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OverClock...!!!

Now we have root on ARC, its high time we overclock it...
SetCpu doesn't work...
Can someone provide a comprehensive tutorial on overclocking and benchmarking ARC...???

First you need a custom kernel

and search..there's already a thread for this.
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And also setcpu does work
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festa20 is right setcpu is working on ARC.

yousif666 said:
festa20 is right setcpu is working on ARC.
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Will try once again.. By the way whats the frequency you set your cpu on ???
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adiktz said:
Will try once again.. By the way whats the frequency you set your cpu on ???
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With "setCPU works" they just mean it works. you can't go above 1Ghz that's how it is for now.

Please, edit the tittle.
The speed of my heart have been increased

commodoor said:
With "setCPU works" they just mean it works. you can't go above 1Ghz that's how it is for now.
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Exactly thats what I observed... That simply means it isn't workig as it should...!!!
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That's because you don't know how setCPU works apparently
It works perfectly, setCPU allow you to modify the frequency of the processor within the range allowed by the kernel.
So once again, we need a custom kernel that modifies the voltage and frequencies allowed for setCPU to go higher than 1Ghz.

Just curious why do you wan't to overclock the phone, is it to slow?
What will happen if you overclock:
- higher battery drain
- Phone gets really hot
- it makes the cpu unstable
I never overclocked my phones and even the hero still runs fast.

piflechien said:
That's because you don't know how setCPU works apparently
It works perfectly, setCPU allow you to modify the frequency of the processor within the range allowed by the kernel.
So once again, we need a custom kernel that modifies the voltage and frequencies allowed for setCPU to go higher than 1Ghz.
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The title says, "OverClocking"... I don't want to my cpu to work at lower freqs... I need overclocking...
Besides we r not here to discuss setCpu...
Waiting for custom Kernel...!!!

yup guys setcpu is working in our Arc in terms of 'battery saving' for now
overclocking is for later (or sooner i hope)

The MSM8255 can be overclocked to 1.8GHz on the Desire HD. I'll try to make an overclock kernel this week, but it's definately more work than I thought.
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adiktz said:
Will try once again.. By the way whats the frequency you set your cpu on ???
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If u know how to make a kernal go ahead so I can use more cpu but it works anyway the development isnt all too good at the minute but will be hopefully then we will have roms and hopefully kernals but u cant ***** about things if you cant try things your self just my opinion
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Thijs96 said:
The MSM8255 can be overclocked to 1.8GHz on the Desire HD. I'll try to make an overclock kernel this week, but it's definately more work than I thought.
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And the dhd can run at 1998 ghz lol just correcting lol obviously its not the best of things to run at this but people do
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commodoor said:
With "setCPU works" they just mean it works. you can't go above 1Ghz that's how it is for now.
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Yes you are right the maximum is 1024 cant go any further i didn't know that he meant to go above 1024

before open such threads you should know about overclocking, of course setcpu wont enable overclock with stock kernel, why should it???

Speed is something which we always want more .. If we get Dual Core with 1.2Ghz still we need to over to push the limit. That's human nature ....

I have got overclocked Xperia Neo and when it was on 1.8 ghz it was 1. stable 2. cold 3. and really fast! but when you start to play somethink yes then it is really hot and it drain a battery too much I think oc is good.
Sorry for my bad English

Overclocking

Is there such thing as a safe overclock speed? Will my phone blow up for running it at 1.2 on a daily basis? (I searched for this topic but couldn't find anything specific to the glacier)
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The cpu in this phone overclocks well. 1.2 definitely won't hurt it. I've known people who ran everyday at 1.5.

I have an excellent cable internet service, with wireless. As such, I don't notice a real difference when I'm on WiFi. I wouldn't want to overclock anymore than 1.2 to 1.4
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jjbadd385 said:
I have an excellent cable internet service, with wireless. As such, I don't notice a real difference when I'm on WiFi. I wouldn't want to overclock anymore than 1.2 to 1.4
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Hmmm, what does web service gotta do with overclocking the devices cpu?

coupetastic-droid said:
Hmmm, what does web service gotta do with overclocking the devices cpu?
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I was wondering the same thing
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I'm just referring to the overall speed and performance of the handset. I haven't noticed any better performance with my phone being overclocked...isn't that the purpose of overclocking, to increase speed & performance? If not I am misunderstanding the purpose of overclocking?
I was just saying that with browsing and overall usage on my WiFi connection its hard to notice any changes whether I'm running at 1 GHz or 1.5 GHz ....
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Overclocking doesn't speed up internet service though. It just speeds up scrolling through pages, windows, opening applications and overall performance within the applications and device.

I would get SetCPU, then you probably are fine up to 1.4 ghz. I really can't recommend pushing it higher because there isn't a noticable performance increase. I use SetCPU and i am clocked at around 122Mhz-1.3Ghz with a screen off profile of 122-768Mhz and a temperature profile of 32C> 122Mhz-1.0Ghz.
I know, a lot to take in but i get really good battery life with that stuff. If you get SetCPU, experiment.
Also, here are the take away messages.
1. USE SETCPU, ITS AWESOME
2.DON'T PUSH IT TO 2GHZ. YOU WILL FRY YOUR MOTHERBOARD
---If i have help, well you know the button to push---

THEindian said:
I would get SetCPU, then you probably are fine up to 1.4 ghz. I really can't recommend pushing it higher because there isn't a noticable performance increase. I use SetCPU and i am clocked at around 122Mhz-1.3Ghz with a screen off profile of 122-768Mhz and a temperature profile of 32C> 122Mhz-1.0Ghz.
I know, a lot to take in but i get really good battery life with that stuff. If you get SetCPU, experiment.
Also, here are the take away messages.
1. USE SETCPU, ITS AWESOME
2.DON'T PUSH IT TO 2GHZ. YOU WILL FRY YOUR MOTHERBOARD
---If i have help, well you know the button to push---
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Lol I looked for the free download from xda for setcpu and found the thread but not the download. Will look harder now though!
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Lol, its a paid app, i can't encourage pirating,,,Its only 2 or so dollars though so buy it and support the devs

It's free or was on xda. The developer puts the free version on here. No pirating.
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THEindian said:
Lol, its a paid app, i can't encourage pirating,,,Its only 2 or so dollars though so buy it and support the devs
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Dude its free to xda members from what I hear but is a paid/donate version on market. If only I had a credit card...
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I prefer nofrills cpu control. It's also free.
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I have been running at 1.2 for a year now and no problems whatsoever. Actually, what I have found has helped performance was to set the minimum CPU a little higher. It allows for a little less lag while your CPU is "spinning up." (I mean at 230, not at 500 or something)

1.2 is a very stable Overclock. You shouldn't run into any problems with that setting. Anything above 1.5 I wouldn't mess with, and you probably wouldn't see much of a real world speed increase from it anyway.
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morbidmrmartin said:
1.2 is a very stable Overclock. You shouldn't run into any problems with that setting. Anything above 1.5 I wouldn't mess with, and you probably wouldn't see much of a real world speed increase from it anyway.
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+1
Not to mention battery life goes in the toilet at high clockspeeds

Quadrant scores!!!

Hey guys with all the quadrant scores being posted everywhere, I haven't seen a topic dedicated to these alone. So that's what this thread is for. Here are the rules:
Rule 1: when you post a quadrant please tell everyone what Rom/Kernel you are running so if anyone wishes to follow your steps they may do so.
Rule 2: Please merge your posts if your going to post one after another or simply edit your post and update it to maintain order.
That's it. Thanks guys and here is my quadrant. AOKP 40.1 devil .97 with v6 super charger and kak
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It's a freakin' rocket-sled from hell it is!!
Fo realz yo!!!
AOKP 40.1
Devil3 .96
1400 max-200min, 800-200 sleep, no OC\UV
V6 Supercharged 100%, KAK with IO Sched(SIO) tweaks tweaks, 3G turbo
Yeah, it's pretty zippy, I must say!!!!

Azuma73 said:
Fo realz yo!!!
AOKP 40.1
Devil3 .96
1400 max-200min, 800-200 sleep, no OC\UV
V6 Supercharged 100%, KAK with IO Sched(SIO) tweaks tweaks, 3G turbo
Yeah, it's pretty zippy, I must say!!!!
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Hey azuma how did you get your CPU so high? Also I need you to test something for me. Antutu tels me I'm pulling over 3200 in a quad. But quad pro tells me just over 2600. I'm unsure which to believe
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I believe antutu runs more tests than quadrant, therefore showing a higher score, but I could be mistaken?
My phone IS fast and stable, but now I think I need to work on better battery!?
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Dim your screen. Go to (I think development) and put a chexk in kill background processes and leave no programs running. I also use toolbox pro to freeze apps that continuously run and use the mobile web version of them.
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Seems like you started this thread so we could show off each of our own tweaks and roms. I came here for a little advice too. That way I could see some big performance increases to my phone.
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old rom: AOKP 40
old kernel: devil .79
old CPU governor: smartassv2
min-max frequency: 200-1400
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Current rom: AOKP 40
Current kernel: devil .79
Current CPU governor: conservative
min-max frequency: 100-1400
I was curious I used the ROM setting built into the AOKP rom to set the cpu frequency, but should i use devil kernel config or manager or nstools. or is that just for live OC? My cpu frequency is set at boot. My quadrant scores are pretty low. Any tips for a noob?

MunkinDrunky said:
Seems like you started this thread so we could show off each of our own tweaks and roms. I came here for a little advice too. That way I could see some big performance increases to my phone.
Current rom: AOKP 40
Current kernel: devil .79
Current CPU governor: smartassV2
min-max frequency: 200-1400
I was curious I used the ROM setting built into the AOKP rom to set the cpu frequency, but should i use devil kernel config or manager or nstools. or is that just for live OC? My cpu frequency is set at boot. My quadrant scores are pretty low. Any tips for a noob?
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Yeak I got a couple for ya.
Go to settings, Developer settings, then put a check mark in Force GPU Rendering Make sure the Max CPU is 1400 low is 100 Governer I have set to conservative, ZRam is set for 100mb. Try those settings and reboot before you test again

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Go to settings, Developer settings, then put a check mark in Force GPU Rendering Make sure the Max CPU is 1400 low is 100 Governer I have set to conservative, ZRam is set for 100mb. Try those settings and reboot before you test again
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Ok I believe the Force GPU rendering definitely made the biggest difference. My 2d and 3d scores jumped up. I updated my post. For some reason in the ROM controls it took a couple tries for the new cpu and governor settings to stick after reboot.

5042 on my stock rooted gs3

Motorola Atrix4G
CM7
Oc'd to 1.45
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
Motorola Atrix4G
CM7
Oc'd to 1.45
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Nice I/O score!!!
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vrahn said:
Nice I/O score!!!
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Thanks!
Cm7 turns this phone into one of the beastlyiest devices going. Not sure if beastlyiest is a real word, but its a good way to describe the awesomeisity of Cm7.... haha I'm a grammar god!!
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MunkinDrunky said:
Seems like you started this thread so we could show off each of our own tweaks and roms. I came here for a little advice too. That way I could see some big performance increases to my phone.
(first screen capture)
old rom: AOKP 40
old kernel: devil .79
old CPU governor: smartassv2
min-max frequency: 200-1400
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Current rom: AOKP 40
Current kernel: devil .79
Current CPU governor: conservative
min-max frequency: 100-1400
I was curious I used the ROM setting built into the AOKP rom to set the cpu frequency, but should i use devil kernel config or manager or nstools. or is that just for live OC? My cpu frequency is set at boot. My quadrant scores are pretty low. Any tips for a noob?
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MunkyDrunky that still seems a little low considering what everyone else is pulling. Try this as well. And I'll include the files from my phone when I get to my computer with instructions.
Get if not already had toolbox
And go to performance and SD card boost. Change the value to 2480 (I think it is. It will give you a preferred high set)
Go to app manager and freeze any constantly running services that you would normally use such as yahoo mail Facebook etc. And use the mobile web versions to help save ram. I'll include v6, 3G, and a few other files you'll need as well.
After the SD boost and app freeze reboot phone into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Then reboot and try your test again.
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vrahn said:
Get if not already had toolbox
And go to performance and SD card boost. Change the value to 2480 (I think it is. It will give you a preferred high set)
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Ok Ive used Rom toolbox when I was using the Gummy rom. Would I still use devil kernel config or manager for the cpu and ram free value changes? How do I make sure the changes will always stick, ive had trouble with that after reboot.
vrahn said:
Go to app manager and freeze any constantly running services that you would normally use such as yahoo mail Facebook etc. And use the mobile web versions to help save ram. I'll include v6, 3G, and a few other files you'll need as well.
After the SD boost and app freeze reboot phone into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Then reboot and try your test again.
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I should say my running apps are usually not many. Right now its Rom Control, Android keyboard, Maps, Nova Launcher, and Rom Toolbox, and Superuser. I test my gps a lot with Maps. Otherwise I dont have a lot running since this isnt my daily use phone. I want it to be again but want to get it flying first.
Thank you for the good advice and help. Trying SD boost now...will try v6 and 3g speed boost later

I use v6 supercharger, sd boost, and app quarantine while at 1300 MHz and I still only get around 1500...I feel like that's pretty low for AOKP MS6 with devil right?

rjkxb2 said:
I use v6 supercharger, sd boost, and app quarantine while at 1300 MHz and I still only get around 1500...I feel like that's pretty low for AOKP MS6 with devil right?
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i also get very low scores on my fascinate.

What settings are you using with v6
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vrahn said:
What settings are you using with v6
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fix emissions, 3g enhancements, wheel alignment, minfrees: 8,14,55,70,85,100 MB. It says I'm 100% supercharged. I feel like there has been an improvement I'm just thinking I may have missed some setting that would help even more.

my galaxy s3 is just a little better than the fascinate.
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my galaxy s3 is just a little better than the fascinate.
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I hit 5694 with mine today

[Q] Won't stay over clocked?

Hi
I just flashed lean kernel and gave it a day or two to settle down
I have been trying to over clock it and it just won't stay that way
Every time I restart it just goes back to how it was
What can I do to make it stick
Thanks
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If you have more than one dameon control installed they may conflict with each other and revert back to "stock" at start up. Are you using set cpu to overclock? Does your rom have overclocking abilities in settings?
Lastly, did you see an option 'set on boot'
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According to what you've said, its most likely due to the powerhal. The stock powerhal reverts back to 1.3 GHz after a while no matter what you set it on. Best thing if you want oc is to flash imoseyn's 1.5ghz powerhal found in his rootz thread
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demkantor said:
If you have more than one dameon control installed they may conflict with each other and revert back to "stock" at start up. Are you using set cpu to overclock? Does your rom have overclocking abilities in settings?
Lastly, did you see an option 'set on boot'
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Yes its ticked as "Start on Boot"
I'm on stock rom but LeanKernel, I'm trying to overclock with ROM Toolbox PRO but it keeps reverting to 1.3ghz, 1.5ghz is used if I overclock everytime I restart but then reverts when rebooted.
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According to what you've said, its most likely due to the powerhal. The stock powerhal reverts back to 1.3 GHz after a while no matter what you set it on. Best thing if you want oc is to flash imoseyn's 1.5ghz powerhal found in his rootz thread
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Yeah I think your right here mate, did a little bit of research over last few days and it seems PowerHAL is the culprit.
Could you explain what that PowerHAL is and how it effects overclocking etc?
Im guessing its like the native frequency setting?
Thanks !

SetCpu for the Razr M

guys I am rooted on stock 4.1.2, unlocked bootloader an' all that jazz, i used to use setcpu on nexus s and the old droid milestone, does setcpu work for the razr m? any good working profiles without the reboots and stuff ?

All of the 4.2.2 roms I have tried have a settings option called Performance that lets you set the min/max CPU speeds, switch between different kinds of governors, and play around with RAM management settings.

stesaint said:
All of the 4.2.2 roms I have tried have a settings option called Performance that lets you set the min/max CPU speeds, switch between different kinds of governors, and play around with RAM management settings.
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i am not on 4.2.2 nor do i intend to go, all i wanna know is that if setcpu is stable for the razr m and what profile should be best for good battery life

I use row or noop for my i/o scheduler and on demand for my governor and setup works I used to use it but I like no frills better
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jafferkhan said:
guys I am rooted on stock 4.1.2, unlocked bootloader an' all that jazz, i used to use setcpu on nexus s and the old droid milestone, does setcpu work for the razr m? any good working profiles without the reboots and stuff ?
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Just downloaded it and it seems to be working fine. Clocks seem to stick. Will edit this post in a couple of hours to confirm for you
I use ROW I/O with MSM-DCVS governor.

brandon71 said:
I use row or noop for my i/o scheduler and on demand for my governor and setup works I used to use it but I like no frills better
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Man I've no idea what you said, still learning about this... could you tell me what's what ?

ShadowRAZR said:
Just downloaded it and it seems to be working fine. Clocks seem to stick. Will edit this post in a couple of hours to confirm for you
I use ROW I/O with MSM-DCVS governor.
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Great ill wait for your findings, along with a good profile to help me save some battery on this bad boy too

jafferkhan said:
Great ill wait for your findings, along with a good profile to gdgjp me save some battery on this bad boy too
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So far the clocks have stuck Meaning once you set a clock its stays there, doesn't reset to default. As for govs and I/O, I use msm-dvcs as my gov and row as my I/O. Msm-dvcs will shut a CPU core down when not needed
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That's nice... but shutting down a core... isn't that harmful for the phones life or something? Just asking to increase my knowledge that's all...

jafferkhan said:
That's nice... but shutting down a core... isn't that harmful for the phones life or something? Just asking to increase my knowledge that's all...
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No, I have never heard of shut a problem. Google it if you are truly worried about it.
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Looks like its ok I haven't seen anything that dictates towards it being an issue, so any stable profile you'd suggest for my 907?

jafferkhan said:
Looks like its ok I haven't seen anything that dictates towards it being an issue, so any stable profile you'd suggest for my 907?
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Unfortunately I don't dabbled in profiles as I personally find them unreliable. I just stick it at a certain clock and set my govs and I/O. If you want to know my configuration, I set my clock to 1350MHz and min to 384. The gov and I/O I've already mentioned.
Here is a link to what each governor does, and what there advantages and disadvantages are. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663809
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ShadowRAZR said:
Unfortunately I don't dabbled in profiles as I personally find them unreliable. I just stick it at a certain clock and set my govs and I/O. If you want to know my configuration, I set my clock to 1350MHz and min to 384. The gov and I/O I've already mentioned.
Here is a link to what each governor does, and what there advantages and disadvantages are. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663809
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thanks bro, that's really informative, i think ill solve that out but once again, battery life with speed is what everyone's after, yes the M has plenty of oomph under the bonnet but clocking it down will save battery yeah?
the profiles you have set are stable enough? no random reboots or lags?

jafferkhan said:
thanks bro, that's really informative, i think ill solve that out but once again, battery life with speed is what everyone's after, yes the M has plenty of oomph under the bonnet but clocking it down will save battery yeah?
the profiles you have set are stable enough? no random reboots or lags?
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Yes they are stable. Although experiment with the I/O yourself if you find a better one let me know
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