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[Q] newbie again

Hi all
I am just getting a head of myself here but I am wondering if I can learn before I start flashing my LG O2X.
I am in Australia and I am wondering which firmware (full stock) is most preferred at the moment?
I read in the firmware sections and it seems as if the not all stock firmware are very stable (Some people are complaining that it sucks out of the juice badly).
so any suggestions (links will help heaps) is much appreciated.
any link to good tutorial to flash the firmware is also greatly appreciated.
Thanks
sorry for the newbie questions

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037751
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Firmware stock
ardabelati said:
Hi all
I am just getting a head of myself here but I am wondering if I can learn before I start flashing my LG O2X.
I am in Australia and I am wondering which firmware (full stock) is most preferred at the moment?
I read in the firmware sections and it seems as if the not all stock firmware are very stable (Some people are complaining that it sucks out of the juice badly).
so any suggestions (links will help heaps) is much appreciated.
any link to good tutorial to flash the firmware is also greatly appreciated.
Thanks
sorry for the newbie questions
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041

Cheers guys!
I am still confused with all this term of base band and firmware used for LG o2x.
On my Samsung if i want to update my stock firmware i just need to go to samfirware download the latest one . Open ODIN as the flashing application, put the downloaded firmware package and press start.
Is this the same process in LG?
Do i need to root first? Where can I download the latest firmware package for LG?
Thanks again guys
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Hello!
This depends...
If you only want the latest firmware provided by LG - just use the LG Update tool, follow its instructions and click start - wait a few minutes and voila.
Only working with an unbranded phone of course - in case of a branded phone you might have to wait for the OTA from your provider.
But you might have to wait at least another 6 Month for the next update from LG - last Update by LG(in Nov.) was to Android 2.3.4 and still has some bugs - ICS(Android 4.0) is in the making but...
If you want root, a custom rom(I would say CM7 is a lot better than stock rom - my opinion) with all the latest updates(i.e. Android 2.3.7 may be an ICS-build for X-mas ) and/or an OC/UV kernel it is a little more complicated.

Thanks for the prompt reply.
So... it sounds like the CM7 has won lots of hearts.
If I want to update mine (stock unbranded), which tutorial should I use?
since I am completely new to LG, any step by step (from the beginning) tutorial will help greatly.
I am after total stability and good battery - I am only using camera/video recording, playing videos, musics, skype/fring/viber and also some small games like angry birds etc.. good GPS lock is a bonus.
So any recommendation is greatly appreciated
Thank you
Medizinmann said:
Hello!
This depends...
If you only want the latest firmware provided by LG - just use the LG Update tool, follow its instructions and click start - wait a few minutes and voila.
Only working with an unbranded phone of course - in case of a branded phone you might have to wait for the OTA from your provider.
But you might have to wait at least another 6 Month for the next update from LG - last Update by LG(in Nov.) was to Android 2.3.4 and still has some bugs - ICS(Android 4.0) is in the making but...
If you want root, a custom rom(I would say CM7 is a lot better than stock rom - my opinion) with all the latest updates(i.e. Android 2.3.7 may be an ICS-build for X-mas ) and/or an OC/UV kernel it is a little more complicated.
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ardabelati said:
Thanks for the prompt reply.
So... it sounds like the CM7 has won lots of hearts.
If I want to update mine (stock unbranded), which tutorial should I use?
since I am completely new to LG, any step by step (from the beginning) tutorial will help greatly.
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Frist things First - backup all you date before you start because the phone RAM/ROM will be wiped!
If your phone comes with Froyo (Android 2.2.2) you could go right ahead and start after the ***-line
...if your phone comes already with GB (Android 2.3.4 – look under setting on the about page!) you need to smartflash a CM7-compatible baseband (i.e. 0725 for Froyo or 0823 as I use it).
Guide to flash baseband – only needed if your phone some with GB(Android 2.3.4)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
A German guide with downloadlinks…
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/lg_op...-lg_optimus_speed_p990_aktuelle_baseband.html
If you try the newest baseband on this page (0823 – 23.08.11) you must flash all 4 files in descending order of filesize – the others are single files which are easier to use.
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The easiest way would be to root the phone with SuperOneClick.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/superoneclick-updated-to-2-2-now-features-zergrush-exploit/
…and then use Clockworkmod (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098745) or Rom Manager to flash the latest KANG, since there aren’t any up to date Nightly’s because the CM7-build bot server is broken.
A Guide is in the Wiki pages for the LG P990…
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/LG_Optimus_2X:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_ROM_Manager
You could use either one of these KANGs…
Rusty:
http://fitsnugly.euroskank.com/gigglebread/p990/
temasek:
http://www.mediafire.com/temasek
koboltzz:
http://www.4shared.com/folder/9Y9RYzQA/_online.html
Don’t forget to flash the latest gapps for GB 2.3.7 (right now AFAIK version from14th Dez.)– you can find them on temaseks-mediafire account.
Just place KANG-Files and Gapps on your SD card before you enter boot recovery.
At the end you need GetRIL or LG RIL versions from the market to update you RIL because the preinstalled baseband of you new phone is almost probably 0725 and CM7 comes always with 0218 – just download GET RIL and hit the install button…
Now you should be good to go.
If you are even more adventurers you could look into the ironkrnL for more performance/powersaving – see my sig. and/or look in the ironkrnL-Thread at xda and flash an ironkrnL after the gapps.
ardabelati said:
I am after total stability and good battery - I am only using camera/video recording, playing videos, musics, skype/fring/viber and also some small games like angry birds etc.. good GPS lock is a bonus.
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So “only” about everything one could do with a Smartphone…
Latest ironkrnL-builds with 00 or 32 ramhack should do it(stability and good battery) - but you might need to set the ring delay between 3000-4000 in the build.prop found in /system (you need a root-capable filemanager/editor i.e. ES Datei Explorer (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop or Rom Tool from the market). I had a problem with the preset delay of 225.
Hope that helped...

[Q] Hong Kong got new update V20E !!!

Any Body has update to V20E in Hong Kong ? anything change ?

I found the previous V20D was quite buggy, quite a few unexplained issues during normal use. I flashed CM7 and happy with it, not interest on stock rom anymore.

I don't want to give up stock rom coz want to know can update to ICS in one day
( Fairy Tail only )

me2, I've updated to 20e, it seems to be a little bit better than 20d.

The Update was disable !!!

Eric_L_2011 said:
I don't want to give up stock rom coz want to know can update to ICS in one day
( Fairy Tail only )
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You don't have to worry about that, you can flash back to stock rom at anytime. I did it few times without any problem.
The thread below described how to a flash stock rom file (.kdz):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327929
It's recommended to download your current kdz rom file from LG web site:
1. open a browser and type this in address bar: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=XXX...XXX
replace XXX...XXX with IMEI number of your phone;
2. it will return a long string contained a URL of a kdz file ('http://csmg.lgmobile.com.....kdz')
3. copy that URL and download that kdz file to your HDD.
i.e. URL for V20D: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP990/AHKGBK/V20d_00/V20D_00.kdz;
In my case, I was using other custom rom before, when LG release GB I flashed my phone back to V10F followed the method above, and then used LG tools on-line upgraded to V20D.

Hi Eric and hkkp,
My experience is CM7 give me a smoother experience and better battery life:
http://bbs.hiapk.com/thread-2931011-1-1.html
However, you need to update the latest CM7 kernel in order to fix the "sleep death" problem:
http://www.4shared.com/folder/9Y9RYzQA/_online.html
Advantage of stock rom is better screen and photo quality.
Someone have modified and improve the stock rom, I have tried and it is better than the stock one. If you really care about the camera and video quality more than smoothness and performance, you should use this:
http://www.angeeks.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1848884&extra=page%3D1%26filter%3Dtypeid%26typeid%3D14%26typeid%3D14
I am look forward to the ICS. CM9 will come up very soon. It will release before the formal LG one.

Our india got same v20e at same nearby date of hong kong.
Its somewhat better and had heridetry proxy settings in wifi. I dint use it long but it was less battery eater. May be it was optimized for asian sim providers.
Sent from my LG-P990 using Tapatalk

switched to MIUI rom now, it has a bit more functions which is useful for me. MIUI + ironKernel + Go Launcher, sounds like a perfect combination.
I believe when LG release ICS, there must be CM9 and/or some other better custom rom out there. I won't go back to stock rom unless I need to bring my phone back to LG repairing centre.

[Q] About flashing a Stable Rom Help

Hi Guys, im not sure if there are still pinoys here, but anyways i was wondering if someone from manila can guide me where and what stable ROM can i use i am familiar on how to flash and root and all that but when i ran though all the threads about Custom roms and Kernels i am kinda confused now im afarid that if i flash a rom like CM7 on my O2X it'll not work the RIL and Baseband Version kinda made me confused. i am not sure if i need to change them or what tomake it work
I just recently updated my phone to 2.3.4 GRJ22 i am on V20d which the BB is 1035.21_20110725 any advise and any help will be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks in advance Guys!!
Joe,

Well I'm not from manilla but I can help of course
Uhm the latest CM7.2 kangs are really stable so if you want to use cm then I think you should flash them right away. As for stock I think guestes rom will also do fine since I've heard many positive reviews about it.
In the dev section you'll also find many threads about flashing the right BB etc. So follow the threads over there and I'm sure that you will get the right BB for your phone.
As for RIL, everything becomes even easier. Just install the GetRIL app (needs root access) and just install one of the many RILs over there.
I hope that everything is clear now
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your baseband is just fine, i have the same..
and get ril will tell you if you have the optimal ril.. i have v10d europe open, but as long as everything works, there is no need to change it

[Q] On bootloaders and BB

Is there a relationship between bootloaders and basebands? I mean, can I use an old BB (say a v20a or v20g) BB with the new bootloader? Anyone tried it? I'm asking because I've flashed a stock ICS (aka v30a BB, new bootloader) and then moved on to ParanoidAndroid by TonyP. But now I wish to test how my 3G behaves on my original BB, but I don't want to re-install everything. If I can keep the new bootloader, a simple nandroid backup will do for the inevitable wipe caused by the BB flashing.

rcoacci said:
Is there a relationship between bootloaders and basebands? I mean, can I use an old BB (say a v20a or v20g) BB with the new bootloader? Anyone tried it? I'm asking because I've flashed a stock ICS (aka v30a BB, new bootloader) and then moved on to ParanoidAndroid by TonyP. But now I wish to test how my 3G behaves on my original BB, but I don't want to re-install everything. If I can keep the new bootloader, a simple nandroid backup will do for the inevitable wipe caused by the BB flashing.
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Install GetRil on your phone (you can find it on Play Store),it'd say you if you BB and you ril are compatible or not.

Spennacchionr said:
Install GetRil on your phone (you can find it on Play Store),it'd say you if you BB and you ril are compatible or not.
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I'm asking about bootloaders, not RILs. Since I'll keep on using PA, I'll use whatever RIL comes with the ROM. As Tonyp explains in the Basebands thread, you don't mess with RILs in CM10 based ROMs (which PA is one of).

You can use v10 v20 bb with no problems at all. I think the best option for cm10 roms is to use old bbs since with v30 bbs cm10 roms show one hour less than it should be. I meab the time is now 8:30 but on a cm10 rom it would show 7:30
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bitdomo said:
You can use v10 v20 bb with no problems at all. I think the best option for cm10 roms is to use old bbs since with v30 bbs cm10 roms show one hour less than it should be. I meab the time is now 8:30 but on a cm10 rom it would show 7:30
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Well, I've never had those time problems. Maybe it's because I don't get time from my network (I try but it seems that they don't send it anyway ).
Since I need some time to do the backup, I'll try flashing the baseband on the weekend and when I have the results I'll post it here.

[Q] Upgrade Issues

Hi All,
I am posting this as I have had issues upgrading my LG 2x from Stock GB. I have tried all upgrades stock ICS ROM, CMs, and other mod ROMs. I have changed basebands, Bootloaders amongst other things. I always have had issues after upgrades, most common of all if massive battery drain (I'm talking 10% an hour).
I have tried CM10.1 by Tonyp last night and had the same problem of battery drain. I was using old BL. Another issue that I faced was some of the apps did not work on mobile data but only on wifi (like Gmail, facebook and Google search)
I was wondering if anyone else had same issues with trying to upgrade and were you able to resolve the issue. Any help/guidance will be appreciated.
Thanks everyone!

anandduvvuri said:
Hi All,
I am posting this as I have had issues upgrading my LG 2x from Stock GB. I have tried all upgrades stock ICS ROM, CMs, and other mod ROMs. I have changed basebands, Bootloaders amongst other things. I always have had issues after upgrades, most common of all if massive battery drain (I'm talking 10% an hour).
I have tried CM10.1 by Tonyp last night and had the same problem of battery drain. I was using old BL. Another issue that I faced was some of the apps did not work on mobile data but only on wifi (like Gmail, facebook and Google search)
I was wondering if anyone else had same issues with trying to upgrade and were you able to resolve the issue. Any help/guidance will be appreciated.
Thanks everyone!
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Hello my friend,
First, are you on ICS or JB now? Old or New Bootloader? Frankly, it is just on convenience...old or new does not have anything special.
Second, you should try a Custom Kernel like Kowalski Kernel for CM 10/10.1/10.2 or Civz / Kind of Birds Kernel/ KK for ICS which will have a major difference towards the battery drain. I use KK126 and I have atleast 3hours+ screen on time...which is more than good for me.
Third, ICS / JB consumes higher battery than the GB...so, dont expect the same battery performance like GB.
Fourth, have you checked your access points on your mobile data settings....settings/call/more/mobile networks/access points (for ICS settings)? check if you are using the correct one of your service provider...check google if you need the correct one for you.
Five, if you are not able to update on ICS, then try a NVflash method (check the link in my signature for the correct thread) and my personal choice would always be the All In One Tool Kit by Spyrosk. You can always get the KDZ file from google and then use the AIOT to flash it....or search the NVflash method Stock ROMs by Stefan or Homero or Topogigi.
after nvflashing the Stock, you can always get root, CWM or TWRP, then a Custom ROM+Kernel...and get there
Last, GOOGLE is one of the best providers of searches and answers
If you still need some answers, then the forum is always open...or you can PM me
Thanks for the understanding. Hope this helps