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[Q] LG Optimus 2X a safe choice ?

Hello Everybody
I got an offer for LG Optimus in ebay for a good price.
The offer was well worth when comparing to it's specification.
But, i was searching about the mobile phone in internet to find out any major problems.
And i came across following issues.
Would lose network connectivity frequently for no apparent reasons
constant "Force Closure" messages.
Unstable Gingerbread update process.
On-screen keyboard frozen up occasionally
I heard that if we use LG Updater software, then there is no issues in upgrading to Gingerbread.
And i heard that Gingerbread update completely fixes the phone lockup and reboot problems, is it true ?

There is no GB update out yet....
Most of problems on this device are baseband related, and after 3 baseband update, its still not that good...
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It's safe if you're willing to mould it into what you want.
If you want to use it as LG provide it, it's not so good.

Root. And flash a stable rom. Then its verry safe.
The downside is that when u drop it, the screen cracks really fast. The + side is that it is not that difficult to replace the gorilla glass by yourself. There is a nice vid of it on youtube.
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Android Gingerbread update has been released for T-Mobile G2X http://www.phonearena.com/news/Gingerbread-update-for-the-T-Mobile-G2x-goes-live_id20543
Isn't T-Mobile G2X and LG Optimus 2X same ?

They're the same in North America, but not the rest of the world.

So, if i buy LG P999, Then is that T-Mobile version?
If so, if i install Gingerbread firmware in T-Mobile version of LG Optimus 2X, then would the major problems be rectified?

P999 is the T-Mobile G2X or the Wind Optimus 2X, the update should indeed help with some things, check out the G2X forum for info.

Had the Optimus 2x by one month and i tell you that i am very satisfied of him. I have a stock room with all the latest updates and i don't have problems of reset or keyboard. IF you don't use it much you can get more then 2 days of battery.
In Europe the T-mobile G2x is not the same with the lg optimus 2x. You probably broke your phone if you update it with the firmware of G2x

mh1337 said:
There is no GB update out yet....
Most of problems on this device are baseband related, and after 3 baseband update, its still not that good...
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What are the baseband related issues and what are the consequence?

K.D.M. said:
Root. And flash a stable rom. Then its verry safe.
The downside is that when u drop it, the screen cracks really fast. The + side is that it is not that difficult to replace the gorilla glass by yourself. There is a nice vid of it on youtube.
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Would stable 3rd Party rom contain LG customization?

raddy said:
Would stable 3rd Party rom contain LG customization?
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im now running FR19 fearkill edition 12.4 with the neoblaze OC kernel.. (smooth as butter)
the DJ droid seems to be a stable rom aswell
(the good thing about this phone is that there are plenty of roms to choose from,
i recommend the fearkill roms. eventually i always got back to them. (never hade anny trouble with them)

Does these Roms preserve LG customizations?

fearkill deleted a couple of them but u can add them. there is a link in his topic where u can download all the lg software and add them to the rom

Golden question - did GB on the G2X fix most issues?
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Go ask in the G2X forum?

I think its a good choice, even on stock rom i had no problems butnon CM and Miui i did abit of baseband swapping to find the bestbin for them and everything is fine upgrading basebands has given me better signal..ect
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For me O2x is a lol choice.
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Baseband issues :
- calls quality are really bad (for me)
- lags appears when you install apps : the device becomes totally unusable (im wondering if there is a rom that fix this issue)
- wifi error durring connection establisment/ hspa drops connectivity with NO reason.
- Audio playback may lag quite randomly (probably due to stock rom)
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The app install lag is gone in CM, and possibly MoDaCo ROMs.

ICS Custom ROM

Which is the best ICS Custom Rom that you've tried on your Note and why?
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robb13 said:
Which is the best ICS Custom Rom that you've tried on your Note and why?
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Which ever one you like the best? Honestly, there is no such thing as the "best" in the custom ROM world. What suits you best? I don't know, I can't answer that for you. If you want Touchwiz and S-Pen capabilities...there are a few options. Do you like AOSP? MIUI?...cause there are a few of those as well!

robb13 said:
Which is the best ICS Custom Rom that you've tried on your Note and why?
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imlika's AOSP ICS hands down for me. I had issues with partial root permissions with all other ICS releases, but not with AOSP. Also it's slim (no Samsung crapware), fast and can be run in tablet mode with no issues.
The only downside is the video recording doesn't work (missing drivers, will be fixed in time hopefully), and USB connectivity (this can be overcome by using various WiFi file sharing apps from the market).

Okay, I'll play. I'd have to agree. AOSP at the moment is pretty damn flawless, and for most people, the pure Google experience is the preferred one. I also love MIUI to death, and I think the level and ease of customization is unparalleled anywhere in the mobile OS realm.

smalmagal said:
Which ever one you like the best? Honestly, there is no such thing as the "best" in the custom ROM world. What suits you best? I don't know, I can't answer that for you. If you want Touchwiz and S-Pen capabilities...there are a few options. Do you like AOSP? MIUI?...cause there are a few of those as well!
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Thanks, I know there is no best thing in anything in life for that matter. Just want some personal opinions! I just have the Chinese Leaked ICS Rom and I'm looking for something else.
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I use imilka's aosp, mostly because I love the tablet mode capability in that,
and if i want stock, I would use Team Rocket rom, version 1.6 is gonna be released tomorrow and it has lots of fix, So I hear.

[App]Edit your carrier name.

Hey I've decided to share an app I stumble upon.. credits to the developer..
Here is the link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901865
If you don't know what is a carrier. I have nothing to say.
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Is this just for stock roms? Because on CM roms you can change it in cyanogen settings.
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For all roms . Root required .
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Don't see the point in changing that info anyway, what would you replace your carrier name with? your own name? pointless.

I have mine replaced with a dummy "..." because it anoys me to read it all the time I pull down notifications.
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eraldo said:
Don't see the point in changing that info anyway, what would you replace your carrier name with? your own name? pointless.
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Different people have different perspective. Even if I were to put Obamas name on it. Why would you care ~
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I placed my name on it. (Through CM settings.)
It's another bit of customization that makes your phone (or screenshots), unique against everyone else's.

Tried on ICS (CM9) owain's kang, it didnt work
i put "--zArrAs network--", i reboot, and nothing changed,
k maybe im too stupid for this app

zarras said:
Tried on ICS (CM9) owain's kang, it didnt work
i put "--zArrAs network--", i reboot, and nothing changed,
k maybe im too stupid for this app
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The app patches your framework-res, and that file is unique per version of Android (and sometimes by ROM), so I'm guessing it's an app issue. Not being ready for ICS. Since you're on CM9, I'm guessing you could just wait a few weeks, that feature might be built in to the rom itself. (It's built into CM7.)

salisbury_steak said:
I placed my name on it. (Through CM settings.)
It's another bit of customization that makes your phone (or screenshots), unique against everyone else's.
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Yup I also changed it using CM settings.
Little effort for a nice customisation
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Optimus G rom on Nexus 4 actually works!

Hi Guys,
I just tried to flash a stock Optimus G rom on my Nexus 4 and it booted up!
Alot of stuff is working but Wifi/GSM doesnt work =[
I didnt change anything in the ROM! I am using optimus G kernel and build.prop!
The screen looked absoluetely gorgeous!
Anyone willing to help me get a stable ROM?
Thanks!

What do you want from the Optimus G software?
There isn't usually much development unless just for the sake of it.

Aerys said:
Hi Guys,
I just tried to flash a stock Optimus G rom on my Nexus 4 and it booted up!
Alot of stuff is working but Wifi/GSM doesnt work =[
I didnt change anything in the ROM! I am using optimus G kernel and build.prop!
The screen looked absoluetely gorgeous!
Anyone willing to help me get a stable ROM?
Thanks!
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You realize these 2 phones are technicaly not identical? And why would you want to install full stock LG software on a Nexus?

I wouldn't mind having an optimus g ported ROM. Just for the sake of playing around with it. Plus if I recall correctly they did have a few fun features to mess with
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Yeah this might be interesting. I would assume that you would have to take the drivers from google's site and put them in the rom but that's way above my head...anyone willing to do that?
Which rom exactly did you flash?

Aerys said:
The screen looked absoluetely gorgeous!
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I'm betting this was from the kernel Maybe this is a good tip for nexus 4 kernel devs!

Just curious, but would you mind posting how you did this? Also, how much better does the screen work? More importantly, is the camera better (or does it even work)? I've been eyeing this for a while (HERE), and was wondering if I could format/re-partition my device into an Optimus G?
Connor Baker

I would like to see an optimus g based rom since I like trying every version of android. And can you tell us which rom you flashed or just give the link?

Aerys said:
Hi Guys,
I just tried to flash a stock Optimus G rom on my Nexus 4 and it booted up!
Alot of stuff is working but Wifi/GSM doesnt work =[
I didnt change anything in the ROM! I am using optimus G kernel and build.prop!
The screen looked absoluetely gorgeous!
Anyone willing to help me get a stable ROM?
Thanks!
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I bet wifi/gsm would work if you flashed LGOG radio....

Posted a question on the LG Optimus G forums. Anyone wanna try to take a crack at it?
QUESTION IS HERE. CLICK ME! NO, CLICK ME. IT DOESN'T MATTER, JUST CLICK THIS GENERAL BLOCK OF TEXT. IT'S ALL THE SAME FREAKING LINK :FACEBASH:
Connor Baker

Hope someone gets this working, the new LG UI is kinda neat. Wouldn't mind giving it a spin
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Plz someone port the friggin bubble screen unlock!!!!
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Camera doesnt work. Ill try to flash the optimus g radio tomorrow!:laugh:
Can someone add the navigation bar in the framework-res ?
I maybe release a alpha build tomorrow

I've actually been looking for an optimus g port for the nexus 4. I thinks its pretty nice and has good features. I would definitely use it and having options doesn't hurt; isn't that one of the reasons we love android so much ?
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optimus g
I had an optimus g before my Nexus 4. There are quite a few things I miss. The UI is good the camera has a number of better settings and options. I looked being able to use the feature that allowed you to watch a video while texting or really anything else. The bad part is that it is still only ICS. BTW the screen does look much better.

Girn said:
Plz someone port the friggin bubble screen unlock!!!!
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Haha! If there is one thing I love about the opyimus g it is the gorgeous unlock screen
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optic2015 said:
I had an optimus g before my Nexus 4. There are quite a few things I miss. The UI is good the camera has a number of better settings and options. I looked being able to use the feature that allowed you to watch a video while texting or really anything else. The bad part is that it is still only ICS. BTW the screen does look much better.
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I read some variants are already getting Jellybean.
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optic2015 said:
I had an optimus g before my Nexus 4. There are quite a few things I miss. The UI is good the camera has a number of better settings and options. I looked being able to use the feature that allowed you to watch a video while texting or really anything else. The bad part is that it is still only ICS. BTW the screen does look much better.
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You mention the screen looking better. Does the optimus g have the same screen as the nexus 4? I keep hearing how the nexus 4 is washed out but I am satisfied. This makes me want to try a ROM with a kernel that has different color settings. But I'm so satisfied with rooted stock rom that I do not see a reason to change tbh
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shadehh said:
You mention the screen looking better. Does the optimus g have the same screen as the nexus 4? I keep hearing how the nexus 4 is washed out but I am satisfied. This makes me want to try a ROM with a kernel that has different color settings. But I'm so satisfied with rooted stock rom that I do not see a reason to change tbh
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yes it has the same screen. the difference is the calibration of the screen, aka rgb value, gamma value. i have heard the optimus g has a better calibrated screen out of the box. btw if you want the different color settings you dont have to change the rom, its all in the kernel. make a nandroid of your setup and flash a kernel with gamma control, eg faux/franco. this is just a kernel change and your rom will still be the same stock rom, but you will have control over the calibration of your screen. stock is okay and you get used to it, but you would be surprised how much better it can be. oh, and with the kernel you will probably get a faster phone with more battery life. but if you dont like having the custom kernel you could always restore your nandroid

mbucks911 said:
yes it has the same screen. the difference is the calibration of the screen, aka rgb value, gamma value. i have heard the optimus g has a better calibrated screen out of the box. btw if you want the different color settings you dont have to change the rom, its all in the kernel. make a nandroid of your setup and flash a kernel with gamma control, eg faux/franco. this is just a kernel change and your rom will still be the same stock rom, but you will have control over the calibration of your screen. stock is okay and you get used to it, but you would be surprised how much better it can be. oh, and with the kernel you will probably get a faster phone with more battery life. but if you dont like having the custom kernel you could always restore your nandroid
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I might give it a shot. So you are saying battery life stays the same or even improves? Guess I'll keep stock and try another kernel. What would you recommend? I've heard good about Franco's kernel. Guess ill try tomorrow. For now I'll just say good night
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ROM for Optimus 2X?

I tried the Optimus Thrust and Gueste cm7 and cm7 but I am Not satisfied at all! Which one is the best Rom for this phone? Are there any smooth roms with good battery life and short charging time? Im now on old bl but I can simply Update it so no matter about that.
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sainab said:
I tried the Optimus Thrust and Gueste cm7 and cm7 but I am Not satisfied at all! Which one is the best Rom for this phone? Are there any smooth roms with good battery life and short charging time? Im now on old bl but I can simply Update it so no matter about that.
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1. Best rom threads aren't allowed here
2. But to answer your question, there is never one ideal rom. It's a personal preference. What I'd suggest is, look at the few popular roms, like one each on ics, cm10, cm10.1 which are trending currently on the forum(browse in the development section to know more, but don't ask in those threads "is this rom best or better than that other rom" etc.) , and give those a try one by one. Settle on your favorite one among those.
Most out here would agree that there is no best, there is a user's personal favorite. Henceforth, a request and an appeal to other new users to not create a similar thread and use this as a reference.
Regards

sainab said:
I tried the Optimus Thrust and Gueste cm7 and cm7 but I am Not satisfied at all! Which one is the best Rom for this phone? Are there any smooth roms with good battery life and short charging time? Im now on old bl but I can simply Update it so no matter about that.
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I personally think that stock gingerbread is the best one, i know it looks like awful due to LG UI Skins but, my back to life O2x is running like a fresh phone now. CM7 as you mentioned is very good at performance but not at battery life, after my O2x bricked when i was trying to install stock ICS, i was using Nova HD and it is pretty awesome, but i think they stopped the development. If you have any question, you can ask me, i will be glad to help you!:victory:
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As was explained above, the 'best threads' aren't allowed, one reason, it's avoid discussions since every person has a different opinion based on usage, installed apps, installed mods, etc.
I'll close this to avoid more related posts...