Hi guys so I have a problem.
I downgraded my OTA 3.2 upgrade via "Method 2" which i'm sure you all know about. (Download update.zip and then flash to 3.0.1 and root)
Then I installed the LightSpeed 1.0.7 ROM and I flashed Thor v3.9R3 Kernel (for stock 3.2) and rebooted my device.
It works great only problem is I can't overclock which is what I wanted to do in the first place. I open setCPU and then go to "voltages" section yet it just force closes on me. I can't do anything about it.
What should I do? Install a different ROM and reflash the kernel? Or maybe flash a different kernel? Please help guys cause I really want to overclock it to around 1.4....
PS Newbie here so don't rage
well the ROM has nothing to do with overclocking the tablet. it is the kernel. i have never tried thor's kernel, I use taboonay's and it works wonders on my tablet. I would recommend it to you because it works and i can overclock to 1.64. try reflashing the kernel you have now. if that doesnt work, try another kernel
bwassef said:
well the ROM has nothing to do with overclocking the tablet. it is the kernel. i have never tried thor's kernel, I use taboonay's and it works wonders on my tablet. I would recommend it to you because it works and i can overclock to 1.64. try reflashing the kernel you have now. if that doesnt work, try another kernel
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So would that mean the Taboonay v3.7? I tried that b4 flashing thor's and it didnt let me overclock. What else? Sorry for the stupid questions...
bwassef said:
well the ROM has nothing to do with overclocking the tablet. it is the kernel. i have never tried thor's kernel, I use taboonay's and it works wonders on my tablet. I would recommend it to you because it works and i can overclock to 1.64. try reflashing the kernel you have now. if that doesnt work, try another kernel
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Also, I meant it says, setCPU has stopped unexpectedly.
Do you still have root? Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache before flashing kernel?
p.s. by the way Tabooney is a ROM name. Richardtrip's kernel is named "Villain iconia kernel".
either Toobany or Lightspeed, you can try to install Villain_iconia_kernel 3.7, this package will overclock your current ROM.
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I was wondering about the overclocking kernal for cm7. just how do i put it in. Do I have to do that when I first install or can I add it later. also does it really help. I mean is the difference really noticeable or not at all. I am still deciding if I should do it or not.
Kernels are flashed through ClockworkMod and can be flash anytime after you flash a rom. If you use the search bar you can easily find what particular kernel works for your setup.
OK, I think I found the right one but I was also wondering if I could install it when I first installed cm7. When I installed it I saw that it was searching for the kernel and for gapps but didn't find the n and skipped it. Could I install it then
chad11 said:
OK, I think I found the right one but I was also wondering if I could install it when I first installed cm7. When I installed it I saw that it was searching for the kernel and for gapps but didn't find the n and skipped it. Could I install it then
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CM7 has the ability to be overclocked as it sets.
settings > CM settings > performance > CPU settings.
just be extremely careful when Overclocking devices. it can takes it's toll in the long run.
and the g/apps are not kernel dependent they are ROM dependent.
OK but what do you mean by gapps are not kernal dependant
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OK but what do you mean by gapps are not kernal dependant
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On *UNIX based devices. They have a section of the firmware called the "kernel". The kernel accepts the coding, binary and scripts from the RAM/ROM and tells the hardware how to act, what to do, and when to do it.
The g/apps have nothing to do with the kernel.
The g/apps are Google's property and cannot be included in AOSP based ROMs. Those ROMs are developed from Google's code. And developers do not have the ability to add those at will. So we must flash them after/prior (depending on he ROM) to get the Google Apps.
YES! DO IT!
for me its like day and night, it so much smoother with dals OC kernel. and yes you can flash the OC kernel any time. you can flash cm7 rc1 then OC kernel in the same boot. or you can first install cm7 to check it out for a while and then later flash the new kernel. if you planning to flash dal's 6/18 kernel, make sure to get his app NC Tweaks.
NC Tweaks here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104039
Dal's Kernel here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=925451
thanks. What I want to know is how to flash it. do I do it the same way as gapps( have wifi and reboot in recovery mode) or is there a different way?
chad11 said:
thanks. What I want to know is how to flash it. do I do it the same way as gapps( have wifi and reboot in recovery mode) or is there a different way?
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You place the over clock zip file in the root of your sd card and flash it through cwm like you would a rom or gapps. So for example you would flash cm7 then gapps then the overclock kernel.
Not to Jack this thread, but I want to update from cm7 old kernel to New nightly build. Does the new kernel flash with the nightly?
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JeramyEggs said:
Not to Jack this thread, but I want to update from cm7 old kernel to New nightly build. Does the new kernel flash with the nightly?
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When you move from stable cm7 to cm7 nightly the new kernel is included. However the included kernel is overclockable only to 975mhz. If you want a higher clock speed you'll have to use dals 6182011 kernel, up to 1200mhz.
whats is cmw?
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whats is cmw?
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it's actually CWM.
ClockWork Manager
basically boot into recovery then flash.
OK. but this may be a stupid question but will the cm7 kernal work with the stable version7.0.3 because that is what I have.
chad11 said:
OK. but this may be a stupid question but will the cm7 kernel work with the stable version7.0.3 because that is what I have.
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I'm not following you cannot use just a Cyanogen(mod) kernel. They are built into their ROMs.
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OK. but this may be a stupid question but will the cm7 kernal work with the stable version7.0.3 because that is what I have.
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sorry, but no. dal's 6/18 OC kernel will not work with 7.0.3....
...just flash n118 and you'll be fine
Ok thanks anyway. do you know when the kernal will work with a stable version
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Ok thanks anyway. do you know when the kernal will work with a stable version
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The latest nightly should be considered stable. It is in release candidate stable for the next stable build. The next stable build should be released in the next couple of days.
neidlinger said:
it's actually CWM.
ClockWork Manager
basically boot into recovery then flash.
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No--It's- Clock Work Mod Recovery
CWMR ;^}
Jimbo67 said:
No--It's- Clock Work Mod Recovery
CWMR ;^}
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There is a Clockwork ROM Manager and a ClockworkMod Recovery image.
Together they are known as "CWM" Since one is a recovery and the other is a ROM manager.
I am currently running the frozenROM v 1.2 and I am running the genocide kernal. I want to try the twilight kernal and was wondering what I would need to do to switch.
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I am currently running the frozenROM v 1.2 and I am running the genocide kernal. I want to try the twilight kernal and was wondering what I would need to do to switch.
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Just download the zip and flash in CWM, reboot, enjoy!
So I just need to flash the new kernel and that is it? I don't need to reflash the ROM? Is it really that simple?
Yes that simple...just download to sd card and flash.
Wow. I would have to do a lot more to be able to change the kernel. The teams on this site are incredible.
I just got my A500. I'm running the stock ROM, rooted, and it's working fine for me. I don't really see a reason for me personally to flash a custom ROM. However, I would like to have the ability to OC, and would like some of the other tweaks that come with a custom kernal.
My question is: If I flash RichardTrip's custom kernal, will I be able to update to the Acer OTA 3.2 update when it becomes available? Or will I have to flash back to a stock kernal, update, then re-flash the custom kernal?
Thanks for any help.
Digil said:
I just got my A500. I'm running the stock ROM, rooted, and it's working fine for me. I don't really see a reason for me personally to flash a custom ROM. However, I would like to have the ability to OC, and would like some of the other tweaks that come with a custom kernal.
My question is: If I flash RichardTrip's custom kernal, will I be able to update to the Acer OTA 3.2 update when it becomes available? Or will I have to flash back to a stock kernal, update, then re-flash the custom kernal?
Thanks for any help.
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That's a good question because I also want to keep my custom rom but flash a OC kernel on my tablet. Where did you find the OC kernel because i have been struggling to find kernel anywhere.
You can find kernals here on XDA that will allow you to OC. For example, Richardtrip's kernal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170319
It's my understanding that once you flash this kernal (or Thor's, for example) you can download an overclocking tool from the market, such as Tegrak or CPU Master, which allows you to set CPU speed, voltages, etc.
Digil said:
You can find kernals here on XDA that will allow you to OC. For example, Richardtrip's kernal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170319
It's my understanding that once you flash this kernal (or Thor's, for example) you can download an overclocking tool from the market, such as Tegrak or CPU Master, which allows you to set CPU speed, voltages, etc.
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OK I got the kernel but now how do I flash it to my stock from. I can't seem to find a how to anywhere. They make finding how to do these things so hard.
Basically to flash the custom kernel you need to load the kernel onto your external SD card or USB. Then reboot into CWM recovery, and select "install zip from SD card". Choose the correct zip, and it will flash it.
Here's a tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205204
Digil said:
Basically to flash the custom kernel you need to load the kernel onto your external SD card or USB. Then reboot into CWM recovery, and select "install zip from SD card". Choose the correct zip, and it will flash it.
Here's a tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205204
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Shot! Ill do it and try it and give an update.
i did it with no success. I did a back up. Installed the kernel. Attempted to reboot. Didn't get past Acer logo. Not sure what is stopping it from booting completely.
Any suggestions welcome.
shambooi said:
i did it with no success. I did a back up. Installed the kernel. Attempted to reboot. Didn't get past Acer logo. Not sure what is stopping it from booting completely.
Any suggestions welcome.
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if you are running stock either 3.0 or 3.0.1 make sure you have the correct thor or richardtrip kernel. The current versions of both kernels only work for 3.2 roms, you need to download an older version.
mburke178 said:
if you are running stock either 3.0 or 3.0.1 make sure you have the correct thor or richardtrip kernel. The current versions of both kernels only work for 3.2 roms, you need to download an older version.
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Where can I find the correct kernels for the 3.0? I looked on http://xda.richardtrip.org/Acer/a500/kernel/ however it doesn't say if its for 3.0 or 3.2.
Anyone know a direct download link to a list of kernels to include the one for overclocking on custom 3.0 rom
Get version 2.5 of richardtrip's kernel from the link you posted earlier. That's the latest of the HC 3.1 kernels. The kernels version 3.0 and above are for the 3.2 ROM.
mburke178 said:
if you are running stock either 3.0 or 3.0.1 make sure you have the correct thor or richardtrip kernel. The current versions of both kernels only work for 3.2 roms, you need to download an older version.
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The above is absolutely correct...
@ shambooi ...
You need to practice thoroughly reading on these things to prevent seriously your device...
as this was quoted at that kernel thread...
"As of 3.0 this is only for Honeycomb 3.2. For an older version of this kernel to use on HC 3.0/3.1 check here: http://xda.richardtrip.org/Acer/a500/kernel/"
You obviously saw the link to to kernel list... but completely missed what preceded that link...
Back to my original question... I'm now running richardtrip's HoneyVillian kernel 2.5 on my stock 3.1 ROM. When 3.2 comes out OTA, will I be able to update it as is, or do I have to revert to the stock kernel?
Thanks.
Test this
Look for the older stock rom version before latest release like for us end with. 07 or 11.
Flash your tab to that.I believe the kernel will stifll flash to that.do so then try to update.
Read read read and try at your own risk of course.
Does it work?
UnicornKaz said:
The above is absolutely correct...
@ shambooi ...
You need to practice thoroughly reading on these things to prevent seriously your device...
as this was quoted at that kernel thread...
"As of 3.0 this is only for Honeycomb 3.2. For an older version of this kernel to use on HC 3.0/3.1 check here: http://xda.richardtrip.org/Acer/a500/kernel/"
You obviously saw the link to to kernel list... but completely missed what preceded that link...
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I'm not sure exactly what you getting at.
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UnicornKaz said:
The above is absolutely correct...
@ shambooi ...
You need to practice thoroughly reading on these things to prevent seriously your device...
as this was quoted at that kernel thread...
"As of 3.0 this is only for Honeycomb 3.2. For an older version of this kernel to use on HC 3.0/3.1 check here: http://xda.richardtrip.org/Acer/a500/kernel/"
You obviously saw the link to to kernel list... but completely missed what preceded that link...
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I'm not sure what you getting at. There I not link I have seen that will help me. Since you know how to install a overclock kernel on stock 3.01 then please explain simply.
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I'm not sure exactly what you getting at.
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I'm not sure what you getting at. There I not link I have seen that will help me. Since you know how to install a overclock kernel on stock 3.01 then please explain simply.
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I think that what he was getting at is that you really need to read before you act. In the "Iconia A500 Android Development" section under richardtrip post called "[KERNEL] Stock/HV/Taboonay V3.4 for HC 3.2 10-09 - 1.64Ghz/UV control", in the post #2 you will find the changelog for Richardtrip's kernel. From the changelog you can readily find out that the last kernel that supported the 3.01 rom was V1.7. Version 1.8 to 2.5 are for the 3.1 rom, and versions 3 and up are for the 3.2 rom.
It's all there for the reading.
Jeff.
My A500 was running Taboonay 3.01ROM without any problem. When watching some 720P video it tented to stutter here and there so I though I should look into overclocking it. I downloaded kernel 3.9R4 for custom ROM from tegraowners and installed it. The tablet stopped working after reboot. I could still see the lock button but I was not able to unlock the screen. It seemed the touch screen did not work any more. I then did a reset boot with power-vol-up-gyro combination and it is now on the "Welcome" screen. But the "start" button is grayed out and it does not respond to any screen press, like a frozen windows pc.
IS there any way I can push the old working kernel into the tablet. maybe using adb push?
Thanks,
Jay
Tabooney 3.0.1 is ICS i.e. thor's 3.9R4 kernel is incompatible because it is for Honeycomb. Reflash another full ROM.
Thanks for the info. How do I flash another ROM? I normally ran ACER recovery to boot into recovery. I can not do that any more so what are the steps for installing a new ROM?
Thanks,
Jay
The link is in my signature.
ar140 said:
My A500 was running Taboonay 3.01ROM without any problem. When watching some 720P video it tented to stutter here and there so I though I should look into overclocking it. I downloaded kernel 3.9R4 for custom ROM from tegraowners and installed it. The tablet stopped working after reboot. I could still see the lock button but I was not able to unlock the screen. It seemed the touch screen did not work any more. I then did a reset boot with power-vol-up-gyro combination and it is now on the "Welcome" screen. But the "start" button is grayed out and it does not respond to any screen press, like a frozen windows pc.
IS there any way I can push the old working kernel into the tablet. maybe using adb push?
Thanks,
Jay
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Just stay away from thor's things. Warez is a bad, bad thing.
apapousek said:
Just stay away from thor's things. Warez is a bad, bad thing.
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Here we go again. Let's keep it clean, shall we?
I was able to re-install the taboonay 3.0 rom by Power + vol- into recovery and install it from external SD card. Everything is back to its original working order.
Thanks!
Now a question, is there a kernel I can use on ICS to overclock my A500?
No. This is stock kernel with all the custom ICS ROMs here (sources are still unavailable). Thor's project is AOSP and comes with custom kernel which is overclockable.
I was looking in the Xoom threads, and found this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488059
It says "Including overclocking to 1.7GHz", but when I load the kernel atop my rom, I still don't get the CPU to show anything more than 1000mhz.
Does anyone know if there some type of module that has to be loaded now-a-days? Some type of configuration change required? Or do we just need to wait for a custom kernel that has this all worked out a head of time.
Overclocking stock ICS ROMS
I've been annoyed that I can not keep my ARM running at 1.5GHz as well and was looking at the manual settings in SetCPU. I think (I haven't tested yet and might be wrong) you can make a simple text file to specify the CPU speeds. Has anyone else tried this and maybe can supply a copy of their text file?
I'll try later tonight and report back if it works if no-one else gets back 1st
James
cr0wnf15h said:
I was looking in the Xoom threads, and found this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488059
It says "Including overclocking to 1.7GHz", but when I load the kernel atop my rom, I still don't get the CPU to show anything more than 1000mhz.
Does anyone know if there some type of module that has to be loaded now-a-days? Some type of configuration change required? Or do we just need to wait for a custom kernel that has this all worked out a head of time.
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Now there's a good one. Let's load a Motorola kernel on top of an Acer Rom with Acer hardware.
You're lucky you didn't bork the tab
Then we;d have to refer you to the Zoom forum to get it unborked.
Overclocking using any app requires a Kernel that actually supports this feature -- which Acer ICS Stock 2.6.39.4+ doesn't. As Acer didn't release the source for a Kernel that was never meant to be used by the general public (It's a Leak, remember?) we can't add this feature. Flashing another kernel is probably a dumb idea also, as it almost definitely isn't going to anything other than brick your tab (If you try anyway, at least do a NAND backup). Once Acer releases the sources for their ICS kernel (which won't be before they release the ROM) OC will be possible using our own, hacked, kernels -- until then, be patient (or use HC).
so there's still no custom kernel for taboonay 3.0.1 for overclocking?
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so there's still no custom kernel for taboonay 3.0.1 for overclocking?
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EZTerry's OC kernel in the Dev section should work. "should". It's an ICS kernel.
MD
hi.
I want overclock acer iconia a500 (android 4.0.3) i root it but when i install cpu tuner or setcpu they do not overclock the cpu.
please halp overclock may tab. kernel version are 2.6.39.4+
culd be change kernel? but I do not know how
HALP
zara909 said:
hi.
I want overclock acer iconia a500 (android 4.0.3) i root it but when i install cpu tuner or setcpu they do not overclock the cpu.
please halp overclock may tab. kernel version are 2.6.39.4+
culd be change kernel? but I do not know how
HALP
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You must have a kernel that can be overclocked. Stock Acer kernels can not.
Here is the only OC/UV kernel for the a500;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703590
Also, I suggest you "un-install" either setCpu or SystemTuner. You should only run "1" overclocking application. I prefer SystemTunerPro. Others prefer SetCpu.
Have fun!
MD
dilemma ysteasu
Moscow Desire said:
You must have a kernel that can be overclocked. Stock Acer kernels can not.
Here is the only OC/UV kernel for the a500;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703590
Also, I suggest you "un-install" either setCpu or SystemTuner. You should only run "1" overclocking application. I prefer SystemTunerPro. Others prefer SetCpu.
Have fun!
MD
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thanks )
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this kernel fit on my a500??? and when I install this kernel All programs and games will be removed?
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this kernel fit on my a500??? and when I install this kernel All programs and games will be removed?
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Yes it fits. It's a size 39cm, which is perfect for the 500
EZ_Terry should have a CWM flashable zip. I would think you have a Custom Recovery installed? Like CWM? If not, you will have to install one.
All games and apps should still be there after flashing the kernel. However, it is advisable to do a CWM System Backup before ever installing anything.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Yes it fits. It's a size 39cm, which is perfect for the 500
EZ_Terry should have a CWM flashable zip. I would think you have a Custom Recovery installed? Like CWM? If not, you will have to install one.
All games and apps should still be there after flashing the kernel. However, it is advisable to do a CWM System Backup before ever installing anything.
MD
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no i do`nt install CWM and i do`nt know how i install it. this is my first rooted tablet and i dont know how install kernel and CWM do u can tall me how i can install all this programs for overclock my tablet.
thanks in advanse
zara909 said:
no i do`nt install CWM and i do`nt know how i install it. this is my first rooted tablet and i dont know how install kernel and CWM do u can tall me how i can install all this programs for overclock my tablet.
thanks in advanse
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on other sites said that: ``On the official firmware to install Android 4.0.3 ClockworkMod Recovery is not possible! Even if you have root rights! You thereby break the standard rekaveri and can not in future updates!``
it is a real?
zara909 said:
on other sites said that: ``On the official firmware to install Android 4.0.3 ClockworkMod Recovery is not possible! Even if you have root rights! You thereby break the standard rekaveri and can not in future updates!``
it is a real?
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You should ask Ez_terry on his OC/UV kernel thread what is required. He will have the answers.
As with "rekaveri" and getting future updates, you 50% broke that when you rooted.
Welcome to the dark side of android. You put one foot into it. You may as well do everything. (bootloader, recovery)
Or you can be a chicken....
MD
ok thanks i try but it's harder when you do not know how to do