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[UTIL] PowerSet - Power saving settings replacement

Hi
After some time using orginal Toshiba power saving settings I've found it's terrible slow and upractical using fingers, so I've came with an idea to make simple fast and finger friendly app that will allow me to change basic settings like:
CPU Speed
Wi-Fi speed
Backlight while on battery power
If someone wants to make better graphics for eg. buttons or icon feel free to contribute in this thread and I will think about using them

Nice app ! Hope you'll get someone to make some graphics because I think you desserve it
Maybe you could ask LeSScro

But I'm not sure how much slower it will be with added graphics
I'm not a good programer... Now loking for a way to control cpu via DVS1: driver so I can disable autoscaling

The app seems to be very useful!
I'll install it on my TG01 after I flash a new Rom on it.
Thanks for that app!

Does limiting the CPU actually make the battery last any longeR? When I had it throttled down, I didn't notice a difference :S

"Now loking for a way to control cpu via DVS1: driver so I can disable autoscaling"
I don`t think `Snapdragon`CPU have the ability to auto scale like `Intel Xscale`CPU can. I used Asus P535 before and I don`t need to touch the CPU setting for high or low CPU frequency it does it automatically, for example if the CPU needs more power it will throttle up and if its idle it will throttle down the CPU automatically.

@BIG K in TG01 it looks like this if You'll set Low performance then cpu intensive apps work slower but battery drain is lower if you'll set it to high then cpu reaches max speed and get's higher battery drain it's good for apps that always uses 100% cpu
@elder T Snapdragon CPU does have autoscaling and can be overclocked (look at Snapdragon Android devices forum and at HTC Leo (HD2) fo HD2 there is app to disable autoscaling and overclock cpu but for some unknown reasons works on Acer F1 and LG Expo but doesnt work on TG01.

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but for some unknown reasons works on Acer F1 and LG Expo but doesnt work on TG01.
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Everybody has reported their oc'ed phones overheating. I wouldn't try it even if the app worked in tg01. Many use it to downclock for better battery life in which case we have the toshiba tool. Or nico101's

can you make a version how our enable wlan and bloototh? and a way to change skin? greets alcatras

I think it's possible to add enabling bt and wlan but it's rather pointles cause most of today replacements etc have this function with a quick access and with skins problem is that I'm not a good in making better graphics but if someone wants to do them I can replace ugly buttons with graphical ones
I know about overheating and I know that toshiba have even overheating warning in drivers that can warn or shutdown the phone... But disabling autoscaling and controling cpu frequency can be more exact not only setting our cpu to High perf. so it will autoscale from low to high when needed but making it stay on high perf.

Comes there no update from your great app?

Thx!
'Dzięki'
Very useful application!

Due to lack of time I've stopped development to find a way to disable autoscaling
Anyway program works like it should and there are no reasonable propositions what should I try to add

I don't think this program works.
I set the CPU speed to low, but it is indeed still actually set to high. I use this program primarily for back light purposes now. Is there any other program out there that can actually set the CPU to low mode? Using the Toshiba program is soo slow!
Just adding some additional information. When I use the Toshiba power utility and I set the cpu at slow from being previously at high, then when I play a movie it is choppy. When I set my cpu to low in this utility, the movie is still smooth. This utility doesn't do anything cpu related. I tell ya, If someone can produce a good CPU power/backlight utility, that would be really benafictial. We really, really need that, the Toshiba utility is SOOOOOO slow.
-Kilihari.

Weird... Try to change settings in my tool then check if Toshiba settings shows the same... From what I've researched TG01 takes CPU mode from registry values and I"m using and changing the sam values

Yes, it is true.... but still ....
It is indeed true that if you change the cpu mode to low or that it will show up that way in the Toshiba power management utility, however, it definitely does not change the actual CPU speed. Man, I really wish this utility worked, we so need a utility like this for the TG01, something that is finger friendly and fast.

I will look into powersave.exe again but first I need to finish polish version of WM6.5.5

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Hello Nico,
thanks for this helpful and battery life time saving application. I am running it without any problem on my Toshiba TG01 for a weeks.
I have a question if there are (or you plan to add) parameters for starting up this application? I would like to set night script to set Low CPU automatically every night, how to achieve this?

Hi i have just tried this app and i gotta say it is amazing!! I use it as a Spb shortcut and i use it frequently to save battery! . Its fantastic and fast. I throttle down the power when i am not using the phone for intense apps (standby, music) than when i am browsing i use full speed. With this method, i have saved alot of battery.! thanks veey much!

Unfortunaetly i am sad to say i have the same problem as kilihari. The app doesnt seem to work. It works after a reboot, or after i change the settings, i have to open up the toshiba settings app, close it then the changes take place. I used benchmark test to test it and i also notice a lag in spb. Its a shame as i highly anticipated this app for fasy access to toggling swithces.
i hope nico could provide us with a update, but unfortunately he has moved on to android.
Anyone want to take the job up?
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UAE4DROID runs too fast on my Play

Games run too fast.
I tried changing the clock speed to 83% via menu, but then the sound becomes choppy.
Does anyone have a solution?

Does it not have a frame limiter option?
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It does not have a frame limiter option, but it does have the following options -
Auto Frameskip - Enable/Disable
Frameskip - 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 <------ This is maybe the problem? There is no "0" option
Switch to NTCS mode - Enable/Disable
System Clock - 100%/83%/75% <----- Only 3 options here. I believe that a 90% option would probably fix the speed issue, but you are unable to set this. I tried 83% which slows games down quite nicely, but it's just a bit too slow and sound goes out of synch and choppy.
Synch Threshold - 100%/83%/75%/50% <---- Selecting any of these doesn't seem to make any difference.

Ok i got the speed running perfect. Maybe this will help some other people searching some time in the future.
It was the one option i didnt try - Cyclone M68k emulation needs to be enabled for correct emulation speed.
The one problem with this is that save and load states do not work with this mode.
Shame. It was nice to load to the title screen, save state and have no load times next time you ran the emulator.
Although the dev should be ashamed of himself for not including a fast load option

I'm not really ashamed , I spent some hours on save states with the cyclone core but never found the light

shagrath78 said:
I'm not really ashamed , I spent some hours on save states with the cyclone core but never found the light
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No you shouldn't be, I was just messing. Its a nice emulator.
Some things that could work better though -
1) Fast load!
2) Transparent keyboard.

shagrath78 said:
I'm not really ashamed , I spent some hours on save states with the cyclone core but never found the light
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Just wanted to say thanks for the emu and the thread.
I didn't know there was an Amiga 500 emu on droid until this thread!
Still got my original Amiga 500 with loads of disks, awesome machine at the time.
Ninja Rabbits and Dogs of War - here I come!
ps. there was a game where you played an Indian, does anyone remember what that was? There was canoeing bits in it and the shooting of a bear.

Stress Testing the ARM processor

I want to make the CPU do a lot of work. What sort of program is good to stress the CPU like that. I found this http://code.google.com/p/stressapptest/ but it is not for ARM. What I am trying to do here is to have the stress application run in the background and test an application that I have written in foreground. Dosen't mind if it is an apk or a c file. Any help is greatly appreciated...

Pretty sure SetCPU has a stress-tester built in.

Am looking for a free one..

SetCPU is free if downloaded from the XDA thread.

Are there any other stress testing mechanisms like a C program? Where I can run it in the background and test my application. I am changing the nice value of the processes and want to see the effect of changing nice values..
When there is a heavy background process running I expect the interactivity of the forground apps to be slow, so want to check if I change nice values would the ineractivity improve..
SetCPU seem to address the same issue by changing vlotages and I don't think I can use its as stress testing app to test mine.

Try CPUBurn
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.danielroggen.cpuburn

(Q)Ram UsaGe

Ive noticed that the ram usage has almost double from GB to ICS (almost the same apps running in both versions).will this cause the mobil to slowdown .
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NatsuIgneel said:
Ive noticed that the ram usage has almost double from GB to ICS (almost the same apps running in both versions).will this cause the mobil to slowdown .
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Albeit GB software was/is very stable and has great performance, ICS is more intensive; for example, in terms of resource usage. As smartphones become more capable, our own applications, as well as the Google Mobile Services (GMS) applications, are becoming more advanced, which means that they require more CPU power, run more network activities and use more RAM, and full hardware acceleration also results in a need to load additional graphic libraries for certain apps, which makes them use even more RAM.
Another effect of the hardware acceleration is that it can make the battery drain faster in some cases. An example of this is video playback, where the hardware acceleration requires every video frame to be run through the GPU, thus making the system use more power than it would have without HW acceleration.
In regards to your 'available' RAM, about a third is used for functions that require a dedicated memory allotment to operate fast enough. For example, this is the case for certain multimedia functions. The remaining space, is reserved for the Android OS. Within the Android OS, functions like the activity manager and Home screen app are running.
When running low on RAM, typically with less than approximately 40MB left, the activity manager will start to close processes according to priority. At first, idle background activities are killed. The last thing to be closed down is the foreground activity.
Processes that are closed will obviously have to be restarted when the user enters the app again, which takes time and slows the system down. For example, when running a heavy game that uses all available RAM, the activity manager will be forced to kill all processes running in the background. This might include vital functions like the dialer and even the Home screen application. When you exit your game, there is a risk that the phone is perceived as slow, since the Home screen app will have to be restarted, just like every other activity you access afterwards.
Another interesting thing is that many apps use slightly more RAM in ICS. For example, the web browser is quite intensive, and uses 20-30MB more in ICS compared to GB. All in all, there are a lot of changes that together result in greater RAM requirements, and resource usage in ICS is heavier on the system compared to GB. However, there should be no cause for concern that this is in fact now the case...

Response from the ace! Its my day .thanks for the explanation sir
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NatsuIgneel said:
Response from the ace! Its my day .thanks for the explanation sir
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You're very welcome, hope that clears things up a bit for you. Also, battery life on ICS is all relative, meaning that nobody's definition of "normal" usage is static or comparable. ICS battery life is great, along with it's ability to cope with RAM usgae, etc. Experiment with it, try different settings, explore your posibilities to make the phone work for you, not the other way around. I'd be happy to help you with any further concerns or questions...

This clears one of my queries about RAM supposed to be 1GB (which should have realized being allocated as dedicated system RAM just as storage of 4GB reserved by system for storage memory).
You mentioned "Full hardware acceleration", question is, is this enabled by default on ICS? cause under "developer options" there is a option for "Force GPU rendering - 2D hardware acceleration" which is disabled by default & has an option to be selected by the user.
Also I have seen under running programs certain apps like "Astrid", "Hotspot VPN" appear (individually as a program) simultaneously in two rows as 1 process & 1 service but with varying RAM footprints, thoughts??

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This clears one of my queries about RAM supposed to be 1GB (which should have realized being allocated as dedicated system RAM just as storage of 4GB reserved by system for storage memory).
You mentioned "Full hardware acceleration", question is, is this enabled by default on ICS? cause under "developer options" there is a option for "Force GPU rendering - 2D hardware acceleration" which is disabled by default & has an option to be selected by the user.
Also I have seen under running programs certain apps like "Astrid", "Hotspot VPN" appear (individually as a program) simultaneously in two rows as 1 process & 1 service but with varying RAM footprints, thoughts??
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The objective here is let the CPU to do general OS related processing while GPU is doing specific graphic related processing. If you are an Android developer you know that Software development Kit (SDK) is letting you specify whether your app should use GPU if available.
Force GPU rendering is always using GPU to render application graphics regardless of above mention developer options. Even if developers disable GPU rendering for a specific app, still it will use it if you have 'enabled Force GPU rendering' and freed up CPU to do other important work.
As far as the duplicate (but dissimilar) RAM "footprints", I'm not sure why there would be more than one, when typically the two (services and processes) are shown on the same entry. I will see what I can find out about this.
Side note: I received an email from Motorola saying that they have shipped my replacement of my Atrix 2, after bricking from leak #2 testing, so I will be more of a service to this community once I get back the device. Sorry for the side step, just excited...

Apex_Strider said:
The objective here is let the CPU to do general OS related processing while GPU is doing specific graphic related processing. If you are an Android developer you know that Software development Kit (SDK) is letting you specify whether your app should use GPU if available.
Force GPU rendering is always using GPU to render application graphics regardless of above mention developer options. Even if developers disable GPU rendering for a specific app, still it will use it if you have 'enabled Force GPU rendering' and freed up CPU to do other important work.
As far as the duplicate (but dissimilar) RAM "footprints", I'm not sure why there would be more than one, when typically the two (services and processes) are shown on the same entry. I will see what I can find out about this.
Side note: I received an email from Motorola saying that they have shipped my replacement of my Atrix 2, after bricking from leak #2 testing, so I will be more of a service to this community once I get back the device. Sorry for the side step, just excited...
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Noted the response on the first query.
See attached screenshot for the dual (dissimilar) RAM footprints (in this case it's just the "VPN" app.
:good: on the side note

The other thing that has not been noted in here, is that the kernel takes around 200 mb of ram right away on boot. That is why with almost nothing running you only see 800+ mb of "available" ram.
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Processes that are closed will obviously have to be restarted when the user enters the app again, which takes time and slows the system down. For example, when running a heavy game that uses all available RAM, the activity manager will be forced to kill all processes running in the background. This might include vital functions like the dialer and even the Home screen application. When you exit your game, there is a risk that the phone is perceived as slow, since the Home screen app will have to be restarted, just like every other activity you access afterwards.
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Hi I am on PA atm. I had a horrid experience last night. I was playing Asphalt 7, in middle of an intense race, and then I received a call. but it stayed in game so I paused and then it got frozen of a sort to the tune that I missed the call. this is where I miss the good ol call receive/end keys..
So is there anyway to make sure that the calling function (Dialer?) doesn't get killed at all??

Super Touch App- Reduce Lag and make you touch screen smooth.

I did not make this app, I'm just helping a China Developer to post on XDA.
Super smooth on Android touch screen, avoid content not-follow-up problems.
Review :http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spot...d-up-your-sluggish-Android-smartphone_id75851
AndroidCommunity: Super Touch optimizes touch function, improves battery consumption. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw1fjbuCg
Facebook page : https://m.facebook.com/supertouchapp/
1. Magnificent screen sliding respond, easy sliding on screen and no longer delay.
2. Incredibly smooth on zooming web pages or images as well as any operations needing to zoom.
3. Sliding to all directions is unbelievably quick and smooth.
4. Unbelievably quick and smooth lists rolling.
5. Much faster launching and loading Apps.
6. Speedy and accurate typing experience.
7. Much rapid on playing all sorts of games.
8. The first power-saving optimization app that does not affecting phones’ performance.
Super Touch allows you to experience unprecedented smooth smart phones.
Main functions：
One of this App’s main functions is to allow Android devices sliding much quicker and smoother, which will solve the problem of slow drag.
Sliding, dragging and zooming are far smoother; content follows up your fingertip; switching columns is also a lot quicker.
Lists rolling is extraordinarily speedier and smoother, typing is incredibly easier.
There is also a very practical power-saving optimization function, which doesn’t sacrifice the performance of the phone.
Important Instruction：
720P resolution is recommended a level of 600-1314
1080P resolution is recommended a level of 1520-3998
2K resolution with Qualcomm’s GPU is recommend a level of 5186-6998
2K resolution, non- Qualcomm GPU is recommended a level of 600-1520 ( For example, Samsung S6 and Series Edge )
2K or 4K resolution with Qualcomm GPU both can use level 9998.
The above information is only reference; please adjust to the most appropriate level for specific phones.
1. Higher the GPU ability is, the smoother it will be within a higher level, relatively, a high level with a poor GPU is less effective.
2. After launching touch optimization and being enabled, it can work without running in background (about 1 minute to take effect, depend on CPU’s performance)
3. Do not switch off auto start-up, every time rebooting system requires a auto optimization permission.
There will be a small portion of extra power consumption while enabling the optimization system, and after power consumption will go back to normal.
Advanced function is a smooth level of 300 – 9998, it can be open to use when a phone reaches the standard.
No Root permission needed for all functions.
Sliding optimization will be disabled for some devices while charging, (system controls the effect when it disables) It will be notified of the optimization system disabled while charging.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lucky.one
Video : https://youtu.be/4EErsNZrpjM

The best part about this app, is that it isn't even posted.

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dictionary said:
The best part about this app, is that it isn't even posted.
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I don't see any link to download.

ndrancs said:
I don't see any link to download.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lucky.one

dictionary said:
The best part about this app, is that it isn't even posted.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lucky.one
Sorry about that forgotten to post the link.

Super App this one

How about making a video on how the app works

interesting im going to test it, subscribed

Im using this app and idk whether it helps to reduce stuttering while scrolling on my phone. But im using a custom lock screen and the lock screen doesn't show during unlock when i enable thiss app. Lock screen shows when this app is disabled.

Hum this app seem to be suspicious! in the description it says the advanced feature can be disabled only with official firmware flash ...

wil123 said:
Hum this app seem to be suspicious! in the description it says the advanced feature can be disabled only with official firmware flash ...
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The app would record the phone's IMEI when unlock advanced function.
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really.. chinese, they cant get enough. always trying to fool.
as soon as iv seen the "advanced feature" page iv uninstalled it. unbelievable

tthmatt said:
The app would record the phone's IMEI when unlock advanced function.
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Why?

working well!
:good::good:

The moment i read "I did not make this app, I'm just helping a China Developer to post on XDA.*" i became skeptical. And the OP keeps spamming with different threads of the same app.
No offense mate but can you give us a rundown or better a video review about this app? I think this is too good to be true to be working well without root.
It will be good to enlighten us.

Tricks25 said:
The moment i read "I did not make this app, I'm just helping a China Developer to post on XDA.*" i became skeptical. And the OP keeps spamming with different threads of the same app.
No offense mate but can you give us a rundown or better a video review about this app? I think this is too good to be true to be working well without root.
It will be good to enlighten us.
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Why don't you try out the app yourself and see the results. [emoji2]
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Tricks25 said:
The moment i read "I did not make this app, I'm just helping a China Developer to post on XDA.*" i became skeptical. And the OP keeps spamming with different threads of the same app.
No offense mate but can you give us a rundown or better a video review about this app? I think this is too good to be true to be working well without root.
It will be good to enlighten us.
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https://youtu.be/4EErsNZrpjM
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we're not a guinea pigs, there are still chinese text in the app and the english text is not human english. and what is the "advanced feature" exactly.
users wanna use the app but not like that, we need way more info and transparency about it. tnx

^
Agreed with the above poster.
And in your video, the app/optimization is "disabled" by plugging in your charger. Ive experienced personally some of my devices become laggier when connected to charger maybe because of actions/apps which are running when plugged in.