ROOT
DO IT YOURSELF
FOLLOW THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL by wagstuff13
Wanna make your own rooted software? It's quite simple, due to navossoc! Thanks for this guide and the tool.
[TOOL] Lg Extract Tool
Follow the guide, and first extract the kdz file into a cab file. Extract this cab file, then you ll get a v00y.wbd file and a LGP970.dll. 00 represents your SW version, e.g. 10 or 20 and y stands for a letter like B,N,...
So you e.g. get a file called v20N.wdb file.
Then again open the programm in cmd and extract the wdb file (see in the link above). Be sure it is in the same folder as the lgextract.exe file, or add the patch of the file. Copying it to the same folder is the easier solution
Now you ll get a new folder and in it a few bin files and one fls file.
First cd ti the new bin folder.
You need to add up all the files with this command:
copy /b "LGP970_AP
[*].bin" "LGP970_AP.bin"
Now you have a flashable bin and fls file for Smartflashtool.
If you wanna root it, you need Ubuntu or another linux distribution, which supports the dd command.
Then follow THIS
It's really easy, so dont ask for rooted software anymore, but make it on your own.
To flash and actually root the SW, you need to follow THIS guide, from Step 2 on, and it will be perfectly rooted and you can be sure, that noone patched anything else in your software, cause you made it on your own
Now you can link to this post directly, if anyone is asking for ANY rooted version
There already is an updated tool, which does the unpacking and injecting CWM automatically. I am sorry, but I dont have time, to update the post, so here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692191
Here you can get every kdz firmware, you need: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1
More more detailed information will be found here
Catching a logcat:
Whenever you QQ (cry) around because anything doesnt work, every dev can only guess, what s your problem. If you wanna provide the necessary information to him, give him a logcat and he will be happy and fix the bug you are getting.
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So here is what you need to do, before you report the next bug/error to your dev.
1. Download QtADB from HERE (Find their HP here: http://qtadb.wordpress.com/)
2. Extract it to some place you wanna have it.
3. Now Open QtADB.exe
4. Connect your phone in debug mode
5. Click logcat on the left side (it's the last one)
6. Now Reproduce the problem, that you have, like force closes or other stuff.
7. Maybe reproduce it a second time
8. Push ctrl+A to mark all the lines
9. Right click it and choose, export selected to file
10. Save it to a place, where you can refind it.
11. Upload it somewhere (e.g. mediafire.com)
12. Post in the corresponding thread and give them a description of the error, so they know, what they need to look for and the link to the uploaded logcat.
This will improve a lot of ROMs around here, cause everyone uses it, but hardly anyone (including myself) can contribute to cooking/deving. So do us all the favour, that if you experiance an error and it's cause by the ROM and not a buggy installation, make a logcat and post it to the threads of the devs
Here is how it typically looks (Zeus ROM v4.02 + LG kernel without dimming light):
Code:
01:05:11.781 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:05:11.781 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED
01:05:11.781 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:451:handleBatteryUpdate()] handleBatteryUpdate
01:05:27.203 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:05:27.203 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.TIME_TICK
01:05:27.203 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:441:handleTimeUpdate()] handleTimeUpdate
01:05:28.515 Warning Watchdog 1351 Watchdog Big Brother Watching : com.android.server.PowerManagerService
01:05:28.515 Warning Watchdog 1351 Watchdog Big Brother Watching : com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService
01:05:28.515 Warning Watchdog 1351 Watchdog Big Brother Watching : com.android.server.WindowManagerService
01:05:54.656 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:05:54.656 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED
01:05:54.656 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:451:handleBatteryUpdate()] handleBatteryUpdate
01:06:04.937 Error LockPatternKeyguardView 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:344:onReceive()] showAlmostAtAccountLoginDialog()
01:06:04.937 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:347:onReceive()] received broadcast android.intent.action.BATTERY_CHANGED
01:06:04.937 Debug KeyguardUpdateMonitor 1351 [KeyguardUpdateMonitor.java:451:handleBatteryUpdate()] handleBatteryUpdate
Added ADB package, from my PC, which is needed from QtADB... See attachments
More detailed information to come here, like governors and schedulers, ...
This is going to be a big NOOB how to, since I read the same questions OVER AND OVER again! If anyone then asks a question, that is already answered here, just redirect them here and close/delete their thread.
I am sorry for not having updated this in a long time, but there is simply stuff, that seems more important to me, than Android
Important Terms:
NooB: My own definition: A person who is new to a subject and knows hardly anything about it. And since you read this, you seem to be one of them Since I am reading and thinking this in this moment, I am, too
CWM: Clock Work Mod (Recovery Menu)
SFT: Smartflashtool
B2C: Lg Mobile Update Tool
ADB: a command prompt, which is very power- and usefull. Instead, you can also use THIS(credits to achyut)
SoD: Screen of Death, which means, that your phone is frozen, and you can't do anything at all. Often combined, with a heating up, of the device.
su/SU: Can have two meanings, either the the Superuser rights, that permit programms/apps root privileges, or superuser binaries (a part of the Superuser app).
UV: Undervolting, which means setting a lower voltage to your CPU/GPU
--> Saves battery, may cause instability.
OC: Overclocking, means setting higher speed to your CPU/GPU
-->Higher speed, but mostly also higher battery drain, or instability.
Nandroid: A backup of the whole system, made with CWM, can be restored within minutes.
OTA: Over The Air, Update via Wifi/network, I suggest you not do use it.
FC: Force Close, error with apps, which forces them to be closed.
chmod: Set permissions to a file. E.g. make it read/writeable.
Lets start with ROMs/kernels:
ROM is practicly the whole Operating System of your android device. It includes all software needed, plus a kernel.
Then there are kernels, which mostly tweak some stuff, in order to save battery, provide more speed, provide stuff like OC(overlocking) and UV(undervolting).
A modified kernel is not a whole ROM! It only is additionally to a ROM, in order to tweak it
A kernel is the HEART of a ROM. (Thanks to gabwerkz) Also see here: Kernel
AVAILABLE ROMs:
There are several ROMs:
Stock Roms:
Froyo (Android 2.2.x) (V10x)
Gingerbread (GB) (Android 2.3.x) (v20x)
Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) (Android 4.0) Not yet officially available for our device yet.
Custom ROMs
Based on Froyo:
Nova ROM
Pays ROM
Based on Gingerbread:
Zeus ROM
Noa ROM
Marvel ROM
Lemmings ROM
Optimus MAX ROM
several Versions of Suppressed ROM
Marvel v9
Stock ROM Nandroids
Marvel v B, different bases
Based on CM7:
CM7 Tant ROM
Boype's Kang (ROM+Kernel)
Blindsmoke ROM
LewaOS ROM
CICI ROM, Mokee OS
MIUI 2:
Miui 2 Flatzki
Original CM7, which is a Gingerbread ROM build from scratch.
Based on ICS:
Ultrasound ROM
My pride FOP CM9/AOKP
Tezian ROM
Blur ROM
Pandroid ROM
Paranoidandroid ROM
[4.0.4][V30B] XXX Rom
Marvel v D
[ROM+KERNEL][ICS] V30B Repack pure
[P970][ROM] SUPRESSED ROM
[ROM][REPACK] KU5900 ICS
[ROM][4.0.4] IceBOOM
MIUI 4
[ICS] Ultrasound ROM v4 v30C/A (New)
[ROM][ICS] [AROMA] [v30b] Marvel ICS
[ROM][Stock] Marvel Full ROM
[ROM] IZS v0.4 [ICS 4.0.4 V30C] by Huexxx ...
Based on Jellybean:
[ROM 4.1.2 - 4.2] JELLYBAM
[ROM][4.1/4.2][CM10/10.1] Black Jelly Bean Project
[ROM][CM10] (CAMERA,AUTOBRIGHTNESS,AGPS) Dark Mod
PARANOIDANDROID JB
[ROM 4.1.2 - 4.2] JELLYBAM
[ROM][JB:4.1.2] PACman V18.0.0 [AOKP]+[PARANOID]+[CM10] All-In-One
[JellyBean][ROM][4.1.2] Slim Bean
[ROM][CM10][MIUI 2.11.30] EMINENT ROM
[ROM] MIUI V5 Official v3.4.12 Multilanguaje
[JB 4.2.2][ROM]Mackay ROM
[CM10.1|4.2.2][Unofficial] JellyBeer
[ROM][JB 4.2.2][PA3.1.5][PAC22.1.0][AOKP-MR1][CM10.1]P.A.C. man ROM
[ROM][JB] [4.2.2] Avatar ROM for LG Optimus Black (p970)
[ROM/THEME][CM10] OPTIMUS Z ROM | XPERIENCE
[ROM][4.2.2]WizardRom
These are not all by far, so just head over to the Developer Section and check the others out on your own.
Available Kernels:
Froyo:
Nova Kernel, watch out this is not a ROM! It is a modified kernel for CM7 ONLY until now!
Gingerbread-Kernel:
Huexxx kernel, another CM custom kernel
Quasar Kernel for NOVA ROM
ICS kernels:
My blue and white LED kernels
ZeroGravityKernel
v30c Kernel Compiled with Linaro
[Kernel][3.0.8] StrongAccord Kernel for ICS based roms
Find Huexxx' Diana kernel in his blog
Jellybean kernels
Makay ROM kernel
ZeroGravityKernel
What's the best ROM for you:
If you wonder what's the best ROM for you go to: Best ROM for Optimus Black
Or go here: Best ROM for Optimus Black
I gave some information to the ROMs here, and which MIGHT fit you best, just try them.
Root:
Why would u want it?
Cause this gives you something like admin privileges in windows.
This allows you to modify/add, delete,... files, that ususally are protected.
It also allows you to install ClockWorkMod, which in turn allows you to flash custom ROMs, which we all like so much, because of their smoothness, battery saving possibilities, OCing, UVing, and so on
ROOT ON Froyo (2.2.x, v10x)
For the v10x Versions (Froyo, Android 2.2.x), BlackJack should work in most cases, find it here:
[STARTER] Upgrade Kit 3.6 | Apps 1.9 | Root, Flash, Unbrick, Tuts...
Also find a CWM installer in this package, or download ROM Manager from android market and install CWM (ClockWorkMod) from there.
CWM gives you the possibility, to boot to a special kind of OS, that allows you to delete data, mount system, data,... And most important flash .zip files.
If a version cant be rooted by using Blackjack, try SOC (SuperOneClick).
If this still doesnt work, leave a comment, of your version and a link or description, of how to root it.
You also might wanna try UnlockRoot.
ROOT FOR Gingerbread (V20x, 2.3.x)
For v20x(GB, Android 2.3.x): ROOT V20x
see v20a UAE: ROOT v20a (made by myself, hope it works)
see v20S: ROOT v20sYou can download a pre-rooted V20s here. Follow the link HERE
If you still are unable to root it, discuss it here: [Q] How to root P970 Gingerbread V20N
OR here: LGE P970 V20* GB Rooting
DO IT YOURSELF
FOLLOW THIS VIDEO TUTORIAL by wagstuff13
To flash and actually root the SW, you need to follow THIS guide, from Step 2 on, and it will be perfectly rooted and you can be sure, that noone patched anything else in your software, cause you made it on your own
There already is an updated tool, which does the unpacking and injecting CWM automatically. I am sorry, but I dont have time, to update the post, so here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692191
Here you can get every kdz firmware, you need: http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1
Root on ICS:
It's really simple. Download: THANKS TO ILKO for the clean installer.
Install, run, reboot your phone and your done
Please do not try to install CWM on ICS. You'll get a security error and will have to unbrick your device!
If you already have ICS stock on your phone, there is a simply procedure, that will allow you to get CWM again, but you'll have to install a new ROM via Smartflashtool.
1. You need a V20 ROM, that has been patched with CWM, like THIS ONE.
2. You need Smartflashtool
3. Download Superuser.zip from here: http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip and put it on your SD card.
4. Unpack the V20S patched .7z file
5. Flash the .bin file using SFT
6. Your phone will reboot to recovery
7. Do a factory reset and if you wanna stick with a rooted v20S, just flash the superuser.zip and reboot. If you already want to install a custom ROM, just put that on your sd card and flash it (see how to install a custom ROM).
8. Reboot and enjoy your new ROM
The UNROOT
If you wanna unroot your device, why so ever, the easiest way is to use Unlock Root (Link above) open it, connect your phone via USB, enable Debugging Mode and click unroot. If you wanna unroot it, e.g. to be able to send it back to LG on warranty, better use the method below, to unbrick your device with R&D tool.
Because like this, you will get back an unrooted device, which has also been hardresetted. So LG will hardly/never get a clue, that it has ever been rooted.
Dont forget to format your SD card as well
How to install Custom ROM's
First of all, you need a rooted phone already. See above, how to do it
Then you need to install CWM (Clock Work Mod), you can do this e.g. by downloading ROM Manager, install it, open it
and find Install Clockwork Mod Recovery. Hit it, wait some seconds and click LGE optimus Black. Wait again, till the file has been downloaded and installed and your all set Now you can reboot into Recovery, with the second option. It says, what it does: Reboot to recovery
Now grab the ROM you desire the most and download the zip. Plug your phone to the PC (via USB) open up the folder of your SD card, and copy the file you downloaded in there. Dont copy it into a subfolder, since it will only be harder to find.
Now go back to ROM Manager and click reboot recovery, or if you have adb installed, just type reboot recovery in a terminal on your pc.
You are in recovery menu now.
First of all do a nandroid backup (explained on top). To do so, go to Backup and Restore, then Backup and wait.
It will now make a complete backup of the whole system, settings, and so on.
If something goes wrong during the installation of the new ROM, you can simply revert back to the state you had before.
Your ready to install the new ROM now.
Now it depends, on if you only update a ROM, like CM, or if you install a completely new ROM.
If you install a new ROM, do a full wipe. This means, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, go to advanced, wipe dalvik, wipe battery stats and go back. now select install zip from SD card. Then choose zip from sdcard and then select the file you downloaded.
Wait till all is set up and enjoy your new ROM
If you only update a ROM, follow the instructions given in the thread about the ROM.
What to do if the Update failed?
Well it depends on how much you failed, what u had installed before and if Huexxx Recovery fix was applied.
First scenario:
Huexxx's patch was applied in the ROM before.
This enables to boot to recovery by repeatedly pushing a hard key, like volume- or g-key directly after you start the phone.
Push em fast, while the softkeys are flashing(turn on and off). As soon as they stop flashing, you will be in recovery and can either restore a backup, or install another zip file.
Second scenario:
CWM is still enterable via adb.
You first of all need to download and "install" ADB.
Best will be, to simply extract the files to C: and also rename the new folder to a short term like "ADB" without "".
Then open the command prompt, navigate to the folder of adb: e.g.
Code:
C:
cd ADB
cd adb
Now you should be in the adb folder, where you can find adb.exe and some other files.
If not, check out, how it is called and navigate there in another way.
"cd" means change directory, so if you didnt rename it to ADB, but e.g. ADB-sdk, type cd ADB-sdk instead.
Ok, now simply type adb reboot recovery and wait.
Now your phone should restart to Recovery Mode.
But watch out, if you do this with a working ROM, and forgot to install CWM, you will get a factory reset!
Third scenario:
None of the above worked. Then you have no chance, but to to use the unbricking method below. Then root your device, install CWM and you can have a new try
Unbricking:
Your Phone doesnt boot anmore or only shows the LG screen contantly!
If your phone is stuck in bootloop, have a look in here: SMARTFLASHTOOL
You can download the patched V20s from ABOVE or take the v10a from here
Flash with R&D Tool:
The upper is the easier and faster solution, but if you really need R&D Testtool, because Smartflash didnt help, grab R&D tool HERE(it's in the package), and then follow THIS guide
You can also use the latter method, if you wanna return your phone on warranty. But I would make a Factory reset afterwards anyway. And don't forget to remove all files from your SD card as well, since this could show them as well, that the phone might have been rooted.
Themes And Apps
Themes are modifications to the look of your UI (UserInterface). This gives your Operating System a different Look.
There are a lot of things, you need to pay attention to.
For example there are ODEXED = easier on space, tougher on tweaking and ram usage (just a short explanation)
and Deodexed = easier to tweak, lighter on ram, heavier on space
Find more information on this HERE
Now you need to know, if your ROM is odexed, or deodexed. You mostly find information on this directly in the thread of the ROM you are using (see above).
If you know what kind of ROM you are using, go to the Themes link above and choose whatever you like. There is almost always written, for which specific ROM this was made (e.g. Zeus ROM, Stock GB, stock Froyo,...) And mostly, if you need a odexed or deodexed Version of a ROM, or not.
It's pretty much like odexed files also work on deodexed Software, but not the other way around. (NOT ALWAYS)
Then you encounter bugs like missing statusbar, display bugs, glitches, ...
So check if the theme you are willing to try will REALLY work for your device.
If you wanna make your own Themes, check out UOT KITCHEN Or these two threads: HERE AND HERE Credits to gabwerkz and Huexxx.
More to come, leave comments with topics, I am supposed to add, or critics
To come
Whatever you want me to post here
Couldnt find what you were looking for? Did you already use the search in upper right corner?
If not, go to Q&A section and post your questions there pls.
Only post here, if I am supposed to add something, or explain it a better way
AND THANK ME IF IT HELPED YOU OUT!
N00BY0815 said:
A kernel is not a whole ROM! It only is additionally to a ROM, in order to tweak it
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Just a correction. Kernel is not an addition, it is the heart of a ROM. May it be stock or modified.
Insert "A modified kernel" at the beginning without modifying your sentence.
N00BY0815 said:
A modified kernel is not a whole ROM! It only is additionally to a ROM, in order to tweak it
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yup, kernel is not addition
about kernel from wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)
gabwerkz said:
Just a correction. Kernel is not an addition, it is the heart of a ROM. May it be stock or modified.
Insert "A modified kernel" at the beginning without modifying your sentence.
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I suppose you could always say that a "custom" kernel is an addition... the stock kernel is already there.
avcosta said:
I suppose you could always say that a "custom" kernel is an addition... the stock kernel is already there.
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No, it's not. It is overwritten. It's not an addition, but a replacement.
Hi... Thanks for the NOOB info.... just requesting HOW TO unroot V20B for NOOB...
Thanks,
NOOB from Malaysia
oato7 said:
Hi... Thanks for the NOOB info.... just requesting HOW TO unroot V20B for NOOB...
Thanks,
NOOB from Malaysia
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Can you tell me, why anyone with a rooted phone would want it? I mean, sending it back to the provider for repair or similar is a reason, I can understand, but what are other reasons? Idk if it's enough to flash it with smartflash and afterward go to hidden menu and do a factory reset, but I guess this should work fine
Any suggestions on this? Or maybe the R&D tool and workaround?
This is not a Q&A thread
Do not post questions in this thread, they will be reported and deleted.
Zaihanzainal said:
dude...... read the first post...............
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The means to unroot isn't in the first post, and the OP is discussing this issue with him so - don't post unnecessary chides, it is a legitimate question, posted before I warned that this isn't a Q&A thread. Hopefully the answer will be included in the OP, as it is something that will be asked - over and over again .
N00BY0815 said:
AND THANK ME IF IT HELPED YOU OUT!
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You have helped me out quite a few times earlier and now I thank you for the "real thing": being generous enough to go through the trouble of making things easier to everyone else. That takes patience and a really good deal of generosity. And maturity above everything else.
When I began working with IT by 1981 I was nice to my peers. Then I became more and more technical and efficient at my job, and harder and harder at my peers and everyone else.
In return (despite all my capacity) I only drew drawbacks. My career sank. I had to start it all over again, with a different drive. ;-)
Today IT is just a hobby, and it's encouraging to see that at least a few of the most gifted people are showing that gift and contempt are not always bound to each other! :-D
Attitudes like yours, although they don't warrant you (1) a $300K/Y job, they DO warrant you (2) a very, very nice feeling that is hard to describe (albeit I suspect that you already know it) and (3) raise the suspicion that there's really a God and that (4) we are really above the rest of the animal kinds. I hope you get all four.
Congratulations and just forgive me for the last kitsch words
Whammamoosha said:
You have helped me out quite a few times earlier and now I thank you for the "real thing": being generous enough to go through the trouble of making things easier to everyone else. That takes patience and a really good deal of generosity. And maturity above everything else.
When I began working with IT by 1981 I was nice to my peers. Then I became more and more technical and efficient at my job, and harder and harder at my peers and everyone else.
In return (despite all my capacity) I only drew drawbacks. My career sank. I had to start it all over again, with a different drive. ;-)
Today IT is just a hobby, and it's encouraging to see that at least a few of the most gifted people are showing that gift and contempt are not always bound to each other! :-D
Attitudes like yours, although they don't warrant you (1) a $300K/Y job, they DO warrant you (2) a very, very nice feeling that is hard to describe (albeit I suspect that you already know it) and (3) raise the suspicion that there's really a God and that (4) we are really above the rest of the animal kinds. I hope you get all four.
Congratulations and just forgive me for the last kitsch words
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Thank you very much, for such an encouraging post I like and appreciate it very much. But there is one thing, that I can't stop wondering about, how could I help you out already? I mean you should probably know more bout IT and programming and stuff than me... Just curious Anyway, I like to help ppl out a lot. I also do this in real life a lot, but the problem is, that a lot of ppl dont pay you back at all. Just using one's knowledge/money/whatever and not giving back anything, or even ignoring advices and stuff is something I hate the most! Just like some of the Noobs here. I have nothing against questions and there never will be a stupid one, so dont stop asking, it is an important part in life. But I hate the ignorant noobs, that dont even try to use the search, dont look around in the forum, are simply too lazy, to look around but simply create their own threads, with questions, or information, that can already be found here. And mostly you can't only find it once, but already several times, because of them.
So dont stop asking, but use search first, pls... I'm also still a noob, so I also gotta ask a lot of questions, and this will never stop, until I either throw away all the IT around me, a solar storm makes it impossible for us to use any kind of IT, or I am dead
So to all the others here, share your knowledge with the ones, who also would like to have it. I also know, that it is time consuming, but trust me, giving, will mostly/always be warranted in any way later. I believe in karma and who gives good, will receive good. So maybe one day, when you dont have time/dont wanna mod anymore, but still wanna use good modded software, you need someone else to do it for you and who could do this better, but a person, that learned from you? So I never will stop supporting this community as long, as I got some time.
And I also know, I was writing a lot now and better stop now
Just one last thing, keep me posted, if we need some information added, so it can be found more easily, as long as it can be explained in a way, even I will understand
N00BY0815 said:
Thank you very much, for such an encouraging post I like and appreciate it very much. But there is one thing, that I can't stop wondering about, how could I help you out already? I mean you should probably know more bout IT and programming and stuff than me... Just curious
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It depends on the time frame.
I know a lot of old-school stuff that is still valid, but when it comes to Android I'm a complete moron. Got my OB by Oct 2011 and I'm still trying to leave the craddle. BTW this OB is my first SP, and I wanted to take the most out of it.
Yes I need help, and XDA is BY FAR the best Android site I've seen in the net.
N00BY0815 said:
Anyway, I like to help ppl out a lot. I also do this in real life a lot, but the problem is, that a lot of ppl dont pay you back at all. Just using one's knowledge/money/whatever and not giving back anything, or even ignoring advices and stuff is something I hate the most! Just like some of the Noobs here. I have nothing against questions and there never will be a stupid one, so dont stop asking, it is an important part in life. But I hate the ignorant noobs, that dont even try to use the search, dont look around in the forum, are simply too lazy, to look around but simply create their own threads, with questions, or information, that can already be found here. And mostly you can't only find it once, but already several times, because of them.
So dont stop asking, but use search first, pls... I'm also still a noob, so I also gotta ask a lot of questions, and this will never stop, until I either throw away all the IT around me, a solar storm makes it impossible for us to use any kind of IT, or I am dead
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That's the spirit!
N00BY0815 said:
So to all the others here, share your knowledge with the ones, who also would like to have it. I also know, that it is time consuming, but trust me, giving, will mostly/always be warranted in any way later. I believe in karma and who gives good, will receive good. So maybe one day, when you dont have time/dont wanna mod anymore, but still wanna use good modded software, you need someone else to do it for you and who could do this better, but a person, that learned from you? So I never will stop supporting this community as long, as I got some time.
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For some time I used to post frequently at ABXZone (used to be a more populated community) under the same nickname and believed EXACTLY the same thing. I don't post so often these days, since my kids keep me busy enough. But as I said, when it comes to Android phones I'm still a complete moron, so in some way I'm being paid back here for that I did there.
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And I also know, I was writing a lot now and better stop now
Just one last thing, keep me posted, if we need some information added, so it can be found more easily, as long as it can be explained in a way, even I will understand
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Don't need to ask!
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Updated first post, hope you like it, if not, or if anything is still missing, tell me pls and I ll try to add it And yes it is starting to get BIG
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Updated again, pls check it out and leave feedback, if everything is fine the way it is. Or if I need to change anything
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Maybe you could include Huexx method for handling bootloop to get into cwm
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can you upload eRecovery for CM7. Link in original thread is unavaible.
And where do I get it from? PM the original poster of the topic pls ;-)
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Ask Huexxx either in a PM, or simply in his thread, since I am sure, he still has got it somewhere on his PC
Or anyone else might mirror it.
Firstpost Updated.
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Good job with the guide
I wish I had something like this back in the day when I was starting to play with Android phones
Why don't you add a small reference to how to theme? (by Gabwerkz)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469987
And how to flash/create bootanimations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096068
It'll help some people who want to fully customize their phones in their own way
kingzain900 said:
Good job with the guide
I wish I had something like this back in the day when I was starting to play with Android phones
Why don't you add a small reference to how to theme? (by Gabwerkz)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469987
And how to flash/create bootanimations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096068
It'll help some people who want to fully customize their phones in their own way
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Read the first post carefully and you will already find the link to gabwerkz and another theming guide and about making bootanimations, is nothing for a noob guide. This is meant to help ppl who start out with android. Not list every single topic in here I think this is a bit too advanced for noobs. And as soon, as anyone is a bit into the whole android thing, he will know, where to search for and find sources of knowledge, he/she is willing to get But thanks anyway, maybe I'll add it to the second or third post
Sorry guys, I am really busy last time and will still be for a while, but read this meanwhile http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242323
As we all know the gaming at Our Phone isnt really good some report it's Slow beacause theres only 1 core online. But there is an solution for this!
Thread with the Stuff for the terminal Is also here: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253921 ) But I was really lazy of doping this commands so, i were Going on the internet and found something to download! I'll put the file into the Attachments! How to install this.....
Requirements;
Root.
A Root file explorer to get into your system files...
A brain to reed this careful.
What to Do;
Extract the Zip Thats in the attachmnts.
Get it onto your phone. (internal External doesnt matter I suggest Internal)
Go to your file explorer And past the file in: System\Etc\Init.d\
And set Permissions!
Reboot.
Enjoy Gaming!
I didn't try it . But it won't work without adding the line :-
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
In the top of that script . Which tells the system to sh this test .
And you forot to mention fixin permission.
Also this needs init.d kernel support or busybox run-parts in order to run this script every reboot .
Correct me if I'm wrong
Thanks for sharing .
Sent from my LG-P880
$Parker said:
I didn't try it . But it won't work without adding the line :-
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
In the top of that script . Which tells the system to sh this test .
And you forot to mention fixin permission.
Also this needs init.d kernel support or busybox run-parts in order to run this script every reboot .
Correct me if I'm wrong
Thanks for sharing .
Sent from my LG-P880
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SManager will run the script when klick "is script"...
Fladder72 said:
SManager will run the script when klick "is script"...
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When you use smanager it's an app that is designed to run scripts .
But if it was in the init.d folder you must add that line to tell the kernel that this test is a script . And the kernel will use the sh binary to run it .
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@deownagee
Thank you for sharing my Script! I don't know why you make another Thread for that!
And if you quote instructions, please quote the whole Text! You forgot the important Part! You have to set Permissions!
@$Parker
This Script works also without this first line! In the init.d Folder it is not needed!
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@deownagee
Thank you for sharing my Script! I don't know why you make another Thread for that!
And if you quote instructions, please quote the whole Text! You forgot the important Part! You have to set Permissions!
@$Parker
This Script works also without this first line! In the init.d Folder it is not needed!
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Thank you for letting me know even. And I've made this one beacause your Script wasn't clear for me so i couldn't understand you know?
just for making sure, you guys do know what this script does?
it makes the GPU to run always (!!!) on max speed. this will reduce the battery life extremely.
this script should not be ran at every boot. you better only run it when you want to play games (and maybe reboot afterwards, or write a "undo" script)
@laufersteppenwolf
I think the Battery Drain is not the main Problem. It isn't higher than without that Tweak.
But i have one Question!
Is it possible for you to implement this Tweak in your kernel?
So when you selected the Gaming Governor, that this tweak is also active. And if you turn off the Gaming Governor again, the tweak is terminated.
I don't know if it's possible, so i ask you.
can i use it on rooted v20B locked bootlader? there is no init.d folder in system\etc\, should we create that folder manually?
what is the permission? thanks
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@laufersteppenwolf
I think the Battery Drain is not the main Problem. It isn't higher than without that Tweak.
But i have one Question!
Is it possible for you to implement this Tweak in your kernel?
So when you selected the Gaming Governor, that this tweak is also active. And if you turn off the Gaming Governor again, the tweak is terminated.
I don't know if it's possible, so i ask you.
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"better battery" could only be caused by the first command (unlink). the others only increase the batter usage.
this tweak is (partly (the unlink)) implemented in my rom. but i'm working on unlinking in the kernel of course.
about the idea about gaming: yeah i do have something in mind, but it's gonna be a bit different just wait and see right now i'm working on OC'ing the GPU, and then we can do such changes.
Guys is it the same as http://www.android-experience.de/board/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=47 ? I dont speak german and google translate is weird. What about this, anybody tried ?
Post #5 oki its the same.
Stanley- said:
Guys is it the same as http://www.android-experience.de/board/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=47 ? I dont speak german and google translate is weird. What about this, anybody tried ?
Post #5 oki its the same.
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I've translated and it's same lol (I'm Dutch and it's like German.)
But anyway i cant set premission via root explorer or antything else and cant copy to /system/ folder... I have rooted phone and checked via root checker. Love this phone problems with everything, maybe reflash will help but i dont have time for that.
Isn`t this the same as using tegra overclock under GPU Clock section? It`s paid but it`t really worth it!
gabrielgon said:
Isn`t this the same as using tegra overclock under GPU Clock section? It`s paid but it`t really worth it!
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It is the same!
gabrielgon said:
Isn`t this the same as using tegra overclock under GPU Clock section? It`s paid but it`t really worth it!
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it's actually taken from there
Ok Guys! The Werewolf alpha2 Kernel from laufersteppenwolf is much better than this Tweak! For all who use CM 10.1, flash this Kernel!
Don't forget to delete this Script if you flash the Kernel!
[email protected] this sh1t get hot before you try any game...
One true: LG + nVidia sucks. That's all.
Winudert said:
One true: LG + nVidia sucks. That's all.
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Well that wasnt OT was it?
Atleast my nVidia graphics card + LG monitor = GREAT
And i love this phone
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First of all, I'm not responsible for any damage to your device.
I've extracted v385 drivers from Syberia OS and I'm using it with SuperiorOS without any problems so far. Performance and battery increase are notable even after the V331 update.
This should work for Snapdragon 625, but you can try with other phones following this instructions, but only if their use adreno 5xx gpu.
You can check your OpenGL version with AIDA64 on Display and you can also check your Vulkan version with Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan.
Added lastest android Q drivers (v415). It was tested on SuperiorOS and AICP but should work with other Pie roms.
Working on Android 9.0 Pie.
OpenGL V385
OpenGL V415
Optional. Flash it if you face a black screen with vulkan apps.
Vulkan 1.0.66
Instructions:
Wipe dalvik, system, vendor, data and cache.
Flash lastest firmware
Flash your rom
Mount system and vendor (not needed for v415)
Flash the drivers
and then flash your other addons.
You can dirty flash vulkan drivers.
Thanks to:
heindrix and his topic
Syberia OS
NATO66613
GiaSen
ThatisJigen
LoveSick55 said:
First of all, I'm not responsible for any damage to your device.
I've extracted this drivers from Syberia OS and I'm using it with SuperiorOS without any problems so far. Performance and battery increase are notable even after the [email protected] update.
This should work for Snapdragon 625, but you can try with other phones following this instructions, but only if their use adreno 5xx gpu.
You can check your OpenGL version with AIDA64 on Display and you can also check your Vulkan version with Hardware CapsViewer for Vulkan.
This zip will also upgrade vulkan to 1.1.87 version.
Download
Instructions:
Wipe dalvik, system, vendor, data and cache.
Flash lastest firmware
Flash your rom
Mount system and vendor
Flash the drivers
and then flash your other addons.
Thanks to:
heindrix and his topic
Syberia OS
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is it for mm2?
What does this specifically do?
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is it for mm2?
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Yes, I'm using it on Mi Max 2 with SuperiorOS.
Does it works with Oreo and nougat also ROMs and miui ROMs?
fgaurano said:
What does this specifically do?
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It's a newer version of gpu drivers for MiMax2
hakuizanami said:
Does it works with Oreo and nougat also ROMs and miui ROMs?
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You can try on oreo but I don't think it will work. This version works on Pie and OpenGL V313 works on Oreo.
heindrix's topic had v313 drivers, but the link is off right now. I can try to get them, are you looking for it?
can this be flashed with being tejas driver?
Nope either flash this or mine
vadistar said:
can this be flashed with being tejas driver?
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It's your choice.. v5 of mine have same drivers..
vadistar said:
can this be flashed with being tejas driver?
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It's the same thing, but his driver was outdated (v331). I've extracted a newer version and posted here (v385) and the performance and battery increase is notable better over the v331 version. But today he has updated his drivers, so now both should be on the same version.
I also felt in need to link and give the thanks for the original op (heindrix), but somehow my comments wasn't appearing on beingtejas topic.
I already updated it 7 days back,
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It's the same thing, but his driver was outdated (v331). I've extracted a newer version and posted here (v385) and the performance and battery increase is notable better over the v331 version. But today he has updated his drivers, so now both should be on the same version.
I also felt in need to link and give the thanks for the original op (heindrix), but somehow my comments wasn't appearing on beingtejas topic.
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But since am not home and busy in my work , it's pending , since i not post anything without testing , and am using k20 pro at present..
I updated my k20 pro drivers too and with that i updated max 2, but you posted it just before me..what ever your source is now.. it was not working that time when i first included my drivers with hardrock bro's rom.
Hardrock know better about all those things we did that time to make the best we can give.. let it be.. since i was looking to stop my work for max 2 for long time now i got the reason..
I still add one thing i don't used anything from your sources , even i asked him to help but he didn't answered.. it all by me and it will be..
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But since am not home and busy in my work , it's pending , since i not post anything without testing , and am using k20 pro at present..
I updated my k20 pro drivers too and with that i updated max 2, but you posted it just before me..what ever your source is now.. it was not working that time when i first included my drivers with hardrock bro's rom.
Hardrock know better about all those things we did that time to make the best we can give.. let it be.. since i was looking to stop my work for max 2 for long time now i got the reason..
I still add one thing i don't used anything from your sources , even i asked him to help but he didn't answered.. it all by me and it will be..
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The drivers from heindrix's topic was working perfectly as many people with many devices said so and I've tested it too. I saw you there and your comment that v331 wasn't working but his v313 version worked, then you made a topic sharing v313. I posted not only on heindrix's topic but also in yours that v331 was working and the instructions to make it work, but for a reason my comment didn't appear (neither you reply for that comment) on your topic and a very few time later you updated your drivers to v331. Now I've extracted v385 drivers and one day later you update your drivers to v385.
I felt in need to give heindrix his proper thanks. It's done now and people also got v385 that feels way better.
May be you are unable to read properly what I wrote there..
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The drivers from heindrix's topic was working perfectly as many people with many devices said so and I've tested it too. I saw you there and your comment that v331 wasn't working but his v313 version worked, then you made a topic sharing v313. I posted not only on heindrix's topic but also in yours that v331 was working and the instructions to make it work, but for a reason my comment didn't appear (neither you reply for that comment) on your topic and a very few time later you updated your drivers to v331. Now I've extracted v385 drivers and one day later you update your drivers to v385.
I felt in need to give heindrix his proper thanks. It's done now and people also got v385 that feels way better.
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By the way let it be.. what I did is known to everyone even to the Dev who made this all possible , even I don't even want to waste my time here.. arguing on useless talks.. lol.
beingtejas said:
By the way let it be.. what I did is known to everyone even to the Dev who made this all possible , even I don't even want to waste my time here.. arguing on useless talks.. lol.
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if you dont mind me asking, where did you compile drivers foem? like the source? i use to think every driver came from same source
I've installed BeingTejas drivers and Kernel V5 combined ZIP file before this thread was created. Can I dirty flash this video driver over my existing one?
I installed it and it boot to black screen, how to uninstall it please
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s4zw said:
I installed it and it boot to black screen, how to uninstall it please
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Edit: I installed ROM again and it's booting up normally now, how can I use the driver . I really need it
EyeBalos said:
I've installed BeingTejas drivers and Kernel V5 combined ZIP file before this thread was created. Can I dirty flash this video driver over my existing one?
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No, you need to reinstall the rom.
s4zw said:
I installed it and it boot to black screen, how to uninstall it please
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Edit: I installed ROM again and it's booting up normally now, how can I use the driver . I really need it
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Follow the instructions, otherwise it will give you a black screen.
Added lastest android Q drivers (v415). Tested on MiMax 2 running SuperiorOS.
Just a side note: give the credits when you copy other people work, don't just copy and call your own.
It's not nice to do so, you can even make harm to the community as the original creator can stop his work and in the end you will get caught.
Great Work sir thankyou for updating driver
it's great that i find someone who do the work for Mi Max 2.
and unfortunately i read some argument on the top replies too.
what i've done on the past was just finding the latest version blobs for related adreno gpu. extract it from a rom, check the version, flash-test it, run the benchmark and test the vulkan features.
after that i analyze the logcat to see if there's something related to the graphics problem causing by the new drivers.
other than that, it's require reverse-engineering the blobs to fix the error (like blackscreen) which until today i haven't been advanced it because i didn't really dive into it.
Every time i install thise drivers Google camera on.mi max 2, turns black.. and Gg