!!ATTENTION!!
THIS INFORMATION HAS BECOME OUTDATED.
There are probably newer and easier ways of accomplishing your goals that are now available. Read the entire thread for tips from other people about how to get your phone rooted - their suggestions are likely to be better options for your needs. I will not be maintaining this thread, but I will leave it up as a record for others to read. Good luck!
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Original Post:
Hi. I had trouble getting my Optimus One from Koodo Mobile rooted. So, here is some info that I hope will help others get through the process a bit faster. I mainly followed the instructions in various threads from XDA, but I needed to do things differently.
!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS INFORMATION FROM A BIT OF A NOOB. I'M JUST TRYING TO HELP.
!!! ALSO, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD THAT COMES FROM APPLYING WHAT IS SAID IN THIS THREAD.
!!! THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED FOR USE ON THE OPTIMUS ONE FROM KOODO MOBILE RUNNING FIRMWARE VERSION 10v.
It is probably not worth asking me any questions, since I barely got through the process properly myself.
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Drivers
So, first I installed the LG PC Suite software because I think that gets you the USB drivers needed for this phone. I think LG calls it "Download LG Mobile Support Tool to PC" on their support site at:
http://www.lg.com/sg/support/product/support-product-profile-mobile-redux.jsp?customerModelCode=Optimus%20One%20P500&initialTab=drivers&targetPage=support-product-profile-mobile-redux
Telus 2.2 firmware version V10G_00
So, since android 2.2.1 is not rootable on Optimus One, I had to downgrade to android 2.2. I found a link to a Telus version of P500h that is android 2.2 at the following link (make sure you download the one that ends in "V10G_00.kdz"):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12253960#post12253960
Installing Telus firmware using KDZ
I followed steps #2 through #8 from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875881
KDZ worked well, just so you know.
Rooting
Now I used "z4root" to permanently root. It was super easy (way easier than rooting my MT3G Slide). z4root is NOT in the market anymore so you need to sideload it onto your SD storage, then install it with any apk manager.
This site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
led me to this site, where I downloaded z4root from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
After that, I was all rooted up... finally.
So, I obviously am NOT trying to take any credit for the real efforts made by others. I want to say thank you to all people involved with the links and programs I referred to. I really appreciate what people do for others here at XDA. My phones would not be rooted or other kinds of fun without those people.
THANKS!
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On a bit of a side note, you might want to unlock you phone too... so you could use it with FIDO, etc. So, I used a site called "mobileincanada". It was $20 and took less than 24 hrs to get the code. I was happy with that.
Nice write-up, I had to follow a similar path. The most trouble I had was finding a firmware that worked.. I ended up using the same TELUS firmware. It works great, much faster than the original Koodo firmware.
Sorry for my question: what is the difference between your P500h and the other P500 devices? is it a branded device with special firmware?
I thought, all P500 can be flashed with every P500 *.kdz (for country) or XDA ROMs
for P500
I wished you wrote this yesterday but thanks. I figured it out yesterday . This is the sickest 150$ phone I have ever had. I get 1100 quadrant score :O
If you want a stock, rooted 2.2.1 (Telus V10S - same as Koodo's stock V10v)
You'll need a custom recovery to flash it: [DEV] Custom Recovery P500/Thunderg
http://zubu.ca/o1/LGP500hAT-00-V10s-TLS-CA-JAN-26-2011_signed.zip
Kwen said:
If you want a stock, rooted 2.2.1 (Telus V10S - same as Koodo's stock V10v)
You'll need a custom recovery to flash it: [DEV] Custom Recovery P500/Thunderg
http://zubu.ca/o1/LGP500hAT-00-V10s-TLS-CA-JAN-26-2011_signed.zip
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Hi. Thanks for that.
Also, if you want to, feel free to answer any of the questions that come up in the thread. You definitely are better equipped than I am.
i downgraded to 22
rooted
now i want to install the custom fw.
copied both files from the link for custom flash.
and i can't get into adb
device not found
win7 64bit
all the drivers are installed and yet I have yellow ! icon on adnroid single adb platform
i had to manually sign the adb driver on w7 64
using
dseo13b.exe
after signing the driver, adb connects and I loaded custom recovery
I am installing custom rom now.
thnkas.
downgrade
hi im from philippines
i want to downgrade from 2.2.1 to 2.2
can i use the firmware above?
if not can you help me find a suitable fw that i can use here in philippines?
i found some links where dead
leegoon84 said:
i downgraded to 22
rooted
now i want to install the custom fw.
copied both files from the link for custom flash.
and i can't get into adb
device not found
win7 64bit
all the drivers are installed and yet I have yellow ! icon on adnroid single adb platform
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Ok. I don't really get why you mentioned this stuff.
Taylortron3030 said:
!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS INFORMATION FROM A BIT OF A NOOB.
It is probably not worth asking me any questions, since I barely got through the process properly myself.
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andy572 said:
Sorry for my question: what is the difference between your P500h and the other P500 devices? is it a branded device with special firmware?
I thought, all P500 can be flashed with every P500 *.kdz (for country) or XDA ROMs
for P500
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Like I said, I dunno. So, I'm sorry too.
Taylortron3030 said:
Hi. Thanks for that.
Also, if you want to, feel free to answer any of the questions that come up in the thread. You definitely are better equipped than I am.
Edit: Just so you know, it seems the link to zubu.ca is not working. When I clicked on it chrome said "Oops! This link appears to be broken.".
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Fixed the link
this may be off topic but what are the custom roms that you can flash to p500h? any one tried installing one?
Thank you, I thought I broke the phone when I flashed V10A_00, it wouldn't boot into screen. Telus one indeed is nicer than Koodo's.
peacekeeper05 said:
this may be off topic but what are the custom roms that you can flash to p500h? any one tried installing one?
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mik_os Gingerbread based on CM7
andy Gingerbread Based on CM7
the following are all froyo
lol
void
darkmoon
megatron prime
and others
I use mik 2.3 beta4, still the best and snappiest with adw launcher o/c to 320 min 768 max.
sorry for the newbie question. i just bought the Koodo version but am on telus network. So should i follow procedure in the first post?
Kwen said:
If you want a stock, rooted 2.2.1 (Telus V10S - same as Koodo's stock V10v)
You'll need a custom recovery to flash it: [DEV] Custom Recovery P500/Thunderg
http://zubu.ca/o1/LGP500hAT-00-V10s-TLS-CA-JAN-26-2011_signed.zip
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Thanks Kwen! This is very useful - now no need for the kdz updater.
Edit: or now we can keep the Koodo version of 2.2.1 and just root it using Gingerbreak (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765) - no KDZ needed, no recovery needed (prior to root). Obviously, recovery is still recommended after root.
the only question that i have is where can i GET the stock 2.2.1 for my provider? i'm with Koodo, and i live the custom roms, but i need to flash back to stock to see if i can get my mms working correctly again. and i apologize in advance if this is the wrong thread.
Taylortron3030 said:
Hi. I had trouble getting my Optimus One from Koodo Mobile rooted. So, here is some info that I hope will help others get through the process a bit faster. I mainly followed the instructions in various threads from XDA, but I needed to do things differently.
!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS INFORMATION FROM A BIT OF A NOOB. I'M JUST TRYING TO HELP.
!!! ALSO, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD THAT COMES FROM APPLYING WHAT IS SAID IN THIS THREAD.
!!! THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY INTENDED FOR USE ON THE OPTIMUS ONE FROM KOODO MOBILE RUNNING FIRMWARE VERSION 10v.
It is probably not worth asking me any questions, since I barely got through the process properly myself.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Drivers
So, first I installed the LG PC Suite software because I think that gets you the USB drivers needed for this phone. I think LG calls it "Download LG Mobile Support Tool to PC" on their support site at:
http://www.lg.com/sg/support/produc...rgetPage=support-product-profile-mobile-redux
Telus 2.2 firmware version V10G_00
So, since android 2.2.1 is not rootable on Optimus One, I had to downgrade to android 2.2. I found a link to a Telus version of P500h that is android 2.2 at the following link (make sure you download the one that ends in "V10G_00.kdz"):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12253960#post12253960
Installing Telus firmware using KDZ
I followed steps #2 through #8 from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875881
KDZ worked well, just so you know.
Rooting
Now I used "z4root" to permanently root. It was super easy (way easier than rooting my MT3G Slide). z4root is NOT in the market anymore so you need to sideload it onto your SD storage, then install it with any apk manager.
This site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
led me to this site, where I downloaded z4root from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
After that, I was all rooted up... finally.
So, I obviously am NOT trying to take any credit for the real efforts made by others. I want to say thank you to all people involved with the links and programs I referred to. I really appreciate what people do for others here at XDA. My phones would not be rooted or other kinds of fun without those people.
THANKS!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a bit of a side note, you might want to unlock you phone too... so you could use it with FIDO, etc. So, I used a site called "mobileincanada". It was $20 and took less than 24 hrs to get the code. I was happy with that.
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EASY WAY is Gingerbreak APK v1.2
;only takes like 2 minutes.
Sent from my LG-P509 (Optimus T) with Void Gear using XDA App
lol just found out, Gingerbreak 1.2 works fine....
So I got the All-In-One toolkit today and used ver 6. cwm and installed the SU313-BIN311_4ICS su app successfully onto my 2x. so I guess im rooted now???
I have the lg-p990hn running 4.0.4 android v30a from the lg tool
if anyone could point me in the right directions on some good threads or sites that i can learn how to install custom roms etc. or be my "mentor" it would be greatly appreciated.
eager to learn.
Tr3vor said:
So I got the All-In-One toolkit today and used ver 6. cwm and installed the SU313-BIN311_4ICS su app successfully onto my 2x. so I guess im rooted now???
I have the lg-p990hn running 4.0.4 android v30a from the lg tool
if anyone could point me in the right directions on some good threads or sites that i can learn how to install custom roms etc. or be my "mentor" it would be greatly appreciated.
eager to learn.
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Download a good custom stock or cm ROM and put it in the external card....go to cwm....then flash it....that's it buddy....life is pretty simple
I would suggest you to avoid flagging new kernels for a few days until you understand the tricks.....
Check for the most popular ones for now....you can see that from the threads by most replied.....and check your pm which i sent you before...there is a mention of a good one
Hope it helps
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda premium
Hi guys. I am new to this forum. I recently bought a brand new GT-N7000 running Android 4.1.2. I have never root it nor installed any custom ROMs. Can anyone teach me how can I root it and put Cyanogen Mod 10 onto it?
Thanks.
bughyz said:
Hi guys. I am new to this forum. I recently bought a brand new GT-N7000 running Android 4.1.2. I have never root it nor installed any custom ROMs. Can anyone teach me how can I root it and put Cyanogen Mod 10 onto it?
Thanks.
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Use your eyes and brain and with this search and read please. There are many, many tutorials here for this question:
Start with Dr. Ketan's thread for rooting and then always follow the installation instructions in the specific Rom thread for a CM- or TW-based Rom.
ThaiDai said:
Use your eyes and brain and with this search and read please. There are many, many tutorials here for this question:
Start with Dr. Ketan's thread for rooting and then always follow the installation instructions in the specific Rom thread for a CM- or TW-based Rom.
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At it again bully! So right though
I can't be bothered banging :banghead: telling them anymore
sent by reversed alien technology....
Can someone please give/link me a detailed tutorial on how to flash the original firmware?
I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I've just unrooted my optimus 2x using superoneclick. Also, it's been a very long time since I flashed a custom ROM, so I have no memory of what ROM I'm currently on.
Thank you.
FailWhale20 said:
Can someone please give/link me a detailed tutorial on how to flash the original firmware?
I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I've just unrooted my optimus 2x using superoneclick. Also, it's been a very long time since I flashed a custom ROM, so I have no memory of what ROM I'm currently on.
Thank you.
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Surely this would help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020737. Look for options 6 & 7 (maybe 5 would be useful too). And... use the search engine.
Cheers!
Manuel.
flash original firmware
I suggest you to flash the original firmware with smartflash (p990 edition).
I try all other methods but i found smartflash more easy than the others.
Thanks for the responses guys, it's helped me take a few steps towards the goal
However, I'd like to ask another question regarding the baseband, and yes, I HAVE read over tonyp's brilliant thread about it, but I'd like to clear something up.
My Optimus 2x was parallel imported, but I have no idea what country it was imported from. Tonyp says in his FAQ that he doesn't think it matters what country's stock ROM firmware and BB you install, so can I truly install any country's firmware, and then use the GetRIL app? It's not like I must install firmware from the country closest to mine (New Zealand) or anything right?
Thanks in advance.
I'm thinking about rooting and flashing my vanilla LG-P999 (Wind Mobile version, which I understand is identical to the T-mobile LG Optimus 2X or something.
Nothing fancy, I just want to upgrade to at least 2.3.3 version of Android so I can use some apps that aren't completely archaic. From the digging around I've done it seems like CM7 is the best way to go for my phone, and a video tutorial I've found (I'll link below) outlines how I can root my phone with SuperOneClick and flash to CM7.
Now this is my first time doing anything of the sort, so I'm quite nervous. Please bear with my newbie questions:
- As I understand it, flashing to CM7 requires rooting my phone. The video tutorial (watch?v=yH3qKLXqdSg, I can't post external links so this is the best I can do) outlines the procedure for a LG-P990 using SuperOneClick, whereas my phone is a LG-P999. I'm assuming that it shouldn't be a problem?
- I only want to upgrade my phone to Android 2.3.3 (it's the stock 2.2.2 right now). Another forum told me that CM7 is the most stable "mod" to flash to to accomplish this. Did I understand that right or does CM7 do something else entirely? I was trying to check out the CM wiki but that apparently no longer exists.
If anyone has a more updated method or any other recommendations it would be great if you can help. If this is a redundant thread please delete this thread and point me in the right direction. Much thanks.
SuperOneClick should work with your phone. If you only want the newer Android version, I believe there should also be an LG upgrade available to 2.3.4 for your phone. So, rooting is not a must, but on P990 CM7 is quite nice compared to stock
For more information you might want to try this forum, which is specifically for your phone.