You saved my A$$. I jacked up my wife's g2x trying to update to the new stock rom. These instruction pulled me out of the hellfire after 3 days of torture lol!
New firmware, V21Y for G2X showing in LGMobile Support Tool
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You saved my A$$. I jacked up my wife's g2x trying to update to the new stock rom. These instruction pulled me out of the hellfire after 3 days of torture lol!
What's everyone getting for battery life? I'm at 1 day 8 hours with 58% with the 3500mah and with stock battery I get about 1 day 5 hours fully depleted. ( medium usage)
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Got this working on my Wife's G2x no problems. Using Windows 7 and everything worked fine. Updated from Cincinnati Bell ROM to this one which is T-Mobile but everything works just fine since they both use the same towers and radios. Again great job all!!
I get about the same on the stock battery. Today, my battery died after 1 day, 6 1/2 hours.
None so far... they should have released g2x with this firmware..it would have been a big hit.
Not only have I not had a single screen freeze or reboot. I'm getting about 20+ hours on battery
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA
Yep! I've had two random reboots. Both times my phone was sitting on a table, idle, and then it lit up, which caught my eye, and it fully rebooted. This is over the period of 5 days. So, twice in 5 days I've had a random reboot.
Yes, it would have been but LG shouldn't have released this phone with screen bleed, problems with overheating, bad batteries, lack of Android updates, limiting 3G bands to the AWS 3G band even though it could have been enabled to use all of them (like the Blackberry Bold 9700 and other phones which are), no FM radio even though it could have had it, no independent use of the two processing cores, flaky updating utility software, not committing to providing ICS, providing the V21Y_00 update then denying it existed then removing it, etc., etc., etc...
agreed... but starting with this firmware might have resulted in selling more phones and provide a reason to pay more attention to it.
anyway its all done now.. lets hope for the best(ICS)Good news everyone:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2362
Software update: T-Mobile G2x
VERSION 5
Created on: Aug 11, 2011 1:24 PM by t-mobile - Last Modified: Apr 23, 2012 7:50 AM by tmo_erica
Understanding the Update
As of April 23, T-Mobile and LG have started the Over-The-Air (OTA) update for the G2x to P999-V21y. The OTA software will be available until May 14. The update to P999-V21e for the G2x will be available on LG's website until May 7. The software P999-V10y will be available on LG's website starting May 14.
You can update in two ways:
Over the air (OTA) update: T-Mobile will push the update to your device sometime between 4/23 and 5/14. We cannot expedite how soon we send the OTA to individuals.
Manual update: If you do not want to wait for the OTA, you can update through LG's website beginning 5/14. See the steps for Manual update from LG below.
Software versions
See also: Check your software version.
Android version 2.3/ Software version P999-V21y
Version
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V21y
Over-The-Air Update(30.5 MB) and Manual update via LG website
Approved 4/23/12
Improvements:
Random reboot/power off fixed
Device stability improvements
Wi-Fi Calling improvements
Boot up fixes
Prerequisites
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V21e update
Desktop or laptop PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
1GHz or higher Pentium-compatible processor
At least 256 MB of RAM (memory)
Administration rights on the PC for software installation
High-speed Internet connection
An available USB port
All firewall and antivirus programs should be disabled
Android version 2.3/ Software version P999-V21e
Version
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V21e
Over-The-Air Update
Approved 12/5/11
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V10f
Version
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V10f
Over-The-Air Update
Approved 8/10/11
New features:
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) software information
Android version 2.2 / Software version P999-V10e
Version
Android version 2.2 / Software version P999-V10e
Over-The-Air Update
Approved 4/20/11
Prerequisites
Original Software
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2362
Software update: T-Mobile G2x
VERSION 5
Created on: Aug 11, 2011 1:24 PM by t-mobile - Last Modified: Apr 23, 2012 7:50 AM by tmo_erica
Understanding the Update
As of April 23, T-Mobile and LG have started the Over-The-Air (OTA) update for the G2x to P999-V21y. The OTA software will be available until May 14. The update to P999-V21e for the G2x will be available on LG's website until May 7. The software P999-V10y will be available on LG's website starting May 14.
You can update in two ways:
Over the air (OTA) update: T-Mobile will push the update to your device sometime between 4/23 and 5/14. We cannot expedite how soon we send the OTA to individuals.
Manual update: If you do not want to wait for the OTA, you can update through LG's website beginning 5/14. See the steps for Manual update from LG below.
Software versions
See also: Check your software version.
Android version 2.3/ Software version P999-V21y
Version
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V21y
Over-The-Air Update(30.5 MB) and Manual update via LG website
Approved 4/23/12
Improvements:
Random reboot/power off fixed
Device stability improvements
Wi-Fi Calling improvements
Boot up fixes
Prerequisites
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V21e update
Desktop or laptop PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
1GHz or higher Pentium-compatible processor
At least 256 MB of RAM (memory)
Administration rights on the PC for software installation
High-speed Internet connection
An available USB port
All firewall and antivirus programs should be disabled
Android version 2.3/ Software version P999-V21e
Version
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V21e
Over-The-Air Update
Approved 12/5/11
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V10f
Version
Android version 2.3 / Software version P999-V10f
Over-The-Air Update
Approved 8/10/11
New features:
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) software information
Android version 2.2 / Software version P999-V10e
Version
Android version 2.2 / Software version P999-V10e
Over-The-Air Update
Approved 4/20/11
Prerequisites
Original Software
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Wow. If T-Mobile is going to start pushing this update OTA, hopefully ROM developers can figure out how to get the new baseband working soon.
T-Mobile and LG officially providing the V21Y update is good news. How about ICS T-Mobile and LG?
..As of this moment, G2x developer/themer kwes1020 has a copy of my nandroid and hopes to have us a deodexed and rooted version in a day or so. A big thanks to kwes1020 for this!
w00t
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Someone who has kwes' rooted rom (not the LG update tool one).. could you please do a simple test? Get Touch Key Lights app, see if you can turn down the lights. I can't.. but it worked on the LG Update tool version. Can't figure this out..
Screen Response
I’ve seen this referred to once, but is anyone having an issue of the screen not responding to touch actions until you hit one of the soft keys (menu, home, back, search) it’s kind of annoying but was just wondering if you " the vast knowledge that is XDA" has any insight.
I’ve seen this referred to once, but is anyone having an issue of the screen not responding to touch actions until you hit one of the soft keys (menu, home, back, search) it’s kind of annoying but was just wondering if you " the vast knowledge that is XDA" has any insight.
You need to wait for Key lime pie to make an entrance then they would update it to ICS. no worries ^_^
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Been working fine for me since the day kwes1020 posted his ROM. I'm using this app. http://goo.gl/W789W
can I downgrade back to 2.3.3? the only reason why im doing so is because with 2.3.4 the front facing camera is crappy. I want to go back to 2.3.3 with LG cam.
My phone shut off today. Didn't notice until I picked it up and it was shut down. Turned it back on and it booted fine with 100% battery (it had been on the charger.) I've run all kinds of ROMS, including stock, and this is the first time I've experienced reboots and shut downs. Bad battery maybe?
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I started up the LGMobile Support Tool and selected supported model. When I scrolled down, it shows new firmware, V21y, for the LGP999DW, LGP999DWDU, LGP999DWP but still shows V21e for the LGP999WA.
Update 4/20/2012
The V21Y_00 update (LG T-Mobile branded Android 2.3.4) is not available anymore through the LGMobile Support Tool and LG has removed the direct download link to the V21Y_00.kdz file. Instead, thanks to another member, overground, it is now available from http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
Get it while you can in case LG files a DMCA complaint against Mediafire.
overground
Today, 12:48 PM
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Yeah, seems LG has removed the update from their servers.
I've uploaded V21y here = http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
@CoreMemory: Feel free to put the link in the OP.
IMPORTANT!
A lot of peeps have had trouble installing the V21Y_00.kdz file. There are many variables which can cause installation failure which are due to "operator error" and/or computer idiosyncracies. This thread and others have information about various methods used to overcome update problems so, if at first you don't succeed, read the thread(s) and keep trying.
As well, this update will install a new baseband and an LG and T-Mobile branded Android 2.3.4 ROM. LG has made some serious changes to the baseband which prevents other ROMs, except for a modded version of the same Android 2.3.4 ROM or the newest versions of CM7 and some other ROMs (which you can find by searching for compatibility with V21Y/March baseband), from working with in-call audio which is the audio for using the phone as a phone - to make and receive phone calls and for the people on each side of the connection to hear each other. So, if you want to install modded ROMs, other than the a modded version of the V21Y Android 2.3.4 ROM installed by this update or one such as CM7 which is compatible (Weapon isn't), don't update. If you do install it you can revert back to V21e by downloading it and using whatever method you used to successfully install the V21y update.
Before you update to V21Y, save a CWM backup of your existing ROM which you can use to revert back to the installation you now have after you reinstall V21E (including the V21E baseband). You can't use CWM to reinstall V21E, you must use the KDZ updater with the V21E kdz file then use CWM to restore your previously installed V21E modded ROM and Kernel. Good Luck!
If you want to revert to V21E Android 2.3.3 and the compatible baseband, get the V21E kdz update file here: http://www.2shared.com/file/WVH0y09f/V21E_00.html
INSTRUCTIONS
There's usually no need to revert your phone back to a stock ROM. If you use the following method, you can install any G2X/P999 .kdz update file (V10f, V21e, V21y, etc.) over almost any ROM, including modded ones. If you want to eliminate a potential update problem, revert to a stock ROM first. If the update didn't work, and you bricked your phone, you need to revert back to a stock ROM which you can do by following the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1248644&highlight=unbrick+phone
I successfully used Windows Virtual PC in XP Mode to install the .kdz file but you may be able to install it in Windows XP and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit), as others have successfully done, by using LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix as follows:
First,
From the OP by adixtra at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236
1. download: LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix (OFFLINE INSTALLER DOWNLOAD)
2. download: KDZ_FW_UPD_EN (DOWNLOAD FLASHING PROGRAMS)
3. download: ROOT USING SuperOneClick
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY OF THE OTHER FILES THERE!
Alternative to downloading the #1 and #2 files listed above,
here's a link to instructions and files, by spyrosk, which includes almost everything (except for SuperOneClick and the .kdz update file) which installs and runs by using an included VB Script: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22189294&postcount=30
You will still need the .kdz file of your choice to use with it.
Second,
Download the V21Y_00.kdz upgrade/update file which, although LG has removed the V21Y_00.kdz file from their server, thanks to another member, overground, it is now available from http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
Third,
From the OP by Kairi_zeroblade at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
download CWM-Based Recovery 5.0.2.8
Fourth,
Carry out the steps in adixtra's OP at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236 with the V21y_00.kdz file you downloaded by selecting it from wherever you downloaded it to.
It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Fifth,
Afterwards, you will have to root it with SuperOneClick and install CWM if you want to use it for backing up, restoring, etc. (saving your butt) otherwise if you restore it will be the stock v21y installation.
XP MODE Instructions
If you don't succeed with Windows 7 or Windows XP (which it should have), it may work with XP Mode in Virtual PC. The LG Modem drivers have to be installed in Windows 7 first then, after you get XP Mode operating, carry out the steps again. After you connect the phone to the computer, you will have to attach the phone's USB port in XP Mode from the XP Mode USB menu. During the update process, the phone's USB port will detach, you'll hear an alert sound, and you must reattach the USB port again from the XP Mode USB menu. That will happen a few times until the process completes. Here's instructions from Microsoft about how to install and use Windows XP mode in Windows 7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7.
Also,
Have a look at Enyah's thread for information about how others have successfully updated to V21Y_00.kdz http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1610597
Have a look at Rafase282's post too, it repeats some content from my thread and others' but has some additional content http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26935107&postcount=35
I'm working on one. Still a ways to go but shouldn't be too much longer to get it stable.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium4Yeah, seems LG has removed the update from their servers.
I've uploaded V21y here = http://www.mediafire.com/?obr7717n1ebj2qa
@CoreMemory: Feel free to put the link in the OP.4
Thanks jboxer for the credits.
I use Windows Virtual PC in XP Mode to install the .kdz file but you may be able to install it in Windows 7 by using LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix as follows:
First,
From the OP by adixtra at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236
1. download: LG_KDZ_FW-Update_OfflineFix (OFFLINE INSTALLER DOWNLOAD)
2. download: KDZ_FW_UPD_EN (DOWNLOAD FLASHING PROGRAMS)
3. download: ROOT USING SuperOneClick
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY OF THE OTHER FILES THERE!
Second,
From the OP/first page of this thread, download V21y_00.kdz
Third,
From the OP by Kairi_zeroblade at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
download CWM-Based Recovery 5.0.2.8
Carry out the steps in adixtra's OP at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287236 with the V21y_00.kdz file you downloaded by selecting it from wherever you downloaded it to.
It takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Afterwards, you will have to root it with SuperOneClick and install CWM if you want to use it for backing up, restoring, etc. (saving your butt) otherwise if you restore it will be the stock v21y installation.3
i dont like this update. bought the phone yesterday with it already on, didnt know about the call sound being f''ed up. until i got a call today. now i have to go back to the stock rooted rom in this forum... i miss miui
This has already been CLEARLY covered many many times but I'll entertain you guys...
The new Baseband is perfectly fine. Really. There's NOTHING wrong with it.
What's WRONG is that it is NEW. Get it? NEW? .. That means developers haven't had time to implement compatibility for it into existing Roms.
Which means if you install CM7 or CM9 or even Tsugi or Weapon or ANY ROM THAT HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED TO USE THE NEW BASEBAND, then you are going to have problems. Simple. Clear. Covered lots of times.
Now, as far as a solution... there are instructions all over the forums which I won't link to since you can use search, to revert back to the July Baseband. Yes, that will even work on a brand new phone that come preloaded with the new Baseband.
Good luck!
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