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Most simple games and UI lag while heavy games work fine

Hello I have Novathor U8500 device Xperia U with dual core processor and Mali 400 GPU.
Problem is as title says most simple games lag while heavy one are working great.
By doing some tests I found phone can't push more than 58 fps,no matter phone sometimes simply jumps to 90 then below 30 and I can't debug this.
I'm asking is there any way to fix this or cap fps to for ex. 55 fps.
Thanks.

XperianPro said:
Hello I have Novathor U8500 device Xperia U with dual core processor and Mali 400 GPU.
Problem is as title says most simple games lag while heavy one are working great.
By doing some tests I found phone can't push more than 58 fps,no matter phone sometimes simply jumps to 90 then below 30 and I can't debug this.
I'm asking is there any way to fix this or cap fps to for ex. 55 fps.
Thanks.
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i think u can enable v-snyc somewhere.. i just dont remember how to do it..

kopter36 said:
i think u can enable v-snyc somewhere.. i just dont remember how to do it..
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Its enabled but graphic card is not stable and I can't stabilize it.

Try forcing GPU rendering?

Use pimp my rom and disable vsync
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ajeteja said:
Use pimp my rom and disable vsync.
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Its not so simple also it doesn't work.
Enabling GPU Rendering also not helping.
This is my last time buying Mali phone

looks like maybe ics might help...
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/64517

n3wt said:
looks like maybe ics might help...
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/64517
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Its not that problem yes they fixed lagging in some games but not in entire system,I am using CM9 right now but problem still occur,I can't scroll home screen without lag even simple scrolling like in Root Explorer lags.
I'm not sure what to do beside buy new device.

have you tried stock ICS?

n3wt said:
have you tried stock ICS?
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Yes I did all a viable versions but none is smooth.

XperianPro said:
Yes I did all a viable versions but none is smooth.
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Hmm strange.. Im not an XP user but i have XSOLA.. As i know they share very2 same hardware n spec xcept for the illumination and floating touch.. I've tried several rom like FXP 207,eXperience v2.1,MiUI and more but i dont have that kind of lag.. Usually right after i flashed a new rom i will debloated as much as i can then reboot into CWM and wipe cache and dalvik.. I admit some simple 2D games got a lag but none in UI.. Maybe your CPU governor?

CPU throttling due to temperatures?
CPU Bottleneck?
you cant just jump to the conclusion that mali devices are bad lol..

spazzy1912 said:
CPU throttling due to temperatures?
CPU Bottleneck?
you cant just jump to the conclusion that mali devices are bad lol..
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You sure it happens all the time,even when its 30 degrees.

XperianPro said:
You sure it happens all the time,even when its 30 degrees.
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hmm, very strange.
anyone else with your device having similar issues?
any other mali devices with these issues?

spazzy1912 said:
hmm, very strange.
anyone else with your device having similar issues?
any other mali devices with these issues?
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Yes it is strange,even my old Xperia X8 is somewhat "smooth" I mean simple actions like scrolling are smooth while on Xperia U are not. :silly:

XperianPro said:
Yes it is strange,even my old Xperia X8 is somewhat "smooth" I mean simple actions like scrolling are smooth while on Xperia U are not. :silly:
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might be some software optimisation issues? :S

spazzy1912 said:
might be some software optimisation issues? :S
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I thought that too.
But why company would launch phone that lags?

XperianPro said:
I thought that too.
But why company would launch phone that lags?
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hmm, so you have tried factory resetting?
is it still under warranty? try sending it back :S

spazzy1912 said:
hmm, so you have tried factory resetting?
is it still under warranty? try sending it back :S
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I'm using CM9 and my friend U has got same problem.

[Q] Anyone else seeing very high RAM usage?

Should I be concerned? So used to closing things out via Task Manager (from S3 & S4) to keep running smooth. I can't get the S5 below 1.34GB usage of 1.81GB available. Seems really high with nothing open or running.........

jcool13 said:
Should I be concerned? So used to closing things out via Task Manager (from S3 & S4) to keep running smooth. I can't get the S5 below 1.34GB usage of 1.81GB available. Seems really high with nothing open or running.........
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Same here
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Free RAM is wasted RAM.

tdrussell said:
Free RAM is wasted RAM.
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Yes. you are right to talking about. Every time Free RAM will become a expandable RAM. Must irresponsible...

More reply if you post it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help

Lodaserves said:
More reply if you post it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help
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:good::good: i think this are really good area to get any reply or help..

Empty ram uses the same amount of battery as full ram. Might as well have some things loaded into ram for faster access and so other apps calling on these resources don't have to expend your battery while trying to turn things on
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Lodaserves said:
Yes this is true.
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Thanks. Can you see my signature ? Do not remember it..

[DRIVER][WIP]Intel HD Graphics Modified Driver for Dell Venue 8 Pro

(NOTE: I am NOT responsible for any damage to your tablet caused by this driver, yourself, your dog/cat, your drink, ect.)
(NOTE #2: Not currently available.)
I'm working on a modified driver for the Dell Venue 8 Pro, mainly to increase the amount of RAM dedicated to the graphics..
My goal is to increase the dedicated video memory from 32MB to 64MB/128MB/256MB (64MB is probably the safest, but I am aiming for 128MB), which *should* increase performance in some desktop games (I.e. Batman: Arkham Asylum).
It will be based off official drivers from Dell/Intel.
I'll try to have a version up soon for testing (I myself may or may not test it depending on the circumstances). ;D

1/24/15
-Intel Released Driver Update on 1/21/2015
-Development Will Continue with 11/2/2013 Driver

I will be willing to test.

TravisAntonio said:
I will be willing to test.
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Awesome. Unfortunately I haven't had time to work on it with Christmas almost here.

Lincoln99 said:
Awesome. Unfortunately I haven't had time to work on it with Christmas almost here.
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If anything you can let me know via PM or Instant messaging.

Well, Windows Technical Preview decided not to load Windows Explorer anymore, so development is now on hold.
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Lincoln99 said:
Well, Windows Technical Preview decided not to load Windows Explorer anymore, so development is now on hold.
Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk
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If I can be of help for anything just let me know.

So,I changed my bios from ao4 to a09 and then to a03 and then I went to bios and changed dedicated memory for graphic to 128mb and everything looks in system okey like you can see in this sreenshot (sorry for polish ^^) but i dont have response in games.I tried Civilization V and Football Manager 2015 and only in menu football manager i can tell difrence-it's faster but when you are in match there's no diffrence :x(on civ5 i play on low/medium and in fm15 i tried medium settings) Can someone tell me why games don't play better? Thanks and sorry for my English

Areko7 said:
So,I changed my bios from ao4 to a09 and then to a03 and then I went to bios and changed dedicated memory for graphic to 128mb and everything looks in system okey like you can see in this sreenshot (sorry for polish ^^) but i dont have response in games.I tried Civilization V and Football Manager 2015 and only in menu football manager i can tell difrence-it's faster but when you are in match there's no diffrence :x(on civ5 i play on low/medium and in fm15 i tried medium settings) Can someone tell me why games don't play better? Thanks and sorry for my English
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So, A03 has that option?
As for game performance, not a lot of games will benefit depending on system requirements.
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Lincoln99 said:
So, A03 has that option?
As for game performance, not a lot of games will benefit depending on system requirements.
Sent from my One S
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Yes it has.
So,only in several games i will see a better performance? I tested six guns and asphalt and there's no diffrent than yesterday

Areko7 said:
Yes it has.
So,only in several games i will see a better performance? I tested six guns and asphalt and there's no diffrent than yesterday
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Those games, I think, don't use that much dedicated memory. How did you downgrade to A03?
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Lincoln99 said:
Those games, I think, don't use that much dedicated memory. How did you downgrade to A03?
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I just downloaded bios from dell page and installed. It warn me that dell don't recommend downgrading but i choose yes option and it works ;d
What game i should test where i will see this 128mb ?

Areko7 said:
I just downloaded bios from dell page and installed. It warn me that dell don't recommend downgrading but i choose yes option and it works ;d
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Alright. I'll try this later.
Sent from my One S

Lincoln99 said:
Alright. I'll try this later.
Sent from my One S
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There is a option to give it even 512mb but is it safe? :v

Areko7 said:
There is a option to give it even 512mb but is it safe? :v
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Well, it's shared memory, so you should be fine.
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Ok.
So,I tested this little monster in 3dmark and... that changing memory gives nothing in performance :x
1 is default settings (32mb,gfx boost off)
2 is default but boost on
3 is all for max (512mb boost on and other stuff that i dont remeber :v)
As you can see 3 get the best but it cut me 500 mb ram,so i recommend 32 mb
By the way,that boost is nasty, it's giving 1000 points and about 5 fps ;p
Thanks

Areko7 said:
Ok.
So,I tested this little monster in 3dmark and... that changing memory gives nothing in performance :x
1 is default settings (32mb,gfx boost off)
2 is default but boost on
3 is all for max (512mb boost on and other stuff that i dont remeber :v)
As you can see 3 get the best but it cut me 500 mb ram,so i recommend 32 mb
By the way,that boost is nasty, it's giving 1000 points and about 5 fps ;p
Thanks
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I'd say more dedicated memory would help with CoD, or even something like GTA IV, of which I hear needs a good bit of dedicated memory.
EDIT: The A03 BIOS isn't listed under Other Versions on Dell's site, what model do you have? I have the 5000 series.
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Lincoln99 said:
I'd say more dedicated memory would help with CoD, or even something like GTA IV, of which I hear needs a good bit of dedicated memory.
EDIT: The A03 BIOS isn't listed under Other Versions on Dell's site, what model do you have? I have the 5000 series.
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I have 5830
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=C7Y36
That's where i downloaded it

Areko7 said:
I have 5850
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=C7Y36
That's where i downloaded it
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Ah. I have the 5830.
Sent from my One S

Lincoln99 said:
Ah. I have the 5830.
Sent from my One S
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I wrote this wrong xD
Just edited it

S6 Antutu Scores

I did a couple of Antutu tests and got quite varying results. What's everyone's scores?

With 64bit Antutu I get near 69000.

Around 67000 was the highest I've gotten.

It seems I got quite a high score then for some reason. Wonder why.

Biggenz said:
It seems I got quite a high score then for some reason. Wonder why.
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It might be related to the ammount of apps you have installed, the background apps you had running and so on.
To be honest, we can't even notice the difference between 67000 and 71000 in "real life" usage... Benchmarks will always be just benchmarks.

tiagovale2 said:
It might be related to the ammount of apps you have installed, the background apps you had running and so on.
To be honest, we can't even notice the difference between 67000 and 71000 in "real life" usage... Benchmarks will always be just benchmarks.
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Yes for sure. But it's nice to have a bit of competition.
One of my friends has a Blackphone 2 and got very similar scores. I didn't think there was anything out there as powerful as the S6 at the moment. He overclocked it and got a score of 83000!

Biggenz said:
Yes for sure. But it's nice to have a bit of competition.
One of my friends has a Blackphone 2 and got very similar scores. I didn't think there was anything out there as powerful as the S6 at the moment. He overclocked it and got a score of 83000!
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You're right, as long as it's an healthy competition! ahah
I honestly don't mind giving up 13k on the score in exchange to the S6 glass & aluminium feel... It's just fantastic, IMO.

Biggenz said:
Yes for sure. But it's nice to have a bit of competition.
One of my friends has a Blackphone 2 and got very similar scores. I didn't think there was anything out there as powerful as the S6 at the moment. He overclocked it and got a score of 83000!
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83k? That's really hard to believe considering the hardware that's in the Blackphone.

Japultra said:
83k? That's really hard to believe considering the hardware that's in the Blackphone.
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This^^ :good:

Japultra said:
83k? That's really hard to believe considering the hardware that's in the Blackphone.
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Gotta believe it bro. This is a Blackphone 2, not 1.

Biggenz said:
Gotta believe it bro. This is a Blackphone 2, not 1.
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Interesting. Wonder what the S6 would get overclocked.

Japultra said:
Interesting. Wonder what the S6 would get overclocked.
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You know what, the more I'm thinking about it the more I wonder if he actually has a Blackphone 2 and whether that score is faked somehow, as there are no details available about the release of the Blackphone 2 or even definitive specs anywhere.
I mean, if it has a Snapdragon 615 as suspected, there is no way it could get close to that score.

Biggenz said:
You know what, the more I'm thinking about it the more I wonder if he actually has a Blackphone 2 and whether that score is faked somehow, as there are no details available about the release of the Blackphone 2 or even definitive specs anywhere.
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All it takes is photoshop.

Japultra said:
All it takes is photoshop.
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The f*cker has just admitted he photoshopped it! I knew it couldn't be.

This is my best one with S6

Okarina26 said:
This is my best one with S6
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How did you manage to do that score?! Stock ROM? Overclock?

tiagovale2 said:
How did you manage to do that score?! Stock ROM? Overclock?
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No Fotoshop...thats for sure.
Stock rom no OC..!!!

Maybe he is from Iceland, or Idaho or Canada. ...
Or just stick your phone in the freezer. You will get that score
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Holy... That's an insane score!

What ROM do you recommend to me?

Hey, im looking to install a new ROM on my P8 Lite ALE-21. I currently have the stock one. I mainly want to use my phone for social media.

I recommend AOSPA or LOS 13.
Performance is great and batterylive isnt even bad.

TheOldMan said:
I recommend AOSPA or LOS 13.
Performance is great and batterylive isnt even bad.
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I installed AOSPA some minutes after posting this. Im in love with it, speed is a lot faster and the UI is beautiful. I don't know about the battery life yet tho.

RautMike said:
I installed AOSPA some minutes after posting this. Im in love with it, speed is a lot faster and the UI is beautiful. I don't know about the battery life yet tho.
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You can deactivate 2 cores in the kernel audiator and batterylive wil much improve.

TheOldMan said:
You can deactivate 2 cores in the kernel audiator and batterylive wil much improve.
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You mean the app right?

RautMike said:
You mean the app right?
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Yes. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grarak.kerneladiutor&hl=de)
Greetings from Germany.

TheOldMan said:
Yes. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grarak.kerneladiutor&hl=de)
Greetings from Germany.
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Hehe, im also half German. I downloaded it. Do i just go to CPU and turn 2 of them off? And why can't i enable the other 4

RautMike said:
Hehe, im also half German. I downloaded it. Do i just go to CPU and turn 2 of them off? And why can't i enable the other 4
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Yes, just turn The third and fourth of.
I dont know, why you cant turn all on.
Grüße aus Bayern.