[GUIDE] Milestone XT720 - Apps2SD and Froyo JIT

[nhc]

it has been confirmed it's running at 720MHz. the overclock app is loaded at a default of 550. then again, you are able to modify the value to your needs.

for the Starhub Mobile TV app, you may go to market and download it from there.

Thanks for the help!

hmm, when I used linkpack without the overclock app, the result is about 6++ After using overclock app to set to 720Mhz, the mflops increased to 8++.

I am really doubting if that Euro Rom is stock clocked at 720Mhz?

Looks like my suspicion is correct!

Motorola Europe repents, restores Milestone XT720 CPU to 720MHz speed with software update -- Engadget

Where can we find the update? Is Navalynt going to update this guide with this updated firmware?

 

[Navalynt]

Does anyone have a link to the new software? I'll check it out this weekend.

I go between four different model phones right now so I'm not 100% committed to any of them but I can dedicate a little time to the XT720 this weekend since this has peaked my interest.

 

[khalpowers]

Thanks for the help!

hmm, when I used linkpack without the overclock app, the result is about 6++ After using overclock app to set to 720Mhz, the mflops increased to 8++.

I am really doubting if that Euro Rom is stock clocked at 720Mhz?

Looks like my suspicion is correct!

Motorola Europe repents, restores Milestone XT720 CPU to 720MHz speed with software update -- Engadget
Where can we find the update? Is Navalynt going to update this guide with this updated firmware?

here link for update new rom....the latest is italy...should try!

 

[khalpowers]

Does anyone have a link to the new software? I'll check it out this weekend.

I go between four different model phones right now so I'm not 100% committed to any of them but I can dedicate a little time to the XT720 this weekend since this has peaked my interest.

yaaaa.....pls go for xt720!!....im keep waiting 4 ur update..

 

[nhc]

http://rsddownload.motorola.com/dow....0R_USASHOTBRTLRTIT_P001_A009_HWp3_1FF.sbf.gz

Could the above be the new firmware?

 

[wucifer]

http://rsddownload.motorola.com/dow....0R_USASHOTBRTLRTIT_P001_A009_HWp3_1FF.sbf.gz

Could the above be the new firmware?

Interesting. My firmware is U2_01.1E.0 and this one is U2_02.1E.0

Anyone want to try it? How does it stack up to the OP's configuration with the 550 MHz firmware?

Does the factory-handicapped 550 MHz affect the processing speed even after we overclock it?

ie will a 550 MHz firmware clocked to 800 MHz be slower than a 720 MHz firmware clocked to 800 MHz? Will the latter use less battery? Will it be more stable?

 

[Navalynt]

http://rsddownload.motorola.com/dow....0R_USASHOTBRTLRTIT_P001_A009_HWp3_1FF.sbf.gz

Could the above be the new firmware?

Interesting. My firmware is U2_01.1E.0 and this one is U2_02.1E.0

Anyone want to try it? How does it stack up to the OP's configuration with the 550 MHz firmware?

Does the factory-handicapped 550 MHz affect the processing speed even after we overclock it?

ie will a 550 MHz firmware clocked to 800 MHz be slower than a 720 MHz firmware clocked to 800 MHz? Will the latter use less battery? Will it be more stable?

I'll try it out later today and post some comparative benchmarks if I have the time.

 

[Navalynt]

Updated XT720 Optimizer Script
Based on: U2_02.1E.0 (with factory clock speed of 720Mhz)

Added some experimental build.prop edits which for other Motorola phones have reduced screen re-draw lag with LauncherPro and ADW Launcher

*LauncherPro still installed to /system/app when installing theme

Each software release is a little different so I would not advise using this updated script unless you flashed the Italy U2_02.1E.0 SBF first.

 

[wucifer]

Nav,

Do you happen to know what this means in regards to performance?

Thanks for testing it out.

 

[Navalynt]

Nav,

Do you happen to know what this means in regards to performance?

Thanks for testing it out.

Leaving it at stock 720Mhz with Apps2SD, JIT, and theme applied I'm getting an average Linpack score of 8.25 and Quadrant of 543.

 

[wucifer]

Nav,

Do you happen to know what this means in regards to performance?

Thanks for testing it out.

Leaving it at stock 720Mhz with Apps2SD, JIT, and theme applied I'm getting an average Linpack score of 8.25 and Quadrant of 543.

OK thanks.

My 550 MHz clocked at 800 Mhz (using Milestone Overclock) with JIT-only gives me a Linpack average of 9.1.

Doing the math, their is close to no difference.

Hmm, I'm wondering if there are any battery benefits from this build.

Thanks again Nav, you are a huge asset to this community!

 

[beako]

I have an XT720 from imported from Singapore.. if I apply the euro firmware update, will that brick my phone?

 

[shinobi]

I have an XT720 from imported from Singapore.. if I apply the euro firmware update, will that brick my phone?

No, the firmware checksum won't go through, and it will abandon flashing if the hardware is different.

 

[beako]

Oh, I see. Is there some way for me to get the singaporean OTA update sbf? The actual ota update itself fails everytime I try to install it (while my phone is unrooted) and the sbfs on and-developers don't seem to have the update.

 

[nhc]

I have an XT720 from imported from Singapore.. if I apply the euro firmware update, will that brick my phone?

No, the firmware checksum won't go through, and it will abandon flashing if the hardware is different.

I am able to do follow the guide on my Singapore XT720. You have to flash your phone with the Euro Rom before using the v3 script.