Root LG Optimus M: All Things Root Guide (updated 12-20-2012)

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LG Optimus M: All Things Root Guide

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General Information

• Root Terminology
• http://androidforums.com/faqs/443432-what-root-being-rooted-mean.html
• You've went and rooted the phone. Now What???

Guides

• Apps safe to remove
• Rooting, Install Custom Recovery, Install Custom ROM CyanogenMod 7
• How To: DarkTremors A2SD
• DarkTremor's A2SD Terminal Commands
• Get out of Fastboot Mode
• Unbrick Phone from LG Screen
• Restore service if MEID is wiped
• Using LGNPST to revert to Stock 2.2.2
• How to install ClockWorkMod Recovery with ROM Manager
• [GUIDE] Unbricking/Unrooting/Returning to Stock Optimus M[KDZ]

Root Exploits

• [ROOT KIT] OPTIMUS M 2.2.2 (Dummy-proof-3-click) This is if you are running 2.2.2 or below.
• Rooting the Optimus M This is for if you're running 2.2.1 or below.

flash_image and Recovery's

• http://androidforums.com/optimus-m-...-touch-v2-0-2-latest-update-08-13-2012-a.html
• [Recovery] Custom Recovery MS690 Optimus M
• [Recovery] GNM/All In One Recovery
• [Recovery] Finally Custom Recovery for 2.2.1 stock phones!!!!!! This will only work on 2.2.1 with Froyo ROM's

ROMS

• CM 7.1-Reppard
• CyanogenMod 7 for the LG Optimus M MS690
• KelsoMod RC2
• [MIUI] Official MIUI
• K3LSOMOD ROMS
• BACKside CM7.2 [PORT]

Gapp's (Google application's)

• Wiki/CyanogenMod This is where you will find the Gapp's for CM7 IHO
• Goo-inside.me

Overclocking / Underclocking / Undervolting

• overclocking / underclocking For a better understanding go here.
• related apps
• Set CPU
• Android Overclock
• No-Frills CPU Control

Kernels

• OptimusM OC stock 2.2.1

Radios / Basebands

• Will add when more info is made available.

Script Tweaks

• V6 Supercharger
• 3G TurboCharger & Kick Ass Kernel Tweak Installers

Tools & Utilities

• ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
• QtADB Why transfer files just from your uSD card to your PC and back, when you can use QtADB to see and transfer any file in your phone from your PC.
• Droid@Screen
• MD5 checksum verification
• Titantium Backup / Titanium Backup Tutorial
• App Tyrant Use this to back up your apps before you attempt to root.
• My Backup
• Root Explorer
• ES File Explorer
• ADB Wireless
• Auto Re-signer
• Debut Video Capture Software
• Java 6
• Android SDK
• USB Drivers for PC
  

Downloads

• Will add when more info is made available.