Please help me.. how to upgrade my op black to official ICS? without LG User Support Tool..
do you have the update file? you must root your phone first, then use clockworkmod, search at google store
google it! :good:
vj_A said:
Please help me.. how to upgrade my op black to official ICS? without LG User Support Tool..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111771
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
Read through the above links thoroughly. Then come back and ask questions. These are both awesome resources to new users, and many users have asked many of the exact same questions you'd like to ask.
You need to develop a general understanding of both the Android operating system and the methodology and tools used by "hackers" to enhance their phones. Once you get this knowledge, questions are more direct and specific.
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Hello guys, as you can see I am new to the forum and new to android in general. [Used to be an iOS fanboy] I have recently acquired an LG Optimus Black but i'm unhappy with the stock ROM provided by LG.
I have a few questions:
1) What are my options for rooting the device?
2) Once rooted, what custom ROMs are currently available for the device?
3) If I flash a new ROM is it possible and what would I need to have/do to restore the device back to the stock ROM?
And lastly...
4) What is the chance of fully bricking the device and what are my options if the device gets bricked?
Thanks a lot, [Hope this was the right section and hasn't been asked before...]
TomByrne94
TomByrne94 said:
[Hope this was the right section and hasn't been asked before...]
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All was asked and ANSWERED before. Move your a** and search for it.
I have searched actually. The questions that have been answered aren't specific to my situation and I know that small details are very important when flashing phones. If you aren't answering the question I guess what you posted would be considered spam?
Guys,
Please refrain from bickering, two ways this can be easily resolved:
1. Use google search with the word xda in it to find your answer
2. Rather than posting move your a** and find it, if you know the link or answer, why not help a brother out?
I will say no more on the matter, its that simple.
THanks.
TomByrne94 said:
Hello guys, as you can see I am new to the forum and new to android in general. [Used to be an iOS fanboy] I have recently acquired an LG Optimus Black but i'm unhappy with the stock ROM provided by LG.
I have a few questions:
1) What are my options for rooting the device?
2) Once rooted, what custom ROMs are currently available for the device?
3) If I flash a new ROM is it possible and what would I need to have/do to restore the device back to the stock ROM?
And lastly...
4) What is the chance of fully bricking the device and what are my options if the device gets bricked?
Thanks a lot, [Hope this was the right section and hasn't been asked before...]
TomByrne94
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No point arguing..if you don't wanna help just ignore.
If you wanna reply, make sure it helps others.
1) What options? It's either you root or you don't. Either way, your phone works.
2) Currently there's only NOVA Rom by knzo.
3) Read this thread here.
4) Chances of bricking are slim if you read before attempting anything. If in any case your phone is bricked (boot loop), refer to the above.
Hope it helps.
Welcome to the Android community
Thank you very much for the very active response and information.... I am also studying these issues.
knoxious said:
No point arguing..if you don't wanna help just ignore.
If you wanna reply, make sure it helps others.
1) What options? It's either you root or you don't. Either way, your phone works.
2) Currently there's only NOVA Rom by knzo.
3) Read this thread here.
4) Chances of bricking are slim if you read before attempting anything. If in any case your phone is bricked (boot loop), refer to the above.
Hope it helps.
Welcome to the Android community
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Exactly what I needed, thanks a lot!
I've heard a lot of the current roots don't work for the OB?
And is NOVA the ONLY ROM at the moment, I thought I heard about another one?
Older firmwares, you can use Gingerbreak. If it doesn't work, then most probably you're on the newer firmwares. Then use SuperOneClick.
The other one is Pays ROM. It's been abandoned.
It needs v10b Firmware to run. If you're not familiar, stick to Nova ROM.
Cyanogenmod is in progress (i hope so)
knoxious said:
Older firmwares, you can use Gingerbreak. If it doesn't work, then most probably you're on the newer firmwares. Then use SuperOneClick.
The other one is Pays ROM. It's been abandoned.
It needs v10b Firmware to run. If you're not familiar, stick to Nova ROM.
Cyanogenmod is in progress (i hope so)
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Alright, thanks alot. I'm going to wait for cyanogen I think... [Lets hope they are progressing...]
Please help me! I've got a lg optimus black with android 2.3.4(GB), v20f. Could you tell me how to root it? Help me,Please!!
radu19990802 said:
Please help me! I've got a lg optimus black with android 2.3.4(GB), v20f. Could you tell me how to root it? Help me,Please!!
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theres an Q&A Categorie, so post it there next time,
there also Threads how to root just search.
facekill1337 said:
theres an Q&A Categorie, so post it there next time,
there also Threads how to root just search.
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I don't know what are Q/A categories and please explain to me step -by-step how to root.Help me please!
radu19990802 said:
I don't know what are Q/A categories and please explain to me step -by-step how to root.Help me please!
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105
In my opinion u should defenitly leave ur phone @ STOCK
Cause if u really need a step by step how-to plus you are not "smart enough" to search for your self in this forum and or the web, then i guess you will brick your phone.
Imo rooting mobile devices and/or installing custom Roms / Firmware is something for Users with some experience. And you DONT get this experience with just asking and following a step by step guide ... you have to understand what you are doing!
schurgatzi said:
In my opinion u should defenitly leave ur phone @ STOCK
Cause if u really need a step by step how-to plus you are not "smart enough" to search for your self in this forum and or the web, then i guess you will brick your phone.
Imo rooting mobile devices and/or installing custom Roms / Firmware is something for Users with some experience. And you DONT get this experience with just asking and following a step by step guide ... you have to understand what you are doing!
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Nah, I cannot take this comment of you as you state it. ALL of us, I repeat ALL have been noobs somwhen and wanted/needed to be taken by the hand and helped out, so always try to guide them kindly to whatever they need and they ll be fine. The forum was a bit cleaner and smaller, when I came in, but still with a lot of nice and helpfull guys.
I think a good beginning is to read my noob how to (see signature) and then simply search whatever you need + optimus black in search up in the right corner and you ll get whatever you need
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Nah, I cannot take this comment of you as you state it. ALL of us, I repeat ALL have been noobs somwhen and wanted/needed to be taken by the hand and helped out, so always try to guide them kindly to whatever they need and they ll be fine. The forum was a bit cleaner and smaller, when I came in, but still with a lot of nice and helpfull guys.
I think a good beginning is to read my noob how to (see signature) and then simply search whatever you need + optimus black in search up in the right corner and you ll get whatever you need
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you're very wise, good...
N00BY0815 said:
Nah, I cannot take this comment of you as you state it. ALL of us, I repeat ALL have been noobs somwhen and wanted/needed to be taken by the hand and helped out, so always try to guide them kindly to whatever they need and they ll be fine. The forum was a bit cleaner and smaller, when I came in, but still with a lot of nice and helpfull guys.
I think a good beginning is to read my noob how to (see signature) and then simply search whatever you need + optimus black in search up in the right corner and you ll get whatever you need
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I just couldn't agree more with N00BY0815... We've all been noobs at some point and needed a helping hand to guide us to get a better understanding of what we were/are/will be doing.
Hello I am really new to rooting and flashing. I have a stock incredible S with android ICS. I am having a hard time on looking for a comprehensive step by step guide to rooting and flashing android revolution to my phone. Can any please provide help to my concern. thanks in advance
djchaser said:
Hello I am really new to rooting and flashing. I have a stock incredible S with android ICS. I am having a hard time on looking for a comprehensive step by step guide to rooting and flashing android revolution to my phone. Can any please provide help to my concern. thanks in advance
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Welcome to the IncS forum. Please check out the sticky threads in this forum for the answer to your question.
There are 2 guides and a script tool that will allow you to prepare your IncS to install ARHD.
Could you help me and post the links that you are talking about? I might not be able to look for the right thread here since its quite many and i am not sure about the terms i am reading
djchaser said:
Could you help me and post the links that you are talking about? I might not be able to look for the right thread here since its quite many and i am not sure about the terms i am reading
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987687 by Epilogue
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118187 by 072665995
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU
HI, i am a newbie and dont know much about android...pls help in rooting xperia v build no.9.2.A.1.210, i want to install 4.4 on same...
if you can guide me step by step on how to go about it, i would be grateful....i have tried by going thro' the various posts and did boot unlocking yesterday...
Appreciate your support and thanking in advance...
No Support ??
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HI, i am a newbie and dont know much about android...pls help in rooting xperia v build no.9.2.A.1.210, i want to install 4.4 on same...
if you can guide me step by step on how to go about it, i would be grateful....i have tried by going thro' the various posts and did boot unlocking yesterday...
Appreciate your support and thanking in advance...
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No Support ??
If you are on Android 4.2.2
Try Framaroot to root your device :
https://www.firedrive.com/file/C9D3A17A7BC4898E
if you are on Android 4.4
Try Towelroot to root your device :
https://www.firedrive.com/file/37338F60FCB8CB49
rahuldhawan said:
HI, i am a newbie and dont know much about android...pls help in rooting xperia v build no.9.2.A.1.210, i want to install 4.4 on same...
if you can guide me step by step on how to go about it, i would be grateful....i have tried by going thro' the various posts and did boot unlocking yesterday...
Appreciate your support and thanking in advance...
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Ok, first watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
I mean it seriously watch it then come back. Done? OK let's move on.
As you might have guessed, you have posted in the wrong section. Questions and help goes in the General forum for your device, this is development where people post their work. Also there are 2 or 3 threads in this section which explain how to root your device. So I recommend searching before posting. I will not post your solution, because you have to find it yourself, it's not hard at all (otherwise you and other new guys will never learn it and always keep asking the same questions over and over again)
XV 4.4?
"gadgets need love too"
paxy97 said:
Ok, first watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
I mean it seriously watch it then come back. Done? OK let's move on.
As you might have guessed, you have posted in the wrong section. Questions and help goes in the General forum for your device, this is development where people post their work. Also there are 2 or 3 threads in this section which explain how to root your device. So I recommend searching before posting. I will not post your solution, because you have to find it yourself, it's not hard at all (otherwise you and other new guys will never learn it and always keep asking the same questions over and over again)
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I concur! But you may also tell him what he could look for. Towelroot for example.
Read This and doit Carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654451
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rahuldhawan said:
No Support ??
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Use this guide to root your phone .
Then search for Xperia V 4.4 and you will find lots of possible migration paths.
Hi guys
Enough of the bootanimations now I have done way too may and now I want to learn about building ROM. I want to design my own custom ROM, want to create it's own Kernel (just for information how to be advanced ) create own custom recovery, setting up GApps support editing updater script, build.prop everything.
I am a BIG TIME NOOB in programming so I want that I should be told every step of how to program even commands (kidding)
But I really have no idea with programming that much. All I know is to use dsixda's kitchen and few other NORMAL tweaks.
I know that there are all sorts of guides out there by great people like doomlord, mjraider etc( sorry know these two names only)
I want a full compact and complete package of links if anyone can provide me pretty please! I have searched s lot and all I found i was a big ZERO.If you are gonna say that it requires patience the test me I have a lot and dedication towards my work I'm a quick learner (proof you know as my bootanimations) so please bear with me ONCE! Provide a compelete set of BEST GUIDES OUT ON XDA FORUM and youtube video links if any that can teach how to to build a custom rom in which I can carry out themeing and other tweaks such as modding the status bar and battery icons etc. How to set my signature on ROM. EVERYTHING! I don't know much but you guys know what to cover in everything! SO PLEASE MY HUMBLEST REQUEST TO ALL JUST BEAR WITH ME ONCE I WILL BE HIGHLY OBLIGED!
Special Request to Mjraider : Sir I know you occasionally visit these threads and answer the questions, you are one of the biggest names here so please consider my request and help me once, I will be highly obliged:victory::angel:
My device
Xperia SP C5302
Rooted ** Unlocked Bootloader
Stock ROM JB 4.3
Firmware 12.1.A.205
CWM Recovery Installed
Kernel DooMLord's Advance stock kernel
@mrjraider hero around this corner
Dude, use the guides. No one can teach step by step of everything. Just read n learn is my best advice to you.
trial and error + research is the way how i have learned it.
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Free mobile app
neXus PRIME said:
@mrjraider hero around this corner
Dude, use the guides. No one can teach step by step of everything. Just read n learn is my best advice to you.
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First of all thanks for the reply.
Secondly that is what I mentioned in the thread that I searched XDA but couldn't find a single worthy guide that can actually define andything for eg updater script, tried googling things go way over my head :silly: You guys keep posting guides tweaks and tricks. That is why I requested that you must be knowing the best guides out that have all the information, I just ask that I want a complete bunch of links of guides here in reply so that I can go out in a flow.
SpaceCaker said:
trial and error + research is the way how i have learned it.
Sent from my Xperia SP using XDA Free mobile app
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Thank you for replying
I know that's the actual way, I also know that it isn't easy all I ask is for that someone just guide me the path like This is the way and I'll walk on it.
Just a guidance and that can be done by giving out the links here so that I can start and get going.
neXus PRIME said:
@mrjraider hero around this corner
Dude, use the guides. No one can teach step by step of everything. Just read n learn is my best advice to you.
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I only need an cape i think??
Haha. Thanks...
As a reply:
Just try. Keep a backup safe, follow the instructions and not much can go wrong
Edit: After I reread your question:
I cannt help you much but I can see what I can do. First you need to start. I have some update.script and adb knowledge so I can help you with that. But I am not a developer (I am a nurse actually )
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I only need an cape i think??
Haha. Thanks...
As a reply:
Just try. Keep a backup safe, follow the instructions and not much can go wrong
Edit: After I reread your question:
I cannt help you much but I can see what I can do. First you need to start. I have some update.script and adb knowledge so I can help you with that. But I am not a developer (I am a nurse actually )
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Thanks for replying
That's what I am talking about!
Is there some guide or something that explains update.script and it's editing not in detail if then informative enough for me to begin with.
As far as adb is concerned then for that too a guide (I asks for too many guides sorry )
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Thanks for replying
That's what I am talking about!
Is there some guide or something that explains update.script and it's editing not in detail if then informative enough for me to begin with.
As far as adb is concerned then for that too a guide (I asks for too many guides sorry )
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Some nice guides here. Can go through them to see whether there's anything that might help you.
A guide about flashable zips/updater-script from there. See this also.
Thanks a lot man!
You really helped me!
Cheers mate!
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