This is not a new ROM or a customized one, in fact, this is just the Stock FroYo that comes with every single stock Optimus Me.
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Yes, we have great options to update our phones to Gingerbread or even Ice Cream Sandwich BUT sometimes we want (or need) to get that stock feel again and recently I had to reflash the stock FroYo firmware, but in the middle of the process I thought: "Hey, this is boring, life could be easier if it was a flashable zip instead of a clunky and blah .kdz." and so I did.
In fact, I didn't only "convert" that boring .kdz into a flashable zip but I did make two other versions too. The first of them is the stock FroYo firmware (based on V10A_00 brazilian firmware) UNTOUCHED (no modifications, no nothing. Simple, pure and full of LG garbage ROM), the second one is like the first one, but it is optimized (rooted, zipaligned, de-odexed and etc, the features list is below) and yes, it contains LGs garbages and the third and final one is the Clean Version, it is optimized and without LG garbages (I just kept some of them). And so, you are free to choose wich one you'll want to flash.
Features List:
Stock FroYo Untouched:
Pure LG Stock FroYo (2.2.2) Firmware
No modifications (everything is exactly as the same when you buy a new Optimus Me)
Every stock LG app is included
Optimized FroYo:
Rooted
De-odexed
Busybox support
init.d scripts support
Zipaligned
Custom bootanimation support
Every stock LG app is also included
Clean FroYo:
No LG apps (except for LG Keyboard and LG Home which are useful)
Rooted
De-odexed
Busybox support
init.d scripts support
Zipaligned
Custom bootanimation support
Removed bootscreen sound
Which ROM should you choose?
Take the Stock Untouched one if you: want a vanilla LG Optimus Me experience.
Take the Optimized FroYo version if you: want everything that LG wants you to have PLUS some optimizations here and there to make the system faster and better.
Take the Clean FroYo version if you: just want that stock FroYo feeling back plus some optimizations and you do not need the LG apps.
Downloads:
So you decided which one you're going to take and you want to download and install it, right? Okay, just click in the version you want and download it from Mediafire.
Stock Untouched FroYo version
Optimized FroYo version
Clean FroYo version
How to install it?
NOTE: The three ROMs are compatible with every single custom recovery released to Optimus Me.
Follow these steps if you are DOWNGRADING your Android version or if you want a CLEAN INSTALL (formatting EVERYTHING and losing everything in the PHONE):
Reboot to recovery
Make a Nandroid Backup (optional but recommended)
Format boot
Format cache
Format data
Format system
Format SD-ext
Flash the ROMs Zip
Reboot to system
Follow these steps if you are UPDATING your FroYo Based ROM to one of these:
Reboot to recovery
Make a Nandroid Backup (again, it is optional but recommended)
Wipe cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Flash the ROMs Zip
Reboot to system
Things you MUST remember before asking something here:
If something goes wrong and mess your Pecans up, it is not MY fault, it's YOURS, remember that YOU decided to use my ROMs and YOU made something wrong when installing it.
I won't support you if you are using a non-stock Kernel (such as Team Pecan V2 Kernel).
I won't support you if YOU modified system files.
I won't support you if you are not using anything stock (stock launcher, sms app, music app etc).
Got a bug? First of all, make a CLEAN INSTALL (I did even make a little guide for it in the "How to install?" section) of the ROM (formatting EVERYTHING).
Still got the bug? Read the last 2-3 pages of this thread and check if it has been reported, fixed or it has a temporary solution and if it hasn't, report the bug.
Please, do not thank me if you think that I do not deserve it, only do it if you think that I really did help you and you feel like thanking me.
Skyheiser
Screenshot pls.
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Good Job dude Good Start with your Android Development
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Screenshot pls.
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Screenshots are not needed since this is just the Stock FroYo without any UI modifications.
Skyheiser
This might be really useful. Thanks.
really very good job thank you !
+greek language :good:
Hi bro, I guess the latest verion for P350 is V10f, could you tell me if the V10a version has any significant difference with v10f. Thanks
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archsubhankar said:
Hi bro, I guess the latest verion for P350 is V10f, could you tell me if the V10a version has any significant difference with v10f. Thanks
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There is no "latest" stock FroYo version, there is different stock versions for each area where P350 was released. Before opening this thread I flashed every Stock FroYo version that I could find to make sure that I'd be giving you guys the best Stock that I could find, and, well, the results were quite the same in the performance side but I found that V10A_00 had less LG Bloatware so I chose this one.
Skyheiser
i flash v10c and v10g then i see v10g is best for battery backup,i dont know about v10a but i think v10g is best stock rom
Skyheiser said:
There is no "latest" stock FroYo version, there is different stock versions for each area where P350 was released. Before opening this thread I flashed every Stock FroYo version that I could find to make sure that I'd be giving you guys the best Stock that I could find, and, well, the results were quite the same in the performance side but I found that V10A_00 had less LG Bloatware so I chose this one.
Skyheiser
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Ok..I got your point.
Surpisingly, when I flashed this rom V10A after downloading from this thread, and I checked the about phone in my mobile. The version shown there was V10f and my mobile was named as LG p 350f....any clues about whats happening?
archsubhankar said:
Hi bro, I guess the latest verion for P350 is V10f, could you tell me if the V10a version has any significant difference with v10f. Thanks
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The only difference will solely lie in the kernel man because it is not an android upgrade instead it is just an update. The things like 10a,10g,10f it is just the kernel names you can ask your doubts about kernel to rom2maru he compiled a lot of them. :good:
But this ROM is similar to PecanMod v5 it is the same old stock froyo with root and other stuff. But anywayz awesome work bro I really appreciate it I think we can collaborate and make ROM's if you are interested just PM because I am also a newbie
archsubhankar said:
Ok..I got your point.
Surpisingly, when I flashed this rom V10A after downloading from this thread, and I checked the about phone in my mobile. The version shown there was V10f and my mobile was named as LG p 350f....any clues about whats happening?
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About the V10f thing, this is weird since this is based on V10A_00 only, but the P350f thing is expected as Optimus Me is known as P350f in brazil and V10A_00 is the brazilian stock unbranded FroYo.
But tell me, did you make a Clean Install or you just Updated your FroYo?
Skyheiser
THANK YOU . THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! I'm sure many people will benefit from this very beautiful work. Already downloaded and am testing. therefore tired to install modified rom like cyanogem etc and none of them works perfectly. The first few minutes I used the rom CLEAN, it was very fast and stable.
Skyheiser said:
About the V10f thing, this is weird since this is based on V10A_00 only, but the P350f thing is expected as Optimus Me is known as P350f in brazil and V10A_00 is the brazilian stock unbranded FroYo.
But tell me, did you make a Clean Install or you just Updated your FroYo?
Skyheiser
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Hi,
I was using Cyanogenmod 7.2, I made a clean install , after formatting system, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache etc. So the version shown in the about phone option was V10f after all these things. Didnt have a clue as to how this can be exactly.
archsubhankar said:
Hi,
I was using Cyanogenmod 7.2, I made a clean install , after formatting system, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache etc. So the version shown in the about phone option was V10f after all these things. Didnt have a clue as to how this can be exactly.
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That's really weird, but if everything is working properly you can just ignore it.
Skyheiser
Great Idea!
This was a very, very great idea that you had! I just downloaded it and I will try it soon. I hope that it fixes some gps issues I am having with CM7.
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Thank you verymuch!!! I hope this is amazing stable.
Maxi8p said:
Screenshot pls.
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Can you add Turkish language?
Man this post is old please dont revive old topics.
And in froyo its supposed to have all languages =(
DarkRising said:
Man this post is old please dont revive old topics.
And in froyo its supposed to have all languages =(
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This thread is not dead, and I'll still give support to anyone that needs BUT I'M NOT ADDING ANY FEATURES/LANGUAGES/HACKS/MODS TO THIS ROM AS THIS WOULD BREAK THE WHOLE MEANING OF HAVING IT.
The point of this thread is to give an option of a flashable STOCK FROYO (based on v10a_00) to anyone that needs or wants it.
Skyheiser
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So I just got my Evo the other day and I got root access last night. What should I do now?
If plan on flashing to a new ROM so I need to make a backup. What all do I need to backup before I flash? Will a nandroid backup give me everything I need to one day return to stock if I need to? Also when I make a nandroid backup where is it stored? Do I need to put it on my computer? And how?
I want a new ROM that is very stable. My main things I want out of my ROM are the sprint and HTC useless bloatware gone and I also want the ROM to be able to let me use wifi tethering without paying the carrier charge. Can you guys recommend any ROMS that meet my needs?
Here is my current phone info:
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
2.15.00.11.19
Kernel Version
2.6.32.17-gee557fd
htc-kernel(at)and18-2#15
Build Number
3.70.651.1 CL294884
Software Number
3.70.651.1
Browser Version
Webkit 3.1
PRI version
1.90_03
PRL Version 6067
Is there anything I need to update on this before flashing to a new ROM? If I flash to the newest radio version what does it mean I may have to reflash the kernel?
I am new to the world of android so bear with my questions please.
Just run a PRl update so you're up to date on it.
If you don't want sense, try out CM7 use the latest stable, as anything nightly 62+ [2.3.4] releases have a slight mms bug being worked out, other than that, everything works.
Be sure to flash the latest gapps with it.
CM7 is good? I heard it made a lot of phones run slow. Also where do I get the gapps?
Any other ROM recomendation
SalvageMod 1.2.1, just make sure to get the updated Gapps
they are in the download section
alaman68 said:
SalvageMod 1.2.1, just make sure to get the updated Gapps
they are in the download section
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+1 in regard to SalvageMod, but for new users to rooting, I recommend starting with a Sense-based rom. You will be already familiar with the layout and functionality, but it gives you a different look, mainly in the form of themes. I highly recommend Myn's Warm TwoPointTwo RLS-5. You can view and download it from here
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Ok I have heard a couple people recommend warm two point two so I think I will go with that. I heard you have to update the radio and all that for that ROM though so can you explain what all I need to do for that?
@ teh Rox:
I looked at the update tool in system settings and I didnt see PRI update but I updated my PRL is that what you meant?
Also can anyone answer my nandroid question about where the backup is physically stored?
jedinegotiator said:
Ok I have heard a couple people recommend warm two point two so I think I will go with that. I heard you have to update the radio and all that for that ROM though so can you explain what all I need to do for that?
@ teh Rox:
I looked at the update tool in system settings and I didnt see PRI update but I updated my PRL is that what you meant?
Also can anyone answer my nandroid question about where the backup is physically stored?
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You don't need to worry about the radios, as you'll have the latest since you came from the latest update OTA. I meant PRL, the PRI automatically gets updated, so you'll be on 1.90.
A nandroid = backup; you'll hear nandroid or do a backup, its the same thing. And if you're on clockwork recovery, it'll be in the clockwork folder on your sdcard, if on amon_ra, it'll be in the nandroid folder.
Warm two point two says you have to have the latest radio and Wi-Max versions.
My version is 2.15.00.11.19 (second to latest)
The latest is EVO_Radio_2.15.00.04.08 according to the radio tread I read.
Do I need to update my radio and wimax? Also what is OTA?
Side question:
Once I flash to a new ROM what happens when sprint releases gingerbread for the EVO? Will I be able to update and if I do will the sprint bloatware come back?
jedinegotiator said:
Warm two point two says you have to have the latest radio and Wi-Max versions.
My version is 2.15.00.11.19 (second to latest)
The latest is EVO_Radio_2.15.00.04.08 according to the radio tread I read.
Do I need to update my radio and wimax? Also what is OTA?
Side question:
Once I flash to a new ROM what happens when sprint releases gingerbread for the EVO? Will I be able to update and if I do will the sprint bloatware come back?
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First, the radio that you have (2.15.00.11.19) is the latest "official" radio and RLS-5 will work with it. The other radio you mentioned is the one that came via the leaked GingerSense rom so disregard it. As for Gingerbread, you will have 2 options: 1 will be to accept the OTA update but you will more than likely lose root and the second is to wait a few hours or days until a rooted OTA is made available. The latter is the preferred method. As for the Sprint apps, after installing RLS-5, you will have a folder on your SD card labeled warm_2.2_optional1 or something to that extent. Those Sprint apps/bloatware will be in that folder.
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Nandroid backups are for restoring the phone as a whole. When switching roms you may also want to use Titanium Backup to backup your apps + data. This way you can restore your user apps on the new rom. Passwords, progress in games, an app's settings, etc will be the same after restoring. I highly recommend the paid version, but the free version is great too. If you pay for the key, your apps will restore in the background. With the free version you have to agree to each app as it uses the standard package installer.
Also save at least one nandroid backup on your computer just in case. I also have my wimax backup stored on Dropbox as well as my computer, but that's not something you have to do.
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Thanks for all the help guys, thanks given.
One last question. In the instruction for Warm two point two is has a list of recommended kernels. Will the Kernel I have now work? Am I set can I just flash and be done? Should I flash to a different kernel?
Oh and also do I need to update my WiMax for the warm two point two? How do I know what version I have?
jedinegotiator said:
Thanks for all the help guys, thanks given.
One last question. In the instruction for Warm two point two is has a list of recommended kernels. Will the Kernel I have now work? Am I set can I just flash and be done? Should I flash to a different kernel?
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Every rom comes with a kernel as it needs it in order to function. You don't need to flash an alternate kernel, but you may want one to suit your needs. You may need one for better battery life or other reasons. I suggest reading the kernel starter guide before flashing a new kernel.
But no, you don't have to flash a different kernel.
EDIT: Kernel guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894880
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jedinegotiator said:
Thanks for all the help guys, thanks given.
One last question. In the instruction for Warm two point two is has a list of recommended kernels. Will the Kernel I have now work? Am I set can I just flash and be done? Should I flash to a different kernel?
Oh and also do I need to update my WiMax for the warm two point two? How do I know what version I have?
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You'll be set on the kernel. Every rom flashes a baked in kernel, and its always stable.
As for wimax, I forget the command, but if you did an OTA and fully updated before you rooted, you'll be on the latest wimax.
Ok I am about to flash. How do I get the ROM on my SD card?
NVM, I figured it out and successfully flashed to Warm TwoPointTwo...now that I am on a custom ROM do I need to do anything else? Someone told me I need to flash gaps.
You do NOT need to flash a gapps.zip with the rom you just flashed. They are usually need for AOSP based roms and NOT Sense-based roms. By the way, since you're using RLS-5, you will need to download the adfree app from the market and install it. After installation, select either revert (to see ads) or update hosts (no ads) and then reboot. You need to do that because the version that is cooked into the rom has an outdated host file which results in your internet browsing to be extremely slow. After doing the aforementioned, your browsing experience will be up to par.
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ok, thanks.
One thing that wird to me is that in the pictures for this mod the launcher looks like this:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But mine just has three icons and they dont have text. The three icons are phone, apps, and web browser. How do I get all 5 like in the picture?
Hey Guys.
I am new to this community site. I own a LG Optimus P350 phone.. its Android version is the default 2.2 Froyo as provided by the manufacturer. Few days back i rooted the phone using Gingerbrek.. Now i want to upgrade my Android version. Firstly i want to ask which ROM would be suitable for my cell phone.. and what are the steps to do upgrade the ROM? Also i want to ask is how do i move the factory installed apps in my cellphone (like facebook, etc) to SD card since my phone is already rooted... please go easy with the language i am a noob with such stuff so far... I did try looking out for the solution in other threads but could not find the answer (or maybe couldn't understand it )...
thanx...
madmanzrocks said:
Hey Guys.
I am new to this community site. I own a LG Optimus P350 phone.. its Android version is the default 2.2 Froyo as provided by the manufacturer. Few days back i rooted the phone using Gingerbrek.. Now i want to upgrade my Android version. Firstly i want to ask which ROM would be suitable for my cell phone.. and what are the steps to do upgrade the ROM? Also i want to ask is how do i move the factory installed apps in my cellphone (like facebook, etc) to SD card since my phone is already rooted... please go easy with the language i am a noob with such stuff so far... I did try looking out for the solution in other threads but could not find the answer (or maybe couldn't understand it )...
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Ok guy i'm new on this community site too, but i research much to try increasing the performance of my phone. So let's Go.
U want to upgrade from versions : v10a -> v10c or just update it? Answer and i will be happy to help u.
DarkRising said:
Ok guy i'm new on this community site too, but i research much to try increasing the performance of my phone. So let's Go.
U want to upgrade from versions : v10a -> v10c or just update it? Answer and i will be happy to help u.
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hey.. thanx for the reply... I am not asking how to upgrade the firmware version (the one you mentioned v10a -> v10c).. I am asking how do i upgrade my Android version... currently i have 2.2 Froyo.. I want to upgrade to 3.0 or 4.0 or any suitable ROM better than my current Android version
Cyanogen
madmanzrocks said:
Hey Guys.
I am new to this community site. I own a LG Optimus P350 phone.. its Android version is the default 2.2 Froyo as provided by the manufacturer. Few days back i rooted the phone using Gingerbrek.. Now i want to upgrade my Android version. Firstly i want to ask which ROM would be suitable for my cell phone.. and what are the steps to do upgrade the ROM? Also i want to ask is how do i move the factory installed apps in my cellphone (like facebook, etc) to SD card since my phone is already rooted... please go easy with the language i am a noob with such stuff so far... I did try looking out for the solution in other threads but could not find the answer (or maybe couldn't understand it )...
thanx...
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Look this posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610605
(I am Brazillian, sorry by my English)
There you have the oficial CyanogenMod 7 rom support, instalation and development issues support.
In my opinion it is the best 2.3 alternative rom for p350.
The steps i know only in portuguese, but i believe i will find it in this link too.
The factory installed apps, the most one you will install with a Google package inside this link too.
The others you can download again on play store.
following a different guide i was trying to install CM Invasion V2 ROM.. i never got to the flashing ROM part... i was backing up the current ROM unsing ROM manager and my cell fone bricked... after banging my head... looking for solutions on the net and again banging my head... i finally was able to revive my cell fone (using kdz updater)... all this is a risky business
can anyone give me a near perfect guide for flashing ROM without using ROM manager.. please..
You'll have to flash a custom recovery first. Amonra is very stable. Then you can make a nandroid backup of your current rom from the recovery for you to go back to. Flash the rom you like and enjoy. If you need to do back to your original rom, just restore back from your nandroid backup
madmanzrocks said:
following a different guide i was trying to install CM Invasion V2 ROM.. i never got to the flashing ROM part... i was backing up the current ROM unsing ROM manager and my cell fone bricked... after banging my head... looking for solutions on the net and again banging my head... i finally was able to revive my cell fone (using kdz updater)... all this is a risky business
can anyone give me a near perfect guide for flashing ROM without using ROM manager.. please..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816199&highlight=recovery
now flash recovery by going on thread then do steps
for flashing roms do following steps on recovery
1.creat nandroid backup only once not for everytime you flash
2.then go in wipe section and wipe all data
3.then go to flash zip manu and find rom then flash
4.sometimes some rom needs advanced steps for flashing like cm 7 official needs to format/system(steps for it it mentioned by the developer on his thread)
done reboot then enjoy flashing.
hope this will help you...........................
in future do not install recovery from rom manager it will brick your phone untill it gets perfect for our device
Remember we have a wiki page for this phone with an all-in-one guide for modifying it (rooting, recovery, custom rom installation, troubleshooting). I try to keep it updated, nice and clean (kinda hard some times).
About Android versions: The Optimus ME comes with Froyo (2.2) there is no other official firmware for it. CyanogenMod 7 is based on Gingerbread (2.3) which now has official support and is working pretty good now (yes, previous versions were slow, buggy but now they're pretty stable)... Honeycomb (3.0) is only for tablets, so it's not coming to P350. CyanogenMod 9 is based on Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), which for this device is still a work in progress, so don't expect a timeline nor a soon release. CyanogenMod 10 based on Jelly Bean (4.1) is still a myth for the P350...
I hope to have answered your questions...
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Remember we have a wiki page for this phone with an all-in-one guide for modifying it (rooting, recovery, custom rom installation, troubleshooting). I try to keep it updated, nice and clean (kinda hard some times).
About Android versions: The Optimus ME comes with Froyo (2.2) there is no other official firmware for it. CyanogenMod 7 is based on Gingerbread (2.3) which now has official support and is working pretty good now (yes, previous versions were slow, buggy but now they're pretty stable)... Honeycomb (3.0) is only for tablets, so it's not coming to P350. CyanogenMod 9 is based on Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0), which for this device is still a work in progress, so don't expect a timeline nor a soon release. CyanogenMod 10 based on Jelly Bean (4.1) is still a myth for the P350...
I hope to have answered your questions...
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thank you bro... can you provide me the link for it?
For the wiki? It is at the top of the page, where it says Wiki...
Hi...I have searched a lot for Stock ROM Lg optimus me P350 but I didn`t find it....
I find a stock rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33631412
I flashed the Untouched Stock Rom but after I flashed it I realized that isn`t Original rom because when I go into Settings-About phone there isn`t the Software Update option....And the stock rom have it...So can someone help me with an ORIGINAL Rom for Lg optimus me P350?
Thanks !
Go to this site androidoptimusme.blogspot.com/2012/11/install-official-stock-romfirmware.html?m=1 or on official lg page. U have 3 diferent version so try it. Hope it helps...
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Thanks
Thanks man..I will try and I`ll say if is good
I flashed that 3 roms and only one is original....The first Rom V10C_00 is original.....Thanks for help dude !
gogyly tnks man
First of all, the Untouched Version present in my thread IS the Stock (or ORIGINAL if you want to call it this way) FroYo 2.2.2 from the Firmware V10A_00, not having the "Software Update" option does not make a stock rom not original, please, learn a little before saying this kind of thing. Software Update must be present in V10C_00 because it's region must permit this kind of Update, and in any way, you won't use this option at all since the latest oficial Android version for our Pecan IS the STOCK 2.2.2.
And if you really want to go and do the whole .kdz flashing process to have your stock 2.2.2 back, you can use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073827 to download the .kdz (the firmware that your phone came with) and then just flash the .kdz file with the KDZ Flasher.
To be honest, it really seems that you didn't research that much.
Skyheiser
Nor seen the n00b video by xda...
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Hello I am new to flashing android phones. I am currently using my Xperia Z with Android 4.4.4. But i have heard good things about old phones running new android versions. and since i like to play games, and i used the Xperia Play back in the days I was very curious about using it again. My only problem is. Where to go. I see allot of different things out there. I for example checked out cyanogenmod. But the latest file they have is from 2013-09-29 and seems outdated to me [correct me if I am wrong] I am seeing different roms for different kind of users, but I am not sure what content u want to be different.
So in a nutshell. I just want a full Android experience with better performance. i think lollipop is the way i wanna go.
I am on the original android version [2.3.4]
Any tips and tricks are welcome
There arent any official cyanogen mod roms (like kitkat, lollipop) for Xperia play anymore. You have to check the development section for unofficial cyanogen mod builds.
I made the same decision as you I used a Galaxy s3 with Android 4.4.4. But i always wanted to revive my play. I Tried out several roms, Jellybean, Kitkat, Lollipop (All found in development section) but was quite dissapointet. Jellybean had graphical issues and had a poor gaming Performance even with 1.6Ghz overclock. Lollipop isnt stable at all. So i tried out a gingerbread rom with a lollipop theme and now im quite satisfied. Its fast, has a Good gaming Performance and has no problems at all.
Additionally You should use link2sd because the internal memory is small and if you are using an android 4.0.4+ rom greenify is a great way to keep apps from running in the background and using to much ram.
Maybe try out some roms like i did, before you make the play your main device again.
Tutorials for rooting, bootloader unlocking etc. can all be found here.
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There arent any official cyanogen mod roms (like kitkat, lollipop) for Xperia play anymore. You have to check the development section for unofficial cyanogen mod builds.
I made the same decision as you I used a Galaxy s3 with Android 4.4.4. But i always wanted to revive my play. I Tried out several roms, Jellybean, Kitkat, Lollipop (All found in development section) but was quite dissapointet. Jellybean had graphical issues and had a poor gaming Performance even with 1.6Ghz overclock. Lollipop isnt stable at all. So i tried out a gingerbread rom with a lollipop theme and now im quite satisfied. Its fast, has a Good gaming Performance and has no problems at all.
Additionally You should use link2sd because the internal memory is small and if you are using an android 4.0.4+ rom greenify is a great way to keep apps from running in the background and using to much ram.
Maybe try out some roms like i did, before you make the play your main device again.
Tutorials for rooting, bootloader unlocking etc. can all be found here.
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i guess that is quite recent u tried lollipop? I am hearing good things about old devices running 4.2, but ur not happy with the stability of that on the xperia play? And is it not possible to use sd for half internal space or something like that?
ur talking about the Development section. u mean on xda page? I am not that familiar with xda for now. if u got a link in some directions. would be appreciated
Edit: I also checked android.gs. Recommended by some peeps. but still i have no clue where to start. I still think Cyanogenmod is the way i whanna go if u whant stability. And is it recommended to use ''SuperOneClick'' for the Xperia Play?
Edit2: i installed cyanogenmod on my xperia play, but i get ''unsupported Device'' i can press ''Continue Anyway'' but I am not sure that is smart to do. some advice would be nice
Don't be lazy, check sticky threads in Xperia Play section.
Be aware, Xperia Play don't have emulated sdcard. Sdcard is real sdcard and internal available memory is limited.
My advice, use GB stock-based roms for best game perfomance.
Unlock your bootloader and flash Lupus GB kernel for more perfomance (compared to stock) and more internal memory (640MB compared to 380MB that stock have). Use link2SD, app from market, and move your apps to SDcard.
Official, last CM for Xperia Play is CM7. Unofficialy, there are FXP (FreeXperiaTeam) builds that goes up to lolipop. But IMHO, they are lacking in game-support (on lolipop touchpads don't even work, and gamepad buttons is inverted, on jellybean there are lag when pressing touchpads)
Bakisha said:
Don't be lazy, check sticky threads in Xperia Play section.
Be aware, Xperia Play don't have emulated sdcard. Sdcard is real sdcard and internal available memory is limited.
My advice, use GB stock-based roms for best game perfomance.
Unlock your bootloader and flash Lupus GB kernel for more perfomance (compared to stock) and more internal memory (640MB compared to 380MB that stock have). Use link2SD, app from market, and move your apps to SDcard.
Official, last CM for Xperia Play is CM7. Unofficialy, there are FXP (FreeXperiaTeam) builds that goes up to lolipop. But IMHO, they are lacking in game-support (on lolipop touchpads don't even work, and gamepad buttons is inverted, on jellybean there are lag when pressing touchpads)
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I am not lazy. I am just overwhelmed by the content there is out there. this confuses me at where to start for beginners. so ur saying the best way is using lupus not cyanogemod? and what android version is that lupus ur talking about?
Be aware, Xperia Play don't have emulated sdcard. Sdcard is real sdcard and internal available memory is limited.
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maybe we have a miss-communication here, but i heard somewhere that it is possible to install the internal system on the other half of the sdcard. correct me if I am wrong here. Or isn't that what u meant
Lupus is not a rom. Its a kernel. So the two things you can change at your phone are the kernel and the rom. The kernel controls the hardware of your phone, like the maximum clock frequence the cpu can scale up to, the way the ram is handled and partition sizes of the internal memory. Additionally most kernels like lupus include a custom recovery, that is needed to flash roms. The kernel can only be flashed via fastboot. This is why you have to unlock your bootloader. Otherwise you wont have access to the part of your phone where the kernel is stored.
So if you want to flash a rom, you have to flash a kernel first, but not every kernel can be used for every rom. Lupus will work with gingerbread roms only, turbo kernel works on ics and jellybean roms etc. You have to check the different kernel threads to decide which one is best for your needs and fits to the rom you want to flash.
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Lupus is not a rom. Its a kernel. So the two things you can change at your phone are the kernel and the rom. The kernel controls the hardware of your phone, like the maximum clock frequence the cpu can scale up to, the way the ram is handled and partition sizes of the internal memory. Additionally most kernels like lupus include a custom recovery, that is needed to flash roms. The kernel can only be flashed via fastboot. This is why you have to unlock your bootloader. Otherwise you wont have access to the part of your phone where the kernel is stored.
So if you want to flash a rom, you have to flash a kernel first, but not every kernel can be used for every rom. Lupus will work with gingerbread roms only, turbo kernel works on ics and jellybean roms etc. You have to check the different kernel threads to decide which one is best for your needs and fits to the rom you want to flash.
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I already unlocked my bootloader then i need to root my phone right? I am trying to follow [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Root BootLoader Unlocked Xperia Play. But it says ''After flashing your ROM.''
I am not sure what that means. i tried SuperOneClick but that seems to only work with below .62
I know u can change roms which suits me the best. But can i also change kernels
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I already unlocked my bootloader then i need to root my phone right? I am trying to follow [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Root BootLoader Unlocked Xperia Play. But it says ''After flashing your ROM.''
I am not sure what that means. i tried SuperOneClick but that seems to only work with below .62
I know u can change roms which suits me the best. But can i also change kernels
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Unlocking bootloader is just that, unlocked bootloader. It is only for purpose to be able to flash custom kernels (other then stock). Since you have done it, you don't have to be bothered with any more info about unlocking bootloader.
Root is different thing. It enable you administartive rights on your phone, so you could change stuff (it would be also overwhelming if i say what stuff). Most (99.99%) custom roms comes pre-rooted and you don't need to bother with it. if you are trying to root stock firmware, keep in mind that zergrush methot for rooting (i think even super-one-click use same method) work for .42 firmware and bellow. For .62 and above firmware use eroot (just google file named "eroot_v1.3.4.exe")
Use flashtool. it's a program for PC from http://flashtool.net for flashing stock firmare (ftf files) and kernels (kernel is with .img extension). If you mess something up, flashing stock ftf is 100% working way to restore phone to working condition.
Also, most (99.99%) of custom kernels have ClockworkMod recovery (or TeamWinProjectRecovery) that you can enter with button when booting (most of times it's vol-, but some of them use 'back" button).
As for internal memory, yes, you can expand it, but it tends to complicate things, so, i wouldn't recommend you to that for now.
Use kernel that matchs the rom you are trying to flash. GB rom won't boot if you have flashed ICS (or JB) kernel.
As for what is better rom/kernel, no one can answer that question (it's just troll food). You have to find yourself what suit your taste.
Check Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S
Root is different thing. It enable you administartive rights on your phone, so you could change stuff (it would be also overwhelming if i say what stuff). Most (99.99%) custom roms comes pre-rooted and you don't need to bother with it. if you are trying to root stock firmware, keep in mind that zergrush methot for rooting (i think even super-one-click use same method) work for .42 firmware and bellow. For .62 and above firmware use eroot (just google file named "eroot_v1.3.4.exe")
Use flashtool. it's a program for PC from http://flashtool.net for flashing stock firmare (ftf files) and kernels (kernel is with .img extension). If you mess something up, flashing stock ftf is 100% working way to restore phone to working condition.
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Ahhh o was thinking i had to root stock in order to install different kernels/roms but if i understand, u only need to unlock the bootloader in order to run different kernels/roms for that.
So flashing a kernel is some sort of way for making a backup?
Edit: Yeah i have .69 i tried super-one-click but it crashed right away. I am already gonna use a different kernel i see not reason why i should root my stock version
Root is different thing. It enable you administartive rights on your phone, so you could change stuff (it would be also overwhelming if i say what stuff). Most (99.99%) custom roms comes pre-rooted and you don't need to bother with it. if you are trying to root stock firmware, keep in mind that zergrush methot for rooting (i think even super-one-click use same method) work for .42 firmware and bellow. For .62 and above firmware use eroot (just google file named "eroot_v1.3.4.exe")
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I used "eroot_v1.3.4.exe". Phone seems to be rooted. i got Superuser now. Only when i launch it it shows me ''There are currently no Superuser app policies'' do i need to install something else in in order to use it?
the reason why i whant to root my stock is i whant to have a recovery backup on hand.
i still find some of the tutorials on xda real foggy. so like when i see a kernal i like and i whant to install, i use Flashtool to install them?
its still really confusing which rom works with which kernel. i can't really find a nice thread to look this out
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Ahhh o was thinking i had to root stock in order to install different kernels/roms but if i understand, u only need to unlock the bootloader in order to run different kernels/roms for that.
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Paynemaster said:
I used "eroot_v1.3.4.exe". Phone seems to be rooted. i got Superuser now. Only when i launch it it shows me ''There are currently no Superuser app policies'' do i need to install something else in in order to use it?
the reason why i whant to root my stock is i whant to have a recovery backup on hand.
i still find some of the tutorials on xda real foggy. so like when i see a kernal i like and i whant to install, i use Flashtool to install them?
its still really confusing which rom works with which kernel. i can't really find a nice thread to look this out
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Now you have root. Superuser app is just app that grant other apps root permission. On it's own don't have much to do. When other app ask for root permition, you'll be asked do you want to grant or deny that root permission.
To have recovery on stock kernel, you'll need app for that.
[APP]/[RECOVERY]x-Parts [CWM Installer] [Version 7.0] 29/6/12
Make sure you download v5 (CWM Installer-v5.apk) from attachment, because v7 don't work on Xperia Play
When you have custom kernel, you won't need app for recovery, because recovery is already included in kernel.
You don't need flashtool to install kernel, but it is much easier, with just few click.
Without flashtool, you'll need to put kernel file in same directory where you adb.exe and fastboot.exe is (from android SDK or flashtool folder) and flash it by typing from command promt (i don't even remember exact commands for it, it was so long ago i was flashing that way, that i forgot about it)
And also, flashtool containt windows driver for flash and fastboot mode.
As i said, kernel must be same match as ROM.
Stock kernel, Lupus GB v12, Doomlord V14, Extreme kernel are used for roms based on stock firmware (which is GB) and you can't use ICS, JB, KK or LP roms with those kernels.
Also, most CM roms comes with kernel inside zip file (boot.img) that need to be flashed.
CM7, even it's GB rom must use it's own kernel because it is not stock-based rom and will not work with stock-based kernels.
If you dont have any app that needs superuser rights, then it wont show you anything of course. You could try no-frills cpu control to see that youre rooted for example.
Almost every rom comes with a kernel. So if you download a rom, check the zip-file and if something like boot.img is included in there extract it. This kernel should perfectly work with the rom, because the developer included it, or he build this kernel especially for the rom.
If you succesfully flashed the kernel through fastboot and got the rom to work you can think about using another kernel
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Hydrony. U where talking about ur using gingerbread now. u also mentioned try using android 4.0.4+ rom greenify. for lower hardware usage. I cannot find ''rom greenify'' in the development section.
I am checking out this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-play/development/dev-play-neo-l-legacyxperia-t2802932 the part I don't understand are the requirements. They say ''Have the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587 full ftf flashed'' i guess that is the CM Kernel right? They are talking about the CM11.0 in the thread titel but i see https://basketbuild.com/devs/LegacyXperia/zeus a CM12.0 version in the folders. does this mean there is an update for this CM, and that i can now go for CM12.0 or is this for other devices? After that they are talking about ''R800i (Play) users need to flash MT25i (Neo L) ftf'' is this something i must do first? and what is it
Almost every rom comes with a kernel. So if you download a rom, check the zip-file and if something like boot.img is included in there extract it. This kernel should perfectly work with the rom, because the developer included it, or he build this kernel especially for the rom.
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i have totally no idea where to unpack this..
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i do got the kernel with it ''boot.img''
If you succesfully flashed the kernel through fastboot and got the rom to work you can think about using another kernel
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Editke i got it running now. i only forgot to install gapps. iam not sure if it matters which gapps i take http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53319258#post53319258 Should i just go for 5.0.X?
its hard finding a kernel+rom where i can use Nintendo 64 Emulator without problems. tried 2 so far but they booth keep hanging up. anyone got a link to one i should try?
Yes, I am using a gingerbread rom, because its fast and reliable and all emulators i use (Drastic, n64oid etc.) Run very well.
Greenify is not a rom, its an app thats Working on devices with at least ice cream sandwhich installed. It hibernates all apps, that you dont use at the moment, so they dont waste ram capacity which is quite important on devices with low ram like Xperia play.
Ftf files must be flashed with flashtool. They are the stock firmwares from sony and some custom roms need specific stock Roms as a base. So you should install them before flashing kernel etc. If you dont want to encounter problems
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Ftf files must be flashed with flashtool. They are the stock firmwares from sony and some custom roms need specific stock Roms as a base. So you should install them before flashing kernel etc. If you dont want to encounter problems
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ah oke. So that means i have to download the stock firmware, flash it. And after that, flash the kernel? Is there only one ftf stock firmare file? Or does every different kernel needs a different stock firmware
hello,
I want to change me ROM (if it is advised).
I have the LG G3 D855 (3gb ram 32 gb) with stock firmware.
There are too many ROMs to choose from and no knowledge about it
Thank You
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hello,
I want to change me ROM (if it is advised).
I have the LG G3 D855 (3gb ram 32 gb) with stock firmware.
There are too many ROMs to choose from and no knowledge about it
Thank You
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CloudyG3 is an excellent rom. Very fast and fluid
while searching for the cloudyg3 i found a post about the v20p.
someone said that the v20p is better than the cloudyG3.
what do you think?
thanks ahead.
RebliNk17 said:
while searching for the cloudyg3 i found a post about the v20p.
someone said that the v20p is better than the cloudyG3.
what do you think?
thanks ahead.
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He will probably update cloudyg3's base to v20p so no worries.
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He will probably update cloudyg3's base to v20p so no worries.
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if he'll update. will i need to reinstall my phone data all over again?
Ive got a stock rooted 20P rom installed and it runs flawlessly, i think out of all the stock roms this is the most fluid and has the most free ram on average. Cloudys rom hasnt been updated since he used 20i as a base and theres been other stock releases since then, im not sure he will create a 20P based rom unless there is a demand for it and nothing has been stated on his rom thread.
My personal favourite is Paranoid Android 5.1. It's been quite stable so far and I'm definitely enjoying AOSP more than LG's stock ROM.
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if he'll update. will i need to reinstall my phone data all over again?
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Probably not. But it's good to have some fresh installs now and then just to keep things clean and running smoothly.
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My personal favourite is Paranoid Android 5.1. It's been quite stable so far and I'm definitely enjoying AOSP more than LG's stock ROM.
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do you have a guide for installing Paranoid Android?
I can't find a good one
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do you have a guide for installing Paranoid Android?
I can't find a good one
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This method is for LG G3 D855 only.
First you’ll have to downgrade to KitKat (I advise using the KDZ method): Here
Root your device: Here
Flash TWRP: Here
Download the necessary content: ROM / Gapps / SU
Then boot into recovery mode, do a factory reset, flash ROM --> Gapps --> SU. When thats done, boot your device up and you should be ready to go.
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This method is for LG G3 D855 only.
First you’ll have to downgrade to KitKat (I advise using the KDZ method): Here
Root your device: Here
Flash TWRP: Here
Download the necessary content: ROM / Gapps / SU
Then boot into recovery mode, do a factory reset, flash ROM --> Gapps --> SU. When thats done, boot your device up and you should be ready to go.
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thank you,
i did all that but the PA has lots of bugs
i guess ill wait to better version
but thanks alot
i think that it depens on very much things... for examply.. i jumped to G3 from SGS3 and in G3 I miss a few things from SGS3 (full log, call/sms feature from log, brightness settings - in G3 is very stupid, etc) but in stock rom there are many things which i miss for example in CM ROMs... qslide, slowmo, multiwindow, qickmemo, timed send of SMS.... it depends very on ROM and what do you want.... i saw th "best" phones and want to combine it in G3 and I am afraid it would be long journey for me
Almost all AOSP /CM based rom have bugs in current stage.
If you are looking for most stable rom, LG stock V20P rom is what you want.