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Dev Questions?

I just got the LG Thrill today and I love the phone so far, my question is. Should I return it and go back to my Inspire or wait? Because it looks like the Dev section here is dead and I don't know whether soon there will be any changes or updates. Any advice? 0_o

RootTheNoob said:
I just got the LG Thrill today and I love the phone so far, my question is. Should I return it and go back to my Inspire or wait? Because it looks like the Dev section here is dead and I don't know whether soon there will be any changes or updates. Any advice? 0_o
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No one wants to dev on 2.2 when 2.3 is only weeks away. When Gingerbread is released, it should pick up.
I want to thank the Devs that have been so kind to give us the mods so far with 2.2. Can't wait for 2.3 and of course CM7 (which is in process as we speak)

So when 2.3 is released what do I do? Do I have to update my device? Can I update it if it's rooted?

RootTheNoob said:
So when 2.3 is released what do I do? Do I have to update my device? Can I update it if it's rooted?
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no your going to need to go back to stock rom and remove CWM if you have it on and unroot... or you will not be able to get the OTA... but when it comes out GTG said he would grab the update and make a rom right away for it.. so im not worried about it...

So I won't need to go back? I can just like wait for the new rom to come out and flash it? Or what? And do you think MIUI will be ported anytime soon?

Personally I'm just gonna wait for gtg to make the new gb rom when it comes out... I'm not gonna wanna go all the way back to stock to get gingerbread which will have all the bloat and stupid waste stuff and limited data speeds...
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G...

Trekfan422991 said:
Personally I'm just gonna wait for gtg to make the new gb rom when it comes out... I'm not gonna wanna go all the way back to stock to get gingerbread which will have all the bloat and stupid waste stuff and limited data speeds...
Sent from my LG Thrill 4G...
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My thoughts exactly. Not worth the effort to go back to stock just to get an OTA when our devs will make it better soon there after.

Sounds good I'm looking forward to the release of CM7, Leedroid, or MIUI. I'm hoping more towards MIUI, because I believe that it would be beautifully ported on this phone. And with CM7 and Leedroid this thing would just fly.

You can flash Optimus 3D Roms with no problems besides loss of "4G". They have more Roms, the 2D to 3D converter, and CM7.

New to Optimus x2, Some questions

Hello!
I have just bought my new LG Optimus 2x, and I have some quesitons.
With this phone i have shifted from symbian to android and i have some questions.
Firtsly, (not sure if this is legal to discuss here) do cracked apps exist? Is there something like jailbreaking on iOS?
Secondly, I have seen a lot of talk about rooting. What does rooting actually do?
Thirdly, I have checked the CM7 topic but it is just so big, and the last opdate on the first post is very outdated. Can you explain where to find the newest updates for 2.3 version of CM7 and how to mod my ROM?
And lastly, which launcher do you suggest to replace the stock LG one.
Thanks!

Rooting is jailbreak equivalent, getting "root" admin access.
Apps, well you just search for .apk files on the usual sites, filestube etc.
Cm7 I don't think is the best option at the moment, but I'll let someone else cover that.
Goodluck with your new phone.
Sent from my LG-P990 using Tapatalk

iZver said:
Hello!
I have just bought my new LG Optimus 2x, and I have some quesitons.
With this phone i have shifted from symbian to android and i have some questions.
Firtsly, (not sure if this is legal to discuss here) do cracked apps exist? Is there something like jailbreaking on iOS?
Secondly, I have seen a lot of talk about rooting. What does rooting actually do?
Thirdly, I have checked the CM7 topic but it is just so big, and the last opdate on the first post is very outdated. Can you explain where to find the newest updates for 2.3 version of CM7 and how to mod my ROM?
And lastly, which launcher do you suggest to replace the stock LG one.
Thanks!
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Rooting gives you access to admin account so no need to jailbreak something lol, more simple.
Same for apps, Market is full if apps and most if the time you have free ones that will suit your needs.
At the moment you have to choose between CM7 and the leaked GB (like the one I run).
CM7 is still in RC stage but is usable clearly in daily use, leaked GB roms have still some bugs but very active dev are working in it and performance is great !
Not very hard and long to go from one to another BTW... Help yourself and hop in the train!

For speed and clean android-software I would recomend CM7 (android 2.3.7). If you would like LG Software built on android, like stock, there is some leaked customized Roms to install (android 2.3.4)
CM7(CyanogenMod7) : http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
You'll know how to navigate to download of CM7 for Optimus2x when you click on link
As for how to root and flash (install) it, you'll find the answere in the forum if you just search a little.
good luck with your new phone, and welcome to Android comunity

I am running cm7 after being on miui for months and I really cannot fault it so much faster!
Sent from my Optimus 2X using xda premium

Hi!
Thanks for your replies.
leaked GB
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I am guessing that means the same as SimDroid said "stock LG"
So, what advantage does stock LG firmware have? If its 2.3.4 it's older. Is it better optimised for optimus 2x?
I have checked the developer subforum for 2x but haven't been able to find any usefull information on the leaked roms.
Could you help me with that?
Cheers!

iZver said:
Hi!
Thanks for your replies.
I am guessing that means the same as SimDroid said "stock LG"
So, what advantage does stock LG firmware have? If its 2.3.4 it's older. Is it better optimised for optimus 2x?
I have checked the developer subforum for 2x but haven't been able to find any usefull information on the leaked roms.
Could you help me with that?
Cheers!
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The gingerbread rom we're all using at the moment is the 2.3.4 gingerbread rom, but there are multiple variations and community edits of it.
I'm guessing your phone is on 2.2.2 at the moment, which is a pretty horrible release.
Anyway go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1002 and pick one. I'm currently using Topogigi 1.9 which is the fastest ROM i've tried, no errors that I know of, fast boot time too.
You need to flash baseband and kernel also, see:
Baseband
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070 for how to flash
And http://adf.ly/2SKAm for the rom to flash.
Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200726

iZver said:
Hi!
Thanks for your replies.
I am guessing that means the same as SimDroid said "stock LG"
So, what advantage does stock LG firmware have? If its 2.3.4 it's older. Is it better optimised for optimus 2x?
I have checked the developer subforum for 2x but haven't been able to find any usefull information on the leaked roms.
Could you help me with that?
Cheers!
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The advantage of stock = leak GB is that every feature of the phone is working. With Topogigi ROM you have many bugs that have been corrected, and a custom kernel with many tweaks in the system that makes this MOD extremley fast, and very good. The remodded 2.3.4 GB firmware are very different from the original leak.
On the contrary, as it is a leak version, there isn't any official source available, so it's often hard for dev to fix things. And it's not opensource.
CM7 is opensource at 100%, based on Google android sources plus all the dev work. Recently a big improvement was made as Aramcee (the dev leader of O2X CM7 branch) managed to make A2DP work, so now you can have Bluetooth headsets working in CM7, which was not possible before.
Still no Radio FM app in CM7 as radio stack sources are not available, and HDMI mirroring works only at 720p and not 1080. The differences between 2.3.4 and 2.3.7 are not major,in Android versioning the third number means minor improvements most of the time not noticable by user.
Both enable overclocking/undervolting if that's interest you. They are both very smooth and snappy. In CM7 there is a very good support for HID (keyboard, mouses and so on) via Bluetooth. Not in stock GB (no sources).
CM7 was a bit instable those past few days but it should be corrected. Every night you have a new build, but you don't need to reflash every day as there are not at each time new things for Optimus 2X. Upggrading is trivial as it doesn't wipe your data, takes a couple of minutes.
For custom stock ROM, updates are more irregular, but very frequent too.
So no real objective differences between those two families of ROM. If you need HDMI and FM Radio you have no choice.

Okay,
Thanks a lot for your answers and your time!
One last thing:
Lg launcher
Launcher pro
ADW.launcher
slidescreen
go launcher EX
Which one?

iZver said:
Okay,
Thanks a lot for your answers and your time!
One last thing:
Lg launcher
Launcher pro
ADW.launcher
slidescreen
go launcher EX
Which one?
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That's like asking "Red, Green, Blue, Orange, White. Which should I choose?"
Try them out and see which one you like the best. Personally I'm partial to Launcher Pro.

I like launcher pro but it's rather limited in free form
Sent from my LG-P990 using Tapatalk

Personally I like ADW. Its more customizable than other launchers. You can also try ADW Launcher Ex. Its a paid version but worth it.
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA App

I would go for Go Launcher or Launcher pro. Both fast. ADW for me has been known to be laggy at my end.

Screenshot is power+home button ;-)
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

Fido Optimus X2 update GB

Hello,
I tried updating my Phone using the LG software and it keeps telling me that its not compatible with my phone:S
Tells me to call tech support and gives me option to exit.
I also wanted to ask if I should wait for my provider to update GB for optimus or should I flash it using roms?
Will I loose my 3G? will I get other languages is my main concenrs
Thank You!

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its better for you to flash it by the original GB rom like me believe me it improves the phone in many ways follow these links and youll be happy like me by not waiting for your life lool
1- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
2- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
enjoy

mr911omar said:
its better for you to flash it by the original GB rom like me believe me it improves the phone in many ways follow these links and youll be happy like me by not waiting for your life lool
1- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
2- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
enjoy
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So would I flash to this 1 BIN_LGP990hNAT-01-V21b-302-370-AUG-23-2011+0?
Or this 1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1344650

I'm using fido optimus 2x. I don't intend to upgrade to gb. Whats the point ? It still wont let you use your front camera to video chat. A feature that I already have using miui.

retareq said:
I'm using fido optimus 2x. I don't intend to upgrade to gb. Whats the point ? It still wont let you use your front camera to video chat. A feature that I already have using miui.
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I just want a more stable and less problematic os. My gf's Xperia arc with a single core runs better... lol

Many folks have different setups they have reached via trial and error. As per my findings most stable setup is Miui + Owains Tweak Pack.
Miui on its own is a little slow and laggy, with owains tweak pack it gets upto speed and then adds cool things like voodoo sound and google talk video. Currently I am on miui 1.10.28 and I will be upgrading to new miui with new tweak pack next week.
The only issue you will face is the phone will say that you have to turn on data roaming. It shows up as rogers wireless and I have been running it like this for a month and have not incurred any extra charges. So its fine as far as I'm concerned.
This same issue is also in Cyanogenmod (miui uses cyanogenmod code). Cm7 is very good but takes A LOT of tinkering to get to a decent state and also I got horrible battery life with it. Thats why I moved to miui and then discovered this wonderful forum with people like fajarep and higsy and owain94 who are doing custom things for my phone.

Fido has release the GB update through the LG Support Tool.
The only bad thing for me was that the Support Tool can't detect my firmware version after the update. Oh well, I'll deal with that if the roll out the ICS update for us

Prescot said:
Fido has release the GB update through the LG Support Tool.
The only bad thing for me was that the Support Tool can't detect my firmware version after the update. Oh well, I'll deal with that if the roll out the ICS update for us
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Not fair. The LG Update tool is not working for me it says I'm at the latest firmware. Im on 2.2.2. I'm on Fido aswell and I can't get it to work. I'm calling Fido on monday I'm so upset. The 2.2.2 is so buggy and has screen unresponsiveness issues. (many froyo roms do)

Same thing here
I am having the same issue. What's the deal here. It says phone is already latest , no need to update. But my firmware is still listed as being 2.2.2 Althugh few months ago when I checked using the tool it said there was an update required and it actually did flash my phone . Afterwards I noticed my " version #" had changed to v21b . However to my dismay, the firmware version remained unchanged at 2.2.2. What's up . Is this what people mean when I read references to " fake gingerbread" In relation to Optimus x2 updates??
Sigh, the crazy part is I recently heard a statement from LG saying that the x2 was one of the phones that has been slated for an ICS 4.0 update! huh? One empty promise at a time please ,LG
Thanks to anyone who can clarify .
Kman from Van

Stop using lg tools and come with us into the dark side....
It's been months since I've used those toils for the last time, and I'm running Ics for now, after many GB versions...
Free yourself! Root, instal Recovery and flash.

Striatum_bdr said:
Stop using lg tools and come with us into the dark side....
It's been months since I've used those toils for the last time, and I'm running Ics for now, after many GB versions...
Free yourself! Root, instal Recovery and flash.
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L1qu1d said:
I just want a more stable and less problematic os. My gf's Xperia arc with a single core runs better... lol
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I was in the same sinking boat as you are now. I have the O2X while i ot my gf the Xperia. I haven't rooted her phone, but mine was done a day or two after i got it.
I tried using the LG tool to update, and gave up. Way too so for my taste.
So i turned to CM7 and followed it religiously, till i turned pagan to my new lord(till ICS comes out officially), Temasek.
Im currently running Temasek's nightly Kang, 66 i believe. I had tried CM7's #218 nightly, but wasn't crazy about it. Didn't seem as stream lined as Tamasek's.
Just tried the ported version of ICS from Ricardo Cerqueira, very nice introduction. But i myself had too many issues with it, maybe should have done a full wipe, swipe and dump before installing it.
But all in all L1qu1d, don't be scared to root.... you won't regret it.
And good old nightly or kang can work wonders...

I think the only thing that concerns people about rooting is that they may not be able to get the official ICS update WHEN they finally decide to release it. Obviously you can revert/deroot etc and then you should be fine.. but still... lol. nerves.

LOL
i even forgot that there is such thing as lg tool.

[General]Newbie of LG P990

Hi. I am newbie of LG P990. I am here looking for some things can maximize my phone abilities.
I had HTC Desire (with MIUI rom) and Nexus S(with NexusMV) as well. Welcome to exchange my experience.
Feel free to PM me buddies.

Make Us 2. Had a SGS with MIUI and now a O2X. Know how to root flash...but Some things like basebands and which is the most state of the art ROMS this time is unknown to me.

Me2
Hey guys!
im also new at the p990/2x...
i am on android - 2.3.4
Bsasebrand - 1035.21_20112725
and want to root an install some custom roms because i have a big problem with the battery life!
what have i to do so?
cant find my way though this android stuff, had HTC touch dual and iphone 4 and now first tym Android...
need help
!!!
thanks alot for readin!

What about reading the different threads in dev section? There is one about rooting.

Hi, i am also new to the LG-P990, i got 2.3.4 out the box and my LGE Version is V20d. Is that the latest? Used the LGMobile tool and that says something about Mobile phone not being supported??

If you want to check the newest version for your phone, use this link:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=YOUR_IMEI_HERE
But replace YOUR_IMEI_HERE with (funnily enough) your phone's IMEI.

warmuth said:
Hey guys!
im also new at the p990/2x...
i am on android - 2.3.4
Bsasebrand - 1035.21_20112725
and want to root an install some custom roms because i have a big problem with the battery life!
what have i to do so?
cant find my way though this android stuff, had HTC touch dual and iphone 4 and now first tym Android...
need help
!!!
thanks alot for readin!
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I started to learn how to root and flash new room with reading some guides around , you can find some in The developments section , the first think to know is how to root, how to install clockwork recovery and use it and finally how to flash new room ,personally i choose the cyanogenmod7 for the battery and the stability of this rom.

GPS troubles with Optimus 2x MIUI ROM
Newbie here and I feel like I am the only one that is having GPS problems here. I rooted my phone due to Wind mobile being extra slow with the updates for my phone and I cannot seem to get the GPS to work. Please help as it does not lock on. I checked the GPS config and see that it is set up for T-Mobile but I don't know which one I should use for my provider as the original Froyo did not have this option.
I also have troubles trying other ROMS as MIUI have seemed to lock me into theirs. Error when I try to load another ROM several times.

I'm also a newbie to the O2x,
I rooted and flashed cm7 then "[ROM] Rebuild of Leaked V20o Gingerbread Update" really easy!
come on guys read the threads in android development!

I am also newbie on O2X and quite new on mods and stuff.. my previous phone and my entry to the smartphones was a samsung galaxy mini..
I have Flash CM7.0.1 stable (following some guides here) but the phone is not so stable... many times i check on it and i realize that it has closed..and cause i did flashed it on the second day of the purchase i cant figure out if its software problem or hardware... ill try some other roms soon..

sodade21 said:
I am also newbie on O2X and quite new on mods and stuff.. my previous phone and my entry to the smartphones was a samsung galaxy mini..
I have Flash CM7.0.1 stable (following some guides here) but the phone is not so stable... many times i check on it and i realize that it has closed..and cause i did flashed it on the second day of the purchase i cant figure out if its software problem or hardware... ill try some other roms soon..
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Yeah, CM7.0.1 is pretty old now, and I think you should try a CM 7.2 KANG. Those are very stable too. If you wish you can always add some custom kernels too to increase the performance.
Sent from my Optimus 2X using xda premium

WRXRB320 said:
Hi, i am also new to the LG-P990, i got 2.3.4 out the box and my LGE Version is V20d. Is that the latest? Used the LGMobile tool and that says something about Mobile phone not being supported??
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There are so many 2.3.4 official LG 2x rom on the internet, all start with "V20..".
Generally speaking, the letter at the end means the location.
v20d is one of Asian LG official 2.3.4 rom distribute in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
I only know that the latest version now in Hong Kong is v20e.
I am sure you will google a list of LG 2x official rom if you want to.

SP1996AC said:
Yeah, CM7.0.1 is pretty old now, and I think you should try a CM 7.2 KANG. Those are very stable too. If you wish you can always add some custom kernels too to increase the performance.
Sent from my Optimus 2X using xda premium
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Yeah. I agree with you. However, only one problem I have found that is photo taken by CM rom is not as good as official LG.
That's why I am now still using official "modified" v20e (Hong Kong) rom with the latest Hourse Power Kernel.

Just bought o2x.
I got home i root install miui.
Im a lg user thats why its so easy. Hehehe
Read the roll up sticky thread at dev sections. Its so easy.
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk

[Q] Some doubts and problems

Well i bought this phone last week and i have to say that its very easy to handle and fast, but i didnt updated my firmware yet(im on 2.2.2) .
My doubt is if there are best stock fw available or is it better to wait for the ICS. :\
Other thing, lately im having some problems with receiving calls, like my friends tell me that they have called me but i didnt receive any call or notice
If anyone knows how to help me please reply, because i really like this phone and dont want to change it.
Thanks,

You're still on the software the phone had out of the box? This is why you are having these problems. If you wish a more hassle free experience updating go for the gingerbread update through the LG software. If you are prepared to do a LOT, I repeat a LOT of reading, flash a CM7 release and then a CM10 one. Then you will have Android 4.1.2

I think that the available LG update is, well, honest. I would use it waiting for CM10 to mature a bit, I would not waste time on CM7/9 stuff even if CM7 has some really good variations (as stock itself by the way)
Sent from my Optimus 2X using xda app-developers app

TioGuis said:
Well i bought this phone last week and i have to say that its very easy to handle and fast, but i didnt updated my firmware yet(im on 2.2.2) .
My doubt is if there are best stock fw available or is it better to wait for the ICS. :\
Other thing, lately im having some problems with receiving calls, like my friends tell me that they have called me but i didnt receive any call or notice
If anyone knows how to help me please reply, because i really like this phone and dont want to change it.
Thanks,
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I would recommend flashing the new ics leak v28g, I'm using it as a daily driver and it's just gorgeous. But you'll have to read into some threads though if you decide to.

kali113 said:
I would recommend flashing the new ics leak v28g, I'm using it as a daily driver and it's just gorgeous. But you'll have to read into some threads though if you decide to.
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Thanks for all your advise, i updated to stock fw 2.3.4 and i think my early problem is long gone
I was thinking on updating my terminal to official ICS from LG, do you think its a nice thing or its better to choose other things?

TioGuis said:
I was thinking on updating my terminal to official ICS from LG, do you think its a nice thing or its better to choose other things?
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The thing is that there is no "official" ICS yet... What we have is the current development version, which has not yet been released. If you read the corresponding threads, you will see very mixed reviews from different people -- some are reporting bugs, and some are very happy with the way it works. For me personally, the V28g works perfectly, and I am currently using it as my daily ROM. You can give it a try, if you'd like.
However, if you prefer to stick with GB for now (until the ICS is officially released), there are some excellent stock-based varieties available here on XDA. You can choose between the latest versions from Flix123, Carburano (Django Manouche ROM), or Stefan Gundhor (Gueste "Goodbye" ROM), to name a few. All of them are very good and stable ROMs based on V20s, with a bunch of nice customizations and tweaks compared to the plain stock.