How to Update LG Optimus G with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware [How to Install and Video Demo]
Powerful performance, innovative cross-tasking and brilliant comes with LG Optimus G, but this smartphone would become more innovative if Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean runs it. Update your Optimus G to Android 4.2.2 and get all the latest features.
Avatar ROM provides both CyanogenMod 10.1 and MIUI theme function together with the features of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware.
Avatar ROM features:
- Theme Chooser with Google Play Store theme
- Bazooka Launcher
- Messaging app theme
- Boot Animation theme
- Tons of themes for Font
- Over-the-Air updater
- Supports complex unlock gestures
- Weebo app
- Theme editor
Warning: Avatar ROM is a custom ROM which may void the device's warranty. Installing this ROM may also damage your device; read and follow the instructions carefully to prevent damaging the handset. Do this at your own risk.
Requirements:
- LG Optimus G E975 and it must be rooted.
- Battery level must be at least 50 per cent to avoid power interruption.
- Enable USB debugging mode on your device.
- Make a backup of all your personal setting and data files on your handset.
- Download and install USB drivers of LG Optimus G on your computer.
- Install a custom recovery on your handset such as ClockworkMod or TWRP.
- Download the Avatar ROM Android 4.2.2 and Google Apps on your computer.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect your LG Optimus G to the computer using a USB cable.
2. Copy the custom ROM and Google Apps zip file on the SD card of your Optimus G but do not extract them.
3. Switch off the device and disconnect it from the computer.
4. Reboot the device into Recovery mode. Press Volume down key twice before powering the device.
5. Inside the Recovery mode, create a backup of the current ROM. Select "backup and restore > backup."
6. Now select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition."
7. After the complete wipe, select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card" then choose the Avatar ROM and confirm its installation. Do the same with Google Apps package.
8. Once the installation complete, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now." Wait till the device finishes its first boot which usually lasts up to 5 minutes.
Well done! Your LG Optimus G is now running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Avatar ROM.
For any comments and issues, send your feedback to the Avatar ROM XDA thread.