Root Lg Optimus M won't boot into Recovery mode

[TechSmartBri]

Hi Everyone,

I Just got a new replacement optimus m and i tried to do a factory reset by hold down the vol down+the back button +power until i see the LG and it just sits their at the LG sign for however long, what should i do?

 

[macjay420]

You have to be rooted and flash recovery before u can access it..

 

[AndroidHogs]

And the keys to do it when u get a custom recovery is hold these buttons vol down+home+power button and then release power button but keep holding down the vol down+home when the lights turns on at the bottom of ur screen let go off the buttons.

 

[TechSmartBri]

ok thanks

 

[divagirl]

Ive also had the same problem, I held the volume down + home key + power button, the screen with the little android and the working scroller come up for about three seconds and then phone reloads back up to Metro PCS! Please help I goolge all day trying to find a solution. ABD is working on my computer! Than:confused in advance.

 

[macjay420]

Ive also had the same problem, I held the volume down + home key + power button, the screen with the little android and the working scroller come up for about three seconds and then phone reloads back up to Metro PCS! Please help I goolge all day trying to find a solution. ABD is working on my computer! Than:confused in



Just try reflashing the recovery

 

[divagirl]

Yes I am rooted, I thought that was what I was attempting (flashing into recovery) by holding down volume down + home + power buttons! I know that Im doing something wrong but I cant figure out what for the life of me! (so stumped) My old Ascened was so much easier! LOL!

 

[macjay420]

Yes I am rooted, I thought that was what I was attempting (flashing into recovery) by holding down volume down + home + power buttons! I know that Im doing something wrong but I cant figure out what for the life of me! (so stumped) My old Ascened was so much easier! LOL!

Did u flash recovery yet


Check your pm's I just made it easy for you

 

[Puertoricanghs]

I have a LG Optimus M that I've been trying to root but haven't been able to. I've used z4root and nothing. What can I do to root my phone?

 

[undacova]

I have a LG Optimus M that I've been trying to root but haven't been able to. I've used z4root and nothing. What can I do to root my phone?

This was an odd thread to post that in, but have you tried gingerbreak? if your phone is running 2.2.2 you will need to downgrade to 2.2.1 for gingerbreak to work, theres a tutorial for that here somewhere.

 

[yogeneyo]

download anreboot from market or 4shared-gives you the option to boot into recovery without holding buttond

 

[AndroidHogs]

I have a new app that helps on rooting. I will soon add how to down grade and how to use lgpnst etc...

 

[Androidracer]

Did u flash recovery yet


Check your pm's I just made it easy for you

I have done the same thing, but im not sure which option to select.
the choices are:
reboot now
apply update from sd card
wipe data
wipe cache partition
install zip from sd card
backup and restore
mounts and storage
adavance
power off
im also not quote sure what to hit to select one of those options.
if someone could give me some guidanceit would be greatly appreciated

 

[AndroidHogs]

I have done the same thing, but im not sure which option to select.
the choices are:
reboot now
apply update from sd card
wipe data
wipe cache partition
install zip from sd card
backup and restore
mounts and storage
adavance
power off
im also not quote sure what to hit to select one of those options.
if someone could give me some guidanceit would be greatly appreciated

What are you trying to do?

 

[NeoSabin]

I have done the same thing, but im not sure which option to select.
the choices are:
reboot now
apply update from sd card
wipe data
wipe cache partition
install zip from sd card
backup and restore
mounts and storage
adavance
power off
im also not quote sure what to hit to select one of those options.
if someone could give me some guidanceit would be greatly appreciated

Choose backup and backup your phone. You're in recovery. From there you can flash a new ROM if you like.

 

[AndroidHogs]

Make sure to wipe user data, cache, not cache partition and dalvik-cache. Then flash the new rom. From install from memory card.
Note: do not put it on the root of your sdcard as you wont be able to see it.

 

[StaticShock]

Did u flash recovery yet


Check your pm's I just made it easy for you

Can you help me out also I've been rooted for a while but new to the recovery and flashing, I want to add some roms.

 

[sammyz]

Can you help me out also I've been rooted for a while but new to the recovery and flashing, I want to add some roms.

you can pm me...... did you flash a custom recovery?