Re: Bionics stuck @ 1.0Ghz after ICS leaks

[Dave12308]

I don't think it's going to work. I believe that file is simply created based on the results of the theoretical stability test that is run (theoretical because no one has proved this is what occurs yet, it's a theory we came up with). It is probably used once to set something elsewhere in the OS. It's not a simple matter of changing text in one file, as the CPU speed on these things is actually set within the kernel. I suspect that the kernel itself is modified on first boot.

The folks stuck at 1.0GHz are probably going to have to wait until a kernel module is developed for ICS that allows overclocking, similar to what we had with GB.

[johnjingle]

Bionic's used OMAP4460's until Motorola switched to cheaper OMAP4430's. Some of the Bionic CPUs have 5 "speed slots" and can run up to 1.2GHz like the RAZR, others have 4 "speed slots" and can only do 1.0GHz. The Bionic with the right SoC is automatically moved to the 5 slot setup once an ICS leak/OTA is installed (a function of the kernel).

[redspawnsilver]

I don't think it's going to work. I believe that file is simply created based on the results of the theoretical stability test that is run (theoretical because no one has proved this is what occurs yet, it's a theory we came up with). It is probably used once to set something elsewhere in the OS. It's not a simple matter of changing text in one file, as the CPU speed on these things is actually set within the kernel. I suspect that the kernel itself is modified on first boot.

The folks stuck at 1.0GHz are probably going to have to wait until a kernel module is developed for ICS that allows overclocking, similar to what we had with GB.

That would be hypothetical.... A theory in lamens terms is the way you described it, which is actually a hypothesis... Wherein scientific terms, a theory is the highest honor an idea can have and has been tested vigorously by the scientific community thousands of times and is about as close to tried truth as you can be... I.e. The theory of evolution...

[dg5301]

Bionic's used OMAP4460's until Motorola switched to cheaper OMAP4430's. Some of the Bionic CPUs have 5 "speed slots" and can run up to 1.2GHz like the RAZR, others have 4 "speed slots" and can only do 1.0GHz. The Bionic with the right SoC is automatically moved to the 5 slot setup once an ICS leak/OTA is installed (a function of the kernel).

A very small number of early Bionics got the 4460 and the vast majority have the 4430. The latest versions of the HoB include the utility for checking to see what processor the phone has, and so far I don't know if anyone but SargentmajorD has ended up having the 4460, but tons of folks with a 4430 are getting the 1.2GHz bump. Not arguing that the 4460 doesn't have more available slots, but something else is going on that is allowing some 4430-equipped phones to get the bump and some not to.

[johnjingle]

I wasn't saying that it was only the 4460's that had/have 5 slots, there are different revisions of the 4430 too.

A very small number of early Bionics got the 4460 and the vast majority have the 4430. The latest versions of the HoB include the utility for checking to see what processor the phone has, and so far I don't know if anyone but SargentmajorD has ended up having the 4460, but tons of folks with a 4430 are getting the 1.2GHz bump. Not arguing that the 4460 doesn't have more available slots, but something else is going on that is allowing some 4430-equipped phones to get the bump and some not to.

[pkailas]

How does one tell what processor and what speed that is in their Bionic?

[Droids]

How does one tell what processor and what speed that is in their Bionic?

Install Android Terminal Emulator (free), open it and type:
cat /proc/socinfo
(space between cat and slash)

That will show a 4430 or 4460. The 4460 is very rare so don't hope for it.

If you're running ICS you can type this for the speed.
cat /sys/board_properties/soc/max_freq

Type exit to close the app.

[pkailas]

Install Android Terminal Emulator (free), open it and type:
cat /proc/socinfo
(space between cat and slash)

That will show a 4430 or 4460. The 4460 is very rare so don't hope for it.

If you're running ICS you can type this for the speed.
cat /sys/board_properties/soc/max_freq

Type exit to close the app.

Thanks, mine says 4430 running at 1.2Ghz

[steakoutdriver]

4430 1.2

sent from my STOCK droid bionic where the hell is my ICS