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[Q] came from Galaxy 9000s on Optimus 2x,any suggestion what do first...?

Hi,
I have few questions for my new 2x p990....
Phone is provider sim locked and rom stock 20l 2.3.4, 20110725 with waranty of 24 months.
If go unlock probably i will lost waranty,but anyone know maybe how can I lock it again if need that?
And if goiing to flash it with any custom rom,latter can i back this one what is on phone,and how can I save this rom for future use if need? thanks
When i use flash tool too back on stock,whether it will be un-rooted? (asked because of waranty)
Tkanks
Now i need some suggestions for custom roms....
what rom you guys prefered to me?
im looking for stock interface but with alot of power this one on phone have only 2000+ on quadrant
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058254&page=1147
I believe that the second post in that link will be of great help to you.
As far as I know you can go back to stock ROM and unroot it if you need to return it for some reason.
As of custom ROMs I've only tried Cyanogen and I pretty much fell in love with it, so I haven't tried any other ROMs but you'll have to see for yourself. A lot of people report different problems while having the same settings so it's kinda personal. For example every 4th post or so in the CM7 thread is about a BSOD while charging... i've had the phone for almost 7 months now (running CM for about 5) and I've had just one three days ago. You'll have to experiment with RIL and BB too probably until you find what's good for you.
Hope that helped a bit. Good luck =]

I think that is better to start here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037751
Flashing will unroot, there is thread with all versions of stock roms which you can flash back if something go wrong.
Root, put recovery on, backup and you can start experimenting .
You can try HorsePower 2x eXtreme kernel on this stock 20l, too, cm7 is not exactly stock .
Start reading...

Ics scaring me

Hi Guys,
I am a new user in the community as well i am a new owner of a galaxy note.I purchased it 3 days back,I have no knowledge about ANDROiD as i have been using NOKIA since last 7 years.
I have a very few simple questions on which i would like to take your EXPERT advice
1.I have updated the FIRMWARE to ICS now.Now after i have updated it i feel that the battery is draining too fast,Just wanted to know how to fix it.
2.Also i have heard that there is a bug in ICS which can brick the phone.How can i check if that bug is there in my Phone or not?
3.Also wanted to know as to how can i make sure that i get atleast 1.5 days from normal use
Please reply back guys as i am very eager to use this fone but when i see the battery backup i feel very disappointed
Please help

dilpreetpuri said:
Hi Guys,
I am a new user in the community as well i am a new owner of a galaxy note.I purchased it 3 days back,I have no knowledge about ANDROiD as i have been using NOKIA since last 7 years.
I have a very few simple questions on which i would like to take your EXPERT advice
1.I have updated the FIRMWARE to ICS now.Now after i have updated it i feel that the battery is draining too fast,Just wanted to know how to fix it.
2.Also i have heard that there is a bug in ICS which can brick the phone.How can i check if that bug is there in my Phone or not?
3.Also wanted to know as to how can i make sure that i get atleast 1.5 days from normal use
Please reply back guys as i am very eager to use this fone but when i see the battery backup i feel very disappointed
Please help
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If you are running stock ICS(which I'm sure you are) you should assume that you are affected by the bug.
Refrain from doing factory reset using the STOCK/CWM recovery as this will trigger the bug even on STOCK recovery. If you have CWM do not do a NANDROID RESTORE.
If you are rooted i suggest flashing a safe custom kernel, a good one that I can
recommend for solid battery life and balanced performance is Speedmod k3-3 just look for it on the development section.
If you don't like custom kernels and prefer stock just do not do the ones I've mentioned above. If you really need to do a factory reset do it on Gingerbread.
Regarding the battery life, there are many factors to consider. First thing that you need to check if your phone is going into deep sleep. Download cpuspy on play store and report back here so we can help you.

HOLY CRAPPPPPP
Well i have already done the FACTORY RESET 2 times but now its working fine so far
So what should i do now?????????????????????????

Also i would like to know if i can switch back to gingerbread os using Skies software?????????????????

You cant use Kies but Id recommend using ODIN because its faster and safer.
Check out dr.ketans guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997, the man is a genius.
His English isnt great, but essentially
Download ODIN
Download whichever stock rom you want (GB)
Set phone to download mode
Connect to Odin
and flash.
His instructions are a lot more detailed (maybe to much so). But if you do this, the dangerous kernel will be gone and youll be safe.

I know where you are coming from being fairly new to the android scene. Have been in it now for about six months and i would consider myself fairly literate. From what you were saying you updated your phone to the official ics version for your phone. Well... The first thing you need to do my friend is read, read, and read some more. Alot of what i know and have learned has been from researching these forums and the web. Rootgalaxynote.com is pretty good for noobs as it usually has videos showing you how to do things step by step but you should also read some of the faq's about rooting and flashing on this site. If i were in your shoes the first thing that i would do would be the following;
1.) root the device using Dr. Keetans method on this site. If you havent done this it wouuld be a good place to egt started. His method will not trigger your phones counter.
2.) I would revert the phone back to its earlier version which would be gingerbread. You can do this by looking in the stock gingerbread roms section under android development on this site. Our fellow senior members have made it fairly easy to find and after reading you should have a pretty good idea of what to do.
3.) Install a kernel that is safe for ics roms such as franco kernel or abyssnote kernel. This should be fairly easy for you to do just make sure you do tue steps exactly as they describe or else you will mess the phone up.
4.) After that you can pick out a custom ics rom which if you are looking for optimal battery consumption this would be the best way to go about it as official ics rom consumes a substantial amount more battery than the sleak, lean more refined custom roms out there. Just be carefull what you choose as some are full of bugs and features not working.
The main thing here is to cover alot of ground and do your homework. Research is key and you always want to stick with sites like xda and a few others. Xda may not be the most user friendly site out there but it contains a wealth of information and iw where the best of the best come together. Hope this helps my friend.

dilpreetpuri said:
HOLY CRAPPPPPP
Well i have already done the FACTORY RESET 2 times but now its working fine so far
So what should i do now?????????????????????????
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If you can still run it fine, then you're good. But from now on refrain from doing things on the recovery until you're on a safe kernel. Some users reported that they were able to do a factory reset to the nth time before encountering the brick. Meaning you can factory reset 999 times and get away with it and on the 1000th time, brick ur device seriously god knows when it will happen.
Just stay away from CWM or Stock recovery for now if you don't know what you're doing just to be safe.
P.S. ICS is nothing to be scared of if you know what you're doing. Do a little research about the hardbrick bug good place
to start reading about it is this POST

Well i completely agree with you mate and i need to do a lot of homework before i make any change.However since i am very new to the terminology used in ANDROID so would like to ask you if there is any website which can explain me a lil bit about these terminologies so that i know what everbody is talking about or is it that i should simply go through the forums and then join all the bits and pieces to get an idea about the terms used.
Also i would like to ask you that "ODIN" is it like another software which is used to flash the FIRMWARE

dilpreetpuri said:
Well i completely agree with you mate and i need to do a lot of homework before i make any change.However since i am very new to the terminology used in ANDROID so would like to ask you if there is any website which can explain me a lil bit about these terminologies so that i know what everbody is talking about or is it that i should simply go through the forums and then join all the bits and pieces to get an idea about the terms used.
Also i would like to ask you that "ODIN" is it like another software which is used to flash the FIRMWARE
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hmm. website... ? well you can start on this website http://developer.android.com/about/index.html and don't forget our ever loved website.. (XDA-DEV)...
Just by snooping, hanging around, munch and digest all you can and soon you'll be able to pick some neat tricks in learning android terminologies in no time at all.
ODIN (PC /Mobile) is a very neat indispensable tool for custom room makers and flashers... With this tool you can always at your disposal.. whilst jump from one custom rom to another, which ever your choice or liking. Changing ROMS is akin to Flashing.. so if you flash a ROM, you are changing your current ROM to whatever ROM you would like to have it installed on your phone.
Every custom ROM has its highlights and lowlights... pick what suits you best and your good to go after. Flashing ROMs with Gingerbread support (if your still in stock GB), assures you no brick at all... Now on the other hand, if your already in ICS(Stock) and would like to flash custom roms with iCS support.. then I do warn you to be wary of it. A lot of people have fallen and have been bitten by the hardbrick bug... Just always be extra careful in doing it.
Cheers bud!

First of all i really thank everyone for their help considering that i am a noob when it comes to android
2ndly i am alos getting an impression that Gingerbread is a better bet as of now till there is a permanent fix for the Bug and secondly i am getting an impression that GB was much better when it comes to the battery backup
Correct me if i am wrong
Alos a clarification
Stock rom means the firmware from SAMSUNG?Am i correct?
Custom rom means that it has been tweaked to avoid any known issues?Am i correct?
Also if i change from custom to stock riom does that hamper the warrenty or not?

dilpreetpuri said:
First of all i really thank everyone for their help considering that i am a noob when it comes to android
2ndly i am alos getting an impression that Gingerbread is a better bet as of now till there is a permanent fix for the Bug and secondly i am getting an impression that GB was much better when it comes to the battery backup
Correct me if i am wrong
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Right
dilpreetpuri said:
Alos a clarification
Stock rom means the firmware from SAMSUNG?Am i correct?
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Correct
dilpreetpuri said:
Custom rom means that it has been tweaked to avoid any known issues?Am i correct?
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dilpreetpuri said:
Also if i change from custom to stock riom does that hamper the warrenty or not?
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Yes! Flash it back to Stock Rom and unroot it. You should be good to go.

You should not worry too much about the bricking bug. If you stay on stock rom and your phone gets bricked you are covered by the warranty. It is not your fault that the phone has that problem.
I also recommend that you ask some friend that has experience to help if you want to flash/root/install custom rom, given that you have little experience with android.

i have just checked in and found this link "Root Your Phone"
This means he is going back to a particular version
Right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV3PLcYbAnU

Dilpreet,
U remind me of myself 2 years back when I was equally inquisitive, enthusiastic but lacking knowledge...
First of all... There is no problem whatsoever if you remain on stock(yes u r right official) Samsung ics provided you don't do factory reset ahead.
2. U need to familiarize yourself with android terminology such as rooting, flashing custom (yes again u r right tweaked) roms, recovery mode, download mode, full wipe, Odin, directly/not directly root able roms etc etc... I am not trying to psyche you out but just giving a word of caution. Unless you know all of these terminologies well (you will get lot of reading on xda on each of this) , PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT ANYTHING. By anything I mean even reverting to GB. U must have updated from GB to iCS OTA (over the air) that is on device itself but this rversal won't be easy unless u fully know what u r doing... so first familiarize urself and then get into it.
3. As regards battery life on stock ics , you can use app named juice defender (available on play store) it has lot of options for battery saving. Besides check if GPS and wifi options are not switched on when not in use... some apps are battery hoggers. Check battery usage under settings ---- battery to see how its doing.
4. There are few safe ics kernels available like what has been told u before by some people in this thread... I would strongly suggest Cm9 or any cm9 based rom like asylum (btw Cm stands for cyanogenmod ) which are smooth and safe & yes extremely battery efficient too.
5. Lastly, I will pm you one apk file which will help you know whether your phone has a brick bug or not... do uninstall that application after you check it. For installing any external app (apk file) you need to go in settings ---- security --- and tick unknown sources
PS: Do click Thanks if I have been of any help mate
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

Nopes... rooting is gaining administrator rights over your phone. In simple terms , being able to access system folder on your phone... Beware, rooting voids warranty.. Please refer Dr. ketan's guide on rooting note on other thread... That's best
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

". Lastly, I will pm you one apk file which will help you know whether your phone has a brick bug or not... do uninstall that application after you check it. For installing any external app (apk file) you need to go in settings ---- security --- and tick unknown sources:"
Thanks for the info mate
And i have already checked the article which helps you to check if your handset is affected or not and what i could understand was that we just have to install the application and then run the application and will generate a result
But what after that?
I mean how ill i come to know which files to look for which will tell us if its affected or not
I am not aware as to which all files to look for
Please help me

It will throw up the result after checking.. u need not look for anything... it will tell u if ur phone is prone to brick bug.. check it urself. Have sent u the apk file already through pm (personal message).
This will just tell you if you are really prone to this bug, nothing beyond that. If you are then you have three options:
1. Stick to stock ics rom but don't do full wipe again
2. Revert to stock GB through Odin
3. Switch to safe ics kernel (and enjoy lovely ics experience without boring Samsung touchwiz)
For the last you will have to root your phone for remaining, rooting not required.
PS: Please press Thanks button if I have helped you anyway
Sent using xda forum app
Device: SGN N7000
ROM: Asylum V.15

dilpreetpuri said:
HOLY CRAPPPPPP
Well i have already done the FACTORY RESET 2 times but now its working fine so far
So what should i do now?????????????????????????
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What ROM are you on exactly??I've heard this brick issue is solved in the ROMS released last month.With CF-root 5.6 it's even safe to wipe.But no one dares to try apparently so it needs confirmation.

I am on 4.0.3
Any help guys??????????????????????

dilpreetpuri said:
HOLY CRAPPPPPP
Well i have already done the FACTORY RESET 2 times but now its working fine so far
So what should i do now?????????????????????????
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Lol...I know just how you feel, searching for answers!

[Q] First-Time Custom ROM&/Kernel, need Answers

Hello
I've spent the last 24 hours browsing the O2x section of XDA, and decided that I might change the ROM and/or kernel. I'm considering either Paranoid Android or DjangoManouche ROMs with the KingOfBirds Kernel (If i go with DM) or Kowalski Kernel. However, I have some questions that I just can't find the yes/no answer for. Would anyone be able to answer these for me?..
1. I am running Stock Rooted ICS V30A with CWM v6.0.1.5, busybox and adb installed, which I assume I achieved through steps 3 and 8 on the AIO toolkit because I didn't do anything else.
Does this translate to "I am on the new partition layout with EXT4, have cwm recovery and can proceed to install kernels and ROMS for the new partition layout"?
2. I generally use my p990 for gaming, movies and internet yet still using it as a phone at school. None of the kernels (Kowalski's or KingOfBirds) I am looking at using state whether or not they have Tegra H/W acceleration support, which I do not want to loose. Do the above/all kernels for the p990 support H/W acceleration? :fingers-crossed:
3. Do the kernels and ROMs above still allow me to edit vold.fstab and have a 32gb internal memory from my sd card?
4. I see a lot of people saying CM10 is the best, but a lot of posts with questions and fixes for bugs with it. Any users of this one able to tell me if it is stable and would be suitable for me (see question 2)?
And if you are using DM or Paranoid Android, what are they like for someone who wants a nice fast stable O2X?
5. Will backing my apps up with Titanium and zipping my internal storage be enough to save my game data? $9m on Hill Climb Racing I don't want to loose.
6. When I am changing, should I format my phone in cwm, and then flash the kernel after ROM? (eg DM -> KingOfBirds)

hi there! i'll try to answer some of your questions:
1) you are on the new bootloader and should flash rom's for this particular setting(this doesn't necessarily mean you can't go back to the old bootloader-search for unbrick tutorial in development section)
2) from what i know they do(someone correct me if i'm wrong)
3)i don't know
4)i can assure you that official cm10 is an excellent rom and you should try it ) (i for one never had any major problems(bug call,bsod) and will return to it after some testing )
5) i think it will do just fine
6)every custom rom has some guiding points in the first post(and second and maybe third ) ) please do follow them and you will have no trouble.
good luck!

vader20 said:
hi there! i'll try to answer some of your questions:
1) you are on the new bootloader and should flash rom's for this particular setting(this doesn't necessarily mean you can't go back to the old bootloader-search for unbrick tutorial in development section)
2) from what i know they do(someone correct me if i'm wrong)
3)i don't know
4)i can assure you that official cm10 is an excellent rom and you should try it ) (i for one never had any major problems(bug call,bsod) and will return to it after some testing )
5) i think it will do just fine
6)every custom rom has some guiding points in the first post(and second and maybe third ) ) please do follow them and you will have no trouble.
good luck!
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Thanks a million vader I'm going to give CM10 a shot on that note, but like you said if someone can confirm for sure if the H/W acceleration works that would be great too.

I don't think that h/w acceleration is something that lacks in the post-cm9 roms. After lg released both official ics, sources and our cm device maintainer aremcee(ricardo) got hold of them all stock roms and cm variants have hwa. I can confirm that tonyp, in his ParanoidAndroid has the option to assign which app to use hwa

vader20 said:
I don't think that h/w acceleration is something that lacks in the post-cm9 roms. After lg released both official ics, sources and our cm device maintainer aremcee(ricardo) got hold of them all stock roms and cm variants have hwa. I can confirm that tonyp, in his ParanoidAndroid has the option to assign which app to use hwa
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Cool ok, Thanks again Just one last question - should I install kernels before/after zip if not specified by creator?I think I'm going to try pengus77's kernel and CM10 build for the new bootloader.

Flash the kernel after you're done with the rom. Cheers!

vader20 said:
Flash the kernel after you're done with the rom. Cheers!
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That was the last question hopefully Backing up my phone atm (done cwm, titanium and AIO backups, i should be covered ) and then I'm going to shoot this rom and kernel at it. I'll post back how it goes.

[Q] P880

Welcome!
Yesterday brand new P880 landed in my hands. It would be great to get maximum performance from device but I'm new to android. Couple of posts about that on forum wasn't clearly enough for me. I dont want to be guided by the hand because I know that's kind of boring in 882 time's in a row. I want to know what tool and order to use for it?which mod and kernel i should use and what free apps is the best for music and movies? Thank's for help and sorry for my crappy english.

marcin3595p said:
Welcome!
Yesterday brand new P880 landed in my hands. It would be great to get maximum performance from device but I'm new to android. Couple of posts about that on forum wasn't clearly enough for me. I dont want to be guided by the hand because I know that's kind of boring in 882 time's in a row. I want to know what tool and order to use for it?which mod and kernel i should use and what free apps is the best for music and movies? Thank's for help and sorry for my crappy english.
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All that is covered 999 times so far and i can tell that you dont like to read forums.
Basicly for best rom you must test couple of them to see witch one fit you the moust i whould recomend JellyBeer - CM 10.1 (latest stable build)-Carbon-ReVolt or any other rom you like to flash and test.For kernels i definetly recomend custom kernel warewolf-iodak-optimus prime kernel.And yes you must test them to see witch one is best for you.Also u can get stock LG rom with some changes and custom kernel running on your device...Afterall you must devote some time to your phone if u want to make it work the way you like.Sorry no easy answer and sollution for your question.

First of all, thank You for answer. Second 'yeah' I'dont like to loose time for searching answer in sea of answers.I know that's annoying to talking about it for 999 times and that's why I'm greatfull. Back to topic, can You tell me what order i should keep to start modding?

marcin3595p said:
First of all, thank You for answer. Second 'yeah' I'dont like to loose time for searching answer in sea of answers.I know that's annoying to talking about it for 999 times and that's why I'm greatfull. Back to topic, can You tell me what order i should keep to start modding?
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1. upgrade to official jellybean firmware, 20a/b/c, if you haven't already
2. root
3. unlock bootloade
4. install custom cwm recovery
5. flash roms and kernels as you see fit ;=

Flying_Bear said:
1. upgrade to official jellybean firmware, 20a/b/c, if you haven't already
2. root
3. unlock bootloade
4. install custom cwm recovery
5. flash roms and kernels as you see fit ;=
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Just some quick steps to add > Update to Euro Open 20a > Root > Unlock > Download Rom Manager from Play store>Install Clock Work Mode from it (if you want Touch u have to pay for it (i have regular CWM and everything works fine))> MAKE backup of your current Stock rom (helped me in a couple situations) via CWM>Pick up custom ROM you like flesh it + flash kernel you like and start to have fun

That's almost all i want to know. Where do i get kernel? Is it merged with ROM or is it stand-alone feature? which one goes as first to device?

Upgrade from 2.2.2

My mother has an old OB with 2.2.2
I want to update it with a ROM stable for everyday use. And which would not require maintenance.
Which ROM is recommended and how to upgrade from 2.2.2?
Main app used is WhatsApp

jesrani said:
My mother has an old OB with 2.2.2
I want to update it with a ROM stable for everyday use. And which would not require maintenance.
Which ROM is recommended and how to upgrade from 2.2.2?
Main app used is WhatsApp
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Marvel 9 with this patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27486197#post27486197
Marvel 9 (GB) is about as stable as stable can be. Don't mess with anything else FOR SOMEONE ELSE, especially family.

androcraze said:
Marvel 9 with this patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27486197#post27486197
Marvel 9 (GB) is about as stable as stable can be. Don't mess with anything else FOR SOMEONE ELSE, especially family.
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Now my 8 year old is going to use this mainly as a music player and maybe basic games, without SIM. Maybe we will put a SIM if needed sometimes. Which ROM would you then recommend. How is Nameless?

jesrani said:
Now my 8 year old is going to use this mainly as a music player and maybe basic games, without SIM. Maybe we will put a SIM if needed sometimes. Which ROM would you then recommend. How is Nameless?
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Again, for battery life, stability, and performance, I wouldn't put anything else on a P970/OB higher than Gingerbread (Marvel 9).
ICS (4.0) was factory on the P970, and it was buggy and unstable. I did enjoy ICS on the OB, when it was working; I reverted back to GB on the OB and never looked back.
There are JellyBean (4.1) and KitKat (4.4) ROMs for the OB (Nameless, among others); expect more charging time and features/functions that don't work.
I appreciate what the developers are doing with the P970, and many users enjoy "bleeding edge" updates. But at the end of the day, I value stability over everything else; the P970 with GB "works".

androcraze said:
Again, for battery life, stability, and performance, I wouldn't put anything else on a P970/OB higher than Gingerbread (Marvel 9).
ICS (4.0) was factory on the P970, and it was buggy and unstable. I did enjoy ICS on the OB, when it was working; I reverted back to GB on the OB and never looked back.
There are JellyBean (4.1) and KitKat (4.4) ROMs for the OB (Nameless, among others); expect more charging time and features/functions that don't work.
I appreciate what the developers are doing with the P970, and many users enjoy "bleeding edge" updates. But at the end of the day, I value stability over everything else; the P970 with GB "works".
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Thanks. Will give it a try. Do I need to Root first and install CWM? I downloaded TantrumsMod CWM but it says rooted phone needed. I could not find proper thread for rooting. Can you please direct me.

jesrani said:
Thanks. Will give it a try. Do I need to Root first and install CWM? I downloaded TantrumsMod CWM but it says rooted phone needed. I could not find proper thread for rooting. Can you please direct me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
Read them thoroughly. When you fully understand, go back and re-read again.
I rooted my Froyo 2.2.2 P970, just as you need to do. "Blackjack" was the only tool that seemed to work for me.

androcraze said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
Read them thoroughly. When you fully understand, go back and re-read again.
I rooted my Froyo 2.2.2 P970, just as you need to do. "Blackjack" was the only tool that seemed to work for me.
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I read those pages but couldn't find any "BlackJack" app. Stil confused. I have lot of experience in rooting Samsung but LG is new for me.

jesrani said:
I read those pages but couldn't find any "BlackJack" app. Stil confused. I have lot of experience in rooting Samsung but LG is new for me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14458927&postcount=1
Blackjack is the second listing under "includes".
I think it's in "UPK".

androcraze said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14458927&postcount=1
Blackjack is the second listing under "includes".
I think it's in "UPK".
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Thank you for all the help. I have updated my OB!!