Useful for enthusiasts but high risk — can improve performance on rooted Android devices but may cause instability, overheating, reduced battery life, and possible bootloops; proceed only if you understand recovery/restore and have full backups.

: Most stock kernels are "locked." You usually need a custom kernel (like Kirisakura, Sultan, or Blu_Spark) that explicitly supports overclocking. Custom Recovery

Some modules disable or raise thermal throttling limits, allowing the device to stay at peak speeds for longer (though this increases the risk of overheating). Popular Performance & "Overclock" Modules