Root CyanogenMod 6.1/Android 2.2 Is here for GT540!

[True_Legend22]

Np To install the gingerbread theme, download the file in the first post and flash it using recovery, all instructions are in the first post.. If you really want Gingerbread you can get it here. The vibration when clicking on something is called haptic feedback to enable it go to Settings>Sound>Haptic feedback (right at the bottom)

I've enabled the Haptic feedback, but still no luck, I'm not getting any vibration.

 

[dudeman1996]

I've enabled the Haptic feedback, but still no luck, I'm not getting any vibration.

Go to Settings>CyanogenMod Settings>Input>Haptic Feedback Tweaks>Haptic Feedback Main>Haptic feedback up>Haptic screen items>Set Up Pattern>Drag slider to 100>Save

 

[True_Legend22]

Go to Settings>CyanogenMod Settings>Input>Haptic Feedback Tweaks>Haptic Feedback Main>Haptic feedback up>Haptic screen items>Set Up Pattern>Drag slider to 100>Save

Dude you rock, greatly appreciate this

 

[pyro12345]

I've been using Android 2.2 for almost one week now and I am more than happy. I have a few questions I have to ask.

Is there a way to group the applications in main menu like there was in 2.1? I had system apps divided by a line from downloaded apps.

Is there a guide on how to overclock the processor? If so, could I have the link?

Is there a link where I can find good 3D games? I saw on youtube someone running The sims 3 on GT540 very similar to the one for iPhone/iPod touch.


Thanks

 

[dudeman1996]

Dude you rock, greatly appreciate this

No problem, glad I could help!

 

[dudeman1996]

I've been using Android 2.2 for almost one week now and I am more than happy. I have a few questions I have to ask.

Is there a way to group the applications in main menu like there was in 2.1? I had system apps divided by a line from downloaded apps.

Is there a guide on how to overclock the processor? If so, could I have the link?

Is there a link where I can find good 3D games? I saw on youtube someone running The sims 3 on GT540 very similar to the one for iPhone/iPod touch.


Thanks

Brilliant!

I'm afraid there isn't a way to do this because in 2.1, LG put in their own homescreen launcher, so they added that feature in.. Sorry

To overclock the processor, download SetCPU from here and install it to your phone, then open the app and choose 'Detect settings automatically' then drag the 'Max' slider to how high you want to overclock your phone to, the higher the more performance speed, but less battery, also don't go higher than 846MHz as the phone will just restart and go back down to 600MHz

As for the Sims 3, the game came with 2.1 because LG included it, but searching on the Market just says that its not compatible with my device, when it was before. You could search for it on Google (link) and try if it works.

 

[rocky7012]

CyanogenMod 7 is Android 2.3!

so, did are you using 2.3 already?

 

[pyro12345]

So, about The Sims 3. I found it, installed it and works great. Doesn't need overclocking but it needs a task killer because it requires every drop of RAM in phone. Didn't have any force closes and graphics are really nice

Warning: After you close the application, it stays on and uses 27% of battery. I can not kill it with task manager or Android "Force Close" system. I gues it requires a reboot

 

[dudeman1996]

so, did are you using 2.3 already?

Yepp, I'm using it, but I'll continue to help the people here who want to use 2.2 and have any problems!

 

[dudeman1996]

So, about The Sims 3. I found it, installed it and works great. Doesn't need overclocking but it needs a task killer because it requires every drop of RAM in phone. Didn't have any force closes and graphics are really nice

Warning: After you close the application, it stays on and uses 27% of battery. I can not kill it with task manager or Android "Force Close" system. I gues it requires a reboot

Ah, I see I guess maybe that's why they don't allow us to download it from the Market. Then again, the phone is a low end phone with bad specs

 

[True_Legend22]

Upon updating to 2.2, various programmes are installed on the phone which were previously not there before e.g. Dev Tools, DSPManager, Root Explorer, Spare Parts, Super User, and Terminal Emulator. Would you be able to give me a brief description of what each of these applications do, as I don’t wanna go around clicking on apps I’m not familiar with the end result of having a damaged phone. Help would be appreciated

Also is there anyway for me to download SETCPU free of charge?

 

[dudeman1996]

Upon updating to 2.2, various programmes are installed on the phone which were previously not there before e.g. Dev Tools, DSPManager, Root Explorer, Spare Parts, Super User, and Terminal Emulator. Would you be able to give me a brief description of what each of these applications do, as I don’t wanna go around clicking on apps I’m not familiar with the end result of having a damaged phone. Help would be appreciated

Also is there anyway for me to download SETCPU free of charge?

Dev Tools are tools that developers use to test out their applications and other things on the phone

DSP Manager is an equalizer

Root Explorer is a file manager that allows you to modify system files as well as the SD card

Spare parts is similar to Dev Tools

SuperUser is an app that controls which apps are allowed to have 'root' access to the phone (root access is basically being able to modify any part of the phone) what SuperUser does is when an application wants to gain 'root' access - modify/use system files it makes a pop up appear asking if you want the app to be able to gain 'root' access

Terminal Emulator is basically cmd for Android because Android is based on Linux, so you can use Terminal to do similar commands to cmd.

If you want to uninstall any of these applications, you may do so by downloading 'Titanium Backup' (Market Link) from the Market and uninstalling apps you don't want. Warning don't uninstall Google apps like GMail, Talk etc. because they are needed for system functionality and you will end up having to reinstall the ROM.

To download SetCPU, get it from here: SetCPU

Hope this helps!

 

[True_Legend22]

Dev Tools are tools that developers use to test out their applications and other things on the phone

DSP Manager is an equalizer

Root Explorer is a file manager that allows you to modify system files as well as the SD card

Spare parts is similar to Dev Tools

SuperUser is an app that controls which apps are allowed to have 'root' access to the phone (root access is basically being able to modify any part of the phone) what SuperUser does is when an application wants to gain 'root' access - modify/use system files it makes a pop up appear asking if you want the app to be able to gain 'root' access

Terminal Emulator is basically cmd for Android because Android is based on Linux, so you can use Terminal to do similar commands to cmd.

If you want to uninstall any of these applications, you may do so by downloading 'Titanium Backup' (Market Link) from the Market and uninstalling apps you don't want. Warning don't uninstall Google apps like GMail, Talk etc. because they are needed for system functionality and you will end up having to reinstall the ROM.

To download SetCPU, get it from here: SetCPU for Root Users [2.1.0] It's over nine thousand 12/27/2010 - xda-developers

Hope this helps!

Dude I utterly thank you!!! Btw what

 

[dudeman1996]

Dude I utterly thank you!!! Btw what

 

[ulsterman7]

*Please make sure you read the instructions properly!! People are replying to this post saying the problems they're having when the answer is that they didn't read the post properly. If you are having problems, then refer back to the instructions and make sure you followed the steps EXACTLY as they're written. Thanks!

Make a backup of your 2.1 ROM before you update in case you want to go back to 2.1/you are having problems with 2.2. To do this, flash your phone with the fastboot ROM and install recovery via the instructions below, then go to recovery and make a backup of the current 2.1 ROM to restore back to if you have any problems

Update: Recovery is now included in the .zip file as an optional install, instructions are updated!

Quarx and ankuch from 4pda.ru are working on porting CyanogenMod 6.1 Android 2.2.1 to the LG GT540, it's available to download although it's still in beta stage so there are a few bugs in it.
Here's the list from the site saying what works and doesn't (I'll update this list as they do):
What's working: Wifi, GSM (Mobile Data), Camera (photo / video in 3GP), Bluetooth (receiving / sending files / HID), Video Codec (Hardware only H264), stereo audio to the headset, 3D accelerator, detectors, GPS / AGPS, navigate base stations, installing programs on a flash drive (Apps2SD).
What does not work: Fm-Radio, Camera (Video in H264/MP4), Codecs (XVID, DIVX)

Changelog:

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Boot v1.5 & System v4.4 (approximately 19chislo):
CyanogenMod 6.1.2
Fixed operation of MMC.
Fixed loud svzya.
Fixed volume in the headset during a call.
Added support for IPv6 and tun.ko
Updated Google Apps ...
Counting the charge is now correct.
Adjusting the volume at off-screen. (Thanks syaupin , the firmware though slightly different keychar)
Key focus of the camera.
Fix retry ringtones.
Hosts for ad blocking.
Added Java Emulator
Skorocti may increase / stability GPRS/3G - not a test.

Boot v1.4 & System v4.3:
Codecs - H264 c hardware acceleration .... others must work in software.
Added support for camera with video recording has a problem.
Bluetooth works for file transfer, the reception is not working. Audio transmission is not tested (no headset)
Launcher by default from 2.2.1
Effects of the screen work again.
Lock screen during incoming and outgoing calls.
Added HomeSelector
Was converted video subsystem that may fall in the benchmark results.

Boot v1.3 & System v4.2:
Codecs - Maybe not all videos will play without the player - at the stage of testing.
Returned RootExplorer
Fix the headset button
ADW replaced by the Launcher from 2.3.
Correction of 3D and 600MHz.
Stereo audio to the headset.
Update CM to 6.1.1
Added support for additional languages.
Boot v1.1 & System v4.1:

Added support for GPS / AGPS, navigate to the base stations.
WiFi is now activated and works immediately.
USB flash drive is mounted correctly. Condition: FAT must be the first.
Added the ability to install software on a flash drive.
Profile frequency control - ONDEMAND.

Buglist:

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1. If the flash drive, for whatever reason, does not mount, then through the ADB, give the command: "mount-t vfat-o utf8, umask = 000, rw / dev/block/mmcblk0p1 / sdcard" and then "Settings / Memory / SD-Connect card .
2. Posle use USB-drive, flash drive does not automatically mount: a solution to in paragraph 1, or simply restart the device.
3. Reboot in Recovery menu does not work.
4. Synchronise with PC Suite will not work
5. Adobe Flash Player does not work! only FlashLite works!

Make sure you follow the instructions exactly as they're written. As always, with flashing your phone, there's always the risk of bricking your phone. I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your phone because of flashing custom firmware. But I will do my best to try and help you with any problems you might encounter


To install this ROM you need to have fastboot enabled on your phone. If you have Android 1.6/2.1 installed from LG, then fastboot is not enabled. I will explain how to enable fastboot on your phone (this involves re-flashing/replacing your currently installed firmware):

KDZ Updater CarphoneWarehouse Unlocked.zip - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Carphone Warehouse Unlocked)

KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Europe Open)

Download the version that best applies to you, if you live in the UK, I'd recommend you download the Carphone Warehouse Unlocked version, whereas if you live in Europe, I'd recommend the Europe Open version (simple right? )

Now, how to flash these versions; I'll explain in detail how to flash the ROM's from starting with backing up.

Instructions to install ROM with Fastboot:

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1. Before you start, make sure you backup all your data by installing the z4root.1.3.0.apk file onto your phone, then open it and choose 'Permanent Root'. Your phone will root and reboot. Then go to the Market and install 'MyBackup Root', open it and do a backup of your apps and personal data (contacts, sms, call log etc.) Once this is done, go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Unmount SD Card, a notification in the notification bar should appear saying 'SD Card safe to remove'. Remove the battery cover and remove the SD card and store it in a safe place. Then continue to step 2.

2. Extract the .zip file you downloaded to your computer (e.g. your desktop). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).

3. Once that has finished, install LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7.exe which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone. Windows XP Users download this driver, extract the contents anywhere (e.g. desktop), right-click on the 'android_usb.inf' file and click 'Install'.

4. Next, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' *THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE*
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.

5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone.

6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.

Instructions to install CyanogenMod:

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Once the update is complete, your phone will reboot, what you need to do is power off the phone and whilst the phone is off, press and hold the 'Camera' button all the way and power on the phone, make sure you hold the 'Camera' button. The phone will display the LG logo and disappear, then display a blank screen. The phone is now in fastboot mode!

Now you want to download this file: Flashing CyanogenMod.zip and extract it to a folder called 'Android' (without the quotes '') on the C: drive (you'll probably need to make this folder yourself.

1. Now open CMD with administrator privileges (Search for CMD in the start menu and right click on 'cmd' and click 'Run as Administrator' )

2. Connect the phone to your computer via USB cable and wait for the necessary drivers to install. If the drivers can not be found or installed then download this and extract it to somewhere on your PC, then plug your phone into the computer and when it asks to install the drivers, point it to the path where you extracted the drivers to.

3. Then go back to the cmd window and type:

cd  C:\Android

(i) Then type:

fastboot.exe -w

(ii) Once that's completed, type:

fastboot.exe erase system

(iii) Once that's completed, type:

fastboot.exe flash system system.img

(iv) Once that's completed, type:

fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img

(v) Once that's completed, type:

fastboot.exe reboot

(v) To install recovery (optional) type:

fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery_clockwork_2.5.1.8_swift.img

4. Your phone will now reboot with CyanogenMod 6.1.1 (Android 2.2.1). The first boot might take longer than a normal boot.

5. You can now re-insert your SD card and go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Mount SD Card

Enjoy!

The instructions for flashing both the firmware with fastboot and flashing CyanogenMod are included in the zip archives called 'Readme'. I'll update the links so that you'll always have the most up to date version of CyanogenMod available for download, note that if you choose to update your phone you will loose all your data including apps etc. so backup before you update

Original post: LG GT540 -

 

[dudeman1996]

i have a problem... after upgrading from both 2.1 and 2.2, when i start up the phone, i cannot see the lg logo or the android logo... and this in turn means i cannot see or use the recovery mode, and i need this to overclock my handset... what has gone wrong or what do i need to do?? thanks sorry for the long post thing im new to the forum

Does the phone eventually boot into Android? You don't need recovery to overclock the phone..

 

[ulsterman7]

Does the phone eventually boot into Android? You don't need recovery to overclock the phone..

yeah the phone does work, just the screen stays blank untill it fully loads... i read somewhere that i needed to go into recovery and open something in there? do you know how to overclock the phone??

 

[Praccy]

do you know how to overclock the phone??

LOL look up about 4 or 5 posts m8 download and use the App setcpu.

 

[pyro12345]

Why can't I use the "Physical button" when i'm taking a photo in camera. only way for me to capture a photo is by pressing the button on the touch screen. Is that a cyanogen bug or it can be enabled in setting?

 

[dudeman1996]

yeah the phone does work, just the screen stays blank untill it fully loads... i read somewhere that i needed to go into recovery and open something in there? do you know how to overclock the phone??

You need to download SetCPU from here and install it to your phone. Then open it and click 'Auto detect settings' then drag the slider to how high you want to overclock to (recommended around 750MHz) and click Set on boot. Do not set it any higher than 846MHz or the phone will just restart and you might have to reflash the ROM.

 

[dudeman1996]

Why can't I use the "Physical button" when i'm taking a photo in camera. only way for me to capture a photo is by pressing the button on the touch screen. Is that a cyanogen bug or it can be enabled in setting?

Sorry this is just a bug that hasn't been sorted yet, might get fixed when someone continues Quarx's work..

 

[rocky7012]

Try this:
1. Make sure the phone is not plugged in
2. Re-install the drivers from the KDZ updater .zip file (LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver_1.0_All_Win7.exe)
3. Put the phone in fastboot mode and see if the drivers install

If that doesn't work then download and install this program, then open it and click 'Install USB Drivers' on the right, then scroll down to 'GT540' (not GT540GO) and double click it. It should then install the drivers.

Good luck!

dude, i downloaded the program and (i think) installed the drivers and then after that theres a button which says Start Updating. If i click that would my 2.1 be updated to 2.2 or would just erase all my files and still remain on 2.1???

 

[javed91214]

Hi,
i am using LG GT 540.
recently i upgrade my phone to Android 2.3, it's working fine but i a having some issue like Seach Option is not working & voice Search also not working .
when i typ a msg on kyboard showning mic tab. when i click on that it's also not working .
please suggest me.
what is the problem & how to resolve it.

Thanks
Javed Khan

 

[acarrot]

Hi, This is my first post. I have been happy with the android 2.1 LG upgrade, but would like to try 2.2 or 2.3. I would like the wireless tethering available in 2.2.

I have followed the instructions but am having problems with the very first couple of steps!!

I have rooted the handset (which is great), and backed it up, but cannot successfully run the KDW_FW_UPD application. I have tried on 2 different pcs running 64 bit win 7. The port is not found on one machine, and the program would not run on the other, a laptop. Both machines seem to run the usb driver ok, and beep happily when the phone is plugged in. The device manager identifies a LGE Android Platform USB device on both machines, but the KDW...software does not seem to see it ok on one machine. I have downloaded both the UK and the European zip files. I am in Australia.

So, I was wondering if there is an alternative program for putting the kdz file onto the handset?

Thanks in advance.

Robert

 

[rocky7012]

dude, exactly how long does it take to reboot after installing cyanogenmod??