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He all! I just my G2X today and was wondering. Is it worth rooting yet with no cusom roms available? And if so, can someone point me in the right direction to accomplish this?
I came from the Vibrant and dont know where to start.
Any help, input and direction is greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to the club I was also a Vibrant owner before this.. So here is some quick info that may help save you some time searching.
If you plan on keeping the phone I would root it to get rid of unwanted apps but that is each users own opinion. If you do want to root it I would read this thread to make it easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1039985
Also if you want to add ClockworkMod Recovery all you need to do is get the newest version of rom manager off the market and select flash ClockworkMod Recovery and the G2X will be the third device down.
After that set back and wait for the custom roms to show up and you will be ready to have all kinds of fun
Hope that helps *some*
uhm. I thought clockwork wasn't ready for us thru rom manager yet?
has it been updated?
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rich2thad said:
uhm. I thought clockwork wasn't ready for us thru rom manager yet?
has it been updated?
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Yes I already have it installed and it works fine
Edit: I am using the one off rom manager though*
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Yes I already have it installed and it works fine
Edit: I am using the one off rom manager though*
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So that means that we can create a Nandroid Backup? or the mounted internal memory as sd card will be a problem?
I knew to just wait and it would be a easier way to get clockwork recovery on my g2x using one click root v1.7 because the latest version 1.8 didn't work.plus I heard cyanogen mod 7 is only a couple weeks away
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Nevermind....found it
Well I just double checked and it still does not detect internal sd card.. Wanted to post this as soon as double checked as I was using my external. let me look through it more and I will keep you updated
Thanks for the friendly welcome and replies. Im gonna check out that link.
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i downloaded all requested files. when i plug in my phone it starts to read it correctly but then i get a window saying it did not install properly. i clicked root anyway and it wont get past "waiting for phone". did i do something wrong?
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Market CWM doesn't seem to work.
Works after second application/reboot.
Great news!
-bZj
It appears that maybe, the drivers are for 64bit. And my windows is 32. Possibility?
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Looks like the pda link did the trick. Awesomeness! I have achieved ROOT! Thank you!
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I didn't see this posted but I just successfully installed clockwork with rom manager. It now shows the g2x.
I'm gonna check that out right now. Thanks for the heads up
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Just checked and installed cwm recovery. Good looking out.
Awesome find!...I can confirm that this works as I'm backing up my rom this very minute. Custom roms are coming very soon...
For those who are new to rom manager...
Install rom manager from the market. Choose flash clockwork recovery and choose lg g2x. That's it and your done! To get into recovery just choose boot into recovery from rom manager.
dakalter said:
I didn't see this posted but I just successfully installed clockwork with rom manager. It now shows the g2x.
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Installed just fine here. But I can't do a nandroid an error pops up say E:/ can't mount. Will this be made to read internal storage later on?
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slinky1914 said:
Installed just fine here. But I can't do a nandroid an error pops up say E:/ can't mount. Will this be made to read internal storage later on?
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Do you have a sd card installed?
GEEEEKED
I get mine in a few days CWM going on my bros phone though in like 3 seconds. AWESOME. Thanks to all the devs on the G2X!
I can confirm too.
Flashed it, then tried booting with the reboot app instead of through rom manager, booted to 3.0.2.4 instead of 3.0.2.7, once I rebooted through rom manager it wrote the recovery and then booted to 3.0.2.7
So after pressing flash, boot to recovery on the first attempt through rom manager.
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Anyone know if this does the update.zip fakeflash of does it do a perm recovery replacement like Chris's nvflash cwm?
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protechcertifiedrepair said:
I get mine in a few days CWM going on my bros phone though in like 3 seconds. AWESOME. Thanks to all the devs on the G2X!
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Done! Making Backup geeked can't wait for mine. Thanks again to all the awesome devs!
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Do you have a sd card installed?
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I do not. It didn't come with one so I guess I have to buy one? Do the brand new in box G2X come with sdcards?
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slinky1914 said:
I do not. It didn't come with one so I guess I have to buy one? Do the brand new in box G2X come with sdcards?
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Nope. Nor headphones
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krylon360 said:
Anyone know if this does the update.zip fakeflash of does it do a perm recovery replacement like Chris's nvflash cwm?
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Krylon360... nice to see you over here... flashed your stuff on my vibrant... but that is a good question... n e one?
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That's terrible we pay $499.99 for a phone LG can at least include a sd and headphones oh well I'll buy some
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slinky1914 said:
That's terrible we pay $499.99 for a phone LG can at least include a sd and headphones oh well I'll buy some
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The ones usually provided with other phones are usually crap anyway. I usually7 buy other headphones (provided are never good) and the sSD is usually a lower class, at least in my other phones. I usually have a decent one from previous phones anyway, or will buy if I feel they are needed. Not like they are expensive.
But what does this comment have to do with flashing recovery anyway.
Anyway, getting ready to add this. Always been an Amon_RA fan, but not sure if I will see that here.
krylon360 said:
Anyone know if this does the update.zip fakeflash of does it do a perm recovery replacement like Chris's nvflash cwm?
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Just checked my internal hd and there is an update.zip file so I assume this method does the fake flash.
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jsapp said:
The ones usually provided with other phones are usually crap anyway. I usually7 buy other headphones (provided are never good) and the sSD is usually a lower class, at least in my other phones. I usually have a decent one from previous phones anyway, or will buy if I feel they are needed. Not like they are expensive.
But what does this comment have to do with flashing recovery anyway.
Anyway, getting ready to add this. Always been an Amon_RA fan, but not sure if I will see that here.
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I doing think we will ever see an amon_ra recovery here on out. If I can recall he's done with recovery's. Any way I've gotten use to with clock work with my vibrant and my mt4g
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I do not. It didn't come with one so I guess I have to buy one? Do the brand new in box G2X come with sdcards?
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That's why the backup didn't work. It tried to find your sd card and when it didn't see it aborted the nandroid. Once you put it in it'll backup fine.
tq745 said:
I doing think we will ever see an amon_ra recovery here on out. If I can recall he's done with recovery's. Any way I've gotten use to with clock work with my vibrant and my mt4g
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Amon_Ra only does recoveries for phones that he has. Unfortunately he doe not have the g2x so unlikely we will see one from him.
I'm a newbie when it comes to this. But I learn quick. I messed up and didn't put the nvda. Instead I flashed the rom manager clockwork mod and so on. Everything was good I had eaglesblood, I was happy. Today I flashed cyanogen. Now I'm happy with the rom but I don't gave ANY Google apps. I have the GAPPS but I can't reboot my phone to flash them. Can someone help.......thànXx a million
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Install the NVflash recovery.
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Its literally just as easy as that. Install NVFlash recovery and all is well.
"I am a hacker and this is my Creed. You may stop this individual, but you can't stop us all...after all, we're all alike."
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After long hard work ......i found that i can do it with rom manager ......no nv flash or watever .....whenever you flash a new rom you NEED a new clockwork recovery . I remember reading a thread saying that when you do it thru rom manager its a fake clockwork mod. So i just made another one. Now my baby is running cyanogen with g.bread gapps. Thank you anyways......gope somebody finds both of our answees beautiful.....now how do i put the black market n black search bar -like eaglesblood??
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Have now flashed 2.3.4. Gapps everything working beautifully. Just a freeze up sometimes when web browsing. Also got the black searchbar...im trying to get the black androidmark3t....i have the vendor file jhst dint jnow what to do with it. Also havent tried the gtalk video chat....nibody i know has it
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I know there are a few of these threads in other device forums but I am posing this question to G2x owners only. What is the best ROM in your opinion for use on the G2x? I just rooted mine and have ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0 running with ROM Manager in place. Now it is time to play. A little background, I am a Red Hat instructor so any ROMs a linux nerd might find useful that play nice on the G2x hardware would be awesome.
I've used weapon g2x for a while and it was pretty good. Switched to cyanogenmod 7.2 and it's also pretty good. I've heard phoenixblood is also amazing.
I recommend you just jump in and try them.
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Mileage varies with different people so the best way to pick a ROM is to try them yourself. Make sure you use Titanuim Backup to help keep your apps and data through the changes.
cm nightlies is what I use
i like the bionix theme
michael.clarkson78 said:
I know there are a few of these threads in other device forums but I am posing this question to G2x owners only. What is the best ROM in your opinion for use on the G2x? I just rooted mine and have ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0 running with ROM Manager in place. Now it is time to play. A little background, I am a Red Hat instructor so any ROMs a linux nerd might find useful that play nice on the G2x hardware would be awesome.
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I would also suggest not using Rom Manager. It can get you in trouble.
I like pheonix blood a lot. It seems the most stable and full featured.
also, a linux nerd might like Terminal IDE
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I would also suggest not using Rom Manager. It can get you in trouble.
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as for rom I'm using cm7 nightlies patiently waiting for cm9 to come out been hearing great things about phoenix blood but I'm 2 lazy to go try it out bcuz I need a full wipe. I just can't be bothered
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362451
I use the kangs that are essentially just non-official nightlies in this thread.
JaiaV said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362451
I use the kangs that are essentially just non-official nightlies in this thread.
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I would also suggest not using Rom Manager. It can get you in trouble.
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wait, im confused; why not? i thought everyone had to use rom manager? or can everyone just use clockwork mod instead? why is rom manager so bad?
kayway27 said:
wait, im confused; why not? i thought everyone had to use rom manager? or can everyone just use clockwork mod instead? why is rom manager so bad?
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I thought the same thing. What should you use? This makes me feel like a Newb. But, I'm just curious.
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clockworkmod...
kayway27 said:
wait, im confused; why not? i thought everyone had to use rom manager? or can everyone just use clockwork mod instead? why is rom manager so bad?
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I never knew why people use RM. Just boot into CWM. RM can **** up at times. I've even seen it brick some people's phones. Also, the G2x uses a modded CWM. So using RM wouldn't be a good idea either way.
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I flashed my first ROM with ROM manager, and of course something went wrong, and the G2x wouldn't boot up. At the time, I thought I messed it all up and bricked my phone.
CWM is just a safer option. Even if the flash goes bad, you can still boot into CWM and do a nandroid restore, then it's like nothing happened in the first place. Plus after you've done it once, it's actually a really simple process to do, but now you have an added safety net.
Yupp use cwm much more stable and easier? I used rm and it soft bricked my phone. Managed to fix it tho with nvgflash
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thefulleffect89 said:
I thought the same thing. What should you use? This makes me feel like a Newb. But, I'm just curious.
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The recovery partition on Tegra 2 devices works very differently from the recovery partition on almost all other devices. Rom Manager works around this by simply installing it's own version of CWM on a portion of your system partition (I'm fairly certain that is where it places it, but I could be wrong). The Tegra architecture protects certain partitions from being written to while in anything other than recovery or NVFLASH. This prevents certain blobs from being flashed properly with RM. Also, some options can wipe the partition the RM flashed 'CWM' is on, completely removing your non NVFLASHED recovery. While it is extremely rare that this CWM could do permanent damage to the device, it's just generally safer and more consistent to use the 'real' CWM that you flash to the device with NVFLASH, as it is on the proper partition and separate from any partition that a ROM might attempt to format.
Makes sense. Goodbye Rom Manager. Thanks guys.
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Hello,
This is my first post here so go easy
I am trying to install [ROM][ICS 4.0.4]Genesis - Stable Build1 - CM9/AOKP Hybrid on LG P999 with no success. I rooted using super one click and made a backup. I flashed 5.0.2.0 to the device and tried loading Mr. Apocalypse's build following every instruction to the letter. The install appears to work fine allowing me to choose options and I get to the reboot prompt fine. I answered the baseband question and opted for the harsh kernel.
After reboot I get the white LG logo then the display dims and there are light leaks of varying degree but nothing after that. I waited about 45 minutes the first time and have waited up to an hour with nothing. I have tried [ROM][CM9][JUL13-Build80] Domination with similar results. I get to the reaper kernel image after reboot and that's as far as it goes. I followed all the instructions to the letter and I have no idea what is wrong.
Anyone that has a suggestion, other than buying a better phone, please let me know. Is there another method I can try?
Thanks in advance.
With Genesis, install it with the stock kernel, then after the first boot load harsh separately. Some phones get a boot loop with harsh in Aroma
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With Genesis, install it with the stock kernel, then after the first boot load harsh separately. Some phones get a boot loop with harsh in Aroma
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I will give that a go, thank you very much for the advice. I will check in to let you know how it turned out.
Also, how did you flash CWM? If the answer is anything other than "NVflash" stop what you're doing and search in the dev section for NVflash
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rtotheichie said:
Also, how did you flash CWM? If the answer is anything other than "NVflash" stop what you're doing and search in the dev section for NVflash
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+1 on this!
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Yes Real Flash
rtotheichie said:
Also, how did you flash CWM? If the answer is anything other than "NVflash" stop what you're doing and search in the dev section for NVflash
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Yes, I used the command prompt on my PC to load the NVFlash image. From what I have learned reading that is the only way it will work correctly.
It is currently loading after the initial reboot and at the LG logo with the blue streak, which is encouraging.
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Yes, I used the command prompt on my PC to load the NVFlash image. From what I have learned reading that is the only way it will work correctly.
It is currently loading after the initial reboot and at the LG logo with the blue streak, which is encouraging.
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Ok, that is good that you used nvflash to get CWM on your phone, that definitely wasn't the problem. Like he said earlier, could've been the kernel.
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Still on the LG splash with blue, I am now considering dancing around the device wearing a tinfoil hat and a chickenfoot necklace... It would be incredibly cool if there was a way to pull a logfile after install or see one while the install is happening.
How long should this normally take? Almost 1 hr now..
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Still on the LG splash with blue, I am now considering dancing around the device wearing a tinfoil hat and a chickenfoot necklace... It would be incredibly cool if there was a way to pull a logfile after install or see one while the install is happening.
How long should this normally take?
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Hahahaha, I almost laughed out loud at that. Umm, have you tried just a basic rom, like CM7? Just to compare if it works or something to see if it'll flash correctly and not your phone, and it might be a bad download for genesis. Just to be sure, it is indeed a P999?
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noahk423 said:
Hahahaha, I almost laughed out loud at that. Umm, have you tried just a basic rom, like CM7? Just to compare if it works or something to see if it'll flash correctly and not your phone, and it might be a bad download for genesis. Just to be sure, it is indeed a P999?
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I have a GB 2.3.3 on it now that loaded no problem. I tried that two days ago after several failed attempts. I am thinking its something here though because I couldn't get the ICS Domination ROM to work on it either. The GB ROM worked great after I flashed a new baseband to it. I had the static problem before that. It just doesn't want to cooperate with ICS. And the SD card is empty as well, I wanted to make sure there was enough room for a swap file.
I pulled the battery and it boots to the second LG logo and that's where it stays. I suppose both of the ROMs I tried could have been bad downloads, but idk., this has me flummoxed beyond belief. - and yes, it is a P999 (G2x) I bought about a year ago at a t-mobile store. I think it's time for a burial at sea for this thing!
There's always a fix. Possibly a bad download. You could try another CWM, the touch one, because I know a kernel doesn't flash on the touch one, but possibly those roms might flash on a touch recovery. Idk, I'm just babbling here.
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noahk423 said:
There's always a fix. Possibly a bad download. You could try another CWM, the touch one, because I know a kernel doesn't flash on the touch one, but possibly those roms might flash on a touch recovery. Idk, I'm just babbling here.
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Naw, not babble... I call it thinking with the keyboard still in gear. I will try the touch CWM idea, and keep plugging away. There IS a fix, I just haven't tripped over it yet. Thanks again!
I will post an update when I have some more data to spew.
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Naw, not babble... I call it thinking with the keyboard still in gear. I will try the touch CWM idea, and keep plugging away. There IS a fix, I just haven't tripped over it yet. Thanks again!
I will post an update when I have some more data to spew.
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Yeah, no problem, I just wish I could think a little better, its late on a school night, so my brain is mush, haha. Well, if you still need help, keep looking for answers and ask here, I'll help, and so will others!
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noahk423 said:
Yeah, no problem, I just wish I could think a little better, its late on a school night, so my brain is mush, haha. Well, if you still need help, keep looking for answers and ask here, I'll help, and so will others!
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Thanks again, and I will not give up on this, I am way more stubborn than that. I just flashed CWM v5.8.1.3 and restoring. I am going to try to load yet another variation of ICS and report the outcome. If nothing else, I do like this touch image I just loaded!
Have you tried doing a wipe before installing a rom? I've had times where known good roms won't boot just because I didn't wipe before installing it. If your gonna give this method a go try using this to wipe it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1854850
Success!
Thanks for all the advice, you guys rock!
I flashed the CWM touch and downloaded AOPK Milestone 6 4.0.4 just to see if it would load. I did the same procedure as I have with all the others and it worked. I guess it was the CWM version? IDK, Going to try to go back to Genesis tomorrow. Thanks again to each of you for all of your help and advice.
Good deal. I've been using CWM touch ever since it showed up in the forums for our phone, and I've never had a problem flashing anything
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3G - 4G troubles?
I like it so far, much better than the older version I was using. I noticed this morning that I don't get any signal other than wifi. It looks like some people that did not opt for wifi were able to get signal after reinstalling with that option chosen. I did add the wifi initially, but no signal at all for data thus far. I didn't see any settings that I missed, the battery saver data stuff is unchecked and there aren't any others I could find. I am going to reinstall and hope it takes care of it.
A quick wipe and reload fixed it! :good: