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Root Overclock Droid X 2.2 via Update.zip

I turned FreeWells writeup into an update.zip - ALL CREDIT GOES TO HIM!

This is also now available in Rom Manager under Beesley's Build.Props

MAKE SURE TO BOOTSTRAP BEFORE RUNNING ROM MANAGER! IT HELPS AVOID ISSUES



All you need to do now is run the insmod code and setscaling100.sh from terminal after flashing this.

Beesleys OC Update.zip

After you flash that and reboot..

From a terminal with "su" (#)

insmod /system/lib/modules/overclock.ko <--- DONT FORGET THE "SPACE" AFTER INSMOD!!
setscaling100.sh



Boom. Done. 1.38Ghz

If your phone cant run that high, edit the values via root explorer.

People who did the OTA should have no problems

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I recommend you get the app called GScript and then make the following scripts (very easy!)


To turn OC On

Code:
insmod /system/lib/modules/overclock.ko
setscaling100.sh

To turn OC Off

Code:
rmmod overclock.ko


This will allow pushbutton OC enabling upon reboot. Also makes for easy testing of new values if you edit the setscaling100.sh via root explorer.

Hope this makes it a little easier!
 
I turned FreeWells writeup into an update.zip - ALL CREDIT GOES TO HIM!



All you need to do now is run the insmod code and setscaling100.sh from terminal after flashing this.

Beesleys OC Update.zip

After you flash that and reboot..

From a terminal with "su" (#)i

insmod /system/lib/modules/overclock.ko
setscaling100.sh



Boom. Done. 1.38Ghz

If your phone cant run that high, edit the values via root explorer.

People who did the OTA should have no problems

Awesome. Does this keep the values after a reboot?
 
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oh ok. ended up using ur settings. when running benchmark a few times i get in the 1830 rage and 1720 rage. will play around with it to try for something higher possibly. still trying to figure out values and what not as far as voltage and frequency. it would really help for a link to explanations or something (im such a nooob)

but the gscript does come in handy!!
 
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quick question? if i download beesley's overclock update.zip from Rom manager will i need to do any additional steps to overclock my droid X???

yes. in terminal emulator you need to execute the following commands:

insmod /system/lib/modules/overclock.ko
setscaling100.sh

you will need to do this on every boot since it goes back to stock after a boot. or use gscript to execute that in one click.

also use setcpu to monitor and change the clockspeed after you execute the script.
 
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yes. in terminal emulator you need to execute the following commands:

insmod /system/lib/modules/overclock.ko
setscaling100.sh

you will need to do this on every boot since it goes back to stock after a boot. or use gscript to execute that in one click.

also use setcpu to monitor and change the clockspeed after you execute the script.
how i get to terminal emulator? can you please walk me through that process. im new at this however i'm rooted running 928blackglass deodexed theme. Thanks
 
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Question about Terminal Emulator, I haven't tried it since using the hotspot work around, but I had tried it before and couldn't get it to work because I don't have internet on my computer except through my phone, and I couldn't get the Terminal Emulator to work because it needed to use Wifi, but while using Wireless Tether my phone wouldn't run a wireless connection and run Wifi at the same time. Does anyone know any way around this? Or do I just have to plug my phone into the computer?

Or, can I just open this up on the web browser on my phone and save that file straight to my SD card?
 
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I turned FreeWells writeup into an update.zip - ALL CREDIT GOES TO HIM!

This is also now available in Rom Manager under Beesley's Build.Props



All you need to do now is run the insmod code and setscaling100.sh from terminal after flashing this.

Beesleys OC Update.zip

After you flash that and reboot..

From a terminal with "su" (#)

insmod /system/lib/modules/overclock.ko
setscaling100.sh



Boom. Done. 1.38Ghz

Should you be deodexed before you flash this?
 
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I turned FreeWells writeup into an update.zip - ALL CREDIT GOES TO HIM!

This is also now available in Rom Manager under Beesley's Build.Props



All you need to do now is run the insmod code and setscaling100.sh from terminal after flashing this.

Beesleys OC Update.zip

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What about a way to undo and redo the permanent settings?

Code:
# cp install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
# chmod 755 /system/etc/install-recovery.sh

btw.....the install-recovery.sh needs to be edited if you're using the setscaling100.sh file.
 
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