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This is a simplified guide for those new to rooting & flashing a custom ROM on the Optimus V. No need to type complex commands that are hard to follow and prone to mistakes. Basically there are 3 main steps: Root, Install custom recovery, & flash custom ROM.
Windows Drivers for the Optimus V (Optional but suggested):
http://www.lg-phones.org/wp-content/uploads/LG-Optimus-V.zip
Rooting
Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights to the phone so one can do customizations that aren't normally allowed. Root by itself doesn't do anything interesting, unless there's an app that needs it. The fancy stuff comes from custom ROMs. Just remember Virgin Mobile Activation only works on Froyo ROMs, so do it before going to Gingerbread. The easiest way to root nowadays is to use GingerBreak. It can be found here:
[26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread) - xda-developers
Instruction Steps:
1. Turn on USB Debugging (Settings - Applications - Development)
2. Copy the GingerBreak.apk to a /sdcard dir, then using a 'file manager' app (search for one in Android Market) install it like a regular app.
3. It can take up to 10 minutes, and will reboot automatically when complete (rooted), if attempt fails, reboot manually & run it again.
Install custom recovery image
The recovery image is an alternative bootup instead of normal Android Operating System. It allows low-level operations such as backup/restore a ROM, wipe partitions, and flash ROMs.
4. Download and copy the recovery image VM670NH_recovery.img (works with new & old OV screens) onto your /sdcard.
5. Install the Flash Image GUI app (save the .apk to a /sdcard directory, then open it with file manager) Run the app & select 'Recovery Image' option with the file above.
Flash Custom ROM
I.H.O CyanogenMod 7 ROM (Gingerbread)
6. Copy the unextracted ROM .zip that you wish to install to the /sdcard dir. Also if installing a CyanogenMod Gingerbread ROM, the unextracted gapps.zip also needs to be placed in the same dir to flash right after the ROM .zip.
7. Boot into Clockworkmod recovery mode (From powered off state, hold vol-down, home, and power button until the LG logo appears).
8. FIRST, BACKUP ORIGINAL ROM! Don't continue until this is successful. Use vol-up/down, camera, & back keys to navigate in recovery.
9. Wipe Data/Factory Reset, wipe cache partition. Under Advanced submenu, wipe dalvik-cache. Then uner Mounts & Storage submenu, format all partitions EXCEPT /sdcard.
10. Flash the custom ROM.zip from sdcard and gapps.zip too if going to a CyanogenMod ROM
11. Reboot and enjoy the new ROM, the first boot takes longer than usual, also some problems may disappear after rebooting.
NOTES:
- NEVER use Android Settings 'Factory Reset' from now on, only do factory reset & wipes from within recovery mode. Most ROMs should have this option removed from the Android settings.
- Some newer Optimus V screens hardware changed, see link: [FIX]Black screen with custom recovery and custom roms (BobZHome's IHO recovery from the Wiki binary -> recovery page also works with newer screens.)
- If restoring a backed up ROM in CWM recovery gives 'MD5 mismatch' error (likely caused by renaming a ROM backup). Try this fix:
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<name_of_backup>
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
- If you ever want to restore to original stock ROM (ONLY on OV's with older screen), with original recovery and UNrooted:
http://www.prepaidandroid.org/index...e_your_Optimus_V_to_almost_original_condition
titanium backup?
Excellent guide for the likes of me (noob), you might wanna mention titanium backup too
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Hey u have a great step by step guide, however when I run gingerbreak to root it gives me an error I kno u said reboot manually and I did twice and I couldn't get it to work, any thoughts of to why it did this twice thanks
Zachary droid said:
Hey u have a great step by step guide, however when I run gingerbreak to root it gives me an error I kno u said reboot manually and I did twice and I couldn't get it to work, any thoughts of to why it did this twice thanks
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What is the exact error you're getting? I believe you have to keep retrying, maybe up to 10 times.
Thanks a lot.Real helpful
Will this work for LG Optimus S? It's been difficult to find specific information for this phone.
Thanks.
KidGusto said:
Will this work for LG Optimus S? It's been difficult to find specific information for this phone.
Thanks.
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the windows drivers and gingerbreak will work.
you'll need an optimus S custom recovery and rom, though. If you use optimus V software, your home and menu keys will be backwards, and there may be other little issues with the network.
look on android central forums for optimus S development and you'll find roms and recoveries no problem.
Thank you for this. The Rom manager method is great, i was afraid not to brick my optimus one with the adb shell crap and pc connection. They should make a nici sticky like this in the euro section, not with adb crap.
Can this guide by updated, with more details?
The menu options in ROM manager are not the same anymore, and I am flailing around trying to figure out which options to hit.
I'm stuck at the LG logo boot up screen after doing what I think is flashing the bumblebee ROM step. (step 10 in the guide).
I used these steps and they worked great for rooting, but I'm having a problem with recovery. I flashed CWM 3.2.0.1 from ROM Manager and it appeared to work fine, but when I try to boot into recovery I just get a blank screen.
I have done the following:
Busybox 1.19.2 from Stericson, installed to /system/bin
Superuser from market, updated to 2.3.6.3, su is 2.3.2-efgh
Used ROM Manager 4.4.0.7 to flash CWM recovery 3.2.0.1
I've tried getting to recovery using Home+Vol Dn+Power, or the reboot menu option in rom manager, and just get the blank screen.
Anyone run into this or have suggestions?
cobraextreme said:
I used these steps and they worked great for rooting, but I'm having a problem with recovery. I flashed CWM 3.2.0.1 from ROM Manager and it appeared to work fine, but when I try to boot into recovery I just get a blank screen.
I have done the following:
Busybox 1.19.2 from Stericson, installed to /system/bin
Superuser from market, updated to 2.3.6.3, su is 2.3.2-efgh
Used ROM Manager 4.4.0.7 to flash CWM recovery 3.2.0.1
I've tried getting to recovery using Home+Vol Dn+Power, or the reboot menu option in rom manager, and just get the blank screen.
Anyone run into this or have suggestions?
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[fix]black screen in custom recovery or custom roms
you probably have the newer screen type, which it appears the older custom kernels need a .config setting changed before building to support.
you'll have to use flash_image in adb or terminal.
probably. full instructions and downloads at that link.
yay, you didn't flash a rom through rom manager at the same time! or it'd be a lot harder.
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[fix]black screen in custom recovery or custom roms
you probably have the newer screen type, which it appears the older custom kernels need a .config setting changed before building to support.
you'll have to use flash_image in adb or terminal.
probably. full instructions and downloads at that link.
yay, you didn't flash a rom through rom manager at the same time! or it'd be a lot harder.
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That did the trick! Thanks!
It would be great to get a sticky about this in here. It's pretty easy to miss the newer display issue if you're just now looking into this forum and don't check AC first.
cobraextreme said:
That did the trick! Thanks!
It would be great to get a sticky about this in here. It's pretty easy to miss the newer display issue if you're just now looking into this forum and don't check AC first.
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Updated original post with link for the new OV screens.
lamenramen said:
Can this guide by updated, with more details?
The menu options in ROM manager are not the same anymore, and I am flailing around trying to figure out which options to hit.
I'm stuck at the LG logo boot up screen after doing what I think is flashing the bumblebee ROM step. (step 10 in the guide).
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ROM Manager is only supposed to be use to flash the Clockworkmod recovery image, then everything else is done by booting into the recovery mode. ROM manager's other features should not be used on the OV.
Whyzor said:
Updated original post with link for the new OV screens.
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the only big problem left is getting the "back to stock" up to par for the newer OV's...
if someone could upload the critical part of a nandroid made from the newer stock system after rooting but before installing a custom rom, a more up-to-date back to stock guide could be put up with the newer files, or at least the older files patched with the newer kernel.
anyone want to upload the boot.img from a first nandroid backup off of a newer ov? the boot.img doesn't have any personal info, and it's got the newer kernel, which is all that's needed to fix up the older back-to-stock nandroid files.
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the only big problem left is getting the "back to stock" up to par for the newer OV's...
if someone could upload the critical part of a nandroid made from the newer stock system after rooting but before installing a custom rom, a more up-to-date back to stock guide could be put up with the newer files, or at least the older files patched with the newer kernel.
anyone want to upload the boot.img from a first nandroid backup off of a newer ov? the boot.img doesn't have any personal info, and it's got the newer kernel, which is all that's needed to fix up the older back-to-stock nandroid files.
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I think there's about an 85% chance that this contains the kernel that you're looking for; not sure if you have some way to deal with that 15% uncertainty but hopefully it's helpful.
Questions about ROM Manager
Hi, can I get a clear clarification about installing the ROM Manager on my LG Optimus p500, when your about to install the ClockwordMod Recovery you would have to select the phone model. LG p500 is not listed. Is there an alternative to it?
luwizwiz said:
Hi, can I get a clear clarification about installing the ROM Manager on my LG Optimus p500, when your about to install the ClockwordMod Recovery you would have to select the phone model. LG p500 is not listed. Is there an alternative to it?
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This thread is under the Optimus V development section, you should ask questions about the p500 in this forum section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=839
Thanks, i didn't notice that its for Optimus V, i have a Optimus One. many thanks
Complete noob here, I mean a complete noob...first cell phone.
I was hoping to tether my new OV, but i quickly found out i have software version 2.2.2 which does not allow me to turn on hot spots. So I heard I can root my phone to get around this. I did stes 1-3 without issue, now I am stuck on step 3a. When i try to install busybox (not sure what this does for me?), i get the follow error/message "It looks like you have Busybox installed, but there are multiple copies still installed. /system/bin/ is currently as RW. This means that something may have gone wrong in the installation process. Please verify on your end that everything is correctly installed and working.
What do I verify? There is no Busybox app to run, only to install so it looks like the install failed?
ct200 said:
Complete noob here, I mean a complete noob...first cell phone.
I was hoping to tether my new OV, but i quickly found out i have software version 2.2.2 which does not allow me to turn on hot spots. So I heard I can root my phone to get around this. I did stes 1-3 without issue, now I am stuck on step 3a. When i try to install busybox (not sure what this does for me?), i get the follow error/message "It looks like you have Busybox installed, but there are multiple copies still installed. /system/bin/ is currently as RW. This means that something may have gone wrong in the installation process. Please verify on your end that everything is correctly installed and working.
What do I verify? There is no Busybox app to run, only to install so it looks like the install failed?
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If you go into 'adb shell' from the PC with phone connected, or open the app 'terminal emulator' to get a unix prompt, and type 'busybox', you should see a list of commands. If you get a no command found, then it's not installed. It's suggested to install so you can run unix commands, but not really needed. Root & custom recovery are the important ones. You're probably safe to continue, just make sure to make a backup in recovery mode before doing anything else.
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
Phone doesn't connect to moblie data .
Xposed installer not working
SuperSU binary not installed?
I just need my phone back to normal I'll figure out this SU and root thing later. Factory reset doesn't do anything. Screen says I'm running a developer version of the OS
Help thanks
Jamesdbritt said:
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
Phone doesn't connect to moblie data .
Xposed installer not working
SuperSU binary not installed?
I just need my phone back to normal I'll figure out this SU and root thing later. Factory reset doesn't do anything. Screen says I'm running a developer version of the OS
Help thanks
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did you make a backup of your stock rom or the rom you had before you flashed the one you are currently having problems with?
nty123 said:
did you make a backup of your stock rom or the rom you had before you flashed the one you are currently having problems with?
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I was not the one that flashed the rom. I bought the phone three days ago and it was already like this.
Jamesdbritt said:
I was not the one that flashed the rom. I bought the phone three days ago and it was already like this.
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can you boot into recovery? either twrp or cwm
some updates.. I've been working on it.
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
???Phone doesn't connect to moblie data ???
Installed HTC Sync Manager to PC
on Device
Went into boot menu and went to recovery TWRP reinstalled SuperSU and Xposed installer
what is a ROM ? what do I do with the SDK bundle?
Jamesdbritt said:
some updates.. I've been working on it.
Android 4.2.2
HTC Sense 5.5
Software number NuSenseONE-KitKat-m7vzw_RD.1.0_4.19.631.9
HTC ASK ALI level 5.68
Kernel Version 3.4.10-NUM3rn3l- kk-S55
???Phone doesn't connect to moblie data ???
Installed HTC Sync Manager to PC
on Device
Went into boot menu and went to recovery TWRP reinstalled SuperSU and Xposed installer
what is a ROM ? what do I do with the SDK bundle?
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a rom is a modified software of android from a developer that you can install on your phone through a recovery, it's good that you can boot into recovery but, I'm not completely sure what's going on, the rom that is currently on your device could have a problem and not able to connect to mobile data. you could download a different rom and flash it onto your phone and see if that fixes it, there are plenty of amazing ones to choose from on this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development even though you have the mobile data problem on your current rom i would still make a backup of your current rom to go back to incase anything happens when (if) you flash a different one
nty123 said:
a rom is a modified software of android from a developer that you can install on your phone through a recovery, it's good that you can boot into recovery but, I'm not completely sure what's going on, the rom that is currently on your device could have a problem and not able to connect to mobile data. you could download a different rom and flash it onto your phone and see if that fixes it, there are plenty of amazing ones to choose from on this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development even though you have the mobile data problem on your current rom i would still make a backup of your current rom to go back to incase anything happens when (if) you flash a different one
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I am not sure how to flash roms is there a guide?
Jamesdbritt said:
I am not sure how to flash roms is there a guide?
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there are many videos online but its pretty easy, find a rom and gapps (if its included with the rom) then download those two to your sd card( make sure they are in .zip format) once downloaded boot into twrp and choose the backup icon and swipe to backup. when that's done you will press the wipe icon and perform a factory reset(you lose all data so make sure you have contacts synced to google) when its done wiping your data go back and install zip and locate the downloaded rom and choose that then if you downloaded the gapps(google apps) choose add more zips near the bottom and find that .zip. when you have everything you will then swipe to flash. when its done tap reboot and it will load your new rom.
nty123 said:
there are many videos online but its pretty easy, find a rom and gapps (if its included with the rom) then download those two to your sd card( make sure they are in .zip format) once downloaded boot into twrp and choose the backup icon and swipe to backup. when that's done you will press the wipe icon and perform a factory reset(you lose all data so make sure you have contacts synced to google) when its done wiping your data go back and install zip and locate the downloaded rom and choose that then if you downloaded the gapps(google apps) choose add more zips near the bottom and find that .zip. when you have everything you will then swipe to flash. when its done tap reboot and it will load your new rom.
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ok I am going to try ViperOne 5.0.0 | 4.19.401.8
ok so why backup the settings if they aren't working now?
Jamesdbritt said:
ok I am going to try ViperOne 5.0.0 | 4.19.401.8
ok so why backup the settings if they aren't working now?
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Maybe this will save you some time.
Maybe not....
Did you put a working active Sim card of your own into the phone?
That ROM that's on the phone currently, works just fine for verizon cell and data services.
You're welcome to change the ROM to whatever one you want.
Just trying to help you find the actual root of your problem.
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Sounds like you're new to the world of modding which is perfectly fine because we all had to start somewhere. You want to familiarize yourself with the basics before you get too far over your head though. Here's a basic terminology guide that will help you right now: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/05/the-dummys-guide-to-android-rooting-everything-you-need-to-know/
I don't know what the person before you did, but as santod has explained NuSense has perfectly working data. I'm using it now and have never had issue. It's my personal favorite rom, but there are many out there right now you should be trying out for yourself and forming your own conclusions. Almost everyone will have a different opinion on the "best rom" which is why it's a question you'll see avoided around here. Personally, I would start on a "stock" rom like the one offered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485319. That thread also includes very important instructions on how to update your firmware (for better radio performance among other things). Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions before doing something you're not sure of.
No operating system
accidently wiped everything clean the PC cannot recognize the device says I need a driver. I still have twrp but the backup was wiped on accident what do I do to fix it?
I think you'll have to push a rom from your computer to the phone using ADB and then flash it in recovery. I've never had to do that so hopefully someone can chime in with more details.
You need the adb debugging tools installed on your computer. Plus HTC drivers. Once you have those installed, you can try flashing a RUU. Here's 4.2.2 RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/2013/11/verizon-ruu-zip-1-10-605-10-posted/ . This tells you how to setup adb http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ . To flash the RUU, place the RUU in the same folder as your adb tools, and rename it RUU.zip. In the command prompt type, fastboot oem rebootRUU , then hit enter. Then type, fastboot flash zip RUU.zip ,then hit enter. Afterit finishes you'll have to type fastboot flash zip RUU.zip one more time . Then after about ten minutes it will finish and you'll type fastboot reboot-hboot. Then restart phone.
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You need the adb debugging tools installed on your computer. Plus HTC drivers. Once you have those installed, you can try flashing a RUU. Here's 4.2.2 RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/2013/11/verizon-ruu-zip-1-10-605-10-posted/ . This tells you how to setup adb http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/ . To flash the RUU, place the RUU in the same folder as your adb tools, and rename it RUU.zip. In the command prompt type, fastboot oem rebootRUU , then hit enter. Then type, fastboot flash zip RUU.zip ,then hit enter. Afterit finishes you'll have to type fastboot flash zip RUU.zip one more time . Then after about ten minutes it will finish and you'll type fastboot reboot-hboot. Then restart phone.
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the howtogeek site will not come up it crashes IE everytime
the more I read , everything says I need HTC windows seven drivers where can I get them I can not find a reliable source
Read there are plenty of things on the net that will help you with your problems.
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http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/ADB/
bigjohn6582 said:
Read there are plenty of things on the net that will help you with your problems.
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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this did not help at all
cmlusco said:
http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/ADB/
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Great link but does not at all address the question. this thread can be closed problem was solved by @clsA @alray and @nkk71
i try to root me z1 compact (i have unlocked the bootloader) but i forget to save th superuser zip into sd card....i wwant in fastboot mode and i didn t innstall the zip.........and now i am stuck on fastboot mode...and i haven t do backup..what can i do ?plz help
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.
how?
mkhairym said:
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.[/QUOTE
man i copy the supersu in the sd card but when i choose zip i press update superSU and it writes ......done
and when i prees reboot system now it gets me into recovery mode again
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thanos kary said:
mkhairym said:
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.[/QUOTE
man i copy the supersu in the sd card but when i choose zip i press update superSU and it writes ......done
and when i prees reboot system now it gets me into recovery mode again
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well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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listen
darkmystel said:
thanos kary said:
well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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listen ...i haven t done buckup and i haven t flash my rom......my phone can get in to the recovery mode ONLY....can i get out from the recovery mode ?:crying:
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Well if you have access to your recovery you should be able to mount your SD card there and then connect it to your PC. From there you can transfer a zip file to your phone and flash it.
I don't see anything mentioned about which custom recovery he flashed.
Could this be a stock recovery that he is in? (that may not allow mounting etc.)
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I don't see anything mentioned about which custom recovery he flashed.
Could this be a stock recovery that he is in? (that may not allow mounting etc.)[/QUOTE
i have done this....... and then what? i have 4.4.4 android
This is a CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.6 Touch Recovery for Xperia Z1 Compact!
Credits and special thanks to Koush and everyone else involved in Cyanogenmod project!
[ info ]
This Recovery is built from CWM 6.0.4.6 sources!
I dont have this device with me and I dont intend to buy one... my friend wanted root on his phone so I created this to help him out...
all the testing was done remotely on users devices...
[ PROOF ]
[ credits / special thanks ]
Koush - for the brilliant work & coding on CWM recovery
CyanogenMod and FreeXperia Team (especially jerpelea) for too many things *
special thanks to @swedan for helping out with testing and risking his devices for the sake of development!!! and NO, his phone was NOT damaged during testing
ME for creating this for u guys!
[ Requirements ]
Bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
STOCK ROM FW:
4.4.2
14.3.A.0.757 - v04
14.3.A.0.681 - v03
4.3
14.2.A.1.142 - v02
14.2.A.1.114 - v01
or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE
[ features ]
standard CWM recovery 6.0.4.6 - TOUCH RECOVERY!
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
adb debugging is enabled by default in OS
TIP: if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do this
[ WARNING ]
for flashing this kernel you WILL NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER! Check this thread for more info (same steps as Xperia Z1 are used for Xperia Z1 Compact)
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WITHOUT TA BACKUP WILL LEAD TO IRREVERSIBLE LOSS OF DRM KEYS!!!
AND YES CAMERA STILL WORKS AFTER UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER!!!
[ known issues ]
adb is not working in recovery (can be fixed later)
[ how to flash this kernel ] (via fastboot)
download the kernel image
save the boot.img to the folder containing fastboot binary
flash the boot.img using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
the device should now start booting
enjoy!
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darkmystel said:
thanos kary said:
well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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yes i get into recovery and then what i must do?
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thanos kary said:
darkmystel said:
yes i get into recovery and then what i must do?
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I think a little more studying should have been done before flashing things. Now that we know you can get into CWM Recovery, you can flash a custom ROM. Note that doing so will involve wiping your data/cache/system - so whatever apps you were using on your phone will be gone (along with the data for each app, like your preferences etc.)
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash pretty much any ROM you like because the unlocked bootloader allows custom kernels to be flashed.
As an example, you can flash SlimKat. It is a custom ROM with a custom kernel. The page is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700456. You can find the download links in post #3. There will be a ZIP file for the ROM, and then optionally, another ZIP for the Google Apps (aka GAPPS), which would allow you to sign in to your Google account, use Play Store, etc. SlimKat offers 3 gapps (which I will link here because the GAPPS link on that thread seems to take me to a login page): They have mini, normal, and full. Take your pick..
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Once you've downloaded them, copy the Slimkat ZIP to your external SD card. Also copy the GAPPS zip that you chose (if you wanted that).
Put the external card back into the phone and power it up, and get back into recovery like you did earlier. In recovery, before flashing the zips, you should do your wipes (this is where it wipes your apps/data/system). But as a precaution, maybe go into "install zip from sdcard", navigate through your external card to make sure the ZIP files are available to you.
I think that most ROM install zips take care of these wipes for you, but it's a good habit to get into when flashing custom ROMs.
You're going to:
1) Wipe data/factory reset (this will wipe the data and cache)
2) Go into Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
3) Go into Mounts and Storage and format /system
Once that's done, you're going to go to "install zip from sdcard", choose your external card, and choose the SlimKat ZIP. That will flash the ROM and kernel. Once that's done, you're going to do one more flash - which is the GAPPS zip (if you decided that you wanted it).
Once that flash is done, you should be able to just reboot and the phone will start to boot into the new ROM. Note that on first boot, it will take some time - so you may be staring at the boot animation for a few minutes.
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LaZiODROID said:
thanos kary said:
I think a little more studying should have been done before flashing things. Now that we know you can get into CWM Recovery, you can flash a custom ROM. Note that doing so will involve wiping your data/cache/system - so whatever apps you were using on your phone will be gone (along with the data for each app, like your preferences etc.)
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash pretty much any ROM you like because the unlocked bootloader allows custom kernels to be flashed.
As an example, you can flash SlimKat. It is a custom ROM with a custom kernel. The page is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700456. You can find the download links in post #3. There will be a ZIP file for the ROM, and then optionally, another ZIP for the Google Apps (aka GAPPS), which would allow you to sign in to your Google account, use Play Store, etc. SlimKat offers 3 gapps (which I will link here because the GAPPS link on that thread seems to take me to a login page): They have mini, normal, and full. Take your pick..
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Once you've downloaded them, copy the Slimkat ZIP to your external SD card. Also copy the GAPPS zip that you chose (if you wanted that).
Put the external card back into the phone and power it up, and get back into recovery like you did earlier. In recovery, before flashing the zips, you should do your wipes (this is where it wipes your apps/data/system). But as a precaution, maybe go into "install zip from sdcard", navigate through your external card to make sure the ZIP files are available to you.
I think that most ROM install zips take care of these wipes for you, but it's a good habit to get into when flashing custom ROMs.
You're going to:
1) Wipe data/factory reset (this will wipe the data and cache)
2) Go into Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
3) Go into Mounts and Storage and format /system
Once that's done, you're going to go to "install zip from sdcard", choose your external card, and choose the SlimKat ZIP. That will flash the ROM and kernel. Once that's done, you're going to do one more flash - which is the GAPPS zip (if you decided that you wanted it).
Once that flash is done, you should be able to just reboot and the phone will start to boot into the new ROM. Note that on first boot, it will take some time - so you may be staring at the boot animation for a few minutes.
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man i haven t done root yet.....i have 4.4.4 android can you give instructios? and slimkat it is not support my z1 compact
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thanos kary said:
man i haven t done root yet.....i have 4.4.4 android can you give instructios? and slimkat it is not support my z1 compact
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When you say you want to root, it means that you want to root the current system that you are on. But from what you have described in this thread, you are currently having a problem with your phone, where it does not boot normally into the system/ROM. You boot straight into Clockworkmod Recovery, every time. Correct? If this is correct, then rooting your current ROM probably won't help your situation (because you are not able to boot normally into the system).
Slimkat is a ROM that has root access included. I believe that pretty much any custom rom has root included. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that slimkat does not support your Z1 compact. You should be able to flash Slimkat to your Z1 Compact. The link from my previous post points to the Slimkat thread, which is in the Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum, so it is made for Z1 Compact.
That said, you don't need to choose Slimkat - I provided that just as an example of a custom rom that has a custom kernel included. Look through the Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum for custom roms that use custom kernels. Most of those roms have the custom kernel included in their ZIP. Whichever custom rom you choose, make sure to READ the original post (and other posts if necessary) to get the information you need on how to install it, or to find out what files you will need for that ROM (as some roms have add-ons and stuff you may find interesting).
There are also ROMs that are stock-based. Those can be found in the Xperia Z1 Compact Android Development forum. These roms also have root included, and are built to run on the standard stock Sony kernel. Some of them may be based on a specific stock Sony kernel version, so pay attention to that.
If you want to start over, and flash a pure stock Sony ROM to your phone (also known as an FTF), you can do that at any time by downloading an appropriate FTF for your phone, and flashing it by loading the FTF with FlashTool. It will then ask you to put your phone into FlashMode (which is done by making sure the phone is OFF, then holding the VolDown button, and connecting the USB cable while still holding the VolDown button. Once the flash begins, you can let go of the VolDown button) But !! Please note that if you haven't used FlashTool before, you will need to install some drivers. They are included with FlashTool, in a folder called Drivers. You would choose the driver specific to your phone, plus the FlashMode driver, plus the Fastboot driver. If you are using Windows8, you will have to do some extra work to get those drivers to install correctly. It involves booting Win8 into a mode where Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled, then installing the drivers found in the drivers folder of FlashTool. You can easily find out how to do that by searching online.
Hope this helps... don't make any risky flashing moves if you aren't certain about them - just keep reading and searching and you will eventually find the answers you need.
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LaZiODROID said:
When you say you want to root, it means that you want to root the current system that you are on. But from what you have described in this thread, you are currently having a problem with your phone, where it does not boot normally into the system/ROM. You boot straight into Clockworkmod Recovery, every time. Correct? If this is correct, then rooting your current ROM probably won't help your situation (because you are not able to boot normally into the system).
Slimkat is a ROM that has root access included. I believe that pretty much any custom rom has root included. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that slimkat does not support your Z1 compact. You should be able to flash Slimkat to your Z1 Compact. The link from my previous post points to the Slimkat thread, which is in the Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum, so it is made for Z1 Compact.
That said, you don't need to choose Slimkat - I provided that just as an example of a custom rom that has a custom kernel included. Look through the Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum for custom roms that use custom kernels. Most of those roms have the custom kernel included in their ZIP. Whichever custom rom you choose, make sure to READ the original post (and other posts if necessary) to get the information you need on how to install it, or to find out what files you will need for that ROM (as some roms have add-ons and stuff you may find interesting).
There are also ROMs that are stock-based. Those can be found in the Xperia Z1 Compact Android Development forum. These roms also have root included, and are built to run on the standard stock Sony kernel. Some of them may be based on a specific stock Sony kernel version, so pay attention to that.
If you want to start over, and flash a pure stock Sony ROM to your phone (also known as an FTF), you can do that at any time by downloading an appropriate FTF for your phone, and flashing it by loading the FTF with FlashTool. It will then ask you to put your phone into FlashMode (which is done by making sure the phone is OFF, then holding the VolDown button, and connecting the USB cable while still holding the VolDown button. Once the flash begins, you can let go of the VolDown button) But !! Please note that if you haven't used FlashTool before, you will need to install some drivers. They are included with FlashTool, in a folder called Drivers. You would choose the driver specific to your phone, plus the FlashMode driver, plus the Fastboot driver. If you are using Windows8, you will have to do some extra work to get those drivers to install correctly. It involves booting Win8 into a mode where Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled, then installing the drivers found in the drivers folder of FlashTool. You can easily find out how to do that by searching online.
Hope this helps... don't make any risky flashing moves if you aren't certain about them - just keep reading and searching and you will eventually find the answers you need.
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ooooohhh man i love you ,....it works with slimkat....thank you ...thank you...but i don t like this rom ..tell me if you know......how to get back to the officil from sony?
and if you can give a guide to root 4.4 android z1c
thanos kary said:
ooooohhh man i love you ,....it works with slimkat....thank you ...thank you...but i don t like this rom ..tell me if you know......how to get back to the officil from sony?
and if you can give a guide to root 4.4 android z1c
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You could try to flash Kitslim (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743177)
It is a slightly optimized rom based on the original Sony stock rom.
I use it and ist awesome. You have the stock feeling with this.
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Schlengge said:
You could try to flash Kitslim (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743177)
It is a slightly optimized rom based on the original Sony stock rom.
I use it and ist awesome. You have the stock feeling with this.
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i will flash this rom...but first i want to go in official rom and then i will root the rom
how to root?
thanos kary said:
i will flash this rom...but first i want to go in official rom and then i will root the rom
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can anyone tell me how to root....i can not root with easy towel root
Hi,
Up until this time yesterday I thought I was relatively tech savy... Unfortunately the last 24 hours have proved otherwise!
I received the notification from Sony PC Companion to update to Lollipop, and without thinking about backing up 4 months worth of pictures / videos of my baby son, went ahead...
Unfortunately the update failed, and I was left with a phone in bootloop mode... and the only solution I found was to use Sony PC Companion to 'repair' it (which installed Lollipop), unaware that this would wipe the internal memory including all of said baby photos / videos. I haven't dared tell my wife yet, and have been up all night trying to find a way to recover the data....
Totally unfamiliar with the concept of bootloaders, rooting, etc... I investigated some recovery software options, assuming they would work in the same way as normal hard drives. It would appear that is the case, but in order to access the internal memory I've opened up (ie. confused) my brain with the more technical side of the Android OS. I've tried and failed to root the phone, as that seems to be the fundamental requirement of the various data recovery programs.
Enough of the summary, here are a few basic questions...
1. Can I root the Z1C in its current state? It's running Lollipop, bootloader unlocked (as far as I'm aware), USB debugging mode enabled, etc... If so, and I understand this is a basic question for this forum, but can someone please explain how? I've tried numerous tutorials and am totally lost...
2. If I can't root the phone as is, am I right to assume I need to downgrade the OS to KitKat or similar? Again, can someone please explain, step by step what is required...
3. Is there a simpler way to recover the internal data, or am I at least in the right ball park?
I really appreciate any help you guys can offer...
Thanks,
Tim
You can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...-5-0-242-r3d-customized-ru-1279-3901-t3081309 , others have succeeded, i for some reason didn´t. But yes, go back to .107, root and then install pre-rooted Lollipop.
1. Can I root the Z1C in its current state? It's running Lollipop, bootloader unlocked (as far as I'm aware), USB debugging mode enabled, etc... If so, and I understand this is a basic question for this forum, but can someone please explain how? I've tried numerous tutorials and am totally lost...
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With unlocked bootloader u can always root any rom. Just install your favourite Stock ROM. I recommend a FTF File that you can flash with flashtool.
Then flash the FTF / ROM and after that, the Kernel with CWM Recovery like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620794
--> Working Kernel for KitKat 4.44 also for Lollipop 5.02:
Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v04 (FW:14.3.A.0.757}
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Now download the latest SuperSU ZIP form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and copy that to your SD card.
Finally restart your phone, press vol down when LED appears at bootup and flash SuperSu ZIP. --> now you are rooted.
You can also flash the latest dual recovery ZIP, if you want to return to original Stock Kernel:
To get the original Kernel of your Stock ROM back, use flashtool, select again the FTF file and uncheck all "Wipe settings" and also exclude all "flash settings" except the "KERNEL". Flash it and you are done.
3. Is there a simpler way to recover the internal data, or am I at least in the right ball park?
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Be aware of installing anything on your internal storage.
You can try to recover your files using this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defianttech.diskdigger&hl=de
nataS555 said:
You can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...-5-0-242-r3d-customized-ru-1279-3901-t3081309 , others have succeeded, i for some reason didn´t. But yes, go back to .107, root and then install pre-rooted Lollipop.
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Thanks for the advice and link. To be honest, even the instructions on that thread are beyond me at the moment... I know it's very basic for you guys, but can you please explain these steps in more detail:
- wipe system, data, cache, davik (all)
- flash this zip
What are the different FTF options listed below the main instructions? Firmware, Kernel Only and Without System?
Thanks,
Tim
aikon96 said:
With unlocked bootloader u can always root any rom. Just install your favourite Stock ROM. I recommend a FTF File that you can flash with flashtool.
Then flash the FTF / ROM and after that, the Kernel with CWM Recovery like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620794
--> Working Kernel for KitKat 4.44 also for Lollipop 5.02:
Now download the latest SuperSU ZIP form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and copy that to your SD card.
Finally restart your phone, press vol down when LED appears at bootup and flash SuperSu ZIP. --> now you are rooted.
You can also flash the latest dual recovery ZIP, if you want to return to original Stock Kernel:
To get the original Kernel of your Stock ROM back, use flashtool, select again the FTF file and uncheck all "Wipe settings" and also exclude all "flash settings" except the "KERNEL". Flash it and you are done.
Be aware of installing anything on your internal storage.
You can try to recover your files using this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.defianttech.diskdigger&hl=de
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Thanks for breaking it down for me! Really appreciate the time and effort. Will give this a whirl after work today.
Tim
Hello everyone.
I am newbie here.
I own t-mobiles lg g3 and updraded to marshmallow as the ota updates became available. But due to certain reasons, i wanted to install custom rom. The primary hurdle was rooting the device. Through trial and error method i have now successfully installed the fulmics 5.3.
I want to share my experience in this regard.
Device : d851 ( t-mobile lg g3)
Software veesion : 6.0 official marshmallow.
Root :-
Through mobile's browser, google for kingsroot. Download and install. ( donot reboot as this is temporary root, one the cell is rebooted the device will regain its previous status).
download twrp.image for d851 and save in sd card.
Now download flashify from play store and open the app. It will give three options. Select the first option ( browse image file or some thing like this) and select the twrp file you have recently downloaded. The flash will b completed in few seconds.
Congratulations, you have installed twrp.
Download a copy of custom rom ( fulmics 5.1 recommended) and save in sd card.
Now reboot the device in recovery mood ( either by turning off the cell, and then pressing simultaneously volume down+ power button, as the lg logo appears, release the power key and again press it. You will see two options, select the YES twice.
In recovery mode, first select wipe, advance wipe, system and then slide to wipe. Once done, go back and install the custom rom. After the successful installation, dont select the reboot option. Instead go back and again select wipe, factory reset.
congratulations, rom has been installed.
But you will observe sim card is not read by device. This is because cell was not properly rooted. To tackle this problem, download the modem file for D851 and flash it.
Enjoy the new custom rom.
Thanx.
Sorry for poor presentation and, offcourse, my weak english.
Man! Thanks for this! I have been looking everywhere for a way to do this and you are all the help I needed! Thank you!!!
If i may ask you, where can we get the modem and which one do you recommend? I have tried this and always i get the imei, baseband and number unknown
Enviado desde mi LG-D851 mediante Tapatalk
imrock666 said:
If i may ask you, where can we get the modem and which one do you recommend? I have tried this and always i get the imei, baseband and number unknown
Enviado desde mi LG-D851 mediante Tapatalk
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downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G3/D851/stock_partitions/30D/LG-D85130D-Flashable.Modem.zip
Sure could have saved a lot of time if I had found this first.
I did install TWRP using a kingroot temporary root, got lost in a boot loop installing Fulmics 5.1 lost my data connection and imei information and finally downgraded back to stock Marshmallow feeling blessed to have restored my data connection. Had just finished transferring the flashable modem zip over to the SD card with an idea that I would try to move the mountain once more when I stumbled across your post which is priceless with the wealth of solutions to the problems I've had to overcome with the install. Flashify was the route to go. Lost TWRP on last flash and was just about to go through my torturous route of installing Fulmics 5.1 from scratch (root/adb/twrp/rom/bootable modem/etc.. Instead in the time it took to sign up so I could thank you for the easiest directions to this LG G3 D851 nightmare, I'm up an running on Fulmics 5.1 with full data connection. Your method eliminated a lot of the problems introduced by going the other route. Also you highlighted the main things. The factory reset is crucial and with the tricky temp root of Kingroot, it's easy to get stuck. Same with SuperSU flash/WRP and the modem flash. This should be a sticky on most sites related to LG G3 because it is the simplest way to go.
Jesus christ! Is this the only way to root my t-mobile D851? Seems like this is a dangerous way to live! Lol. But Really...
thank you, i will try it could you please give me fulmatic 5.3 room link for (d851)
Thanks for sharing
I am a newbie and do not have much experience with rooting or installing flash. But I followed your instruction and installed the fulmics.. I am struggling to flash the modem file. Can you please provide step by step instruction to do that pls. I am using flashify app
But you will observe sim card is not read by device. This is because cell was not properly rooted. To tackle this problem, download the modem file for D851 and flash it.
I am no expert either, but I believe you need to flash it in TWRP. Boot in to TWRP recovery and flash the modem zip. TWRP recovery-> Install-> modem zip-> reboot when finished
KingoRoot just seems shady to me, I wouldn't touch it personally. Here's what I did (just yesterday), from Stock MM Unrooted:
Downgrade back to original factory stock image: http://www.androidexplained.com/downgrade-lg-g3/
Root (used PurpleDrake "manual" method as auto script didn't work): http://lgg3root.com/lg-g3-root/how-to-root-lg-g3/
Once rooted, install SuperSU & TWRP Manager from Play Store
From TWRP Manager install latest version of TWRP
Boot into TRWP and do a factory reset/clear cache; flash ROM (Blisspop for me, but same general steps should apply for any ROM) and Gapps from TWRP; factory reset/clear cache again for good measure
Edit: Data works with 20B modem.
How to prevent apps from being unistalled in stock rom? In other roms u can lock the package installer .
In stock simply u just hold and drag the app to unistall button . installation of an app can be locked but unistallation cant be locked . is there anyone to solve the issue . sorry for bad english
i flashed another kernel and it is not that good... is it possible to find the kernel and just flash it ? without reflashing the rom?
KingRoot is not working for me, says Root Failed, somebody know why? What can i do?
Shady282 said:
i flashed another kernel and it is not that good... is it possible to find the kernel and just flash it ? without reflashing the rom?
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You should be able to get the stock kernel back by "dirty flashing":
-boot into recovery (twrp)
-flash ROM *without* wiping anything.
Not to lecture, but this can all be prevented by following this simply advice:
-ALWAYS take a backup before flashing anything/customizing this or that.
-ALWAYS double and triple check that the ROM/Kernel/Whatever you're flashing is for your SPECIFIC MODEL and CARRIER.
Happy modding
Semi Fahid said:
Hello everyone.
I am newbie here.
I own t-mobiles lg g3 and updraded to marshmallow as the ota updates became available. But due to certain reasons, i wanted to install custom rom. The primary hurdle was rooting the device. Through trial and error method i have now successfully installed the fulmics 5.3.
I want to share my experience in this regard.
Device : d851 ( t-mobile lg g3)
Software veesion : 6.0 official marshmallow.
Root :-
Through mobile's browser, google for kingsroot. Download and install. ( donot reboot as this is temporary root, one the cell is rebooted the device will regain its previous status).
download twrp.image for d851 and save in sd card.
Now download flashify from play store and open the app. It will give three options. Select the first option ( browse image file or some thing like this) and select the twrp file you have recently downloaded. The flash will b completed in few seconds.
Congratulations, you have installed twrp.
Download a copy of custom rom ( fulmics 5.1 recommended) and save in sd card.
Now reboot the device in recovery mood ( either by turning off the cell, and then pressing simultaneously volume down+ power button, as the lg logo appears, release the power key and again press it. You will see two options, select the YES twice.
In recovery mode, first select wipe, advance wipe, system and then slide to wipe. Once done, go back and install the custom rom. After the successful installation, dont select the reboot option. Instead go back and again select wipe, factory reset.
congratulations, rom has been installed.
But you will observe sim card is not read by device. This is because cell was not properly rooted. To tackle this problem, download the modem file for D851 and flash it.
Enjoy the new custom rom.
Thanx.
Sorry for poor presentation and, offcourse, my weak english.
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I did this but got stuck on the LG logo boot screen. What am I doing wrong?