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[Q] I'm stupid...Need help.

I've got CM7 running and everything is perfect...But I decided to remove the lockscreen that I had enabled earlier and now the screen is locked and there is seemingly no way to unlock it.
Under the lockscreen settings, I know that I enabled the first and third options thinking that all I would have to do is press the "N" button on the bottom to unlock but nope!
Can anyone help or am I forced to completely reset this.

lol i did the same thing as you to try and see if i could be of any help but i also got stuck at the lockscreen.
the menu button is the two rectangles (to the right of the home softkey) and not the 'n' button. well anyways i tried both the 'n' and the menu soft key and nothing happens. i guess this could be a good excuse to update to the stable cm7 as i dont think this can be undone otherwise

LOL I'm sorry to hear that...I wasn't expecting someone to try the same.
Well, if I have to install a new build, do I simply install over the existing in CWM or do I have to format a section only...I'm happy with the kernel. Do I have to reinstall Gapps?

you can simply reinstall over the existing cm7 build without formatting anything and you dont have to reinstall gapps.
however two things to note:
1. if gapps force close after flashing a newer cm7 build, you will have to reflash the gapps. this has happened very rarely while updating versions of other roms but it has happened.
2. if the lockscreen still stays the same after flashing the new cm7 build, that means that the cm7 settings were not reset. if this is the case, we both will have to do a full system, data and cache format using cwm and then flash cm7. hope it doesnt come to that.

Well you're right...it doesn't reset the system. I'll do the full reinstall tomorrow...thanks though for you help!

3rdman said:
I've got CM7 running and everything is perfect...But I decided to remove the lockscreen that I had enabled earlier and now the screen is locked and there is seemingly no way to unlock it.
Under the lockscreen settings, I know that I enabled the first and third options thinking that all I would have to do is press the "N" button on the bottom to unlock but nope!
Can anyone help or am I forced to completely reset this.
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Check my posts. Can unlock screen with adb then change settings.

3rdman said:
Well you're right...it doesn't reset the system. I'll do the full reinstall tomorrow...thanks though for you help!
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12542267#post12542267

already know how to use adb, so your instructions were real easy to follow. cheers mate! saved me formatting system and data

Thanks for the adb suggestion but I'm far too impatient to actually wait for help so I reinstalled everything.
Just as well really as I really wanted to jump to the latest version on a clean install. Everything is running beautifully (again). Thanks to all to those that posted here!

[Q] Help with rebooting hero. $$$ for fix...

Before you tell me to 'Google it' (which I have, and leads me to 1000 posts of people telling other people with the same problem to 'Google it'), please read.
I will PayPal anyone $20 with working instructions of how to resolve this
Phone: HTC Hero w/ chin
Carrier: Alltel
Story:
Switched from WM6 Palm Treo Pro to HTC Hero. Came with 2.1 and needed apps2sd. Want CM7 stable.
-Rooted using AndRoot.
-Installed SuperUser and Root Checker. Root Checker said I was good to go. SuperUser would not show any apps in the list this whole time.
-Installed Titanium Backup which said I needed BusyBox, but it would fail to install. Tried to install busybox and it said I was not rooted. Alright...
-Installed ClockworkMod and flashed recovery. Tried to reboot into clockwork recovery, but when I clicked it, it did nothing. When I clicked rom from sd card, and clicked the CM7, it said 'going to reboot now' but again, nothing happened.
I booted into recovery manually, but it was still in Android system recovery. Apparently there was some sort of rooting problem, so I tried z4root. Permanent root was stuck on 'rebooting', and temporary root said successful, but something was still wrong as BusyBox installer would say I was not rooted, and SuperUser app didn't show any programs to allow permissions.
I turned the phone off, and back on. It goes to the white 'HTC' screen, reboots, and then comes to a black page with a picture of a Hero and a red triangle and exclamation mark. I hold home and hit power, and it takes me into the Android system recovery. I wiped data and cleared cache, rebooted, and it does the same thing.
- - -
Now i've done many hours of research, and found nothing to help me. I guess i'm a bit confused on what the SDK does and how to use it, because it won't connect to my phone since I can't even boot my phone into the OS. I tried to download the RUU and rename it update.zip, but it says signature verification failed or not found in android recovery. I've done the clear data method by holding home, back, and power, but still nothing.
I need a clearcut answer for getting back to a stock Alltel 2.1 OS on my phone. I am more advanced than a basic user, and have flashed many roms on Windows Mobile, but remember I might not exactly understand everything.
I'm a silent browser on these forums but now I come to you guys for help. I hope to grow into a dev and hopefully help someone in the future in my position.
I read somewhere to wipe EXT2, but still confused on that process as it seems I don't know how to get into adb command line on my computer.

Try reflashing the cwm recovery. Sounds like you have no recovery image.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!

Dumb question...did you flash a ROM? Maybe I missed it in your post, but I see you installed Clockwork, SuperUser and all that, but don't see that you flashed a ROM. *EDIT* I see you did...
So...worst case scenario, if you can't even boot your phone, just start over from scratch...
Download the original AllTel ROM from here.
If you don't have HTC Sync set up and can't restore from your computer, use this method to flash it...your phone should now boot...
Then try to reroot, using this (preferred) or this.
Download ROM Manager from the Market and install ClockworkMod Recovery
Boot to recovery (hold home and power at the same time).
Once in recovery, wipe cache, system, data and boot (make sure you don't wipe your sd card! Do it twice for good measure)
Select install .zip from SD card, select zip and you should be good to go with a rooted phone and a new ROM.
I think that should cover it...

Ok, on your first link to flash my phone, the step says:
"With phone powered on, do "adb reboot bootloader" to enter fastboot."
How do I get the command prompt on my computer to communicate with the phone? That was my biggest problem when reading other people's posts. I guess i'm a bit lost. I installed the r10 android sdk which I believe is the first step? And when my phone is connected to the computer to enter these commands, is it okay if it is sitting at that screen with the red triangle?
Thanks for your help btw your steps sound simple, and simple is nice. One step closer!

Do you have HTC Sync set up? If you do, you should be able to restore from that to get you back to official AllTel...That's going to be the easiest way to get you back to stock I think.
And...I am on a Mac So, helping someone on a PC is not my forte with ADB
I'd try setting up HTC Sync and get yourself back to stock that way.
EDIT - To get it to communicate, you need to set up ADB and all that. Then just use command prompts...Try this thread for help/instructions.

I actually got it to load that rom with vol down + power but eventually got to 'CID incorrect! Update fail!', so i'll try connecting to sync.

damienisxcore said:
I actually got it to load that rom with vol down + power but eventually got to 'CID incorrect! Update fail!', so i'll try connecting to sync.
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What ROM? The AllTel one?
I have to take off until about 8:30 or so...get yourself set up with HTC Sync and get the USB drivers and all that set up, first thing you need to do is get your computer to talk to your phone...download the official AllTel RUU and restore to stock. That's task 1
Then we'll get ya rooted

I think I found a rom that worked. Currently rebooting. I can follow the rest and if I need anymore help, I'll give you a hollar. I should have had it right the first time, but I was following about 5 sets of different directions and mixing them around to avoid certain programs. I like yours though.
Send me a PM with your paypal e-mail and I can send it over. Least I could do.

OP, glad you got it. What rom?
Ranger, nice!
sent from a series of tubes.

il Duce said:
OP, glad you got it. What rom?
Ranger, nice!
sent from a series of tubes.
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He flashed CM7. Gotta get him on aospCMod

damienisxcore said:
I think I found a rom that worked. Currently rebooting. I can follow the rest and if I need anymore help, I'll give you a hollar. I should have had it right the first time, but I was following about 5 sets of different directions and mixing them around to avoid certain programs. I like yours though.
Send me a PM with your paypal e-mail and I can send it over. Least I could do.
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It's tough sometimes to follow things...and as much as we always tell people to search, ya know, the search kinda sucks I searched for all the threads I linked for you, but I knew what I was looking for. If you don't know what to look for, searching is kinda tough. Glad you got it!
Now...if you want a real ROM, I'll just toss this one out there In all actuality, CM7 and aospCMod are quite similar, I am just partial to aosp's builds.
Let me know if you need any more help.

[Q] Broken Power button : Is it possible to install custom ROM ?

Hi,
I've recently rooted my phone (Desire Z) and one of my friend asked me if I could rooted his Nexus One so that he could install ICS and have the option to wake the device from the trackball.
The reason for this is that's his power button isn't working anymore (broken board). That also means I can't use the button to confirm selection in boot menus. He told me I can however power on the device by removing the battery, plugging the AC and putting the battery back in.
As it's not my phone, I'd prefer not to wipe all his data or at least be able to fully backup everything. My really quick search in has indicated that most methods wipe the phone. Is there a way to get something like temp root on the device so I'd copy the apk and the /user/ folder manually (or use a backup app like Titanium). I was also thinking about installing 4ext as recovery.
So, is this at all possible ? I've seen something called SuperOneClick, but do I have to hit power button at some point ? I don't have the exact version with me right now, I've forgot to look at it carefully. I know it's on Gingerbread, but can't tell about the exact version (possibly latest OTA).
I didn't have much time to look at all the different ROMs. He asked for ICS, but are the JB builds stable ? Paranandroid looked good at first glance. Any recommendations ?
Thanks a lot!

Exort said:
Hi,
I've recently rooted my phone (Desire Z) and one of my friend asked me if I could rooted his Nexus One so that he could install ICS and have the option to wake the device from the trackball.
The reason for this is that's his power button isn't working anymore (broken board). That also means I can't use the button to confirm selection in boot menus. He told me I can however power on the device by removing the battery, plugging the AC and putting the battery back in.
As it's not my phone, I'd prefer not to wipe all his data or at least be able to fully backup everything. My really quick search in has indicated that most methods wipe the phone. Is there a way to get something like temp root on the device so I'd copy the apk and the /user/ folder manually (or use a backup app like Titanium). I was also thinking about installing 4ext as recovery.
So, is this at all possible ? I've seen something called SuperOneClick, but do I have to hit power button at some point ? I don't have the exact version with me right now, I've forgot to look at it carefully. I know it's on Gingerbread, but can't tell about the exact version (possibly latest OTA).
I didn't have much time to look at all the different ROMs. He asked for ICS, but are the JB builds stable ? Paranandroid looked good at first glance. Any recommendations ?
Thanks a lot!
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To flash custom ROMs, the phone's bootloader needs to be unlocked. If it has not and the power button is broken, your friend is out of luck.

Well, if you can boot normally into Android, you can install Blackrose. Then you can navigate through the bootloader with volume buttons and the trackball (which has the function of the power button) and unlock your bootloader through fastboot.
Or am I very wrong here?

tommert is right. But, if you install blackrose, you don't need to unlock the bootloader, you already gain s-off. So you can flash a custom recovery and install ics or jb
Sent from my Nexus One

Ah excellent, that's exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks a lot!

No nned to unlock bootloader
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STUCK on Android is Updating" Starting Apps Swirl"

Okay, so now we have 3 Atrix HD's in the house and except for the unremoveable battery thing, and the short "battery life" when actively using it, I'd say we pretty much love them. However, I decided to remove some apps, etc. and managed to get my messages, camera and gallery to the "not working" and basically non-existent point. Now on startup I'm getting the Android is Updating message with the never-ending swirl of Starting Apps... I'm positive I've waited long enough as I set it down and went back to bed just to wake up and still see it.
Info - phone IS rooted
running the "jellybean" update
Unfortuanately a couple weeks ago, I UNCHECKED the sync photots for both facebook and gmail, so there are pictures I really don't want to lose.....
I'm definitely not a "pro" like lots of them up here, but am capable of following directions. I'm pretty sure I have to "unroot" my phone via USB/SD card through my laptop....Any help would be greatly appreciated... and the more specific the directions the better!! :cyclops: LOL... Thanks so much.
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Sounds like you deleted a critical OS file. You need to flash back to stock again. Is your boot loader locked or unlocked?

Don't remeber...
ai6908 said:
Sounds like you deleted a critical OS file. You need to flash back to stock again. Is your boot loader locked or unlocked?
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I Don't rememer if I unlocked the bootloader. Is there a way to check? Thanks.

Follow what's in the website to reload your stock image...
http://www.andromods.com/tips-trick...-qinara-stock-original-firmware-fastboot.html

ai6908 said:
Follow what's in the website to reload your stock image...
http://www.andromods.com/tips-trick...-qinara-stock-original-firmware-fastboot.html
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I've been trying and I've fallowed everything to the T but everytime it says it falls.

I'm not sure...I have used it before and was able to restore...are you sure it's not a hardware issue?
Sent from my HTC_Flyer_P512_NA using xda app-developers app

Okay, here's where we're at.... it is no longer frozen on that screen and goes thru the setup w/ my gmail, etc.... but then I have a black screen (except for the top row icons...). I can pull down the settings menu and see everything there, but I have no "homescreen"....It's black. It seems like we're in the right direction and I know it's not dead. Anything??
Also wanted to thank you for the help. This place is ALWAYS amazing....

Hey, my son and I are wondering since it's already running 4.1.1 and we can't downgrade, what about flashing a custom rom? Will that flash a totally complete, full home page and everything?? Just a thought.

While trying to search for answers I came across a "xoom forums??" post with a tablet that was doing exactly the same thing....multiple people had that problem, but doesn't seem to have been answered...... not sure if I'm suppose to post links to that or not, but at least I know I'm not alone.....

If you're rooted, than I'm assuming ADB debugging is on. You should be able to unlock your boot loader and load CWM recovery. From there you can wipe cache and dalvik cache. If that doesn't help, you can reflash a stock ROM zip from Skeevys thread. Flashing a zip won't touch your SD card

There is official 4.1.1 available...you can try flashing that...you dont need to downgrade.

Okay, my son installed safetystrap (whatever that is...lol) and when you click Operating system, it says "there is no operating system installed are you sure you want to reboot????
Is this fixable?
Note: We have two other identical Atrix HD's in the house if that helps for any reason.....

Well that's what we are trying to figure out is how to install OS...Lol..
Try install system using fastboot... Look for skeevedudes guide...its in this forum somewhere...
Sent from my MB886 using xda premium

LOL....okay, so do yoiu see why my son says I'm not "ALLOWED" to have a rooted phone if this happens again..... Guess I was just glad to SEE it written out, so that it's a little more def what's going on - but I'm sure everyone up here (except me) already knew that!!!
He's not around today, so my phone is just "sitting" saying "creating rom slot" but never gets off that screen. The good thing is that we can see it's actually charging and we weren't sure before....... Does this sound like something that will eventually be repairable??

You have a soft brick...yes it is fixable...

Okay, thought I had already posted this before but I guess I never hit the submit ....
Before safety strap was installed, we could get the phone (minus the homescreen and os) to come on....the settings, wifi etc.....No we can't seem to get to that point with the safetystrap on. It just goes completely blank and won't let safestrap connect to the computer via usb.
Apparently there is also no way to remove SS without an opperating system. This doesn't sound promising.....ugggg..... I so want my phone back.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

OK dude. Follow my instructions.
Hold down power and both volume buttons all at once until the phone screen turns black, then continue holding the volume buttons. You will get a menu. Go to AP fastboot mode using the volume down button, select it with the volume up button. Plug your phone into your computer with a data cable. Download RSD lite and the MOTOROLA drivers from the MOTOROLA website. Install both. Download the 4.1.1 sbf file for your phone, there is a thread for it here in the AHD forum. Its a zip file, extract it to your desktop. Open RSD lite, click the browse for file button, select the XML file inside the folder you just unzipped. Hit flash. If you get any errors, let me know I'll send you a different XML file with the getvar lines removed.

Okay, will get it started..... Thanks so much. My son has been working on this for hours and hours. You have no idea how much I appreciate this place and everyone who helps out!! You guys rock! Will let you know what we get.

Here is the website for what youngunn mentioned...
http://www.andromods.com/tips-trick...-qinara-stock-original-firmware-fastboot.html

[FONT="Comic [SIZE="3"]Okay, my son (BlackestPain) is too new here to post the picture links, so I copied and pasted. They're just downloads from his camera pictures. This is where we are right now after following suggestions....[/SIZE]MS"][/FONT]
Okay, here is what I've (chixwithkidz5' son) tried.... Please cut me some slack because I haven't been doing this stuff long....
Getvar file
Getvar removed
RSD Lite connected
RSD Lite failed
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***** this is what the phone reads after everything
What am I missing ? Thanks - I can use all the decent help I can get.

[Q] Getting Started with the LG G2 (Verizon)

My fellow Android users & developers,
I've been out of the game for a while now (since the HTC incredible). I recently purchased an LG G2 when my upgrade came up. I'm moving back from an iPhone. The one thing that I am trying to do with this phone is some how set up tethering. Previously with my incredible I had to root the phone and then install a ROM. I have been searching around google and the site and all I am finding are horror stories of people bricking their phones. There are a million threads here. Can someone point me in the direction of what I need to enable tethering or how to properly root my device so I can install ROMs from the site? Any tips or links would be greatly appreciated!
My Device:
LG G2 VS98039A (Verizon)
Build: LRX22G
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-ga038154
Thanks,
Scyth3

Just picked up a used G2 that should be arriving tomorrow so doing some homework today on this device. This is what I am planning to do when mine arrives, best of luck to you
root = http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
hotspot (see post 339) = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456338&page=34

First of all, do you have warranty?
If you do, check if your GPS is working, only GPS sensors. There are a lot of reports with LG G2 gps broken, not working, etc.
If its broken, go and replace it. If its works and you are stock 39A, root your phone with root method that @someguyatx recommended and then, install recovery with this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/tool-freedom-tool-vs980-39a-twrp-t3053134
When done, do a full nandroid backup prior doing anything. After that, I can recommend xddadeb version of Lollipop, its great and removes a lot of bloatware.
Anything, just ask

Thank you both for the replies. My warrenty should be gone at this point. I have had the phone for more than a little while I should have mentioned. How would I go about checking the GPS to ensure it is functioning? I have never had any trouble with using google maps or anything of that nature. Also on the link to the rooting page I noticed below the first post is a "one-click root". Should I manually do the instructions at the top or just use the one-click root?
Thanks again!

I am planning to follow the one click procedure link tomorrow to root as soon as I verify my phone works. Check out the video in the one click link from qbking77, his stuff is always good.
If your maps have been working properly then your GPS should be good to go.

I didn't even scroll down far enough to see the video originally haha. Thank you so much for your help. I'm in the process of rooting it now! I'll update the post once I am finished! :good:

Hope it went well, my phone just came in today so I will be rooting it tonight. Looks like I need to update first since its still on android 4.4.2
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Just an advice: lollipop uses more battery so its not mandatory to update to that versio, its your choice.
Enviado desde mi VS980 4G mediante Tapatalk

I'm updated to lollipop, GPS is working great and I rooted after a few tries with the one click and a driver reinstall. Its refreshing to still have devices that root this easy. IJust need to add recovery and flash the hotspot zip. Thanks Deathsync3 for starting the thread and neondunker. Loving the G2 so far, much snappier than the Droid Maxx
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

Remember to do a full nandroid backup of your stock rom, including EFS and those stuff.

Everything went smoothly. I did have some initial trouble though. To anyone using this method it does work BUT, when you get to the point after you have installed the drivers for the device and unzipped the .exe. Plug your phone in and click start root. when you get the prompts on the phone DO NOT check the box that says, "always allow". I REPEAT DO NOT CHECK the box. Simple click "ok" on the prompts and the root will complete sucessfully. I am now onto installing backup , a ROM, and hotspot. @neondunker can you link me to the ROM that you were talking about in the post? Also can you explain a little more in depth or provide a link in regards to what needs to be backed up? Is it still like the HTC Incredible where I had to go in and clear the cache, delvik cache, etc? Thanks again everyone!

Well the idea is to perform a full nandroid backup before leaving stock just in case. Then you can leave that backup on a pendrive or computer.
About the rom, is the xdadeb one in android devolpment. You wont miss it since itsa always in the first page. Just follow the instructions, dumb proof hehehehe.
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@neondunker One last thing. How do I enter back into recovery mode now that TWIN is installed? Thanks for all of your other help man!

Two ways
One through adb and the other is to power off the cellphone. Then power up while pressing power + down volume. As soon as the lg logo appears release the buttons and hold again volume down.
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neondunker said:
Two ways
One through adb and the other is to power off the cellphone. Then power up while pressing power + down volume. As soon as the lg logo appears release the buttons and hold again volume down.
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What is ADB? annd when I power off then power and hold down the power and volume button it puts the phone into safe mode....I just did some searching outside the fourm. It seems this is the way to get into TWRP.
Try holding volume down + power
Immediately when LG appears let go of both and ONLY hold onto power, should boot into option to factory reset
Hit power button 3 times to continue, then it will load twrp
Even though it highlights factory reset it will NOT erase your data and should open up to TWRP.
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Thank you illyfilly and bodom_hc. Bodom_hc's method worked. I know others must be having this same issue/maybe someone should post it up somewhere. I really apprecaite the time you both took out to reply to me. Now I can flash rom's like I have for every other device. Much appreciated, thank you!
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Thank you for this! I was having the same problem. I have to admit, I panicked a little when it said it was proceeding with the factory hard reset, but then the recovery screen came up. Phew!
Thanks again.
Can anyone quadruple confirm that doing this does NOT erase all user data/settings and factory reset the G2? I'm honestly too scared to do this as I can't do a nandroid backup without TWRP... Thank so much!
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This all being said, can you confirm this is the way that you go about entering TWRP?

Deathscyth3 said:
What is ADB? annd when I power off then power and hold down the power and volume button it puts the phone into safe mode....I just did some searching outside the fourm. It seems this is the way to get into TWRP.
This all being said, can you confirm this is the way that you go about entering TWRP?
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Took a Leap of faith. I can confirm this is the method of how to access TWRP on the Verizon LG G2 once rooted and installed. Now onto the ROM and hotspot!:good:

Deathscyth3 said:
Took a Leap of faith. I can confirm this is the method of how to access TWRP on the Verizon LG G2 once rooted and installed. Now onto the ROM and hotspot!:good:
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So what do you have to do exactly? I have been using the quick boot app for years to go into recovery but its helpful to know the hardware key combo.

someguyatx said:
So what do you have to do exactly? I have been using the quick boot app for years to go into recovery but its helpful to know the hardware key combo.
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@someguyatx In order to access TWRP using the phones buttons:
****PLEASE NOTE this is for the VERIZON LG G2****
1. Power down your phone
2.HOLD the following buttons: POWER button and the DOWN volume button
3. Once the LG logo pops up let go of the buttons
4. Once the LG logo disappears hold both the POWER and DOWN volume button again
5. This will take you to the factory data reset screen
6.You will see some text that says, "Erase all user & restore default settings --> your selections will be yes or no. Select YES ( just trust me)
7. It will prompt you again ---> select YES, but this time press the power button 3 times ( so YES, YES, YES.)
8. The phone will go back to the LG screen and then the TEAMWIN logo will pop up and take you into recovery.
@someguyatx and @neondunker and @amcleod1995 have a question for both of you though.....This version of TWRP seems to be behind in regards to some of the ROMs I've looked at our is 5.x.x.x they use 6.x.x.x. I saw that some of the boot stacks include the "updated version" but how do you flash a boot stack? My brother started another thread asking the question as we have both reasearched quite a bit to avoid bricking out LGs.
Brother's thread ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/help/how-to-flash-bootstack-t3139847

I flashed xdabbeb 3.1.2 Rom this morning and just followed the directions, first I flashed the 39a bootstack then rebooted to recovery wiped the stuff it said and flashed the Rom. So far it's running great.

Yes, its a great rom and the multitasking apps have improved over the 4.4 version. The only drawback is the battery life.