How to find out the clock frequency of your Android phone
The easiest way to find out the clock frequency of your Android smartphone is with a suitable app. We'll tell you which ones are particularly suitable for this in this practical tip.
Quick System Info PRO reveals the clock frequency of the cell phone
The free Android app "Quick System Info PRO" contains a lot of useful information about your Android device. To view the clock frequency, proceed as follows:
- First download the app on your android (link).
- After installation, open the Android app.
- In the app you can see four tabs above. Stay in the "Info" tab and scroll down to the "Processor" entry.
- Tap the "Processor" entry for more information about the CPU of your Android phone. There you can see the frequency range and the currently used clock frequency.
Cool Tool shows the clock frequency in the Android status bar
With the free Android app "Cool Tool" you can display your current clock frequency in the status bar of your android. To do this, follow these steps:
- Download "Cool Tool" for free from the Play Store and open the app.
- In the "Main" tab, look for the "Draw Chart" entry. There you select "CPU Frequency". Under "Update Interval" you can set the update time in seconds.
- To display the current clock frequency in the status bar, tap on "Show Panel". To hide the panel again, select "Hide Panel".
Android 4.1.2 was used for this practical tip. If you want to overclock the CPU of your Android phone, you should read on here.