overclocking defy plus - Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i rooted my defy plus but now i cant over clock it... i'm useing setcpu n its show that itsmax is 1000MHz... plz help me out...

Try SetVSel instead.
If you speak german there is a good thread about it on android-hilfe.de called [How-To] Motorola Defy+ overclocken.
Or install "BusyBox Free" From the Android Market, install the newest busybox (wait for smart install to load, then use it)
then reboot your phone, when the blue LED lights up press the volume down button, navigate to Processor or CPU or whatever its called in your menu, and activate "Load all modules" and set your alternate vsel values and cpu speeds there.
If that doesnt help you might want to use the search function, I suspect there are quite a few topics about this around here.
A few values that should work safely on your device (taken from the above mentioned thread) - "bis" means "to"
Clk1/Vsel1: 300/15 bis 300/20
Clk2/Vsel2: 600/30 bis 600/34; 800/42 bis 800/45
Clk3/Vsel3: 800/42 bis 800/45; 1000/54; 1100/56; 1200/60
Clk4/Vsel4: 1000/54; 1100/56; 1200/60; 1300/66

Thanks a lot...
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stealz0r said:
Try SetVSel instead.
If you speak german there is a good thread about it on android-hilfe.de called [How-To] Motorola Defy+ overclocken.
Or install "BusyBox Free" From the Android Market, install the newest busybox (wait for smart install to load, then use it)
then reboot your phone, when the blue LED lights up press the volume down button, navigate to Processor or CPU or whatever its called in your menu, and activate "Load all modules" and set your alternate vsel values and cpu speeds there.
If that doesnt help you might want to use the search function, I suspect there are quite a few topics about this around here.
A few values that should work safely on your device (taken from the above mentioned thread) - "bis" means "to"
Clk1/Vsel1: 300/15 bis 300/20
Clk2/Vsel2: 600/30 bis 600/34; 800/42 bis 800/45
Clk3/Vsel3: 800/42 bis 800/45; 1000/54; 1100/56; 1200/60
Clk4/Vsel4: 1000/54; 1100/56; 1200/60; 1300/66
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I changed the values and i can feel the difference. However, when i use an app such as CPU-Z it still says 300-1000mhz, while my cpu runs at 300-1300...or isn't it? should it be like this? I mean, do the changes apply , even if it isn't seen by apps like CPU-Z?

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Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 8 final (bootloader 1.2 only)

Version 8 Final only for bootloader 1.2
1. Sleep of Death protection
2. Integrated "Interactive" as default governor and utilized as default (instead of performance)
3. Skype video working with this combo
LINK
www.tunerspotter.com/clemsyn/Clemsyn_Caulkinver8final2.zip
If you my work, Please Donate. Thanks.
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Version 7 is released...Only for bootloader 1.2
Kernel changes:
1. Max overclock is 1600 (1472 is utilized for battery profiling)
2. Cleaned up fakesmoo overclocking code
3. Reverted Chenglu's wifi drivers to default stock (help with SODs and better BT)
4. Updated kernel source using Viewsonic's 10.9.7 patch (thanks roebeet) and up to 10.9.9
ROM changes
1. Fixed adobe flashplayer using 10.3.186
2. CPU battery profiling as follows
100-90 percent 1472
90-15 percent 1000
15-1 912
This can be overwriden when installing SetCPU
3. Virtual memory tweaks and Network tweaks as per mike1986 from his HC rom (thanks mike)
4. Used lib drivers from 5274 TNT
5. It's FAST
Here is the link
www.tunerspotter.com/clemsyn/Clemsyn_Caulkinver7.zip
LMK how it goes
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Version 7 beta is up.. Only for bootloader 1.2
Sorry for the delay Here are the changes in the ROM
1. Added Max Browser
2. Added Virtual Memory tweaks and Network tweaks
The rest are the same
Here is the link
www.tunerspotter.com/clemsyn/Clemsyn_Caulkinver7beta.zip.
Please let me know how it goes.
TO DO : Some kernel optimizations
Please Donate
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Hi, I know I'm a kernel dev but before I return this Gtab, I want to release this combo I made. It's basically a version 11 of my kernel with OC/UV settings as stated below and a few changes to Calkulin's Fast ROm. Below are the changes.
1. Adobe Flash Player 10.2 pre-installed
2. Replaced Gallery 3D
3. Added Chenglu's USB Huawei's (confirmed Huawie 1550 working by archat68)
4. Commented sprint stuff in build.prop
5. Automated voltage and OC's settings (no need for SetCpu) via init.d profile
6. Undervolted at lowest speed settings (700mv at 21600) for improved battery life when screen is off (sleep fix enabled)
7. Undervolted at highest speed settings (1175mv at 1500000)
8. Added NFS client V3 and NFS server V3 in kernel.
9. Added Synman's boot logo
10 Added Russian Language (BIG THANKS to absorbers )
11. PimpmyGtab included in /sdcard/RemovedApps folder (needs to be installed for undervolting)
12. New 1.5 Overclocking kernel for PimpMyGtab, Advanced Routing added
13. Better voltages to boot most Tegra chips (can't guarantee all chips)
14. Edited build.prop for better Market fix
The rest are basically the same...
BIG THANKS TO CALKULIN, CHENGLU, ROEBEET, ROTHNIC, MMBLASTER, PERSHOOT and ABSORBERS everyone who tested my kernel and sent me a few beer along the way
Here is the link:
VERSION 5
http://www.mediafire.com/?keqj4kxm6cd2x1z
Directions are as follows
1. Download Calkulin's Format all zip and use CWM to install it.
2. Go to Advance, and Clear Dalvik-cache
3. Then install Clem_Caulkinver5.zip
4. If you want undervolting, install PimpmyGTAB at /sdcard/RemovedApps folder
5. Do the market fix procedure to enjoy all apps
Enjoy!!!
BTW, if you like my work, Pls don't hesitate to buy me a beer Thanks.
Here is the battery profile of this combo
51-100% battery - 1.5ghz
16%-50% - 1.2 ghz
1%-15% - 912mhz
*** Please do not change Default Launcher, you might experience sleep of death in changing launcher ***
Version 6 (NEEDS 1.2 Bootloader)
Please use 1.2 bootloader
https://rapidshare.com/files/1095733302/Clemsyn_Caulkinver6.zip
CWM 3.0.2.8 for gtablet (Compatible with bootloader 1.2)
http://www.mediafire.com/?x61q8jlu2dx8i9u
If you like more work, please buy me a beer
Sweet! I'm currently running Calkulins plus your V9 kernel and was getting ready to deal with the additions you just made standard! Awesome timing! Can I just clear Cache & Dalvik and then flash (& fix permissions) or would you recommend the full blown Format All then flash?
I am using a very similar combo and it is very stable it will be nice to have it all in one zip. Many thanks.
Can anyone download the file? I can't seem to.
Nevermind, finally got it.
Will Hulu still work in this build?
Yepper HULU works GREAT!!!
I don't know if this is a bug, but I installed thumb keyboard. I go into the keyboard options and try to check the thumb keyboard but it doesn't do anything. Then I try to go into input method, but it doesn't show up there ether.
I've enjoyed your kernel work in the short time I've had my G-Tab. Does this mean you're done w/ the G-Tab kernel making game since it sounds like you'll be returning your G-Tab?
Runs great, thanks.
Any way to add wpa2 enterprise support or get the normal android settings app?
CLEMSYN DON'T RETURN YOUR G TABLET!!!
haha thanks for all your work and the great kernels you made.. We will miss you here!
acomiskey said:
Runs great, thanks.
Any way to add wpa2 enterprise support or get the normal android settings app?
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Fixed the wpa2 enterprise issue by installing "WiFi Advanced Configuration Editor" from the market, now I'm on my work network.
sweetfish said:
I don't know if this is a bug, but I installed thumb keyboard. I go into the keyboard options and try to check the thumb keyboard but it doesn't do anything. Then I try to go into input method, but it doesn't show up there ether.
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You have to copy the apk over to system/app folder. You'll need root explorer or something similar.
Thank you in advance for your work. I'm waiting for gTablet I just ordered yesterday from Woot. Hopefully it will show up next few weeks.
Ran this ok for half the day, then pressed power in attempt to wake from sleep and it rebooted. Now it's stuck on the honeycomb boot animation. Any ideas?
acomiskey said:
Ran this ok for half the day, then pressed power in attempt to wake from sleep and it rebooted. Now it's stuck on the honeycomb boot animation. Any ideas?
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Try going to recovery mode and wipe cache, the clear Dalvik-cache (it's under Advance). Then fix permissions (Also under Advance) then reboot. Hope that helps.
Thanks....i ended up reflashing using the regular clockwork....i was using the .8 clockwork previously. That was wrong right?
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devlop said:
You have to copy the apk over to system/app folder. You'll need root explorer or something similar.
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I was wondering the same thing as the poster you replied to. I will get root explorer, but where would we find the thumb keyboard that I attempted to install (paid for it). Which folder? Thanks in advance.
With root explorer, go into data/apps and copy the thumb keyboard apk. Now back out and go into system/apps. Make sure you select mount R/W at the top of the screen. Now paste the apk in this folder. Reboot. Now just long press in a text box and choose thumb keyboard in the input method.
imdaman99 said:
I was wondering the same thing as the poster you replied to. I will get root explorer, but where would we find the thumb keyboard that I attempted to install (paid for it). Which folder? Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9532446&postcount=1
I found a easy way to do it! Using CWM install replace tnt settings zip. reboot! you should have your old settings menu now. Then change the keyboard. Go back to CWM and flash rollback tnt settings zip. Reboot! Now your done!
:I suggest you use rollback because some widgets and stuff dont work with the replacement zip:
clemsyn said:
3. Added Chenglu's USB Huawei's (not tested since I don't have this device)
4. Commented sprint stuff in build.prop
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What do these two do?

I Installed Kyrillos.,its my first custom rom..,i'm disappointed..,need help

hi all,
after a week help from our forum members.,
i at last installed kyrillos v8..OC.,my first custom rom and updated to v8.1 without any problem....and partitioned my sd card with ease...
there are lot of positives...but i list some negatives and some questions..i need ur help guys to sort this out.,
1.battery drain issue....(i wonder why dev doesnt concentrate on battery...??
previously i used froyo., DDJP2., Stock rom., which has maps,gallery3d,samsung apps,layar,allshare and all others.,which keeps running on background .,but my battery life was very good..,2-3 days it will exist...
but here kyrillos (i mean dev removed all stock applications...)
but., battery life is awful...hardly 1 day..,i'm very disappointed..,
i tried everything as stated., wipe battery stats., calibrate battery..,to set cpu manually(best settings)...but the battery is awful..,drains very fast
i need dev pls look into the matter and help me..,and others...
2. i donoo why dev removed the colorful interface..i previously had in froyo..,also the status bar which is black..and looks ugly..,i'm not impressed with status bar icon either...how can i bring it back to froyo stock status bar and colorful interface ...need help.,
3. How do i know if i enabled v6 supercharger or not...
- Go in Terminal Emulator, type "su" hit [enter] (you may see a superuser popup, press "Allow", then type "v6_supercharger" hit [enter]
- Choose scrolling speed "2".
- When you see this: Please enter option 1-27, enter 2
- Let the rest of the text scroll through. When script finishes, press the home button, then press the power button and reboot the phone.
but the process repeat itself i mean after enter option..1-27
it again came to enter option 1-26 and again.,and again..,
4. how do i check used/remaining space in hybrid data2sd partition...??
pls.,i need ur comments and help to sort these problems out..,
LooksLikeSmart said:
hi all,
after a week help from our forum members.,
i at last installed kyrillos v8..OC.,my first custom rom and updated to v8.1 without any problem....and partitioned my sd card with ease...
there are lot of positives...but i list some negatives and some questions..i need ur help guys to sort this out.,
1.battery drain issue....(i wonder why dev doesnt concentrate on battery...??
previously i used froyo., DDJP2., Stock rom., which has maps,gallery3d,samsung apps,layar,allshare and all others.,which keeps running on background .,but my battery life was very good..,2-3 days it will exist...
but here kyrillos (i mean dev removed all stock applications...)
but., battery life is awful...hardly 1 day..,i'm very disappointed..,
i tried everything as stated., wipe battery stats., calibrate battery..,to set cpu manually(best settings)...but the battery is awful..,drains very fast
i need dev pls look into the matter and help me..,and others...
2. i donoo why dev removed the colorful interface..i previously had in froyo..,also the status bar which is black..and looks ugly..,i'm not impressed with status bar icon either...how can i bring it back to froyo stock status bar and colorful interface ...need help.,
3. How do i know if i enabled v6 supercharger or not...
- Go in Terminal Emulator, type "su" hit [enter] (you may see a superuser popup, press "Allow", then type "v6_supercharger" hit [enter]
- Choose scrolling speed "2".
- When you see this: Please enter option 1-27, enter 2
- Let the rest of the text scroll through. When script finishes, press the home button, then press the power button and reboot the phone.
but the process repeat itself i mean after enter option..1-27
it again came to enter option 1-26 and again.,and again..,
4. how do i check used/remaining space in hybrid data2sd partition...??
pls.,i need ur comments and help to sort these problems out..,
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To solve the battery drain use the kernel in this thread or use a non overclocked kernel. Also you can calibrate your battery using an app from the market called Battery Calibration
For your second question, kyrillos use an aosp gingerbread theme and it looks mighty fine! Just check for other themes in this thread. It has a list of all the themes for our phone.
I think the v6 supercharger will most likely be enabled. You can check by downloading root explorer off the market and navigate to /system/etc/init.d and you should have a file named S99_V6Supercharger or something similar. It should definitely have the S in it though.
I don't know the answer to your last question sorry and for further questions please use the official kyrillos question and answer thread.
MODERATOR MESSAGE
Champ,
I will discourage you to open new threads for such questions.
The chef has a dedicated thread where all issues can be discussed.
Please post there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058071
Thread Closed.

[ROM Release] Honor Final on bbs.anzhi.com (Google Translate)

[ROM Release] glory of Birdyi (Honor) B866-SP02 of the final version released - perfect overclocking does not break the sound
Honor for u8800 huawei. (Final)
After this edition it will not update the glory for U8800, from the earliest release of the first edition of glory to the present time is not short, some small bug has been improved in most of the common test, the rest of the problem may be due to a person different, we try to own solutions.
It is said that the package next week, officials will release a revised version at the end of the phone fumbled and to try to bring the bottom package upgrade, I hope the official will not use other methods to lock the pink screen or as root can not be like the U8800 +, the other a reminder double the TX of the system need to restore the official partition in order to brush the bottom package.
ROM instructions:
CPU default 245 1024 auto-FM (standby power), supports up to 1.2G (methods from the sino-deserter ) to outposting not break the sound, sound normal call.
CPU adjustment method to modify the \ system \ etc enhanced.conf to find MAXFREQ = 1.024 million to modify the maximum, SETCPU invalid, closed the screen will change to enhanced.conf default
The FPS by default does not unlock (Xie run points will be high, but ran sub-clouds), 7 month machine is locked can be modified for the 30 \ system \ etc enhanced.conf find changed VSYNC VSYNC = on = off
(3) the kernel can read and write cust \ cust \ hw \ default \ app non-applet do not want deleted here, but here's something to delete does not delete the mirrored space is the same 65M
So I put the glory of the official wallpaper into them.
4 boot automatically turn off the background light of the four kings key, you need to restore the default delete or rename the \ system \ etc \ init.d under the script closeButtonLight.sh can.
(5) support for dual system, automatic identification of the current system and the corresponding brush into the
(6) automatic powder brush after screen crack, thank knight king
I joined a few small programs, are pure ad-free version \ cust \ hw \ default \ app under
dualmountsd.apk----- SD card double mounted set convenient to take the computer to transmit data
PhoneArea.apk-------- compact calls attribution, do not take up memory
RealCalc.apk----------- advanced calculator that comes with BUG, ​​some operator error
RootExplorer.apk----- RE Manager Needless to say,
TitaniumBackup.apk---- titanium backup, and not have to say
SpeedViewPro.apk-- GPS assisted positioning and compass tool, said compass activation method: open the SpeedView point above the compass as ruler of the region to adjust the phone over his head screen in the air, began to draw the two 8-word, and then hand down the screen towards the face painting two 8-word, see the pointer move on the correction.
Inconsequential will not say more ... the style of the ROM with the glory exactly the same, support the HDR camera Task Manager and other Huawei network disk cloud push the program needs to http://115.com/file/anf4j14z # Download and unpack the installation
BUG: bring their own portable hotspot can not be used (ie, can not simulate the native signal into a wifi available to other computers or mobile Internet)
Brush Description:
To the official 2.3 (B522, B 518) and successfully ROOT, replace recovery5.0.27,
1 will download the zip Brush package do not extract directly into the SDcard
Hold the volume up + power button is turned on, do not release until well into the recovery mode, enter the advanced mode - reboot to recovery
Recovery, the volume up and down keys / menu Home key to move up and down the power button / Search button to confirm the back key to return to the previous menu level.
Select "Clear all data recovery factory
Select from the SD card, select the Brush package "
6 re-election to select the ZIP file from the SD card "
7 to find just download the zip Brush package confirmed
8 confirmed, Brush, wait about 1 minute to complete.
After brushing, back to the first menu, select "immediately reboot the system restart the phone
10 and then patiently wait for a while, you first start will be relatively slow.
http://115.com/file/e7q4q6lo#
I didn't understand a thing!!
demolition23 said:
I didn't understand a thing!!
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It's really quite easy to understand the meaning of each sentence.
So is kernel the same like everywhere else?
boss_y said:
So is kernel the same like everywhere else?
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Yes, in instructions it tells you to flash official 2.3 first.
overclock kernel without in call low volume bug? can we have the source plz?
papatsonis said:
overclock kernel without in call low volume bug? can we have the source plz?
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I will guess it is from this post.
http://bbs.anzhi.com/thread-4872872-1-2.html
I am using Chrome to transelate.
it would be nice to publish the low sound fix (as it's kernel related).
After some testing this feels really good. Rom doesn't have speaker problems anymore and everything seems to be working. I haven't tested call voice level yet... And kernel can be overclocked but there isn't smarass2 or minmax, only normal covernors.
Can someone please post a mirror? Or at least instruction how to download fom the site...
Pressa00 said:
After some testing this feels really good. Rom doesn't have speaker problems anymore and everything seems to be working. I haven't tested call voice level yet... And kernel can be overclocked but there isn't smarass2 or minmax, only normal covernors.
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i dont have speaker problems with stock 2.3.5, but with custom kernel i DO have with call volume from speaker phone ( hands free both wired and wireless have proper volume), so please check the call volume
papatsonis said:
i dont have speaker problems with stock 2.3.5, but with custom kernel i DO have with call volume from speaker phone ( hands free both wired and wireless have proper volume), so please check the call volume
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Okey I just tested it and I didn't notice any difference with the stock 2.3.5. It seems call volume is also fixed with this kernel
yannn007 said:
Can someone please post a mirror? Or at least instruction how to download fom the site...
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Right side button.
Sent from my u8800 using xda premium
yannn007 said:
Can someone please post a mirror? Or at least instruction how to download fom the site...
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http://www.mediafire.com/?5brne2rfcb50v1n
elexogic said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5brne2rfcb50v1n
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Woohoo thanks! This rom feels preety good. Do you have the optional apps zip by any chance? ( http://115.com/file/anf4j14z) Mirror please? Many thanks in advance! ;-D
Edit: Finished downloading this myself. Almost a day for a 70 mb file. Bloody hell. It's a zip file made of apk files to copy to system/apps.
Here's a mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?28u7uv8nnbehket
Kernel seems to work fine with official 2.3.5, can overclock and in call voice level is normal...
Is there any way to install this kernel over standard CM7 as a flashable zip?
found new bug. It seems search button works like power button... whit this rom battery last at least 24h wich is enough for me. I think I will stick with this one until dzo's 4.03 rom is stable.
this is for honor or u8800 not pro???
pikachukaki said:
this is for honor or u8800 not pro???
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Normal u8800.
Sent from my Derp using XDA Herp

[GUIDE] How to Overclock your Motorola Charm

Hey Guys,
The Admins decided to basically add the Charm forums into the Flipout forums, so far only the main forum heading has been changed, hopefully the admins will do the rest of the changes soon.
In the meanwhile, i thought it would be useful to post useful threads on the charm porting, basically since flipout and charm are the same phone with a different design, these should be applicable with respective changes to flipout also.
[GUIDE] How to Overclock your Motorola Charm
Author : dabiano
Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274027
Content :
dabiano said:
Hello and Good Day to All!,
note: I can no longer maintain this as I have already sold my Charm Unit ..., attached below is the source code used on this development
This is a guide on how to overclock your Motorola Charm. [tested on T-Mobile Motorola Charm MB502]
Disclaimer: I am not responsible of bricking/frying your phone!, use this at your own risk
It is confirmed that some users of the Charm Overclock have bricked theirs using this app
Prerequisites:
● Phone should be rooted
● You have a copy of a "proper/valid" sbf file of your Motorola Charm unit in case anything goes wrong.
Ask people in the link provided for directions on how to obtain your proper sbf file: http://modmymobile.com/forums/633-motorola-charm-general/557900-charm-firmwares-superthread.html
Method #1
Install my Charm Overclock App and use it like that of the Milestone Overclock App
[note: apk found just below this very post]
Method #2 (by ryukoz)
1. open /system/build.prop in text editor
2. find ro.product.model=MB502, change MB502 to MB511
3. use milestone overclock
Method #3
Things needed (some maybe optional):
● Your Motorola Charm phone
● PC
● USB Data Cable for your Phone/PC
● MicroSD Card Reader
Prerequisites:
● All pertaining drivers should be installed in your PC (i.e. Moto USB Drivers..., etc.)
The Steps:
1. From your PC, Download 'Milestone Overclock' apk from: http://code.google.com/p/milestone-overclock/downloads/list (I've used version 148)
2. Extract this Milestone Overclock apk to a clean folder and locate the file 'overclock_flipout_21.ko' in: ..res\raw\ directory
3. Copy the module overclock_flipout_21.ko into the root of your SDCard
4. Install the Milestone Overclock App to your phone (either thru Market or with the one you downloaded)
5. Install also SetCPU
6. From a terminal emulator on your phone or thru adb, run these commands (should be root user)
7. # su
8. # cd /sdcard
9. # grep omap2_clk_init_cpufreq_table /proc/kallsyms
● you should see an output like: c004e498 T omap2_clk_init_cpufreq_table
● take note of the red colored eight digit hex number
10. and then we load the Overclocking Module with the code below (replace the RED number with your actual address you found on your device):
11. # insmod overclock_flipout_21.ko omap2_clk_init_cpufreq_table_addr=0xc004e498
12. run dmesg and see if you have something similar below:
● [ 9361.096099] overclock: found mpu_opps_addr at 0xc050c888
13. Open the Milestone Overclock app (the module should be loaded by default as we already loaded it manually)
14. Slide the slider to the far right and press the 'menu' button and choose 'settings'
15. In the 'Custom rate (KHz)', put in the value you like, say: '1000000' (this is 1GHz)
16. In the 'Custom vsel', put in the value you like say: '60'
17. Leave the other settings and press 'Ok'
18. Lastly, Press the 'Apply' button ^_^
Don't forget to set 'SetCPU' as well
I would like to thank "Milestone Overclock" and "SetCPU" ^_^
also..., to the XDA Personnels: Please Open a Motorola Charm Sub Forum ^_^
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Credits to the respective author and aforementioned credits.
Frequency and Vsel Table
Frequency and Vsel Table
dabiano said:
Currently tested and somewhat stable:
● device=mb502, frequency=1GHz, vsel=60 (stable), user=dabiano
● device=mb502, frequency=1GHz, vsel=58 (stable), user=therkr
● device=mb502, frequency=1.1GHz, vsel=63 (stable? [still testing]), user=elliot.newnham
● device=mb502, frequency=720MHz, vsel=46 (stable? [still testing]), user=ryukoz
Default Frequency Table!? (via cat /proc/overclock/mpu_opps)
● 720MHz @ 62vsel
● 550MHz @ 56vsel
● 500MHz @ 50vsel
● 250MHz @ 39vsel
● 125MHz @ 32vsel
My Customized Frequency Table!
● 1GHz @ 60vsel
● 800MHz @ 50vsel
● 600MHz @ 40vsel
● 400MHz @ 30vsel
● 200MHz @ 20vsel
other values are welcome! ^_^, we need other combinations
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General Q and A
Charm Overclock App Q and A
Q. Why does the "Autoload on boot" won't work?
A. Now it works by modifying /system/bin/mot_boot_mode (I don't know other alternatives to make it set during boot/startup)
Q. Your Application sucks.
Q. Can we include this "fill-in-the-blanks" feature?
A. I'm welcome to such improvements [if I have the time][/QUOTE]
Please inform me if there are any corrections to be made
bricked my phone
Hi i was using motorola charm rooted from 6 months with links2sd,
since my phone became slow I followed the instructions of OC,
but never backd up my stock
i OC'd to 1000Hz 60 vsels (dono wat vsel means)
now my phone is not booting past M logo
i tried hard reset methods which did not work ,
IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF RECOVERY ??
HELP ME PLS I M A NOOB
flash with sbf
hold power and x or power and up on your dpad to boot into bootloader mode,
then flash with sbf, you will lose everything on your device but your device will boot up afterwards
sunilkumar1 said:
Hi i was using motorola charm rooted from 6 months with links2sd,
since my phone became slow I followed the instructions of OC,
but never backd up my stock
i OC'd to 1000Hz 60 vsels (dono wat vsel means)
now my phone is not booting past M logo
i tried hard reset methods which did not work ,
IS THERE A POSSIBILITY OF RECOVERY ??
HELP ME PLS I M A NOOB
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Please Open Motorola Charm Sub Forum
RSD LITE is not detecting phone
plageran said:
hold power and x or power and up on your dpad to boot into bootloader mode,
then flash with sbf, you will lose everything on your device but your device will boot up afterwards
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bob,
firstly thanx for ur reply
I followed your steps, but RSD lite is not able to detect
previously i used rsd lite 5... version
now tried with version 4.6 still did not work
suggest me any other software to unbrick my phone:victory:
did you install your motorola drivers?
when you plug your device in, does your machine detect your device and are you sure you see the bootloader screen?
exactly what did you try and how far did you get?
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I found a link with everything you should need, and your device is only soft-bricked.
As long as your phone switches on you should be able to flash it, its when it doesn't respond that you will have a problem.
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14227486&postcount=1
sunilkumar1 said:
bob,
firstly thanx for ur reply
I followed your steps, but RSD lite is not able to detect
previously i used rsd lite 5... version
now tried with version 4.6 still did not work
suggest me any other software to unbrick my phone:victory:
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Finally unbricked phone
plageran said:
did you install your motorola drivers?
when you plug your device in, does your machine detect your device and are you sure you see the bootloader screen?
exactly what did you try and how far did you get?
Edit:
I found a link with everything you should need, and your device is only soft-bricked.
As long as your phone switches on you should be able to flash it, its when it doesn't respond that you will have a problem.
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14227486&postcount=1
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At last I could figure out difference b/w recovery window and boot loader
I was assuming recovery window as bootloader
at last figured out difference and unbricked my phone
thanx alot for ur support,
regards,
Sunil Kumar
sunilkumar1 said:
At last I could figure out difference b/w recovery window and boot loader
I was assuming recovery window as bootloader
at last figured out difference and unbricked my phone
thanx alot for ur support,
regards,
Sunil Kumar
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Hi Sunil,
What exactly did you do to flash a the sbf file.
I would be of great help as i have bricked mine.

[ROM] Sero 7 Pro (US/UK/AU/DE) - AOSP 5.1.1_r14 DoPa5 v1.3

** DoPa6 (AOSP - Marshmallow) ** is now available - see this post for details and downloads
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DoPa5 v1.3 is a Lollipop ROM for Sero 7 Pro owners worldwide. It focuses on core functionality that must be built-in and relies on 3rd-party apps to provide features that can be added-on. This release also offers a version of TWRP Recovery that is compatible with all models of the S7P.
Key Features
International Support - a single ROM for all Sero 7 Pros sold worldwide (US, UK, Australia, Germany, and elsewhere)
Speed Control - speed when you need it and stock performance when you don't
OTG Charging - charge the tablet while an external device is attached to the USB port
Flexible Formatting - full support for both F2FS and EXT4 on your internal storage, and exFAT/FAT32/NTFS/F2FS/EXT4 support for external storage
Installation
First-time Users
If you're upgrading from a stock ROM (any variety), please click the "show content" button and read the instructions very carefully - they're long but your tablet's continued good health may depend on it!
STEP 1: Install TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery
Users outside the US must use the DoPa versions of these recoveries to install the ROM - neither the stock recovery nor other versions of CWM or Philz will work. Users in the US should use them just to avoid problems.
Stock Recovery
If you still have the stock recovery program you'll have to use the 'fastboot' program to install TWRP or Philz. On Windows, this requires installation of the 'ADB' USB drivers while in fastboot mode (see below). A package containing the drivers, fastboot, adb and other files can be found in the 2nd posting on the DoPa Stock ROM thread. Note: there are several batch files (*.bat) in the package - do NOT run them.
put fastboot.exe in a convenient directory, then unzip the recovery zip and put the .img file (twrp.img or philz.img) in the same directory (you won't need the other files)
unplug any USB cable, then press and hold Power+VolumeUp; the word "fastboot" should appear on the screen (nothing further will appear)
plug the USB cable from your PC into the tablet, then install the driver (open Device Manager, right click on "Other Devices->Fastboot", then select "Update Driver Software")
after installing the driver, open a command prompt ("DOS window") and change to the directory containing the files
enter, as appropriate, fastboot flash recovery twrp.img or fastboot flash recovery philz.img
when done, force the tablet off, remove the USB cable, then reboot into recovery: Power+VolumeDown - you should see the word "recovery", then either the TWRP or Philz menu
CWM
If you have CWM installed, copy your choice of recovery zip to an SD card, insert it in the tablet, then:
remove any USB cable, then boot into recovery: Power+VolumeDown
select "Install Zip", then "Choose zip from /storage/sdcard1"
select the file, then OK the selection
when done, back out to the main menu, select "Advanced options", then "Reboot recovery"
after the initial "recovery" screen, you should see the TWRP or Philz menu
Regardless of how you install your chosen recovery, the result should be the same. If it boots OK, compatibility is assured
STEP 2: Backup
I can't emphasize this enough: you must make a backup of your existing ROM. If something goes wrong, there's no way to get your device working again other than to restore it using the backup you've made. There's also another reason to do a backup: before installing the new ROM, you will have to reformat your /data partition. This will wipe out your apps, your settings, and most importantly, all the music/photos/etc stored on your "internal SDcard". These last items can be restored if you follow the instructions below:
You must do your backup onto a real SD card that you can remove because your "internal SDcard" will be erased in the next step. In fact, it wouldn't be a bad idea to do two backups (preferably to different cards) just in case one is faulty.
using Philz, select "Backup and Restore", then "Backup to /storage/sdcard1" -if there's enough space on the card, the backup will start without any further prompt;
using TWRP, select "Backup", then tap "Storage" (halfway down the screen) and ensure that "sdcard" is selected; on the previous screen, swipe the slider to start the backup;
it could take anywhere from 3 to 15+ minutes depending on the amount of data and the speed of your card
if needed, you can enable compression to create a smaller backup: for TWRP, you can check "Enable compression" on its main backup screen; for Philz, select "Misc Nandroid Settings -> Default Backup Format -> tar + gzip", then on the previous menu, tap on "Compression" to set the appropriate level
STEP 3: Install the DoPa5 ROM
Before you begin, you may want to download a Google Apps ("Gapps") package that you can install after the ROM. See the TK Gapps thread for details. I recommend the "Nano Modular" package which gives you the basics - you can always upgrade later. Put your Gapps package along with the ROM zip on an SD card and insert it into the tablet - you can use the same card you're using for your backups.
using TWRP, select "Wipe", then "Format data"; on the next screen type "yes" to confirm you want to proceed;
using Philz, select "Wipe and Format Options", then "Custom Format Options"; next select "format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)" (the 8th item), then OK your choice;
return to the main menu
using TWRP, select "Install"; at the top it should show "Storage: sdcard" - if not, tap there and change the setting
using Philz, select "Install Zip -> Choose zip from /storage/sdcard1"
select sero7pro-aosp511-dopa5-v1.3.zip, then OK your choice - the install process should take about 40-60 seconds
next, install your Gapps package
return to the main menu, select "Reboot" then "System" if using TWRP, or "Reboot System Now" for Philz, then hold your breath for the next 3-4 minutes
the Hisense screen should be up for 30 seconds, followed by the DoPa boot animation for another 3 minutes
If the boot animation is still running after 5+ minutes, force the tablet off, then reboot. If that doesn't fix it, try formatting /data again. If it still doesn't work, restore your tablet from your backup ("Backup and Restore -> Restore from /storage/sdcard1"), then post a message here. If everything works out as hoped for, re-read the first posting in this thread for details on some of the features (and problems) of this ROM.
Upgrades
UK, AU, and DE users must use the DoPa versions of TWRP or Philz Touch to install the ROM because they are the only ones compatible with your tablet. US users can use any SELinux-enabled version of CWM, Philz, or TWRP.
from DoPa5 AOSP Lollipop ROMs - no need to wipe or format anything!
from DoPa AOSP Kitkat ROMs (v1.0-v2.7) - a clean install is recommended but not required
from pre-Kitkat (v4.4.x) or any CM-based ROMs - wipe your /data partition before installing to avoid unnecessary problems.
install sero7pro-aosp511-dopa5-v1.3.zip
- the installer will wipe (but NOT format) /cache and dalvik-cache for you
install your preferred Gapps package
- upgraders: this is required to prevent your downloaded Google apps from crashing
optionally, install the Nexus7 spoof (sero7pro-nexus7spoof-dopa5-v1.3.zip)
reboot (ignore any "fix root" prompt - it's incorrect)
f2fs / ext4 Migration
This DoPa ROM gives you the flexibility to format any of your built-in partitions using either the f2fs or ext4 file systems.
As part of your install - or at any time - you can switch formats without losing any data. Click "show content" for instructions.
If you haven't already installed TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery, please do so first.
TWRP
make a backup to your external SD card
select Wipe then Advanced Wipe
select the partition to reformat, then tap Repair or Change File System
on the next screen, tap Change File System, then F2FS (or EXT4 to restore the default file system)
swipe the slider below to start formatting
when done, use the Restore option on the main screen to restore the contents of the partitions you reformatted
Philz
make a nandroid backup to your external SD card
select Wipe and Format Options, then Custom Format Options
select toggle f2fs <-> ext4 migration
- be sure there's a confirmation message at the bottom of the screen
select each partition you want to convert or wipe, then select the format and OK your choice
Important: to convert your /data partition, you must select format /data and /data/media (/sdcard)!!!
use Custom Restore from /storage/sdcard1 to restore the contents of the partitions you reformatted
Changes since DoPa5 v1.2
Xposed and GravityBox - these staples of the DoPa KitKat ROMs are back and preinstalled to provide all the tweaks you want - and none of the ones you don't
ArchiDroid Optimizations - this version of Android was built using gcc 4.9 and is highly optimized thanks to settings provided by JustArchi. To help ensure stability, the kernel uses standard optimization levels but is better tuned to our Cortex A9 processor due to the use of linaro 4.9 (a version of gcc optimized for ARM processors).
No Odex-ing - odex-ing has been abandoned because Xposed recompiles all apps, making the .odex files redundant. There should now be enough space on the /system partition to install the TK-Gapps Micro package.
Adaptive Brightness - a longstanding bug that could cause the screen to go black has been fixed. Overall brightness levels have been adjusted to provide greater dynamic range in low lighting conditions.
Notes
Xposed - having the Xposed framework installed shouldn't cause any issues, but if you wish to remove it you can do so using the xposed-uninstaller available in the Xposed XDA thread. The Xposed Installer and GravityBox apps will remain but will be inactive - you can use a root-enabled filemanager to remove them if you wish.
Encryption - if you wish to encrypt your /data partition, you must first use Philz Recovery to format it. Using TWRP to format may cause the partition to become un-decrytable, resulting in the complete loss of all your data. This is NOT an issue if you don't plan to use encryption.
WiFi Display - end a WiFi Display session from your television, not the tablet; doing so from the tablet may cause it to lock up. Chromecast is reportedly not subject to this issue.
USB Audio - booting up with a USB audio device attached may result in a bootloop.
Gapps - due to limited space on the /system partition, the TK Gapps's "Mini Modular" and larger packages will not install. I suggest using the "Nano" package, then downloading those apps you really want from PlayStore.
Credits
ziddey
randomblame
davepmer
the CM team
Downloads
sero7pro-aosp511-dopa5-v1.3.zip the full ROM
sero7pro-nexus7spoof-dopa-v1.3.zip identify tablet as a Nexus7 to (possibly) show more apps in PlayStore
sero7pro-twrp287-dopa5-v1.3.zip a customized version of TWRP Recovery v2.8.7 usable on all versions of the Sero 7 Pro
sero7pro-philz6.58.0-dopa-v2.7.zip the final version of Philz Touch CWM-based Recovery v6.58.0 compatible with all models of the Sero 7 Pro
TK Gapps an XDA thread with links to various Gapps packages
sero7pro-format-thirdparty.zip - only needed if you are downgrading from DoPa6 (Marshmallow) to a previous version (i.e. this one)
GPL Notice: the source code for this kernel is available at https://github.com/dolorespark/android_kernel_hisense_m470bsa on the 'master' branch.
XDA:DevDB Information
Sero 7 Pro (US/UK/AU/DE) - DoPa5 AOSP, ROM for the Android General
Contributors
dolorespark
Source Code: https://github.com/dolorespark
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.1.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.3
Stable Release Date: 2015-09-26
Created 2015-01-28
Last Updated 2016-01-02
Reserved
Thx for all your hard work
on these tablet
Thx
ok, so I have a question or several as I remember them...
I noticed in Beta 4 that we were (or at least I was) suffering from the well documented play movies bug that was afflicting a number of 2013 Nexus 7 models.
Has this been fixed yet?
If not, is there a workaround?
If so, what is it?
I also noticed some performance and stability issues when using the performance tab along with apps like 3c Toolbox and System Tuner. Unfortunately, I did not see a way to use performance tab to overclock the gpu and leave the cpu clock stock so that I could tweak the system through the aforementioned apps.
Also, can the cpu be overclocked beyond 1.5 Ghz?
If so, is this already enabled, or is there some magic involved?
I really liked the beta 4 (beta r3) Rom and the way it looked, felt, and ran.
I found it to be better at managing free memory than kitkat in that I had at least 50% more free ram than Kitkat. I believe this contributed to some of the performance increase. But I had a hard time with the Google Play Movies bug. And some people were saying it was a general problem within the os's video subsystem.
Legend, keep up the great work
Excellent work! Looking forward to this!
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alpurl said:
I noticed in Beta 4 that we were (or at least I was) suffering from the well documented play movies bug that was afflicting a number of 2013 Nexus 7 models. Has this been fixed yet?
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I'm sorry I didn't know about this until you mentioned it. I'm too poor/cheap to buy stuff from Google Play Movies, so I'd never have learned about this on my own. Fortunately this was my day off, so I was able to spend the afternoon chasing down this bug. Here's the fix - install it from Recovery:
sero7pro-video-drm-fix-dopa5-v1.0.zip
I'll repackage the main ROM in the near future to include this fix, but first I want to investigate a few possible problems I noticed while getting this fixed.
I also noticed some performance and stability issues when using the performance tab along with apps like 3c Toolbox and System Tuner. Unfortunately, I did not see a way to use performance tab to overclock the gpu and leave the cpu clock stock so that I could tweak the system through the aforementioned apps.
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Every time you display the Performance page, it will restore all parameters to the values you set previously. If 'Speed Control' is enabled, it will reset the CPU & GPU speeds, overriding values set by some other app. Your best bet is to turn it off. If neither of the apps you mention knows how to set the GPU speed, you can do so temporarily from a terminal or permanently from an init.d script like so:
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echo -n 1250 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_level # "1200" is 448mhz - "1250" is 520mhz
echo -n 1 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_state
Also, can the cpu be overclocked beyond 1.5 Ghz?
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Nope, not without extending the kernel's DVFS table further, then recompiling. Someone had it running at 1700mhz, but I'd consider that ..umm.. ill-advised for a chip that's intended to run at 1200-1300mhz.
Loving the first build. Very silky smooth speed and pretty stable as well as far as Lollipop is concerned at this point. As far as themes are concerned I haven't had too many issues using them on the current CM12 nightly for the Sero 7 Pro despite the DPI difference. Can't wait to see where this goes from here. Thanks for all the hard work! :highfive:
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Nope, not without extending the kernel's DVFS table further, then recompiling. Someone had it running at 1700mhz, but I'd consider that ..umm.. ill-advised for a chip that's intended to run at 1200-1300mhz.
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Well, on nVidia's page it recommend a maximum of 1.6 GHz, so 1.7 is not too much of an overboard if Hisense had built these units well enough. However, even with 1.5 GHz the chips is already running uncomfortably hot so it would be wise to back off from any higher clock. I do however think that the GPU of this tablet is a lacking a bit of oomph (ironically), is it possible to raise the clocks of the GPU beyond 520MHz? (granted that there would be a possibility of artifacts )
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I'm sorry I didn't know about this until you mentioned it. I'm too poor/cheap to buy stuff from Google Play Movies, so I'd never have learned about this on my own. Fortunately this was my day off, so I was able to spend the afternoon chasing down this bug.
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Being under that magic number of 10 posts, I couldn't post this in that main thread, and when I tried to post in the q&a thread where "reply" sent me, the forums bot catcher tripped me up.
Thanks, that worked like a charm.
Every time you display the Performance page, it will restore all parameters to the values you set previously. If 'Speed Control' is enabled, it will reset the CPU & GPU speeds, overriding values set by some other app. Your best bet is to turn it off.
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I did, and had stability. Just didn't know about just gpu o/c.
If neither of the apps you mention knows how to set the GPU speed, you can do so temporarily from a terminal or permanently from an init.d script like so:
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echo -n 1250 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_level # "1200" is 448mhz - "1250" is 520mhz
echo -n 1 > /sys/kernel/tegra_cap/core_cap_state
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To my knowledge, they don't, or at least I haven't figured that part out yet. Haven't figured it out in trickster mod either. I'll try the code. I only remember seeing one init.d file, does it matter where in that file I add the code?
Yeungers said:
on nVidia's page it recommend a maximum of 1.6 GHz
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The Tegra3 is a family of SoCs with models designed for mobile, automotive, and embedded use. Ours is the low-power mobile version. Some variants do have higher maximum clock speeds but they use more power at every frequency step than ours.
I do however think that the GPU of this tablet is a lacking a bit of oomph (ironically), is it possible to raise the clocks of the GPU beyond 520MHz?
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Possibly. The original overclock patch just upped the GPU speed to 520mhz without increasing the voltage any - and that seemed to work. When I rewrote the o/c code, I increased the voltage when running at 520mhz for what I considered solid reasons, Since it now has more power, I suspect I could up the speed somewhat without causing problems. However, even at a higher speed, it's still going to be an also-ran in today's market.
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dolorespark said:
If 'Speed Control' is enabled, it will reset the CPU & GPU speeds, overriding values set by some other app. Your best bet is to turn it off.
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I did, and had stability. Just didn't know about just gpu o/c.
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Having some other app set the CPU or GPU speeds isn't going to make it any more or less stable than having the built-in facility do it.
Be aware that if you're trying to use one of these apps to set the Interactive Governor's parameters, you're wasting your time. Not only does our Interactive Governor NOT work like you'd think - and not work like other implementations - it's totally ineffective. Every time the kernel brings another core online, it kicks all cores to the maximum allowed speed, totally sabotaging the governor's efforts. If you use Trickster to track the time at each speed, you'll see that the bulk of the time is spent either at very low speed or max speed, with all the intermediate speeds hardly used at all.
I only remember seeing one init.d file, does it matter where in that file I add the code?
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Create a new file named, f'rinstance. "02gpuspeed". Put "#!/system/bin/sh" on the first line, then the code I provided on the following lines. The files will be executed in alpha-numeric order: 00banner, 02gpuspeed, 99SuperSUDaemon. Be sure to set its permissions to '755' so it is executable.
I pretty well figured that would be the case, but...
Based on my somewhat limited understanding ,If you have a utility in the Rom trying to manage the cpu speeds, and an app trying to do the same with me "choosing" to use the performance governor, conflicts are bound tio arise. Based on my pc understanding, conflict equals poor performance and instability.
And it was honestly one where I was using performance settings for the gpu, and then one of the other apps for the cpu.
So, I found that if I simply turned off the performance settings and lived with the lower gpu clock, my system ran stable. So I was asking about how to get the higher gpu clock without using the cpu overclock portion of the performance tab.
You pretty well answered that, and I thank you.
Now, do I need to include the bit in the code at the end of the first line where it says 1200 is 448, and 1250 is 520?
Also, I don't understand setting permissions to 755. I understand setting read, write, own, etc, but not 755, if that's the case, then what app do I use for that? I created the file as a blank text document on my tablet directly and input the code there, then rebooted. Or did I screw the pooch on that one?
Sadly, I know nothing about the individual governor settings within each governor configuration. Therefore, I figure that the wisest and safest course of action is to leave it alone. It's easier and safer to work with the stuff I DO know until I can get feedback and advice from someone who DOES know.
I realize that some of this may seem stupid to you, but it's the only way I know to learn.
I will make another post later when I have more time to comment on some other things I keep seeing and would like to know what to do there.
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If you have a utility in the Rom trying to manage the cpu speeds, and an app trying to do the same with me "choosing" to use the performance governor, conflicts are bound tio arise.
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The CPU/GPU settings on the Performance page are set-and-forget values. They simply set the maximum speeds once bootup is done, and again when you display that page. They don't monitor anything - the CPU governor does that, and it is constrained by these settings. The corresponding settings in the other apps you've tried operate the same way.
You should be aware that the "performance" governor is really no governor at all. It simply sets the processor to the maximum permitted speed and never changes it. On the whole, this governor generates more heat than performance.
I found that if I simply turned off the performance settings and lived with the lower gpu clock, my system ran stable.
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This strongly suggests that your device really can't handle the higher speed - at least when the CPU is running full-bore at all times. You may want to search for the postings in some of the early S7P threads where people described attaching copper foil to the SoC to dissipate excess heat.
do I need to include the bit in the code at the end of the first line where it says 1200 is 448, and 1250 is 520? Also, I don't understand setting permissions to 755.
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Anything after a '#' in a shell script is a comment. As to '755', that's "read/write/execute" for the owner, and "read/execute" for the group and other users. Do a search for the 'chmod' command for more details on setting and interpreting Unix permissions.
Ok, that's fair enough.
Occasionally, I'll boot and get an error that the process called system is not responding and then it wants to know if I want to wait, or close it. It will do this every subsequent boot until I wipe cache and Dalvik (because I end up doing both out of habit) from recovery and then all is well again for several boot cycles where we start up again.
What am I missing here?
Are we free to discuss RRO theming for the S7P in this thread for now? I have been following BitSyko Development for a week or so and opted into the Layers beta and so on. I will be spending some time this week to figure this all out.
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kenundrem said:
Are we free to discuss RRO theming for the S7P in this thread for now? I have been following BitSyko Development for a week or so and opted into the Layers beta and so on. I will be spending some time this week to figure this all out.
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Since I'm not familiar with RRO theming how is this different from the themes released for say CM12 and the like?
kenundrem said:
Are we free to discuss RRO theming for the S7P in this thread for now? I have been following BitSyko Development for a week or so and opted into the Layers beta and so on.
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Since I'm not familiar with RRO theming how is this different from the themes released for say CM12 and the like?
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Of course you're welcome to discuss RRO - especially since it gives me an opening to throw in my 2 cents
Runtime Resource Overlays provides a way to override and/or replace the "resources" (icons, layouts, colors, strings, and fixed values) that are built into an .apk file. Since the resources used by Android itself are packaged into an .apk, you can modify the OS as well as individual applications.
RRO has been around for a long time but no one other than Sony ever used it. BitSyko's greatest contribution has been to make people aware that it's a superior way to do theming which is already built into the OS and is fairly easy to use. Unlike CM's theme engine, no custom code is required.
Beyond that, their contribution is somewhat less revolutionary than their many admirers seem to think. Their efforts are directed primarily at ease of use. The Layers app is essentially a file manager that makes copying themes into place a bit easier. What the app does you can do yourself using ESFileExplorer or ADB (though without some niceties they've added).
Their tweaks to the OS are designed to make life a bit easier for themers by changing hard-coded color values into "symbolic references". In other words, rather than specifying the color for each checkbox, you say each one should be the "checkbox_color", then define what that means somewhere else. That way, rather than having to modify the color of many different checkboxes, you change the definition of "checkbox_color" once and they all become that color.
Now, as to what all this means to the Sero 7 Pro and the DoPa5 v1.0 ROM... I delayed the ROM's release for several days until I could get their patches in place and tested, so this facility is in there and ready for use. The problem is that none of the themes I've seen really support the S7P. Any color changes a theme makes will show up just fine (I'm using someone's orange theme currently). However, all the icons are targeted at higher resolution screens than ours, so the OS ignores them and uses the same ones it has always used. If you can find themes for the Nexus 7, or some of the older Asus or HP tablets that also have a 1280*800 screen (213dpi), they should work just fine.
FYI... if you want to install a theme without using Layers, create an 'overlay' directory in '/system/vendor' (i.e. '/system/vendor/overlay'). Next, get some theme packages from this thread and unzip them. Select the .apk files you want, copy them into the 'overlay' directory, then reboot. If you don't like the result, delete them and reboot again.
Perfect explanation @dolorespark on RRO. I'm hoping eventually some kind of dark holo blue theme is made for RRO as all I really need is the color scheme.
AngryManMLS said:
Perfect explanation @dolorespark on RRO. I'm hoping eventually some kind of dark holo blue theme is made for RRO as all I really need is the color scheme.
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So you want black on holo blue aka 33b5e5? I'm going to make a white/pink themed for my daughter as its her tablet but I will see what I can do for you while I'm at it.
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kenundrem said:
So you want black on holo blue aka 33b5e5? I'm going to make a white/pink themed for my daughter as its her tablet but I will see what I can do for you while I'm at it.
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That would be amazing if you could. Here is an example of what I mean as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-dark-holo-theme-v1-0-01-25-15-t3012227

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