Re: [Reference Guide] Optimus V Modding (READ THIS TO GET STARTED
After reading a bunch of threads here (some with contradicting & confusing info), it seems that xionia_cwma_12518.4_virgin is the recommended recovery for both Harmonia & IHO CM7 ROMs (what I'm interested in).
I just have a question, since it's not mentioned in the first post here. Should we NOT be using the later version of xionia_cwma_ v1.2518.6 since that seems like it's for the Optimus S, or will it work the same, just the buttons are swapped?
UPDATE: I went with clockworkmod recovery since it likely does a more thorough wipe of OV's partitions compared to Xionia which was based on Sprint Optimus S's partitions. I believe Harmonia ROM requires Xionia recovery's scripting feature though.
So here's basically what I would suggest for converting a stock OV ROM to latest Gingerbread CM7, given the more recent tools available now:
1. Use GingerBreak to root, install & run the .apk. Phone will reboot if successful. Check with terminal emulator 'su' cmd to make sure you're rooted after reboot.
2. In app market, download & install ROM Manager.
3. In ROM Manager, install Clockworkmod Recovery (suggested for CM7 since it likely does more thorough wiping of OV's partitions)
4. Boot into clockworkmod recovery mode, backup original ROM. then wipe data & cache, then in advanced menu, format everything except /sdcard.
5. Flash new IHO/Backside ROM zip (most recent & updated CM7 ROM for OV as of today).
6. Flash google apps.zip
6. Reboot into normal mode.