The basis: What CPU is required for Overclocking the phone
Before you can use the Smartphone processor to run at all under-or overclocking, take note of the following things:
- The Hardware of the device takes damage, because you changed the clock frequency of the processor, the manufacturer assumes no guarantee. The risk in Overclocking, but in General, very low.
- You need to install on your Smartphone or Tablet with a Custom Kernel that allows Overclocking of the CPU. In the case of a Custom ROM, such as, for example, the popular CyanogenMod, is one such Kernel is usually included. We will show you the best Custom ROMs and explain the advantages and disadvantages of such operating systems.
- To install a Custom ROM, you need Root rights on the phone. With the Free Tool "SuperOneClick" many Smartphones in the blink of an eye root. Depending on the device, the procedure can be more complicated.
Pros: The Overclocking of the Smartphone processor brings
There are two main reasons that speak in favour of the CPU of your smartphone or tablet to over - or underclock:
- By a higher processor clock frequency you get more Power out of your Android. Comes your Smartphone, for example, with demanding Games like "Dungeon Hunter 3", or "N. O. V. A. 3" of the house can not cope, you can with an overclocked mobile CPU, where appropriate, for the necessary boost in performance to worry about.
- Set the clock frequency of the Smartphone CPU smart down - for example, when the screen is off and you do not use the device anyway - you can save valuable battery power. Here, the choice of a good Governor helps - more on this below.
Smartphone: processor overclocking
Caution: The dangers when you Overclock Smartphone CPU
As mentioned in the introduction, brings with it the Overclocking of the mobile phone processor is quite risks. But these are not necessarily linked to damage to the unit:
- You overclock the processor too low, it may not work, some Apps work properly and Performance issues.
- The CPU frequency is set too high, it can heat up the device too much, which can lead in the worst case even permanent damage. In General, you feel a strong heat development on the Smartphone but for a long time, before it comes serious consequences. Tip: With the Free App "Elixir 2" to keep the current CPU frequency and the temperature of the battery in the eye.
Ran to the bacon: So you can overclock your phone processor
The actual Overclocking of the Smartphone CPU is compared with the Rooting and flashing of Custom ROMs - a Light. For this you need an App to Set the processor clock frequency, a Benchmark Test and a bit of patience:
- A good Android App for Overclocking of the processor is the free "CPU tuner". Here you can not only choose from preset CPU plans, but also the Minimum and the Maximum clock frequency manually determine. You increase the frequency in small increments, and test what effect this has on your device. Here you can also choose the Governor, a kind of "CPU-Control". The best choice is probably the "Smartass". Here are the CPU clock frequency is adjusted to the respective Situation - but battery regulated than of the house. In our pictures gallery for CPU Tuner to see you again, step-by-step how you should proceed.
- With a Benchmark Tool like the free Android App "Neocore" test the performance of your smartphone or tablet. So you can compare on the basis of the results, which frequency range and which the Governor provides your Smartphone the best results.
- Patience is needed: A Smartphone-the processor is not in a step perfectly configure. To do this, you constantly need to keep the battery performance in mind, on any losses in Performance and especially in the case of a suspicious hot device be mindful. Accordingly, you should adjust the settings with the Overclocking App.
CPU Tuner: CPU overclock
Even more tips to Over - and Underclock the phone's CPU will get you on the next page.
