Root/Custom Rom Help LG LW690 (Optimus C) - General Questions and Answers

Hello,
I am new to the forums and android in general. Anyways, I am wondering if any one could advise me on the best steps to root and update my oldish android phone. It is currently on android 2.2.1 and has no support for 2.2.3 which is why I believe I need a custom rom.. I have looked thru numerous threads and sources but have yet to find a method i fully understand and trust, as i hear it.. you guys are very helpful and i am hoping that is true cause im about to pull my hair out at this point

Ugh.. I posted this in the wrong section.. Can a mod please delete this? I will post it in the appropriate section.

DiscombobulatedLand said:
Ugh.. I posted this in the wrong section.. Can a mod please delete this? I will post it in the appropriate section.
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Clean this forum up

I'm sorry if I'm telling people what to do but this forum is ATM to messy.
The moderator should clean it up by pinning the guides to the top and making a "Rom bible" thread where we could locate all the different ROM's.
FAQ thread should be made as well.
I was hopping that we could help the admin with this and not just complain about the situation. So here I start (Please fell free to correct and add things):
FAQ/Guides:
[HOW TO] Clean up system/app (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856104)
[HOW TO] Create your own Frequency Table. SUPERCEEDED PLS SEE OP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880851)
[HOW TO] Debranding /Installing different/recovering bricked firmware on your Defy (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853674)
[HOW TO] Enter Recovery Mode (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855962)
[HOW TO] Open CGs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905277)
[HOW TO] Root Motorola Defy (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853672)
[HOW TO] Root UK v2.51 ROM.[Updated 12-27-20:50] (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889133)
[Guide]How I tweak, mod and hack my Defy (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893291)
[Guide] Your USA T-Mobile Defy: Rooting, Roms, and fixing 3G (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897445)
(Video Tutorial) How to root and install custom recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894270)
ROM's:
2.1 [Stock]
[ROM] Stock Rom DEFY JRDNEM_U3_2.34.1_DEBLUR (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884645)
[ROM] New stock Rom DEFY JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 UK (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884105)
2.1 [Custom]
[Release] BlueGinger 2.3 UI ROM for Defy (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889147)
[ROM] Jboogie3 BlurlessGinger (BETA) and now Froyo (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877058)
2.2 [Stock]
[ROM] defy the Chinese version of 2.2ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895448)
2.2 [Custom]
[Release] Android 2.2 Froyo For Defy. ChinaVersion English Included, Rooted (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=899450)
[ROM] Android 2.2 ported from Cliq 2 Beta1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914598)
[ROM]ANDROID 2.2 Milestone 2 Port Samsung Galaxy S Theme beta (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906465)
[ROM] Jboogie3 BlurlessGinger (BETA) and now Froyo (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877058)
[ROM] Perfect Froyo 2.2 Tks Jboogie3&bihariel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=915759)
Other
[Release] Clockwork MOD recovery for Moto Defy [Updated 2010-12-18 04:08 am CST] (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875233)
[ROM] defy Third Edition Hybrid ROM, respectively UK2.21, UK2.51 and China 2.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905371)
Deodexed framework/app for 2.2 Froyo Chinese ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916105)
[JIT Updated 31/12/10] Frozen Eclair- For 2.21 & AND NOW 2.34.1 Firmwares (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879209)
Nandroid backups (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880813)
Special version SuperOneClick:root froyo/2.51 easily! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913709)
i agree and nice job
ive been slowly working on an ultimate defy owners guide but exams have got in the way atm
It would have been neater if you put them in alphabetical order
Higgsy said:
It would have been neater if you put them in alphabetical order
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I will fix that ASAP
It is now somewhat in alphabetical order...
ha ha i think that was funny. Functionally this is very useful. What aplhabet priority will you give to arrange it. Just continue with what you have started I hope the Mods take note of this.
Yeah i agree with the op, i hope mods will take care of it!
All you had to do was ask
I'll get this done today or tomorrow. Appreciate the help in getting the links together. I don't have a Defy, so I'm not familiar with all the procedures etc...
I'll definitely do an "FAQ" type thread for all the main guides.
I'm not 100% sure about a ROM list as that is something that will always be changing and require update all the time. I think it may be easier just to let users find their own ROMs?
Opinions?
That would be cool!
Maybe you could include a link to the wiki page. It would than be easier to keep the ROM list up-to-date.
PS: You can find the Defy wiki-page at http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Defy
I added the links to the wiki page.
OK, seems good, so the ROM part is done aswell.
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I will fix that ASAP
It is now somewhat in alphabetical order...
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I was only having a little joke to be fair . Good job for kicking this off.
Ok, it's up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919334
Please feel free to make suggestions
Thanks
then characters
Oops, didn't see this thread
Just PMed you with a suggestion...
the_scotsman said:
I'm not 100% sure about a ROM list as that is something that will always be changing and require update all the time. I think it may be easier just to let users find their own ROMs?
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It would be workable but it would need two things - ideally a Mod dedicated to the Defy section or at least actively monitoring it and secondly when someone starts a new thread about a ROM, to PM said Mod so that they weren't having to constantly trawl through the section to check for them.
I also think it would be useful is all thread titles were formatted similarly - if it's a ROM, start with [ROM]; if it's a guide, start with [guide] etc etc.
That and trying to keep question threads out of here, have them all moved to the general section.
In fact, now that I think about it, isn't it possible to have it so that any new threads hidden until authorised by a Moderator? That way any threads purely asking questions could be weeded out immediately and, indirectly, the/a Mod would end up aware of any new threads that needed to be added to a FAQ/sticky thread and also fix any badly-formatted title.
I know it would potentially add a slight delay to new threads appearing if there were an Mod actively monitoring the Defy section it shouldn't be too bad.
Sorry for just suggesting ways to increase your workload but I'm just thinking out loud...
Step666 said:
Oops, didn't see this thread
Just PMed you with a suggestion...
It would be workable but it would need two things - ideally a Mod dedicated to the Defy section or at least actively monitoring it and secondly when someone starts a new thread about a ROM, to PM said Mod so that they weren't having to constantly trawl through the section to check for them.
I also think it would be useful is all thread titles were formatted similarly - if it's a ROM, start with [ROM]; if it's a guide, start with [guide] etc etc.
That and trying to keep question threads out of here, have them all moved to the general section.
In fact, now that I think about it, isn't it possible to have it so that any new threads hidden until authorised by a Moderator? That way any threads purely asking questions could be weeded out immediately and, indirectly, the/a Mod would end up aware of any new threads that needed to be added to a FAQ/sticky thread and also fix any badly-formatted title.
I know it would potentially add a slight delay to new threads appearing if there were an Mod actively monitoring the Defy section it shouldn't be too bad.
Sorry for just suggesting ways to increase your workload but I'm just thinking out loud...
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I'm happy to keep a list of ROMs up to date if I get help in being informed of any new ones etc....I visit all my allocated forums MANY times per day (probably more than I should, even at work ), so that's not a problem. I'm always just a PM away, any time of day or night, unless I'm asleep
Because I visit all my forums so often, there's rarely a time when there are any question threads in the dev section...I like to move them as soon as I see them, so thats another issue I am managing no problem.
I was considering implemeting the same method as you suggested, using the [ROM], [Guide] etc tags in each thread title as they work well in other forums. I'll create a sticky with more information tonight after work.
The Defy forum has become a lot more populated over the last month or so, which is why things are getting a little more cluttered, so hopefully we can all work together and keep it clean and structured
Please feel free to suggest anything else you think will improve the forums
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I visit all my allocated forums MANY times per day (probably more than I should, even at work ), so that's not a problem.
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Sorry, didn't mean to suggest otherwise.
I just wasn't consciously aware of you having been around here and also since you're managing 9 sections eek, I thought maybe it would be unfair to ask so much.
I mean, I've done the moderating thing (elsewhere) but I doubt I could've dealt with that sort of load.
About moving questions away from the Dev section, I had also wondered if it might be worth having a sub-section for questions rather than throwing them into the General section, that way it's easier for people to see if a similar question had already been asked.
But I guess most of the questions will be about particular ROMs/Guides etc and will therefore be asked in that thread, so maybe that'd be unnecessary...
Nah nah, it's ok, I know you didn't imply anything
Yea, it's a difficult one with question threads...most of them are related to ROMs or a particular ROM...and if not they are usually general enough to be put into the General forum, which is intended for general chit-chat on a device, or questions.
Some mods like to have a Q&A dedicated sticky thread in the dev section, but im not a big fan of these.
I think the FAQ/Guide sticky should help somewhat in reducing the number of question posted in the dev section.
I was thinking, some sort of Glossary/FAQ thread/post would also be quite useful.
Terms like 'ClockworkMod' and so on get thrown around and whilst there is a thread on how to install it, there isn't really anything that explains clearly to people starting out what it is.
the_scotsman said:
Ok, it's up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919334
Please feel free to make suggestions
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some link is wrong
> Root Motorola Defy
> http://]http// ........
> Enter Recovery Mode
> http://]http// .........
elysir said:
some link is wrong
> Root Motorola Defy
> http://]http// ........
> Enter Recovery Mode
> http://]http// .........
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Thanks, fixed
Step666 said:
I was thinking, some sort of Glossary/FAQ thread/post would also be quite useful.
Terms like 'ClockworkMod' and so on get thrown around and whilst there is a thread on how to install it, there isn't really anything that explains clearly to people starting out what it is.
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That's maybe a bit much...we can't go spoon feeding everyone. Clockworkmod is covered over many devices in xda forums. Search is a very handy tool
But if somone wants to write something up, please fell free

Please help. Need to go back to stock evo

Hello everyone,
Can someone please point me to a stock 4.24.651.1 rom? I need to get my phone back to stock. I rooted with unrevoked. I can only find odex or deodex (sorry if wrong) versions. I would like the original unrroted version if it is out there. Please, I have searched and just cant find what I am looking for. Even just a point in the right direction would help as I just can figure this out!!
1st wrong section
2nd you didn't look to hard
3rd - here you go - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
I tried that and followed that video already. I cant find the stock rom that is not rooted and some of the info I found there seemed out of date with a rom that was to old to use according to my phone. Im sorry if this is the wrong section. Im not sure shere to post. I thought this would be the appropriate section since I found a lot of ROM stuff here. I would be happy to post elsewhere if I knew the right place to post.
Maybe you were looking for this?
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Supersonic
Keep in mind, if you are rooted, you will lose it. If you install any of the 4.2 ones you wont be able to root it again until they come up with one.
YES!!! Thank you, I believe that is what I need. I really appreciate you pointing me to that site. For some of us who dont get on the threads alot it can be a bit frustrating trying to find the right info. I appreciate your help and not slamming me for asking my question.
Nobody will "slam" you for asking questions but thy will for posting in the wrong section. But it was nice for Chamala to answer your question and let you know it was the wrong section.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
Another mirror and a great resource: http://goo-inside.me/supersonic or just http://goo-inside.me if you want to browse all they have to offer.
Also this thread in these very forums: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060
I don't bother fighting the wrong forums, not searching, etc anymore. It's not worth the effort and XDA mods don't really care anymore, especially with the EVO becoming a budget phone.

(Help) Basebands

Hi everyone.. i was wondering if someone could guide me in this new world of SCL lol..
i have one with KB1 baseband and i wanted to install darkgen.. will i have any problem flashing it ?
do i have to update the baseband first ?
or i just have to install a rom with my baseband, and that's all i can do to my phone ?
i had a Galaxy 5, and some basebands didn't work propperly where i am (argentina).. i found the original stock Froyo rom with KB1 and just the baseband of KB3..
WHAT CAN I DO ? haha..
thanks
there is no need to create seperate thread for it. there are various guides already available in forum. just use search or see the [INDEX] thread.
Welcome to the forum, congrats on your first post, and your first infraction!
you see, this is a quite active forum with lots of development going on, and theres a high probablity that a general question like yours has already been answered.
Your post clearly shows lack of research/browsing.
And even after going through the various posts you do not get an answer, post in the Q&A section.
heres a thread for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327201.
read, absorb and even then if u dont understand, ask.
btw for detailed info of ur phone fimware enter *#1234# in ur dialer.

Availability of Official Firmwares for Atrix 2

I search the entire threads for Atrix 2 and i could not find something related to my inquiry so i decide to make a new thread (hope no problems will cause)
some of the old members they might know the problem i face very recently with my Atrix2 (yesterday because i was messing arround and trying to flash the Razr Rom into the Atrix ----Complete NooB), so i have a simple inquiry and i will appreciate it deeply if i could get a support on that.
i would like to know how many Signed Official Firmwares are Available for the Atrix2
as of now i manage to get the Chinese version(complete useless) and the US ATT version (best option but locked for ATT users only)
if in case something more is available can i request please to be uploaded it somewhere in here
i am not interested on customs Rom since the phone it self is very beautiful inside and outside.
Maybe this thread will be useful for other Atrix2 user too who might facing similar problems with me ( soft brick )
Thanks
George
This is posted in the wrong area, this belongs in the general section. This is also technically a duplicate post as MANY have asked this same question about official firmware, no matter which version.
MODs please move this to the general section.
Jim
Sorry i am not to good on Forums
so in any case i want to place a thread i need to choose the correct section ?
next time it wont happen
Greeco said:
Jim
Sorry i am not to good on Forums
so in any case i want to place a thread i need to choose the correct section ?
next time it wont happen
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Yes; anything that is development related, actual "hacks", ROMs, rooting, bootloader unlocks, etc. Go in the development section of the Atrix 2 forum, and and any questions, and requests and general talk of of things not really development related belong in the general section.
It might be a good idea to read the noob thread, and the rules.
noob thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=1058
thank you Jim
now everything is loud and clear
by the way i manage to get the original firmware version of my phone
Blur_Version.55.90.11.ME865.Retail.en.05
you believe that somewhere in here is any link available for download i honestly spend more than 19 hours in front of my monitor looking and searching around for it
any help is welcome
Greeco said:
thank you Jim
now everything is loud and clear
by the way i manage to get the original firmware version of my phone
Blur_Version.55.90.11.ME865.Retail.en.05
you believe that somewhere in here is any link available for download i honestly spend more than 19 hours in front of my monitor looking and searching around for it
any help is welcome
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Nope, but you might PM daywalker04, he is who got us our US version fxz. He will ask you to retrieve several files off your phone and install an upgrade program, that will give him a log file of what to look for.

[Q] Simple n Quick Support Needed

I have upgraded my Atrix 2 to 4.0.4 and have rooted it.. All i have to do is to install CWM and go for a good custom mod (Pref. Jellybean)
I would like you guys to give some thread links of good custom mods to try out with and also help me how to install CWM.. Thread links would do...
I am nt well versed in these kinda stuffs. i can see n do it perfectly.. All i need is someone to assist to start with.
galaxyfitftw said:
I have upgraded my Atrix 2 to 4.0.4 and have rooted it.. All i have to do is to install CWM and go for a good custom mod (Pref. Jellybean)
I would like you guys to give some thread links of good custom mods to try out with and also help me how to install CWM.. Thread links would do...
I am nt well versed in these kinda stuffs. i can see n do it perfectly.. All i need is someone to assist to start with.
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This belongs in Q&A not general, for future reference. I have reported this to the MODS, so they can move it.
if you're planning to flash jellybean then you need the boostrap from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19355021 , with that installed, go to dev section of the forum and d/l a custom rom and flash following steps in the op , remember always to make a backup of your current rom
sent from the gray stuff inside my skull
There are only two roms based on JB. And both have a guide to install.
Any links for some good n stable roms are appriciated.. Kindly help
galaxyfitftw said:
Any links for some good n stable roms are appriciated.. Kindly help
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Are you lazy, or you just don't know how to search on the forum?
Here's MagicMod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1982982
And cm10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869692
Sent from my head that has a brain!
No mate i m nt lazy kinda but i m a bit worried to choose to right one.. if something goes wrong i would end up in bricking the device.. any expert advice is helpful..
galaxyfitftw said:
No mate i m nt lazy kinda but i m a bit worried to choose to right one.. if something goes wrong i would end up in bricking the device.. any expert advice is helpful..
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So, you're not "lazy", just apprehensive. There's nothing wrong with that. However, what we do here on xda isn't to spend time explaining all the pros vs/ cons to all ROMs available, nor is it anyone's assertion as to what the "best" ROM may be -as this is all very subjective to the individual. There's a hefty ROM list of threads in the development section, so it's your responsibility to read over each one (that may strike you as interesting) and make your own assessment to which you may choose.
Also, each ROM thread by our dev team has explicitly detailed installation instructions, so there should be no reason as to why you would run into trouble -so long as you read, re-read, and fully understand what you're getting yourself into.
Also, there's a handy little help thread that I started for any and all questions, problems, etc. So, if you happen to run into anything, feel free to post there. Myself and a few others maintain that thread, so you should expect an answer without the need of posting a new thread each time you have a problem.

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