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Hi all.
I have an LG Optimus V, android 2.2.2 and rooted with Gingerbreak. I was dumb and used Rom Manager, not knowing that the Clockworkmod doesn't work with the display on Optimus V 2.2.2 phones. Also, I think I was dumb twice by using Gingerbreak, as I've read the flash image from Gingerbreak can cause Vs to brick upon the installation of custom ROMs/kernels.
So my questions are:
How can I replace the nonfunctional Clockworkmod from Rom Manager with Xionia (proven to work with the V)? And where can I find RomTools to flash Xionia in the first place? Are there any setbacks to Xionia? (I've heard it takes a couple times to fully wipe the cache with it. Is that true?)
Once I have a functional recovery (since Clockworkmod is just a blank, backlit screen on my V), how can I go about flashing CM7? I've been wanting to try it and it's the main reason I rooted.
I've heard that I have to format my SD card to a special format for it to work for flashing ROMs, and that certain things I install have to be put on the root of my SD card. How do I get to the root of the card, and what format do I have to format it to, if that's necessary? Also, after I install CM7 do I still have to keep in that formatted SD card or can I go to my other one that has my media on it? I have a blank one I can spare, but I don't want to have to copy everything over to the formatted card if I don't have to.
Also, will any of this mess up my radio or my MMS messaging? I've read about internet and MMS being wonky on Vs, but I think that was before the 2.2.2 update.
(As an aside, I didn't download 2.2.2 OTA, I'm not that dumb. I had to call in for a replacement of my original V because the charging port was defective.)
Any additional info you can give is appreciated as well, since I've done some research but still don't know everything, since internet info is so spread out when it comes to things like this. If there is a way to do the above things with minimal computer involvement, please guide me through it as my USB cord is wonky (due to defective charging port on old V as stated above).
Thank you so much. I'm sorry if these questions have been asked before, but the information I've found is on closed threads and I can't comment asking for more information when I read things I don't understand how to do. Thanks again, and sorry for the long post. Just trying not to brick my phone, since the warranty's obviously void. ^-^
I have an LG Optimus V, android 2.2.2 and rooted with Gingerbreak. I was dumb and used Rom Manager, not knowing that the Clockworkmod doesn't work with the display on Optimus V 2.2.2 phones. Also, I think I was dumb twice by using Gingerbreak, as I've read the flash image from Gingerbreak can cause Vs to brick upon the installation of custom ROMs/kernels.
So my questions are:
How can I replace the nonfunctional Clockworkmod from Rom Manager with Xionia (proven to work with the V)? And where can I find RomTools to flash Xionia in the first place? Are there any setbacks to Xionia? (I've heard it takes a couple times to fully wipe the cache with it. Is that true?)
Once I have a functional recovery (since Clockworkmod is just a blank, backlit screen on my V), how can I go about flashing CM7? I've been wanting to try it and it's the main reason I rooted.
I've heard that I have to format my SD card to a special format for it to work for flashing ROMs, and that certain things I install have to be put on the root of my SD card. How do I get to the root of the card, and what format do I have to format it to, if that's necessary? Also, after I install CM7 do I still have to keep in that formatted SD card or can I go to my other one that has my media on it? I have a blank one I can spare, but I don't want to have to copy everything over to the formatted card if I don't have to.
Also, will any of this mess up my radio or my MMS messaging? I've read about internet and MMS being wonky on Vs, but I think that was before the 2.2.2 update.
(As an aside, I didn't download 2.2.2 OTA, I'm not that dumb. I had to call in for a replacement of my original V because the charging port was defective.)
Any additional info you can give is appreciated as well, since I've done some research but still don't know everything, since internet info is so spread out when it comes to things like this. If there is a way to do the above things with minimal computer involvement, please guide me through it as my USB cord is wonky (due to defective charging port on old V as stated above).
Thank you so much. I'm sorry if these questions have been asked before, but the information I've found is on closed threads and I can't comment asking for more information when I read things I don't understand how to do. Thanks again, and sorry for the long post. Just trying not to brick my phone, since the warranty's obviously void. ^-^