yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smoothmoose:
Wow, that's fast. I'm a bit surprised as I live directly across the street from Wind's head office and I don't think I ever measured more than 3Mbps down. I get 16 ASU signal, but I guess being downtown and all the Wind employee's there the network is always pretty busy.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Thanos1:
Ya not bad right :D

I live in East Toronto (Danforth area) so I'm guessing there are less WIND users or something.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Thanos1:
Btw, do any of these ROMs improve the camera in anyway? I find the stock camera a bit slow in focusing and shutter.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smoothmoose:
Stock LG Froyo 2.2 camera? It's actually better than the stock Gingerbread 2.3 camera and CM7 camera. I do think the MIUI camera is faster startup and focus and has touch to focus as well.

I've also tried Camera360, it has a lot of cool effects, but it takes awhile to start-up and select the right menu/settings and then take a pic.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Thanos1:
Yup, I'm currently running the stock froyo ROM (but rooted). Actually the stock camera has touch to focus, but you actually have to hold the focus area for about a second to change the target. So it's more like hold-to-focus. I've seen the MIUI camera implementation and I like it better. It has a much more pleasant and simple interface.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jumran:
Just got this phone recently from Wind and found some nice deals on accesories.

Accessories:

All of the items can be pricematched at NCIX.

Case: $10.99 >> Was $4.85 @ DirectMobile but seems out of stock for the moment

http://www.directmobile.ca/store/products/1029000449/ICPLGP990D1D/Momax/

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=61984&vpn=ICPLGP990D1D&manufacture=Momax

Micro HDMI Cable: $3.23

http://www.bestdirect.ca/products/234561/nGear_Technologies_Inc_/HDMI_MICRO_HDMI/

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=60631&vpn=HDMI-MICRO-HDMI&manufacture=nGear Technologies Inc.

Micro USB Cable: $3.41

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57926&vpn=UUSBHAUB1&manufacture=Startech.com Ltd
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jumran:
Data Speed @ Downtown Toronto:

Data Speed @ Mississauga close to the airport :
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DupleX01:
No problem!

I forget to mention that the reason why you got "you have the latest version" with lg tool, cause for wind Froyo (2.2) is the latest official version.

So to update your baseband the only option is using the kdz/offline lg tool method, alongside with that fake server from my previous post.

Option 2, you stay on your current (June 2011) wind baseband and flash any Gingerbread (2.3) ROM or even ICS. CWM recovery is your failsafe tool installed on your phone that you will use to backup/restore/flash/etc. your current and future ROMs.

However, for the kdz method you have to be on stock recovery, which I assume you are now, then after a successful baseband update reinstall CWM.

Whatever method you gonna choose make sure to backup your ROM in CWM and wipe cache/data/dalvik or even system before you flashing your preferred ROM.

Ps: i would say just skip the baseband update as for now. Spare your self from hassle until you will get confident enough reading posts/comments here.

So choose option 2 and go with cwm,backup and flash a nice GB ROM (any, all of them will give you great results, compare to your stock wind Froyo.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 0b095:
Thanks, I want to wait for the wind mobile update, what can I update by not cheating or fake server etc. can u give me the link as well your first reply
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DupleX01:
I don't think there will be any update from Wind for the G2X.

For CWM, please see my previous post. For ROMs to flash, check the G2X Android Development section of the forum.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Bladedwings:
After some reading, I'm still unclear about one thing regarding the new V21y firmware, or March 2012 baseband, or whatever. Since I'm with WIND, does that mean that I have to flash the WIND stock ROM to update to the latest baseband, or firmware, or whatever? Or can I use the T-Mobile stock ROM, which is far more popular and easier to find a tutorial on. I mean I get the general gist of the whole process - flash stock ROM, use offline fake server method to update firmware via a .kdz file, and then (only if you want) reflash a ROM which is compatible with the new baseband/firmware/whatever.

There was a link to the WIND stock ROM or something in this thread, but it came in a .kdz file and I'm not entirely sure how to flash that, unless it's the same process as every other .kdz file, which I'm pretty sure it is, so I guess my real concern is if I can just do it while my phone has any sort of ROM on it.

In this thread the instructions are very easy to follow, but I'm not sure if I can just start from step 1 or if I have to do anything to my phone prior. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1610597

Please correct me if I'm wrong because I'm still having a hard time making heads or tails of everything.

EDIT: Nevermind. I got it all working after some more digging around. However I still have an issue with my GPS - it only displays my location "accurate to 1200 meters" and the only way to improve it is to enable Wi-Fi. Of course when I'm out, I won't have access to Wi-Fi, so I want to have an accurate fix with GPS alone. I had this same issue with the June 2011 baseband before I updated to the V21y or March 2012 baseband. Also this problem only started a few weeks ago; before then my GPS worked perfectly fine. I really don't know what could be causing this. I thought updating to V21y would fix it, but it didn't, so now I'm out of solutions.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] maxesxp:
my experience with modding? well this is my first smart phone so i was still a noob, didnt do any research. Wind falsey advertised this as an optimus 2x, so thats the phone that i thought i had. i remeber flashing the rong recovery, and freaking out cuz i bricked my phone... good times :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] parcerita:
I want to flash CM7 to my sister's LG but I'm not sure about whether I can just flash it with it's current Android version (stock 2.2) or whether I have to flash a Gingerbread kernel and then the ROM. Any clarification would be appreciated.

Btw I've already rooted and made a Nandroid back-up for it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] leonard washington:
U can flash cm7 on top of stock 2.2

Just make sure to grab the right gaaps file to flash right after the from...it contains the play store and other Google apps
[T-Mobile LG G2x] I.R.Chevy:
You don't have to flash a kernel. Whichever rom you choose will come with a kernel. You can choose to flash a new kernel whenever as long as you clear cache and dalvik cache I fix permissions afterwards just in case as well.

Pin it to Win it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] parcerita:
I was finally able to flash CM7 but it's disappointing how terrible the battery life still is. I was hoping a new ROM would solve that problem. I've been looking around for other ways to fix this but can't really find anything. Maybe I'll just underclock the phone as a last resort. Thanks for the help though, must say this was the hardest phone I've ever rooted and flashed.

Sent from HTC Sensation using Tapatalk
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Magikarp:
Same here. Try the battery calibration? :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] parcerita:
I've tried that and wiping battery stats but alas no luck.

Sent from HTC Sensation using Tapatalk
[T-Mobile LG G2x] phenom97:
Hey fellow Wind users,

Does anyone else have problems receiving all picture messages that are sent to your phone when running the ICS roms? I get maybe 20% of the ones sent to me.

This a general ROM issue or a network problem?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Magikarp:
Didn't help me either :eek: I flashed the Faux kernel. Seems to help a bit, but the battery life is still disappointing.. Stock battery was better. Very strange.

[Edit] With a few days of use on the Faux Kernel + EB 2.3.7, the battery life is great. 17 hours of moderate use and still @ 70%. (Very little Wifi usage) but still, a lot better than stock.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DarkAries:
Checking in. Got mine when Wind was first up in Niagara. Running HP 2.2. I actually prefer it to my brother's nexus s, even thought he's on ICS and is gonna get jellybean sooner or later. Crazy I know. :). Probably gonna try out the CM9 RC this week.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Solace50:
well winds service centers are ass. had some dumb lady try to explain a chip in the phone means the warranty is void and another rep explain that they require a deposit on any RMAs and no longer do replacements nor will swap the phone or offer any type of "logical" resolution to get the customer back on track. cant seem to find any policy from wind regarding warranty off the website.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lucasdenison:
The return policy actually changed on June 25. The only phones that get exchanged are the BlackBerry and some other one... for folks with

Any other phone it's great but for us with the 2x I'm wondering what will happen when it gets sent in for "repair"
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lucasdenison:
If she said it wasn't under warranty it must have been a pretty big chip. The warranty is void if there is significant physical or water damage
[T-Mobile LG G2x] alphs:
My experience with ICS roms is that they're not very good. MMS, Maps, Video were broken one way or the other. And yes I had problems with MMS sending and receiving.

I'd stick with GB for the time being if I were you.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] phenom97:
Thank you for that friend :) . I am still trying to decide on a GB rom.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Solace50:
? they said specifically all the MFG will do is reflash the norm rom/baseband and return the phone. they also wanted a bloody deposit. oh well ill just change over to mobilicity when my promotion is up later this year. its the same with a tad less bull****. they dont even email/notify the customers of the policy being changed.

edit: i just viewed mobilicites plans and it seems that their package is superior to winds. they match the txting now and offer the exact same roaming rates and included some roaming minutes on the packages. they also offer to purchase roaming minutes which saves 3cents a minute "assuming you use them". not sure on the dataplans i assume they throttle after 2/5gb on both plans. wind probably does the same.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
I'm currently running cm7.2 stable, but will be switching soon to the latest nightly. It's the latest GB rom, with the most frequent updates (every sunday night I think), and is very smooth. I also updated my baseband to the v21y in case you're interested. Using Morfic's latest ELP kernel, I get between 24 and 36 hours of battery life.

P.S. I should also mention that I got a replacement for my phone a little over a month ago (no extra charges), so that might be a contributing factor to the increased performance and battery life that I've noticed.

Edit: in case anyone is wondering, I tried to use hdmi output running an ICS rom, my battery draining super fast, and the phone was boiling. After that, I tried many different combinations of basebands/roms with no luck, my battery would die in a matter of minutes. It would take less than an hour to completely drain after a full charge. So i took my phone to a wind store (after restoring it to stock), obviously it was dead by the time I got there, I explained the issue, without mentioning all the modding I've done to it. They didn't even bother testing it, they just gave me a replacement. But note that this happened quite a while before June 25th.

Good luck
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dakunclear:
well guys i have officially made my way to the galaxy s3 land and its been fun i will start up a thread there just for old times to be restarted
[T-Mobile LG G2x] clvnng:
I am having so many problems update to v21y baseband.

This is the procedure I'm trying to follow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601918

I was originally on CM7 Stable and Trinity Kernel, It had problems connected so I went back to stock wind froyo and tried it again.

Once I hit the start upgrade it goes to the LG Flasher... not the select country and language.

I might flash t-mobile rom and recovery and try it again I dont know if its going to make a difference. what were successful ways for you guys to get v21y. I really want the new baseband.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Core Memory:
Download this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22189294&postcount=30

And the V21Y_00.kdz file and use them together as per instructions.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] clvnng:
SO CLOSE =(

almost got it working and this happens.

***EDIT***

I got it working. went back to stock wind rom and went through same procedure. BAM! worked perfectly. Im excited to see how much better the battery life is. its been so terrible for me.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mansa_noob:
No battery improvement after V21Y upgrade

Went from June 2011 straight to March 2012 and no change.

Battery stats was removed, full charge discharge cycles done (before anyone asks).

The only time I have ever seen battery improve is with CM7, but because of bluetooth issues can't run that :crying:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jnhsd0319:
does your MMS work on mobliicity???

i've been trying to add MMS APN setting to my g2x and it doesn't work
[T-Mobile LG G2x] redmonke255:
Yup used mine on it, just get apn set up and you're good to it.

Sent from my paranoid Nexus 7.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] B@je:
I got back my G2x from warranty repair two hours ago (it stopped charging) and Wind left me up the proverbial creek without a paddle. The lady told me that they had updated the software. I'm like what do you mean update and she said that they updated it. Now I sent in the phone rooted and with CWM and with the March 2012 baseband all I did was flash the stock froyo and sent it in. They wiped everything or they changed the whole board which I believe and fed me this update B.S. Now this isn't a big deal but I don't have a PC right now and I'm going to be without one for months so I'm screwed for the time being but I would like to say that the service I got was very good on this occasion
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jnhsd0319:
really???

can you please share your APN setting??

i've been trying and it failed

what ROM are you using??

and does the baseband version matters?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 0b095:
guys i have wind mobile p999 can u read this post (my thread)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31869491#post31869491

i think best helper can be from here for me
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cody168:
HP V2.3 is good stuff

ROM

Hellfire Phoenix V2.3 [cm7.2 /super tweeked]

Very stable, everything works. Make sure you follow the installation instructions.

Being using it since August. Although there are occasional hiccups same as the original 2.2.2, so I figure it is the original baseband issue. However I don't want to venture out to replace my baseband with T-Mobile yet.

Kernel: Faux123-048

I think it works very well for our original Wind [Jun 05 2011] baseband; it does not heat up the phone while charging, and does not leaves the phone on when you turn it off.

Please note:

The HP V2.3 comes with Faux 52

, depending on the individual phones, it may or may not like it. Mine doesn't so I flash it back to faux-048. And no more overheat issues while playing 3D games and charging.

Previous

- MIUI (2011 versions)

- Eagleblood (early 2012 versions)

Not all core phone functions work for both.

- Stock Froyo

(+) I would rate it is as stable as HP V2.3.

COMMON ISSUES

Sleep of Death while on charger - quick fix by setting screen always on.

GPS locktime not yet fixed, coz I don't know how to redirect the server.

Battery life actually is better then the original Wind 2.2.2 under heavy usage.

NETWORK

Solid for Metro Vancouver - some issues with indoors

Solid performance in Ottawa & Calgary

Canada Roaming on Rogers works.

US Roaming on T-mobile works as soon as crossed the border.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tvisforme:
FYI, kernel source for ICS was released for the G2x... rumours are that there may be a Cyanogenmod 10 (Jellybean) preview by this weekend.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tahahawa:
SU660 just FYI. But nevertheless CM10 is coming.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Biker1bob:
I am running CM 7 nightly with faux kernel. I did upgrade to latest baseband and lost bluetooth.

I would be interested in cm10 but would really like to understand why no one has figured out the BT issue yet for cm7 or ICS
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
For any who are interested, check out this cool add-on:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908269

make sure you read the instructions, they're pretty straight forward, but just to be safe. Not all tweaks worked for me, so you might have to try a few different combinations.

And don't forget to hit the thanks button :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jnhsd0319:
Im using unlocked wind p999 on mobilicity network in vancouver

Sometimes it takes long time to find connection -.-

And it's impossible to send MMS with this phone 0.o with proper APNs

It's a very good phone comparing to the price i bought it at ($120)

I just hope cm10 comes soon
[T-Mobile LG G2x] zmontague:
problem downloading and installing apps

I am having problems downloading and installing apps onto my phone. The memory is not full, and I have an external sd card. Is there a way to fix this without factory resetting my phone?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mbamg:
Describe the problem with more detail.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] zmontague:
A box pops up that says "couldn't install on USB storage or SD card". that's all it says
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mbamg:
Have you googled the error message? This is what I used: gingerbread couldn't install on USB storage or SD card
[T-Mobile LG G2x] zmontague:
another question

Is there any way I can make it so my apps go on my external sd card?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mbamg:
Settings -> Cyanogenmod Settings -> Application -> Install location -> External
[T-Mobile LG G2x] zmontague:
how do i get a Mod on my phone?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Barracuda1101:
Hey folks another wind p-999DW User here I'm rocking paranoid Android hackfest build 8 and honestly other than the video cam and certain apps that need hardware acceleration its bloody fantastic. Not bad to have android 4.1.2 when wind reps say it will always have 2.2 froyo lol. When I go to a wind store to top up they always give me a wtf and more or less gravel at my feet.

According to tonyp build 9 is on its way just waiting on hackfest source code. Pretty excited oh and I'm rocking the June 5th baseband
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dakunclear:
I used that phone for a year and a half and loved it but now I have my gs3

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mbamg:
Ah, I didn't realize that you were still using stock OS. Is your phone rooted? Head over to the android development section for guides on rooting your phone and installing custom OS and kernels.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] zmontague:
thanks for your help, but it's way too complicated for me lol.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mbamg:
Get someone to do it for you, then. Using stock OS on this phone is quite a waste of its potential, and since official support is near non-existent, you aren't going to get any performance improvement with official ROMs.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] justjackyl:
so so painfully true

G2x-CM7 Nightly 11/18/12 Build, Trinity ELP Kernel
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Biker1bob:
Are you using 21e or 21y bb?

I tried hackfest on mine and it worked like crap- and I did a full wipe - wifi call errors in call screeching ( I'm on 21y)

Its a good phone but I really do like JB better than GB so the sources coming out will decide if I keep using it or not.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Smitten8r:
ROMs tested and ongoing challenges

This being my first post on XDA I'm definitely a noob user, but I've been following posts to 'help' fix my Wind LG 2x / G2X for several months. So far, I've tried the following with much improved results over Wind's stock Froyo:

- Weapon R3: Stable, very good performance, but I couldn't get BT working (noticed fix after the fact)

- MIUI 2.18 (I think): This was fun, but I wanted an Android phone and this reminded me too much of my friend's apple... very stable though.

- HFP 2.2: quite stable with few freeze-ups, awesome performance., good 'daily driver'

- Eagles Blood 2.8: Stable, very good perf., BT works, so far one of the best 'daily drivers' I've tested

- HFP 2.3: similar experience to HFP 2.2

- Temasek 135.4: quite stable, random signal drops issues

- CyanogenMod 7.2 Stable: best GPS performance without any tweaks, quite stable

- CyanogenMod 7.2 Nightlies: tested some nightlies since stable release with some additional features, quite stable

- Now testing HFP 2.4: Probably the fastest I've seen my phone perform yet - this is awesome! Still working out some freeze-ups issues requiring battery pulls to reset. I think I might try a different kernel (either faux 48 as per the HFP 2.4 posts or ELPmax).

Thanks to all the devs that have helped make this phone fun to play with and much more usable than the POS rom it came with!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] justjackyl:
If you game or watch vids alot, use ELP not ELPMAX. Max steals some RAM from GPU for system. Bad for HD intensive games that I play.

G2x-CM7 Nightly 11/25/12 Build, Trinity ELP Kernel
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BriskT:
Hi, does anyone have trouble sending mms picture texts with this phone on wind? I am on the Genesis rom of that makes a difference. I attach a photo and hit send, but it will say "sending" indefinitely. Please help!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mbamg:
I've had the same problem on CM7 since the beginning.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jnhsd0319:
I have same problem sending mms on mobilicity network on GB singh UI ROM I couldnt find answer
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Smitten8r:
HFP 2.4 w/ELP passes Wind! (...works great, I mean!)

Dear Abbey,

I am in a love triangle and don't know what to do. I love the long-term relationship I have with my phone (P999-Wind) and I also love the performance/speed of faux kernels, but my phone doesn't like faux kernels.... what should I do? - Hopeless

Dear Hopeless,

Listen to the advice of senior posters and install ELP because some phones respond better to different kernels. Also listen to da-pharoah and avoid restoring system apps/data from TI backup and only restore the user apps&data - and try the older gapps if you're having issues with the newer one. - Abbey

-------

That's about it, gang. - be more smarter than i do - and try the following for a really slick setup:

1. Wipe "two times" with "G2x AIO FM 2.5.5.zip"

2. Install "HFP-2.4.zip"

3. Install gapps (I used "gapps-gb-20120116-237-signed.zip" )

4. Install "For_old_bb.zip" (if needed, or not on 21y bb)

5. Reboot and wait at least 10 mins before you touch it.

6. Reboot into CWM Recovery

7. Wipe Cache and wipe Dalvik cache

8. Install "ELP-G2x-06022012.zip"

9. Fix Permissions

10. Reboot and wait at least 10 mins before you touch it.

That's what I did and my phone works perfect - BT, fast GPS lock, very fast performance (not faux, but close), etc. I realize I could've installed the kernel right after the ROM... maybe something else to try. Thanks for the rom pharoah! Thanks for the tips, posters!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] justjackyl:
edit number 4 to include:

(if needed, or not on 21y bb)

but good :thumbup:

G2x-CM7 Weekly 12/09/12 Build, Trinity T15 Kernel
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BriskT:
Galaxy S3?

Hi guys,

After reading RC's post I have decided to upgrade to a Samsung Galaxy S3. However, in shopping around for one, I have found that most of the ones being sold on craigslist are not compatible with WIND. My question is, as a flagship phone for Samsung, we know the GSIII is going to be supported for a while. However, is it possible that new updates will come only for the Rogers/Bell/Telus version and not the WIND version, a la the G2X? Or is the GSIII an entirely different situation?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Core Memory:
Get a pentaband phone which can be used on virtually any cell network, if it's unlocked. Don't make another mistake with getting a phone which is only compatible with WIND's network. There's no gaurantee of updates except for a Google Nexus phone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dakunclear:
I have the s3 through wind and it's pretty good with official 4.1 update released another thing to note it was LG saying that wind didn't sell enough phones to be eligible for getting the 2.3 update which is just them saying we are a ****ty company

Sent from my SGH-T999V