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Overclock and kernel question

I would like to boost my performance a little bit either through another kernel or overclocking or both. How do you overclock the Dinc, and do some kernels overclock better than others? Thanks for any help.

Certain kernels have higher overclocking ceilings than others but none are "better", per se, for overclocking. Check out setCPU or CM7 has overclocking preferences built in.
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Ok cool.
I am running cm7 but also have setcpu, is one preferred over the other? And as far as overclocking, do you just start increasing the speed slowly until you get it where you want or it becomes unstable?
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I would just use the built in OC of CM7, I've heard that using both can cause conflicts. And yes, just bump up your frequency bit by bit and if you start getting reboots or freezes, dial it back. For AOSP kernels, I've founds incredikernel to work really well, then invisiblek, then tiamat. Though incredikernel does have a lower OC ceiling than the others.
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"kernel manager pro" in the market may also be useful for you. It keeps up to date on which kernels work specifically for your device and you can flash from the app. I'm currently using Tiamat 4.0.2. It will clock to 1228MHz

DUMB QUESTION...I think

So on the miui.us.us latest after installing tiamat kernel everything works great...but do I need to install something like setCPU(which I would like to avoid) to set clock speeds etc etc. I'm pretty sure you do seeing how I can't find it anywhere in settings. I know in roms such as mexdroid and the like new kernels replace "performance settings". So I'm thinking I need to use setCPU.
Thanks for any help given
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I'm not completely sure about that specific kernel, but its a pretty good idea to run SetCPU if your ROM doesn't include CPU settings.
For example, if the kernel you installed OC's up to 1.5ghz or something, you may prefer to run at a lower frequency. SetCPU is probably a good idea. Also, if you want to run at 1.5ghz you're going to need SetCPU profiles for heat and screen off, etc.

martonikaj said:
I'm not completely sure about that specific kernel, but its a pretty good idea to run SetCPU if your ROM doesn't include CPU settings.
For example, if the kernel you installed OC's up to 1.5ghz or something, you may prefer to run at a lower frequency. SetCPU is probably a good idea. Also, if you want to run at 1.5ghz you're going to need SetCPU profiles for heat and screen off, etc.
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Thanks for response. I know all about setCPU, I just don't like it. But yeah looks like that's the only option. Although miui.us seems to be clocked at 1GHz so I think I'll just stick with that.
Thanks again...and tiamat kernel works great on it
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Spastic909 said:
Thanks for response. I know all about setCPU, I just don't like it. But yeah looks like that's the only option. Although miui.us seems to be clocked at 1GHz so I think I'll just stick with that.
Thanks again...and tiamat kernel works great on it
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Good. Yea I don't like setCPU either. I use the built in controls in CM7. If you're happy with the stock clock speed and don't have issues you won't need to use it.
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Governors Resetting

Hey guys, I'm running Virtuous Unity 2.39 and I flashed Dres' 21 Kernel (forgive me, I probably just completely botched his name). The problem is, on Rom Toolbox, everytime I switch the governor to smartassv2 and clock it to 1209 MHz, it never stays, even with apply on boot checked. It always reverts back to 1152 MHz and ondemand. Any help?

I believe that is the way it is set up b/c it uses an oc daemon that only stops when using an app that is used specifically for oc or oc/uv such as setcpu if you take a look at the virtuous site it should have more info.
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dreamkiller80 said:
I believe that is the way it is set up b/c it uses an oc daemon that only stops when using an app that is used specifically for oc or oc/uv such as setcpu if you take a look at the virtuous site it should have more info.
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This is true, there's a conflict between Virtuous' OC Daemon and any app that manually adjusts kernel/CPU settings.
I think that if you install one of these though, the OC Daemon is immediately disabled. I have the same issue with ROM Toolbox on my i717 Note, but that's because we don't have a custom kernel as yet

[Q] Overclocking MIUI

I have been using MIUI-GB as my DD after trying out many ROMs.
The free memory is an issue which i can manage easily with built-in app killer.
I was wondering how do i overclock my processor as there is no OC daemon or any other app in the ROM ??

download set cpu or similar app in market (i prefer set cpu you though) know that this will only work for you with certain kernels but chances are whatever one came with your miui version allows for overclocking/undervolting. if for some strange reason it dosent find a compatible kernel and flash it over your rom

demkantor said:
download set cpu or similar app in market (i prefer set cpu you though) know that this will only work for you with certain kernels but chances are whatever one came with your miui version allows for overclocking/undervolting. if for some strange reason it dosent find a compatible kernel and flash it over your rom
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I installed "CPU Control Lite" and oc'ed my phone to 1.2Ghz. It said you kernel does not support UV'ing. But after oc'ing, my phone is behaving strangely. Launcher is forcecrashing. While playing music, if a notification comes, the music app crashes. Is it because of oc'ing or rom issue???

Can't say for sure but if it started after overclocking than this is more than likely the cause. Try 1.0ghz
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Try setcpu, or cpu tuner. Just try. I use setcpu, ov until 2ghz
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As dem' says, try 1gHz to start. You may find that stock speeds with a better governor makes it more responsive.
Also you should have to kill apps unless they are causing problems. When you say 'built in app killer' do you mean in the app management in settings or is it an app that came with the rom?
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Franco kernel?

I just flashed the Franco kernel. Its pretty dang smooth. I think I'll enjoy it and since it is my first kernel on any device I'm very impressed to see the difference between this and stock.
My question is how do I actually use the kernel? I've got setcpu so I believe the first step is done. I know how to use it to over clock, but what about voltages?
How do y'all have it set up?
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Stock Franco

You can control your kernel with the franco kernel updater app or with terminal commands. Setcpu will indeed also allow to control parts of the kernel's functionality.
As for undervolting: differs per device. Try values that work for you and don't set them on boot before you know they are stable (prevent bootloops). Also, do a bit of reading on smartreflex voltage calibration.
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