The LG Optimus One Thread

[6x6]

android owners always complaint battery drainage problem. is it the problem of android OS or users are not aware of proper usage? and why advance task killer type application is not there by default in android handsets? handsets like galaxy 3 have 1500mAH battery, it should have more than sufficient battery backups. now new handsets like Galaxy ace have smaller batteries 1350mAH (and larger display), their battery backup would be lesser than Galaxy 3.

I expect battery to last for 24 hours for heavy usage and 48 hours for minimal usage. my e63 is good on battery life.

 

[coderunknown]

for Samsung Lovers (or anti-Optimus One), flipkart has put Samsung Fit on preorder for 11.5k. the same price as Optimus One (flipkart price is 12.5k). just a bigger screen with a super high (or low, whatever you say) resolution of 240X320 but with a 5Mp camera.

lets see how long it lasts.

 

[yomanabhi]

Should I go for Lg optimus one or Samsung 551 or samsung fit
Confused???...

 

[desiibond]

There are only two good phones inside 15k

1. optimus one
2. Galaxy Ace

 

[guru_urug]

ok guys...this is lil off-topic. I own an O1, and would recommend it to anyone buying a budget android phone without a doubt.
But my uncle wants to buy a new phone now...under 13k.
His requirements are...
physical keyboard-he has thick fingers
good call quality and build
good camera
office capabilty
no brand preference as such

so O1 is out of the picture...
Pls suggest at the earliest
what about galaxy 551

Thanks for the suggestions guys!!
My uncle would prefer a slide out qwerty keypad
there are 4 options I had in mind
SE mini pro
galxy 551
wave 533
nokia e 75

are there any other bttr phones of same form factor?

no preference of OS...decent web-browsing and good multimedia features are a must...also screen if touch has to be capacitive
how is wave 533?

 

[axes2t2]

There are only two good phones inside 15k

1. optimus one
2. Galaxy Ace

I had to pay 15,300/- for my Ace

 

[coderunknown]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!!
My uncle would prefer a slide out qwerty keypad
there are 4 options I had in mind
SE mini pro
galxy 551
wave 533
nokia e 75

are there any other bttr phones of same form factor?

no to SE Mini Pro, Galaxy 533 & E75. Galaxy 551 can be considered but then again, your uncle may find working in a new mobile OS to be a bit confusing. or E5 as others suggested.

no preference of OS...decent web-browsing and good multimedia features are a must...also screen if touch has to be capacitive
how is wave 533?

no 3G & low resolution & camera has no flash. thats it.

 

[guru_urug]

Thanks Sam.Shab ...that was really helpful

BTW when is gingerbread update coming for O1? Im really looking forward to the touchscreen bug being fixed.

 

[coderunknown]

gingerbread update? unofficially, in less than a month (alpha is out. awaiting beta). officially, maybe never. if LG do release an update, after 3-4 months. or maybe more late.

 

[icebags]

has anyone checked the youtube reviews ? hey are saying/ showing galaxy is a bit slow and laggy.......

 

[guru_urug]

gingerbread update? unofficially, in less than a month (alpha is out. awaiting beta). officially, maybe never. if LG do release an update, after 3-4 months. or maybe more late.

Why officially never? it was one of the phones selling point right?
I was hoping i would update to gingerbread....now i feel i should root it, is there any performance benefit without overclocking?

 

[pratik385]

Hello guys,

Can any one tell me how to locate a stolen O1,
Dont worry i just want to use it as precaution i have o1 but what if it will be steal?
Any app?

 

[coderunknown]

Why officially never? it was one of the phones selling point right?

i just saying it may not get the update. its good if O1 gets Gingerbread update but chances are it mayn't. cause its not a highend mobile. just a budget Android & so maybe ignored by LG.

I was hoping i would update to gingerbread....now i feel i should root it, is there any performance benefit without overclocking?

if you are happy with the performance, no need to root. if you are facing the lag, then install Custom Recovery & then Mike's custom kernel that fixes it.

 

[k4ce]

Maybe most of you know it already, but I foound it out just today and thought I should share with all of you ... A way o extend battery life

Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode (Set i to GSM only)

Saves tremendous amounts of battery ...

If not set, the fone will try to latch on to a 3g (WCDMA) network ... so it will keep frequently trying to connect (this process involves swithing off the GSM radio and turning on the WCDMA radio) ... and this consumes a lot of power ...

Easy way to identify is if your cell standby is consuming the most amount of power (Battery Use info) ...

 

[guru_urug]

if you are facing the lag, then install Custom Recovery & then Mike's custom kernel that fixes it.

ok...im on firmware V10C_00...that shouldnt be a problem right?
Also my android version is 2.2.1 I read that could be a problem.... pls tell me how to downgrade
and guide me through the rooting and custom rom part...I know its all available on the net..but i want to know from u guys experiences and which ROM is the best, performance-wise

Thanks

 

[coderunknown]

yes. ver 2.2.1 = V10c can't be rooted. heard that a new update is out (2.2.2) with SMS bug fix.

simply download v10b update & kdz updater & update as instructed in XDA forum. but before starting disable LG modem in device manager. else the downgrade process may stop in middle & you know the end result.

 

[guru_urug]

pls help me with this...

my serial number on the phone's box is 012KPMZ545451

[ROMS] Original LG Firmware list - xda-developers

my current versions are as follows
Android version
2.2.1
Kernel version
2.6.32.9
Build number
FRG83
s/w version
V10c-DEC-08-2010

which firmware version do i dwnload??

Its ok.....resolved. I successfully managed to downgrade to v10b aka android 2.2
had my heart in my mouth..when it took 3-4 min to reboot after the flashing! :O
phew!

 

[guru_urug]

I rooted and installed mik custom kernel
must say Im really impressed!!

My doubt is what is the difference between custom kernel and ROM?

I mean some ppl say they have installed mik's kernel over megatron ROM
How do I do that?

thanks

 

[coderunknown]

^^ well done. did you disabled LG modem first?

1. what is the difference between custom kernel and ROM?
A: are you familiar with PC? if yes, then you'll know kernal, else just take kernal as a link between (mobile) hardware & the android OS (or any other OS). custom kernal (for LG Optimus One) is an edited version of the kernal coded by LG for the O1 with some bugs removed or so. so kernal is clear i hope.

rom is just the program files compressed in a special way that can be installed by a mobile itself (or any updater). so custom rom is just like a custom kernal. edited to fix bug or speed up the whole process or add more feature.

2. I mean some ppl say they have installed mik's kernel over megatron ROM
How do I do that?
a: you mentioned that you installed mik custom kernal. do it same way or what are you asking?

 

[guru_urug]

No I hadnt disabled the modem driver...is it gonna be a problem? It was not mentioned in the kdz tutorial i found on xda forums

Im well read and have good knowledge of PC and tech (reading DiGiT )
Im just new to android and want to learn basics properly..."BRICK" sounds scary thats why
Thanks Sam.Shab you are very helpful

I asked abt megatron becoz...
shud i flash megatron first and then flash mik's kernal again?
OR
do I just flash megatron and it will be ok?

Also what is the latest megatron version?