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[Q] Overclock Question

Hi. I have a S-Off, perm rooted T-Mobile G2 and would like to use this method to overclock my phone:http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/14/ho...ted-s-off-t-mobile-mytouch-4g-or-t-mobile-g2/
Q1: Is it recommended?
Q2: It requires me to use a custom ROM, which I do not want to. Is there an "original" rom that has ADB Remounting which I can use instead?
Thanks in advance.

I'm not able to view the method you've posted from where I'm at right now, but I can tell you that the most stable, "permanent" overclocking experience I ever found when on stock rom is CM's BaconBits (which includes an overclocking kernel among other things) used in conjunction with SetCPU.
you will need Clockworkmod recovery installed on your phone to flash the baconbits zip. I'm guessing you already have this - if not, you just need to install Rom Manager and you will be able to flash cwm recovery through the app.
from there, all you need to do is install setCPU (it's free here on XDA - just search for it) and use it to set your clock speeds.
easy as pie method for overclocking on stock rom.. and my guess is that it will be more stable than anything you get from theunlockr - it seems to me most of their tutorials are a bit outdated for the vision.

Download ROM Manager and use it to download Pershoot's kernel.
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blackknightavalon said:
Download ROM Manager and use it to download Pershoot's kernel.
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you can try pershoot's as well, but I will say that it did not play nice with my G2's stock froyo rom. this was a few months ago though so maybe there has been a remedy and it's working swimmingly now.
if you get pershoot's kernel to work, I would recommend it over baconbits as pershoot is constantly updating and improving it.

Just to clarify.... You need to change your kernel to overclock not your rom. A lot of roms include an overclocked kernel but that doesnt mean you cant flash a kernel with your stock rom. Make sure you set up a heat profile with setcpu so you dont fry your phone.
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Thanks guys for all your help.
I went with a more simple solution, and flashed CM7.
Now it looks as nice as the original and has 1.5GHz overclock.
Do I need to set heat profiles for CM7 or the stable release will take care of it?

[Q] Overclocking issue

I couldnt find any information to help my issue and i have been looking for a while. Months ago i was really trying to OC my phone. No matter what kernel or rom I used I could never get it over the default clock speed. I finally found one rom EVO.ZONE.RED.1.20.11 That would allow me to OC. In setcpu I could go over the default clock speed (i dont know how high off the top of my head). Is there any reason why that one rom allows me to OC but no others do? If so I want to try and duplicate it with other roms. Thanks.

OC ability is determined by the kernel. The ROM you were using had a custom kernel with that feature baked in. if you want to OC just flash a new kernel, but make sure it's compatible with whatever ROM you're using

flying_low said:
OC ability is determined by the kernel. The ROM you were using had a custom kernel with that feature baked in. if you want to OC just flash a new kernel, but make sure it's compatible with whatever ROM you're using
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Yeah... i undersand that. I tried multiple roms and kernels with no luck. Just that one Rom. Trying to figure out why, rather than flash kernel after kernel.

c0011j said:
Yeah... i undersand that. I tried multiple roms and kernels with no luck. Just that one Rom. Trying to figure out why, rather than flash kernel after kernel.
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try a netrachy-toastmod Kernel that allows for some overclocking also you might have to disable Perflock By clicking menu then selecting Perflock Disabler if you are using a sense based rom.

[Q] Evo 4G Kernel

I just recently installed a custom ROM and i wanted to overclock my Evo because it was laging a bit but i heard that to overclock your evo you have to have a custom kernel. I have no idea what a kernel even is, lol. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me a good kernel, that i can use to both overclock my fone, and that won't brick it. If it helps im using the Longed Shooter ROM. And just to let you know, im new to this stuff so go just a tadddd bit easy on me
Evo 4G
Sprint
Longed shooter
Anam RA
Currently rooted and s-off
Ty in advance

Do you mean shooter E3D?
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Check my signature for my guide, explains everything about Sense and kernels and overclocking/underclocking!
My favorite kernel is ChopSuey, and my guide explains how to install and mostly everything you need to know about about kernels
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chopsuey, goldenmonkey, poonsense and freedom are the current gingersense kernels meaning they run on android 2. 3. 3 Roms with sense tiamat, savaged-zen are the aosp kernels I know of off hand as I don't run aosp my particular phone doesn't like aosp for some reason after an hr or 2 every aosp Rom bootloops. I personally run The EVO classic v 0. 0. 3 with more freedom v. 9 golden monkey 1. 1 or chopsuey 9. 2. 7 depending on what I need battery performance or hdmi chopsuey 9,. 2. 7 runs hdmi well on my phone aggressive or more freedom give me good batterylife. and goldenmonkey gives me good performance for heavy graphics gaming but sacrifices the batterylife a bit just pick one or more to test download to ur SD and save somewhere ull. remember it go to recovery wipe cache dalvik cache repeat repeat again for good measure flash and test it out give it a few days to settle in b4 deciding to switch it up and if after 3 days or a week u don't like a particular kernel repeat process with ur next choice. I keep all my roms kernels mods and such in folders labeled what they are and for which Rom if thy are mods inside a folder labeled 0.roms,mods,kernels so its the first folder in my recovery to save my volume rocker some abuse scrolling in recovery

Johnameen said:
I just recently installed a custom ROM and i wanted to overclock my Evo because it was laging a bit but i heard that to overclock your evo you have to have a custom kernel. I have no idea what a kernel even is, lol. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me a good kernel, that i can use to both overclock my fone, and that won't brick it. If it helps im using the Longed Shooter ROM. And just to let you know, im new to this stuff so go just a tadddd bit easy on me
Evo 4G
Sprint
Longed shooter
Anam RA
Currently rooted and s-off
Ty in advance
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what rom did you flash? if it was a aosp rom check out the link in my sig for other aosp roms/kernels. in my thread there is also a link to another thread on how to set up everything

sense rom - sense kernel (chopsuey, freedom, etc)
aosp rom - aosp kernel (tiamot, cm kernel, etc.)
Its really a preference on which ones you like and how your phone reacts

What is a kernal

I am running the mik ROM 3.0 and I am not sure what a custom kernal is or how to flash a kernal is it the same as a rom?? How do I apply a kernal while using my ROM?? I have searched the forums and couldn't find an answer plz help me out thanx
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reaper559 said:
I am running the mik ROM 3.0 and I am not sure what a custom kernal is or how to flash a kernal is it the same as a rom?? How do I apply a kernal while using my ROM?? I have searched the forums and couldn't find an answer plz help me out thanx
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A custom kernel lets you overclock and under clock. So you can actually choose what speed you want your phone to run. First download the kernel put it on the root of your sdcard (not in any folders) go to recovery wipe cache and dalvik cache then flash kernel then reboot
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The kernel controls certain hardware functions such as process scheduling, CPU clock speeds and voltages, frames per second, battery charge/discharge behaviors, etc. The best possible "layman's" analogy that I can think of is that a kernel is similar to hardware drivers that you install onto a computer. The drivers tell your system how to use whatever hardware components you've got installed.
There are a few rules with kernels though. You can't just download any kernel, flash it, and go on your way.
1. Sense kernels ONLY work with Sense ROMs. AOSP kernels ONLY work with AOSP ROMs.
2. Don't use a HAVS kernel if you're using setcpu.
3. Don't bother flashing a kernel if you don't know what a kernel is or are incapable of reading the sticky, at the top of this forum, whose sole purpose is to explain everything about kernels. Because chances are you're just going to screw up your phone.
Threads about kernels are one of the most common questions on this site, next to battery life issues and ROM preferences. Use the search feature. I guarantee there are a million threads that have already answered your question. If all else fails.....Google.
Edit: kernels do more than just letting you overclock your cpu like evo4gnoob said. If you don't know what a kernel is then you probably shouldn't be overclocking your phone anyway. And no, overclocking your Evolution is not like overclocking your computer. Again, you're likely to damage your phone if you just go and start tinkering without a clue as to what you're actually doing.

[Q] Do you usually flash a kernal before or after the rom?

Hi guys,
It's been so long since I have flashed a new kernal, is it better to flash them before or after you flash a rom?
are there any recommendations you fine XDA members have for kernals if I want to use it with the latest AOKP
Thanks for the help!

Since most roms come with their own kernel, I flash the Rom first, then whichever kernel I plan on using.
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boot into recovery.
wipe wipe wipe
flash rom
flash gapps is needed
if want, flash desired kernel
reboot.
wait for all apps to sync,
if needed, reboot into recovery and flash a theme.
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Thanks for the help!

MarcMaiden said:
Thanks for the help!
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np
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Kernel is always after the rom.
Rom's install a kernel themselves that will completely overwrite any kernel you had set.
I use LeanKernel. And stick to the stable versions.
But that's my preference. You'll have to flash a few to decide.
Kernel testing itself is a bit of a bore. You need to test each kernel for at least a full battery cycle to see how it responds for you.
Also keep in mind that you can tweak kernel settings like color control, sound control, undervolting, clock speeds, and cpu governors if you want more customization.

After the rom ... roms contain kernels so it overwrites any kernel installed already ...
Don't forget to wipe your Davlik Cache before flashing your kernel

Please Suggest a good order
custom Rom
Super Su
Gapps
custom kernel
or whichever order is good after ROM..?!!

How to tweak a kernel?
Jubakuba said:
Kernel is always after the rom.
Rom's install a kernel themselves that will completely overwrite any kernel you had set.
I use LeanKernel. And stick to the stable versions.
But that's my preference. You'll have to flash a few to decide.
Kernel testing itself is a bit of a bore. You need to test each kernel for at least a full battery cycle to see how it responds for you.
Also keep in mind that you can tweak kernel settings like color control, sound control, undervolting, clock speeds, and cpu governors if you want more customization.
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GREETINGZ JUBA
Would just like 4 u 2 know that I most sincerely appreciate the knowledge that u put down in ur post, I found it 2 be most insightful & madly helpful. Now, as for that kernel tweaking u mentioned, wut is the tweaking process?, & where is the kernel located?, & lastly, how would I navigate 2 it'z location? Thx a mill in advance my lady peace. P.S. Luv the name.