I got a new LG P999 (I think that's the G2X). I'm new to Android but I'm not sure if I should root/mod or not.
Is there really any significant benefits from modding (like speed or stability) or it's just to make your Android flashier?
Also, what mod would be best to go for? And if someone could link me to a beginner tutorial on how to mod (with simpler terminology; I only found some with terminology like NANDroid, clockwork recovery, etc... which I don't really understand), that would be much appreciated.
Hope someone can help, thanks!
kefloxin said:
I got a new LG P999 (I think that's the G2X). I'm new to Android but I'm not sure if I should root/mod or not.
Is there really any significant benefits from modding (like speed or stability) or it's just to make your Android flashier?
Also, what mod would be best to go for? And if someone could link me to a beginner tutorial on how to mod (with simpler terminology; I only found some with terminology like NANDroid, clockwork recovery, etc... which I don't really understand), that would be much appreciated.
Hope someone can help, thanks!
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Well, rooting/modding gives you every benefit out there. Battery life, speed, options, features, the list goes on. Flashing ROM's is basically 99% the reason why people root or install a custom recovery on their phones. NANdroid, Clockwork MOD, etc are basically the basis and the stuff that you need to know about rooting. Since you're new I suggest you read a lot first and get to know what those terminologies are. ClockWork is a custom recovery that enables you to flash a custom ROM onto your phone.
Here is the G2x Bible. That's a reference guide to most, if not everything, that you need to know.
Here is the NVFlash method that you need to do to install Clockwork onto your G2x. You don't really need root for the G2x, just install Clockwork via that guide and you'll be good to go.
Remember: Read, read, and read.
Thanks for your reply! Those links helped me a lot. A few questions though:
1) If I don't have an external SD card, will I be able to put an external SD card without problems later? And can I re-flash for the external SD card support if desired?
2) Once I'm in the ClockworkMod Recovery, how do I put the ROM on my phone? (Flash is the correct terminology if I'm not mistaken).
3) Which ROM or mod should I go with? From the looks of it, a lot of people use CyanogenMod, but is there one that's most stable/fast?
Thanks again for your answer.
Here's another guide on NVFlashing.
These are my 3 favorite ROM's. And I'm sure most of the G2x people would agree as well.
Eagle's Blood: Based on LG's stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
Weapon G2x: Again, based on LG's stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, but with Whitehawx's many tweaks and features.
And of course, CyanogenMOD 7 Nightlies: It's based on Google's AOSP, but the CM team has added in hundreds of tweaks that makes the user experience the best you can ever get on Android.
My favorite is CM but I suggest you try all 3 to see which one you like the best.
Yes, you can slip in an SD card after you've flashed if you want. Just follow the instructions carefully on how to NVFlash, there's even a YouTube video on how to do it.
Once you're in CWM, I suggest you do a NANDroid backup to backup your current ROM. Then do the following steps.
1. Wipe Data
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (within Advanced)
4. Then go into mounts and format your /system
5. Then proceed to flashing your desired ROM.
Here's a quick video on how to flash a ROM.
But note; that video is how to flash a ROM on a myTouch 4G, just ignore the ROM's I showed in that video as it's for the MT4G. But the Clockwork MOD that you see there is just like the one for the G2x, except now the letters are blue. Do as I did in that video by wiping everything. Only thing I left out is formating /system since it wasn't needed on the MT4G. So don't forget to do that on your G2x.
Also, do you have Froyo or Gingerbread right now?
If you need any help with your g2x just drop me an email at [email protected]. I will be happy to help with any questions you may have.
Sent from the fastest g2x in the world
Thanks again for your awesome reply mackster248.
To answer your question, I'm currently running Froyo and I'm not actually with T-Mobile. I'm in Quebec with Videotron but I read it's the same phone. The phone model I have is LG P999DW.
I think I'll go with CM V7.1.0.1 as my first ROM (the nightlies may not be as stable as I want them to be). Do you think that would be an okay ROM as a first?
So just to confirm, this is what I will be doing as a whole process:
First, I will follow the NVFlashing guide which will allow me to use ClockworkMod Recovery. Next, I'll do a backup with NANDroid (which I assume is an option in CWM). Following that, I follow the wiping steps you listed (same as your video). Is that correct or am I missing something?
Thanks again!
EDIT: So I followed the NVFlash steps and it worked fine until I tried to boot in Recover by holding Vol Down + Power, but it doesn't seem to do anything... I can boot up the phone fine normally by holding the power button though. Is there a reason booting into recovery wouldn't work?
EDIT 2: Ah, nevermind. It works after I took out the battery and tried again.
EDIT 3: I haven't wiped my data yet in the recovery, but it seems I need an SD card so I can load the zip of the ROM I want. Is there a way to load the ROM from my computer or will I need to get an SD card first? Also, I would like to know if I should root as well? Does it make a difference? If not, why do people root before flashing?
Do you mind making a video of all the steps you did in exact order? also people root because most phones just use ROM manager to flash clockworkmod right from ROM Manger, but we are using NVFlash so we dont technically need it. Also new to the G2x, from (wind Mobile, i believe its the same one as the videotron P999-DW)
but im so scared to flash lol i had a vibrant i9000-m die on me before :3
Well, I can't make a video of what I did since I don't have a spare camera. All I did up until now is follow the NVFlashing guide to get ClockworkMod Recovery. It's not very hard to do actually.
I'm apparently supposed to wipe data, etc. now but I don't want to do that because steps later say that I need to flash from the SD card which I don't have. So I need to know now whether I need an SD card to flash a ROM on the phone? I've ordered an SD card which might take a while to get but after I get it, I also would like to know whether I need to root to flash? (since ROM manager says I need to root to use it, maybe I need to root to flash a ROM via CWM as well?)
I downloaded ROM manager and it says I need to root my phone for it to function. I also tried "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" via the ROM manager which gives me an error as well.
So if someone could let me know whether 1) I can flash without an SD card and 2) whether I need to root to flash via CWM, that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
The newest version of CWM Recovery requires a physical SD to put the rom backups on. Go get yourself one. The smaller capacities are very inexpensive now, but it is nice to have a larger one if you can afford it. Each backup is very large, so a small card would run out of space quickly if you don't offload them to your computer or another storage medium. If you want to backup to the internal sd then install the older version (4.0.1.5) of CWM that support internal sd only, then you don't need a physical sd card. That is why TGA_Gunnman put that version back into his flasher.
With the latest CWM and a g2x and NO sd card, I was able to root, and flash roms. Just select the flash zip from internal SD option in CWM. I did not backup though.
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With the latest CWM and a g2x and NO sd card, I was able to root, and flash roms. Just select the flash zip from internal SD option in CWM. I did not backup though.
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Wouldn't the flash zip be deleted after you wipe the data, etc.?
Also, do I need to root for flash via CWM to work?
No just place it in the root.
kefloxin said:
Wouldn't the flash zip be deleted after you wipe the data, etc.?
Also, do I need to root for flash via CWM to work?
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So you're saying that if I place the ROM on the root of the phone, it won't be deleted once I wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and format my /system?
I would just like to make sure as I don't want to be stuck without a phone until I get an SD card and no backup.
Thanks
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So you're saying that if I place the ROM on the root of the phone, it won't be deleted once I wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache and format my /system?
I would just like to make sure as I don't want to be stuck without a phone until I get an SD card and no backup.
Thanks
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If you were factory resetting a Samsung the internal SD is also wiped; but thankfully, LG does not do that. When you do a factory reset on the P999 all it does is wipe the data and cache partitions. The internal sd is left alone. So yes you can place the zip package on the internal sd, reset and then flash it. It also doesn't have to be on the root. In CWM if you select install zip from sd card, you can then choose external or internal sd and navigate to any folder and zip file you want to flash. Have fun!
I was able to install the old CWM with internal SD card support and I used that to make a backup and flash the ROM successfully. Everything seems to be awesome so far except that I can't use USB mass storage from the O/S. I turn on USB mass storage and my computer doesn't detect it. The only way to make it work is going to CWM and mounting the USB. Anyone know how I would be able to make it work through the O/S again?
I also can't install Swype without an external SD card, but I'll have one soon so that's not a big worry.
Aside from those things, I think it's pretty cool.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
Have fun bud. No phone is perfect, but the G2x is pretty awesome.
Powered by a G2x
Yeah, it's awesome. But anyone know why USB mass storage doesn't show the removable drive on my computer? I have to go into CWM and mount it to make it work, but I would prefer to be able to do it via the O/S.
Thanks for all your help though guys, you guys are awesome
kefloxin said:
Yeah, it's awesome. But anyone know why USB mass storage doesn't show the removable drive on my computer? I have to go into CWM and mount it to make it work, but I would prefer to be able to do it via the O/S.
Thanks for all your help though guys, you guys are awesome
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Install the LG Gingerbread drivers. Let me find a link.
Edit: I had the same problem as you, but this fixed that.
http://www.lg-phones.org/t-mobile-g2x-usb-driver.html
Powered by a G2x
It doesn't seem to work. I installed the drivers via the download link in the link you provided. Didn't work, then I tried to update following the instructions using the LG mobile support tool, and it still doesn't work either. (I've tried on 2 computers btw.)
I'm not sure why it only works via CWM, any other suggestions?
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It doesn't seem to work. I installed the drivers via the download link in the link you provided. Didn't work, then I tried to update following the instructions using the LG mobile support tool, and it still doesn't work either. (I've tried on 2 computers btw.)
I'm not sure why it only works via CWM, any other suggestions?
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Could be USB connection type is set wrong internally. See if there is some setting in CM7 for it. On a stock rom you can go into LG Hidden menu and set USB to automatic.
Hi guys, first post from me. I wish i could post this in the proper thread, but since i am new i am not allowed, so excuse me for the inconvenience.
I want to use custom roms to enhance my phone, i've been reading up in this forum and some video's on youtube. I've already rooted my phone before, so that part is out of the way.
Now here is my phone setup:
- Samsung Galaxy S Plus
fw= 2.3.5
baseband= I9001BOKP1
kernel= [email protected]#1
build= GINGERBREAD.BOK4
carrier= T-Mobile
- External SD Card, 486 MB
I just used the SD Card from my old Samsung phone (G-600)
The thing is, i have used Apps2SD to set apps to my SD card (the external one)
1.A: So if i am going to backup will that also be stored back to my SD after i format it?
1.B: Or is external SD card formatting not required for a fresh clean install?
The ROM i want to use is Cranium RC9
As i understand this ROM comes with a kernel as well, so..
2: should i do anything kernel related? (since it's my first time to install a ROM and all)
And finally..
3: What is the correct method for a 1st time/clean ROM installation?
If i look at the 1st post of the Cranium ROM thread, then i see install methods if you already have RC8. And the other method is for installing RC4. Please don't tell me i have to go through all the RC's to get to RC9 o_0
Thanks for at least reading this and hopefully some one can help me further on this
1.A When you backup, choose internal SD since backup has about 1GB of size if you have lots of apps. Go to feamod recovery 1.4, backup and restore then backup to internal sd card. When you finish ROM flashing restore your apps only in advanced restore.
1.B I don't think you have to format external sd, anyway you can back it up too.
2. I don't think so. The rom comes with a kernel..
3. For fresh ROM installation, Format system, data, and cache. You can also wipe dalvik cache. Then flash using ODIN or CWM, depending on the file. Reboot system and you can restore data only after going to cwm again.
You can also read fabsau's starter guide in our forum(i9001)..
In my opinion, try broodROM, comes with skyhigh kernel, ICS theme, beats audio, smoother scrolling and more..
If this helped press THANKS
Sent from my S+
Thanks this was helpful to me
Good day, I have reverted back to stock rom after cm9 build 18 (guess I can't live without sense XD), and can anyone suggest a stable KERNEL and memory fix for me? One which boosts perf, lesser bugs and such. Just a noob, so I guess I'll ask those who know them very well ) Since I am pleading for your help so much, it would also be very kind to post instructions!!! WOOAHHH! THANKS!!!!!!
You can't use different kernel on stock rom, because it's odexed, about the apps https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5idWFrLkxpbmsyU0QiXQ..
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Good day, I have reverted back to stock rom after cm9 build 18 (guess I can't live without sense XD), and can anyone suggest a stable KERNEL and memory fix for me? One which boosts perf, lesser bugs and such. Just a noob, so I guess I'll ask those who know them very well ) Since I am pleading for your help so much, it would also be very kind to post instructions!!! WOOAHHH! THANKS!!!!!!
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iam using jaggy 3.2.1 with cranium kernel build 2 i got fully stable phone with amazing performance
its nt possible to use kernels n stock..try next-gen Rom best 1 available ne
my htc
I'm not sure what the people above are talking about; I am personally using Cranium #2 kernel and DarkTremor apps2SD on stock ROM. I think I maybe deodexed my framework or something.
SifJar said:
I'm not sure what the people above are talking about; I am personally using Cranium #2 kernel and DarkTremor apps2SD on stock ROM. I think I maybe deodexed my framework or something.
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Me 2, works perfect! (Thanks to SifJar for the installation steps)
Took a nandroid backup
Backed up all apps & data using TB
Copied all contents off SD card to PC (including of course TB and nandroid backups)
Rebooted in recovery
Formatted SD card ("Mounts & Storage" > "Format /sdcard")
Partitioned SD card ("Advanced" > "Partition SD card", selected 2048MB for EXT)
Turned phone off, connected SD card to PC
Copied ZIPs for Cranium #2 (http://d-h.st/nJr) and a slightly modified DT apps2SD (modified following ptcpayne's instructions, my premodified version is here: http://d.pr/f/UF8i)
Booted into recovery again, installed apps2SD ZIP from SD, and then Cranium #2 ZIP
Turned off, connected SD to PC and restored all files
Powered on phone (first time it bootlooped, I pulled the battery and after that it worked fine)
Restored all apps in TB
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910124 for more details
Don't forget to install busybox first before install Cranium #2 kernel and DarkTremor apps2SD on stock ROM.
knorde said:
Me 2, works perfect! (Thanks to SifJar for the installation steps)
Took a nandroid backup
Backed up all apps & data using TB
Copied all contents off SD card to PC (including of course TB and nandroid backups)
Rebooted in recovery
Formatted SD card ("Mounts & Storage" > "Format /sdcard")
Partitioned SD card ("Advanced" > "Partition SD card", selected 2048MB for EXT)
Turned phone off, connected SD card to PC
Copied ZIPs for Cranium #2 (http://d-h.st/nJr) and a slightly modified DT apps2SD (modified following ptcpayne's instructions, my premodified version is here: http://d.pr/f/UF8i)
Booted into recovery again, installed apps2SD ZIP from SD, and then Cranium #2 ZIP
Turned off, connected SD to PC and restored all files
Powered on phone (first time it bootlooped, I pulled the battery and after that it worked fine)
Restored all apps in TB
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910124 for more details
Don't forget to install busybox first before install Cranium #2 kernel and DarkTremor apps2SD on stock ROM.
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Thanks a lot!
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jamesmalit3 said:
Good day, I have reverted back to stock rom after cm9 build 18 (guess I can't live without sense XD), and can anyone suggest a stable KERNEL and memory fix for me? One which boosts perf, lesser bugs and such. Just a noob, so I guess I'll ask those who know them very well ) Since I am pleading for your help so much, it would also be very kind to post instructions!!! WOOAHHH! THANKS!!!!!!
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If you like the stock rom and still want a tweaked/ custom rom then try Ateeq Rom (it uses it's own kernel also). It is the rom closest to the stock rom in terms of looks..
Hit thanks if i helped:good:
Thanks!
knorde said:
Me 2, works perfect! (Thanks to SifJar for the installation steps)
Took a nandroid backup
Backed up all apps & data using TB
Copied all contents off SD card to PC (including of course TB and nandroid backups)
Rebooted in recovery
Formatted SD card ("Mounts & Storage" > "Format /sdcard")
Partitioned SD card ("Advanced" > "Partition SD card", selected 2048MB for EXT)
Turned phone off, connected SD card to PC
Copied ZIPs for Cranium #2 (http://d-h.st/nJr) and a slightly modified DT apps2SD (modified following ptcpayne's instructions, my premodified version is here: http://d.pr/f/UF8i)
Booted into recovery again, installed apps2SD ZIP from SD, and then Cranium #2 ZIP
Turned off, connected SD to PC and restored all files
Powered on phone (first time it bootlooped, I pulled the battery and after that it worked fine)
Restored all apps in TB
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910124 for more details
Don't forget to install busybox first before install Cranium #2 kernel and DarkTremor apps2SD on stock ROM.
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Thanks for the tutorial boss! I've been looking for this tut for 2 weeks now.
Edit: Can anybody help me installing the cranium kernel on my stock europe rom? I already tried the cranium build #2 and #3 for several times but same result (bootloop). I did follow the instruction made by knorde but it didn't work. I really want that kernel. Thanks!
Hi people! I'm sorry if this has been discussed before, I searched but couldn't find the topic about that. If there is one, please direct me there. Thanks!
So, my friend has a ChaCha, and she gets the low memory msg all the time. She can't install anything, only having ~80MB of space taken (when calculated) although the phone says that more than 130MB is taken. She can't open Gtalk or Gmail - the phone is slower than imaginable! We wiped the cash from the Apps Settings, checked and everything possible is on the SD card, but still... The phone is not rooted nor anything.
Thanks in advance!
Link2sd app
Be carrefull !!
But the phone itself offers the option of installing a part of the app on sdcard - why then the link2sd? Can it be that the phone alone isn't doing the job properly?
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mironiko said:
But the phone itself offers the option of installing a part of the app on sdcard - why then the link2sd? Can it be that the phone alone isn't doing the job properly?
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Link2sd is one option. When you use native a2sd (built in) it doesn't move everything on sd, just part of application. The best way is too flash one of many custom roms that have ability to install scripts that will move all apps to ext partition. CM mods support those scripts (IMO the best one to use is CronMod Script - D2EXT and INT2EXT (+)), there are also many stock based custom roms that has dta2sd preinstalled.
Of course you need to be rooted and you need to partition your sd-card in order to do that.
Regards
didije, can you please tell me how to root your phone and install this partition thingy onto the SD CARD without losing the stock rom? I like sense widgets and the stock rom very much!
TH3KiD said:
didije, can you please tell me how to root your phone and install this partition thingy onto the SD CARD without losing the stock rom? I like sense widgets and the stock rom very much!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32489433&postcount=4
After you unlock the bootloader flash recovery and to root it install this zip though recovery.
On a stock rom (stock kernel) you can only use apps such as link2sd. And there are many threads on partitioning sd-card, just google it. The easiest way is to partition from advanced menu in clockwork recovery but I am not sure if partitioning through clockworkmod recovery works with link2sd.
TH3KiD said:
didije, can you please tell me how to root your phone and install this partition thingy onto the SD CARD without losing the stock rom? I like sense widgets and the stock rom very much!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449681
1. First Unlock the phone, then root, follow the thread.
stayfidz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449681
1. First Unlock the phone, then root, follow the thread.
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I just pointed him to the post you wrote in his thread, lol :laugh: