Before You Start
Before you start overclocking, know this. To overclock Android smartphones is risky. It can make your device unstable and affect your battery life. It won’t make your phone catch fire or anything like that, but still. You need to take it slow. Don’t just jump directly to a 30 percent increase in clock speed immediately. Start small, and find out how well your device handles it each time. If the system shows no signs of malfunction, then you can try increasing your clock speed. Revert to a stable clock speed if you notice that something’s off.
How to overclock Android smartphones
Now, the only thing you need is a kernel that supports overclocking. There are loads of good kernels to choose from, but you should find the right kernel for your phone model. But first, know your phone model number and your Android version. Go to Settings>About Phone and check it out. You need to find the right kernel for your phone model. There are four things to look out for hen searching for a kernel: overclocking support, compatibility with your phone model, it works on your current Android version and it has a good reputation. Now, you can learn more about the kernels and find out more about the kernel of your choice and learn from previous users from numerous sites and communities on the internet. When you select your preferred kernel, you also need some software to help you get the most out of it. Some kernels have a companion app. if yours does not, search the Play Store for overclocking apps or CPU manager apps with good ratings and positive comments. Now, note that your device needs to be rooted for you to install a custom kernel. Also, you need to install a custom recovery tool, as you cannot flash kernels using stock recovery. If you have made these arrangements, then follow these instructions to overclock your device: Now, you can change your CPU clock speed. If you did not do this while installing your custom kernel, launch your CPU manager or kernel app. Look for the settings that control clock speed, then adjust the speed. Remember to take it slowly. Try out each clock speed to see its effects on stability, battery life and heat.
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