Overclocking N900
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= How to overclock = | = How to overclock = | ||
| - | Overclocking is done by [[ | + | Overclocking is done by [[Updating the firmware|reflashing]] a custom kernel into the device. |
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# Compile or download a custom kernel (sources?!?) | # Compile or download a custom kernel (sources?!?) | ||
| - | # [[ | + | # [[Update the firmware|Reflash]] the kernel to the device |
= How to undo overclocking = | = How to undo overclocking = | ||
| - | Run following command | + | Run following command [[root access|as root]]: |
apt-get install --reinstall kernel kernel-flasher | apt-get install --reinstall kernel kernel-flasher | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 14 April 2010
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Some instructions here may cause serious problems. When unsure, see General precautions Backing up your data is recommended. In case of trouble you might need to re-flash your device. |
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OVERCLOCKING CAN DESTROY YOUR DEVICE PERMANENTLY
WARRANTY OF YOUR DEVICE WILL BE VOID |
This article is for collecting information about overclocking procedure, Q&A, etc...
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Warnings
- Potential dangers that are hard to detect.[1]
- Overclocking WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY
- The lifetime of your device will get reduced
- You could lose the data in your device (file system corruption)
- Every device is an individual, what is stable for others might not be for you
- If you encounter ANY unusual problems, lower your clock frequency
- You do it at your own responsibility. No whining afterwards. If you're unsure, don't do it.
- Nokia's overclocking warning]: 500MHz is the normal frequency. Everything above is not good for your device, even with the stock kernel [2]
- Igor Stoppa's warning and comment
- chip vendors specs
![[2]](http://depot.javispedro.com/nit/thewarningtm.jpeg){kind=link}
How to overclock
Overclocking is done by reflashing a custom kernel into the device.
Step by step instructions
- Compile or download a custom kernel (sources?!?)
- Reflash the kernel to the device
How to undo overclocking
Run following command as root:
apt-get install --reinstall kernel kernel-flasher
Q & A
- Sample question
sample answer