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System Tuner Pro – Multi-tool

on 4/5/12 11:57 PM

Tested version: 1.4.9
Latest version: 2.6.0
Requires Android: from 1.5

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Summary

After testing a plethora of fun games for you over the past week or so, we decided that we'd get serious again, just in time for the Easter / Passover holidays. So, in the spirit of true Android geekiness, we've tested a system manager for you today.

System manager and tuning apps are a dime a dozen and come in all shapes and sizes. Some are easy to use and others require an advanced degree before they can be made sense of. System Tuner Pro promises to be the ultimate manager ap for Android—find out if we agree in today's review.

Features & Use

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Test device: LG Optimus Speed P990
Android version: 4.0.3
Mods: Root + CustomROM


System Tuner Pro, like most tuning apps, is a task manager, but it's also a multi tool—at least according to the developer's description.

  • Task Manager
  • Extended Task Killer
  • Application Manager (nur für Root-User)
  • Activity Manager
  • Activity Recorder
  • Logcat Reader
  • Terminal Emulator
  • System Tweaker (nur für Root-User)
  • Notification & Widgets


I haven't yet come across an app that features so many options, but before we sing System Tuner's praises let's see if the features do what we'd expect them to do.

Task Manager
This is where you'll find all active apps, time frames of how long they've been running and overviews of the CPU, RAM and SD cards.

Click on an app and a detailed overview of its properties Pops up (running time, CPU + RAM strain, package List and Moore). While it's not like I can't make heads or tails of the Information listed here, I'm not the type of user who needs this type of info–I would imagine these details could be of interest to developers, though.

The essential task manager function is of course also available: killing apps. There's also a feature for freezing an app for when you which to interrupt but not end it. Cool.



Extended Task Killer
This feature is mostly integrated in the Task Manager. There is a kill-all function which can be set to automatic (kills annoying apps that flare up with every system start). A word of warning regarding this function: be careful if you choose to activate it because - unless you really know what you're doing - you may easily cause some complications in this way.

Application Manager
Use this extensive feature to secure and restore apps and monitor and change their auto start functions.User and system apps can be displayed separately so as to delete or deinstall data accordingly.

Activity Manager and Recorder
Once you start the recorder System Tuner Pro closes and the record symbol can be found in the task bar, showing that the activity has been recorded. That said, I couldn't find or retrieve my recordings…

Logcat Reader
I can't say what the difference between this Logcat and the standard one is. It allows users to save, delete and reload logs; activity is displayed using an array of colours which creates a good overview.



Terminal Emulator
Again, there isn't much to say in this regard. This function activates a similar function to the Windows cmd feature. Developers and techies might find this feature to be of interest, seeing as it allows you to give orders via the emulator.



System Tweaker
This affords you with an overview of available resources and some general info regarding the device. Auto kill settings can also be adapted here.

Notifications & Widgets
This is a great tool. Every function can be set up with a link on the homescreen, meaning you can circumvent the main menu entirely. Why is that an advantage? Find out in the next section.

Bottom line:

System Tuner Pro provides users with a standard task manager as well as a useful backup feature. The other functions could be of interest to advanced users, seeing as relevant information can be found and managed easily in this way. Newbie or 'run of the mill' users may find the features to be a bit too advanced to really make sense of.

 

Screen & Controls

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System Tuner Pro takes a bit of time getting used to. The homescreen is somewhat confusing and finding one's way around the app isn't intuitive in the beginning. Some functions – such as the Autokiller – are harboured at several places, and the app has an overall random feel to it.
That said, once you find what you're looking for features are explained clearly and thoroughly.

Speed & Stability

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System Tuner Pro runs smoothly and that's no small feat considering the amount of data it processes.
lief bei mir durchgehend zügig und ohne jegliche Abstürze. Dies ist aufgrund der Datenmenge die schnell ausgelesen werden muss meiner Ansicht nach schon eine stolze Leistung, sodass ich hier gerne die 5 Sterne vergebe.

Price/Performance Ratio

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System Tuner Pro is available for download for EUR 1,99. The price is a bit steep, though the app does provide a good selection of analyses tools such as Elixir and System Panel, as well as other options.

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Market Comments

A Google User, May 6, 2013
Must have for rooted devices Great system app
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Epic 4g Touch Good stuff!
A Google User, May 3, 2013
Great app! Very few apps are this in depth and useful
A Google User, Apr 29, 2013
Everything works except.. CPU temperature on Qualcomm S4 chips. Have tried on Galaxy S3 (Verizon), DROID DNA, DROID RAZR MAXX HD with no success. Works fine with Galaxy Note 2.
A Google User, Apr 23, 2013
Love it Without this, my samsung repp is useless.
A Google User, Apr 20, 2013
Buggy Great app. When it's working, but plays up all the time, build screen stays black, sysclt stays loading. Request support doesn't work either, I have uninstalled and re installed the app 10 times today to get it to work, it hangs my phone occasionally aswell, phone is Xperia Z
A Google User, Apr 18, 2013
App has become useless This app used to be awesome, I've used it on several phones in the past. On my note 2 none of the features work and it causes full reboots every few mins. E-mailed the dev. And was told it was my supperuser app. I tried all 3 SU apps none of them made a difference. Very sad that I bought the pro version and now I can't use it.
A Google User, Apr 17, 2013
Really good The best Ive come across this far. But it wont list SysCtl and Startups after a while. It just loads and loads, any suggestions?
A Google User, Apr 16, 2013
I am glad I bought it Yes. I confirm what someone wrote that sometimes it forgets tweaks and CPU settings after reboot but still they are 2-3 keystrokes away and I cannot tell yet that it is exclusively tuner's fault. At the same time it is pretty simple to manage, time matters.
A Google User, Apr 13, 2013
Best Much better than others I tested, everything works, be your system ICS or Cyanogen
A Google User, Apr 12, 2013
OK APP BUT... PAID FULL PRICE FOR IT NOW ITS ON SALE? How about an extra something for our loyality. $ off of another app isnt it.
A Google User, Apr 6, 2013
not working am cumparat acest program acum ceva timp, a functionat bine pana in prezent ce imi da o eroare ceva de genul "License check failed, please try clearing Google Play Store or AndroidPIT app data and reboot. If issue persists please contact Google or AndroidPIT.
A Google User, Apr 6, 2013
More Useful Features Needed! OK. I bought both Battery and Widget Pro thinking they'd be more useful. Why then do I have to look for yet another tool to free/maximize MEMORY usage?! Why can't I BACKUP ALL my apps at once?! Why isn't the battery time stats more efficient? Is it time to toss my $6 down the drain and move on to something perhaps better? I NEED improvements; more usefulness.
A Google User, Apr 5, 2013
$-># Good but some settings are dangerous.
A Google User, Apr 5, 2013
Indispensable I use this app for many different functions, particularly the kill-all command. I strongly recommend it.
A Google User, Apr 4, 2013
Owned since 2010 on Froyo DroidX Still a superior process monitor. Galaxy Note II 4.1
A Google User, Mar 28, 2013
App misunderstanding with start-up section According to the app description, the start-up section gives the impression one can get rid of start-up apps. While this is possibly true-somehow, this app apparently is only for an android user who is already a professional, not a programmer with 30+ years experience who is just trying to be an android user.
A Google User, Mar 22, 2013
Improved Sorry bout my 1-star.. its now good and running fine.
A Google User, Mar 20, 2013
A very useful tool I use the software to remove some of the crapware which came with my tablet. It Helped me free up space and make some other adjustments which made my experience with my tablet much more enjoyable.
A Google User, Mar 20, 2013
Great app! Does almost everything you need in one app.can be a little daunting but Dev has created a mass of help online (thankyou)! Also Dev is very quick to help and reply to questions. Just spotted 'Android Tuner' which includes this app,is the price the same as this app would be void if I got the latter. DEVS take a leaf from this guy's work awesome tool,deleted a good few other tools no longer needed.
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