Root [Virgin Mobile] Busybox and CPU?

[BigBossman]

Okay I finally rooted my (yay) so now I have two questions. First is busybox okay to install after using the Odin root method? Second kernel tuner and other apps I tried are messing up my cpu up are they safe to use or not because I get a weird screen in kernel tuner?

 

[Mikestony]

Busybox is ok to install after rooting with ODIN
I assume you are talking about this one?

And as far as kernel tuner, I am not familiar with that app.
I recommend SetCpu or SystemTuner among others.
How do you mean they are messing up your cpu?

 

[BigBossman]

Busybox is ok to install after rooting with ODIN
I assume you are talking about this one?

And as far as kernel tuner, I am not familiar with that app.
I recommend SetCpu or SystemTuner among others.
How do you mean they are messing up your cpu?

Yes that's what I meant and as for the cpu, I accidentally activated the nonactive cpu and I had to uninstall the app (kernel tuner) so is it safe to overclock?

 

[Mikestony]

To a certain point. Some devices will start to reboot if set too high.
Also, your kernel will determine how high you can overclock.

Another thing, do not put a "checkmark" in the "set at boot" box....if you have that box checked, and you set your cpu too high, it will go into a neverending bootloop...so overclock in small increments.

Just remember, if you overclock, you will use more battery. Varies from device to device, but fun to play with.

 

[BigBossman]

To a certain point. Some devices will start to reboot if set too high.
Also, your kernel will determine how high you can overclock.

Another thing, do not put a "checkmark" in the "set at boot" box....if you have that box checked, and you set your cpu too high, it will go into a neverending bootloop...so overclock in small increments.

Just remember, if you overclock, you will use more battery. Varies from device to device, but fun to play with.

Okay so is it safe to enable both cpus on the stock kernel?

 

[Mikestony]

Honestly, with the app I use, there is no option to shut one off and was not aware that it was even possible.
I would let the kernel decide that, and not mess with disabling one or more processors.
I just mess with over/under clocking and governors.

 

[BigBossman]

Honestly, with the app I use, there is no option to shut one off and was not aware that it was even possible.
I would let the kernel decide that, and not mess with disabling one or more processors.
I just mess with over/under clocking and governors.

I was playing around with the app you were telling me about and you're right it doesn't. That's what kernel tuner is able to do. But until someone releases a stable rom and kernel I don't wanna mess with the cpu lol

 

[funkylogik]

I wouldnt bother messing around with individual cores tbh unless you really know what youre doing (i dont and i have 4 cores lol)
For clocking, i use No Frills CPU Control because its so simple. it also has like a "safety valve" so that if the phone reboots because of being too over/under clocked ("unclean shutdown") No Frills wont apply its settings even if it is set to "apply at boot" :thumbup:

 

[Mikestony]

^^^you and your 4 cores....la de da I only have 2. :eviltongue: j/k funky

 

[funkylogik]

Its about quality, not quantity bro :beer:

....she said

 

[BigBossman]

I wouldnt bother messing around with individual cores tbh unless you really know what youre doing (i dont and i have 4 cores lol)
For clocking, i use No Frills CPU Control because its so simple. it also has like a "safety valve" so that if the phone reboots because of being too over/under clocked ("unclean shutdown") No Frills wont apply its settings even if it is set to "apply at boot" :thumbup:

With the evo v I would enable the 2nd core but I had a ROM on it so right now I'm gonna wait until someone releases one