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Micro CPU Monitor 3.1.1

575.5 KB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.5 - 2,872 reviews


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Micro CPU Monitor, developed and published by The Big Byte, has released its latest version, 3.1.1, on 2013-05-02. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.5, based on 2.872 reviews.

Micro CPU Monitor APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 1.6+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.bb.microcpu

Updated: 12 years ago

Developer Name: The Big Byte

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Micro CPU Monitor on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.5
Total 2,872 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2014-04-21
I've used this app for years and loved it, but recently I've noticed that it makes the device a bit jittrery on home screens and various apps when opened. It takes that buttery smoothness away and it's very frustrating since I love this app. If you could optimize it so it didn't noticeably affect aesthetics I'd give full marks. Until then, I can only give 3 :(

4 ★, on 2013-07-09
Shows you your CPU usage and even the free version has enough customisation options for a basic user. Its tiny and uses negligible resources. Only issue is when set to be above status bar, I can only see 3 cores information, setting it to show without cores hides it off the top of the screen.

5 ★, on 2013-02-22
Perfect! Nice design, EXACTLY what I wanted. Nice complement to network monitor mini. I have been looking for this for a long time! I am buying this, its typo good to pass up. Would be nicer if it was a buck but I'll gladly pay the 3 dollars, its worth every penny:)

4 ★, on 2016-02-11
Good, but there is still a bug. As long as your CPu Govenor ist not set to performance the maximum MHz will fluctuate. The result of this is, the width of the red bars are not accurate. When my CPU needs only 10%, it will go down to 20% of it's Performance, thus this app shows a CPU usage of 50%. This app needs to detect the real maximum Hz and respect the decreased Hz before calculating the current CPU usage.

5 ★, on 2015-12-15
Lot of reviews here from 2013 stating high battery use is/was an issue. Pretty sure this is resolved or the reviews were bogus. After collecting stats using CPU Monitor Advanced for months - this app hovers between 0-1% (nothing) despite having the fastest update frequency. A++

1 ★, on 2013-09-09
Jelly bean is has this same functionality in settings > development. Same thing but 10x better. Also it doesn't require extra install. Already built into the phone os... Reviewed on my sprint HTC one

Previous Versions

Micro CPU Monitor 3.1.1
2013-05-02 / 575.5 KB / Android 1.6+

About this app

An ultra-tiny CPU monitor for Android. Only one pixel high!

Shows your CPU usage stats on a small bar graph in the corner of the screen. The bar can be as small as 1 pixel high. CPU use is shown as a percentage filled with color.

*Compatible with HTC One X and Galaxy S3 Quad-Core Phones*

Features include:
+ Custom foreground & background colors
+ Alpha transparency enabled
+ Auto-start (run at boot)
+ Custom width (100px to full screen width)
+ Display above or below status bar
+ Multi-core CPUs displayed on separate bars, or combined

And for PRO users, these extra features:
+ Customizable Height
+ Customizable Update Speed (save more battery life!)

Suitable for:

==Developers==
This tool is perfect for developers debugging apps. See your system CPU usage at a glance, without an annoying popup or overlay interfering with your app usage. Grab the PRO version to set the update interval as small as 100ms!

==Gamers==
Micro CPU Monitor is ideal for use while playing games - the 1 pixel screen footprint means you won't miss any of the action!

==Battery Saving Gurus==
This CPU monitor is a great way to keep an eye on your battery drain. No matter what app you're using, the Micro CPU Monitor can tell you at a glance which applications are chewing up your CPU cycles.

---Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)---
Q. I've got a quad core device. Why don't I see all four cores being used?

A. Android tries to optimise the CPU usage, by shutting down cores when they're not needed. Your phone will rarely use all 4 cores. Try downloading a CPU Stress Test app, and you'll see the four cores then :)

---Permissions---
+ SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - Required to create a system-wide overlay for the monitor on edge of screen
+ RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Required for the auto-start feature
+ INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Used for error reporting, and anonymous usage reporting using Google Analytics.

Note: No personal information is collected or transmitted. We don't know what brand of toothpaste you use. Your IP address may be stored by Google Analytics, but this is never used to do nasty stuff. We promise.

--Feedback--
Your comments & suggestions are always welcome! Drop me a line at thebigbyte@gmail.com

What would you like to see in future versions?

--Compatibility--
This app works on both phones & tablets, and is ICS (Android 4.0) compatible.

New features

Version 3.1.1: (15th May)
+ Fixed default height for Free version
Sorry about the free version defaulting to 2px, not 1px as stated in the description. My mistake - it's been fixed now.
Thanks for pointing this out Zach, Joseph & Trapzilla!
Version 3.1: (12th May)
-- Free --
+ Multi-core CPU support
+ Option for Left-Right or Right-Left orientation
+ Stability & Efficiency improvements
-- PRO --
+ Option for Height
+ Option for Update Speed
Thanks for all the feedback - keep it coming!

App Permissions

Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.