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
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It seems like TCPMP only get the clocks speed up to around 500mhz when playing anything intensive. It shows the clock speed in TCPMP in settings - general. Also the task manager shows that TCPMP is only using about 50% of the cpu
Unfortunately the video lags a lot on one of my 720x480 (H.264+AAC+subtitle) video files.
I've love to know if TCPMP can make full use of the snapdragon processor.
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It shows the clock speed in TCPMP in settings - general.
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Their clock measurement routines don't support current processors, that stopped giving correct numbers since a few phone generations now.
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Their clock measurement routines don't support current processors, that stopped giving correct numbers since a few phone generations now.
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I don't doubt that, but task manager should be up to date and it only shows 50% cpu usage.
I'd really like to see if it can make full use of the cpu so I can watch some stuff without converting it. Also I've heard coreplayer doesn't support subtitles yet.
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I don't doubt that, but task manager should be up to date and it only shows 50% cpu usage.
I'd really like to see if it can make full use of the cpu so I can watch some stuff without converting it. Also I've heard coreplayer doesn't support subtitles yet.
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Using 100% of the CPU does not mean that it's running at full speed. They're 2 very different things, and if you did use 100% of the CPU then you'd see a very negative result as everything would become pretty much useless.
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Using 100% of the CPU does not mean that it's running at full speed. They're 2 very different things, and if you did use 100% of the CPU then you'd see a very negative result as everything would become pretty much useless.
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I realize that 100% doesn't mean that the cpu is going at max speed, but 50% does mean that the program is only using 50% the cpu (regardless of the speed it's at).
100% cpu wouldn't necessarily be bad. The program would only cause the system and others to come to a halt if its priority was higher than the important functions. (Unless WM functions much different from Windows.)
For example, seti and prime95 can all use 100% of cpu, but everything else will run just fine.
what settings do you guys use in core player for the best results? i just setup orb on my home pc and it streams to core player on my phone...just want to make sure im using the best setup!
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
Parameters to run as a script
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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Hello All,
I wanted to see what everyone thinks is the best application manger for Android.
Also is anyone familiar with the Getjar free app store?
Thx All,
Force
What do people think of "Advance Task Killer"
It seems to me it shows all tasks, not jsut the open ones.
Regards,
Force
FYI,
Many people say talk killers are not necessary, as that is a windows phenomenon, Linux & android treating background processes differently.
Regards,
Force
I personally use Advanced Task Manager for $0.99. I have read the articles about how Android does not need task Managers because it is built in, but I know from personal experience that without it if there are running programs in the background my phone gets really sluggish especially when I get a phone call and it makes it difficult to answer etc. Take in account, this experience was mainly with the Hero (slower) but I use on my Evo now.
You know people will argue either way, because there is evidence to support both sides of the argument. so with that in mind- i honestly havent had the need for one with my evo, but it you truly are considering one- i actually have a pair to suggest.
one is OS Monitor- free on the market- great app for pinning down process that could be an issue- also supports dmsg repporting- and logcat is built in to- so if your testing something and it goes all wonky you can export the log to view on a pc and send it to the developer too.
the second is AMM- or Auto Memory Manager- free and donate versions on the market. There are pretty much a couple of sliders and you set it how you want android to handle the process. I have had great success with this app on my other device- normal free memory was around 30-35 and using this set aggressively i saw gains of 50mb at most times keeping my freememory to around 75-80mb range.
Hope this helps.
I take both sides. I have task manager installed, but use if ONLY when needed. Aka, I used it when I want to kill the browser after I'm done with it so next time I launch it I won't be seeing old pages.
I like EStrongs Task Manager.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nextapp.systempanel.r1 is nice, it can kill processes, monitor system stats, uninstall apps and more. There is also a free version.
TREYisRAD said:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nextapp.systempanel.r1 is nice, it can kill processes, monitor system stats, uninstall apps and more. There is also a free version.
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i installed that last night, cool app
why someone who know don't explaine exactly how android works and do we need killers and if yes which one is best...
Everyone of us using something but question is that which one is best for our needs.
quick system info pro (free)
I only use the manual task killer widget when memory gets down around 100. Spikes it right back to about 250.
Whats your guys' normal memory range? I see someone on here saying 50 was normal for them but that seems REALLY low to me.
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I take both sides. I have task manager installed, but use if ONLY when needed. Aka, I used it when I want to kill the browser after I'm done with it so next time I launch it I won't be seeing old pages.
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Does the stock Sense browser not have an option to kill the windows by hitting menu? On CM, I do menu, windows, and X them out
This is my 4th Android phone, and I am still a little unclear on how memory works on this machine. I use AutoKiller, yet I am still confused. As I understand it, 100mb or 5mb free, it shouldn't affect the operation of the device until something needs more than the available and has to clear room. So, how does this work, exactly? I am continually running low on the Triumph, yet if I set the preset in AutoKiller higher, I begin to lose services ranging from alarm clocks to social networking notifications. Where do I begin to find balance? Am I missing something?
I haven't had a problem with starting to lose services like the alarm clock but I was seeing the system significantly slow down even as I kept all unnecessary tasks from running. So I figured that I would root my system, and get rid of all the pre-installed software that I didn't use. The funny thing is that after I rooted the system all the memory issues went away, and the system really flies now. I don't know what changed, when I rooted it. But I am not seeing the same slow responses, the constant starting of tasks that I don't use and so forth. I know that its not an answer so to say, but I thought that I would share so as to maybe help you, or see if it happened with someone else.
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I haven't had a problem with starting to lose services like the alarm clock but I was seeing the system significantly slow down even as I kept all unnecessary tasks from running. So I figured that I would root my system, and get rid of all the pre-installed software that I didn't use. The funny thing is that after I rooted the system all the memory issues went away, and the system really flies now. I don't know what changed, when I rooted it. But I am not seeing the same slow responses, the constant starting of tasks that I don't use and so forth. I know that its not an answer so to say, but I thought that I would share so as to maybe help you, or see if it happened with someone else.
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Thanks for the reply. It's nice to hear other experiences. I am already rooted, and AutoKiller requires root. I'm just being patient and hoping that a custom ROM can solve problems.
Rooting shouldn't change anything except whether or not the phone is rooted. That's it. Task killers rarely help because those apps you kill just come back as soon as you look away. So I would personally recommend you only kill the miscreant apps, and ultimately remove them if you can.
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Rooting shouldn't change anything except whether or not the phone is rooted. That's it. Task killers rarely help because those apps you kill just come back as soon as you look away. So I would personally recommend you only kill the miscreant apps, and ultimately remove them if you can.
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Autokiller doesn't work that way. It merely changes Android's already existing internal programming to be a touch more aggressive. It does nothing on its own, merely giving you an interface to alter Android's own values for task management and app priority.
What I really need to know is if that aggression is necessary. Android's default minimum for memory is 24mb (that is the level at which the system will kill off empty apps). I can raise that number, but is it necessary? Some one told me that free memory amount is irrelevant in Android. If that's true, what is the point in making sure my system has 100mb free as opposed to 20mb?
I wouldn't think that extra memory management app is necessary, the only problems any android 2.2 phone (or any android) has are apps that are coded porely are installed. Just use a app that shows cpu usage. If a app is porely written you will see it..... those are the ones to uninstall.....not kill, uninstall.
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I wouldn't think that extra memory management app is necessary, the only problems any android 2.2 phone (or any android) has are apps that are coded porely are installed. Just use a app that shows cpu usage. If a app is porely written you will see it..... those are the ones to uninstall.....not kill, uninstall.
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Like I said, the app merely gives me a UI to alter Android's already existing internal programming in regards to service priority. I am just trying to better understand how Android does it's work.
Like a lot of others here I have ideas about how things could be improved but have not the ability to do it myself. I f I were 30 years younger, maybe.
I share here two ideas, let us share yours. DEVs, use these ideas as you like.
1. There is not yet a usable STEGANOGRAPHY app, For windows you have STEGANO.NET, which lets you hide any kind of data (documents or even other pictures) in a picture. The UI is ok. Something like that does not exist for Android or iOS. Come on, tackle the NSA a bit.
2. My lenovo phone comes with a powersaver app, which allows to set the CPU to 0.8 (from 1.2) Nearly everything runs smooth enough at 0.8. But only nearly. To watch a movie I have to reset to 1.2.
My idea: a CPU clocker that can be preset , something like a whitelist.. (That may exist, if so, my excuses)