overclocking the g1

[simms22]

So I have been using the free open overclock app on the market . At first I was affraid to use it , didn't want to ruin my g1 . Then I tried it . The factory set for the processer in the g1 is 384mhz hi and 248 low . So I was careful and set it at 384 hi and low . My phone ran fine . Didn't really notice a differance . For 3 days I kept that setting . Yesterday I set it to the max , 528 hi and low . I have been on that setting for a day now . My phone never ran better ! I'm on jf adp1.5 . It seems to make it run so much smoother , like its supposed to be at that setting ! The jf adp1.5 runs perfect . No lags ,force closes , stalling , nothing ! Anyone else try overclocking the processer ? How safe is it ? Anyone damage their phone doing it ? It really does seem to help the phone out . What I really was affraid that the battery life would worsen , but it hasn't at all .

[LazyGenius]

i think its risks damaging your phone in the long run... not sure but thats what i have been told so i stayed away from it...

good to see you got some good results though

[simms22]

i think its risks damaging your phone in the long run... not sure but thats what i have been told so i stayed away from it...

good to see you got some good results though

i figured it was as "dangerous" as rooting the phone

[dwang]

I don't think there is any danger at all. You aren't actually overclocking the CPU.

Remember, the CPU was designed to run at 528mhz.

The G1 was purposely "underclocked" to 384mhz to increase battery life.

I have my g1 set for 528mhz max and 245 mhz min. No issues...

Haven't tested battery life though. Its gonna be worse, but not sure by how much and its not a big deal for me as I always carry a spare.

Thats the thing about android that I love. I can choose performance or battery life, its my choice. If this was an iphone, apple probably would never allow an app like this to exist.

The iphone is underclocked too by the way and would probably benefit from a similar app.

[LazyGenius]

I don't think there is any danger at all. You aren't actually overclocking the CPU.

Remember, the CPU was designed to run at 528mhz.

The G1 was purposely "under clocked" to 384mhz to increase battery life.

really? thats interesting... in that case i might have to give that app a go.

just to clarify has there been anyone that has had problems "overclocking?"

[dwang]

really? thats interesting... in that case i might have to give that app a go.

just to clarify has there been anyone that has had problems "overclocking?"

From what I've read, people who are running 1.5 aren't having any issues with "overclocking". People with 1.1 have encountered freezing which is fixed by a reboot.

There's a few threads over at xda that discuss "overclocking" so you might want to go there and search around.

And like the OP said, there's definitely a noticeable speed increase when the CPU is set to 528mhz.

[TheSamurai]

It's just like overclocking with a regular desktop CPU... HEAT is what kills.

With this app, are you changing just the MHz or are you changing the voltage also? If you're not changing the voltage then all should be fine. If you go too high, it just won't run right and you'll probably get random restarts, etc... kind of like how you'd get a BSOD in Windoze.

[LazyGenius]

From what I've read, people who are running 1.5 aren't having any issues with "overclocking". People with 1.1 have encountered freezing which is fixed by a reboot.

There's a few threads over at xda that discuss "overclocking" so you might want to go there and search around.

And like the OP said, there's definitely a noticeable speed increase when the CPU is set to 528mhz.

thanks. i will look more into it. it would nice to see some preformance increases on my g1.

[dwang]

It's just like overclocking with a regular desktop CPU... HEAT is what kills.

With this app, are you changing just the MHz or are you changing the voltage also? If you're not changing the voltage then all should be fine. If you go too high, it just won't run right and you'll probably get random restarts, etc... kind of like how you'd get a BSOD in Windoze.

Its just changing the mhz. Like I said before, its not technically overclocking. You're just setting the max mhz to its original spec.

If you don't mind the battery hit, I would go for it.

[alextrox69]

why does my phone have to be rooted to use this app?