Best Kernal for battery life and/or performance - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm on Bali 1.8.8UV, I was on Bullet, but is there another good Kernal?
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i had the best battery life with bali kernel....but now i don't own a vibrant
recently i went to Bionix-v 1.3.1 b/c of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16138333&highlight=battery+life#post16138333

Best battery life on Bali

i need to adjust my kernal (bullet)...how do i use setcpu LOL. it doesnt give me the option for vibrant and the custom freq. setting isnt working. it says is your sd umounted from pc....

BalI or DragonMODz ULP
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MikeJennni said:
i need to adjust my kernal (bullet)...how do i use setcpu LOL. it doesnt give me the option for vibrant and the custom freq. setting isnt working. it says is your sd umounted from pc....
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Not positive, but I don't think Bullet supports user configurable voltages.
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Well setcpu says im running 528 ghz lol. Embarrassing. Hmm wierd
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MikeJennni said:
Well setcpu says im running 528 ghz lol. Embarrassing. Hmm wierd
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528 ghz!! holy crap...that's amazing
Anyway, go to superuser..look for SetCpu under Apps. click on it and hit allow

laylovj said:
528 ghz!! holy crap...that's amazing
Anyway, go to superuser..look for SetCpu under Apps. click on it and hit allow
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Real life doesn't even run at 538 ghz ...
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Nabeel10 said:
Real life doesn't even run at 538 ghz ...
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its going to be great when they actually have phones that fast or even a 4ghz phone would be more than enough

maybe you can try bullet kernel.

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its going to be great when they actually have phones that fast or even a 4ghz phone would be more than enough
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Knowing this world, it will be greater
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Best kernels for battery life are either Bali-X 1.2, or Immortality v2.1

I would recommend you try all of the aforementioned kernels and see which one works best with your phone. I'll put some links below to kernels that are said to provide good battery life. Make sure you choose the UV download of your choice.
Bali
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043947
SUPER_DragonMODz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049894
Overstock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967861

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Okay so can someone explain why the Nexus S can handle overclocks ours can't?

Why?
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What do you mean? How high are they overclocking the Nexus S?
Lots of Vibrants are oc'ed to 1400 with good stability.
Bionix-v1.2
Dragon kernel v4 Test4
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What do you mean? How high are they overclocking the Nexus S?
Lots of Vibrants are oc'ed to 1400 with good stability.
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Dragon kernel v4 Test4
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But all nexus s's are good to overclock
Unlike the vibrant I can't oc
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Have you tried Dragon 4? It was MUCH more stable for me.
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Yes The Team Whiskey-/ Dragon and some of the Eugene kernels can over clock very well I had one 1.45 The problem with o.c is the battery drain
But any of those do well in the over clocking world.
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But all nexus s's are good to overclock
Unlike the vibrant I can't oc
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Im pretty sure its not all the nexus s.. Some phones can handles better than others...ur just unlucky.get another one
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Why?
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Because you touch yourself at night.. lmao I'm sorry I couldn't help it 8P
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theebest said:
Because you touch yourself at night.. lmao I'm sorry I couldn't help it 8P
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Haha Family Guy
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It could just mean that the developers of Nexus S put a higher voltage at the higher clock speed, which also means that it kills your phone faster.
You don't gain something from nothing. Oh and I am not talking about battery life....
dragon 3.6 overckolcked to 1.4 has battery almost as good as stock ! DoW doesent because it overclocks gpu at the same time and this is whats jams your phone when u run graphic benchmark.
bartek25 said:
dragon 3.6 overckolcked to 1.4 has battery almost as good as stock ! DoW doesent because it overclocks gpu at the same time and this is whats jams your phone when u run graphic benchmark.
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Ooohhhh so can they not overclock the gpu?
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dragon kernel . get it
bartek25 said:
dragon kernel . get it
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I have but I can only run up to 1.28 not 1.4 I know I can run. 1.3 because the dow 1.3 old kernel ran flawless
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Alanrocks15 said:
Why?
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A newer device with (in all likelihood...this is a guess based on decades of experience with CPU's) a newer revision stepping of the Hummingbird CPU. CPU/GPU manufacturers are ALWAYS fine tuning their designs, primarily for higher yields and better stability. This plays out predictably in the desktop x86 environment with concepts like speed-binning and overclocking in that arena, so it should come as no surprise that this plays out in other areas as well.
Newer board layout with design experience gleaned from manufacturing a few million Galaxy S devices? Reduced capacitance and resistance issues due to layout changes, altering of support components, changing trace lengths...etc, so on and so forth. All of these things can play out for significant and measurable improvements in stability. Manufacturers learn as they "do", the same as we do.
In other words, there are all sorts of easily plausible reasons why.
These sorts of things all have a significant effect in the desktop/laptop system world, so there is no reason to assume they wouldn't carry over to the smartphone universe.

[Q] Froyo Kernal recommendations?

Hey guys, I've been flashing roms and kernels for a while now so i know how to do so. I was just wondering what kernel you guys are using right now and which one gives you best battery life. Currently I'm running Immortality v2 but i am getting persistent SOD's after a few hours of screen off. I would like something that could last me a whole day which is about 18 hours of just moderate texting and occasional browsing. I have tried the bali UV kernel but i cant get it to work for a full day for some reason.
Btw, I'm running bionix 1.3.1
I recommend Cmenards Overstock Kernel. In my opinion he makes the best ones around.
Simply Honey 3.9.1 powered by a 1.2ghz Bullet kernel..Simply Badass \m/
Bullet 1.42 bionix ng works perfect for me with heavy use tho dont expect to get through a whole day but on the other hand did I mention it was fast as hell!!
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Bali for sure
jlg19753 said:
Bullet 1.42 bionix ng works perfect for me with heavy use tho dont expect to get through a whole day but on the other hand did I mention it was fast as hell!!
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I go between Bali and Super DragonMODz. Both are great.
For those who say bali. Which one? The UV right? And it doesn't work with set cpu or volt. ctrl. So does it require any setup?
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[Q] best kernal for bionix v 1.3.1?

just flashed bionixs v 1.3.1 and wondering what you all think i should run for the kernal? like to overclock a bit but save battery at the same time. ideas?
Bali 1.2
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What are you looking for with the kernel
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^ what he said.
To expand on that, you have two Bali variants to choose from if you're looking for battery life to be better. There is Bali-X 1.2, which is overclockable to 1.2ghz and gives you total control of undervolting (with the use of Voltage Control app). This is more for hands-on use, where you can tinker with different voltages for potentially greater battery life savings with deeper UV action from -25, -50, -75, and so on across all frequencies.
If you just want something simple right out the box that you don't have to tweak anything to, there is Bali 1.8.8UV. This is a kernel (kernel, not kernal, please make note of that for the future ) which is -25 all across the board. This is the "flash it and forget it" kernel if you don't feel like doing any tinkering around and want the benefits of an undervolted kernel and don't really have or feel the need for the 1.2ghz availability.
Link for Bali is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043947
Happy flashing!
Immortal is good to
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thanks guys im gonna try the bali 1.8.8
flashed. havnt noticed a diff yet. charging the battery to full. il give it a few days and see how it goes.
bullet is also good
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flashed. havnt noticed a diff yet. charging the battery to full. il give it a few days and see how it goes.
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Check out an app called Battery Graph which gives you a simple visual of your battery use over time. Also, don't forget to do battery calibration (using a handy app by the same name) to reset your battery stats for a fresh start on the new kernel.
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Check out an app called Battery Graph which gives you a simple visual of your battery use over time. Also, don't forget to do battery calibration (using a handy app by the same name) to reset your battery stats for a fresh start on the new kernel.
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so i calibrated the battery last night let it die and charged it back up.
HOLY HELL am i getting awesome battery life. will do a full test tonight/tomorrow and show results
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so i calibrated the battery last night let it die and charged it back up.
HOLY HELL am i getting awesome battery life. will do a full test tonight/tomorrow and show results
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Try project V anf Bali X you'll forget where you left your charger.
Vibrant+MIUI
im gonna rock this rom for awhile.
I've tried most kernels and put them under the same controlled stress tests.
On my phone, Bali 1.2 is the winner.
Allows you to OC/UV whichever way you want. Use Voltage Control or SetCpu to play with the settings.
Immortality is a close second but I'd still go with Bali for a smidge better battery life.
Bullet is u want your phone to scream!!!! Hell with the battery i like having a beast in my pocket!!! Just pack two batteries lol
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I am running bionix with bali 1.8.8uv and loving it.
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Bullet is u want your phone to scream!!!! Hell with the battery i like having a beast in my pocket!!! Just pack two batteries lol
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I have 3 and 2 extended batteries xD
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Do Kernels affect GPS? I am also running Bionix 1.3.1 and can't get the GPS to work at all
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Do Kernels affect GPS? I am also running Bionix 1.3.1 and can't get the GPS to work at all
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They do. I'm running Bali 1.8.8 and it works but others have better luck running the Overstock kernel. You could also find Jellette's thread and get the s.gps.2.zip file (not in the op but like around pg.20 so u gonna have to look) and flash it then download Samsung gps restore from the market and run that then you should be set. Luck homie.
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They do. I'm running Bali 1.8.8 and it works but others have better luck running the Overstock kernel. You could also find Jellette's thread and get the s.gps.2.zip file (not in the op but like around pg.20 so u gonna have to look) and flash it then download Samsung gps restore from the market and run that then you should be set. Luck homie.
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Thanks bud
yea this is better than my last setup (nero 5 w/vodoo stock kernel)

[Q] Glitch 11.1 Question

I flashed the Glitch kernel...
this where I'm still a learning n00b...
I get the Glitch graphic when the phone is powering on but how do I know if this kernel is FULLY working? Or is it?
If you get the glitch boot animation and your phone is properly running...odds are its installed fine, but you should go and grab voltage control from the market so you can overclock and under volt to gain the most from this kernel.
Voltage control will also verify whether or not you have the glitch kernel since it doesn't work with stock kernels.
As side note I also recommend grabbing cpu spy (also in market) to see what speeds your processor is running at.
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I'm still a n00b too, but I'll try to help
FordDenny said:
I flashed the Glitch kernel...
this where I'm still a learning n00b...
I get the Glitch graphic when the phone is powering on but how do I know if this kernel is FULLY working? Or is it?
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well you're seeing the glitch image, so it is working. I can't remember if the lagfix is enabled by default, if so, then you really do nothing. If not, then enable it with clockworkmod.
What I usually do is download Quadrant from the market and run a benchmark. If lagfix is not enabled your score should be around 850ish, if it is enabled, you should get 1500ish score.
Hope this helps... which rom are you using? and how do you find it?
-Maniac
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well you're seeing the glitch image, so it is working. I can't remember if the lagfix is enabled by default, if so, then you really do nothing. If not, then enable it with clockworkmod.
What I usually do is download Quadrant from the market and run a benchmark. If lagfix is not enabled your score should be around 850ish, if it is enabled, you should get 1500ish score.
Hope this helps... which rom are you using? and how do you find it?
-Maniac
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MTD doesn't use lagfix. Which the glitch kernel for vzw fascinate is only to be used on, mtd roms.
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I got everything you guys mentioned.
Ran the Quadrant thing, scored a 1784.
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I have CM7. I get the Nightlies daily.
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Yeah it isn't voodoo lagfix, just voodoo sound and color. MTD runs better than voodoo ext4.
If you get the glitch boot logo then it worked, you're on glitch. To get the most out of it download Voltage Control and Voodoo Control from the market, voltage control lets you control the CPU and voltages to save battery and get performance customizations while voodoo control gives you some cool options with sound to enhance the quality of music and color to make the screen look however you want.
Now I hit over 2,000. I have no idea what it means, lol.
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FordDenny said:
Now I hit over 2,000. I have no idea what it means, lol.
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It a benchmark.. quadrant runs a series of tests.. i.e. memory read/write speeds, cpu, graphics, etc.. the it gices a score on each test, combines them, and compares them with other phone models.
I think I'm beginning to understand.
I went to the Voltage Control and jacked it up to 1700mhz and this phone basically flies out of my hand, and the battery life basically dies. So I lowered it.
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If you can do that without the phone messing up, you're on the right leakage. lol
The new glitch 12 release has some recommended setting you can try out.
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It's still beta, right? I want to wait until it's stable. Isn't that the best idea?
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No, beta doesn't mean "it isn't ready for people to use" but just that it isn't fully 110% stable and still might have some bugs. It'll probably never be "stable" just because of the spotty hardware and other issues, but I've been on glitch since it came out and it has been perfectly stable. If you wait for an officially stable release you'll likely never get to experience the awesomeness that is Glitch.
v12, like v11, has been rock solid for me as well.
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Ok so what level of leakage should I get??? Suggestions????
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Help me out, guys.
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FordDenny said:
Ok so what level of leakage should I get??? Suggestions????
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Start with high and with your way down in leakage and see which is the most stable or can handle the most overclocking...all phones are different and handle leakage values differently but i'm pretty sure that low leakage is the most efficient and generates the least amount of heat but some phones will preform the best and be the most stable on medium or high..experimentation is probably the best answer
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Thank you, sir.
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anyone have a problem with autobrightness?

Overclocking issues

I'm currently on The Unofficial v1.5 and supposedly it supports overclocking up to 1.9 ghz. Has anyone else using this rom noticed that when you raise the clock speed that high it just reboots constantly? Its supposed to be able to support it, so have I done something wrong?
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tmb993 said:
I'm currently on The Unofficial v1.5 and supposedly it supports overclocking up to 1.9 ghz. Has anyone else using this rom noticed that when you raise the clock speed that high it just reboots constantly? Its supposed to be able to support it, so have I done something wrong?
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Most kernels say 1.9 but u should stay at 1.83. 1.9 creates bootloop
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Yes...it does bootloop alot at that speed.. the safest speed is 1.83 or even 1.89 that's plenty of enough speed without any problems...
tmb993 said:
I'm currently on The Unofficial v1.5 and supposedly it supports overclocking up to 1.9 ghz. Has anyone else using this rom noticed that when you raise the clock speed that high it just reboots constantly? Its supposed to be able to support it, so have I done something wrong?
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1.94 os max speed if u read it says 1.83 stable
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The max speed on any device is always unstable. Actually most of the time the top two or three speeds ar always unstable. It also depends on the device too. My Note and your Note may not be stable at the same speed and the rom has nothing to do with it, its the chip in your phone. I remember I had a Touch Pro 2 once that most people could only over clock to 710MHz but a few of us could overclock to 786MHz. I have my Note running pretty stable at 1836 but I have seen some people complaing about bootloops at that speed so it really depends on your device. Remeber when testing out clock speeds make sure that you never check "Apply At Boot" in case the speed is not stable and only check it when you find a stable speed. Her's a video of someone running stable at 1890MHz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4hd5jG1ztc
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The max speed on any device is always unstable. Actually most of the time the top two or three speeds ar always unstable. It also depends on the device too. My Note and your Note may not be stable at the same speed and the rom has nothing to do with it, its the chip in your phone. I remember I had a Touch Pro 2 once that most people could only over clock to 710MHz but a few of us could overclock to 786MHz. I have my Note running pretty stable at 1836 but I have seen some people complaing about bootloops at that speed so it really depends on your device. Remeber when testing out clock speeds make sure that you never check "Apply At Boot" in case the speed is not stable and only check it when you find a stable speed. Her's a video of someone running stable at 1890MHz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4hd5jG1ztc
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Ur right its called a hot reboot
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Thanks guys. Been running solid at 1.83 ghz. Min around 702 MHz. Battery lasts almost all day. Anyone found better settings for battery life?
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tmb993 said:
Thanks guys. Been running solid at 1.83 ghz. Min around 702 MHz. Battery lasts almost all day. Anyone found better settings for battery life?
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Yes. Leave it at 1.5max and 192min. If you're not doing anything that requires oc'ing, why set it high.
would that cm9 1.5 ?
if so , where are you over clocking from ?
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Yes. Leave it at 1.5max and 192min. If you're not doing anything that requires oc'ing, why set it high.
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It runs sooo much smoother overclocked. But ill try what you said.
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tmb993 said:
Thanks guys. Been running solid at 1.83 ghz. Min around 702 MHz. Battery lasts almost all day. Anyone found better settings for battery life?
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384 min 1836 max is the best one use lagfree on setcpu
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JB calhoun said:
384 min 1836 max is the best one use lagfree on setcpu
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Is it true that 384 is the minimum samsungs can run? I used to have my atrix down to 192 and it worked fine (tegra 2)
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Is it true that 384 is the minimum samsungs can run? I used to have my atrix down to 192 and it worked fine (tegra 2)
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No it can go down to 192
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Just a tip if you overclock your CPU it will drain the battery life faster keep this in mind.....
The unofficial v1.5 rom came with an OC tool. If I downloaded another one, say SetCPU, will it just override the native tool?
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tmb993 said:
The unofficial v1.5 rom came with an OC tool. If I downloaded another one, say SetCPU, will it just override the native tool?
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I don't know is because i never rooted my device and i know im missing out a ton of features im going to keep stock for a while is because i like how my phone works at the moment.
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animeware said:
I don't know is because i never rooted my device and i know im missing out a ton of features im going to keep stock for a while is because i like how my phone works at the moment.
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If you have no idea and you don't root phones then why are you even here?! Talk about pointless...
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