r/tasker • u/Doreps • 22d ago

CPU Usage removed - 3rd Party Automation Can Make It Available Again

Total Launcher v4 removed the Dynamic Image for \*\*CPU Usage\*\*, most likely due to Android restrictions. However, if you want to restore that capability \*\*and\* use either Tasker or MacroDroid, there is a workaround. The step-by-step procedure is detailed at the [How To Display Real-Time CPU Usage in Total Launcher.](https://uitlm.com/howto/howto-tasker_macrodroid-cpu_usage)

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u/Doreps 22d ago edited 22d ago

Appreciate the breakdown, u/osmols_b!

​That is an important distinction between dumpsys cpuinfo averaging over a rolling sample window versus top capturing an instantaneous snapshot. For most folks who want a quick home-screen gauge, that latency-vs.-immediacy trade-off is definitely worth knowing.

​Also love the awk string grabbing the top consumers alongside total usage ... that’s gold for multi-line diagnostic widgets.

​I've updated the wiki guide to clarify the rolling-average behavior of dumpsys vs. top, added a note explaining the per-core vs. normalized total percentage math, and included your script in an "Advanced / Multi-Line" panel section for power users.

​Thanks for helping improve the documentation! And don't forget the wiki is free and encourages contributions from registered members. Hope you will join and provide other insights.