What is powerhal and do I need it. - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Did a search n didn't fine much. What is powerhal and do I need it.
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k29er said:
Did a search n didn't fine much. What is powerhal and do I need it.
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of you are trying to raise your cpu speeds(overclock) and they keep reverting to the default speed instead, then you need it. if you dont have a problem with overclocking, your speeds stick, then you dont need it.

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[Q] Which governor does the Nexus 4 use by default?

I thought that Google used Interactive with "project butter" enhancements. However, when running stock, I checked an app and saw that it was running Ondemand instead of Interactive. Was this changed for the Nexus 4??
Someone must know this or at least verify what I'm seeing!
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whittikins said:
Someone must know this or at least verify what I'm seeing!
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I believe most nexus devices come with a kernel that is on demand.
Here is a nice guide about governors http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017715

Nexus 7 under clocking itself

My nexus 7 keeps under clicking itself to 1.5GHz from anything.
I have stock rooted with Trinity kernel 4.2 using tkt to over clock anyone have any tips
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maxjivi05 said:
My nexus 7 keeps under clicking itself to 1.5GHz from anything.
I have stock rooted with Trinity kernel 4.2 using tkt to over clock anyone have any tips
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It's called 'saving power'.
As long as it doesn't lag and clocks itself up to maximum when required, there's nothing to worry about.
Or you can get some CPU clock app and set it on maximum performance. But don't be surprised if you can boil eggs on it then and the battery dies in 2 hrs :good:
issak42 said:
It's called 'saving power'.
As long as it doesn't lag and clocks itself up to maximum when required, there's nothing to worry about.
Or you can get some CPU clock app and set it on maximum performance. But don't be surprised if you can boil eggs on it then and the battery dies in 2 hrs :good:
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I ran my N7 at 1.7 (using Trinity) without any heating problems. Battery life was acceptable.
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Found out it was power Hal script I ran fixed now!
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NVM removed it now it Underclocks to normal 1.3 GHz from any Freq!!! Why....
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maxjivi05 said:
Found out it was power Hal script I ran fixed now!
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NVM removed it now it Underclocks to normal 1.3 GHz from any Freq!!! Why....
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clear the data for tkt and reboot. if you are using tkt, you dont need a powerhal script, since tkt runs it automatically after opening it.
Does Tegra 3 really need overclocked? Having used Tegra 2 I can say that could definitely use a little bump but so far T3 is keeping up with me and I can see a big difference between T2 and T3. Makes me wonder what T4 Wayne has in store.
edge929 said:
Does Tegra 3 really need overclocked? Having used Tegra 2 I can say that could definitely use a little bump but so far T3 is keeping up with me and I can see a big difference between T2 and T3. Makes me wonder what T4 Wayne has in store.
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does it need it.. probably not. do we want to overclock anyways.. yes! btw, its underclocked by default(its rated to 1.5ghz). i use it at 1150mhz as a daily btw.

Why does this thing lock up all the time?

This device is blazing fast most of the time, but it will inexplicably lock up, completely, for a few minutes at a time for seemingly no reason. Right now it's frozen on a youtube video and I can't turn it off or use the screen. The device is also unusable really when installing apps, and will lag heavily in Google Now sometimes.
Is this just me? Or 4.2.1?
Just you. My N7 is still operating at warp speed and doesn't lock up..
Faux kernel / paranoid android
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Are you stock? If so I heard people saying turning off the sync for currents will help, for Google now lag I feel its performs better if you turn off the hot word in setting. But with that you can't say Google and start voice search
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I'm stock 4.2.1 and don't have those issues. I do have currents (and various other apps) disabled, so like previous response said try that. Otherwise maybe go with a factory reset.
When my gnex updated to 4.2 it's performance suffered until I factory reset, now it's been much better.
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My best guess would be you have installed an app that is not compatible with 4.2.
How about posting a list of what you have installed, if you use multi-user, and if you are stock (not rooted), and we can give comments.
I agree. I'm running PA and rock solid. I was also rock solid on stock.
I've never had it lock up. I flashed a Trinity kernel once that caused sleep of death... but it was a known issue.
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95Z28 said:
I'm stock 4.2.1 and don't have those issues. I do have currents (and various other apps) disabled, so like previous response said try that. Otherwise maybe go with a factory reset.
When my gnex updated to 4.2 it's performance suffered until I factory reset, now it's been much better.
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I have currents disabled. Which others do you have disabled?
rmm200 said:
My best guess would be you have installed an app that is not compatible with 4.2.
How about posting a list of what you have installed, if you use multi-user, and if you are stock (not rooted), and we can give comments.
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I have a pretty decent amount of apps installed. I'll post them in a minute, but no, I'm not multi-user, and I'm stock. I'll root and put a new rom on this thing if it's worth it, I figured it'd be fine the way it came.
btw, here are my androbench results. Are these slow?
apps:
These are what I disable.
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These are what I disable.
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thanks, I'll try disabling those.
Over 100 apps in total, my andronbench write speed is clearly an error so just compare read and app open macros.
My apps open much faster than yours, which I'd put down to PA ROM and kernel. Maybe your write speed is a bit slow?
Can you download "forever gone" from market and try a full fill and delete? Apparently helps reset the memory controller to improve performance.
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Mungulz said:
Over 100 apps in total, my andronbench write speed is clearly an error so just compare read and app open macros.
My apps open much faster than yours, which I'd put down to PA ROM and kernel. Maybe your write speed is a bit slow?
Can you download "forever gone" from market and try a full fill and delete? Apparently helps reset the memory controller to improve performance.
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I did forever gone earlier today.
bump.
I just want to know if I should restore, root and flash a new rom on this thing. Can someone check out my androbench scores and tell me if they're normal?
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Please Help. WiFi Download speed is TOO LOW

Hey guys...I have posted in many threads but was not getting an answer...So I created this thread...Im having a serious WIFi crisis...My downloading speed is very very low..I have a 1MB line...but my max download speed is like 3-4 KBs...I have tried many things...There was a thread with wifi issue and a possible fix...Tried that with no success...I have unchecked the wifi optimization in settings too...Also tried installing franco's kernel, that didnt help either...
So is there a solutiin or do I have to live like this...as i cant return to google as a rma ...
P.S My other android phones had no problem on this router...
Thanks..
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Does this only happen on your router or all wifi signals.
Only thing I can think of is updating the router software and see if this changes things at all.
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jonapunk said:
Does this only happen on your router or all wifi signals.
Only thing I can think of is updating the router software and see if this changes things at all.
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Well actually I havent tried it on any other router yet..But my routers software is up to date...
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When you say you've tried another possible fix.. Were you talking about system/etc/WiFi/ WCNSS_qcom_cfg.ini trick?
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iGoogleNexus said:
When you say you've tried another possible fix.. Were you talking about system/etc/WiFi/ WCNSS_qcom_cfg.ini trick?
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Yes. I have tried that trick with no success
Is there any other way or trick?
moizsami said:
Yes. I have tried that trick with no success
Is there any other way or trick?
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That's really weird because I used that same method to fixing my WiFi problem and it works. Double check to see if you changed the right one.. =\ all I can say man
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Turn off BMPS (Set it to 0) in the wifi ini. This should theoretically remove all slowdowns but will prevent your phone from sleeping (with wifi on). Another solution is to download Franco Kernel with Prima Drivers and force wireless G mode in the ini.
sigma392 said:
Turn off BMPS (Set it to 0) in the wifi ini. This should theoretically remove all slowdowns but will prevent your phone from sleeping (with wifi on). Another solution is to download Franco Kernel with Prima Drivers and force wireless G mode in the ini.
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Is that franco kernel any different from the normal one...Im using milestone 2 right now...If its different can u tell me where could I find it and how to force the wireless G mode...?
Thanks alot..
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iGoogleNexus said:
That's really weird because I used that same method to fixing my WiFi problem and it works. Double check to see if you changed the right one.. =\ all I can say man
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Did u have the exact same problem? I mean my wifi is always connected and the browsing also works great...its only the download part where it sucks...! What method did u use? Manually or flashed through cwm..?
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I was having the same problem but then I found this franco+prima kernel in the android development section and now the problems gone
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Is that franco kernel any different from the normal one...Im using milestone 2 right now...If its different can u tell me where could I find it and how to force the wireless G mode...?
Thanks alot..
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Please use the search function next time
Anyway here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272140
This includes the latest Franco Kernel (Way Better than M2) + Prima Drivers. Try to test this first before we force wireless G mode
sigma392 said:
Please use the search function next time
Anyway here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272140
This includes the latest Franco Kernel (Way Better than M2) + Prima Drivers. Try to test this first before we force wireless G mode
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Thaankks The speed seems to be much better using this kernel...Not 100% but waay better then b4..Thanks!!
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[Q] Ubuntu on NEXUS 4

Hi,
anyone tried Ubuntu touch? if so can i try too?
coz i heard most of the features are not yet fully functionally.
lemme knw:good::highfive:
It's preview. None of the features work.
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scream4cheese said:
It's preview. None of the features work.
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but i see the changelog it says network and wifi and other basic stuffs work.!!!
is it true and have u tried it mate?
DOnjt install it, its very bad for now. Bad battery etc.
nageshmv said:
but i see the changelog it says network and wifi and other basic stuffs work.!!!
is it true and have u tried it mate?
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You can't do much if nothing other than wifi and network works.
I've tried it, just did a nandroid, flashed it like a normal ROM, and restored the backup half an hour later. Heres the full thread if you are interested;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078727
Calls and texts work, but not much else
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nageshmv said:
but i see the changelog it says network and wifi and other basic stuffs work.!!!
is it true and have u tried it mate?
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Lol. I think a lot of people tried it out when it came out months ago. Yes WiFi does work but the other features can't be used.
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scream4cheese said:
Lol. I think a lot of people tried it out when it came out months ago. Yes WiFi does work but the other features can't be used.
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Thanx for all for kind suggestions and replies........I appreciate u guys

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