[ROM][4.1.2] LG Optimus LTE LU-6200 V187 Stock-Based SphinX V4.1 (Snake Team)

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AMACreative

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Original thread posted on LGViet.com & SphinX.vn.

For those who are first time using LG LU-6200 or even first time using an android phone, well let me tell you, you guys won't be disappointed by this device. Now this ROM is stock (OEM) based so most of the functions and UI (User Interface) are designed on LG style which is so far quite simple and usable just like TouchWizUI from Samsung. All the Korean bloat-ware (Carrier based apps) has been removed and a lot of other features ported from LG LTE2. LG Optimus G Pro & LG G2. Even a few basic features are ported from some AOSP (Android Open Source Project i.e., Cyanogenmod) ROMs. It still have a few bugs but it won't disturb your daily experience and devs are working to resolve these issues.

Some Vietnamese devs have worked really hard in making it and so far they have done a great job and let me tell you that you won't find a better stock based ROM for this device. A few things are demonstrated in screenshots (will be uploaded soon).

So if you're really a newbie to it then go to this GUIDE to first Root your device and install custom Recovery. Follow the instructions carefully and by the end you'll know how to install custom ROMs and do some other basic stuff. (Please scroll down to the end of the GUIDE and use the OLD METHOD).

If you have any problem then post your question on this Question & Answer thread. Well most likely what you're going to ask has already been asked so search around a little bit before posting a question or sending a PM to anyone & don't even try to create a thread just for stating the problem or asking a question. It will not be answered.

SphinX V4 (August 20, 2013):



[Lockscreen]

3 more lock-screen styles has been added:
  • Sony Xperia Z.
  • Glass Lock-screen (Samsung Android).
  • Puzzle Lockscreen (Samsung Bada).
[LG Settings]
  • Quite mode bugs are fixed although work is being done to fix and optimize it.
  • Call barring (Call blocking) feature has been added.
  • Vibration on call waiting feature has been added.
  • Beep on call waiting feature has been added.
  • Phone will vibrate on the end of the call.
  • Easy sound and Italic font in settings.
  • A pop-up window will appear for call notification if Camera is running.
  • Call noise cancellation feature has been activated.
  • Voice sound quality has been enhanced in noisy environments.
  • Fixed Call settings.
  • Fixed Network settings.
[SphinX Settings]
  • Status bar on all lock-screens has been added.
  • Volume-rocker-screen-unlock enable/disable option available.
  • Battery selection mode has been added.
  • Clock display mode has been added.
  • SDCard Scan toggle option has been added.
  • Quick Reboot option has been added.
[Easy Mode]
  • An easy mode feature has been added for Call-screen, home-screen, lock-screen, etc.
[LG Camera]
  • HDR & VR Panorama has been added in Camera.
  • Added Focus Modes: Auto, Manual & Face detection.
  • Shutter sound change/disable option.
[SystemUI]
  • QSlide File Manager has been added.
[Media Playback]
  • Long press volume keys to change tracks while playing.
[LG Message]
  • Pop-up float message notification from international ROM has been added.
  • Option to add screen brightness on message arrival has been added.
  • Option to select Float or Poster type has been added.
  • Threads will not be divided (broken).
  • Allow signatures to be added in the SMS and MMS messages.
  • Scheduled message option has been added.
  • Pop-up notification is even available on lock-screen.
  • Message counter has been added.
  • Signature option has been added.
  • MMS is working by default.
[MISC]
  • V4 ROM will be an international ROM so the services and framework for Korean networks will be disabled, albeit this way ROM will be smoother and better optimized. It's a really important to run on the global mode as developers have worked hard on it.
  • USSD fixed.
  • Call waiting fixed.
  • Settings.db & GServices.db has been patched so no more annoying pop-up will appear on sending large messages to huge group of people.
  • UpdateSPNDisplay has been fixed. Now the international ROM automatically display PLMN instead of SPN i.e., Mobifone will be displayed instead of VMS (Mobifone).
  • "GPRS not allowed in the area (7)" [kr_telephony_string.xml] fixed.
  • Number of contacts will be displayed in Contacts, Messages & during call.
  • Android.policy.jar fixed.
  • International 3G will be converted into H & H+.
  • System/Data memory swapped as default.
  • Browser has also been translated in Vietnamese language.
  • Whole new boot-screen & shut-down animations has been added.
  • GPS has been fixed.
[Ported from G2]
  • Kids Mode (Guest Mode).
  • LG Gallery.
  • LG Music.
  • LG Music Widget.
  • LG Calculator.
  • LG Flash Light Widget.
  • LG Voice Recorder.
  • Ringtones (Original ring tones are replaced).

SphinX V4.1 (August 23, 2013):



There are two V4.1 versions released. See notes for more details.

[Fixes & Updates]
  • Fixed "unavailable network" after flashing the ROM.
  • android.policy.jar patched (Optimize the code).
  • framework.jar patched.
  • Fix init.d on Defector Kernel (SWAP as default).
  • Fix ringtones ascending option.
  • Fix Volumes in Settings.
  • Add SIM Tool-kit.
  • Fixed "Volumes" unavailable in the settings.
  • Easy Flash Notification option fixed (Removes probably).
  • Some English strings in SphinX settings are fixed.
  • Baseband updated for better network quality.
  • Kernel & Firmware updated to V187.
  • Bugs fixed with all 3 lock-screens after choosing the Chinese language.
[Patched Apps]
  • LGPhone_JB.apk
  • LGSettings3_2.apk
  • UniMessagebin.apk
  • EasySettings.apk
  • SphinxSettings.apk
Download Links:



[SphinX V4 Odexed (V4 Defector Kernel) [.zip] (546.20MB)]
Please use the ROMs given below as this ROM is out-dated.

[SphinX Defector Edition V4.1 (V4 Defector Kernel) [.zip] (546MB)] [Odexed]
MD5 Checksum: 6C16-7515-422F-4BCF-BC53-1F3F-AD36-3910
Original (GDrive) Link
GDrive Mirror
FShare Mirror 1
FShare Mirror 2

[SphinX Pyramid Edition V4.1 (Stock Kernel) [.zip] (546MB)] [Odexed]
MD5 Checksum: 71F0-708E-88FB-13BC-2642-9B00-8C13-6BB0
Original (GDrive) Link
Baidu Mirror

[V167 Baseband For EDGE Network [.zip] (23MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG Safety Care [.apk] (3.2MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG QTranslate [.apk] (57MB) + Dictionary [.apk] (20.6MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG Home Themes [.apk] (56.2MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[VideoWiz Video Editing Tool [.apk] (14MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG G2 Flashlight Widget [.apk] (1MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG File Share [.apk] (4MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG Backup [.apk] (3.88MB) + System Backup Service [.apk] (0.20MB)]
Original (GDrive) Link

[LG G2 All 20 HD Wallpapers [.rar] (43.24MB)]
Original (MediaFire) Link
Screenshots:

<WILL BE UPLOADED SOON>

Notes:




Download the ROM of your choice from the links above, copy it to your SDCard root directory, boot into recovery, do 4wipe, flash the ROM, wipe cache and reboot. Note that you have to 4wipe even if you're updating from previous SphinX ROMs. System wipe is recommended.
[SphinX Defector Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013)]
SphinX Defector Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013) contains all the properties and functions from V4 (August 20, 2013) it's just with updates and fixes. If you don't get signal after flashing then try changing network settings to 2G and when it's fixed switch to whatever you like. This ROM is odexed.
[SphinX Pyramid Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013)]
SphinX Pyramid Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013) contains all the properties and functions from V4 (August 20, 2013) it's just with updates and fixes and it also contains Stock Kernel instead of Defector Kernel. If you don't get signal after flashing then try changing network settings to 2G and when it's fixed switch to whatever you like. This ROM is odexed.
[EDGE Network (E Network)]
To use the EDGE service you have to flash V167 Baseband so simply download the .zip from the links above and flash via recovery. No wipe is needed. Better do it right after flashing.
[LG Safety Care]
Keep your phone and data secured by installing LG safety care. Have a look at the Demo on Youtube.
Download is available in the links above. Simply install as a standard .apk.
[LG QTranslate\Dictionary]
LG QTranslate and corresponding dictionary isn't installed by default although their (.apk)s are available in the links above. Simply install as a standard .apk.
[LG Home Themes]
LG Home Themes are not included in the standard ROM package. If you want to install, simply download from the links above and install like any other .apk. Here's the list of those themes.
  • Biz
  • Cozywall
  • LTE
  • Marshmallow
  • Monster
[VideoWiz Video Editing Tool]
VideoWiz app has been removed from the standard ROM package. To install it simply download it from the links above and install as a standard .apk.
[LG G2 Flashlight Widget]
Flashlight widget from LG Optimus G2 is compatible with this ROM and can be installed as a standard .apk. Download is available in the links above.
[LG File Share]
LG File Share app used to share data through Wi-Fi has been removed from the standard ROM package. To install simply download it from the links above and install as a standard .apk.
[LG Backup]
LG Backup has been removed from the standard ROM package. To install simply download both files from the links above and install as a standard .apk.
[LG G2 All 20 HD Wallpapers]
All the wallpapers are available in a .rar package. Simply download from the links above and use as any other .JPEG wallpaper. Here are some previews.


[Functions to be updated in the next version]
  • In call screen (Slide to answer).
  • Screen saver.
  • Cover sensor.
  • G2 lock-screen.
  • Easy fix sound settings.
  • Black screen bug (while switching settings from easy to standard).
  • Transparent status bar.
  • Call auto answer.
  • Call auto retry.
  • Messages spam blocker.

Credits:

Snake Team & Hoangnova (For providing this astonishing ROM).
Ganster41 (For providing Optimus G Pro Camera).
AMACreative (For creating Boot-Screen Animation & Shut Down Animation).
Defector (For providing such a good Kernel).
 
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shez555

Senior Member
Jul 20, 2010
61
1
WOW these guys doing some massive stuff for LU6200. I am still using SphinX V3 which has been great so far to me.I would like to know yours reviews on this fabulous ROM
 

DonMigs85

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2013
116
3
I flashed this ROM the other day, and although it's definitely smoother than the stock OS, it is still a bit laggy and prone to hiccups just like the stock OS and I noticed in CPU-Z that the CPU usage is still hovering around 50% even on idle. Not sure if this is normal or not. Can anyone else check the CPU-Z app too?

Oh, and one other sad thing I noticed - Asphalt 8 is not compatible with our phone! :(
 

kebangbac

Member
Mar 21, 2013
21
11
I flashed this ROM the other day, and although it's definitely smoother than the stock OS, it is still a bit laggy and prone to hiccups just like the stock OS and I noticed in CPU-Z that the CPU usage is still hovering around 50% even on idle. Not sure if this is normal or not. Can anyone else check the CPU-Z app too?

Oh, and one other sad thing I noticed - Asphalt 8 is not compatible with our phone! :(

i'm playing asphalt 8 on lu6200 :laugh:
 

expressions104

Senior Member
May 17, 2010
87
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Bulacan
I believe this is also compatible with su640?..
[Edit] Tried on su640 and i get installation aborted. it says something like Error 1 i cant remember. Maybe the dev remove support for su640? the ported one is not yet downloadable since the dev removed the link.

[Update] Sphinx V4.1 is released!
 
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DonMigs85

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2013
116
3
What's the best way to update to 4.1? No need for 4 wipes right?
Also is anyone's CPU usage around 50% in CPU-Z?
 
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DonMigs85

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2013
116
3
These apps and other features that are being ported from the G2 and other phones... they won't slow down performance or eat more battery life will they?
 

mudassirrashid

Senior Member
Dec 10, 2010
114
13
Lu6200 restarts and restarts

Sphinx v3 was working well in my device when sphinx v4 has just come, I flashed it after 4wips and after that I flash stock kernel now my device just show boot animation i.e. SphinX and system restarts.

How can I make it work on my device?:crying:
 

DonMigs85

Senior Member
Aug 20, 2013
116
3
Sphinx v3 was working well in my device when sphinx v4 has just come, I flashed it after 4wips and after that I flash stock kernel now my device just show boot animation i.e. SphinX and system restarts.

How can I make it work on my device?:crying:
Why did you still flash the stock kernel? The Defector kernel is better.
Did you do this before V4.1 came out?
 

mudassirrashid

Senior Member
Dec 10, 2010
114
13
I think battery consumption is really optimal with stock kernel. Anyways I manage to start the device by starting it without sim card inserted and setting the first wizard and then shut it down and reinserted the sim card and turn it on. Now its working well and battery consumption is also very good.

Can you tell me what is better in Defector Kernel? Also tell me if your "manual focus" is working in camera with Defector kernel? Mine is not working but auto focus is working well.

LgDict and Qtranslator is not supported. I have downloaded from the links you given and installed manually and also rebooted the device but its still not working.
 
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    Original thread posted on LGViet.com & SphinX.vn.

    For those who are first time using LG LU-6200 or even first time using an android phone, well let me tell you, you guys won't be disappointed by this device. Now this ROM is stock (OEM) based so most of the functions and UI (User Interface) are designed on LG style which is so far quite simple and usable just like TouchWizUI from Samsung. All the Korean bloat-ware (Carrier based apps) has been removed and a lot of other features ported from LG LTE2. LG Optimus G Pro & LG G2. Even a few basic features are ported from some AOSP (Android Open Source Project i.e., Cyanogenmod) ROMs. It still have a few bugs but it won't disturb your daily experience and devs are working to resolve these issues.

    Some Vietnamese devs have worked really hard in making it and so far they have done a great job and let me tell you that you won't find a better stock based ROM for this device. A few things are demonstrated in screenshots (will be uploaded soon).

    So if you're really a newbie to it then go to this GUIDE to first Root your device and install custom Recovery. Follow the instructions carefully and by the end you'll know how to install custom ROMs and do some other basic stuff. (Please scroll down to the end of the GUIDE and use the OLD METHOD).

    If you have any problem then post your question on this Question & Answer thread. Well most likely what you're going to ask has already been asked so search around a little bit before posting a question or sending a PM to anyone & don't even try to create a thread just for stating the problem or asking a question. It will not be answered.

    SphinX V4 (August 20, 2013):



    [Lockscreen]

    3 more lock-screen styles has been added:
    • Sony Xperia Z.
    • Glass Lock-screen (Samsung Android).
    • Puzzle Lockscreen (Samsung Bada).
    [LG Settings]
    • Quite mode bugs are fixed although work is being done to fix and optimize it.
    • Call barring (Call blocking) feature has been added.
    • Vibration on call waiting feature has been added.
    • Beep on call waiting feature has been added.
    • Phone will vibrate on the end of the call.
    • Easy sound and Italic font in settings.
    • A pop-up window will appear for call notification if Camera is running.
    • Call noise cancellation feature has been activated.
    • Voice sound quality has been enhanced in noisy environments.
    • Fixed Call settings.
    • Fixed Network settings.
    [SphinX Settings]
    • Status bar on all lock-screens has been added.
    • Volume-rocker-screen-unlock enable/disable option available.
    • Battery selection mode has been added.
    • Clock display mode has been added.
    • SDCard Scan toggle option has been added.
    • Quick Reboot option has been added.
    [Easy Mode]
    • An easy mode feature has been added for Call-screen, home-screen, lock-screen, etc.
    [LG Camera]
    • HDR & VR Panorama has been added in Camera.
    • Added Focus Modes: Auto, Manual & Face detection.
    • Shutter sound change/disable option.
    [SystemUI]
    • QSlide File Manager has been added.
    [Media Playback]
    • Long press volume keys to change tracks while playing.
    [LG Message]
    • Pop-up float message notification from international ROM has been added.
    • Option to add screen brightness on message arrival has been added.
    • Option to select Float or Poster type has been added.
    • Threads will not be divided (broken).
    • Allow signatures to be added in the SMS and MMS messages.
    • Scheduled message option has been added.
    • Pop-up notification is even available on lock-screen.
    • Message counter has been added.
    • Signature option has been added.
    • MMS is working by default.
    [MISC]
    • V4 ROM will be an international ROM so the services and framework for Korean networks will be disabled, albeit this way ROM will be smoother and better optimized. It's a really important to run on the global mode as developers have worked hard on it.
    • USSD fixed.
    • Call waiting fixed.
    • Settings.db & GServices.db has been patched so no more annoying pop-up will appear on sending large messages to huge group of people.
    • UpdateSPNDisplay has been fixed. Now the international ROM automatically display PLMN instead of SPN i.e., Mobifone will be displayed instead of VMS (Mobifone).
    • "GPRS not allowed in the area (7)" [kr_telephony_string.xml] fixed.
    • Number of contacts will be displayed in Contacts, Messages & during call.
    • Android.policy.jar fixed.
    • International 3G will be converted into H & H+.
    • System/Data memory swapped as default.
    • Browser has also been translated in Vietnamese language.
    • Whole new boot-screen & shut-down animations has been added.
    • GPS has been fixed.
    [Ported from G2]
    • Kids Mode (Guest Mode).
    • LG Gallery.
    • LG Music.
    • LG Music Widget.
    • LG Calculator.
    • LG Flash Light Widget.
    • LG Voice Recorder.
    • Ringtones (Original ring tones are replaced).

    SphinX V4.1 (August 23, 2013):



    There are two V4.1 versions released. See notes for more details.

    [Fixes & Updates]
    • Fixed "unavailable network" after flashing the ROM.
    • android.policy.jar patched (Optimize the code).
    • framework.jar patched.
    • Fix init.d on Defector Kernel (SWAP as default).
    • Fix ringtones ascending option.
    • Fix Volumes in Settings.
    • Add SIM Tool-kit.
    • Fixed "Volumes" unavailable in the settings.
    • Easy Flash Notification option fixed (Removes probably).
    • Some English strings in SphinX settings are fixed.
    • Baseband updated for better network quality.
    • Kernel & Firmware updated to V187.
    • Bugs fixed with all 3 lock-screens after choosing the Chinese language.
    [Patched Apps]
    • LGPhone_JB.apk
    • LGSettings3_2.apk
    • UniMessagebin.apk
    • EasySettings.apk
    • SphinxSettings.apk
    Download Links:



    [SphinX V4 Odexed (V4 Defector Kernel) [.zip] (546.20MB)]
    Please use the ROMs given below as this ROM is out-dated.

    [SphinX Defector Edition V4.1 (V4 Defector Kernel) [.zip] (546MB)] [Odexed]
    MD5 Checksum: 6C16-7515-422F-4BCF-BC53-1F3F-AD36-3910
    Original (GDrive) Link
    GDrive Mirror
    FShare Mirror 1
    FShare Mirror 2

    [SphinX Pyramid Edition V4.1 (Stock Kernel) [.zip] (546MB)] [Odexed]
    MD5 Checksum: 71F0-708E-88FB-13BC-2642-9B00-8C13-6BB0
    Original (GDrive) Link
    Baidu Mirror

    [V167 Baseband For EDGE Network [.zip] (23MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG Safety Care [.apk] (3.2MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG QTranslate [.apk] (57MB) + Dictionary [.apk] (20.6MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG Home Themes [.apk] (56.2MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [VideoWiz Video Editing Tool [.apk] (14MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG G2 Flashlight Widget [.apk] (1MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG File Share [.apk] (4MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG Backup [.apk] (3.88MB) + System Backup Service [.apk] (0.20MB)]
    Original (GDrive) Link

    [LG G2 All 20 HD Wallpapers [.rar] (43.24MB)]
    Original (MediaFire) Link
    Screenshots:

    <WILL BE UPLOADED SOON>

    Notes:




    Download the ROM of your choice from the links above, copy it to your SDCard root directory, boot into recovery, do 4wipe, flash the ROM, wipe cache and reboot. Note that you have to 4wipe even if you're updating from previous SphinX ROMs. System wipe is recommended.
    [SphinX Defector Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013)]
    SphinX Defector Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013) contains all the properties and functions from V4 (August 20, 2013) it's just with updates and fixes. If you don't get signal after flashing then try changing network settings to 2G and when it's fixed switch to whatever you like. This ROM is odexed.
    [SphinX Pyramid Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013)]
    SphinX Pyramid Edition V4.1 (August 23, 2013) contains all the properties and functions from V4 (August 20, 2013) it's just with updates and fixes and it also contains Stock Kernel instead of Defector Kernel. If you don't get signal after flashing then try changing network settings to 2G and when it's fixed switch to whatever you like. This ROM is odexed.
    [EDGE Network (E Network)]
    To use the EDGE service you have to flash V167 Baseband so simply download the .zip from the links above and flash via recovery. No wipe is needed. Better do it right after flashing.
    [LG Safety Care]
    Keep your phone and data secured by installing LG safety care. Have a look at the Demo on Youtube.
    Download is available in the links above. Simply install as a standard .apk.
    [LG QTranslate\Dictionary]
    LG QTranslate and corresponding dictionary isn't installed by default although their (.apk)s are available in the links above. Simply install as a standard .apk.
    [LG Home Themes]
    LG Home Themes are not included in the standard ROM package. If you want to install, simply download from the links above and install like any other .apk. Here's the list of those themes.
    • Biz
    • Cozywall
    • LTE
    • Marshmallow
    • Monster
    [VideoWiz Video Editing Tool]
    VideoWiz app has been removed from the standard ROM package. To install it simply download it from the links above and install as a standard .apk.
    [LG G2 Flashlight Widget]
    Flashlight widget from LG Optimus G2 is compatible with this ROM and can be installed as a standard .apk. Download is available in the links above.
    [LG File Share]
    LG File Share app used to share data through Wi-Fi has been removed from the standard ROM package. To install simply download it from the links above and install as a standard .apk.
    [LG Backup]
    LG Backup has been removed from the standard ROM package. To install simply download both files from the links above and install as a standard .apk.
    [LG G2 All 20 HD Wallpapers]
    All the wallpapers are available in a .rar package. Simply download from the links above and use as any other .JPEG wallpaper. Here are some previews.


    [Functions to be updated in the next version]
    • In call screen (Slide to answer).
    • Screen saver.
    • Cover sensor.
    • G2 lock-screen.
    • Easy fix sound settings.
    • Black screen bug (while switching settings from easy to standard).
    • Transparent status bar.
    • Call auto answer.
    • Call auto retry.
    • Messages spam blocker.

    Credits:

    Snake Team & Hoangnova (For providing this astonishing ROM).
    Ganster41 (For providing Optimus G Pro Camera).
    AMACreative (For creating Boot-Screen Animation & Shut Down Animation).
    Defector (For providing such a good Kernel).
    7
    SphinX V4+ Updates

    Reserved for future updates.
    4
    4 wipes still needed when upgrading from V3?

    It's basically changed a lot with some new functions and replaced some old stuff. Also it packs a new Kernel so 4wipe should be done!!!
    2
    What's the best way to update to 4.1? No need for 4 wipes right?
    Also is anyone's CPU usage around 50% in CPU-Z?

    Devs says that 4wipe is mandatory for all flashes even intended for update.
    2
    lg lu6200 development is dying and its brother is getting some serious development including cm10.2 or android 4.3 why this happening to us