cpu scaling/ overclocking set accordingly. But I would love to have a widget for it.
Now I know there are a couple of apps out there that comes with widgets.
But is it OK to install thoose and just use the widget?
Won´t the apps "interfere" with the built in scaling and OC utility?
have you tried setcpu? it works great
I have on other mods...but I´m asking specifcaly on GM7 since it has built in OC tools. Will set cpu work without interfering with the built in OC tool ?
Don´t want to bork anything !

System tuner

i've tried to search the forum, google, youtube, but can't find one, is there a guide on how to use this app? SYSTEM TUNER
mikey0105 said:
i've tried to search the forum, google, youtube, but can't find one, is there a guide on how to use this app? SYSTEM TUNER
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You don't need a guide for the most part.
There's no reason to mess with most of the stuff it offers. Just mess with CPU and some of the stuff or voltages.
can you explain it further please? where can i change the voltage? and what does it do?
mikey0105 said:
can you explain it further please? where can i change the voltage? and what does it do?
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You only have the voltage option if your kernel supports it. The new Franco r10, Faux, and eternity should all support voltage option.
What do you do? It allows you to decrease voltages so the phone uses less energy thus saving more battery. Look in the respective threads to know safe/stable voltages. With you lack of knowledge on it (no offense) i'd recommend not messing around with it.
There's really nothing to do with system tuner right now besides undervolting. I'd recommend leaving everything else besides voltage stock.
Either way, I've found stock kernel to be the best still surprisingly as of right now. Best on battery and speed doesn't feel any different.
pewpewbangbang said:
You only have the voltage option if your kernel supports it. The new Franco r10, Faux, and eternity should all support voltage option.
What do you do? It allows you to decrease voltages so the phone uses less energy thus saving more battery. Look in the respective threads to know safe/stable voltages. With you lack of knowledge on it (no offense) i'd recommend not messing around with it.
There's really nothing to do with system tuner right now besides undervolting. I'd recommend leaving everything else besides voltage stock.
Either way, I've found stock kernel to be the best still surprisingly as of right now. Best on battery and speed doesn't feel any different.
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i do appreciate your input... thanks so much... i need to read and learn more before doing something..

[Q] Over/Under clocking

I was wondering on how exactly I do this? I looked through and seen people talking about it, but not how to do it. Can someone explain to me what it does, and how to do it?
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I was wondering on how exactly I do this? I looked through and seen people talking about it, but not how to do it. Can someone explain to me what it does, and how to do it?
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There are actually several ways to do this. The most popular of which are to have a rooted rom, install a separate application and use that application to modify your cpu speed. The more popular applications to do this are:
SetCPU
ROM Toolbox
ROM Toolbox light
I've used all of these and if I could suggest one to you, I would say ROM Toolbox, because it gives you a lot of other tools that SetCPU does not. HOWEVER, I find that in regards to overclocking/underclocking and setting profiles, SetCPU is much more handy and offers more customization.
VIDEO on overclocking and profiles with SetCPU
VIDEO on ROM Toolbox Pro
Freeroot said:
There are actually several ways to do this. The most popular of which are to have a rooted rom, install a separate application and use that application to modify your cpu speed. The more popular applications to do this are:
SetCPU
ROM Toolbox
ROM Toolbox light
I've used all of these and if I could suggest one to you, I would say ROM Toolbox, because it gives you a lot of other tools that SetCPU does not. HOWEVER, I find that in regards to overclocking/underclocking and setting profiles, SetCPU is much more handy and offers more customization.
VIDEO on overclocking and profiles with SetCPU
VIDEO on ROM Toolbox Pro
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Is there any certain configuration that you find best? Thanks for all the links and suggestions also!
System tuner pro is also nice. There is no " right" settings. Your phone might not like my settings profile. They are all different. I do however under clock. I see no lag on cm9 beta1. I use a Max CPU of 1ghz. I also under volt everything by -25 because -50 on Evert step crashes my phone. Yours may like it. Just remember do not push the set on boot button until you are sure your phone can handle the new setting.
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Is there any certain configuration that you find best? Thanks for all the links and suggestions also!
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It is pretty much a try what works. I find that over clocking is nice for certain things, but I like to have a long battery life as well, so I have mine set up so that the CPU is usually running ondemand 800-200 and for certain programs, ondemand 1200-500 and when the screen is turned off it is ondemand 500-200. I haven't had any problems and my battery life is generally very nice. Everyone's phone is different though.
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Performance Control app, overclocking

Has anyone tried installing the Performance Control app and messing with the CPU settings? Is there any reason why this shouldn't work? I tried searching but didn't find any info on this. It might be cool to have a possibility of overclocking the device, or potentially underclocking it to improve battery life.
I'm using the latest Slimkat, and I love it. Haven't tried CM yet.
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With our luck, the chances are none of the CPU governors are built in to the kernel other than the most basic. If you have the knowledge, build a governor module and try to make it work with one of the performance control apps. I have posted instructions on how to build a kernel module over the android development forums.
Judith007 said:
Has anyone tried installing the Performance Control app and messing with the CPU settings? Is there any reason why this shouldn't work? I tried searching but didn't find any info on this. It might be cool to have a possibility of overclocking the device, or potentially underclocking it to improve battery life.
I'm using the latest Slimkat, and I love it. Haven't tried CM yet.
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It requires kernel that supports overclocking. We dont have that yet. But overall this phone is pretty fast. Id be happy if we could one day have a fully functional camera and nfc.
Why would you want to overclock??
I agree that an overclock for this phone isn't necessary. It's not like, for example, the HP Touchpad, which greatly benefited from it. I was just curious if it was possible.

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