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[Baseband][CM7] 218/405/502/606 baseband downloads [Guide] Experiences.

25/5 2011: Changed topic, since a baseband related thread seemed to be missing. I have now put the 502 baseband on my phone, and it seems to be really good.
Installation procedure for Baseband.
Backup phone, use Titanium Backup or My Backup pro and make a nandroid backup in recovery.
Go here and get the baseband and utility to install it.
Format cache/data/system in the Clockworkmod recovery menu - mounts and storage.. Go to advanced and wipe Dalvik Cache and battery stats.. And Fix Permissions.
Now you can either restore your nandroid or install a clean rom..
Okay, so i sit and browse thru all the threads in the LG o2x section, and i start wondering why the discussion suddenly is about baseband in the various topics.. I upgraded to 405, and i have had some issues, i dont know whether they are related to the rom, the baseband or just a plain phone bug..
Issues i have had:
1. GPS wont lock at all.. Or i get lock after 15 minutes, but after reboot GPS refuses to lock again..
2. My Mobile data is very unstable, disconnects constantly and also gives browser freezes..
3. In call sound is very bad, distorsion is high, and sounds like people i talk with i holding a cloth on their microphone..
So, could someone give an explaination to what the baseband does ?
Baseband links:
0218 Baseband - Megaupload link
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N72JBZV4
0218 Baseband - 4shared link
http://www.4shared.com/file/QWMaHgKF/LGP990AT-00-V10a-525-01-MAR-08.html
Both files MD5: 5ce6d59db2c027325ccf7cf05057d958
0405 Baseband:
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...lash-stock-baseband-release-1035-21-20110502/
0405 ril:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14561342&postcount=3982
0502 Baseband:
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...lash-stock-baseband-release-1035-21-20110502/
Here is a guide on how to change baseband:
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...lash-stock-baseband-release-1035-21-20110405/
I take no responsebility for bricks and other errors you get when doing this..
Thanx goes to paulobrien over a Modaco

I am using the 1035.21_20110306 baseband and I am having no issues. (CyanogenMod 7 - Nightly). Also, it was V10b from the beginning and still no updates for the phone from LG (Not that I need one).

KernelCrap said:
I am using the 1035.21_20110306 baseband and I am having no issues. (CyanogenMod 7 - Nightly). Also, it was V10b from the beginning and still no updates for the phone from LG (Not that I need one).
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Okay, i will test that baseband.. If i can find it

im using the 218 baseband and have done since I got the phone I think, and mine has been fine flawless I should say, Rooted and changed roms loads of times

I´m using 20110405, GPS ok, data Ok, wifi ok, call quality oK.
But when i use CM7 and 2G audio quality during calls is bad.

Kickasskev said:
im using the 218 baseband and have done since I got the phone I think, and mine has been fine flawless I should say, Rooted and changed roms loads of times
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Okay - i have been using 405 since it was found.. So i'd like to get a hold of the 218, to test it out..
So to whom might find the 218, 306 or whatever they find, please post links in here, and i will try to put them all in first post..

you can get all the basebands from nasihrameds [Firmware] Thread. The archives contain the *.fls files for smartflash.
0218 is included in the earliest UK Firmware for example (and also in the Singtel variants if I remember correctly).
Cheers
aMpeX
Edit: To answer your question from the Nightly's thread:
The maintainer of the O2X cm_arcee uses the 20110218 baseband, so you can expect a similar expierience to his, and probably avoid bugs he won't fix because they are related to the baseband being different.

aMpeX said:
you can get all the basebands from nasihrameds [Firmware] Thread. The archives contain the *.fls files for smartflash.
0218 is included in the earliest UK Firmware for example (and also in the Singtel variants if I remember correctly).
Cheers
aMpeX
Edit: To answer your question from the Nightly's thread:
The maintainer of the O2X cm_arcee uses the 20110218 baseband, so you can expect a similar expierience to his, and probably avoid bugs he won't fix because they are related to the baseband being different.
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Hey thx man - Although they are not extracted.. Is it possible to apply the baseband without it wiping the phone ?

well I don't think downloading and extracting them isn't that much of a hassle
I don't know if the smartflash wipes your phone, as far as I remember mine wasn't wiped BUT, it overwrote my recovery partition (reverted to stock) so I wiped the phone by accident when I tried to get into CWM again ^^.
I guess you could always do a nandroid backup before flashing the baseband to be on the safe side.

Just a heads up, changing the baseband, make nandroid backup first. Baseband formats cache and data patition, so you will reboot onto a clean rom afterwards. Recovery isnt erased though.. Good luck peeps, im now on 218..
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

Someone should upload some basebands in a flashable zip format

ermacwins said:
Someone should upload some basebands in a flashable zip format
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I doubt baseband can be flashed like this.

0218 i think
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13839611&postcount=1864
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13840015&postcount=1875
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13840126&postcount=1879
0405 + Instructions, just change to the respective fls file if you want a different baseband
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...lash-stock-baseband-release-1035-21-20110405/
Please note that the flash will erase all data

Kag said:
0218 i think
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13839611&postcount=1864
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13840015&postcount=1875
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13840126&postcount=1879
0405 + Instructions, just change to the respective fls file if you want a different baseband
http://android.modaco.com/content/l...lash-stock-baseband-release-1035-21-20110405/
Please note that the flash will erase all data
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Nice one, i installed the 218 last night, and have experienced significant difference in the incall sound.. Thats the only thing i have tested so far.. Will report when i get to test the mobile data network and the gps..

0218 Baseband - Megaupload link
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N72JBZV4
0218 Baseband - 4shared link
http://www.4shared.com/file/QWMaHgKF/LGP990AT-00-V10a-525-01-MAR-08.html
Both files MD5: 5ce6d59db2c027325ccf7cf05057d958

ionhide said:
Nice one, i installed the 218 last night, and have experienced significant difference in the incall sound.. Thats the only thing i have tested so far.. Will report when i get to test the mobile data network and the gps..
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Positive or negative?

ottuh said:
Positive or negative?
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So far only positive things to report, but will take a day or two of normal usage to come with a solid conclusion..

since the baseband resides in another location as the ROM, it cannot be flashed using CWM. Smartflash is the only solution so far.

ionhide said:
So far only positive things to report, but will take a day or two of normal usage to come with a solid conclusion..
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Looking forward to more reports. I'm thinking about using this older baseband as well, but am not sure whether to give it a try or not.

baseband 1035.21_20110223
factory version V10A
FR15 rom
stable as hell...
the GPS problem i hade was fixed in the hidden menu (within 10 secs i have GPS)
doing this
To get it to work as flawless as before upgrading to FR15, I have made the following adjustments that seem to work well:
1. Go into the LG hidden menu
2. Go into GPS Test
3. Go into System Settings
4. MOLR Protocol (is set to User-Plane)
5. SULP Setting -> SLP Server Setting, I created a new one for the nokia servers (slp address: supl.nokia.com, port: 7275, no cert and no TLS setting)
6. SLP Auto Provision is activated
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[Q] Problem installing Cyanogen on Optimus 2X

Hey Guys,
Yes it is my first post on this Forum but I've been looking many thread and no one awnser correctly...(I wish im the good section for this)
So i'm trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Optimus 2X and I can't install the Clockwordmod Recovery for some reason.
Here's what I did :
1. Install LG Drivers
2. Root Phone with SuperOneClickRoot
3. Download Rom Manager
4. Flash ClockWordMod Recovery
After that it restore and BootLoop until death
The only thing I can do is remove the battery, push Volume Down and Power and the Android Recovery Manager Wipe all my data.
I also made a Video of all the steps
watch?v=vMRcYgjtf7o (I can't post Direct link since i'm a new member..)

Hello!
Can you get in the recovery system?
Did you place a copy of a downloaded CM7-ROM on your external SD card?
If yes - just go to choose .zip from SD and flash it - after that you should be good to go.
BTW: I can recommend the KANG build by koboltzz(http://bit.ly/sbUogR) - works for me and is compatible with the ironkrnL.
And don't forget you may need LG-Ril from the market since the RIL included in the CM-ROMs is always 0218 and you almost probably come from 0725 or something else - and the RIL should match your baseband - LG-Ril Version will take care of this...
Greetings
Medizinmann

No actually I can't access to the Recovery, that's the problem...
I Updated my first post with my video.
Also : What I'm suppose to do with the LG-Ril, I can see and change my Ril but everytime it say : The Ril dosent match with you Baseband...

Is your phone an Optimus 2x Wind?
Don't quote me on this but isn't that a g2x if it's a wind? Like the American one? So it needs the g2x recovery and ROMs? Or am I just talking out of my arse?
Sorry if I'm going down to the wrong road.

I finnaly made it work,
To Flash the CWM Recovery I used the NvFlasher (Work Great) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Then I had some problems installing CM7 I looked up a bit and you were right @Fulwood Sedge I have the P999 version not the P990 wich is slighly different -_-".
Now I have CM7 Nightly running.
Thank You guys for the Help.
Last question : What Rom you guys recommend for best performance and everyday use ?

I'm using miui ATM and I totally love it. The UI changes on it are quality IMO. It's completely different look and feel and that's what I really like. And that's what I wanted from a custom rom.
Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350761&highlight=Best+rom
It's been going for quite a while now so it gives up a good idea. But those are p990 ROMs and those won't work on your phone. So might be best to see if there is similar thread in p999 forum.

I use my phone 3-4 hours a day and I would not use anything other than Cm7 with vorkkernal. Love it, battery life is good, phone is stupid fast and basically everything works.
accelerometer calibration is a bit off though? Trials 2x doesn't really work as the acceleormeter isn't sensitive enough to tilt left/right. But rotating in web browsing etc works fine.
Sent from my Optimus 2X using Tapatalk

guy, i have problem installing and running CM7 / kang.
i was using miui rom 1.12.2. everythg works fine expect the network drop few times a day. then i tried flashing other baseband for it and same thing happened. network dropped frequently. last night i've downloaded CM-7 and kang rom. tried flash both of it but i thing i dun understand. it flashed successfully but can't boot up. waited like 5-7mins booting time after flashed each of the rom but success.
can anyone help me?
actually i like the miui rom very much. totally different from other custom rom i've been using and battery is good originally. but network keep dropping.

Just one question limkoksoon,
do you have an Optimus 2X? this is the O2X forum and i noticed in your signiture that you have a galaxy s2...?

Fulwood Sedge said:
Just one question limkoksoon,
do you have an Optimus 2X? this is the O2X forum and i noticed in your signiture that you have a galaxy s2...?
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hi bro, sorry, i havent update my siggy for quite sometime. sold my s2 and using o2x now.
anyway, can anyone help?

What is happening..
I followed the directions exactly,
Rooted with superuser and SuperOneClick
Used ROM Manager to backup and chose Cyanogen 7.1 from the download section
Flashed ROM,
Now...its just shows the boot screen over and over for 15-20 min then everything goes black.
Did I just break my new phone?
UPDATE: Access ClockworkMod and tried to reflash .zip and clear cache, same result. As well I cannot mount my InternalSD to put on nightly CM instead of stable. Serious help needed!!!
UPDATE 2: My wife has the same phone as me, from the provider..could I copy her stock LG Optimus 2X from fido ROM and use it as a recovery for me??

ShwayJames said:
I followed the directions exactly,
Rooted with superuser and SuperOneClick
Used ROM Manager to backup and chose Cyanogen 7.1 from the download section
Flashed ROM,
Now...its just shows the boot screen over and over for 15-20 min then everything goes black.
Did I just break my new phone?
UPDATE: Access ClockworkMod and tried to reflash .zip and clear cache, same result. As well I cannot mount my InternalSD to put on nightly CM instead of stable. Serious help needed!!!
UPDATE 2: My wife has the same phone as me, from the provider..could I copy her stock LG Optimus 2X from fido ROM and use it as a recovery for me??
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i think your phone is p999 not p990. so that's why boot loop. i don't know if there's nvflasher for p999. i hope there's one so you can restore your phone to original.
guy, i have problem installing and running CM7 / kang.
i was using miui rom 1.12.2. everythg works fine expect the network drop few times a day. then i tried flashing other baseband for it and same thing happened. network dropped frequently. last night i've downloaded CM-7 and kang rom. tried flash both of it but i thing i dun understand. it flashed successfully but can't boot up. waited like 5-7mins booting time after flashed each of the rom but success.
can anyone help me?
actually i like the miui rom very much. totally different from other custom rom i've been using and battery is good originally. but network keep dropping.
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i don't use the kang version. flash only with cm 7.1 nightly built 204

antec123 said:
i think your phone is p999 not p990. so that's why boot loop. i don't know if there's nvflasher for p999. i hope there's one so you can restore your phone to original.
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I have the P990-hn, should I be trying to use the Nighly Build, I can only find the -stable version. As well I found CANADA FIDO BIN_LGP990hNAT-01-V21b-302-370-AUG-23-2011+0
I am going to use that to get my phone back using the ClockworkMod Recovery.

ShwayJames said:
I have the P990-hn, should I be trying to use the Nighly Build, I can only find the -stable version. As well I found CANADA FIDO BIN_LGP990hNAT-01-V21b-302-370-AUG-23-2011+0
I am going to use that to get my phone back using the ClockworkMod Recovery.
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Did you wiped/format all partitions before flashing cm7 ? It's mandatory when you change totally of ROM type.
You'd better use nightly, links are on the cm7 nightly download page.
In cm7 internal sdcard is mounted as /mnt/emmc. External is mounted as /mnt/sdcard.
Last thing: the file you grabbed is not a cwm file but a smartflash one I guess....

no way you can use CWM with that version. it only can use with smartflash

Striatum_bdr said:
Did you wiped/format all partitions before flashing cm7 ? It's mandatory when you change totally of ROM type.
You'd better use nightly, links are on the cm7 nightly download page.
In cm7 internal sdcard is mounted as /mnt/emmc. External is mounted as /mnt/sdcard.
Last thing: the file you grabbed is not a cwm file but a smartflash one I guess....
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Yes your right I see that now, would I be able to use that with smartflash to get my phone unbricked? What would someone suggest?
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I used the nightly to no success, same old and yes I wiped the data, cache's. I am looking at using smartflash and stock ROM I found here on XDA
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antec123 said:
i think your phone is p999 not p990. so that's why boot loop. i don't know if there's nvflasher for p999. i hope there's one so you can restore your phone to original.
i don't use the kang version. flash only with cm 7.1 nightly built 204
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I GOT IT!!! CLEARED BOTH CACHE'S and DATA then re added the nightly!!!!!

ShwayJames said:
Yes your right I see that now, would I be able to use that with smartflash to get my phone unbricked? What would someone suggest?
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I used the nightly to no success, same old and yes I wiped the data, cache's. I am looking at using smartflash and stock ROM I found here on XDA
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yes your phone will be unbricked if using smartflash like new again.

CM9 or ICS Alpha 3?

What is the difference with these 2 and which one should i choose. I got the alpha 3 right now
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Hm... I'll chosse Cyanogenmod 9, I dont know because my tab is p1010 (no ics or cm9), but i think that Cyanogenmod is better.

Hey, did any of you try CM9? I tried 3 times and every time fail. Even after patched zImage came out. I can enter to recovery, do wipe factory, wipe cache but device doesn't boot. Stuck on inital GalaxyTab/SAmsung logo. Cant ask in correct thread as this is my first post.
I uploaded 1000L.zip, then with Heimdall uploaded zImage. Tried with 1000L.zip with replaced zImage in it but this zip can;t be installed (wrong file or sth).

Hi
i would download CM9 because GPS works

Do you know - what version of Google Voice Recognition is used in Alpha 3?
In CM9 you only have standard voice input without "open microphone" feature.

I've installed CM9, and it works, but it's an alpha and not for daily use. The developers are working hard, but there are no easily installable packages yet, or instructions how to get it installed or working. I started with Overcome 4.1, and got the current build. As it is, it's for the P1000L, so you have to get the P1000 kernel as well, and you have to replace the one in the ZIP with that one. You shouldn't just create a new ZIP, because it needs to be signed, and a new one won't be. Then you can update with recovery.
A lot of stuff works, but a number aren't, and as the phone is one of those not working (yet), people who want to just use the Tab probably shouldn't try this. If you like to get developing, or want to help out, know what you're doing and don't mind having a not fully functioning Tab, you can look up the the thread in the development section, get stuck in.

I installed CM9 yesterday and am LOVING it! I followed all directions from Humberos and others that are diligently working on bugs and have almost all functions working (calls/2g/3g/wifi/etc).
Camera doesn't work in normal functions, but will capture an image in panorama mode. This is coming along nicely!

CM9 and Alpha 3 has their good and bad, not to forget, both are still in testing stage and not meant for daily use at the moment.
For now it seems that cm9 has the upper hand in being more stable.

you could also try icedBoca... like the others, different things work
atm i'm on CM9 and most of the stuff works, but i can't connect to "hidden" wifi networks and internal sd / external sd mounting is a little bit mixed up

CM9 of course, I have the galaxy tab P1000N, and i have problems with alpha3 to much bugs and never fix them. Try to use CM9 with Humberos kernel, the room are much better and stable, free lag and never shut down. if u dont like try to use Boca rc1 final version

CM9
CM9 is better. I've tried both on my GSM P1000 and the CM9 is more refined and the repo is being constantly updated if you want to build it yourself.

Yep, CM9 is better but the Alpha 3 is good with few defaults...
I can't wait to flash the two...
What about HW acceleration with CM9 ? The build can play 720p but we don't know if we can play with big games like GTA...

CM9 is whole lot better, it has bluetooth, GPS and many more things working compared to Alpha 3. Today they have even declared USB Hosting is also working.
However, I would wait a little, till they incorporate all the small bugfixes in the ROM/Kernel.

brodzky said:
Hey, did any of you try CM9? I tried 3 times and every time fail. Even after patched zImage came out. I can enter to recovery, do wipe factory, wipe cache but device doesn't boot. Stuck on inital GalaxyTab/SAmsung logo. Cant ask in correct thread as this is my first post.
I uploaded 1000L.zip, then with Heimdall uploaded zImage. Tried with 1000L.zip with replaced zImage in it but this zip can;t be installed (wrong file or sth).
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Have you wiped dalvik cache?
BTW I recommend you to use the flashable kernel (Download Page then go to "CwM flashable - Kernel", press P1000 or the appropriate model and download)
In fact a flashable zip should be SignApp'd. Have you do this after you modified a flashable zip. Ask the best friend in the new era how!

One question.. are the roms like, interchangable? Can I switch to each ROMs as per needed?
Also, can I downgrade back to a 2.3 version of Android afterwards?

delusioned said:
One question.. are the roms like, interchangable? Can I switch to each ROMs as per needed?
Also, can I downgrade back to a 2.3 version of Android afterwards?
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With CWM/Recoverymode ,no. The problem is the ext4 formating. It is only possible if you flash the firmware 2.3 complete new with odin.

[Q] Sorry folks - this is probably a dumb question

Hi there,
I have just 'inherited' a Galaxy S GT-I9000 from my daughter. It has the original FROYO ROM:
Firmware: 2.2
Baseband version: I9000XXJPP
Kernal version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: FROYO.XXJPO
I'd quite like to update it to something more 'modern', but I'm a bit cautious because it's not clear (to me at least) if I can select any of the suggested ROMs, or whether I need a special one for the XXJPP version.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I struggle to keep up with the changes in technology and code nowadays (I am 62 after all).
I did update my previous phone (Orange San Francisco), so I'm not completely Ga-Ga (yet), but could really do with some guidance regarding this particular baseband version.
Thanks in anticipation.
Nick

nickpb said:
Firmware: 2.2
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It would be simpler just to connect it to KIES and let it update your ROM according to its specs without any worries, If it fails than you can chose latest ROM from here its based on region, so chose latest for your region
Tips before Flashing:-
Backup all your important files, contacts, SMS, game data, images etc to PC or Ext SD card. or make Nanadroid Backup If you have CWM
Backup your EFS Folder to PC or Ext SD card
Enable USB Debugging on Phone. Touch menu>Settings>Applications>Development>
Charge your battery to more than 50% before you attempt any sort of flashing.
Disable Samsung KIES when using Odin. Kill Kies.exe, KiesTrayAgent.exe, & KiesPDLR.exe using Task Manager on PC
Use only ROM and solution for your model and Wipe x3

nickpb said:
Hi there,
I have just 'inherited' a Galaxy S GT-I9000 from my daughter. It has the original FROYO ROM:
Firmware: 2.2
Baseband version: I9000XXJPP
Kernal version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: FROYO.XXJPO
I'd quite like to update it to something more 'modern', but I'm a bit cautious because it's not clear (to me at least) if I can select any of the suggested ROMs, or whether I need a special one for the XXJPP version.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I struggle to keep up with the changes in technology and code nowadays (I am 62 after all).
I did update my previous phone (Orange San Francisco), so I'm not completely Ga-Ga (yet), but could really do with some guidance regarding this particular baseband version.
Thanks in anticipation.
Nick
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You should look unto cyanogenmod 10. It is unbelievably smooth, and everything works perfect. Also totally stable. To safely do so, update to gingerbread with kies, then flash a custom kernel such as Devil through Odin. Now your ROM will not boot, dont worry. Boot into recovery and flash the CM10 Zip. It may stop halfway. This is okay, and if it happens simply boot into recovery again and flash again. Sucess

AlwaysDroid said:
You should look unto cyanogenmod 10. It is unbelievably smooth, and everything works perfect. Also totally stable. To safely do so, update to gingerbread with kies, then flash a custom kernel such as Devil through Odin. Now your ROM will not boot, dont worry. Boot into recovery and flash the CM10 Zip. It may stop halfway. This is okay, and if it happens simply boot into recovery again and flash again. Sucess
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It doesn't work perfectly. Cyanogen mod is usable, but there are still quite a few issues that you would not find on a stock rom. If the rom is perfect we would already have a stable release. Just take a look at all of the bug reports.
Flashing a custom rom is a large commitment. You are giving up the warranty (thought it's probably over by now), agreeing to withstand any inconvenience that might arise as a result of the custom rom (e.g. Random reboots, bad phone signal, lag, and all sorts of weird problems), and accepting the risk that the roms might break your phone completely (But this is a very rare occurrence. Most bricked phones can still be saved, the only real exceptions being those early I9000M models that has a tendency to fry the internal memory)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Hi.
I think if u be in GB ROMs , it's better , then go to new bases like ICS or JB slowly.

Hey I recommend you just to update it via Kies. You will probably get 2.3.6 GB Value Pack. Its pretty good, and stable, atleast for me. If you are not satisfied with preformace that you get with it, you can install custom kernel, such as semaphore, so it would get better,
If you lived with froyo till now, you wont need anything more than GB. And you can be sure about stability, good signal, no restarts and so on, that you can get on some custom ICS and JB roms...

snapper.fishes said:
It doesn't work perfectly. Cyanogen mod is usable, but there are still quite a few issues that you would not find on a stock rom. If the rom is perfect we would already have a stable release. Just take a look at all of the bug reports.
Flashing a custom rom is a large commitment. You are giving up the warranty (thought it's probably over by now), agreeing to withstand any inconvenience that might arise as a result of the custom rom (e.g. Random reboots, bad phone signal, lag, and all sorts of weird problems), and accepting the risk that the roms might break your phone completely (But this is a very rare occurrence. Most bricked phones can still be saved, the only real exceptions being those early I9000M models that has a tendency to fry the internal memory)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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I totally and kindly disagree with you. Cm10 has almost no bugs for me at all. No random reboots. Nothing. Its almost perfect.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

AlwaysDroid said:
I totally and kindly disagree with you. Cm10 has almost no bugs for me at all. No random reboots. Nothing. Its almost perfect.
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Please don't be misleading. CM10 is certainly good in it's own right, but there are quite a few things that are not working.
For instance, Google+ instant upload is completely non-functional because of an incomplete implementation in both the camera and gallery apps. This is clearly a rom problem.
The gallery app also has no settings. There is a menu option to access settings, and one would expect to see a settings screen similar to the one in CM9 when that settings menu is clicked. Instead the user is greeted with a blank screen.
Users need to be fully aware of what they are getting when choosing a rom and making statements like "it is almost perfect" is subjective and can be misleading.
Finally you say that CM10 has "almost no bugs" and then follow it with "... nothing" which is an obvious contradiction. Which is it, almost none, or absolutely none?

[NOV16][STOCK ICS][NEW BL][NEW LAYOUT][CLEAN][CWM 6][ROOT][FACELOCK][UNBRICK] v28G

LG P990 Stock ICS v28G
+
new official ICS bootloader (NVFlash version) &
new ICS partitioning layout (NVFlash version) &
Root &
Facelock &
Google Now &
CWM 6 (NVFlash version) &
essential tweaks &
more widgets &
init.d functionality &
ad blocking &
CLEAN -- as NVFlash version and as CWM ZIP as well, for re-flashing without full wipe (coming from new bootloader already)
... prepared for upcoming guestekrnL for ICS -- a proper custom kernel will increase the smoothness of the ROM noticably! ...​
Donators from XDA:
nadudan
momo_280
redefined_
trocopassu
galpec
Thank you !! :good:
Script by spyrosk for backing up data of internal SD card so you don't loose anything when using NVFlash version: LINK -- currently for use on Windows only​
Personal note November 20:Let's face it:
After all stock ICS currently just is no good for many people's everyday use. While it does perform very well for many other people.
Cocluding from my own ICS usage experience with the latest v28E & v28G builds:
stock ICS indeed is very smooth while scrolling, even without a custom kernel
but unfortunately with rising workload it starts hanging and lagging annoyingly much (on my own phone)
for many people it is just not stable enough (yet)
More specifically today I've made new versions / rebuilds of my stock Gingerbread kernel and my Stock GB GoodBye ROM v2.0 (The rebuilt and updated ROM has just been released (NOV 20 2012).) and came to following conclusions (for my own phone):
GoodBye ROM is smoother than my current ICS builds and stays smooth
GoodBye ROM is more stable than my current ICS builds
GoodBye ROM is more energy efficient than my current ICS builds
GoodBye ROM is faster than my current ICS builds
GoodBye ROM offers a highly tweakable custom kernel and TrymHansen's outstanding GuesteOC app
So many people have written that this ICS ROM is a great ROM, well I can promise you guys, if you already like this quite non-perfect ICS, you will for sure love my Gingerbread Goodbye ROM v2.0R !
In case you guys haven't tried it yet, I'd be happy if you do so. I've put quite much effort in the latest versions.
So if ICS does not work good for you on your phone and you want a ROM smoother, faster, more stable and more energy saving than my currently offered ICS builds, then you might want to try this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34379632&postcount=267 (NVFlash versions available)​
What does all this mean?
I'm temporarily going back to my Gingerbread ROM for my personal use
I'll watch further ICS development from there, everyone is free to join me
I will continue updating this ROM to the latest ICS bases as usual, just don't use them myself until performance and stability improves
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Essential update November 16:
New NVFlash versions (v28E & v28G) are available.
New features:
fixed bootloader, so Smartflash will work again for everyone
CMW Recovery 6, no more too big font in CWM, also no more /cache errors [edit: if you still get them: just format /cache partition in CWM]
fixing sizes of recovery partition and boot partition
NO full wipe required!! New NVFlash version can backup your /data partition and restore later (Internal SD will still be wiped!)
Noob-secure flashing process. Telling the user exactly what to do and asks for confirmation before doing anything.
Stock LG ICS content for internal SD card can be flashed as well (user is asked) - gives some extra music, apps, videos
No more deodexed version. I think odexed works best.
Google Now (Online-version) preinstalled, still about 25 MB free space in /system partition
additional widgets from SU660 preinstalled
the new installation scripts are available for both Windows and Linux (tested by me extensively)
Windows APX driver included (for Linux not needed)
hopefully no more battery drainage problems on v28G version
some minor things. A custom kernel by me will come as soon as we get the final kernel sources!
New CWM ZIPs are available as well! Please be aware that they do not upgrade bootloader (=fix of Smartflash Bug), CWM (from 5 to 6) or fix partition sizes for boot and recovery partition (were too small, could cause problems lateron). Only NVFlash version does that. So you might prefer to, as a one-time-upgrade, use NVFlash version. You can, with the new NVFlash versions, backup and restore your /data partition, so your settings and apps won't be lost. Only Internal SD will still be wiped.
The new ICS builds are available in download folder, in subfolder "Second Generation ROMs (improved, recommended)".
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About the CWM for new bootloader:
made by me thanks to help and files by wkpark - this guy is really knowledgeable!
Enjoy: It is still possible to enter CWM DIRECTLY through pressing "VOL -" AND POWER !!!!
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This ROM is for ...
those who want to easily change to the new Stock ICS bootloader, partitioning layout and kernel
those who want everything to be CLEAN STOCK and still want to have all features like root, CWM and so on
the DEVs who need a solid base for making their custom ROMs out of - feel free to take this ROM as base for your ICS custom ROMs!! - you can make them as CWM versions, because everyone who is using this ROM can flash your custom ROM easily with CWM then.
those who want to use it as a stable and smooth daily driver
those who have bricked their device and need to unbrick it (NVFlash version)
those who want to switch from Gingerbread or CM10 with older bootloader and different partitioning directly to ICS v28G (NVFlash version)
those who want to get the currently best possible base for later installation of custom kernels and custom ROMs (CWM flashable) released for the new bootloader and partitioning design
those who want a very simple installation and a rock-solid system
those who want the Stock ICS, but just a bit better - with essential tweaks like ad blocking, init.d, ramdisk optimizations, full adb support, facelock, some LG crapware removed (only two apps, keeping it as stock as possible), CWM added, rooted,...
This ROM combines providing as much features as possible while still staying as much stock as possible! It comes with original new LG ICS bootloader (unlocked), with original v28G kernel (no changes needed), original new LG ICS partitioning layout and of course ALL original v28G apps except 2 useless ones​
All downloads (NVFlash, CWM): http://d-h.st/users/gueste/?fld_id=7336#files
(Choose
Code:
Second Generation ROMs (improved, recommended)
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Second Generation Builds also includes some more widgets (those from the Addon-packages).
Addons (most of them already included in second generation builds)
Calendar widget + favorite contacts widget
app manager(task killer), music widget, power control widget and the new lg bootanimation
a flashable zip which removes unnecesary sounds: Low battery, PowerOn, PowerOff and Video Record
Google Now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224 (choose ArmV7 Version "Online only" if you run a not deodexed ICS ROM or choose ArmV7 Version "Online/Offline" if you run a deodexed ICS ROM)
LG PC Suite 4 for P990 ICS extracted from v28G
Windows only.
Download: http://d-h.st/x5Z (105.72 MB)
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Installation NVFlash version (under Windows): (internal SD will be wiped, /data partiton can be saved and restored with 2nd generation builds)
download the ROM, unpack it with WinRar, 7Zip or similar to any folder you want
take battery out of phone, press VOL + AND VOL - simulataneously, and while doing this plug the phone via USB to your PC
screen of phone remains black, this is normal, but you should hear a sound that you plugged the device. Probably you have to install APX drivers at this point if you are asked. They are included in the latest NVFlash builds. Tutorial on driver installation: http://www.modaco.com/topic/335416-nvflash-setup-instructions-drivers-links-active/
assuming that you already installed APX drivers: run the "flash_windows.bat" file in the folder where you extracted the ROM
follow the instructions
That's already it Usually no complications to be feared. Enjoy!
Installation NVFlash version (under Linux): (internal SD will be wiped, /data partiton can be saved and restored with 2nd generation builds)
download the ROM, unpack it with WinRar, 7Zip or similar to any folder you want
take battery out of phone, press VOL + AND VOL - simulataneously, and while doing this plug the phone via USB to your PC
screen of phone remains black, this is normal, but you should hear a sound that you plugged the device (eventually you don't hear a sound but it still should work).
run the "flash_linux.sh" file in the folder where you extracted the ROM (make sure it is executeable, else chmod accordingly, also the NVFlash binary)
follow the instructions
That's already it Usually no complications to be feared. Enjoy!
CWM version (no full wipe required): - for those who are already on new bootloader, partition layout and CWM -> they can re-flash this ROM without full wipe. Do NOT use it when you are on old bootloader currently (GB, CM7, CM10)!
Installation CWM version: = NO required Full wipe
make sure you are already on latest bootloader, partition layout and CWM
copy the zip on your SD, install via CWM - if you want a full-wipe, do one before. Cache and Dalvik Cache gets automatically wiped.
That's already it Boot and enjoy!
Bugs:
Android Terminal emulator needs an update from Play Store, else it will crash when you open it. Updating fixes it.
To prevent WIFI from not working:
I'm not sure in how far BB is related to WIFI, but I'd recommend upgrading to latest BB if you don't have it already :good:
Some user who reported WIFI stopped working was on a very old BB.
ALSO: on setup wizard after ROM installation it's recommended NOT to import / restore old phone settings from your google account. The imported WIFI settings will in some cases break your WIFI. Try to clear all WIFI data in case you did and WIFI is broken.
klappstuhl218 said:
For the people with broken WLAN: In the beginning it was not working at all for me too. Google restored my saved networks and somehow this wasn't working with the ROM. I deleted the saved networks and WLAN is working now.
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That's it
Credits:
This ROM is the result of many great people (not only DEVs) helping and working together in making a sweet piece of P990 Stock ICS
So credits go to all people who contributed in the P990 Leaker thread
and also and especially to
wkpark
rmein -- he provided the base for this ROM!!
DrummerMuppet
bitdomo
bliizzz
klappstuhl218
Harsh
and all others involved!!!
RobYyY said:
which apps have been removed?
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The software-updater (taking RAM and would probably not work properly anyway) and the remote calling app ... the one where Phone support can control your phone remotely.
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About going back to different ROMs and backups NOT made under the new bootloader:
it is not possible to restore CWM backups with this ROM that have been made using a different partitioning layout and bootloader. So you can only go back to GB or CM7 / 10 with per example NVFlash and then restore your saved backup with CWM there. But do not restore it while still being on ICS layout.
But restoring is possible:
- you are on CM7/10, make CWM backup, save backup to pc
- you flash this ROM with NVFlash, decide to go back to CM10 with NVFlash again and there you can flash your CWM backup you saved on your PC before.
New bootloader and layout are still very *new*, that's why there currently don't exist any ROMs you could flash with the CWM of this ROM. You can flash app packages and stuff but nor ROMs or ICS kernels not made for the new bootloader.
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Baseband: The ROMs come without baseband!!! If you want, install separately.​

buddy you are the best! love you!(not gay)

Cool....sounds really great and up-and-coming .... Will try tomorrow!!

one word WOW

Downloading now . Thank you Stefan .

You're a master

which apps have been removed?

RobYyY said:
which apps have been removed?
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The software-updater (taking RAM and would probably not work properly anyway) and the remote calling app ... the one where Phone support can control your phone remotely.

RobYyY said:
which apps have been removed?
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Same question here, Stefan. As a suggestion, maybe you can add these two apps as separate downloads for those who might still want them? None the less, great job!
Thank you for the credits, by the way
Edit: you already answered. Damn, you're quick hehe

This rom is laging or super smooth?

Regash said:
This rom is laging?
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It's quite the same as original ICS, maybe a bit smoother. But it has CWM and is prepared to get my new kernel in a few days, then nothing will lag anymore

Thanks Stefan.
Two Quick questions. If I want to roll back to CM7 from this rom, can I a) simply reflash a CMW back of CM7 or b) NVflash a GB stock rom then CMW restore from CM7.
Is this rom any lighter on battery or any smoother in general than a CM7 rom?
Going to try it, just would like to know what I'm getting into before I do.

Is it possible to use CWM 6? Because in tonyp´s version you need 5.2,x

Thank you for providing this rom!
One (maybe stupid) question:
Does anyone know how lg will rollout the update? I can't imagine they will force every user to loose all data on internal sd...
Sent from my p990 running Gueste2X v3.8 Hybrid Revolution

after flashing something in cwm the phone won't boot .. i flashed acid audio engine

Diskb0x said:
Thanks Stefan.
Two Quick questions. If I want to roll back to CM7 from this rom, can I a) simply reflash a CMW back of CM7 or b) NVflash a GB stock rom then CMW restore from CM7.
Is this rom any lighter on battery or any smoother in general than a CM7 rom?
Going to try it, just would like to know what I'm getting into before I do.
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Same question
Or well is there any risk in flashing the new bootloader
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app

Impact7 said:
Is it possible to use CWM 6? Because in tonyp´s version you need 5.2,x
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ya. what version the cwm you put in this? maybe we will only use this particular cwm version for custom & completely stock ics roms, right? do we have swap partition?

Diskb0x said:
Thanks Stefan.
Two Quick questions. If I want to roll back to CM7 from this rom, can I a) simply reflash a CMW back of CM7 or b) NVflash a GB stock rom then CMW restore from CM7.
Is this rom any lighter on battery or any smoother in general than a CM7 rom?
Going to try it, just would like to know what I'm getting into before I do.
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This ROM still is missing a proper custom kernel - so for now there is room for smoothness improvement in my opinion. But everything is prepared for receival of custom kernel. Just a few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975274 -> with that you can go back directly to CM10 (and then flash CM7 if you want).
However, it is not possible to restore CWM backups with this ROM that have been made using a different partitioning layout. So you can only go back to GB or CM7 / 10 with per example NVFlash and then restore your saved backup with CWM there. But do not restore it while still being on ICS layout.

It's awesome to see another ICS stock ROM avaiable here, you are COOL Stefan.
Just a quick question while downloading:
are you aware the small problems from harsh and tonyp's work?
- BSOD, many ppl including me have experienced today.
- call voice problem after a while a using (harsh meant that he is working on it)
- slow charging (some ppl claims with USB it is very slow)
if yes, have you done anything with them?
THANKS again, you guys are really heros.

Sturmtruppler maybe they wil give a warning that you must backup your internal sd else you wil loose your stuff and that you must update
With Lg updater software from pc in s/w upgrade mode
I think
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