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This thread is somewhat different from others. I am fully aware that overclocking requires a custom kernel however with the Application "Galaxy Tuner" my CPU on my SGS i9000 can go 1.2GHZ with a custom Voodo Kernel not supporting Overclock. I am not sure what method the guy uses and he only allows it to be used 2 minutes at a time, so I was wondering if this would be just as risky / safe to do as going into a new kernel and doing such.
If the first is not possible and I would have to use a custom kernel as it is safer, please PM me some kind of contact information as I am afraid I will break my Phone as I use a custom Voodo kernel + DArkys EXTREME ROM 9.X
Still need to know wheter or not it is safe to overclock the way the application "Galaxy Tuner" does or if its SAFER to do it with a custom OC'ing kernel.
If last, I need some help over Skype / msn
I expect an answer when so many viewed this thread....
cocopara said:
I expect an answer when so many viewed this thread....
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I wouldn't expect anything, just because people like me view it doesn't mean we know anything about it.....why don't you email the author of the app.
spectre85 said:
I wouldn't expect anything, just because people like me view it doesn't mean we know anything about it.....why don't you email the author of the app.
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Exactly, views don't mean answers! It can be frustrating seeing a lot of views and no answer, but you must acknowledge that viewers may be looking for the answer themselves or just plain don't know. Be patient.
Well. Still, I am wondering about the overclocking that The application uses (Galaxy Tuner) because it manages to overclock a phone WITHOUT a custom OC'ing kernel. Hence i am wondering if it is just as SAFE to do as using a custom kernel.
If not, I need some guidance as I dont know how I can switch my kernel and update my ROM
The code to overclock existed on stock kernel sources apparently, it was just commented out.
When OC in this app is enabled, the CPU governor is changed to performance, and the clocks were changed. So I'd wager it's equivalent in terms of safety to a custom kernel.
Why only do the above for 5 minutes at a time when a custom kernel allows you to always have an overlclock? Just use a custom kernel..
I'm using a custom kernel to overclock to 1.2ghz and my battery is exactly the same as it's always been. I'm also underclocking to 100mhz with setCPU when the phone is idle so that's a big help. It's perfectly stable on mine but CPUs can differ so I suggest that if you do flash a custom kernel with overclock that you start lower and stress test just to make sure there are no issues. Also, don't save any voltage control settings as default until you have applied and stress tested.
Also, make sure to keep a spare kernel in zip form and always have backups.
I use super optimized kernel. Though I am looking for a 500-1000 HZ OC kernel. Any suggestion?
I don't know what method this app is using, but just due to my own paranoia I would say using a kernel with OC is safer. Too many horror stories of apps bricking phones due to small errors or badly written instructions.
Beyond that, it just takes experimenting. I am currently using DamienGTO's Ultimate Kernel OCed to 1200 and have had no problems with it, but there are a lot of high quality kernels available down in the Android Development forum. I suggest you install SGS Kernel Flasher from the market (a great app, makes kernel flashing painless and dead simple), download the newest versions of each kernel that says it supports OC, and spend a day flashing and testing. Just remember to disable any OC/UV, lagfixes or tweaks between flashings.
Hi, I've tried searching but what with the 30 second search delay and all the outdated threads, I'll ask afresh.
I have a rooted N1 with Set CPU running. Is there a simple way to overclock it, and to what speed?
What settings are recommended?
you need a custom kernel, than you can put your clock speed up to the speed, the **** allows you ( 1113, 1150 or 1190 Mhz)
my nexus can handle 1190 mhz, but there are not many kernels for this speed
have fun with your N1
BikerBoy030 said:
you need a custom kernel, than you can put your clock speed up to the speed, the **** allows you ( 1113, 1150 or 1190 Mhz)
my nexus can handle 1190 mhz, but there are not many kernels for this speed
have fun with your N1
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Sometimes misspellings are both funny and disasterous!
Most people say 1150 is the most you should run at for 24/7 use. I use 1113 on CM7 and the phone seems perfectly happy with this. Whether there is any noticable gain though is another matter
Thanks guys. Is there an easy guide to the recommended new kernel?
Will replacing the kernel lose me any data or SD card stuff or is it safe?
And will new updates like 2.3.4 come in from Google OTA?
Take this rom and you are happy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653598
2.6.38.4_AVS-CM7_CFS_20110429_1856.ZIP <<< with this,you would be happy
2.3.4? i can't see in the future but why shouldn't it come for our Nexus One
and sorry for my **** :s...i meaned cook of course
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/android-2-3-4-about-to-roll-out-to-nexus-s-available-for-download-now/
read it
Will this overwrite my data?
I'm confused about the difference between your suggested new "ROM" and the new "kernel" which is actually all I need for overclocking.
Do I have to get a new ROM to get a new kernel, or can I just get the new kernel on its own.
I like to keep things as close to stock as I can.
CJSnet said:
Will this overwrite my data?
I'm confused about the difference between your suggested new "ROM" and the new "kernel" which is actually all I need for overclocking.
Do I have to get a new ROM to get a new kernel, or can I just get the new kernel on its own.
I like to keep things as close to stock as I can.
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I believe all is required is that you are rooted. Then you can flash a new kernel. Think as a ROM as a new browser you would use to use your phone.
And no flashing kernels do not erase any data. HOWEVER always, always make a backup before flashing anything. Better to be safe than sorry.
Thanks, so the best new "kernel" (rather than ROM) to give me overclocking is?...
Most of the kernels floating around out there are compatible with and made for CM7 or one of its Kang's / and or variants. If you are running a stock ROM, a custom kernel may not be compatible with all of its features, ie the camera may force close etc...
Do a NANDROID, flash a custom kernel and then test. If certain functionalities are gone, restore your NANDROID and either live with stock or try a custom ROM.
Try Kernel Manager from the market
So I flashed CM7 but as predicted the camera doesn't load.
I wasn't able to take a nadroid backup. What else can I do to revert the kernel?
Please help.
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CJSnet said:
So I flashed CM7 but as predicted the camera doesn't load.
I wasn't able to take a nadroid backup. What else can I do to revert the kernel?
Please help.
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Try this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820172
efrant said:
Try this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820172
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I love you.
Hi there,
I am new to rooting and flashing etc
I have an LG Optimus 2X
I want to over clock my phone to 1.5GHz
I still have stock rom on froyo 2.2.2
LG-P990
Baseband 1035.21_20110614
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
Build number FRG83G
LGE Version LGP990-V10c
I have rooted with super one click.
Can someone please help me? I want to over clock to 1.5GHz and make it fast as possible. Could you please tell me step by step how to do this and what rom to use. I am currently on the stock rom. I have made a back up using rom manager. I have backed up all my apps using Titanium Backup. I may need another method for Nandroid Backup.
I heard that the update to Ginger bread was not good and has a bad camera app not like in 2.2.2. Is the rom and kernel that gives you 2.5GHz e.g. CM 7 going to be a different camera app to the one in froyo?
Thanks
Alright, luckily you have rooted so I don't have to explain that ...
First of all a titanium backup will just do fine so don't worry about that.
Second if you want to overclock you need to flash a custom overclock kernel on your phone. You can find many of those in the dev section of course. There are even custom overclock kernels for stock rom if you rather want to have stock instead of MIUI or CM.
So flashing a kernel goes as follows...
1. Download the kernel (duh.... )
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
4. Flash Kernel
(this will only work for you if you want to flash a custom kernel for stock roms of course)
Then your next question...
Uhm... Yeah, I think it's true that the camera app on Froyo is better than on other roms. At least that's what I've read in the many threads here on XDA.
Hope this helped
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WOW!! Thanks for the fast reply!! On other sites I would wait one day for an answer!
I would like to try cm7.1 stable but I am not sure if I would like it and I have never flashed a rom so a bit nervous.
What are you running currently?
Haha, but this is not just some other site this is XDA!
Currently I'm running a CM7.2 KANG + IronKernel with vadonkas Powersave patch. You can find IronKernel in the dev section of course.
If you want to try CM then I think you should also try a. CM7.2 KANG. Those are better than just ordinary CM7.0.1. Note that if you want to try cm, you have to do a full wipe in recovery mode (wipe data, cache, dalvik) but you can always restore your data with titanium backup.
What you also could do in case everything goes wrong (I highly doubt it) is to make a total rom backup from your stock rom so you can always go back to stock. You do this by going to ROM manager and click on backup ROM. To restore the backup you go to recovery and click on restore backup.
Personally I like CM more than any other rom because it's very smooth and has a nice UI. But this of course is just a matter of taste.
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Is there really a kernel thaf allows overclocking to 1.5ghz on o2x? Because I only know spica's Horse power kernel did implemented it, but because there are so few devices that can run 1.5ghz stable, it was dropped back to 1.4ghz.
In fact there are many kernels which can run 1.5 Ghz stable. For example IronKernel, VorkKernel and Swiftextreme you can find them all in the dev section.
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You should precise that the above kernels are only for CM7.
On stock ROMs you can use Spica's kernels and FPS dr4go's ones.
On stock ROMs it was decided to get rid of 1.5 as depending of hardware flaws, some had great instability, and no real gain compared to 1408 MHz.
AFAIK, those speeds are not necessary for daily use... You won't gain much subjective smoothness I guess, with a good kernel at stock speed it's very snappy.
But you'll loose battery much more faster. Even 'non Tegra Zone' games are very fluid at stock speed, as most of them have been designed for monocore phones...
The only gain should be if you regularly read MKV HD films.
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Haha, but this is not just some other site this is XDA!
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Haha. What is KANG?
Striatum_bdr said:
You should precise that the above kernels are only for CM7.
On stock ROMs you can use Spica's kernels and FPS dr4go's ones.
On stock ROMs it was decided to get rid of 1.5 as depending of hardware flaws, some had great instability, and no real gain compared to 1408 MHz.
AFAIK, those speeds are not necessary for daily use... You won't gain much subjective smoothness I guess, with a good kernel at stock speed it's very snappy.
But you'll loose battery much more faster. Even 'non Tegra Zone' games are very fluid at stock speed, as most of them have been designed for monocore phones...
The only gain should be if you regularly read MKV HD films.
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Oops yeah you're right
A KANG is a CM rom but then developed by some developers outside cyanogen. They use cyanogens source code and improve it to as they want. Often they put new or other things in the rom those are referred as cherry-picks. So a KANG is actually an improved CM stable ROM.
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Ok. Thanks.
Could you please provide links for all the files I need?
They are all in development section, easy to find ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421425
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359307
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414507
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295486
plus all custom stock based ROMs with most of the time custom kernel included:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334220
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334220
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405012
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410662
Thanks but I honestly don't know which one to flash
How do I get all this CM7.2 KANG + IronKernel with vadonkas Powersave patch?
What is the vadonkas powersave patch?
Is the CM7.2 KANG a single rom?
Yes. Flash the ROM in first of my previous answer (Temasek's Kang). Then grab Ironkernel in the kernel thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359307).
Vadonka : it's a script you add to any ROM you want, here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310272&page=12 .... Search in posts Vadonka's signature, there are links for his script.
You should be aware that cm7 is nothing like stock LG roms. CM7 has original gingerbread looks and feel.
Thank you.
I am going to flash soon just a few more questions.
In the Ironkerne download page there are lots of files and there is:
ironkrnL32-20120103h0852.zip
ironkrnL96-20120103h0852.zip
ironkrnL64-20120103h0852.zip
Which one must I get the 32, 96 or 64?
Temasek's Kang:
He said "I've not tested those bluetooth stuffs I just added, so don't ask me."
Does this mean bluetooth might not work?
vadonkas Powersave patch:
Is the "CM7 kernel only (version: 2.6.32.45) for O2X" one I must use?
tablighs said:
You should be aware that cm7 is nothing like stock LG roms. CM7 has original gingerbread looks and feel.
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Would it be difficult to use? I use Go Launcher ex for home screen. I also use Widget Locker Lockscreen for lockscreen. Does this hide the gingerbread looks and feel?
Trystan34 said:
Thank you.
I am going to flash soon just a few more questions.
In the Ironkerne download page there are lots of files and there is:
ironkrnL32-20120103h0852.zip
ironkrnL96-20120103h0852.zip
ironkrnL64-20120103h0852.zip
Which one must I get the 32, 96 or 64?
Temasek's Kang:
He said "I've not tested those bluetooth stuffs I just added, so don't ask me."
Does this mean bluetooth might not work?
vadonkas Powersave patch:
Is the "CM7 kernel only (version: 2.6.32.45) for O2X" one I must use?
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Hey again
IronKernel also comes with a ramhack for your phone. So 32, 64 and 96 just means the amount of extra mb ram for your phone.
However note that this ramhack also comes with a prize namely:
32 MB = no reboot possible
64 MB = 1080 p video recording and reboot doesn't work
96 MB = no reboot and no 1080 p/720 p video recording and some heavily textured 3d games might not work. Also for some reason the camera doesn't work either.
More info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359307
Second question:
It might not work, but you can always try it or just read the replies from other users. They'll inform whether it works or not. However you can assume that it works since it's a fairly recent KANG.
Third Question:
Yep, just flash it right over your IronKernel. You might want to wipe cache and Dalvik first. (at least that's what I did)
Or what you also could do is directly flash vadonkas hybrid on your phone. This contains already the latest IronKernel with patch.
Then your last question:
I'm using Go Launcher and widgetlocker too and yeah it will hide the gingerbread theme definitely if you install other themes for cm and for Go Launcher. Like for example ICS.
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I don't need a ram hack.
What is ICS?
All I want to do is use a new good rom that has not bloat ware and stuff to slow it down, over clock to 1.5 and when screen is off under clock to save battery.
Now I don't want to do a ram hack since I don't know what it is or why I need it.
I am now confused. please help.
Bluetooth works since long in CM (that means a couple of month at least lol), but to test A2DP (bluetooth audio pairing to listen music on external devices) you must have... a dedicated device, and probably Temasek doesn't have one.
I don't kown anything in IronKernels, I don't use CM7 anymore.
If you want to try stock without bloat I think Gueste 2X is a good choice. I clearly think 1.5GHz OC is not a critical point to evaluate a ROM/Kernel.
What's gueste 2x??
Since nobody seems to check the Q&A forum [Q] Kernel compiled in Ubuntu 12.04 fails
So i havent worked on a kernel in a while and decided id start workin on one again. Well I recently updated to 12.04 lts and no changes to my old source I just did a test compile and it wont boot. Same toolchain, source, ramdisk, etc.
Is there some sort of issue with compiling on 12.04?
Even redownloaded the source from my github and tried the toolchain recommended by samsung, stock tool chain, and 3 others and i still get nuthin. Just trying to compile a 2.2 kernel for the vibrant. No source i download works am i missing something?
does ANYONE have any ideas? I dont care who you are just something! I been at this for a freakin week and cant figure it out, ......i've changed nuthing but the OS and i really dont want to have to redo my entire setup because it is such a huge pain
Are you sure the kernel works? What is causing it to not boot?
I build ICS kernels just fine.
Check this and update tools for 12.04 http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html
trailblazerz11 said:
Are you sure the kernel works? What is causing it to not boot?
I build ICS kernels just fine.
Check this and update tools for 12.04 http://source.android.com/source/initializing.html
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100% sure it works, its the same source as my old nightly# 3 kernel which i can flash and works fine. Its a 2.2 kernel so thatd be the main diff there, and I've already done the setup of the build environment. I dont get past the vibrant logo so i have no idea what the problem is >.< its driving me nuts
i tried the linaro TC, 2 diff code sourcery, google toolchain even, and no luck
I even started a fresh kernel from scratch and added just the EXT4/voodoo stuff and my ramdisk and still nuthin
so i remade my voodoo ramdisk and that still doesnt work.
I'm out of ideas, I've quadruple checked to make sure all my tools and erthing are installed......idk what the issue is
Not a developer but wouldn't downgrading to an older Ubuntu fix the problem? Btw I loved your gingerbread kernels and I hope you can get back to the top again Aim for 400mb ram with 720p and you will achieve something high
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Not a developer but wouldn't downgrading to an older Ubuntu fix the problem? Btw I loved your gingerbread kernels and I hope you can get back to the top again Aim for 400mb ram with 720p and you will achieve something high
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Id rather not but it seems that might be the case -_- I gotta look into how well older versions of ubuntu suppport the BullDozer cores before i do i guess.....
also I only made GB kernels for the NS4g i think ? o .o Vibrant I had been workin on it but I like being able to have MSAA in my games and what felt like greater stability, so i scrapt the new projects in favor of specific features i use :3
Ecotox I really wish you or another dev could make an updated CM7.2 kernel with Voodoo Color, OC/UV, and performance tweaks since Glitch is outdated and probably won't be updated for CM7.2. I know most devs have gone to ICS kernels, but CM 7.2 is still snappier and better for gaming then ICS.
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Ecotox I really wish you or another dev could make an updated CM7.2 kernel with Voodoo Color, OC/UV, and performance tweaks since Glitch is outdated and probably won't be updated for CM7.2. I know most devs have gone to ICS kernels, but CM 7.2 is still snappier and better for gaming then ICS.
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I've been gone working on a game project, so I really haven't been doing much android stuff in months. If I get some time I might but can't make promises. Don't take this the wrong way but I'm looking for some help if anyone has any ideas not requests or compliments on previous work (though both are appreciated)
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Can you use windows xp to compile kernels?
helikido said:
Can you use windows xp to compile kernels?
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no
10 char
No but ty for the try....looks like imma have to revert back to 11.10...so let it be known for best results on compiling android use Ubuntu 11. If u have Ubuntu 12 and it works fine then leave it and good for u
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Hey there! Try downgrading gcc and g++ to version 4.4. If that doesn't work you can always just set up a dev VM in xen or vmware instead of blowing away the whole box. Hope that helps.
Hello! First timer here to flashing and custom ROMing and have read as much as I possibly can but need some clarification before I proceed.
Background:
Let my family borrow my iPhone 4S while they travel so I'm using this SGH-T679. I have to stay in touch with them via Viber, Skype, and Hangouts (using GVPhone for Google Voice calls). After installing those apps the phone slowed down to a crawl and became a very frustrating experience;
the specs at this time were Android 2.3.5 and Baseband T679UVKJ1, stock and unrooted.
After reading that T-mobile released 2.3.6, I followed the upgrade instructions here;
now the specs are Android 2.3.6 and Baseband T679UVLK2, stock and unrooted.
For awhile I thought it was going well, but now I'm back to having frustrating experiences. It seems like memory management is terrible.
Desire:
I wonder if one of the KitKat roms will help alleviate some of the memory issues and better support the communication apps I need. Any advice? Or should I go with a custom Gingerbread or ICS ROM?
I'm leaning towards CyanogenMod 11 20140714-UNOFFICIAL by jfbs (however I also see a thread for CM11 by cars1189 but I can't figure out the difference, maybe question for a different thread).
[Q]:
I understand the first step is to install a Recovery. In the ROM thread the options are listed as:
CWM 6.0.5.0 md5sum: 4bfb28bcf29dc04243df246860f24940
Recovery for flashing in Odin CWM 6.0.5.0 md5sum: b5856bd395248af1c74dac8b92cd258e
So can I just transfer "Odin CWM 6.0.5.0" to root of device and install via powering on the phone and entering stock recovery by pressing & holding Power + Volume-Down?
When the phone was on 2.3.5, Power + Volume-Down and Power + Volume-Up (ODIN Download Mode from what I understand) yielded different modes. But now on 2.3.6, only Power + Volume-Down yields any kind of recovery option. That's why I'm wondering if installing CWM via stock recovery still holds for Android 2.3.6.
Appreciate you reading and thanks for your help!
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Hello! First timer here to flashing and custom ROMing and have read as much as I possibly can but need some clarification before I proceed.
Background:
Let my family borrow my iPhone 4S while they travel so I'm using this SGH-T679. I have to stay in touch with them via Viber, Skype, and Hangouts (using GVPhone for Google Voice calls). After installing those apps the phone slowed down to a crawl and became a very frustrating experience;
the specs at this time were Android 2.3.5 and Baseband T679UVKJ1, stock and unrooted.
After reading that T-mobile released 2.3.6, I followed the upgrade instructions here;
now the specs are Android 2.3.6 and Baseband T679UVLK2, stock and unrooted.
For awhile I thought it was going well, but now I'm back to having frustrating experiences. It seems like memory management is terrible.
Desire:
I wonder if one of the KitKat roms will help alleviate some of the memory issues and better support the communication apps I need. Any advice? Or should I go with a custom Gingerbread or ICS ROM?
I'm leaning towards CyanogenMod 11 20140714-UNOFFICIAL by jfbs (however I also see a thread for CM11 by cars1189 but I can't figure out the difference, maybe question for a different thread).
[Q]:
I understand the first step is to install a Recovery. In the ROM thread the options are listed as:
CWM 6.0.5.0 md5sum: 4bfb28bcf29dc04243df246860f24940
Recovery for flashing in Odin CWM 6.0.5.0 md5sum: b5856bd395248af1c74dac8b92cd258e
So can I just transfer "Odin CWM 6.0.5.0" to root of device and install via powering on the phone and entering stock recovery by pressing & holding Power + Volume-Down?
When the phone was on 2.3.5, Power + Volume-Down and Power + Volume-Up (ODIN Download Mode from what I understand) yielded different modes. But now on 2.3.6, only Power + Volume-Down yields any kind of recovery option. That's why I'm wondering if installing CWM via stock recovery still holds for Android 2.3.6.
Appreciate you reading and thanks for your help!
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install cwm via odin, Jfbs posted link for odin pc app that is needed to do it in one of his rom ops i believe in the same op as the rom your are pondering on upgrading to. either way you need the odin files and usb drivers. as far as a rom with better memory and faster performance well any kk rom will do that or for older roms cars1189 CM Mass OP as cm10 and 10.1. reason being the new hybrid ion/pmem. compared to the old stock pmem based. now if you want battery battery life and even faster performance use a oc kernel and use an app like performance control to change the voltage and cpu frequency settings to your liking you can check my op in gen section for our phones for more details and guide for it.
EDIT yes the files are in the that rom op you mentioned 3 post down xD
I'm not a dev but from my experience with Viber, I have learned that this app uses a lot of memory. I have stopped using it for awhile cuz it was using over 30mb of my ram. So the best advice I have for you is not to install apps that you won't use often. Just use the strict minimum. For the memory management I also use Greenify to put asleep any app I'm not using often. This app in my case doesn't use over 5mb of ram but saves me over 50mb of memory when needed. But just be wise when selecting which apps to put asleep. I also use NovaLauncher as it is faster then any other I've tried and it's not hard on memory cache. Also other adive like @TripFX said, any KitKat rom can help you with memory management and performance. Me i use the lastest build of CM11 by @cars1189 with the Christopher oc kernel.
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theking1st said:
I'm not a dev but from my experience with Viber, I have learned that this app uses a lot of memory. I have stopped using it for awhile cuz it was using over 30mb of my ram. So the best advice I have for you is not to install apps that you won't use often. Just use the strict minimum. For the memory management I also use Greenify to put asleep any app I'm not using often. This app in my case doesn't use over 5mb of ram but saves me over 50mb of memory when needed. But just be wise when selecting which apps to put asleep. I also use NovaLauncher as it is faster then any other I've tried and it's not hard on memory cache. Also other adive like @TripFX said, any KitKat rom can help you with memory management and performance. Me i use the lastest build of CM11 by @cars1189 with the Christopher oc kernel.
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Another advice also is to avoid modding too much your user interface cause for a phone like this it will make it slower, from my experience. Hope I could help! . (All these suggestions are from experiences i had and that helped me better manage my phone performances.) ?
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install cwm via odin, Jfbs posted link for odin pc app that is needed to do it in one of his rom ops i believe in the same op as the rom your are pondering on upgrading to. either way you need the odin files and usb drivers. as far as a rom with better memory and faster performance well any kk rom will do that or for older roms cars1189 CM Mass OP as cm10 and 10.1. reason being the new hybrid ion/pmem. compared to the old stock pmem based. now if you want battery battery life and even faster performance use a oc kernel and use an app like performance control to change the voltage and cpu frequency settings to your liking you can check my op in gen section for our phones for more details and guide for it.
EDIT yes the files are in the that rom op you mentioned 3 post down xD
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Hey! So I wanted to post an update about my experience...
After realizing the reference to Odin is actually a PC application, I decided to just install via Samsung Recovery.
Unfortunately from Power Off, pressing the Power + Volume Up buttons did not start recovery.
I had to use the method from the XDA Exhibit Wiki:
Pull the battery from your phone.
Connect phone to your pc via usb.
Press & hold Volume-up
Insert battery
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It's weird because on stock 2.3.5 I was able to start recovery from Power Off, but after OTA 2.3.6 baseband T679UVLK2 it no longer works. I wonder if flashing baseband T679UVLG3 or flash2stock will get back that ability. Anyway, I might try that later, right now it's setup with what I need.
I flashed CM11 by jfbs and it's working quite smoothly. Even when free memory drops below 100MB it works well. Amazing what a ROM change can do
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I read your OC and UV to perfection safely and easy guide !!! and I'm definitely bookmarking it for future exploration. Sometimes the battery gets so warm that I'm more comfortable leaving it in stock settings for now.
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I'm not a dev but from my experience with Viber, I have learned that this app uses a lot of memory. I have stopped using it for awhile cuz it was using over 30mb of my ram. So the best advice I have for you is not to install apps that you won't use often. Just use the strict minimum. For the memory management I also use Greenify to put asleep any app I'm not using often. This app in my case doesn't use over 5mb of ram but saves me over 50mb of memory when needed. But just be wise when selecting which apps to put asleep. I also use NovaLauncher as it is faster then any other I've tried and it's not hard on memory cache. Also other adive like @TripFX said, any KitKat rom can help you with memory management and performance. Me i use the lastest build of CM11 by @cars1189 with the Christopher oc kernel.
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Another advice also is to avoid modding too much your user interface cause for a phone like this it will make it slower, from my experience. Hope I could help! . (All these suggestions are from experiences i had and that helped me better manage my phone performances.) ?
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Appreciate your tips. You're right about Viber and communication apps, they're all using between 20-30MB each, but I need them so I'm leaving them on for now.
I'll definitely have to check out Greenify.
Also appreciate your tip about NovaLauncher, as I witnessed a few niggling issues with Trebuchet Launcher upon initial boot up after flashing the ROM.
I've limited my UI customization based upon your advice, I just have one page for apps and Google Now page to the left (I initially installed BaNkS GApps Minimal 4.4.4 but then flashed on top GApps Minimal GoogleSearch and AOSP Calendar Sync Addonas I was missing typing by voice and calendar events).
Do you know if there is a post/thread where I can find out the difference between kernels available for this phone?
I see for CM11 by cars1189 that there is ADC/Linaro Kernel and Christopher K^Kernel, but I can't find a comparison between the two.
Thinking of Future: Is it ok to dirty flash CM11 by cars1189 over CM11 by jfbs, or is formatting everything recommended?
Thanks for the replies fellas!
as far as basebands go that jfbs posted. either will work and there really isn't i a difference between the 2 and flashing either one should cause any harm to you phone that i'm aware of as i have personally tried both on same phone.
personally i never dirty flash but thats just my preference. however dirty flashing cross rom authors i would definitely do a clean install even devs would agree with that.
as far as warm battery you could undervolt it without overclocking to reduce the temp more so then how much temp increase you get from upping the frequency. So no matter what i would find my cpu's lowest stable voltage as it will give you longer battery life and lower temps. as long as your stable voltage is under 1.200mhv however i haven't heard anyone not be able to use 1.100mhv at stock frequency. how ever i would still start from stock voltage 1.2mhv and lower by 0.025mhv (1.175) test it out for a bit open and close and so forth. then lower it again by same about. and do so for each frequency below what set max frequency for.
TripFX said:
as far as basebands go that jfbs posted. either will work and there really isn't i a difference between the 2 and flashing either one should cause any harm to you phone that i'm aware of as i have personally tried both on same phone.
personally i never dirty flash but thats just my preference. however dirty flashing cross rom authors i would definitely do a clean install even devs would agree with that.
as far as warm battery you could undervolt it without overclocking to reduce the temp more so then how much temp increase you get from upping the frequency. So no matter what i would find my cpu's lowest stable voltage as it will give you longer battery life and lower temps. as long as your stable voltage is under 1.200mhv however i haven't heard anyone not be able to use 1.100mhv at stock frequency. how ever i would still start from stock voltage 1.2mhv and lower by 0.025mhv (1.175) test it out for a bit open and close and so forth. then lower it again by same about. and do so for each frequency below what set max frequency for.
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Ok, Clean Install it is.
As far as App + App Data Backup & Restore is concerned when flashing a new ROM, I have read about a variety of methods.
Method 1:
eushaun99 said:
You have to wipe system, cache and dalvik first then reflash your ROM and gapps.
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Meaning, no need to Wipe Data. So all of your Downloaded Apps + Data will still be on the phone after flashing new ROM.
Method 2:
Wipe Everything.
Flash New ROM and Gapps.
Advanced Restore of Data and Cache Partitions via Recovery.
Method 3:
Wipe Everything.
Flash New ROM and Gapps.
Restore Apps + Data via program like Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer, etc.
I like the idea of Method 1, but I think you recommend Method 3?
What is your current ROM + Kernel setup if you don't mind me asking?
I think I may undervolt using the same settings from your OC and UV Guide. I figure it's the same phone, processor, etc.
ZHXS said:
Ok, Clean Install it is.
As far as App + App Data Backup & Restore is concerned when flashing a new ROM, I have read about a variety of methods.
Method 1:
Meaning, no need to Wipe Data. So all of your Downloaded Apps + Data will still be on the phone after flashing new ROM.
Method 2:
Wipe Everything.
Flash New ROM and Gapps.
Advanced Restore of Data and Cache Partitions via Recovery.
Method 3:
Wipe Everything.
Flash New ROM and Gapps.
Restore Apps + Data via program like Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer, etc.
I like the idea of Method 1, but I think you recommend Method 3?
What is your current ROM + Kernel setup if you don't mind me asking?
I think I may undervolt using the same settings from your OC and UV Guide. I figure it's the same phone, processor, etc.
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I've had an issue in the past (Being builds of cm11) doing that but not during aoip days and had gapp issues. regardless of the 3 methods. as far as backing and restoring user apps+data. use es file explorer to copy apks to either sdcard. then connect phone to pc and make a new folder on desktop then copy all the apks and data to that folder. then after doing complete clean install and setting up the phone the way like it ( mods, advance settings, oc, uv, etc. then copy back over to sdcard then move the apks back to the original directory you pulled it from. However im just super cautious as it could have just be a fluke bug in cm11 that may have already been fixed. but as far as back up it which ever works best for you.
private testing mahdi build with rom. still using the settings that are in oc/uc guide. as far as kernels my phone does much better with jfbs stock rom kernels as they already have oc/uc support by default and has a much high user ram space that is stable. jfbs roms i think are for the more advance users that like to tweak everything where cars1198 is better for the everyday user. Hence why i use jfbs roms and wife uses cars1198 roms.
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private testing mahdi build with rom. still using the settings that are in oc/uc guide. as far as kernels my phone does much better with jfbs stock rom kernels as they already have oc/uc support by default and has a much high user ram space that is stable. jfbs roms i think are for the more advance users that like to tweak everything where cars1198 is better for the everyday user. Hence why i use jfbs roms and wife uses cars1198 roms.
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Thanks for all the great info you've been providing!
Which Kernel is she using with cars1198's CM11? ADC/Linaro Kernel, Christopher K^Kernel, jfbs?
Judging from the last few pages of jfbs' CM11 OP, it doesn't appear he will update any longer
ZHXS said:
Thanks for all the great info you've been providing!
Which Kernel is she using with cars1198's CM11? ADC/Linaro Kernel, Christopher K^Kernel, jfbs?
Judging from the last few pages of jfbs' CM11 OP, it doesn't appear he will update any longer
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K^Kernel hm and as far as jfbs it's hit and miss as far as newer roms and so forth go. Im not in a rush as he has done more than enough for our device and for free along with helping lots of users including but not limited to rude users. So expect him to do what he think is best and if someone doesn't like it they can just deal with it. I'm happy with the phone even as is. I mean this phone is uberly outdated hardware wise and has been really stressed to it limits even beyond anything rom before kitkat roms came out. However that's not to mention it prolly wouldn't have been possible without arco86, adc team, and others. So when/if he does i'm grateful for what he gives us. same for cars1198 and other devs on this site. Not saying anything bad about you but just giving a short version of where things are at.
FYI most people here on xda just prefer you either clicking the thanks button if you the post was useful or if it a bug related then logcats and brief description of the problem and wait patiently for someone who knows to either A) if dev - fixes it or asks for more info. B) if other user- tries to help you out if possible. Also as always even it something isn't to your liking the it would be wiser and nicer to post something like "Hey I really don't like X if you don't mind can you do X. If you are to busy or like X the way it is, that is fine and thank you for helping the community and good luck on you project."
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K^Kernel hm and as far as jfbs it's hit and miss as far as newer roms and so forth go. Im not in a rush as he has done more than enough for our device and for free along with helping lots of users including but not limited to rude users. So expect him to do what he think is best and if someone doesn't like it they can just deal with it. I'm happy with the phone even as is. I mean this phone is uberly outdated hardware wise and has been really stressed to it limits even beyond anything rom before kitkat roms came out. However that's not to mention it prolly wouldn't have been possible without arco86, adc team, and others. So when/if he does i'm grateful for what he gives us. same for cars1198 and other devs on this site. Not saying anything bad about you but just giving a short version of where things are at.
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Totally agree with you on all points. I'm very happy with the current state - I'm not planning to move to another ROM anytime soon. The way I see it, most of the monthly updates appear to be incremental changes, and not something that will radically alter the core functionality of the phone.
It's amazing development still happening for this 3 year old device.
Alright! Looks like @ZHXS you've found all the answers you needed.
I'm using the latest CM11 build by @cars1189. I don't remember what the difference between both kernels in cars' thread is, but I definitely know that the Christopher kernel is for OC and UV because it is the kernel i'm using right now. I will check it out again and come back at you when I find out.
For flashing one ROM over the other one I have done it many times (I don't know if it is fine or not but from the replies I think that it's not recommended) but i didn't encounter any trouble. Just but sure to nandroid before you flash on top. Also if it is an update of the same ROM you are running, it shouldn't cause any trouble in the future. The only thing is that if you had Xposed framework activated before the update, after the update you will have to reactivate it again because with an update of the ROM, Xposed framework gets deactivated. Also I would recommend a nandroid before the update just in case. :good:
Also for the launcher, I have just found out that the home launcher of the Z3 has been ported and I tried it out. And I got to say, it is definitely faster than NovaLauncher in my phone. It takes less more time to go back when I press the home button from anywhere I'm in the phone. It doesn't have too much tweaks and personalisation like NovaLauncher, but hey with this phone the simpler the faster. The only down side with this launcher is that there is an empty spot under the dock that creates a waste of screen space. Here is one of my screenshot:
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The thread author said that he(she, I don't know) is working on it so we might see a fix for it. But if you want to check it out, here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/port-xperia-z3-home-7-0-0-14-t2868655
That's all I had to say, happy to help you if you have any other question that I can answer.
I tested both kernels and it turns out that the ADC kernel looks like just a regular kernel. I had to do the flashing of the kernels on the 7-7-14 build because the ADC kernel was not available for the 8-28-14 build, and for the replies in the thread, the kernels for the 7-7-14 build and previous builds are not compatible with the 8-28-14 build. But I flashed it on the 7-7-14 build it did not show me any OC or UV settings and options. But I think that there is something else about this kernel that I don't know the presence of. But the Christopher kernel showed me OC and UV options so this kernel is definitely for OC and UV. There are also different versions of the Christopher kernel so you can check them out if you want.
And also the Xperia Z3 launcher port has been updated! The empty space under the dock has been removed. Looks like this now.
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If you want to check it out make sure to download the Home-superuser-nonav.apk . It's done by @Sahaab (just wanted to s/o him)
theking1st said:
I tested both kernels and it turns out that the ADC kernel looks like just a regular kernel. I had to do the flashing of the kernels on the 7-7-14 build because the ADC kernel was not available for the 8-28-14 build, and for the replies in the thread, the kernels for the 7-7-14 build and previous builds are not compatible with the 8-28-14 build. But I flashed it on the 7-7-14 build it did not show me any OC or UV settings and options. But I think that there is something else about this kernel that I don't know the presence of. But the Christopher kernel showed me OC and UV options so this kernel is definitely for OC and UV. There are also different versions of the Christopher kernel so you can check them out if you want.
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Wow @theking1st, going above & beyond testing the kernels! Thanks for the info man.
I'm kind of eager to OC now since after adding Google Search it's a bit slower again. I think I'll do that tonight, start fresh.:good:
ZHXS said:
Wow @theking1st, going above & beyond testing the kernels! Thanks for the info man.
I'm kind of eager to OC now since after adding Google Search it's a bit slower again. I think I'll do that tonight, start fresh.:good:
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besides the oc and uc there they both use different optimizations and default kernel tweaks. Personally i like having the oc and uv option. you can make it run faster then stock while having lower temps and longer battery life as well as faster charging wile the phone is actually on. Powered off its the same no matter what ya do as far as how fast it charges. also if your fine with the speed i;d still recommend undervolting as you can run at stable at lower mv then stock. How low you can goes varies from person to person but in general im sure you can run 1.2GHZ @ 1.150mv compared to stock 1ghz @ 1.200mv. if ya can go lower stable then kudos for getting a lucky kudos for getting a decent made chip. follow my oc/uv guide in the gen section if your new to it and you will be just fine and safely.