[INFO][L7] Development Thread - Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development

LG Optimus L7
Due to the original thread created by BGDonLINE (Maintained by pkatsaras) being a bit unorganized over time I have decided to create a new thread to hopefully give new users a place to go.
Notice: I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your device and anything that you choose to do is your responsibility
The L7 has had its bootloader unlocked thanks to payback and bryk2010 on the 4pda.ru forums, and cwm thanks to many users on the previous thread (thanks will be given once I figure out all those involved)
[I will post any important Information regarding the L7 if need be right here and will change the title if it is important]
Post 2: Custom ROM List
Post 3: Instructions to unlock Bootloader and flash CWM [Updates regarding CWM and Kernel will be found here]
Post 4: Flashing and Rooting Stock Firmware’s
Let me know if anything is missing
CM10 is now available as nightlies (Warning these are early builds and may be unstable) These are CWM Flashable Click Here (As far as I know this must be flashed over V10K)
Thanks to pkatsaras for maintaining the original thread it is a valuable source of information ​

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Custom/Rooted Stock ROM List:
KDZ Flasher
Cyan-Optimus by Abhinandh Ajay
SimpleBlue by SNX
V10K Stock, Rooted, Unlocked Bootloader, CWM, Deodexed KDZ Flashable by Homero2
Rooted and Deodexed V10J Stock (Spain) by -XoRoX-
CWM
Stock V10K Rooted, Zipaligned and Deodexed by usmandreat - (WiFi Fix - CWM Flashable)
CyanogenMod 10 Nightlies thanks to payback and any others involved (Flash over V10K only) (Link Above)
I will add more as I find them, Feel free to let me know of any not on the list ​

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Instructions for flashing Bootloader and CWM
(I am unsure if Root is needed although I would expect it to before this so if you encounter issues root your phone)
1. Download L7_CWM.zip (credits to NormanD for zip)] and extract it to C:
2. Plug you L7 into the computer via USB cable. Make sure you have USB debugging enabled.
3. Go into the C:\L7CWM folder and run Flash_Bootloader.bat your phone will then restart once it has run Flash_Recovery.bat – Once these are both done you will have the unlocked bootloader and touch recovery
WARNING: Flashing a Stock Recovery will remove both of these

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Flashing and Rooting Stock Firmwares
You can download any Stock Firmware from the link below
LG Optimus L7 - Stock Firmware List
Guide to flashing KDZ downloaded
1) Download this folder -> KDZ_FWFLASHER.zip and unzip it
2) Download the latest drivers for the device from LG site (Windows USB Drivers) -> www.lg.com
3) Enable USB Debugging mode on you device
4) Go System Settings -> Connectivity -> PC Software
5) Open the folder you unzipped the KDZ and run the file KDZ_FWD_UPD.exe
6) Close the device and put it in Emergency Mode (Push Volume Up+Power at the same time until the device vibrates and then release them)
7) Plug the device in the PC via USB
8) Go to the KDZ screen at your PC and choose Type: 3GQCT and Phone Mode: EMERGENCY
9) In the unzipped fiolder above, choose the file .kdz you've downloaded from the website
10) Click Launch software update and the flashing begins.
Rooting Instructions
For V10A, C and I (Make work on others but untested)
Download V10ACIROOT.7z, extract it the with your phone plugged in and development mode active run RUNME.bat
Your phone will now be rooted
I will post the hard way at a later time

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Placeholder (Just in Case)

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Thanks Man!!!!! :good::good:
only one little question what are the button combination to enter in CWM ?

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Not sure will ask now
Sent through my Galaxy S from the back of a magical flying potato

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turn off the phone than push vol + , vol - , home button and power button in the same time and keep pushed until phone shows lg logo and vibrate, after vibrate release the all buttons..
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Latrop said:
turn off the phone than push vol + , vol - , home button and power button in the same time and keep pushed until phone shows lg logo and vibrate, after vibrate release the all buttons..
Sent through my Galaxy S from the back of a magical flying potato
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thanks for quick reply!
One Noob Question
will i lose my CWM recovery if i flash firmware though KDZ?

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Yes
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Latrop said:
Yes
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One question, can we root v10k?

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Yes, check the post #1844 at the LG Optimus l7 development thread for a step by step guide

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Can I use this on a LG L7 p708? from Mexico?...
thanks

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As far as I know it has different hardware so no but I'll double check on that
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CM9 and 10 released I will update main post in the next hour or two
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I installed this CM 10 on my wife's LG P708G, but I cant use the camera, anyone knows how to make it work?

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You'll have to reflash stock there is no cm10 for p708
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To the OP, thanks for making this thread it helps a lot of noobs out there.
Since you started this I would like to request or suggest if you dont mind. Can you add also some of the developments of LG L7 from 4pda.ru.
By this, it will much easier for non russian to understand and also we dont need to go to translator.
Here's the link:
1. LG Optimus L7 - Flashing Cyanogen Mod (OS 4.1.2)
2. Embellishments LG Optimus L7, Font replacement, icons, and various tweaks and modifications
And lastly, it would be nice no questions here. This should be more of a guide and tutorials. Q&A should be ask on the proper forum.
Thanks and hope it not too much for you.

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I don't have time to edit this thread due to exams if a moderator sees this could you close it, its out of date now anyway
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