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[Q] How to overclock Sensation ?

Hi guys,
I have a sensation with an official rom ( HTC Europe 1.45.401.2, kernel 2.6.35.13-g3422292, radio 10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_m ). I made an update to android 2.3.4 and now it's S off et rooted with revolutionay, cw, busy box.
CPU is scaling on demand beetwen 192/1188mhz , i have cpu master. set cpu does not work with my sensation.
Could somenone tell me how to proceed to overclock my cpu ? what kernel ? and so on ....
thank you very much

You need to have a kernel that supports overclocking. There are a few available in the Development forum.
Though I HIGHLY recommend installing a custom ROM, as the performance difference is huge.

Hi, thanks for your answer, I tried an custum rom but it did not work for me ... maybe i did something wrong
I tiried Revolution HD but i did not succed. I have a few questions about this rom.
Is the kernel already included in the custum rom or do i have to flash it again ?
Does someone know if there is a kernel available pour original rom on 2.3.4 ?
thanks

Catpoule said:
Hi, thanks for your answer, I tried an custum rom but it did not work for me ... maybe i did something wrong
I tiried Revolution HD but i did not succed. I have a few questions about this rom.
Is the kernel already included in the custum rom or do i have to flash it again ?
Does someone know if there is a kernel available pour original rom on 2.3.4 ?
thanks
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Hi,
Which Revolution HD ROM did you install?

hi, i tried this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 . i could not overclock

Have you tried the last of Leedroid with V7 ROM and program Overclock Virtuous? I have it and you can play around with the frequencies and see the stats you get with some Benchmark

Catpoule said:
hi, i tried this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 . i could not overclock
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Hi,
currently that ROM is using stock kernel.
Therefore it is not overclockable.
look in post 2 for any kernels that will allow o/c.

I don't own a laptop but I am rooted, s-off. Is there anyway for me to overclock without having to connect to a computer and flashing something?
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Enzopreme said:
I don't own a laptop but I am rooted, s-off. Is there anyway for me to overclock without having to connect to a computer and flashing something?
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Anyone?
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Man just read the in dev forum...yu don't need a computer to get a custom kernel..yu can download it directly to the phone..then boot into recovery and flash it...but flashing is the only way to oc
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Enzopreme said:
Anyone?
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Man just read the in dev forum...yu don't need a computer to get a custom kernel..yu can download it directly to the phone..then boot into recovery and flash it...but flashing is the only way to oc
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I downloaded a setcpu.txt, for setcpu to find frequencies on my phone, flashed a kernel and I was all set. Had the same problem.

frostyroot said:
I downloaded a setcpu.txt, for setcpu to find frequencies on my phone, flashed a kernel and I was all set. Had the same problem.
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How high can you OC? I flashed a kernel but it only allows me to go up to 1512... and for some reason I'm still getting lowish quadrant scoream.. Between 2200 and 2600.... Any ideas on why?
Sent from my Virtuous Sensation overclocked to 1.512ghz... I know... I know....

Quadrant is bs, as well as every other benchmarking app out there.
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frostyroot said:
Quadrant is bs, as well as every other benchmarking app out there.
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antutu benchmark is somewhat legit.. atleast it does not output totally different score at the end... like quadrant.

Setcpu setting for sensation?

I have setcpu and don't know which setting to use. Help?
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Set CPU is going to help you overclock your CPU but do a little research on your device and kernel you have to know what the max settings would be for your particular situation. if your running a stock kernel you won't be able to overclock
Rule of thumb stick to 1.5 GHz as your max so is to not cause any damage to your phone.

Ohh. So if I use bricked kernel with setcpu I can go up to the max on setcpu?
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pranker98 said:
Ohh. So if I use bricked kernel with setcpu I can go up to the max on setcpu?
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Yes sir you can also use oc daemon which is most commonly used. It's simple and easier to use
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What's the best kernal for ics virtuous?

I want my bench mark to reach at least 1.5 ghz
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dealad said:
I want my bench mark to reach at least 1.5 ghz
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Hi, I use Sebastian kernel (1836 Mhz) and it's great

Using Sebastian Kernels since I rooted my normal Sensation about a month ago and never had any problems. So big thanks to Sebastian. Always used 1.5 GHz version as I don't intend to kill my phone .

Thanks, while using it at 1.5 ghz do you notice a reduced battery life?
And does flashing a kernel delete my from. Will I need to back up my existing one?
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dealad said:
Thanks, while using it at 1.5 ghz do you notice a reduced battery life?
And does flashing a kernel delete my from. Will I need to back up my existing one?
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Does not delete rom, this continues as before.
I use SebFM also, clocked to 1.78GHz, I have about 1-2% battery drain per hour when not in use.

thanks for the help, however I have used the kernel at 1.5 ghz, and after about 10 miuntes it lags out. any ideas?

dealad said:
thanks for the help, however I have used the kernel at 1.5 ghz, and after about 10 miuntes it lags out. any ideas?
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Did you wiped davlink cache ?
Press thanks if I helped you. Thx

Built I Rom control with kernel

Why would you use a aftermarket kernel if your custom Rom has built in under and overclocking from 192 MHz to 1.728 GHz.what are the benefits of running a kernel with a Rom like this?
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Didn't you just ask this very same question yesterday? PLEASE stop spamming the forum.

No I didnt.
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I think it's just a matter of personal perfrence. What you like and what you want. Hope this helps you.
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DLittle2012 said:
Why would you use a aftermarket kernel if your custom Rom has built in under and overclocking from 192 MHz to 1.728 GHz.what are the benefits of running a kernel with a Rom like this?
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Just to clarify, these custom ROMs with "built in" over and underclocking are using the very same "aftermarket" kernels you're talking about. If the ROM chefs didn't include these kernels into their ROMs, then you would only have the stock 384-1188 MHz range available.
And like it was said earlier, people like different things. I was using Bricked last week, but now I'm on Faux. It's a matter of preference.

DLittle2012 said:
Why would you use a aftermarket kernel if your custom Rom has built in under and overclocking from 192 MHz to 1.728 GHz.what are the benefits of running a kernel with a Rom like this?
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It is completely up to you as stated above but personally I don't overclock st all anymore, just no need. I never really notice a difference except for in battery life. There is a kernel floating around somewhere in the dev section which has an option of running on one core at 1.5ghz permanently, no matter what and if you want to go for battery life I'd chose that.
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[Q] which is the best kernel?

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cydiaboy said:
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Hi,
The best kernel,is the one that works best for you.
A little trial and error is required.
Make a nandroid and install away.
They are all listed HERE

What he said
But keep in mind that trial and error means at least a couple of days with each kernel, as a kernel (or a rom for that matter) cannot be fully evaluated and appreciated within an hour or so..
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Try them all and see which one works best . I've tried faux, bricked , and sebationfm, and anthrax. I'm using anthrax 384min 1404 max xondemand gov and I get anywhere from 16-18 hrs of the way I use my phone . If you wanna try anthrax just google anthrax kernel us. Also depends wich Rom your using sense or aosp. Some kernels are universal just read up on that kernel
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nizmoboy98 said:
Try them all and see which one works best . I've tried faux, bricked , and sebationfm, and anthrax. I'm using anthrax 384min 1404 max xondemand gov and I get anywhere from 16-18 hrs of the way I use my phone . If you wanna try anthrax just google anthrax kernel us. Also depends wich Rom your using sense or aosp. Some kernels are universal just read up on that kernel
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And kernel pyd 3.8.1
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Here's my scores
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Faux123
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I suggest Faux or Pacha

Faux' kernel is pure SH!T as he'd KANGING without permission and crediting all work to himself! Use ButteredToasT instead, no kernel get's smoother.

Thank you everyone for your comments it help
I will test every kernel for sensation and then I will post the benchmark scores.
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Since it hasn't been mentioned, you can try my kernel (Sultan kernel). It's available for both AOSP and Sense ROMs. Links to my kernels' threads are in my signature.
EDIT: Haha, just remembered that you posted in my kernel's thread :silly:. In my latest post in that thread there is a GPU overclock init.d script that can raise your 2D GPU score a little bit (there's a bug in the newest release of my kernel where the 2D GPU doesn't overclock to 266MHz by default, it stays stock clocked at 200MHz by default, so you need to use an init.d script to get it to 266MHz. This won't be a problem once Axetilen finishes that amazing Aroma installer). You should be able to get 4,800 in Quadrant with that.
SecUpwN said:
Faux' kernel is pure SH!T as he'd KANGING without permission and crediting all work to himself! Use ButteredToasT instead, no kernel get's smoother.
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ButteredToasT is for the Evo 3D, not for the Sensation...

android1234567 said:
ButteredToasT is for the Evo 3D, not for the Sensation...
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Nevertheless, people shouldn't use a mashup of multiple developers having invested thousands of hours of hard work stolen by a single guy named Faux123 claming everything to be "his own work". This piece of crap deserves to be permbanned for life.

faux gives a good battery life, but sometimes its a bit laggy. Bricked is smooth, overclocked kernel is more than fast :laugh:

I'm using the bricked...it doesnt matter which kernels u use..just make sure it is compatible with yr Rom.....most important thing is that..keep the max btwn 1.4-1.7ghz for better performance...
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dllwurst said:
faux gives a good battery life, but sometimes its a bit laggy. Bricked is smooth, overclocked kernel is more than fast :laugh:
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Bricked. Fast ??? Lol
The Best is PYD
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AnthraX is the best fastest stable and battery friendly
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Harbir said:
AnthraX is the best fastest stable and battery friendly
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SebastianFM!! the best!!!
PYD makes my phone never sleep when BT is activated.