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Root [Virgin Mobile] S3 Over clocking speed
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wetbiker7
Extreme Android User
Bro, every phone is different. I've had 4 Android phones. 2 were the Prevail. One could not handle the max kernel setting while the other one could.
It's just going to depend on your cpu. You may have purchased a phone which can handle the the higher speeds or you could have one that can only handle the default 1512000. Each phone is different.
Let me give you a good example. I've had 6 Android phones. 2 were Prevails. My 1st Prevail couldn't handle the max kernel setting while the other one could. I've had 2 LG Marquees. I had some problems with the 1st one so I had to send it back to the factory. Before it was replaced, the phone could only handle 1.3ghz. The phone they sent me back could handle 1.4ghz.
It's just going to depend on your cpu. You may have purchased a phone which can handle the the higher speeds or you could have one that can only handle the default 1512000. Each phone is different.
Let me give you a good example. I've had 6 Android phones. 2 were Prevails. My 1st Prevail couldn't handle the max kernel setting while the other one could. I've had 2 LG Marquees. I had some problems with the 1st one so I had to send it back to the factory. Before it was replaced, the phone could only handle 1.3ghz. The phone they sent me back could handle 1.4ghz.
wetbiker7
Extreme Android User
One more thing I need to address. Just because a person gets good results from a certain kernel setup, it doesn't necessarily mean those settings will work for you. I highly recommend testing different settings on your phone.
One of the best ways to test how much a kernel can handle is to start off slow. Turn the setting up slowly and run that setting for 15 minutes or longer. Some kernels need to be broken in so to speak. A kernel may be able to handle a higher speed but turning the ghz up too fast will probably result in a reboot, freeze up, or bad performance. Another VERY important thing to watch is the temperature of the phone. Heat is the enemy. Not only can it cause damage to your cpu, it can also cause battery damage and have other ill effects. Please keep these in mind when messing with your kernel.
Personally, I vary rarely overclock my S3. I've found a kernel set with the proper governor, I/O, etc will be more than enough to give great performance.
One of the best ways to test how much a kernel can handle is to start off slow. Turn the setting up slowly and run that setting for 15 minutes or longer. Some kernels need to be broken in so to speak. A kernel may be able to handle a higher speed but turning the ghz up too fast will probably result in a reboot, freeze up, or bad performance. Another VERY important thing to watch is the temperature of the phone. Heat is the enemy. Not only can it cause damage to your cpu, it can also cause battery damage and have other ill effects. Please keep these in mind when messing with your kernel.
Personally, I vary rarely overclock my S3. I've found a kernel set with the proper governor, I/O, etc will be more than enough to give great performance.
mudflap2020
Android Enthusiast
When you overclock you best change the voltages if the Rom allows, higher clock speeds demand more voltage and of you don't supply enough power the phone might Bootloop or turn off, always go a little bit higher every 2 or even 1 clocks, but even with this you might not be able to do so if the phone cant handle anything over 1.78
mudflap2020
Android Enthusiast
I myself on do have upped the voltage and ran quadrant on 1.87. But when it got hotter it rebooted. I had it at 1.9 for like 30 sec before reboot too. Was scary. But everything is alright I'm on most right now, I don't like it that much but it's okay
Darien153
Android Enthusiast
Yea for me I get up to 1.7. Anything higher causes an automatic reboot upon selection.
