[Guides & Tools] Modifying Your Phone

---

1. LG Flash Tool

 

This is the flashing tool that will let you install:

• Any .kdz firmware. Ex. V10C_00.kdz

KDZ Files Available:

• FROYO
   

  • V10C_00.kdz
  • V10D_00.kdz
  • V10E_00.kdz
  • V10K_00.kdz
• GINGERBREAD
   

  • V20A_00.kdz
  • V20B_00.kdz
  • V20C_00.kdz
  • V20E_00.kdz
  • V20F_00.kdz
  • V20P_00.kdz - Official AT&T Gingerbread
  • V21A_00.kdz
  • V21B_00.kdz
  • V21D_00.kdz
  • V21E_00.kdz

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 (If it is plugged in)
• 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:

• Boot into RECVOERY MODE
• Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
• Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates

Part 2: Wiping data in recovery

• 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

2. 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!

3. Booting into and Navigating Recovery Mode

 

Booting into Stock Android Recovery

• Boot into RECVOERY MODE
• Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
• Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates

Using Stock Android Recovery

• VOL + and VOL - is to move up and down
• Press the 3D button to select an option

Booting into ClockworkMod Recovery

 

• Boot into RECVOERY MODE
• Hold [VOL DOWN + 3D]
• Press the POWER button until the phone vibrates

Alternatively for ClockworkMod:

• Go to Settings
• Go to Privacy
• Choose Factory Reset
  It will boot into ClockworkMod.

Using ClockworkMod Recovery

 

• VOL + and VOL - is to move up and down
• Press the POWER button to select an option

4. Flashing CyanogenMod 10

 

Step 1. Revert to Complete Stock Gingerbread

 

• Use the "LG Flash Tool" in this post to do this. [I ADVISE USING V21E]
• Step 8 in the guide HAS to be done. Make sure you wipe data.

Step 2. Root Phone

 

• Use "Megatron Root" in the second post to do this.

Step 3. Install ClockworkMod

 

• Use "Recovery Manager" in the second post to do this.
• DO NOT USE TOUCH CLOCKWORKMOD.

Step 4. Download CM10 & GAPPS

 

• CM10: DOWNLOAD
• GAPPS: DOWNLOAD

Step 5. Boot Into CWM and Flash CM10+GAPPS

 

• Use the "Booting into and Navigating Recovery Mode" Guide if you do not know how to navigate ClockworkMod
• [COLOR]DO NOT REBOOT[/COLOR]

Step 6. Wipe Data & Reboot

 

• Wipe the data from CWM and reboot.

You should now be running CM10!

[TOOLS]

---

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

2. 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!

CM10 (In)Compatible Basebands

---

This is a list of what basebands are compatible with CM10. If it's not compatible, you will not get any cell reception.

CM10 Compatible Basebands

• V21D

CM10 Incompatible Basebands

• V20P
• V21E

Nice compilation.

Please include links to ROMs

20E - http://csmg.lgmobile.com/swdata/WEBS...00/V20E_00.kdz

20F - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata...00/V20F_00.kdz

20E has RTL support and 20F is the latest one available.

Originally Posted by omgomg

Nice compilation.

Please include links to ROMs

20E - http://csmg.lgmobile.com/swdata/WEBS...00/V20E_00.kdz

20F - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata...00/V20F_00.kdz

20E has RTL support and 20F is the latest one available.

Alrighty! I'll add them up.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9

This should be a sticky and updated regularly.
Great post

Really nice work - Lestat!!



Thanks a lot!!!!


Greetz Paki

Great for newbies..

Great job! But how can I extract the contents of the .kdz firmware file without actually installing it? (Please note that I'm not at all familiar to the LG-way of doing firmware.)

Originally Posted by E:V:A

Great job! But how can I extract the contents of the .kdz firmware file without actually installing it? (Please note that I'm not at all familiar to the LG-way of doing firmware.)

There's currently no point of extracting the contents because they are encrypted.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ CM9