Application:UberKernel - Revision history

RodWhitby at 03:26, 7 August 2011

2011-08-07T03:26:31Z

RodWhitby at 06:22, 26 August 2010

2010-08-26T06:22:14Z

Oil: removed Arnold Schwarzenegger comment. Why does this same comment keep getting put into multiple wiki pages?

2010-08-05T21:53:54Z

removed Arnold Schwarzenegger comment. Why does this same comment keep getting put into multiple wiki pages?

Xanadu73: Took out "Much better than Arnie." I must've had a brain fart. I don't know why I put that in there...

2010-08-05T03:47:37Z

Took out "Much better than Arnie." I must've had a brain fart. I don't know why I put that in there...

Xanadu73: A more current Govnah pic for the application header.

2010-08-05T01:56:13Z

A more current Govnah pic for the application header.

Xanadu73: Updated FAQ (took out stuff about brightness messing up screenstate). Included some Pixi info. Updated the features list. No dashes in UberKernel. Spelling. Made the wording a bit more User Friendly.

2010-08-05T01:47:31Z

Updated FAQ (took out stuff about brightness messing up screenstate). Included some Pixi info. Updated the features list. No dashes in UberKernel. Spelling. Made the wording a bit more User Friendly.

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StoneRyno at 19:39, 30 July 2010

2010-07-30T19:39:55Z

Xanadu73: change "icon" syntax to allow transperency to work on Tux.

2010-07-27T19:08:22Z

change "icon" syntax to allow transperency to work on Tux.

Xanadu73: Cleaned up formatting. Added "Further Discussion". Added "Usage". Commented out "Known Limitations" (not overly funny, and not terribly "professional")

2010-07-25T15:08:29Z

Cleaned up formatting. Added "Further Discussion". Added "Usage". Commented out "Known Limitations" (not overly funny, and not terribly "professional")

Jack87 at 22:37, 14 May 2010

2010-05-14T22:37:19Z

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 |name=UberKernel
 |type=webOS
-|version=1.4.x-92 (Current Stable Release)
+|version=(various) (Current Stable Release)
 |tag=Utilities
 |screenshot=GovnahForUberKernel.png
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 ====Warning:====
-Please note that usage of this package is very likely to void your warranty if things go wrong. Please, do not contact your carrier or Palm for support for damage resulting from this package.
+Please note that usage of this package is very likely to void your warranty if things go wrong. Please, do not contact your carrier or HP/Palm for support for damage resulting from this package.
 WebOS Internals provides this program as is without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of this program is with you. Should this program prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. In no event will WebOS Internals or any other party be liable to you for damages, including any general, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this program (including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties or a failure of this program to operate with any other programs).
 ====Features:====
-All WebOS Internals kernels follow the 7 principles of kernel design: http://bit.ly/next-gen-kernels. The UberKernel incorporates the following bleeding-edge features to give you maximum control over your phone:
+All WebOS Internals kernels follow the 7 principles of kernel design: http://bit.ly/next-gen-kernels. The UberKernel incorporates the following features to give you maximum control over your phone:
-*720MHz, 800MHz and 1GHz operating points (based on the open source OMAP3440 kernel, ported by uNiXpSyChO)
+*Various overclocking operating points (up to 1.5GHz on the TouchPad, lower limits on phones)
-*All Linux 2.6.24 frequency governors (conservative, ondemand, powersave, userspace, performance)
+*All Linux 2.6.x frequency governors (conservative, ondemand, powersave, userspace, performance)
-*New screenstate governor, which runs at a higher speed when the screen is on and at a lower speed when the screen is off (created by uNiXpSyChO)
+*Internal CPU temperature sensor (where available)
 *Temperature measurement is available
 *Temperature limiting
 Available in the Preware Kernel feed.
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 == Installation ==
-The following guide assumes a Palm Pre/Pixi that has the original Palm kernel and no over-clocking patches.
+The following guide assumes a Palm Pre/Pixi/Pre 2/Veer/TouchPad that has the original Palm kernel and no over-clocking patches.
 #On Preware's home screen, type "uber" and hit enter.
-#Select "UberKernel (Palm Pre/Pre+)" and "Install"
+#Select "UberKernel" and "Install"
 #After the installation, Preware will prompt to restart your phone. Always listen to Preware; it knows best!
 #If you have not yet installed a "Governor", on Preware's home screen, type "Gov" and hit enter.
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 == Usage ==
-When your phone reboots after a successful installation of UberKernel, you will now be running UberKernel.  You can use Govnah to verify that you now can clock the processor over 600MHz.  If you still cannot, refer to the FAQ below to see if any apply to you.  The UberKernel Icon that now appears in your launch will only show you a (very!) informational page on UberKernel.
+When your phone reboots after a successful installation of UberKernel, you will now be running UberKernel.  You can use Govnah to verify that you now can overclock the processor.  If you still cannot, refer to the FAQ below to see if any apply to you.  The UberKernel Icon that now appears in your launch will only show you a (very!) informational page on UberKernel.
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 ====I'm confused, my Pre goes back down to 500 after a reboot. Any reason?====
-Please update to the latest version of Govnah.  Having setting survive a reboot has been implemented.
+It is likely that you have suffered an unclean reboot for some reason.
 See the 7 principles of kernel design and packaging at http://bit.ly/next-gen-kernels for details.
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 ====What is the screen state scaling?====
-The screen state scaling sets the CPU speed to 500MHz when the LCD screen is off and up to 1GHz when the LCD screen is on. This includes screen off during phone calls or music playback, etc. The speed is also lowered to 500MHz when the phone is charging on the Touchstone and the screen displays the clock. Options for the upper limit include 1GHz, 800, 720, and 600MHz.
+The screen state scaling sets the CPU speed to 500MHz when the LCD screen is off and up to 1GHz when the LCD screen is on. This includes screen off during phone calls or music playback, etc. The speed is also lowered to 500MHz when the phone is charging on the Touchstone and the screen displays the clock.

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 |name=UberKernel
 |type=webOS
-|version=1.4.1-87 (Current Stable Release)
+|version=1.4.x-92 (Current Stable Release)
 |tag=Utilities
 |screenshot=GovnahForUberKernel.png
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 ====Warning:====
-This application is in constant development and testing. It should not be considered a finished product. Please note that usage of this package is very likely to void your warranty if things go wrong. Please, do not contact your carrier or Palm for support for damage resulting from this package.
+Please note that usage of this package is very likely to void your warranty if things go wrong. Please, do not contact your carrier or Palm for support for damage resulting from this package.
 WebOS Internals provides this program as is without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of this program is with you. Should this program prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. In no event will WebOS Internals or any other party be liable to you for damages, including any general, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this program (including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties or a failure of this program to operate with any other programs).
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 ====Features:====
 All WebOS Internals kernels follow the 7 principles of kernel design: http://bit.ly/next-gen-kernels. The UberKernel incorporates the following bleeding-edge features to give you maximum control over your phone:
-*720MHz and 800MHz operating points (based on the open source OMAP3440 kernel, ported by uNiXpSyChO)
+*720MHz, 800MHz and 1GHz operating points (based on the open source OMAP3440 kernel, ported by uNiXpSyChO)
 *All Linux 2.6.24 frequency governors (conservative, ondemand, powersave, userspace, performance)
 *New screenstate governor, which runs at a higher speed when the screen is on and at a lower speed when the screen is off (created by uNiXpSyChO)
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 == Installation ==
-The following guide assumes a Palm Pre*/Pixi* that has the original 1.4.1.1 kernel and no over-clocking patches. (Currently unavailable for Pixi/Pixi+ or other kernels.)
+The following guide assumes a Palm Pre/Pixi that has the original Palm kernel and no over-clocking patches.
 #On Preware's home screen, type "uber" and hit enter.
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 When your phone reboots after a successful installation of UberKernel, you will now be running UberKernel.  You can use Govnah to verify that you now can clock the processor over 600MHz.  If you still cannot, refer to the FAQ below to see if any apply to you.  The UberKernel Icon that now appears in your launch will only show you a (very!) informational page on UberKernel.
 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
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 This is a difficult question to answer. Over-clocking is generally uncharted territory, and as such, there are risks. One is over-heating your CPU. Another is shortening the life of your CPU because of excess heat.
-As of version 1.4.1-87 of UberKernel, once the CPU temperature hits 55C, it will automatically clock itself down to 500MHz in order to cool itself.  Once the temperature drops to 50C, it will resume running at whatever speed you've set it at.
+As of version 1.4.x-87 of UberKernel, once the CPU temperature hits 55C, it will automatically clock itself down to 500MHz in order to cool itself.  Once the temperature drops to 50C, it will resume running at whatever speed you've set it at.
 Note that the Govnah application measures the internal CPU temperature, which may or may not be hotter or colder than battery temperature (depending on how quickly the battery is charging or discharging).  The Govnah icon progresses from green to yellow to red to flames as a general indication of what we currently believe to be conservatively safe regions, but the exact boundaries of these regions are yet to be determined.
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 ====Can I use other CPU scaler applications while Govnah is installed on my phone?====
 ====What is the screen state scaling?====
-The screen state scaling sets the CPU speed to 500MHz when the LCD screen is off and up to 800MHz when the LCD screen is on. This includes screen off during phone calls or music playback, etc. The speed is also lowered to 500MHz when the phone is charging on the Touchstone and the screen displays the clock. Options for the upper limit include 800, 720, 600, and 550MHz.
+The screen state scaling sets the CPU speed to 500MHz when the LCD screen is off and up to 1GHz when the LCD screen is on. This includes screen off during phone calls or music playback, etc. The speed is also lowered to 500MHz when the phone is charging on the Touchstone and the screen displays the clock. Options for the upper limit include 1GHz, 800, 720, and 600MHz.
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 ====Will I have to uninstall/disable anything in UberKernel prior to installing an OS update?====
-The UberKernel should be completely OTA (Over The Air) update compatible. You should not have to do anything to you Pre(+) before installing a palm update.
+The UberKernel should be completely OTA (Over The Air) update compatible. You should not have to do anything to you device before installing a palm update.

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 == Summary ==
 [[image:Icon_WebOSInternals_Kernel.png|frameless|right]]
-The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing) kernel] is the central component of any Operating System. The UberKernel replaces the standard webOS kernel allowing faster speeds and greater control of the CPU.  To control the UberKernel, you will need a second/support application such as the [[Govnah]]. "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber Über]" is not a technical term but the German word for "super" and in this case a joke referring to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "Govnah". That is why the Govnah app header says, "Much better than Arnie."
+The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing) kernel] is the central component of any Operating System. The UberKernel replaces the standard webOS kernel allowing faster speeds and greater control of the CPU.  To control the UberKernel, you will need a second/support application such as the [[Govnah]]. "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber Über]" is not a technical term but the German word for "super"
 ====Warning:====

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 |tag=Utilities
 |screenshot=GovnahForUberKernel.png
-|description=Much better than Arnie.}}
+|description=}}
 <!--Govnah_themes.png-->

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 |version=1.4.1-87 (Current Stable Release)
 |tag=Utilities
-|screenshot=Govnah_themes.png
+|screenshot=GovnahForUberKernel.png
 |description=Much better than Arnie.}}
 Please add documentation and frequently asked questions and answers to this page.
 == Summary ==
 [[image:Icon_WebOSInternals_Kernel.png|frameless|right]]

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 You need Upgrade to Preware 1.0 or greater. You should then see a webos-kernels feed in your Manage Feeds section; turn it on, and Update Feeds. Now you should see Uber-Kernel within Preware.
 = Further Discussion=
 If any of the above trouble shooting Q&A doesn't apply to your situation, or you just want to talk about how UberKernel has impacted your day-to-day life, join the discussion at [http://forums.precentral.net/webos-internals/242728-webos-internals-uber-kernel.html the official PreCentral Discussion thread].

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 Available in Preware.
 == Installation ==
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 #If you have not yet installed a "Governor", on Preware's homescreen, type "Gov" and hit enter.
 #Select "[[Govnah]]" and "Install"
 == Usage ==
-== Known Limitations ==
+When your phone reboots after a successful installation of UberKernel, you will now be running UberKernel.  You can use Govnah to verify that you now can clock the processor over 600MHz.  If you still cannot, refer to the FAQ below to see if any apply to you.  The UberKernel Icon that now appears in your launch will only show you a (very!) informational page on UberKernel.
 The Uber Kernel will not help you attract the opposite sex. It may in fact hinder you.
 :'''You:''' Hey there, can I buy you a drink?
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 :'''Him/Her:''' No, seriously, I think they just caught on fire.
 :'''You:''' NOOOOOO!!!! Screw you UBERRRKERNELLL!!!
 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
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 Once we have devised a fail-safe method of making sure that an overclocking failure caused by running your CPU outside of it's guaranteed specification limits does not put you into a reboot loop where you need to doctor your phone to recover it, then we will implement that solution for saving the CPU scaling parameter settings across a reboot.
 ====I have installed UberKernel and when I try to launch it from the Launcher it just shows some documentation and a changelog. What's up? Is this an application? What's going on?====
 To use the kernel you must install a governor app such as Govnah, or be able to control the governor from command line.
 ====My phone gets really hot during heavy use. At what temperatures should I start to worry?====
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 At the moment, we have green up to 39, yellow from 40 to 49, red from 50 to 59, and flames from 60.
 ====Can I use other CPU scaler applications while Govnah is installed on my phone?====
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 Use any scaler application to program your speeds with UberKernel.
 ===What is the screen state scaling?===
 The screen state scaling sets the CPU speed to 500MHz when the LCD screen is off and up to 800MHz when the LCD screen is on. This includes screen off during phone calls or music playback, etc. The speed is also lowered to 500MHz when the phone is charging on the Touchstone and the screen displays the clock. Options for the upper limit include 800, 720, 600, and 550MHz. There are known issues with Brightness Unlinked or the "Reduce Minimum Brightness" patch. The use of either of these to reduce the screen brightness to the lowest levels prevents the screen state scaling to trigger so the CPU may remain at 500mhz. To prevent this, set the brightness to an appropriate level that will trigger the scaling to 800mhz. The Govnah app may be used to monitor CPU speed and set the brightness to an appropriate level to enable the frequency switching.
 ===I set Govnah to Screenstate with min/max values of 500/800. I checked the frequency after turning on the screen manually and found it back at 500. This has happened every time; can you tell me why?===
 The kernel is set up to run at 500 while on the Touchstone. The phone is programmed to dim the screen to a maximum of 19 when on the Touchstone displaying the clock. The kernel reads any screen setting of 19 or below as being on the Touchstone displaying the clock and cannot determine whether the phone is actually on the Touchstone or not. Make sure your screen brightness is set to at least 20, especially if you use Brightness Unlinked. Marco has said he is working on a fix for this issue.
 ===Will I have to uninstall/disable anything in Uber-Kernel prior to installing an OS update?===
 The Uber Kernel should be completely OTA update compatible. You should not have to do anything to you Pre(+) before installing a palm update.
 ===What should I do If Updating the Uber-kernel results in a 'failed to install' error?===
 Install the recovery Palm Kernel. (Find this in Preware/ Kernel/ Recovery/), once installed you will be prompted for a reboot, just click 'Later'
 Then instal the Uber-Kernel. (Find this in Preware/ Kernel/ Experimental/), once the Uber-Kernel is installed then go ahead and reboot.
 ===I can't find Uber-Kernel in Preware, Govnah's there but not UK.===
 You need Upgrade to Preware 1.0 or greater. You should then see a webos-kernels feed in your Manage Feeds section; turn it on, and Update Feeds. Now you should see Uber-Kernel within Preware.

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−	You need Upgrade to Preware 1.0 or greater. You should then see a webos-kernels feed in your Manage Feeds ~~page~~, and ~~then when you~~ Update Feeds you ~~will get the~~ Uber-Kernel.	+	You need Upgrade to Preware 1.0 or greater. You should then see a webos-kernels feed in your Manage Feeds section; turn it on, and Update Feeds. Now you should see Uber-Kernel within Preware.