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[Optimus V Android Development] sublimewulf:
Do you have a skype or some kind of chat? I can walk you through possible ways of recovering.
[Optimus V Android Development] greysonbotts:
i already exchanged the phone at target but thanks for responding

i couldn't live without a phone...

i would be interested to hear your ideas actually just because i'm curious
[Optimus V Android Development] jmel:
This is a great thread, thanks for your work! I dropped my crappy sprint intrepid and came over to virgin mobile for this phone and the goodies. Looking forward to more good stuff.

Cheers!
[Optimus V Android Development] jhr5474:
Ok

So I was rooted with your method and all the sudden the phone just shut off, went to recovery and wont do anything but recovery. I tried flashing your rom and it wont boot it goes directly to recovery again when I try to reboot. Is there a way to reflash the recovery via recovery or something? I am stuck in recovery!!!!!!!!!

I even tried a few other roms.
[Optimus V Android Development] mattrb:
Good Job Sir. Keep up the good work.

We need more Virgin Mobile/CM7
[Optimus V Android Development] dingnecros:
I flashed the CM7 rom it works sooo much smoother than the stock rom. Plus the added features are great. Most stuff works and OP already mentions that Wifi is not working. Some additional things that did not work out for me were

- Auto rotation of screen

- Screen brightness level controls

- Frequent crashes of the navigation app

- Inability for the navigation app to declare directions when Pandora was running

- For some reason I was prompted to slide open the physical keyboard a couple of times

The non working navigation features were the deal breaker for me but other than that the overall feel of the CM7 is soo much better than the stock rom. Everything feels more fluid even web acess seemed faster. Currently I flashed back my rooted nandroid backup of the stock rom
[Optimus V Android Development] sublimewulf:
The navigation app can be fixed by pulling it and re-installing via market. I will be working on the bugs as soon as I get the opportunity though. I appreciate the input! It's nice to have feedback!
[Optimus V Android Development] jessebwallace:
Did you ever get this fixed?

I'm curious if you did - I want to root tonight, but want to know how to fix problems that may arise.
[Optimus V Android Development] drellisdee:
As the creator of the recovery.img I must say I'm not very thrilled about this being posted in this manner with absolutely no credit being given to me. Posts like these are going to make me stop doing recoveries period. I made recovery.img's for the entire optimus lineup (Vortex, Opt S, Opt M, Opt P500, Opt P509, Opt V) and do not have any of these phones myself. My total amount of donations for all this work is > $50 and well over 25,000 downloads as many users don't know to whom to credit and thank or ones who wish to donate have no idea where to donate to.

Anyways here is the proper recovery designed for the Optimus V (released on 2/06/11) so you can stop using the Optimus S one. Please also replace download links with one below.

Optimus-V recovery.img
[Optimus V Android Development] bigdog_nick:
Thanks for the DIY, some parts i got stuck on but figured it out. Running Cyanogen now :)
[Optimus V Android Development] KenDroid101:
Request

Can someone build a stock Rom that incorporates Darchstar's A2SD mod?? I have the Apps2SD enabler app on my phone but even with this app my internal storage sucks. I'd like to be able to move apps and Dalvik to my sd card. Please and Thanks
[Optimus V Android Development] sublimewulf:
Maybe instead of complaining and moaning about it, you could PM me and I'd add it to the OP. But if you are going to be like that I'll make my own damn recovery img. Time and place man. Think before you act. If this is how you react to people on a normal basis, thats the reason no one donates to your "fund". I'm not profiting at all from this. The only link I have is to a fricken cancer foundation. I'm sorry for being a selfish bastard.
[Optimus V Android Development] overthinkingme:
I

please
[Optimus V Android Development] kevingamin:
Stuck on Step 5

I am attempting to root my LG Optimus V using the instructions provided in the OP. When I get to Step 5 and attempt to use adb in the command line, I get stuck on "cat /sdcard/flash_image > /system/bin/flash_image". When I enter this command, I get "/sdcard/flash_image: invalid length" as a response.

I am assuming there is a permissions issue involved. I've even hard reset the phone back to factory settings and reformatted the MicroSD card as a precaution, but nothing has changed.

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
do you do the temp root?

sounds like you didnt
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
btw

this phone was very easy to root and install Custom rom

currently using the Gingerbread theme since gingerbread build still needs work.
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
Currently running through this. Perhaps this is assumed, but is there a hidden step (maybe 2.5): "connect phone to windoze box with usb"?
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
lol its assummed.

how else are things going to go on your phone?
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
Thanks for asking! Procedure was exactly as described (including step 2.5 - haha). Phone did need 2nd flash+wipe after hang at LG screen, just as discussed above. Now need to figure out apps for term, ssh, ftp, etc.

Good stuff here.
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
stuck at Android system recovery screen

warning: never reset your phone to factory through android interface!!!
[Optimus V Android Development] tridge:
when trying to do a nand backup I get the following message:

"Error: Run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb!"

Any help please?
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
never reset your phone to factory through android interface!

RESOLVED, see links below.
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
if people are having lots of problems i can make video tutorials

i had to follow the tutorial here with files from android central.

SDX is great.

The recoverys though are sensitive. If you do FACTORY RESTORE through the rom..it WILL brick it.

BUT you can unbrick it easily as long as you have all the files. BUT AS ALWAYS...DO A NANDROID backup with the orginal Virgin mobile rom. NO CUSTOM.

tips

MOST optimus v's will need double wipes and flash the first time to get the rom to stick for whatever reason. THATS WHEN YOU GET STUCK ON LG LOGO.

Let me know if people want video tutorials.
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
update. Thanks for the help, transitoyspace! Just as you posted that, I was able to restore to standard ROM using that last thread I linked above. Again, to recover from user-induced-problem after clicking "factory defaults" from within Android, follow the post here:

http://forum.sdx-developers.com/opt...ock(tested-by-me-needs-other-testers-please)/

however, bear in mind that I didn't follow step 3 exactly, as discussed above. Do whatever your brain tells you there. (consider using *restore*, not backup)

(also, for reference, similar discussion involving Optimus S, is here: http://forum.androidcentral.com/lg-...45403-how-unroot-your-phone-return-stock.html)
[Optimus V Android Development] kevingamin:
Is the "temp root" you refer to what happens when I open SuperOneClick and click on "shell root"? If so, I did that step. If not, I need some enlightenment.

I should warn you, you're dealing with an Android newb here. That's why I bought the phone, so I could learn Android and better support my clients who are making the switch.

Come to think of it, that means I can write this phone off as a "business expense" :D
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
this is perhaps too obvious, but superoneclick went all the way through its steps and gave you the "temp root" notification box, right?

and, thereafter, you had a prompt with a hash:

#

when you accessed via adb?

assuming that's all good, did you see this suggestion here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5429062&postcount=5

reformat SD card worked for that user on a different device. other users had similar suggestions:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=621940
[Optimus V Android Development] kevingamin:
Yes, I got the "temp root" notification box and the hash when I accessed adb.

I'll take a look at your suggestions regarding SD card formatting. I used the built-in formatting tool on the phone (quick and easy, after all), but that doesn't necessarily give me the access I need, assuming, of course, that this is an access/permissions issue to begin wit.
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
Tonight or tomorrow ill make a video on Going from a custom ROM BACK to stock BACK to custom rom. Just hope i get my hands on the phone since i dont OWN it.

I own the evo but have worked on many phones.

This phone is perfect for your begining android user. Its speed is perfect for them. not too slow, not too big, just perfect.

Btw there is no need to reformat SD card. But if you do make sure you do it within custom recovery or phone OS for proper usage. Unless you know what you are doing inside a computer OS (i.e windows, linux)
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
btw once you got the temp root from superclick...CLOSE THE APP. THEN go into adb shell.

just copy and paste so you dont waste time typing.

youll get one error...but just continue with the process it should work.
[Optimus V Android Development] RavenZero:
Video tutorials are always great to have and appreciated. Please produce one (or more) if you have the time.
[Optimus V Android Development] tridge:
I fixed this issue by freeing up space on my SD card, I went from 186MB free (point it was giving the message) to 450MB free and I was able to do a nandroid backup.
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
nadroid backups do take up space. you should at least have have a 4 gb. they are cheap.

But you can find 8gb online for super cheap since alot of phones come with them

glad you fixed it
[Optimus V Android Development] tridge:
Yeah, I noticed after my successful backup, the backup was 309 MB. I just have the 2GB that came with it for right now, I have a 16GB I used on my Droid 1. I wasn't ready to wipe data from it until I'm settled in with the new phone.

Appreciate all the help guys.
[Optimus V Android Development] transitoyspace:
so got my hands on the phone again today.

Is any one still interested in a video walkthrough?
[Optimus V Android Development] booblik2009:
I am. That would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
Picked this up 30 mins ago. It is now rooted and running a custom ROM with the bloat-free ROM. Nice. Kudos!
[Optimus V Android Development] Lichborne:
My AT&T contract and WM 6.5 Phone is up soon and I'm very interested in considering this option and leaving both behind.

Can some one that has rooted their phone tell me how it is on stability?

I'm curious if the non-functioning bug list at the 1st post is still accurate or if some of the issues have been fixed.

Also, how is the speed on Sprint's 3G network, have you noticed if they are throttling the bandwidth given the cheap pricing vs their contract customers?

Thanks,

-Lich
[Optimus V Android Development] booblik2009:
Very stable so far. Running Zefie's CM7 ROM from here. Proximity sensor problems are still relevant, particularly if you intend to use the phone with Google Voice (I have to take battery out every time I hang up because the screen doesn't turn back on). No seeing any other issues though. Sprint's 3G network has been great for me (I had Sprint for 4 year prior to switching to VMobile, which uses the same network).
[Optimus V Android Development] badboi_zero:
sublimewulf said he's halting his work (correct me if I'm wrong) and letting other people advance since they are progressing at a faster rate with less bugs and issues. So far there are two--aospCMod7 and Zefie's CM7. aosp has been updated as of Feb. 25. But I went back to Zefie's. It just seems a bit more responsive and stable (just due to the fact that my SetCPU widget refreshes. aosp I have to delete and re-add.). But mostly because I don't wanna have to wipe then set up again :D

Zefie's you get more memory since davlik is moved to cache or whatever (excuse me. I am newbie). Battery seems a bit more lasting as well, but nowhere near as good as Stock+Xionia 2.2 rom. They are both near identical. The bugs listed on the first page of this thread are non-existent on these builds. Incoming MMS bug seems to be a Virgin Mobile related issue. And I don't know about busybox. Being a newb I don't use that stuff anyway.

Wifi, wifi tethering with Wifi Tethering app on Market, proximity, they all work fine. No issues with me. No black screen after Google Voice, whatever. Only bugs you may encounter are the really minute ones the average user won't really cry about.
[Optimus V Android Development] kevingamin:
Ahhh. I did NOT close the app. I'll give that a try and let you know of my progress.
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
Impressed with this phone. I came from this:

HTC Vogue > HTC Touch Pro > HTC Droid Eris > HTC Evo > Huawei Ascend > LG Optimus V

The Optimus V is the best non-contract phone I've owned. Blows cricKet's Ascend out of the water.
[Optimus V Android Development] caicom98:
the OP removed the flash_image.zip where can i get this file? Or when will it be updated?
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
I used Google and found a mirror in. 5 seconds. Try that. =)

[ I used my LG Optimus V to send this message ]
[Optimus V Android Development] pspTP:
If I am reading the instructions correctly, I cannot root this if I don't activate the phone first, is that right?
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
That is correct sir. I had to activate mine first.

[ I used my LG Optimus V to send this message ]
[Optimus V Android Development] pspTP:
I tried to root yesterday after activating the phone and after rebooting the phone was just stuck at the LG screen and wouldnt move from there. I had to restore nand backup to get the phone working again.

The only thing I can think was different was at this command:

mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak

I got a no such file found. Other things went fine. Also I think I had the 1.2 version of the recovery package.

What am I missing?
[Optimus V Android Development] pspTP:
HELP!

"ONLY WIPE/FACTORY RESET IN RECOVERY. DO NOT USE THE PHONE WIPE"

I did this (phone wipe from within android) accidently when trying to remove my main google account which I wanted to change. Now my phone always boots up in the recovery program. What do I do now?

Any help appreciated!

UPDATE: Unbricked it using info from another thread. :)
[Optimus V Android Development] Duane500:
I'd be interested in a video tutorial. I'm not yet that skilled at Android
[Optimus V Android Development] bugaboo90:
Can you post a link to the unbrick thread. Thx..
[Optimus V Android Development] crc111:
Can't compare it with the evo but I have the Sprint HTC Hero. I bought the Virgin Mobil LG Optimus last Sunday and activated it with the $25$/month plan. Not bad, speed wise. It is very responsive. But I was disappointed that I cannot sideload apps because it does not have a file manager. I don't want to use the market in this phone and I'm not sure if file manager is available in the market from this phone.

I'm looking into rooting this phone.

Does anyone tried the instructions above and have a success without loosing some of the features (wifi, bluetooth, etc.)?

Thanks in advance.
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
I linked to it above when I did the same thing, see pp ~5-7 of this thread.

"loosing" features is what rooting is all about! but, yes, use the Stock Rooted file from OP's post & you will be golden: all features loosed & none lost.
[Optimus V Android Development] pizad_sura:
can you upload flash_image.zip for me ? Please :)
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
I'm really curious to why you don't want to use the Market. What's your reasoning?

[ Sent from an LG Optimus V ]
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
read through this thread, ...original author of that file linked to it.
[Optimus V Android Development] pspTP:
This is the thread I followed to unbrick the phone:

Unbrick phone link

There's one more link posted in that thread for getting the optimus V virgin mobile stock image which I used instead of the Sprint one mentioned in the OPs post.
[Optimus V Android Development] legend221:
Have a friend considering the Optimus V just because you can root and install a custom OS.

Many thanks to the person that contributed this to our community.
[Optimus V Android Development] realgenericuser:
I really need help on these two points, first can I simply paste that information that says type? I have done that and it seems to work, at least it reboots the phone but then I do not seem to actually get root access.

Second what does re-flash required mean? When I first get thru the steps I have the icon indicating that I have root, but it times out when I try to open it and I am stumped. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I am desperately trying to be able to wifi-tether this phone.

Thx
[Optimus V Android Development] f00f00:
as to your first Q, can you clarify what you are asking? ...once you type the commands from the adb interface, your phone will reboot into the recovery screen (aqua text on black).

Q2: yah, it could be clearer. I think OP got mad & left, but what he meant is to repeat the flashing process described in step 7. good luck!
[Optimus V Android Development] crc111:
I bought this phone for my son. I don't want him to have access to the market that's why I'm side-loading apps using "adb push...".
[Optimus V Android Development] overthinkingme:
As long as you're using adb, try the adb install command. Works great.

Adb install package.apk
[Optimus V Android Development] crc111:
Oh, yeah. It's "adb install ...", instead of "adb push ...".

Actually I had to create my gmail account on the Virgin Optimus so I could download Astro from the market. Right after Astro was installed, I removed my gmail account so the phone has no access to the market. I could have used "adb install ...". Oh well.
[Optimus V Android Development] dingermtb:
Another thing you could do if you really don't want market access, since anyone can create a google account...first, get a file manager (i see you have ASTRO:D), then you go to your SD card. In the system/app folder, delete Vending.apk, then in data/data folder, delete the folder com.android.vending. Reboot, wipe davlik cache, then good to go. If you ever want market back, you can download the Vending.apk to comp and use adb, or place on SD card and install with ASTRO. Hope this helps.
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
How old is he?
[Optimus V Android Development] armyguy528:
OK, so everything worked but /mv command. So I followed the rest of the steps (because I didn't know what else to do at this point), after the flash, wipe, and reboot... i'm stuck on the LG screen. Please tell me I didn't brick it. :(

Scratch this, I got scared. Lost all my contacts, but phone works. I had never backed up my phone, so I think this is why the /mv command didn't work.
[Optimus V Android Development] dEris:
People.. if you use Google when adding contacts you will never have to worry about losing your contacts. When you add contacts, add to Google and not phone.

[ Sent from an LG Optimus V ]
[Optimus V Android Development] markmeshark:
Nice

Thank's for this. I used to have the CM7 on it, but that was too buggy, I'm waiting for an update. This works pretty good. No problems so far.
[Optimus V Android Development] ssconceptz:
Does this work for Optimus S?
[Optimus V Android Development] ghostv7142:
what if i just want to root w/ out loading anything just a simple root ! then after i root i want to uninstall the bloatware my self can that be done .. ?
[Optimus V Android Development] crc111:
Just download the SuperOneClick from the original post. With it, you will be able to use the shell to remount the /system filesystem to read/write. You can then remove apps.
[Optimus V Android Development] aliaselchore:
I keep on getting to slide open the keyboard. Not a problem just annoying. My only complain is that the battery sucks. Is gone like in half a day

Sent from My Optimus on the $25 PLAN
[Optimus V Android Development] greysonbotts:
i had the same problem but then i figured out that because i work in a low signal building that my phone attempting to keep 3g signal was draining my battery

i turn my 3g off when at work but i still get texts and calls

now my battery is only down to 90% at the end of the day instead of 40%

i use quick settings to toggle 3g and use wifi when at home or wherever i find it because wifi sips power compared to cell data
[Optimus V Android Development] cleefesq:
I did everything correctly as far as I can tell, but at step number 6 on sublimewolf's guide I get stuck. My recovery has no "backup" option to select. It has four options:

Reboot now

Sdcard:update.zip (does nothing, because no such file exists)

Wipe/Factory reset

Wipe partition

Any clues what I might have done wrong/what I should do from here?
[Optimus V Android Development] axelion:
Download ROMTOOLS...... that program makes everything easy.... especially for beginners such as myself.
[Optimus V Android Development] cleefesq:
Very true. I actually just came to clear up that my problem was solved thanks to romtools, then I see this. This sticky should be replaced IMO.
[Optimus V Android Development] crc111:
Where did you download ROMTOOLS?
[Optimus V Android Development] cleefesq:
I'm not entirely sure lol. I'm sorry. I was getting help from another site and a user sent a pm with the link to download. Surf around here and Android forums, I'm sure you'll find it.
[Optimus V Android Development] overthinkingme:
It is in this subforum
[Optimus V Android Development] dullestbulb:
Seeing as the link has been removed, is there any idea on when a new flash file will be released?
[Optimus V Android Development] manaurys:
REMOVED. New one will be uploaded soon. flash_image.zip

where can i get this i want to root my phone any ideas
[Optimus V Android Development] i shot jfk:
thanks to sublimewulf for this tut, it helped sooo much with this phone.
[Optimus V Android Development] samfarias:
I have a similar problem. The phone will only boot up to the "Android system recovery" screen. I have tried resetting to stock using the instructions at this link, to no avail. I got bought this phone from someone and I suspect they tried wiping from within the phone (Privacy settings?), and now it is stuck at Recovery.
[Optimus V Android Development] agajaraj:
Video tutorial

I made a video tutorial on how to root the optimus v :)

any questions please ask in the youtube comments

P.S uses same method used in this thread

to watch vid

go to youtube

type in pheonix1013

click on Root optimus v and Flash custom recovery part 1

and ......

ENJOY

==============================

Pheonix 1013
[Optimus V Android Development] blitzkriegchef:
Looking to root using this method but cant go any further without the "flash_image.zip" I have downloaded all other required files and would like to install the recovery but i cant seem to find the flash file anywhere. any links would be appreciated
[Optimus V Android Development] Asadullah:
If you haven't rooted your phone please pm me. I have a way to root your phone through fastboot so that we can get a stock unrooted system image. Why is this important? If you ever have to send your phone in and don't want them to know you rooted your phone this would be good to have.

I have all files that you would need and guarantee no problems.
[Optimus V Android Development] overthinkingme:
Would you mind starting a new thread on your method? Having multiple methods never hurts. :D
[Optimus V Android Development] xSolid3:
totally unnecessary to do it through fastboot, especially for a novice on a windows box.