Possible ways of increasing the ram and overclocking the cpu/gpu

[abhig10]

After the ICS update my SOLA has gone a little slow. I don't really mind the lagginess and I can live with it. But I would be really happy if that is gone and I can play more games without having to close those extra running apps. Who doesn't like a swift experience? So I was wondering;

1) Is there a possible way that I can increase the RAM of SOLA? As far as I know mobile chipsets are some what same as computers. The RAM is the hardware and so not easy to change in mobiles. However, I am here asking for a way to use a part(or whole) of my internal/external storage as a Ram. I have gone through a couple of blogs/forums and it seems like it is possible if I root my device. But I was wondering if there is a way to possibly do it without rooting the device?

2) Is there a way possible I can overclock my cpu/gpu without rooting the device?

3) Does rooting the device in itself voids the warrenty? Or the warrenty gets void if I turn it into a brick?

4) If I once root the device, can I turn it back into the same device as it was earlier? I mean can I lock the root back? (I hope I make myself clear)

P.S Thank you sony for the much awaited ICS. Any kind of suggestions to increase the speed of the device are welcome.

P.P.S I would like sony moderators to answer this.

[Uliwooly]

you can NOT increase RAM

you can NOT overclock your CPU/GPU w/o rooting your phone

it could void your warranty, overclocking will drain your battery faster, by rooting you could damage your phone permanently

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unrelated topic, if you have some time please check this thread

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/44888

[Uliwooly]

this is my suggestion

1) repair your phone (not settings nor factory reset) with either SUS or PCC

2) go to settings > app > all > disable apps that you dont use and uninstall apps that you don't use

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unrelated topic, if you have some time please check this thread

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/44888

[abhig10]

Hey uliwooly, I already repaired my SOLA 3 times. 2 times with SUS and 1 time with PCC. I did it to make my wifi work but later figured out that it was the n-brand that caused the problem.

And I am not really having any kind of trouble using my SOLA in day to day life. It works just fine for me. I am just looking for ways to make it go more fast.

When I play games like Dead Trigger and Frontline commando it gets a little laggy. And after closing the games if I go into running apps I see many of the apps showing restarting. I just want to have it go more fast.

Also, if while/after rooting I damage my mobile in terms of hardware (by overcloking or something like that) I understand the risk. I want to know it in terms of software.

[Uliwooly]

you could brick your phone if you root but at the end of the day it's up to you

this is how to root

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41609

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unrelated topic, if you have some time please check this thread

someone is trying to hide the facts

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/244573#244573

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/54167

[abhig10]

Ok. I understand the risks and as I am still learning. So not sure if I will do it.

What do you have to say about this one?

http://www.droidiser.com/2012/05/how-to-increase-internal-memory-and-ram.html

and this one?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659231

[Uliwooly]

I'm aware of that, but that's only if you have a LOT of apps, one thing you can do is disable the apps that you do not use, all the facebook extensions, it will free up some RAM and better performance

[abhig10]

That's the thing uli. Without using many apps (or the ones I don't really use) it works as a charm.

Anyways, while going through these forums and blogs I also saw some apps that claim (or seem to) that they can boost the ram and optimize it for better experience. But I was wondering if they would really do that? I think eventually they will end up eating more ram.

If yes, can you recommand some.

[Uliwooly]

don't go for those RAM apps or taskillers or battery apps or antivirus, those are bad apps that will create a LOT of problems, drain your battery and just check the permissions this apps require, why would they need to check your sms or your contacts

[abhig10]

Exactly. Thank you uli. You have been a great help.

P.S. I just use avast antivirus and that too just to use its anti-theft feature. And I trust this one while giving those permissions.