Hello all.
I'd just like to mention this is my very first experience with an android phone, so please help me out here.
I've decided to try and mod my WIND's LG Optimus 2X (P999), looked around these forums, and not really sure where to go. I have seen threads on Optimus 2X P990 (I didn't even know there was a P990 version), I've seen ones on T-Mobile G2X and so on, but I have no idea if rooting those would be the same for my device.
If you could please direct me to the right threads and/or tools I'd greatly appreciate it.
EDIT: It just came to my attention that everyone's phone here seems to be the P990, yet mine clearly states P999 when i remove the battery cover. Yet it's still called the Optimus 2X. Now I'm more confused.
Hello!
The LG P999 is the G2x and this is very similar to the LG P990 – it is the version for the American market while the SU660 is the Korean version and P990 for the rest of the world.
The main difference is AFAIK in the preinstalled ROM and therefore you need to look for a rooting method for G2x…
You could try SuperOneClick first - since this is the easiest way and wouldn’t hurt – if it fails look for a root method for P999(aka G2x).
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/superoneclick-updated-to-2-2-now-features-zergrush-exploit/
niko_droid said:
Hello all.
I'd just like to mention this is my very first experience with an android phone, so please help me out here.
I've decided to try and mod my WIND's LG Optimus 2X (P999), looked around these forums, and not really sure where to go. I have seen threads on Optimus 2X P990 (I didn't even know there was a P990 version), I've seen ones on T-Mobile G2X and so on, but I have no idea if rooting those would be the same for my device.
If you could please direct me to the right threads and/or tools I'd greatly appreciate it.
EDIT: It just came to my attention that everyone's phone here seems to be the P990, yet mine clearly states P999 when i remove the battery cover. Yet it's still called the Optimus 2X. Now I'm more confused.
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Hi and welcome.
To see if your phone is p990 or p999,
go to Settings > About phone.
Then see its model number. That is what your phone is.
WIND Optimus 2X is a T-Mobile G2X with an LG branded ROM, hardware wise, they are indentical and use the same rooting method.
Thank you very much guys! The SuperOneClick method took a few tries but worked in the end. Here's another question. My device is still running Froyo thanks to WIND refusing to roll out any updates. Which version should i now install? I recall ICS is the newest one, but is that the best one to install? Links to threads/tools will be much appreciated.
You can install any T-Mobile G2X ROM, the stock based ones are either 2.3.3 or 2.3.4, CM7/MIUI is 2.3.7
Nothing ICS is fully working yet.
okay, ICS is out of the question then. do you recommend i go for gingerbread or honeycomb?
Honeycomb is also out of the question, it's Gingerbread or nothing.
Ok guys... ran into a problem. Did everything in this wiki: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/LG_Optimus_2X:_Full_Update_Guide
Installed clockworkmod, downloaded cyanogen7, started the zip from recovery, everything went ok. But now I am stuck at the lg screen. Can't do anything from there... Please help me out of you're familiar with this problem.
EDIT: Entering recovery just boots me back to the lg screen. Currently searching for solutions.
EDIT: In this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
I can't get the lg logo on step 11 to show up. So far no luck. I think It's because I made the mistake of flashing the Optimus 2X one, instead of the G2X. I guess from now on I am treating my phone strictly as the G2X...
EDIT: (Additional details): I have done everything here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847 I have the drivers, the one click flasher, etc. I get stuck on the Flash ClockworkMod Recovery section, step 7. I am simply unable to get any files to copy to my device. As soon as I "press any button to continue", I hear teh usb sound on my computer and my phone just disconnects (driver no longer visible in device manager).
EDIT: I had to plug it into the usb port at the back of my comp, instead of the two front ones..... What the hell, I don't even..... I finally flashed and got it to work. Thanks to every one who did their best to help me!
I am running the wind mobile g2x I find the most stable setup is weapon g2x 3.0_r1 no crashes ever with faux 123 0.1.3 kernel not to mention the benchmark score of 6987 took me a lot of frustration trying to run cm7 before I began running weapon g2x
Making bad decision's one at a time.
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THIS INFORMATION HAS BECOME OUTDATED.
There are probably newer and easier ways of accomplishing your goals that are now available. Read the entire thread for tips from other people about how to get your phone rooted - their suggestions are likely to be better options for your needs. I will not be maintaining this thread, but I will leave it up as a record for others to read. Good luck!
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Hi. I had trouble getting my Optimus One from Koodo Mobile rooted. So, here is some info that I hope will help others get through the process a bit faster. I mainly followed the instructions in various threads from XDA, but I needed to do things differently.
!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS INFORMATION FROM A BIT OF A NOOB. I'M JUST TRYING TO HELP.
!!! ALSO, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD THAT COMES FROM APPLYING WHAT IS SAID IN THIS THREAD.
!!! THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED FOR USE ON THE OPTIMUS ONE FROM KOODO MOBILE RUNNING FIRMWARE VERSION 10v.
It is probably not worth asking me any questions, since I barely got through the process properly myself.
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Drivers
So, first I installed the LG PC Suite software because I think that gets you the USB drivers needed for this phone. I think LG calls it "Download LG Mobile Support Tool to PC" on their support site at:
http://www.lg.com/sg/support/product/support-product-profile-mobile-redux.jsp?customerModelCode=Optimus%20One%20P500&initialTab=drivers&targetPage=support-product-profile-mobile-redux
Telus 2.2 firmware version V10G_00
So, since android 2.2.1 is not rootable on Optimus One, I had to downgrade to android 2.2. I found a link to a Telus version of P500h that is android 2.2 at the following link (make sure you download the one that ends in "V10G_00.kdz"):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12253960#post12253960
Installing Telus firmware using KDZ
I followed steps #2 through #8 from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875881
KDZ worked well, just so you know.
Rooting
Now I used "z4root" to permanently root. It was super easy (way easier than rooting my MT3G Slide). z4root is NOT in the market anymore so you need to sideload it onto your SD storage, then install it with any apk manager.
This site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
led me to this site, where I downloaded z4root from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
After that, I was all rooted up... finally.
So, I obviously am NOT trying to take any credit for the real efforts made by others. I want to say thank you to all people involved with the links and programs I referred to. I really appreciate what people do for others here at XDA. My phones would not be rooted or other kinds of fun without those people.
THANKS!
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On a bit of a side note, you might want to unlock you phone too... so you could use it with FIDO, etc. So, I used a site called "mobileincanada". It was $20 and took less than 24 hrs to get the code. I was happy with that.
Nice write-up, I had to follow a similar path. The most trouble I had was finding a firmware that worked.. I ended up using the same TELUS firmware. It works great, much faster than the original Koodo firmware.
Sorry for my question: what is the difference between your P500h and the other P500 devices? is it a branded device with special firmware?
I thought, all P500 can be flashed with every P500 *.kdz (for country) or XDA ROMs
for P500
I wished you wrote this yesterday but thanks. I figured it out yesterday . This is the sickest 150$ phone I have ever had. I get 1100 quadrant score :O
If you want a stock, rooted 2.2.1 (Telus V10S - same as Koodo's stock V10v)
You'll need a custom recovery to flash it: [DEV] Custom Recovery P500/Thunderg
http://zubu.ca/o1/LGP500hAT-00-V10s-TLS-CA-JAN-26-2011_signed.zip
Kwen said:
If you want a stock, rooted 2.2.1 (Telus V10S - same as Koodo's stock V10v)
You'll need a custom recovery to flash it: [DEV] Custom Recovery P500/Thunderg
http://zubu.ca/o1/LGP500hAT-00-V10s-TLS-CA-JAN-26-2011_signed.zip
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Hi. Thanks for that.
Also, if you want to, feel free to answer any of the questions that come up in the thread. You definitely are better equipped than I am.
i downgraded to 22
rooted
now i want to install the custom fw.
copied both files from the link for custom flash.
and i can't get into adb
device not found
win7 64bit
all the drivers are installed and yet I have yellow ! icon on adnroid single adb platform
i had to manually sign the adb driver on w7 64
using
dseo13b.exe
after signing the driver, adb connects and I loaded custom recovery
I am installing custom rom now.
thnkas.
downgrade
hi im from philippines
i want to downgrade from 2.2.1 to 2.2
can i use the firmware above?
if not can you help me find a suitable fw that i can use here in philippines?
i found some links where dead
leegoon84 said:
i downgraded to 22
rooted
now i want to install the custom fw.
copied both files from the link for custom flash.
and i can't get into adb
device not found
win7 64bit
all the drivers are installed and yet I have yellow ! icon on adnroid single adb platform
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Ok. I don't really get why you mentioned this stuff.
Taylortron3030 said:
!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS INFORMATION FROM A BIT OF A NOOB.
It is probably not worth asking me any questions, since I barely got through the process properly myself.
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andy572 said:
Sorry for my question: what is the difference between your P500h and the other P500 devices? is it a branded device with special firmware?
I thought, all P500 can be flashed with every P500 *.kdz (for country) or XDA ROMs
for P500
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Like I said, I dunno. So, I'm sorry too.
Taylortron3030 said:
Hi. Thanks for that.
Also, if you want to, feel free to answer any of the questions that come up in the thread. You definitely are better equipped than I am.
Edit: Just so you know, it seems the link to zubu.ca is not working. When I clicked on it chrome said "Oops! This link appears to be broken.".
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Fixed the link
this may be off topic but what are the custom roms that you can flash to p500h? any one tried installing one?
Thank you, I thought I broke the phone when I flashed V10A_00, it wouldn't boot into screen. Telus one indeed is nicer than Koodo's.
peacekeeper05 said:
this may be off topic but what are the custom roms that you can flash to p500h? any one tried installing one?
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mik_os Gingerbread based on CM7
andy Gingerbread Based on CM7
the following are all froyo
lol
void
darkmoon
megatron prime
and others
I use mik 2.3 beta4, still the best and snappiest with adw launcher o/c to 320 min 768 max.
sorry for the newbie question. i just bought the Koodo version but am on telus network. So should i follow procedure in the first post?
Kwen said:
If you want a stock, rooted 2.2.1 (Telus V10S - same as Koodo's stock V10v)
You'll need a custom recovery to flash it: [DEV] Custom Recovery P500/Thunderg
http://zubu.ca/o1/LGP500hAT-00-V10s-TLS-CA-JAN-26-2011_signed.zip
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Thanks Kwen! This is very useful - now no need for the kdz updater.
Edit: or now we can keep the Koodo version of 2.2.1 and just root it using Gingerbreak (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765) - no KDZ needed, no recovery needed (prior to root). Obviously, recovery is still recommended after root.
the only question that i have is where can i GET the stock 2.2.1 for my provider? i'm with Koodo, and i live the custom roms, but i need to flash back to stock to see if i can get my mms working correctly again. and i apologize in advance if this is the wrong thread.
Taylortron3030 said:
Hi. I had trouble getting my Optimus One from Koodo Mobile rooted. So, here is some info that I hope will help others get through the process a bit faster. I mainly followed the instructions in various threads from XDA, but I needed to do things differently.
!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS INFORMATION FROM A BIT OF A NOOB. I'M JUST TRYING TO HELP.
!!! ALSO, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD THAT COMES FROM APPLYING WHAT IS SAID IN THIS THREAD.
!!! THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED FOR USE ON THE OPTIMUS ONE FROM KOODO MOBILE RUNNING FIRMWARE VERSION 10v.
It is probably not worth asking me any questions, since I barely got through the process properly myself.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Drivers
So, first I installed the LG PC Suite software because I think that gets you the USB drivers needed for this phone. I think LG calls it "Download LG Mobile Support Tool to PC" on their support site at:
http://www.lg.com/sg/support/produc...rgetPage=support-product-profile-mobile-redux
Telus 2.2 firmware version V10G_00
So, since android 2.2.1 is not rootable on Optimus One, I had to downgrade to android 2.2. I found a link to a Telus version of P500h that is android 2.2 at the following link (make sure you download the one that ends in "V10G_00.kdz"):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12253960#post12253960
Installing Telus firmware using KDZ
I followed steps #2 through #8 from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875881
KDZ worked well, just so you know.
Rooting
Now I used "z4root" to permanently root. It was super easy (way easier than rooting my MT3G Slide). z4root is NOT in the market anymore so you need to sideload it onto your SD storage, then install it with any apk manager.
This site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
led me to this site, where I downloaded z4root from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
After that, I was all rooted up... finally.
So, I obviously am NOT trying to take any credit for the real efforts made by others. I want to say thank you to all people involved with the links and programs I referred to. I really appreciate what people do for others here at XDA. My phones would not be rooted or other kinds of fun without those people.
THANKS!
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On a bit of a side note, you might want to unlock you phone too... so you could use it with FIDO, etc. So, I used a site called "mobileincanada". It was $20 and took less than 24 hrs to get the code. I was happy with that.
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EASY WAY is Gingerbreak APK v1.2
;only takes like 2 minutes.
Sent from my LG-P509 (Optimus T) with Void Gear using XDA App
lol just found out, Gingerbreak 1.2 works fine....
Hey everyone I bricked my brand new optimus 2x I got from fido because I thought it would use the same themes as the p990 on this forum. Is there any way I can recover this?
Bricked ??? With just a theme ???? I think the sentence "bricked" is just too strong !!!!
Whatever... Which ROM do you use ? Just reflash it, and averything should be okay.
Don't you have a cwm backup ???
it's still on the stock rom, I just need someone to give me a stock rom file I believe to reflash. I don't have a backup....
You'll find original O2X firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
And... May I ask why you don't want to install some custom ROM ? (just curiosity)
O I just didn't feel comfortable doing anything major to my phone yet so I wanted to try a basic theme for now.
I don't see a p990hn there yet so I guess I have to wait till the stock rom gets released?
Well...
If u'r about to flash an original firmware, it's already an high level action.
Moreover, if your phone is actually unusable, you'd better flash a firmware, even if this one is older than your's.
I must confess I switched to custom ROM as soon as I received my O2X, so I'm not confident with original firmwares.
You'll find many tutorials all around the net, or even here (also have a look at modaco's forum).
If I can give you an advice, switch to an alternate rom. Tutorials are clear, and they brings so much power.
As an example, I'm actually running Cyanogenmod, latest nightly build.
Android version is 2.3.5 which the latest one available. You won't find it on officials firmwares.
You can't theme a stock ROM, that's where you went wrong.
ahh that makes sense, I got a replacement phone from fido today since it's only been a day.
I think I'm going to wait until people confirm that the p990HN is the same as the normal p990 before I do anything else.
themagekiler said:
ahh that makes sense, I got a replacement phone from fido today since it's only been a day.
I think I'm going to wait until people confirm that the p990HN is the same as the normal p990 before I do anything else.
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I've a tutorial to repair a brick p990 and i think that work for p990hn, but it's in italian. Try to translate it with google translate or something like that.. i can't translate it 'cause i'm going to work. Search with google "brick lg dual come riportarlo in vita"
Remember that the tutorial is made for italian firmware, so u must search a firmware for your country.
I hope it helps, tell me if it works.
I have the O2X from Fido. I flashed FR19 and I haven't had any issues.
yea you cannot brick a phone just with a theme! .. install a custom rom like cyanogen or you can download the stock rom too from somewhere in the net!
P990HN and P990 are one and the same.
I have a P990HN from Fido and have been running custom GB roms for months now.
I'm a newbie with lg android, I got a good deal for an unlocked LG thrill so I bought it and now I find out LG won't be supporting Thril with future updates. So I need to flash the KDZ from P920 to P925. I have gone through the forum, still I'm unable to do So. The actual problem is I'm unable to flash the kdz file v21e with the methods told in this site. At the last part the LG software updater creeps up teiing me that I have the Latest Software and Need Not Update.
Please, I need Step by step instruction as I cannot make out what I did wrong.
halleyrokz said:
I'm a newbie with lg android, I got a good deal for an unlocked LG thrill so I bought it and now I find out LG won't be supporting Thril with future updates. So I need to flash the KDZ from P920 to P925. I have gone through the forum, still I'm unable to do So. The actual problem is I'm unable to flash the kdz file v21e with the methods told in this site. At the last part the LG software updater creeps up teiing me that I have the Latest Software and Need Not Update.
Please, I need Step by step instruction as I cannot make out what I did wrong.
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ok i will try to help as best i can tbut first i would like to ask you if you are running mac,xp,vista,7,or linux?
i am running windows to do it so i can help if your on windows
Windows
Raizo Uchiha said:
ok i will try to help as best i can tbut first i would like to ask you if you are running mac,xp,vista,7,or linux?
i am running windows to do it so i can help if your on windows
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Running WIndows 8.
Please Anybody come forward
Please Anybody come forward
Never Mind
I Successfully converted My P925 to P920.
sorry i didnt help in time but good job that you were able to find it out
I lso new and getting same deal like you but don't know what's this means plz tells that's the difference between 920 and In 925
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none other than the name model number release area they are the same phone p920 roms work fine on p925's and p925 roms work fine on p920's they are the same phone
how did you do it?
halleyrokz said:
I Successfully converted My P925 to P920.
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can you tell me how did you do it? any link to a tutorial? I wanna try it too.
thanks
All the roms that use v21e have worked on my thrill with the v20p baseband from the at&t gingerbread update. Just root and add clockworkmod
Sent from my LG-P925 using xda premium
Hi is it possible to flash ICS on too this phone and how do I go about doing it? Thanks. it's at 2.3.4 now
mcmanone said:
Hi is it possible to flash ICS on too this phone and how do I go about doing it? Thanks. it's at 2.3.4 now
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Yep. Absolutely possible, no different from a regular P990 -- you don't need to worry about the "HN". I have tried a variety of stock-based ROMs (clean V30A/B with and without root and CWM, and the works by Stefan, civato, Carburano and Topogigi, based on V28 and up), as well as the CM10 on my P990hN. Everything works just fine, according to procedures described in appropriate threads. I used all three common methods: KDZ through the LG update tool (with offline workaround), SmartFlash and NVflash. All of them work, trust me. The best (safest and easiest) way, IMHO, is to go with P990 AIO Tool by spyrosk (it's a sticky thread in Dev forum) -- it covers most, if not all scenarios, works wonders, and most tasks are automated. As long as you can read and follow the prompts, you are good.
Just make sure you carefully read threads for the ROMs of your choice, as installation procedures may be a bit different. You need to understand differences between old and new partition layouts and bootloaders, and have a clear idea of what you are doing. Like I said, choose your ROM, read the instructions, ask specific questions when you have them, and start flashing away. I was a complete noob when I got into all this stuff with P990, and I am quite comfortable now. And the fact that this phone is virtually unbrickable certainly adds to the confidence level...
Good luck!
Thanks I try it just flashed a stock rom to my sony lt28i all most lost it lol wish I could do more but my model I can't unlock the bootloader. But I try that on my girlfriends lg she hates it right now.
kt-Froggy said:
Yep. Absolutely possible, no different from a regular P990 -- you don't need to worry about the "HN". I have tried a variety of stock-based ROMs (clean V30A/B with and without root and CWM, and the works by Stefan, civato, Carburano and Topogigi, based on V28 and up), as well as the CM10 on my P990hN. Everything works just fine, according to procedures described in appropriate threads. I used all three common methods: KDZ through the LG update tool (with offline workaround), SmartFlash and NVflash. All of them work, trust me. The best (safest and easiest) way, IMHO, is to go with P990 AIO Tool by spyrosk (it's a sticky thread in Dev forum) -- it covers most, if not all scenarios, works wonders, and most tasks are automated. As long as you can read and follow the prompts, you are good.
Just make sure you carefully read threads for the ROMs of your choice, as installation procedures may be a bit different. You need to understand differences between old and new partition layouts and bootloaders, and have a clear idea of what you are doing. Like I said, choose your ROM, read the instructions, ask specific questions when you have them, and start flashing away. I was a complete noob when I got into all this stuff with P990, and I am quite comfortable now. And the fact that this phone is virtually unbrickable certainly adds to the confidence level...
Good luck!
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Yeah man, I hated my LG with FIDO as well The only good ROMS for daily use and LG OPTIMUS 2X (NEVER AGAINNNNNN-no updates-and combined with the crappy quality of the CANADIAN networks {believe EUROPE is light years ahead}) are the ICS Stock ones. And good audio quality too (REALLY!!!). The Procedure is really easy (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003888). With this you will have ICS, ROOTED with NEW BOOTLOADER. If you screw up, I can unbrick your phone. Where do you live? TORONTO for me. Just remember, if you succeed you need to check ROAMING to have DATA (don't worry, you won't get charged-its a mixup with ROGERS ). And you will need the APNs as well and I can guide you with that. Anything you want send a reply
I'm thinking about rooting and flashing my vanilla LG-P999 (Wind Mobile version, which I understand is identical to the T-mobile LG Optimus 2X or something.
Nothing fancy, I just want to upgrade to at least 2.3.3 version of Android so I can use some apps that aren't completely archaic. From the digging around I've done it seems like CM7 is the best way to go for my phone, and a video tutorial I've found (I'll link below) outlines how I can root my phone with SuperOneClick and flash to CM7.
Now this is my first time doing anything of the sort, so I'm quite nervous. Please bear with my newbie questions:
- As I understand it, flashing to CM7 requires rooting my phone. The video tutorial (watch?v=yH3qKLXqdSg, I can't post external links so this is the best I can do) outlines the procedure for a LG-P990 using SuperOneClick, whereas my phone is a LG-P999. I'm assuming that it shouldn't be a problem?
- I only want to upgrade my phone to Android 2.3.3 (it's the stock 2.2.2 right now). Another forum told me that CM7 is the most stable "mod" to flash to to accomplish this. Did I understand that right or does CM7 do something else entirely? I was trying to check out the CM wiki but that apparently no longer exists.
If anyone has a more updated method or any other recommendations it would be great if you can help. If this is a redundant thread please delete this thread and point me in the right direction. Much thanks.
SuperOneClick should work with your phone. If you only want the newer Android version, I believe there should also be an LG upgrade available to 2.3.4 for your phone. So, rooting is not a must, but on P990 CM7 is quite nice compared to stock
For more information you might want to try this forum, which is specifically for your phone.