1. Recovery Manager
This is a flashing tool that will let you install:
- Stock Recovery
- ClockworkMod Recovery
- Touch ClockworkMod Recovery
Requirement:
- You'll need to have the LG Thrill / Optimus 3D
- You'll need to be rooted.
- Superuser and SU have to be updated to the latest app and binary
- Update Superuser in the market
- Open Superuser app and go to the options
- Scroll to the bottom and click "Su binary"
DOWNLOAD LINK: Recovery Manager - 18 MB
How To Use:
- Extract the files with WinRar or 7zip
- Launch "Recovery Manager.bat"
- Make sure your phone is in "USB Debugging Mode" and is plugged in
- Choose your option
- Wait for the screen to refresh
- Boot into recovery to verify it was flashed successfully
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2. RETURNING TO STOCK
This will return you to (semi)stock
Requirement:
- You'll need to have the LG Thrill
- You'll need to be rooted.
- Superuser and SU have to be updated to the latest app and binary
- Update Superuser in the market
- Open Superuser app and go to the options
- Scroll to the bottom and click "Su binary"
- Have Recovery Manager download
DOWNLOAD LINK: Stock Thrill 4G : AT&T FroYo 2.2 - 362 MB
DOWNLOAD LINK: Stock Thrill 4G : AT&T FroYo 2.2 - 406 MB
How To Flash:
- Copy the "update-thrill-stock-rom-rooted.zip" to the sdcard
- Boot into ClockworkMod that was installed with Recovery Manager
- Select "install zip from sdcard"
- Select "choose zip from sdcard" if it is on the EXTERNAL sdcard
- Select "choose zip from internal sdcard" if it is on the INTERNAL sdcard
- Locate and select the "update-thrill-stock-rom-rooted.zip"
- Select "yes"
- Once it is installed, wipe data on the phone and reboot!
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3. LG Flash Tool
This is the flashing tool that will let you install:
- Any .kdz firmware. Ex. V10C_00.kdz
KDZ Files Available:
- FROYO
- GINGERBREAD
Requirements:
- You'll need to have the LG Thrill / Optimus 3D
- All your data backed up
- All LG Drivers Removed
DOWNLOAD LINK: LG Flash Package - 50 MB
How To Use:
Step 1
- Download the .kdz file you want to flash
- Extract the files with WinRar or 7zip
- Uninstall all LG drivers
- Restart computer
Step 2
- In the "Drivers" folder, install the "LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN36AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.6.exe" file
- In the "Software" folder, install the "B2CAppSetup.exe" file
- In the "SERVER" folder, launch the "shttp3.exe" file
- An error may or may not pop up. Just click OK
- Check the "I agree with this license, and I accept all items."
- Check the "Update entry in main menu."
- Check the "Add to startup."
- Make the password "admin"
- Click "Install"
- Launch the "Small HTTP server" from the Start Menu
- MINIMIZE the popup. If you close it, the server will quit.
- On the TaskBar, a new icon should appear. Right click the icon and go to "Settings"
- Select the "HTTP" tab and change the "Port" to "9002"
- Click "OK" in the top right corner
Step 3
- Navigate to "C:\shttps" on the hard drive
- Copy the contents of "WWW Folder" into the "C:\shttps\www" directory
- Navigate to "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc" on the hard drive
- Copy the "hosts" file in "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc" to the "ORIG" folder in the LG Flash Package
- Delete the "hosts" file from "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc"
- Copy the "hosts" file from the "MOD" folder in the LG Flash Package to "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc"
Step 4
- In the "FLASHING" folder, launch "Windows Enabler.exe"
- A new icon should appear on the TaskBar. Click the icon to turn it to the "ON" position
- In the "FLASHING" folder, install the "msxml.msi" file
Step 5
- Open Device Manager
- Windows XP - Right Click "My Computer", click the "Hardware" tab, and select "Device Manager"
- Windows Vista/7 - In the Start Menu search bar, type "Device Manager" and select it at the top
- Unplug your phone
- Take out the battery
Step 6
- Check Device Manager for the current active "COM Ports"
- Boot into DOWNLOAD MODE
- Plug the phone into the computer without the battery inserted
- Hold [VOL UP + POWER]
- Put the battery in and wait until it vibrates or for 3 seconds
- Check Device Manager for a NEW "COM Port"
- If there is not a new "COM Port", restart Step 5
Step 7
- Launch the "UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe" file
- Change the product type located under the LG Electronics logo to "3GQCT"
- Change the PhoneMode to "EMERGENCY"
- Navigate to your .kdz file in the "Select kdz file" box
- Click "Normal web upgrade test" at the bottom
- Click "Upgrade Start" on the pop up screen
- On the "Select Country & Language" box, click "Clear phone Software udpate Registry"
- Change "Country" to "Different Country"
- Change "Language" to your language
- Click OK
Your phone is now flashing. DO NOT TOUCH THE PHONE AT ALL. DO NOT UNPLUG THE PHONE.
Step 8 : Varies
If your phone boots properly, ignore this.
Part 1: Booting into recovery
If your phone does not boot and you are stuck in a boot loop:
Part 2: Wiping data in recovery
- Boot into RECVOERY MODE
- Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
- Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates
- Use VOL DOWN to navigate to "wipe data/factory reset"
- Press the "3D" to select it
- Use VOL DOWN to navigate to "Yes"
- Press the "3D" to select it
- Restart the phone
Step 9 : Optional
- Root using one of the three SuperOneClick versions in the LG Flash Package folder
- Install ClockworkMod or Touch ClockworkMod Recovery with Recovery Manager
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4. Megatron Root
This is a root tool by Dan Rosenberg that will let you root:
- V20x Firmware
- Any other Gingerbread Firmware that SuperOneClick can't root
Requirements:
- You'll need to have the LG Thrill / Optimus 3D
- LG P920 Drivers installed
DOWNLOAD LINK: Megatron Root - 1 MB
How To Use:
- Extract the files with WinRar or 7zip
- Make sure your phone is in "USB Debugging Mode" and is plugged in
- Launch "run.bat"
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Verify that root is enabled
ROOT DONE!
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5. Entering APNS
This example is for AT&T "4G" HSPA+ APNs
Getting To The APNs
- Go to the "Settings" app
- Select "Wireless & networks"
- Select "Mobile networks"
- Select "Access Point Names"
Setting Up The APNs
- Press the Menu button
- Select "New APN"
- Select "Name"
- Change it to "AT&T HSPA+"
- Select "Ok"
- Select "APN"
- Change it to "phone"
- Select "Ok"
- Select "MMSC"
- Change it to "http://mmsc.cingular.com"
- Select "Ok"
- Select "MMS Proxy"
- Change it to "wireless.cingular.com"
- Select "Ok"
- Select "MMS Port"
- Change it to "80"
- Select "Ok"
- Select "MCC"
- Change it to "310"
- Select "Ok"
- Select "MNC"
- Change it to "410"
- Select "Ok"
APNs SET!
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6. Booting into and Navigating Recovery Mode
Booting into Stock Android Recovery
Using Stock Android Recovery
- Boot into RECVOERY MODE
- Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
- Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates
- VOL + and VOL - is to move up and down
- Press the 3D button to select an option
Booting into ClockworkMod Recovery
Alternatively for ClockworkMod:
- Boot into RECVOERY MODE
- Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
- Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates
- Go to Settings
- Go to Privacy
- Choose Factory Reset
It will boot into ClockworkMod.
Using Stock Android Recovery
- VOL + and VOL - is to move up and down
- Press the POWER button to select an option
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