Root CyanogenMod 6.1/Android 2.2 Is here for GT540!

dudeman1996 said:

You can still download the KDZ updater, I forgot when writing the post that it doesn't matter which one you use, all you need is fastboot. If you update to 2.3 you'll have no problems at all: http://androidforums.com/optimus-gt...ogenmod-7-android-2-3-avaliable-gt540-29.html

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dudeman1996 said:

What error are you getting?

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dudeman1996 said:

*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!

LG GT540 CyanogenMod <--- A link to all the files I used for CyanogenMod 6 + 7

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, then make sure 'Mass Storage Mode' is off in Settings>SD Card & Phone Storage 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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NEW! I've created an automatic .exe file that will automatically install CyanogenMod to your phone with little effort on your part! The only instruction you need to do is connect the phone in fastboot mode, that's it! Auto Install OpenSwift.exe Here's the link!

However, if you prefer to install manually, here are the instructions:

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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:

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cd  C:\Android

(i) Then type:

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fastboot.exe -w

(ii) Once that's completed, type:

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fastboot.exe erase system

(iii) Once that's completed, type:

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fastboot.exe flash system system.img

(iv) Once that's completed, type:

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fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img

(v) Once that's completed, type:

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fastboot.exe reboot

(v) To install recovery (optional) type:

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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 -

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happy990 said:

I have LG gt540 swift
but whats the difference in lg swift and optimus?
Is it possible to upgrade my phone to ANDROID 2.2 or 2.3 in English language?
Is that fully tested on gt540?
I have updated android 1.6 to 2.1,
So any more chance to upgrade it? or if that doesnt work, any chance to downgrade it?
Can you tell me the whole procedure, the precautions, risks, and any other thing that needs attention.
What will i get after upgrading, what are the losses?

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master-king said:

it didnt want to open my sim card nor read sd card it didnt want to open settings nor internet well the only that i had access it was the home screen and the unlock button i had to do hard reset to have everything normal im very stupid at all this really i read and read but nothing

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dudeman1996 said:

You only need to root the phone if you want to backup your data. What happens when you use the z4root method?

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dudeman1996 said:

PC Suite won't work with CyanogenMod, so I recommend this.

This mod has many problems and bugs with SD cards, you'd have more luck getting that to work if you upgraded to Android 2.3

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he6rt6gr6m said:

Okay. Problems encountered on XP SP3 for me.

Firstly, the driver package didn't install the following USB Driver which is VITAL to the process: http://android.modaco.com/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=66762

Secondly, when typing 'cd C:\Android' in CMD.exe, it came back that this was a bad action. I instead had to type the EXACT location of the file. IE the WHOLE directory as you would see it in Windows: 'cd c:\documents and settings\[my username]\desktop\android'

Everything else was plane sailing. I'll give this mod a day or two to impress me, and if it's not worth it, back to the Baltics.

EDIT: Already I've found that they've messed with the Keyboard.

Can people not just leave the Keypad Keyboard in as an option? Especially given the screen calib. needs tweaking on this Beta.

Thanks for a well-written and understandable guide. The rest I've seen were awful.

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CroMartyr said:

solved...needed to do it manualy in wizard

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