First time flashing a ROM!

[brittiny]

So I am a total noobie and I have absolutely no clue what I am doing here!! I did manage to root my LG Optimus S ZVD last night but I have been working on it for a week now so it just goes to show how clueless I am to Androids and the inner workings of computers in general. Now I am working on flashing a ROM. I do have some questions about doing this though.

1) Is there anything I have to do or download before I install a rom?

2) What is a good rom to flash?

3) If I do somehow mess this up will there be a way to fix it?

4) Is there anything at all that I didn't mention that I will need to know?

I know that all the answers are in these forums but like I said I just spent a week trying to root, I defiantly do not want to spend that much time doing this! Thank you in advance for the help.

 

[basketthis]

Read all of this before trying anything!:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...optimus-s-recoveries-roms-kernels-themes.html
I recommend using drew's rooting tool. I believe it's called gingersnap. It is very easy and will get you rooted quickly. Please note all of the instructions in the appropriate thread before trying it. You need to download drivers, files, etc in order for anything to work during the rooting process.
Then you will load a custom recovery. I suggest Xionia. It seems to have problems with the newer LCD screens, so go with another option if you are not sure which lcd screen you have.
Finally, you will boot into recovery and flash the ROM of your choice. For stability, speed, and normal use it is recommended that you use Reborn ROM (refer to thread posted above for instructions). If you would like to try experimental builds and are a power user, flash drew's CM7 port (again, refer to the thread above for instructions).

Reading is the important part. All of the information is here. Take your time and do your research before trying. It is easier now than it was in the past because of all the support here, but you can still mess up your phone. And having the knowledge to know what to do is much more reassuring than trying to explain your issue online and wait for help when your phone won't boot, etc.... Good Luck and let us know what comes of it!

 

[blackops1125]

Read all of this before trying anything!:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg...optimus-s-recoveries-roms-kernels-themes.html
I recommend using drew's rooting tool. I believe it's called gingersnap. It is very easy and will get you rooted quickly. Please note all of the instructions in the appropriate thread before trying it. You need to download drivers, files, etc in order for anything to work during the rooting process.
Then you will load a custom recovery. I suggest Xionia. It seems to have problems with the newer LCD screens, so go with another option if you are not sure which lcd screen you have.
Finally, you will boot into recovery and flash the ROM of your choice. For stability, speed, and normal use it is recommended that you use Reborn ROM (refer to thread posted above for instructions). If you would like to try experimental builds and are a power user, flash drew's CM7 port (again, refer to the thread above for instructions).

Reading is the important part. All of the information is here. Take your time and do your research before trying. It is easier now than it was in the past because of all the support here, but you can still mess up your phone. And having the knowledge to know what to do is much more reassuring than trying to explain your issue online and wait for help when your phone won't boot, etc.... Good Luck and let us know what comes of it!

Xionia actually works with most LCD screens, it is the other recoveries that don't work well with new LCD screens.
As for reading anyone here will tell you to read, then re-read everything! And you should! This way you can learn what other mistakes people made and not do them you're self!



sent from my Reborn Optimus

 

[basketthis]

Xionia actually works with most LCD screens, it is the other recoveries that don't work well with new LCD screens.
As for reading anyone here will tell you to read, then re-read everything! And you should! This way you can learn what other mistakes people made and not do them you're self!



sent from my Reborn Optimus

I stand corrected. Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[mike9670]

Stay away from ROM MANAGER...

Read all the STICKIES here, and re-read

 

[Jessicalt1]

I would recommended DL Titanium and backing up everything BEFORE you flash anything to your phone. Then you don't have to worry about losing a bunch of info while experimenting.

 

[KSmithInNY]

Drellisdees recovery (amen) works with all LCD panels as well. He updated his recovery in May to work with all LCD's.

 

[blackops1125]

I stand corrected. Thanks for clearing that up!

No problem, that's what makes this a great forum, everyone backs eachother up.


sent from my Reborn Optimus

 

[blackops1125]

Stay away from ROM MANAGER...

Read all the STICKIES here, and re-read

Agree 100% STAY AWAY FROM ROM MANAGER!
So root first, then custom recovery, then nandroid, then flash rom


sent from my Reborn Optimus