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[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
If you want to root your phone and you're on Froyo (Android 2.2) use this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=953182

If you're on Gingerbread (Android 2.3) , you can use this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1327599

You can flash custom ROMs by installing them in ClockworkMod Recovery mode. This is a special menu which allows you to flash custom ROMs and kernels and make backups of your rom.

You can enter recovery mode with either:

1. ROM Manager, select reboot into recovery.

2. While phone is on, press power button and then select reboot and then recovery. (Basically the same as 1)

3. While phone is off, boot with holding the power button and volume down button until the second lg logo with the blueish background appears.

Flashing: (In recovery mode)

1. Make a backup (Titanium Backup or NANDroid)

2. Wipe Everything

Wipe data/factory reset (this won't erase your root)

Wipe cache

Go to advanced and wipe Dalvik cache.

Wipe Battery Stats

3. Go to install zip from sdcard. (you have to put the rom you wish to install on the sd card)

4. Again install zip from sdcard (install Google apps, can be found in the CyanogenMod wiki) (same way as installing rom)

5. (optional) install zip from sd card and flash kernel. (same way as installing rom)

6. Done, reboot phone.

The best rom is just a matter of taste actually. It just depends on what you want, some prefer CyanogenMod and others just want an improved stock rom. So all you gotta do is read and make up your own mind. Also when you flash a kernel you have to make sure that the kernel in question is compatible with your rom, because there are many kernels in the dev section and they all work either with stock-based ROMs (Horsepower Kernel) or custom ROMs (Ironkernel, Vadonkas KANG kernel).

My opinion is to use the combination:

Temaseks CM KANG:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1421425

Vadonkas KANG kernel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427646

Hope this helped, if there are still some questions, just ask! Or PM me
[LG Optimus 2x] McNord:
Thank you, I will try to do this and use the combination you prefered. If I get stuck somewhere I will notice you:cool:
[LG Optimus 2x] SREEPRAJAY:
great work SP1996AC......

this is a great way to guide a newbie.....this is XDA forum all about.....I appreciate this a lot...
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
Haha no problem... :D
[LG Optimus 2x] temasek:
U have an image of my early days in android forums.

Keep it up! :)
[LG Optimus 2x] McNord:
Nvm, I misread it :) It was in the recovery mode. :p
[LG Optimus 2x] McNord:
I got a problem now, I have installed the custom RM and kernel, but the problem now is that I can't connect the phone to the computer via USB to put files in my phone. Do I need some new drivers or something?

Edit: When I try to use the camera it just wsays that I need to use my SD card. It might be something else that wrong, just with the SD card?

Edit2: it seems that I can only get acces to the SD card from the computer by the recovery mode?
[LG Optimus 2x] grognaz:
try to shut down the device and boot instead of rebooting(if you did that) some sdcards have problems with a reboot and do not get recognized.
[LG Optimus 2x] Istur:
Are u talking about the internal sd or a external sd? For use the internal sd (the data partition of the device's memory) there is an option in the settings. I don't remember now I'm using a Miui based rom. For the usb connection u must have the driver of the device, u can take it in the lg web site

Inviato dal mio Optimus 2X usando Tapatalk
[LG Optimus 2x] McNord:
I actually meant the internal, cuz I don't have a external card. Where can I find that setting? It's so many settings so I get confuesed when I try to look for other settings :) All program that seems to need the internal SD card seems to say it, the camera, ROM manager and other apps.

And I have a sall problem with spotify, it won't start at all. Is this normal with this ROM?

:o
[LG Optimus 2x] lopiop:
i have a question, if lets say i flashed cyanogen mod 7.1 stable on my lg optimus 2x and i want to flash, for example temasek kang cyanogen mod, can i just download the .zip files and copy it over to the phone and flash. is there such thing as downgrading in android like in symbian, im also a newbie, also another question, the rom files or .zip in clockworkmod on internal storage, can they be deleted after flashing the files on the phone
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
1. Yep, just copy it to your phone, boot into recovery and install zip from sd card.

2. Downgrading is possible, make sure to wipe.

3. After flashing you can safely remove the zip file from your phone :D
[LG Optimus 2x] lopiop:
thx for the quick reply, could you elaborate more on the part of downgrading, does that mean i cant just simply flash another rom

also on the first page you recommended CM7.2 Temasek KANG rom and Vadonkas KANG kernel, how do you install that, do i just flash the cm 7.2 temasek kang rom, or do i have to flash the kernel, and which one comes first

also what is the kernel for, as i noticed when i flashed cyanogen mod 7.1 stable, the kernel was automatically changed
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
Downgrading

You flash the rom you want over the one you have right now, just wipe everything. (you can always restore it later with a backup) For example when you have a CM KANG an you want to go back to a nightly just flash it over the KANG.

First you flash the KANG rom and then you flash the kernel. If you do it the other way around you erase the kernel flash because as you know every rom comes with a standard kernel. (More information, look at my first post in this thread)

The main goal of flashing a custom kernel is increasing the performance and have the ability to overclock and to undervolt. The standard kernel which comes with CM stable doesn't allow you to overclock your CPU to for example 1.5Ghz. Standard kernel only clocks to 1Ghz.
[LG Optimus 2x] Scougar:
Simple question: If I root my phone when it's on "stock' (i.e. as it comes out the box when it turns up soon), and then upgrade to the LG Official latest release via their website.. will I have to root the phone again?
[LG Optimus 2x] SREEPRAJAY:
Once you upgrade the phone via their website....u lose the root....need to root again for sure....
[LG Optimus 2x] 75markus:
i haven´t ever used a stock rom for more than 10 minutes, but i guess ...yeah.
[LG Optimus 2x] SREEPRAJAY:
me too...i dont use the stock for long...but when updating thru the website....ur root is gone....got to root again....more work mate....so burn midnight oil....:D
[LG Optimus 2x] TheDaftandFilthyOne:
1:

Google "SuperOneClick" - http://shortfuse.org/?page_id=2.

Set your phone to "development mode", or whatever it is in english, under your program settings and plug it into your PC with the program running.

It should be as simple as clicking "Root" with the newest version of the program.

2:

Download "Rom Manager" from the market and install "ClockWorkMod" through that program.

3 - preparation:

- Turn off your phone and hold down the "Volume Down" button + the "Power" button untill you see the LG logo shift into, what resembles a loading screen.

- In ClockWorkMod, you navigate up and down with the volume buttons and the power button selects an option.

- Go to "Backup and Restore" and back up your system. This is a so-called Nandroid backup.

- plug your P990 into your PC and copy that backup file. It's most likely on your external SD-Card.

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- Find a suitable ROM, I use this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1421425

At the bottom of the fist post, you can find download links.

The Google Apps: http://www.mediafire.com/temasek#5xfvkc2nlfk5v

You need that file to install the marketplace. It'll be called something in the vein of "gapps-gb-20111214-237-signed".

The ROM itself: http://www.mediafire.com/temasek#3edh9d36u710w

The file will have a name in the vein of "cm7kang-O2x-P204-38"

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4:

Now that you have your ROM/Google Apps (GAAPS) and a backup file, you're ready to get started.

Copy the ROM and GAAPS ZIP files to your SD-card. Then turn it off and enter ClockWorkMod by way of "Volume Down/Power" buttons.

5:

Back in ClockWorkMod, navigate to "install zip from sdcard" ---> "choose zip from sdcard/choose zip from internal sd card" and make sure you can find your files before proceeding.

6:

- Assuming everything is ok, choose "wipe data/factory reset" in the main menu of ClockWorkMod.

-Once done, choose "install zip from sdcard" and install your ROM.

-repeat the process for the Google Apps file.

Once done, choose "wipe cache partition" in the main menu along with "wipe dalvik cache" under the "advanced" option.

After that, choose to turn off the phone and turn it on to boot your new ROM for the first time.

Prepare to troubleshoot a bunch, you're probably used to a bunch of stuff that are'nt to be taken for granted ;)

Feel free to ask me questions and criticism is welcome, considering this is just a short guide; and my rooting experiences started this saturday.
[LG Optimus 2x] shajumohamed:
Hi guys, Thanks for the newbie thread. i am new to cynaogenmod.(was using a samsung galaxy 3 which wasnt supported by cyanogenmod.)

1)I am currently running nightly p205(i think). i am facing an issue with my phone switching off by itself. i happens 2-3 times a day. is anyone else facing the same issue? is there a fix?

2) what does a kang mean?

3) what does cherrypicking mean in the context of roms?

4) How good is the temasek rom. can i flash it without losing my apps and data.will temasek rom solve my above mentioned issue.

Thanks in advance guys.
[LG Optimus 2x] TheDaftandFilthyOne:
1: You could try and boot to ClockWorkMod and wipe the cache/Davik Cache. I've had a couple of issues resolved this way.

2: A Kang is a tweak of another ROM as far as I'm aware. Temasek's Kang is his continuation of CyanogenMod, without taking credit for it.

3: I believe translates into features that differ from the original/personal requests. I'm probably wrong here though.

4: It's the best CM7 ROM available. The last stable one is a little old and Temasek's is certainly better than the nightlies.
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
1) nightly 205? Hmm strange I thought the last one was 204... :confused: Anyway, no I didn't have that issue when you I had 204.

2) a KANG rom is a cyanogen rom made by developers outside Cyanogen Team. The developers use their source code to improve it to the way they want. That's why the most KANGs are better than ordinary CM.

3) Cherrypicking is just a small term developers use. It means that they picked a certain app (cherry) and put it in the KANG.

4) Temasek KANG rom is far better than a cm nightly. It's more stable, faster and the performance is also a bit better. Of course you can flash it without losing your data as long as you make a backup of everything :D.

I'm also on temasek's rom right now and so far I didn't have that problem, I'm using his rom for roughly month and I didn't have such problem, so it might solve your problem.

If there are still some questions left... Just Ask! :D

EDIT: oops TheDaftandFilthyOne was first... Sorry for double post :D...
[LG Optimus 2x] shajumohamed:
Thanks for the reply. I have a few more doubts

I updated the Clockworkmod recovery from the ROM Manager app. The current recovery version is 5.0.2.0. Will this cause any issues, or do i have to nvflash a custom version for the phone?

Does the temasek rom have any over modifed themes or tweaks. i kinda like the cm 7 look and would like to maintain it. ?

Do i have to wipe data ,cache etc after flashing temasek rom over cm p205(edit: p204 as SP1996AC said :) ). ?
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
Don't worry about your CWM recovery I have the same version as you. And it works fine trust me

Temasek's KANG looks just like a cm nightly so also don't worry about that either. Temasek didn't make a lot of UI changes in my opinion.

What I did when I updated from my 204 nightly was make a backup of everything and then I wiped everything and made a fresh install, just to make sure that everything worked. You can say that is the 'safe' way to do so. Probably I took the longest way, because a simple cache and dalvik wipe might be even enough... But I'm not sure.
[LG Optimus 2x] TheDaftandFilthyOne:
I'm completely new to this myself, so my thoughts sort of need verification.

upgrading a CM7 is as simple as installing one of the Kangs on top of it, correct?

I've Smartflashed the BB to 824 because I feel confident and my setup is as follows:

CM7-204-Kang 38. By Temasek

CM7/MIUI Kernel JAN17. By Vadonka

Matched file RIL through GetRIL

ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1421425

Kernel: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427646

I installed the ROM on my wiped p990 along with Google Apps and installed the Kernel on top of it through CWM. That is the correct procedure, yes?

Anyway, I backed up my "final" setup through CWM and have since restored from that after baseband flashes.

It goes sort of like this:

1:

CWM boot through "Volume Down Button/Power Button" for SD-Card mounting consistency.

2:

Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.

3:

Restore or "install from zip" to install my ROM.

Do the same for Google Apps (GAAPS) and a custom Kernel last, if I want to use one.

4:

Wipe Cache and Dalvik again just for the hell of it.

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I'm paranoid and prefer a clear cache, both before and after; just in case.

I also get the impression that clearing the cache, may help out after having downloaded a new RIL through fx GetRIL. In fact, I find that wiping the cache is a good idea everytime I change much outside of the default "comfort zone"; deleting system apps through Titanium Backup, installing a new RIL and such.
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
Yep, everything seems right! :D

By the way it isn't paranoid to wipe your cache twice, it's just to make sure that everything is fresh :D
[LG Optimus 2x] TheDaftandFilthyOne:
Great! Thanks a bunch matey.

I've sure come along way from my unrooted 20l stock this saturday night ;)

That first wipe is terrifying because you're not certain what happens with CWM and how file placements are handled ;)

How would I go about reverting to stock if I ever need that btw?

Wipe Phone

Install stock ROM

Unroot through OneClick

Factory reset (possibly through Vol Down/Power)

Something like that? I'll probably never revert to Stock LG software but, what do I do about CWM in that case?

Suppose I also have to revert my BB and RIL.

Edit: It's very rewarding to customize the phone by the way. I was on the verge of purchasing a GS2 and now, I suspect that it may not be a better phone at all.
[LG Optimus 2x] lopiop:
hey guys i have a question, in this thread [CM7/MIUI Kernel][KANG][JAN17] CM7 Kang kernel included cherry picks, the powersave version kernel have many different versions,

base version

32M ramhack shared version

32M ramhack version

64M ramhack version

what are the differences? and which one is most stable and recommended to use

also, in temasek mediafire folder, is this the gapps you have to flash as well

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dm1qsm4rwapkeqx

and also is market included in gapps

sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but since everybody here has been very helpful.
[LG Optimus 2x] temasek:
I answer my part.

Yes u can use that gapps. It includes market 3.4.4.
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
Then I'll answer the other part :D

First of all vadonka explained everything in his thread so you could've found out if you read it, yet maybe you didn't understand it so I'll explain it

Base version: no extra ram memory, everything works like how it's supposed to be. This one I recommend if you just want a stable phone with everything working.

32MB shared version: AFAIK, this version has 32MB extra ram memory because it shares this extra 32MB with the GPU (correct me if I'm wrong guys :D) this isn't really important anyway, all you have to know that this version used to be a little buggy, so if you want a stable phone I won't recommend this one.

32MB Ramhack version: this version also gives you 32MB extra ram memory, but this isn't shared with the GPU. Therefore this version is also really stable and I'm using it too. However, only reboot doesn't work with this version because of the ramhack from the GPU.

64MB Ramhack version: this version gives you 64MB extra ram memory. This one is also very stable I think and because of the bigger ramhack compared to the previous version more things don't work. The things that won't work with this version is reboot and 1080p (and maybe 720p) video recording.

For more information go to the original thread (link in signature)
[LG Optimus 2x] lopiop:
so the ramhack gets ram from the gpu rite, even the one which you use which is the 32 mb ram hack, does stock cm7 comes with a ramhack, bcoz ive noticed more free ram with cm 7.1 stable?

also how much performance loss and battery life gain do you get with powersave kernel?

going to flash temasek rom and trying it out soon, thx for the answers very infromative
[LG Optimus 2x] SP1996AC:
Normal cm7 does not come with a ram hack. The extra amount of ram is probably because the rom uses less ram memory than stock lg rom. Therefore you have more free ram. :D

The powersave version has indeed a lower performance than the normal version, but the difference is barely noticeable. Also, the powersave version allows you to overclock to maximum 1.4Ghz and the normal version clocks to 1.5Ghz. However the difference between these frequencies is also barely noticeable.

The battery life of the powersave version is good. (otherwise it wouldn't have been a powersave version of course :D) With moderate use you can get around two days (or more) without recharging and with the normal version I think around 1 or 1 and a half. This is because the powersave version is also a little undervolted which makes the battery drain a little slower.
[LG Optimus 2x] lopiop:
thx once again :)
[LG Optimus 2x] lopiop:
oh ya one more question, just now i flashed my phone in recovery, but i wasnt confident and i flashed it again, bcoz i forgot to wipe everything, is it okay, i mean i flashed two times in recovery mode is it okay, btw the phone boots, havent notice any difference yet :)
[LG Optimus 2x] JohnnieDarko:
I'm not a noob but found this thead. Same here, I just flashed CM7 (official, not Temasek/kang), and I don't have an external SD, and Spotify doesn't open. Well it instant crashes, no sight of the app and no FC popup. Anyone familiar with this? Can anyone test wether Spotify app works without external SD on either CM7 or temasek, etc? No paid login needed, just to see if it opens.

EDIT: Sorry for OT. Found the solution for the Spotify problem. Settings->CyanogenMod->Applications-> Tick "Use internal memory". Spotify works fine in both CM7 stock and Kang, etc.
[LG Optimus 2x] zereke:
is there any kernels for ICS that support overcloaking yet?

was looking at the ironKernel, but no info found about that.

right now I got the 2.6.32.55-cyanogenmod kernel.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dryspuri:
Hi all expert themers, I hate these batteries with percentage on top of them, is there a way just totake out % on batteries, is there some kind soul there to help me with the same
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] timothyshrimp:
Hi the best way I would reccomend is download a widget

Hi the best way I would get around this is download a widget from the market called battery solo widget it will give the the battery life without the percentage.

hope this helps

timothyshrimp
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sileshnair:
Yes, I can help you out provided you tell me what rom you are running and send me a few apks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rotem187:
Hi, Is it possible on sensation ROM?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sileshnair:
Possible on any rom. You should also link me to the battery pngs that you want. I cannot remove % from the existing battery icons. Too much work in that case.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dryspuri:
Hey Thanks for help but i am not sure what apks you want i am trying to achieve this with vertumus ICS theme as i am on Pauls's modaco gr8 rom which is kj2
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sileshnair:
Send me the framework-res.apk from your rom and the link to verts theme that you are using.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LegendK95:
I'll be happy to help :) just send me the SystemUI.apk from /system/app and tell me what version of rom are you on (kj2?) and I'll fix it for you ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] shayne77:
I believe in GB, battery icons are in framework-res not systemui?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sileshnair:
Yes, it is in framework. In the latest lp2, it seems to be inside systemui.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] LegendK95:
Yeah you're right, :D then if you can upload your framework-res and i'll check it for you
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] :
hi xda members,

i installed the cyanogen mod following all instructions on my gio gt s5660v (australian model) and wifi connectivity does not work.

i have tested with all open/secure networks, rebooted, cleared all with CWM, etc.

wifi shows as connected but no data can be downloaded

what would you suggest as the best recovery option ?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] :
[ROM][2.3.7]CyanogenMod 7.1 KANG & ClockworkMod 5.x for Galaxy Gio (RC-3.0)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
Problably because it is not compitable with the V version of the gio.. Try to get into download mode and flash back to stock rom
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] :
i downloaded the stock 2.3.4 via odin but wifi is still not downloading

there is no mention of the s5660v being incompatible with the cyanogen 7.2

i can't even update stock FW using kies

can you suggest anything else ?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
Flash stock firmware via odin, there are tutorials for it at the android development section of our gios, called the big thread
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] stemciccio:
You could try flashing another custom rom..you can find GioPro 1.4 in development section..it's a very good rom ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tvl1996:
Hey.

Im new here on xda-developers.

But ive one question

I want to install the Android Market on my tablet (Android 2.2).

But if i installed the Market (.apk) it doesnt work, even if i restart the tablet.

What i have done:

Rooted my device

Many APK's ive tried.

I heard things about ClockWorkMOD or something like that in recovery mode...

Greets,

Twan

P.S. Sorry for my bad english, im dutch :$
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
Flash the Gapps package available here (choose the one suitable for your device): http://goo-inside.me/gapps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nevrlow:
Might need the framework.

sent from an HTC sensation on CM7 alpha #10
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tvl1996:
Needed to Install Google Services Framework then i got the internet error. Then ive restarted the tablet and now it works! Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mitjag:
Sorry to post here but I still can't post in developer under ROM theme.

I installed exactly as described in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1161110. Everything seems ok. And really like how this rom behave but I have big problem:

I can't turn flight mode off in this rom.

Did I miss some reading or I I did something wrong. Should I first install MUIU since I am curently on Itallian custom style ???
[HTC Sensation] StefanSense:
Hey Guys,

I am using the MegaDroid 1.4.1 ROM and if someone calls me, phone rings and I can accept the call when I unlock the phone.

But nothing specific is shown on the screen.

I don't even see who's calling.

Anyone else got that problem?
[HTC Sensation] Razor2100:
You must from market the widget locker. With Virtuous is the same problem!

I hope I could help you!:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mustafatk:
Is there any Kernel Developer who can make this true?

Its so hard to enable The USB Mass Storage for Nexus (like Xoom?)

Please take a look on this because i thing a lot of people here will love this!!!