Which phone to root/rom

[stanan]

After reading (but not always understanding) about root and flashing roms, I have decided to use one of my inactive phones to give it a try. My inactive phones are LG Optimus V and Kyocera Rise. I would like to find a rom at least comparable to 4.1.2, if not more current.

Which phone would be the best for this experiment? Advice on roms and a location for instructions would also be appreciated. After I narrow this endeavor down to which phone, I am sure I will have more questions for it's root forum.

Thank you for your help.

 

[jamstewonline]

If these are Virgin Mobile phones I know youcan root the rise. I rooted mine. As for roms no go an Virgin Mobile bootloader is locked up pretty tight. But if your just wanting to try rooting a device for the experience then go for it. Rooting the rise is easy.
Check it our here
Rise - All Things Root - Android Forums

 

[riggerman0421]

If you want roms, the optimus has plenty. You can look in the optimus v forum here and on Android Central. I used this phone before a couple years ago. Think the forums are still pretty active.

 

[ravollmer]

After reading (but not always understanding) about root and flashing roms, I have decided to use one of my inactive phones to give it a try. My inactive phones are LG Optimus V and Kyocera Rise. I would like to find a rom at least comparable to 4.1.2, if not more current.

Which phone would be the best for this experiment? Advice on roms and a location for instructions would also be appreciated. After I narrow this endeavor down to which phone, I am sure I will have more questions for it's root forum.

Thank you for your help.

If you decide to flash anything on the v make sure you check your screen version is correct for the rom. The optimus v has a couple different versions.

 

[stanan]

Since I really want to flash a rom, it appears the OV might be the best choice. My work is cut out for me. Thank you.

 

[ravollmer]

Since I really want to flash a rom, it appears the OV might be the best choice. My work is cut out for me. Thank you.

Just take ur time and follow the directions and you Will be fine after you do it you'll realize its not that bad. Keep us updated.