[Q] Stock CPU Speeds? - G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone, I've got a seemingly dumb question, but does the stock V510, the GPE, only have 3 cpu frequencies? All I can see is 1728mhz, 1026mhz, and 384mhz. Seriously?! I guess that helps this tablet feel so fast, but I've rooted my fair share of Android devices, and I can't remember EVER having a stock kernel with only 3 frequency steps. Any idea why this was chosen for this device?

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[NOOB QUESTION] Overclocking

I have no experience overclocking a mobile device, so I have no knowledge about what is standard/good/bad/safe/unsafe. Basically I want to overclock my Gnex but I don't want to shorten its lifespan. What's a safe amount to overclock to that won't be bad in the long run for my Gnex? (Running Franco M4)
fredryk said:
I have no experience overclocking a mobile device, so I have no knowledge about what is standard/good/bad/safe/unsafe. Basically I want to overclock my Gnex but I don't want to shorten its lifespan. What's a safe amount to overclock to that won't be bad in the long run for my Gnex? (Running Franco M4)
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I've personally never found a reason to overclock this phone at all, and that's usually the best for lifetime preservation.
As far as I know recommended maximum speed of CPU is 1,5ghz, so theoretically it is safe to overclock it to this amount. But I don't know if the build of GN for example do not make the CPU heat more what can cause less life time in such speed.
JaiaV said:
I've personally never found a reason to overclock this phone at all, and that's usually the best for lifetime preservation.
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Hate it when people do this.
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A- In my experience, best to not hit the gym or swim....
Q- Getting a new car, any auggestions?
A- Best not to get one. Take the bus...
I'm running francos latest kernel. I just picked the highest OC on the list (1344mhz). I think the non-stable goes higher.
THS1989 said:
Hate it when people do this.
Q- What's a good gym/pool nearby?
A- In my experience, best to not hit the gym or swim....
Q- Getting a new car, any auggestions?
A- Best not to get one. Take the bus...
I'm running francos latest kernel. I just picked the highest OC on the list (1344mhz). I think the non-stable goes higher.
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Non stable goes to 1500mhz.
About the "to overclock or not to overclock" discussion, i'm leaning towards not needed YET. The phone still packs a punch when it comes to gaming and such IMO.
OP says he is noob with these things aswell, so it might be wise to wait a little and get some android experience before jumping on the OC train.
That beeing said. Every cpu is different so one cpu can be clocked to 1500mhz while a different one will fail when beeing clocked to 1300. You just have to try different clock speeds and check if it is stable or not. The cpu have built in throtteling when temperature limits are reached.
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Some n00b questions regarding Overclocking/Kernals

Hi guys,
I've got a Galaxy S3 via Rogers, rooted, running the rom Triune II, I haven't messed around with custom Kernals (tbh haven't figured that out really), I recently installed SetCPU to overclock my S3 for running graphic intensive/slow loading games like Asphalt 7, etc.
So far for that purpose it's been amazing, the games literally open twice as fast. I've setup SetCPU for a variety of CPU changes, ie. higher speeds for graphic intensive games, lower speed for screen off while charging (ie. overnight) and it seems to be working great.
My questions are:
Can "overclocking" damange my device? Ie. I know that obviously overclocking shreds through battery life, but is playing a game at the top speed available on SetCPU (1512 Mhz) bad over a prolonged period?
Also, am I not reaping the full benefits of over/underclocking having a custom kernal installed?
Also...nother totally n00b one, if the S3 is capable of reaching the "overclocked" max speed, why doesn't it in the stock ROM? I just don't quite get that....is it because the battery life would be terrible and people would blame Samsung for it?
Never had a issue overclocking. And I've overclocked every phone I've owned beside the iPhone.
As far as how much better it will make your phone it depends. Depends on the rom too. I've noticed better benchmark results yet not always better real world results.
I use it more for the ability to underclock, and overclock when necessary.
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a little off but do you know of a way to measure the temperature of the phone (when you overclock/or even normally) ?
My phone does heat up sometimes
For over/underclocking there must be support for it built in kernel ! So if stock kernel doesn't support it you cannot probably change frequencies without changing kernel on stock Rom !
Also read the kernel's documentation - stable frequencies will be listed there - jumping back and forth these frequencies won't cause any troubles apart from the obvious battery drainage depending on your settings
Sianspheric said:
Hi guys,
I've got a Galaxy S3 via Rogers, rooted, running the rom Triune II, I haven't messed around with custom Kernals (tbh haven't figured that out really), I recently installed SetCPU to overclock my S3 for running graphic intensive/slow loading games like Asphalt 7, etc.
So far for that purpose it's been amazing, the games literally open twice as fast. I've setup SetCPU for a variety of CPU changes, ie. higher speeds for graphic intensive games, lower speed for screen off while charging (ie. overnight) and it seems to be working great.
My questions are:
Can "overclocking" damange my device? Ie. I know that obviously overclocking shreds through battery life, but is playing a game at the top speed available on SetCPU (1512 Mhz) bad over a prolonged period?
Also, am I not reaping the full benefits of over/underclocking having a custom kernal installed?
Also...nother totally n00b one, if the S3 is capable of reaching the "overclocked" max speed, why doesn't it in the stock ROM? I just don't quite get that....is it because the battery life would be terrible and people would blame Samsung for it?
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Yes overclocking can damage your cpu from overheating, some even believe it may reduce the lifespan of you cpu.
If you are running 1512 max you are running stock mhz, that isn't overclocked. You cannot run a stock Sammy kernel and overclock it unless it's been recompile..to be overclocked.
I recommend ktoonsez kernel it can be overclocked to 2106mhz and underclocked to 96mhz. As well as undervolting support which is pretty much essential for overclocking because an undervolt will make your phone produce less heat by lowering the voltage your phone requires when running.
To answer your second question, yes you are not reaping any benefits without a custom kernel, this is evident.
To answer the last. The stock kernel is maxed at 1512 because that is the best mhz for the STOCK Sammy kernel performance and battery wise. Also its possible that overheating happened when they set the max at higher mhz during their tests.
Some good general knowledge if you decide to overclock, would be learning how to and what undervolting does for your phone. You can read up on that here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33282284
Ktoonsez kernel thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28399829
Make sure you download the right one for your rom!
If after reading about undervolting and installing kernel and would like some safe undervolting and gov/scheduler settings let me know! You can also find many other settings here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31539830
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Sorry that kernal thread is a bit confusing.
Does that Kernal only exist for the stock carrier ROM and CM?
I'm using Triune II, if the kernal doesn't exist for that ROM then I take it I have to change ROM's?
Sianspheric said:
Sorry that kernal thread is a bit confusing.
Does that Kernal only exist for the stock carrier ROM and CM?
I'm using Triune II, if the kernal doesn't exist for that ROM then I take it I have to change ROM's?
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No. Triune is a TW based ROM. Therefore, you need to download KToonsez TW kernel. Keep in mind there is a ICS TW kernel, and then there is a JB TW kernel.
There are other kernels out there. Faux123 has a good one. It is capable of OC to 1.8Ghz, I believe.
Sianspheric said:
Sorry that kernal thread is a bit confusing.
Does that Kernal only exist for the stock carrier ROM and CM?
I'm using Triune II, if the kernal doesn't exist for that ROM then I take it I have to change ROM's?
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Download the one titled touchwiz and whatever version you are running be it ice cream sandwich touchwiz, or jellybean touchwiz.
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[Q] Flashing Rom & Kernel of different version of M8?

Hi, thanks for reading.
I am a HongKonger. As I know, the global version of M8 is using the snapdragon801AB while Asia version is using the snapdragon801AC. I know the only different of the two cpu is simply overclocking to different frequency. Would the different make development very difficult to support the two at the same time? Or it will just be the same?
I afraid there will be less support for the Asia M8. Will this happen?
I am so sorry that my English is not good enough. Hope you guys could understand what I'm talking about.
Thanks.
CPU Difference
Hi.
I suggest you to be extra cautious about cross-flashing.
S801AB and AC are two different CPU although they are almost identical structure wise speaking.
What might really happen if you cross flash is that ROMs for AB doesn't have a proper CPU scheduler for AC. I am talking about the voltage input for CPU. You might very likely be running AC (0.8V required) with AB's voltage (1.0V). Sure, your CPU can take this little voltage surplus but in the long run this is no different than chronic suicide. The best way to get a proper ROM is to request for one that is made specifically for AC variance. Or, if I had to guess, keeping your stock kernel might do the trick here.
All in all, be very careful.

Will there eventually be kernels available?

I have the tab pro 8.4, are kernels currently in development? What are you guys using to overclock?
Not now.
Crpalmer is working on a kernel and if he releases that then I think we could expect one for custom roms.
And this tablet doesn't need overclock. Nor will it handle it. The only thing that would be helpful is voltage control. it gets hot enough as it is.
If you really want a performance boost root it and change the cpu governer to performance. It locks the cpu at 2. 3 ghz. (the tablet will get insanely hot though)
Hamza Murad said:
Not now.
Crpalmer is working on a kernel and if he releases that then I think we could expect one for custom roms.
And this tablet doesn't need overclock. Nor will it handle it. The only thing that would be helpful is voltage control. it gets hot enough as it is.
If you really want a performance boost root it and change the cpu governer to performance. It locks the cpu at 2. 3 ghz. (the tablet will get insanely hot though)
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I am not working on a custom kernel. I am working on a new kernel to be the CM kernel but it will still be stock voltages and speeds...

[Q] Stock CPU Speeds?!

Hi everyone, I've got a seemingly dumb question, but does the stock V510, the GPE, only have 3 cpu frequencies? All I can see is 1728mhz, 1026mhz, and 384mhz. Seriously?! I guess that helps this tablet feel so fast, but I've rooted my fair share of Android devices, and I can't remember EVER having a stock kernel with only 3 frequency steps. Any idea why this was chosen for this device?
The Horak said:
Hi everyone, I've got a seemingly dumb question, but does the stock V510, the GPE, only have 3 cpu frequencies? All I can see is 1728mhz, 1026mhz, and 384mhz. Seriously?! I guess that helps this tablet feel so fast, but I've rooted my fair share of Android devices, and I can't remember EVER having a stock kernel with only 3 frequency steps. Any idea why this was chosen for this device?
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What governed are you using? This is more of a feature than a drawback. It allows for relatively fast speeds under average load without ramping. On-demand does this.
Its the On Demand. Stock. I get that. Just weird that a 1.7 GHz processor only has 3 steps in its speeds: minimum, medium, and max.

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