ARCHIVED: [DEAD ROM] ThundeROM V1.8.3 4/5/2011

[CarrieK]

Good job. That answers my question I posted last night if this method was doable without bricking or whatnot. Good to know others have done it this way successfully.

Yes, it appears it requires a certain amount of rage I was so mad because I had followed instructions to the letter. I am in IT and I research carefully before I do anything so I was really mad at myself!

 

[kingdavidbaker]

Haven't flashed yet but I think I have an idea on how to fix the bottom buttons to wake the phone again. Check the following file (I use root explorer):

/system/usr/keylayout/thunder_keypad.kl

Check the lines for home, menu, back and search. Home should have another parameter after it - WAKE, and the others - WAKE_DROPPED.

Either add those or pull a copy of the file from an old image then restart the phone.

Wanted to try this using ES File Explorer. Opened the file and am able to edit it. My problem is there are a bunch of keys that say "Menu"....do I need to add WAKE after every key? Also I have no clue what the wake_dropped is about and where/if I should add it.

 

[cmags]

The original has all three MENU entries have a WAKE_DROPPED entry beside them, but key 139 is the one mapped to our hard menu key. Home is the only one that is mapped with a WAKE entry.

WAKE means that the button will wake the phone and function. WAKE_DROPPED means it will wake the phone but its function will be ignored upon wake.

Wanted to try this using ES File Explorer. Opened the file and am able to edit it. My problem is there are a bunch of keys that say "Menu"....do I need to add WAKE after every key? Also I have no clue what the wake_dropped is about and where/if I should add it.

 

[CarrieK]

I just wanted to say thanks to all of you who came to my rescue today Also, I would also like to thank the devs (and make a donation) for all of your hard work. I'm lovin' this ROM

 

[CarrieK]

Carrie, I understand the confusion. To be honest, I'm not quite ready to take the plunge myself. Still have one Optimus on TR 1.6.2 and another on Lego ROM. It seems like a lot of people have tried their own methods and steps to get to VC with the least resistance possible (with varying results I might add). For me though, I think following the guide linked to above and then following the thread instructions for the desired ROM will yield the best/safest results.

I'm not savvy enough yet to get myself out of a nasty situation.

Well, I did it. Had a bit of a scare but come to find out the buttons (home, volume down, and power) weren't being responsive at first so I was finally able to get to my recovery and flash from there. I have the new VC update, root, and the new TR!!!!

 

[MaXXimus]

Well, I did it. Had a bit of a scare but come to find out the buttons (home, volume down, and power) weren't being responsive at first so I was finally able to get to my recovery and flash from there. I have the new VC update, root, and the new TR!!!!

Glad it worked. I may take the plunge to TR 1.7 here pretty soon with my TR 1.6.2 Optimus.

 

[beezy]

@ Everyone-For all that want the button layout that wakes the screen when pressing any button flash the zip attached to post #2,sorry took me so long.

 

[CarrieK]

@ Everyone-For all that want the button layout that wakes the screen when pressing any button flash the zip attached to post #2,sorry took me so long.

Beezy, you have done a fantastic job. Your hard work and knowledge is very much appreciated. Thank you so much!

 

[robbie29341]

Nice guys worked like a charm thanx upgraded with LGMobile update let boot up restarted froze on lg logo restarted 3 times on the 4 got in custom recovery wiped reg 3 flashed 1.7 tytytytyty for all the help

 

[dersgniw]

For those who are coming from 1.6.2 with custom recovery and do not want to lose layout and apps:
1. make a nandroid backup
2. Reboot and once phone is b back on run lgupdater tool.
3. Once update is done and phone reboots, immediately reboot into recovery.
4. Restore your 1.6.2 backup
5. clear cache and dalvik cache
6. Flash 1.7
7. Enjoy.

Thanks for that.. worked for me!

 

[jeffreynothing43]

Whoohooo...I have root!!! And the new TR...whew, I was skeered!

Which methond did you use?

 

[lichan]

For step 3. above, what is the best way to immediately boot into recovery when it starts to reboot? Remove the battery and use the three-finger recovery start up, hold down the top power button and select power down, then 3 button start? Thanks.

 

[dersgniw]

For step 3. above, what is the best way to immediately boot into recovery when it starts to reboot? Remove the battery and use the three-finger recovery start up, hold down the top power button and select power down, then 3 button start? Thanks.

I used - adb reboot recovery

I allowed it to boot all the way after the LG update.

 

[CarrieK]

Which methond did you use?

1) Created a new NAND backup
2) Downloaded and saved TR 1.7 onto root of SD card so I would have it in my custom recovery.
3) Updated to VC using the LG Updater tool.
4) Rebooted phone, pulled battery, then gained access to Custom Recovery by pressing the Volume down, Home, and Power buttons VERY HARD SIMULTANEOUSLY (the first two times I tried it I didn't hold them down hard enough or long enough)
5) Wiped data, cache, and davlik using Custom Recovery menu
6) Flashed TR 1.7 zip from SD card using Custom Recorvery menu

I do hope this helps

 

[ruinevil]

1) Created a new NAND backup
2) Downloaded and saved TR 1.7 onto root of SD card so I would have it in my custom recovery.
3) Updated to VC using the LG Updater tool.
4) Rebooted phone, pulled battery, then gained access to Custom Recovery by pressing the Volume down, Home, and Power buttons VERY HARD SIMULTANEOUSLY (the first two times I tried it I didn't hold them down hard enough or long enough)
5) Wiped data, cache, and davlik using Custom Recovery menu
6) Flashed TR 1.7 zip from SD card using Custom Recorvery menu

I do hope this helps

I didn't have to remove the battery. The back of the phone feels fragile.

Assuming you have a custom recovery and are running a V9 or lower ROM (all nrom and thunderom below version 1.7):

1. After installing VC with the LG updater (that program that you ran for the USB drivers for the phone, the filename is B2CAppSetup.exe) and letting it load up all the way and letting the phone update the profile and PRL,
2. power off by clicking "Power off" on the screen that pops up when you hold the power button for like 6 seconds
3. then you just have to hold volume up and home, and then power until the black screen lights up AFTER the LG logo, usually about 10-15 seconds.
4. Wipe and install like first post.

 

[jeffreynothing43]

Just curious...Can TR 1.6.2 be used with the VC update?

 

[tmeader]

3. then you just have to hold volume up and home, and then power until the black screen lights up AFTER the LG logo, usually about 10-15 seconds.

Shouldn't that be "Volume Down"?

 

[ruinevil]

Shouldn't that be "Volume Down"?

I've been using volume up. It probably doesn't matter then.

 

[CarrieK]

Shouldn't that be "Volume Down"?

Yes, it is "volume down."

I had to remove the battery because I was stuck on the dreaded "LG Logo." It is probably not a necessity because I didn't press and hold the buttons hard enough or long enough the first time, but those were the steps that I personally took. Btw, this ROM works beautifully.

Unfortunately, you cannot use 1.6.2 with the VC update.

 

[thegta98]

Just curious...Can TR 1.6.2 be used with the VC update?

If I'm not mistaken, yes... but you lose root.

Plus there can be some issues if it does work.