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[Q] Best rom for optimus 2x

Hello guys
I got an optimus 2x, and was planning to root it, or whatever you call it From day one, I was really dissapointed with the LG stuff, it got better with launcherPro, which made my homescreen much much faster and smoother. I think this phone has enormous potensial, but bad software. Therefore, since I am new to this forum, I am looking for the "best" root or rom thing for it. Maybe there is many different versions, but I like things clean, simple, fast and smooth. thats what she said.
Anyway, I've seen a friends rootet xperia, and he said he got some new UI with folders and stuff. I dont mind this, only it is good, and maybe it will be customisable still?
Problems Ive had with the phone: Random shuttdown, ugly apps like facebook for LG and antivirus etc. Buggy lockscreen. Battery goes to 0% when it randomly shuts down.
Is it wise to get 2.3 on the optimus 2x? I would love some inputs from you guys also, what you like the best and some general experience. Will I be able to update my phone when im rooted, like from the settings options from the phone? dno if this is important or not.
Anyway, links would be appriciated to official threads or direct links to your recomended roots/roms. Thanks

I have no experience with this, so a HOWTO guide or a youtube vid would be nice. Ive only done jailbreaking on 3.1.2 on 3gs

Cm7 is still in a nightly on the o2x but it has alot of bugs, i think. Mdc fr17 is very stable and fast, it's 2.2.2 though
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA Premium App

If you want a clean, simple, fast and smooth ROM like you said ide go for the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version -
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...om-rom-for-the-lg-optimus-2x-vanilla-edition/
This is also extremely stable as its based on the stock ROM but with all bloatware removed, also read some of the pinned topics on the links below, this will show you all you need to do.
http://android.modaco.com/category/506/lg-optimus-2x-2x-modaco-com/

For bleeding edge stuff, hope on the CM7 nightly train, but don't complain if it crashes.
If you want stability, then try the MoDaCo stock based ones.
You don't need much of a tutorial to do it, use SuperOneClick to gain root, grab ROM Manager from the Market and use that to install ClockworkMod Recovery... download the ROM you want, wipe & install (also via CWM if you don't want to fiddle)

Hi
If you don't want to install a custom ROM:
have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037751
-Install latest firmware and baseband for your region (or another region if you prefer)
-root your phone
-Install ROM Manager from Market and install ClockWorkMod Recovery from there
-Install dexopt fix
Now that you have a good base, look in market for an app to uninstall system apps (I have used Root Uninstaller). To completely remove system apps I think you need to remount /system rw, else you can freeze apps for easy restoring if you mess up.
I would also recommend installing launcherpro from market (replace home screen and app drawer) and google stock lockscreen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033776&highlight=aosp+lockscreen

Thanks for the help guys. Im gonna try the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version. I have an exam tmrow and will therefore not try it out until the afternoon. I also have to read some, and learn the difference between root and boot, and some of ur advance words havent found a real guide yet, but have the iso and all those other folders that was in the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version.
great fun

I think the phone drain battery too fast in 2.2 (official rom)
I loose 40% of battery within 6 hours without using anything (when I'm sleeping during a night)
That's why I change to use 2.3 and I found that the battery problem is gone
I loose 1% in 12 hours.

I'm also new to the fun world of android. I've learned alot by simply reading threads and using google to explain som of the terms Read the roll up thread very thorougly, explains alot.
I'm now using CM nightly #31 and it's been very stable for me.
Just do some backups and start toying around with your phone, it's fun!

..but I like things clean, simple, fast and smooth = cyanogenmod!

So far, from temasek is the best.. he got a custom kernel too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421425

My Opinion,
Android 2.3 from teamsek. It is just brilliant.
Android 4.0 from xxMrHyde + Nova Kernel is quite good keeping in mind the state of ICS on the 2X.
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA

DjangoManouche period
Sent from latest Django Manouche with latest Spica Kernel

zelly2k9 said:
Thanks for the help guys. Im gonna try the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version. I have an exam tmrow and will therefore not try it out until the afternoon. I also have to read some, and learn the difference between root and boot, and some of ur advance words havent found a real guide yet, but have the iso and all those other folders that was in the Modaco Fr17 Vanilla version.
great fun
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Then I would rather go for topogigi nostalgia 2.2 or fr19(stable version),again,djangomanouche period
Sent from latest Django Manouche with latest Spica Kernel

DjangoManouche . ICS rooms are pretty laggy.

definetely Temasek!

babytux said:
DjangoManouche . ICS rooms are pretty laggy.
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Then try XXMrHyde's RC1-10 with lagfree+dalvik fix...you'll be surprised :thumbup:
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda premium

i advice to newcomers to flash first a stable CyanogenMod build.
then when they want to go further flash a Custom Kernel (for CM7 i think the best one is Etana)
after that take what ever you want! Try, try and try.
but pay attantion to not become a flashacolic :silly:

try nove HD
Nova HD is also great . now im using it..

bqudamith said:
Nova HD is also great . now im using it..
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Me too, it's the best ICS Rom i've ever seen, no lags, super fast (@1ghz!) and IMO completely stable, just some little bugs.

[Q] Switched from Xperia Arc to LG 2X

Hello all!
I recently took advantage with a fido promotion they offered me the LG Optimus 2X for 49.99$ (used fido $) and I upgraded.
Now I managed to root it no problem using the SuperOneClick program, and it works great.
Now I wanted to ask, the phone feels bulky, no not he physical part just the os. It seems to be preloaded with some of the fido apps and the gui when swipping panels or screens from side to side feels lagged even with out any widgets running.
Some of my questions:
1)Is the bootloader locked and does it matter?
2) would I benefit from flashing the rom to stock LG (unbranding it or w.e its called)
3) are there any good custom firmwares or roms (not sure what they are called even with the arc I'm new to droid)
4)I noticed its running 2.2.2 Froyo, with LG planning to move to 2.3.x Gingerbread, are there any massive improvements? Should I not get my hopes up for gingerbread?
5)This isn't a question its a pre Thank You for your answers, and patience with me

L1qu1d said:
Hello all!
Some of my questions:
1)Is the bootloader locked and does it matter?
2) would I benefit from flashing the rom to stock LG (unbranding it or w.e its called)
3) are there any good custom firmwares or roms (not sure what they are called even with the arc I'm new to droid)
4)I noticed its running 2.2.2 Froyo, with LG planning to move to 2.3.x Gingerbread, are there any massive improvements? Should I not get my hopes up for gingerbread?
5)This isn't a question its a pre Thank You for your answers, and patience with me
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1) nope, not locked. never had any bootloader hacking in here.
2) i personally like the stock rom especially V10d. versions between countries might differ. its just the lg launcher, it lags and of a lower version than lg opt black's one.
3) haven't used any costum rom. currently on leaked V20e european. cm7 and miui have problems with ussd codes, mounting flash drives (int and ext) on pc (linux, windows), not sure what else.
try to use costum roms based on stock roms. its basically "improvements".
4) ggb, sept or oct, who knows? improvements, im on leaked v20e. im not sure what's been improved from the froyo version. . things just work generally. i notice unmounting micro sd on ubuntu & win 7 is faster. unmounted in < 1 second. mounting still takes a while though. ggb is going to be released.
5) not exactly top gun in here. its just pretty basic. have fun.

L1qu1d said:
Hello all!
I recently took advantage with a fido promotion they offered me the LG Optimus 2X for 49.99$ (used fido $) and I upgraded.
Now I managed to root it no problem using the SuperOneClick program, and it works great.
Now I wanted to ask, the phone feels bulky, no not he physical part just the os. It seems to be preloaded with some of the fido apps and the gui when swipping panels or screens from side to side feels lagged even with out any widgets running.
Some of my questions:
1)Is the bootloader locked and does it matter?
2) would I benefit from flashing the rom to stock LG (unbranding it or w.e its called)
3) are there any good custom firmwares or roms (not sure what they are called even with the arc I'm new to droid)
4)I noticed its running 2.2.2 Froyo, with LG planning to move to 2.3.x Gingerbread, are there any massive improvements? Should I not get my hopes up for gingerbread?
5)This isn't a question its a pre Thank You for your answers, and patience with me
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1. Don't bother with the bootloader. It doesn't prevent us from having fun.
2. Yeah, Unbranded roms are less bulky, they don't have ''too many bloatwares'' but unfortunately some bloatwares are really there.
3. Some leaked V20x roms are pretty good. I'm at CM7 it's great too.
4. Don't make your hopes high on 2.3 via LG.
5. You posted in the right section, so It's alright. :L

Thank You both for the very detailed and easy to follow answers, my last question would be, when I switch between screens from right to left in the widget section (not sure what those screens are called, the home screen?) Should it feel, not so smooth? It doesn't really feel laggy, I can't quite explain it feels like its not "smoothed". Is this the style of swipe? Or is something hindering my LG?
Now, is it worth flashing it or will I still see that jittery swipe?
Again Thank You very much!

I started flashing my LG 2 days ago and it's running a lot smoother now. Especially the lock screen, unflashed there is like 1-2 secs of lagg before the lockscreen pops up after pressing the power button but with custom roms there is no lagg at all.
So far I've upgraded to the latest baseband and tried a couple roms. I like BlazingDragon (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1053108) and Slick2x with a HTC Sense Theme
Theme = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091727
ROM = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1214935
I think it's definately worth to flash this mobile because LG is lacking updates and I don't like their stock apps Good luck!

is it worth to Flash or should I just wait for LG's Gingerbread????

Hi,
you don't have to flash your LG to get rid of the lazy, buggy launcher
you should go to the market and try some other launchers like e.g. adw or go
i bought the adw ex and replaced the lg launcher with it - everything is really smooth and fast - even if i have only a small amount of ram left
another thing i can recommend you is to root your device and remove all the stuff you'll never need (try: root uninstaller from the market) - even this step will improve reliability and smoothness.
in general: i tried different custom roms (CM7, MoDaCo, MIUI, Thanatos and so on)
- some are really fast and smooth (e.g. CM7) BUT features like e.g. a2dp will not work
- others are not that fast (e.g. Thanatos) BUT everything works as on stock
i will stick to the stock based ones, you will have to decide yourself
cheers,
huibuh0815

L1qu1d said:
Hello all!
I recently took advantage with a fido promotion they offered me the LG Optimus 2X for 49.99$ (used fido $) and I upgraded.
Now I managed to root it no problem using the SuperOneClick program, and it works great.
Now I wanted to ask, the phone feels bulky, no not he physical part just the os. It seems to be preloaded with some of the fido apps and the gui when swipping panels or screens from side to side feels lagged even with out any widgets running.
Some of my questions:
1)Is the bootloader locked and does it matter?
2) would I benefit from flashing the rom to stock LG (unbranding it or w.e its called)
3) are there any good custom firmwares or roms (not sure what they are called even with the arc I'm new to droid)
4)I noticed its running 2.2.2 Froyo, with LG planning to move to 2.3.x Gingerbread, are there any massive improvements? Should I not get my hopes up for gingerbread?
5)This isn't a question its a pre Thank You for your answers, and patience with me
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1) Nope, it's not locked. We're free to have fun.
2) Yes, since the last Stock rom leaked (v20e) runs Gingerbread instead of Froyo, as the one that comes with the phone.
3) Yes, there are a lot of custom roms. You should try out for yourself to see which one you prefer, but I suggest you use MIUI (Google it =D)
4)Like I said above, we already have a stock running Gingerbread. And yes, we have performance improvements.
5)You're welcome =D

Thank You guys so much! Very helpful and thorough forum!
My last Question is I managed to use Root explorer, and I wanted to delete somethings/ apps (icons and applications, widgets etc) from the folders and it's telling me that it is read only and that I'm not allowed?
I already rooted do I have to do something specific? Like I want to get rid of anything thats twitter or facebook or whats app cuz I dont use em
Thanks again!

Hi,
I don't know the app root explorer but i think it's just showing you all the contents on your phone. If you want to go a safer way, try the app "root uninstaller" - the one with a yellow icon in the Google market.
Then you will be able to remove Widgets, sns (Facebook/MySpace/twitter) and other stuff you don't need.
By the way: you should install the app "superuser". This will grant other applications root (rights).
Hopefully that information helped you on your way
Cheers
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

L1qu1d said:
Thank You guys so much! Very helpful and thorough forum!
My last Question is I managed to use Root explorer, and I wanted to delete somethings/ apps (icons and applications, widgets etc) from the folders and it's telling me that it is read only and that I'm not allowed?
I already rooted do I have to do something specific? Like I want to get rid of anything thats twitter or facebook or whats app cuz I dont use em
Thanks again!
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I suggest using Titanium backup for deleting apps and whatever. It's just one click. You can either freeze or just delete them.

Thank You!
I already have superuser, it was installed when the phone was rooted but I will definitely give root uninstaller a try!

L1qu1d said:
Hello all!
I recently took advantage with a fido promotion they offered me the LG Optimus 2X for 49.99$ (used fido $) and I upgraded.
Now I managed to root it no problem using the SuperOneClick program, and it works great.
Now I wanted to ask, the phone feels bulky, no not he physical part just the os. It seems to be preloaded with some of the fido apps and the gui when swipping panels or screens from side to side feels lagged even with out any widgets running.
Some of my questions:
1)Is the bootloader locked and does it matter?
2) would I benefit from flashing the rom to stock LG (unbranding it or w.e its called)
3) are there any good custom firmwares or roms (not sure what they are called even with the arc I'm new to droid)
4)I noticed its running 2.2.2 Froyo, with LG planning to move to 2.3.x Gingerbread, are there any massive improvements? Should I not get my hopes up for gingerbread?
5)This isn't a question its a pre Thank You for your answers, and patience with me
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1/ Already answered
2/ No need to flash to do that, just install Titanium Backup and uninstall (or better freeze first to test if it is safe to remove them later) the bloatware easily... Titanium Backup is one of the very few app that must be bought....
3/ Two main streams for ROMs (speaking only of GB based ones): CyanogenMod (opensource, community maintained, AD2P doesn't work, HDMI is not perfect, no FM radio app, but HID bluetooth support very good, nightly updates, fast, overclocking built-in), and Gingerbread leaked ROM (non-opensource, no source at all, AD2P and FM radio and HDMI are working, HID bluetooth managing not good, the ROM I use is as fast as CM as it was heavily modded with specific kernel, specific ext4 filesystem,and few other add-ons see in developpment section).
4/ You can already have Gingerbread...See above
5/ You're welcome

[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] 2.3.4 VS CM7.1 (P990 and stock download advice)

Okay really nooby questions here but what the hey lol;
What are the advantages of CM7.1 over 2.3.4 and are there any areas that do not work in CM7.1 properly (read a few posts about things not working and heard the cam is poop on CM7.1?)?
I have never used CM before and always stuck with stock but seeing as i'm stuck on 2.2.2 at the moment as LG update tool will not install on my pc at the mo i'm looking into alternatives.
Also in case i end up needing to return to stock, can someone please point me in the direction of where i can find the latest stock roms for the optimus 2x p990?

Cm only misses the gesture thing of LG rom, rest all is present in CM along with many ultimate features too...
If you wish to downgrade, you can find necessary files in development section
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA

nexus2515 said:
Cm only misses the gesture thing of LG rom, rest all is present in CM along with many ultimate features too...
If you wish to downgrade, you can find necessary files in development section
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA
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I heard that CM7.1 does not have tv output? Also i cannot get the stock rom from here as all the file share sites are down which the stock roms are listed on.

[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.