[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Im starting this thread for discussions around how to get the most out of using a Note 4 and Samsung Gear VR..

I, like many, decided not to jump on new phone models that Samsung tried to limit their Gear VR to, in order for marketing purposes. They realized removing removable battery and SD card slot, IR , was a bad marketing decision far after many screamed / yelled about the idea and also purposely dropped Note 4 support. :(

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Let's come up with ideas for improving performance, extend the time before over heating and software conflicts. :good:

Discussions about most effective Kernel , overclock/under clock settings, app conflicts, improve performance / reduce over heating, etc..

I'll start by saying I have noticed a major improvement in functionality and performance over the last 3-4 months since they finally improved and cleaned up the Android Oculus code some.

My current Specs/config;

TEKXodus N4 URv7 Elite Edition Rom Android 5.1.1, Emotion r23- on T-mobile -Samsung Galaxy Note 4 ( SM-N910T3 )

Overclocking w/ profiles using Kernel Auditor , extra heat sink mod attempt using Heatsink compound, Aluminum foil and minimal tape. (will post this w/ pics if requested):D

New 2015 Gear VR modded to work on Note 4 :D

Things I have done and have gotten performance improvement/time before overheating.

I first started out adding a fan on the Gear VR cover, and still had over heating issues and it was noisy. I then moved to using Freezer Gel packs. This turned out to be a simpler more effective solution for me.

Things I do by default;

I use [All-IN-ONE Toolbox] to un-select all unnecessary app (I INSTALLED) that by default are set to AutoStart. I check this periodically since majority of apps feel their apps should do this.

I use [OS Monitor] to take a look "under the cover" and see all demanding services running in background. (Sort by CPU usage, and then by Ram usage) If there is something I installed in that catagory, I either uninstall it, take it out of AutoStart or long click on item and lower the priority.

I also use [SD Booster] to increase the read / write cache (1024) for storage. (Using 64Gb class 10 Micro SD)

Turn on do not disturb in Oculus mode

I have also used Kernel Auditor to change the model in Build prop Editor (ro.product.model) to a Note 5 (SM-N920T), so in Oculus Store I am not limited to what software I can get because I am using a Note 4. :p

Apps I am considering removing and breaking habit of using because of resources it's consuming;

Go Launcher , Go SMS (always running in background)

I know many will argue that AnTuTu is not a good benchmark, well if you know something better / please post.

{I run this test, as if I prepped for using the Oculus, close all running apps & clean cache for example}

Attached are my [CURRENT] AnTuTu v6.0.1 scores;

Left before overclock 53416 , right Overclocked 65150 using Kernel Auditor [Emotion Performance] Profile settings..

Please post yours if better...

Actually, I just now tried the Emotion Battery profile and used V-Time for 25minutes with no fan or Gel packs

I have heard that its best to under clock the CPU (to lessen the overheat issue) and over clock the GPU - Seems like it would be good to have a Samsung Gear settings Kernel Auditor profile. One that underclocks CPU, overclock GPU, raises temperature threshold, change model, etc.. .. Any volunteers ?

We could then assign [TASKER] or something to run profile when Oculus is launched and turn back to power saver mode when not connected.