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I`m curious how/if undervolting (and overclocking as well) works on Nexus S after the ICS update. First, I must point out that I have a NS with stock rom, never been rooted, bootloader locked with official (now not working) recovery. The reason for this question is that the only reason I see for rooting this device is to undervolt to get more battery life. Btw I`m satisfied with the battery life I can get but why not to try to get some more ...
So, if I would root my device, what do I have to do next? Do I need another kernel? If yes, which are compatible with stock ICS? I want to stay on stock cause thats the reason I went for Google phone, the official updates without the need to flash roms ...
if the only reason to root just to undervolt...maybe there is an app in market can help u..
but if u use custom kernel...u can have more room to tweak it to ur best preference.
u can get custom kernel here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336529&page=91
but still in testing phase
for rooting...here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396959
Hi
Thanks for your reply, but I`m afraid root is always required for undervolting ... But thanks for the kernel link!
Hey folks. Being the noob I am, I posted on here a few days ago asking how to go about rooting my phone. Well, thanks to some friendly advice (and DoomLord's easy rooting toolkit) I have been able to clear that hurdle. Now that my phone is rooted, I would really like to be able to take advantage of all that has to offer (overclocking, underclocking, better battery life, etc.). From what I've read on the interweb, I need to flash a custom kernel to do that. Before I jump into this task, I have a few questions:
1) Do I need to flash a custom rom to use a custom kernel?
2) I am on a small, regional cdma carrier. Would changing my kernel affect my baseband, causing me to lose data coverage, or even lose cell service entirely?
3) will doing these things cause me to lose all my apps?
Custom kernel are not available to flash, being that the boooader is locked; however, the stock kernel supports overclocking, undervolting, etc. so you need only download an overclocking app.
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So just for the safety's sake, the stock kernel:
2.6.32.9-geadffa3
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Will work with an app like setCPU for over/underclocking, undervolting, etc?
Also, could you tell me some good clocking settings for the droid/milestone x?
The stock kernel allows you to overclock using those apps. However, I think there have been some issues trying to overclock the X if you are running an ICS custom rom. I think I read that QuickClock was working, but I'm not positive.
As for OC settings, each phone will act a little differently. You just have to test them out and watch to make sure your phone continues to be stable. You can start out testing at 1080 or 1100 and take it from there.
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Hi all. I am a proud owner of a 32gb wifi Nexus 7. While not new to Android, this is my 1st tablet. Love the size, weight and most of all...is android!
My question is, what combination of ROM with kernel would be best? I know there are a lot of things to consider, but I am looking for opinions only. Without talking down certain ROMs and/or kernels, we can share here opinions based on stability, customization and smoothness! I already encounter an issue when I rooted my 2 days brand new N7 rooting it with the Tool kit. Rooted it fast and easy (successfully), but installed TWRP. Me knowing no better, I love and I'm used to CWM, so I installed ROM Manager and CWM. Long story short, when I went to flash one ROM in particular, in recovery, when I formated system, data reset, wiped cache & dalvik, it wiped my sdcard clean. I mean, thats how I flash my Note 2 for a clean install and never had an issue like that. Then, when I tried to get into recovery via fastboot, I couldn't. It was like CWM wasn't there.
Thanks to the Tool Kit, I was able to un root and go back to stock....then rooted again (with TWRP) and finally flashed CM-10 stable. Also flashed faux's 4.1.2 kernel @ 1600. I like what I have so far, but I would like something more. I got the stable CM-10 from the actual CM thread so the ROM is pretty much untouched.
Can anybody please share what ROM and kernel I should try for a bit of stability, power and smothness at the same time? Any inputs and/or advice, will be greatly appreciated!
Try Paranoidandroid as a ROM. And i think the kernel that comes with it is the smoothest i have used with it.
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Wally72 said:
Hi all. I am a proud owner of a 32gb wifi Nexus 7. While not new to Android, this is my 1st tablet. Love the size, weight and most of all...is android!
My question is, what combination of ROM with kernel would be best? I know there are a lot of things to consider, but I am looking for opinions only. Without talking down certain ROMs and/or kernels, we can share here opinions based on stability, customization and smoothness! I already encounter an issue when I rooted my 2 days brand new N7 rooting it with the Tool kit. Rooted it fast and easy (successfully), but installed TWRP. Me knowing no better, I love and I'm used to CWM, so I installed ROM Manager and CWM. Long story short, when I went to flash one ROM in particular, in recovery, when I formated system, data reset, wiped cache & dalvik, it wiped my sdcard clean. I mean, thats how I flash my Note 2 for a clean install and never had an issue like that. Then, when I tried to get into recovery via fastboot, I couldn't. It was like CWM wasn't there.
Thanks to the Tool Kit, I was able to un root and go back to stock....then rooted again (with TWRP) and finally flashed CM-10 stable. Also flashed faux's 4.1.2 kernel @ 1600. I like what I have so far, but I would like something more. I got the stable CM-10 from the actual CM thread so the ROM is pretty much untouched.
Can anybody please share what ROM and kernel I should try for a bit of stability, power and smothness at the same time? Any inputs and/or advice, will be greatly appreciated!
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Hi, Wally72...
I don't know if this question can be answered objectively... it all hinges on how you intend to use the device, day to day. If your going to be playing high-octane video games, then a kernel that supports overclocking would be advised... but that will come at a battery life cost. More CPU cycles = battery drain.
For myself, I am currently running PaulOBriens MoDaCo custom ROM (can't post links yet, but Google MoDaCo Nexus7, and you should find it)...
The standard MoDaCo ROM for the N7 doesn't go too far off stock... it just adds some really nice features... AOSP browser (better than Chrome IMHO), expanded powerdown menu, Adobe Flash Player in /system (although Adobe no longer support it, it's still useful to have).
Paul has recently ventured into CyanogenMod territory with CM10.1 unofficial nightlies... which he has stated will be released every Friday.
And this is what I'm running now - MoDaCo CyanogenMod Custom ROM r3 - and in conjunction with Franco's r39 kernel, it's incredibly smooth... and very respectible battery performance as well.
Hope this is of some use...
Rgrds,
Ged.
stock
stock is stable
vital982 said:
stock is stable
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stock if u want a tabui try smoothrom with franco kernel
Hi all! I have my Nexus 4 unlocked, rooted, and running cyanogenmod 10.1, with TWRP as my recovery image.
I recently stumbled upon this custom kernel
https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts/9VtBVHP67Hg
It helps with the saturation problems with the Nexus 4, and I highly recommend it. I am, however, really trying to squeeze as much battery life as possible out of this device, and I am very interested in flashing the franco kernel, but I don't want to loose my improved screen colors. Is there any way to get the combined features of the franco kernel and this saturation kernel? Also I have heard about the faux kernel that lets you mess with the screen settings (gamma, etc) yourself, and apparently that one lets you overclock, though I'm not interested in overclocking. The franco kernel undervolts your processor, and it makes your processor only use 2 cores on the home screen, which apparently saves alot of battery life and that, to me, makes alot of sense.
Anyway, I was wondering if there was some way I could flash both of these kernels, or combine their features, or maybe there is a kernel with both of these benefits?
Thanks!
P.S. My friend got a nexus 4 and I compared my screen to his, and mine definitely looked significantly better.
Flash fauxes kernel
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I've been using franco and am pretty pleased with it so far (only had the phone for 6 days), which I also used to use on my Galaxy Nexus.
The gamma tuning really makes the screen look a whole better too.
kernel risks
Hey Guys, thought I would ask a question related to kernels in this thread rather than start a new thread.
I'm not sure why I'm worried about flashing a kernel but I am. Probably because my phone is so new.
My question.......In reality, flashing a kernel probably presents the same risk as flashing a new rom, correct? I've just read some harrowing threads and do not want to even come close to bricking my device.
Thanks for any input!
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Hey Guys, thought I would ask a question related to kernels in this thread rather than start a new thread.
I'm not sure why I'm worried about flashing a kernel but I am. Probably because my phone is so new.
My question.......In reality, flashing a kernel probably presents the same risk as flashing a new rom, correct? I've just read some harrowing threads and do not want to even come close to bricking my device.
Thanks for any input!
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In order to flash a kernel, put it on your device, reboot into recovery, wipe your dalvik cache and your cache. Then install the zip and reboot. I did this for the saturation kernel, and just now for the franco kernel ad it worked out great. I don't know what might cause people's devices to brick, but in theory that shoudnt happen.
For the record I installed the franco kernel and bought the franco app. So far it seems good.
hipocrazy said:
Hey Guys, thought I would ask a question related to kernels in this thread rather than start a new thread.
I'm not sure why I'm worried about flashing a kernel but I am. Probably because my phone is so new.
My question.......In reality, flashing a kernel probably presents the same risk as flashing a new rom, correct? I've just read some harrowing threads and do not want to even come close to bricking my device.
Thanks for any input!
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I've been flashing ROMs, kernels, etc, for 3 years and have yet to brick a device [knock on wood]. Just take your time and be sure of what you're doing and you should be fine.
Hi everyone,
I've been using my OP5 for the past year and now I've exhausted my full 64Gb of storage. Was planning to backup my data onto my laptop and start afresh but I thought it is time to root. I've rooted pretty much every phone I've had in the past for some or the other reason like increasing battery life, overclocking, debloated roms for more storage etc. etc.
I have been technologically dead for the past 2 years so I'm kind of lost right now and in confusion on as to whether to root or not? What would be the main advantages I'd be getting if I root. My phone is still blazing fast, has amazing battery life and OOS is really smooth.
Just in a lot of confusion and want to find more reasons to root.
If you have to ask, you don't need it.
If you root your phone you'll be able to actually use your phone. The only disadvantage to rooting your phone that I see would be that whenever I see a new rom, I want to flash it. I've never understood why somebody would not want to root their phone. Maybe warranty? But then again, I think there are ways around that?
Rickyloc said:
The only disadvantage to rooting your phone that I see would be that whenever I see a new rom, I want to flash it.
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This! +1
Dirk said:
If you have to ask, you don't need it.
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Should have seen a reply like this coming my way. Buddy, I've rooted every other phone I've had in the past. Either for updates, better battery life, smoother ram management and so on.. The only thing I couldn't understand is this phone isn't lacking in any of the above mentioned points including updates **touch wood** so wanted to understand others thought process on the advantages cause I am unaware of all the cool mods you can do at the moment, if there are any.
Rickyloc said:
If you root your phone you'll be able to actually use your phone. The only disadvantage to rooting your phone that I see would be that whenever I see a new rom, I want to flash it. I've never understood why somebody would not want to root their phone. Maybe warranty? But then again, I think there are ways around that?
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Thank you, this was helpful.. I don't see why i shouldn't root it too. I'll probably be rooting too. Which Rom would you suggest for stability and everyday usage with some good extra additional functionality?
Kunal5894 said:
Thank you, this was helpful.. I don't see why i shouldn't root it too. I'll probably be rooting too. Which Rom would you suggest for stability and everyday usage with some good extra additional functionality?
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My favorite rom is Codename Phoenix. It's fast and it's not on XDA, which is probably why I like it. It's got a lot of features. If there is a feature a rom doesn't have you can always get Xposed or something to enable.
But the main reason for rooting my phone is so that I can use gcam properly. I love Photoshop and gcam offers the best photos. In my opinion, far better than stock or any other.
There's an option just to flash a custom ROM and leave it unrooted ?
I can recommend Resurrection Remix unofficial. Simply followed the steps with unlocking the bootloader and gaining root on stock ROM, then flashed a custom ROM without rooting it.
If you thought battery life was great with stock OOS you're going to be pretty surprised with battery at Resurrection Remix and Flash Kernel ?
Kunal5894 said:
Thank you, this was helpful.. I don't see why i shouldn't root it too. I'll probably be rooting too. Which Rom would you suggest for stability and everyday usage with some good extra additional functionality?
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The best combination of stability and improved battery life is between the stock stable OxygenOS paired with the latest Franco kernel. I have tried pretty much all of the custom ROMs but every time the battery life of my phone was getting worse (compared to fully stock) until I tried stock OOS with Franco Kernel. But I have to say that I only have rooted my phone to use the Franco Kernel Manager and I do not have any add-ons into Magisk. Root + Franco and everything else is stock. I am not flashing new roms/kernels like crazy and really often, because the stable OOS is getting released once in two or even three months. Franco's kernel is being updated, hm, let's say once in a month or two months. So 99% of the time you are going to use your phone without flashing anything new.