The more feedback there is on a kernel, the more informed a decision you can make. Some kernels come with dedicated software that's tailored to helping you get the most out of the kernel. This can involve a simple overclocking slider, CPU governor settings, undervolting options and more. If the kernel you choose has a companion app, use it. If it doesn't, search around the Play Store for a generic overclocking or CPU manager app with a good rating and positive comments.
Once you've got the kernel for your particular model of phone, and have ensured it works with your version of Android and supports overclocking, you're good to go.
For this tutorial we're overclocking a rooted Nexus 6 running stock Android 6. Many custom ROM kernels already support overclocking however, so if you are using a custom ROM, read up on it to see if you even need to change your kernel. Your phone needs to be rooted in order to flash a custom kernel.
You'll also need a custom recovery installed because you can't flash kernels using stock recovery. If you need help with this, follow our guide on how to install a custom recovery.
The guide at the link is for a Nexus 5 but the same process applies. Make sure you have a backup of your data. You can do this through your custom recovery or with any number of apps or PC-based solutions. If you need help with this, follow our guide on how to back up everything on Android.
Once you've chosen the kernel you want to use, download it and any software it might have come with onto your Android you can leave it in the Downloads folder. You can also download the kernel to your computer and copy the zip file to the root directory of your phone if you prefer, but it's just as easy to just do it on your phone through recovery. Turn off your phone and enter fastboot.
This is usually achieved by pressing Power and Volume Down but some manufacturers have a different button combination. On the fastboot screen, use the volume buttons to highlight Recovery mode and press the power button to select it.
Tap the Install button or 'Install zip' in CWM recovery and navigate to the location where you saved the kernel zip file. Flash the kernel zip file and wait for a success message. Some kernels like Elemental X in our example will run you through a series of screens like the Install Wizard on your computer. Some kernels will allow you to set the CPU clock speed during installation.
You can make changes then and there or later through the CPU manager app you installed. See below for instructions on the latter. If you didn't change the CPU settings during installation of your custom kernel you can now launch your CPU manager or kernel app. If you haven't already installed compatible software for your kernel you'll need to find an app in the Play Store. There are plenty that work well, but I'm using a free app called Kernel Adiutor. You'll need to grant your kernel app root permission and you might be required to install BusyBox as well which will also require root privileges.
Look for the settings that control CPU clock speed. Depending on the app you're using, you can choose a max CPU speed from a drop down menu or use a slider. Remember, take it slowly and try each clock speed out for a while to see how it affects stability, battery life and heat. Start at around 10 percent more than your current clock speed and work your way upwards. Don't be surprised if your CPU speed doesn't instantly jump up to that new setting.
What you're doing when you overclock is changing the CPU's maximum speed, so it will be able to deliver higher performance when necessary.
While you can also change the minimum clock speed, that just puts unnecessary strain on your processor and battery. After all, there's no need to be maxing out your CPU just to read emails. If you encounter any instability with your new settings just go back and drop your max clock speed a little and see how you go. If you encounter any problems that seem out of the ordinary, hit the forums or the place you grabbed your kernel from and read through the entries to see if anyone else has already solved your problem.
If not, ask for help from the community. If all else fails you can simply re-flash the original kernel your device came with. EX kernel manager gone fuqed up. You may have experienced lag in your smartphone when you open too many apps.
Everyone cant affords to buy new smartphones now and then. What if you come to know that you can boost the performance of your android device? You will ask how it is possible? But it is possible by a method known as overclocking. Let us know more about overclocking. You can simply overclock android to boost performance. Overclocking means forcing the processor to run at speeds higher than the specified speeds.
If you are the one who is looking to overclock the smartphone, then you are in the right place! We are going to share the methods for overclocking your android device. But before moving ahead, we must know why your smartphones become slow? There can be a lot of factors responsible that make your Android device slow. Some of them:. The custom firmware files are usually based on the latest Android system files, but with modifications to also allow overclocking.
Which firmware you need depends on your phone; generally speaking, looking through the XDA-Developers forums for your phone model should provide answers. Additionally, a recent thread on the Reddit social bookmarking site could provide clues.
Lots of people use the Cyanogen mod firmware to find out more info, visit the Cyanogen wiki. You upgrade at your own risk, and should only do so with the power lead attached to the phone. Double and triple-check to make sure you have the correct files for your make, model, and perhaps even hardware revision of phone, if applicable. You might lose any data stored in the phone, such as text messages and contacts, so perform a backup beforehand.
The Max and Min sliders set the maximum and minimum clock speeds, and the changes take effect straight away. Jailbreaking lets you install unauthorized apps, but there are more crafty workarounds for Android handsets. The Profiles section of the app lets you set CPU speeds for various phone modes.
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