topic Re: Cpu load issue in Other/General

Cpu load issue

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:58:51 GMT

Now, im rather new to android phones but i got the xperia play 4g from att. Its running the latest available release.

The issue is the cpu is at constant 100% usage. After looking around i found out that part of the kernel is taking around 80% of total cpu usage (running non stop). The file is located at system/bin/lidswitchd... Because its kernel you cant turn it off, so my question is does anyone know what its responsible for? maybe knowing what it does, illl be able to fix it.

Re: Cpu load issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:22:19 GMT

to get the latest update you need to debrand your phone, AT&T is really slow on releasing updates to their phones, so even if the latest update its available for SIM free phones or European networks AT&T won't release it

go to settings -> about phone and check

Android Version and Build Number

Re: Cpu load issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:22:56 GMT

The latest update for the Play is

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/142139#142139

2.3.4

4.0.2.A.0.62

Re: Cpu load issue

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:25:39 GMT

yes sorry wasnt aware of that, the build is 3.0.1.B.0.270... but wont changing the rom void my warranty? (its fairy new phone)

Re: Cpu load issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:30:33 GMT

yes it does, unless you flashback the original ROM

but you can try to see if AT&T has released any new update

1) backup everything

then

Update Service (SEUS)

http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1309763183/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.7.13.exe

don't forget to mark the Correct & Helpful Answers

Re: Cpu load issue

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:30:52 GMT

Make sure you backup everything

Settings -> privacy -> Back up my data and Automatic restore should be selected

and also

don't forget to mark the Correct & Helpful Answers

Use one of these links to download the

Backup & Restore app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193802

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apk

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apkor
http://www.mediafire.com/?1n07llajeaoo03y

How to install it

You need to

go to settings -> applications -> check unknown sources

download IO File Manager

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.openintents.filemanager&feature=search_result

download the backup & restore app, transfer it to your SD card, use OI file manager to find it -> tap on it -> install it

Contacts

just to play it safe sync your contacts w/ google if you haven't already

open your phonebook

press MENU button -> tap on Send Contacts -> select all -> send it to your email

on your computer

-> download the file -> go to your gmail -> click on contacts -> click on more actions -> on the drop down menu click on "import" -> choose the file -> and click import

Apps

Don't worry so much about backing up your apps

on your computer go to

market.android.com -> log in -> click on My Library -> and send all your apps to your phone

SMS/MMS

if you don't want to use the backup & restore app then

Install "backup SMS" to back up your SMS and MMS to your Gmail

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result

or your SMS use

"backup & restore SMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result

or for your MMS use "Save MMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.schwimmer.android.mmsextract&feature=search_result

Call Logs

And for call logs this is great

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.yang.android.ansta