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Downgrading Android 2.2.1 to 2.2 for root- dead links!

Hi there Q & A Team,
I've been reading up on rooting my shiny new LG Optimus One P500h this entire weekend and came across this thread that was generously put together by the_ERROR. One issue- as helpful as the thread was all of the links in the OP appear to be dead! Any alternatives for finding the 2.2 firmware that I need to get busy?

i followed this step by step guide and rooted successfully. https://lgp500.wordpress.com/2011/03/25/how-to-downgrade-your-firmware-lg-optimus-one-p500/

Sony Xperia Rooting?

Hey Guys,
I'm new to rooting phones so here goes: I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) that comes stock with Android 2.3 GB. Without thinking I would need root access, I did a manual flash to Android ICS 4.0.4. It's working great and everything but now I need to have root access for certain applications that requires it some of which is Avast! Anti-Virus and Firewall.
I have read through some of the forums and it's quite confusing for a first-timer trying to get answers on how to root this phone. As I have come to learn, the version I have is not rootable (4.1.B.0.431) - standard/original Sony issue. Is there someone who is running ICS 4.0.4 on their Xperia Arc that has successfully rooted their phone? If so, how exactly did you do it? Links to the ROM's required would be much appreciated as well as detailed instructions (remember I'm new to this).
If I violated any rules by placing this question in the wrong forum topic, my apologies.

[Q] 3 Basic question about root/flashing

Hello xda users
I am new here, and I have some noob questions. I need to know them to feel me more comfortable oO
I have rooted my Sony xperia arc S (LT18i) some time ago. (Gingerbread)
Now I want to upgrade the stock ROM to 4 or higher, but I have some questions:
1st. Do I have to upgrade the stock ROM using flashtool again?
2nd. Do I loose the root acces once I have flashed it? I haven seen this question in other webs, but I haven's seen a clean answer, so I am not sure...
3rd. Is there any android "emulator" on pc to experiment? I have seen some of them, but I am not sure If I can "root" there, or change "roms"
Thanks

[Completed] [Q] where can i find mod/tweaks ?

hi guys i'm pretty new to android, i've switched from ios lately.
And my question is that on ios when we jailbreak our iPhones we have something called Cydia where we can install all the crazy stuff (system tweaks,apps that can't be published on the appstore,themes, and a lot of other things).
So i was wondering where can i find something similar to that on android. Is there an app or a list or a thread on xda where can i read the tweak description and install it?
thanks in advance

First of all, welcome to the Android world. In order to better assist you a bit more information is needed. What Device ? What Android version ? What Recovery ? What carrier ? Rooted / Non-Rooted ?

my phone is sony xperia z2 running kitkat 4.4.2 and it's unlocked.
it is not rooted and i haven't installed a custom recovery yet but if i need to do so i don't have a problem.
thanks for the welcome.

The links below should get you going in the right direction. The first link is more of a General get to know Android terms, and such. The second is on how to Flash a Rom, and Root. Again general info. The last two are the Specific Forum for your device, and the Section to look for Roms. I would highly advice spending some time reading, and acquainting yourself with the processes, and terminology before proceeding. Best of luck .
Android Terms,Slang,Definitions & Laiman Term...
[HOWTO] Rooting + Wiping + Flashing : For the ultimate noob.
Sony Xperia Z2 Forum
Xperia Z2 Android Development:
Xperia Z2 Themes and Apps:

[Completed] old rooted device with stock rom

hey guys
so i have this old wt19i which is rooted but i never bothered to install a custom rom,i stopped using it after a while and bought a simple nokia phone as my main phone.the reason was battery life.
now i want to start using it again but i dont know what custom rom i should install.i wont even insert a sim and plan on using it solely as a gba emulator.
since its an old phone i cant find which custom rom is best for maximum battery life.
i got SU access and stock rom.can i just pick a rom and install it?
i would not ask this question but since its an old phone i cannot find what rom is best.all threads are from 2012
what rom would you suggest for this wt19i?

Hi there,
All about your device is in this index thread: ☆☆☆ ROLL UP STICKY THREAD ☆☆☆ - Find All Sticky's Here!!!
Read carefully to that forum and if you have more questions please register an account and ask directly in this thread:
[Q/A] GENERAL CHAT (post here instead of making a new thread}
Good luck