Custom Kernel

Installing different kernels on your phone.


What is a kernel?
If you search the meaning of kernel you will get many techie defination of kernel. I will try to summarize all the those defination in a simple language.
Kernel manages the interaction between the hardware and the software.



Effects of installing Custom Kernel.
* Improved performance of phone.
* Improved Speed
* Battery performance.



Basically by installing custom kernel on the phone along with custom ROM your phone will be able outperform so lets get started.


List of well known Kernel's for P500


Franco's kernel for android 2.2 and 2.3 (non-official) roms
http://adf.ly/3HAAa ->BFS version for Performance/Better Gaming

Franco's Kernel for android 2.3.3 LG stock ROM and mik_os 6.6.1 cyanogen mod 7
http://adf.ly/3HABD

Goldenleaf_franco Kernel.v19.4-gbs.v18
(GBS is an modified version of franco.Kernel v19.4 with more battery life, zram support and some tweaks in kernel config,)
CFS v18a -> http://adf.ly/3HACt
BFS v18a -> http://adf.ly/3HADS

Mik_os's lag fix kernel
v1.0 -> http://adf.ly/3HAE6
v1.1 -> http://adf.ly/3HAEl
(PS: v1.1 has been reported by some users to have higher battery drain,so if any issues just flash v1.0)

LG Original/Stock Kernel
Download-> http://adf.ly/3HAFb



I would recommend franco's kernel / Goldenleaf it has all tweaks needed for p500.


Pre-Requisite:

* Rooted phone
http://adf.ly/3GwDq

* Custom Recovery installed
http://adf.ly/3GwIj



Instructions:
* Download any kernel's zip file from the above links.
* Place it on the sd card.
* Reboot into recovery.
* Select Install zip from sdcard.
* Select the zip file and flash it.
* Once the installation is done, wipe dalvik-cache & battery stats.
* Reboot the phone.


That's it you have installed custom kernel on your phone.

Hero of Sparta for LG optimus one

             Hero of Sparta for LG optimus one

You wake up alone on an unknown beach -- your boat and entire fleet missing... It's the beginning of an epic odyssey to find out just what game the gods are playing with you, King Argos. Your fate now lies in their hands. Battle like the fierce Spartan warrior you are to avoid a tragic death as you journey from the Oracle's Island to Atlantis and finally to the depths of the Underworld. You will fight the most phenomenal monsters from mythology, defy Cerberus and the Cyclops, and challenge the gods themselves! It's your chance to write your own legend... if you can survive this mythic adventure.

Download Link:

Installation + Game Data: Hero Of Sparta APK + Gamedata

Installation

*Download the Installation & Game data file and extract it on your computer.

* You will get an APK file along with the Gamedata folder.

* Install the game using APK file.

* Place the unzipped gamedata folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the game..!!

NOVA HD for Optimus One

                           NOVA HD for Optimus One

Join the fight for mankind's survival against the aggressive aliens known as Judges in this revolutionary sci-fi FPS. With Earth no longer able to sustain life, huge artificial satellites called "near-orbitals" were constructed for people to live on. To protect themselves, the near-orbitals banded together to form N.O.V.A., the Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance. Plunge into an unparalleled gaming experience!

Download Link:

Installation & Game Data: NOVA apk & Gamedata

Installation

*Download the Installation & Game data file and extract it on your computer.

* You will get an APK file along with the Gamedata folder.

* Install the game using APK file.

* Place the unzipped gamedata folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the game..!!

HAWX for Optimus One

                                  HAWX for Optimus One

2014. You are David Crenshaw and you work with ARTEMIS, a private military company. You are in charge of providing all necessary fire support to the elite Ghost Recon combat units. Your objective is to rid the world of dangerous terrorists who threaten global stability. The assault has begun! In a storyline adapted from Tom Clancy novels replete with plot twists, pilot one of the most powerful jet fighters in production to complete your mission. Dodge your enemies or destroy them with your missiles and discover levels where your flying skills are put to the test.

The game has been optimized to work on Optimus One.

Download Link:

Installation & Game Data: HAWX APK & Game Data

Installation

*Download the Installation & Game data file and extract it on your computer.

* You will get an APK file along with the Gamedata folder.

* Install the game using APK file.

* Place the unzipped gamedata folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the game..!!

Asphalt 5 for Optimus One

                              Asphalt 5 for Optimus One

Get in, start up and punch it in the fastest dream cars ever created by some of the most prestigious manufacturers in the world. Everything you've ever dreamed of doing behind the wheel is here! Stop dreaming and get in! THERE'S A DREAM CAR FOR YOU Take a ride in over 30 of the fastest, most prestigious cars you've ever dreamed of, from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi and Ducati. THE WORLD IS YOUR RACETRACK Highly polished HD graphics let you see every detail and animation of the track as you speed over snow, mud, dirt and more in 12 beautiful locations around the world including St. Tropez, Aspen and Las Vegas. Discover hidden shortcuts and jump off ramps! NEW WAYS TO PLAY Challenge yourself to 8 different racing events including Drift Contest, Cop Chase, Time Attack, Duel Mode, Last Man Standing and Escape.

Download Links:

Installation / APK file: Asphalt 5 APK

Gamedata: Asphalt 5 Gamedata

Installation

* Download the APK/Installation file and run it. Make sure you dont open the game after you have installed it.

* Download the gamedata file.

* Unzip the file on your computer you will get a folder.

* Place the unzipped folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the Game..!! Cheerrsss!!!

Assasins Creed for LG Optimus One

                    Assassins Creed for LG Optimus One

Jerusalem, 1191 AD. The Third Crusade between the Crusaders and Saracens is tearing the Holy Land apart. You are Altaïr, a Master Assassin sent by the Order of the Assassins on a quest to steal the Chalice from the Templars in order to end the Crusades. The fate of the Holy Land depends on you... Plunge into this direct prequel to the critically acclaimed Assassin's Creed™, offering rich gameplay and a well balanced mix of stealth, chaotic action, and puzzle-solving exploration in the midst of fully 3D-rendered, historical Middle Eastern environments of the Crusades.

The game has been optimized to work flawlessly on your Optimus One.
 

Download Links:
APK / Installation File: Assassins Creed APK

Gamedata : Assassins Creed Gamedata

Installation

* Download the APK/Installation file and run it. Make sure you dont open the game after you have installed it.

* Download the gamedata file.

* Unzip the file on your computer you will get a folder.

* Place the unzipped folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the Game..!! Cheerrsss!!!

Modern Combat Sandstorm for Optimus One

               Modern Combat Sandstorm for Optimus One

Assigned to Mission Sandstorm, your duty is to locate and annihilate a new terrorist cell setting up shop and recruiting foreign insurgents in a remote desert hot spot. This jarring first person shooter will equip you with the most sophisticated and powerful modern day weapons. 

The game has been optimized for Optimus One

Download Link:

APK / Installation File: Modern Combat APK

Game Data : Modern Combat Game Data

Installation

*Download the APK/Installation file and run it. Make sure you dont open the game after you have installed it.

* Download the gamedata file.

* Unzip the file on your computer you will get a folder.

* Place the unzipped folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the Game..!! Cheerrsss!!!

Gangster West Coast for Optimus One

                  Gangster West Coast for Optimus One

West Coast Hustle android mobile game,adventure,action,and with history game,
Move to the West Coast and immerse yourself in L.A. gang life with the new Gangstar. Explore more realistic environments than ever for a unique gameplay experience. Complete 50 different missions that combine the best of action games and driving games.

This game is based on similar lines of GTA:Vice City so you should fairly understand what the game is all about.

Download Links:

Installation & Game data link: Gangster West Coast Full Download

Installation

*Download the Installation & Game data file and extract it on your computer.

* You will get an APK file along with the Gamedata folder.

* Install the game using APK file.

* Place the unzipped gamedata folder on your sdcard under /gameloft/games/

* Enjoy the game..!! Hell Oh yeah...!!

NFS Shift for Optimus One

                     NFS Shift for Optimus One

Explode onto the circuit in NEED FOR SPEED SHIFTmobile game from EA Mobile and tear through the streets of Chicago, Tokyo, Italy & London! Drive the fastest, hottest cars around and earn points and trophies for your Aggressiveness, Precision & Style. Upgrade your ride with Top Speed, Handling, Acceleration, and Nitrous features as you race to defeat the world's top 3 professional drivers. 

The below game files has been optimized for Optimus one which saves space on your phone.

Download Link: 

Installation / APK File : NFS Shift APK

Game Data: NFS Game Data

Installation

*Download the APK/Installation file and run it. Make sure you dont open the game after you have installed it.

* Download the gamedata file.

* Unzip the file on your computer 

* Place the unzipped folder on your sdcard under /android/data/

* Hell Oh yeah

Dead Space for Optimus One

                 Dead Space for Optimus One

Dead Space is an over-the-shoulder sci-fi game where you play as Engineer Isaac Clarke who is sent to a giant mining ship to repair it. What he doesn't know is that the ship has had a run in with a mysterious alien artifact that has turned the crew, or what's left of the crew, into mutant aliens. You will be hacking and shooting your way through the ship, trying to figure out what happened and at some point surviving the whole ordeal. 

Download Files

APK / Installation File: Dead Space APK

Game Data: Dead Space Game Data

Installation

*Download the APK/Installation file and run it. Make sure you dont open the game after you have installed it.

* Download the gamedata file.

* Unzip the file on your computer 

* Place the unzipped folder on your sdcard under /android/data/

* Hell Oh yeah

Guerilla Bob for Optimus One

                 Guerilla Bob for Optimus One

Guerrilla Bob offers stunning visuals, cross-platform multiplayer, an arsenal of kick-ass weaponry, unique enemies, explosive ammunition and non-stop humor. 

It is an awesome game with great user rating and it works great on our Optimus One. Below are the links of optimized version of Guerrilla Bob which works perfectly fine on our devices.

Download Files:

Installation File / APK file :- Guerrilla Bob Installation File
Gamedata :- Guerrilla Bob Game Data

Instructions: 

*Download the APK/Installation file and run it. Make sure you dont open the game after you have installed it.

* Download the gamedata file.

* Unzip the file on your computer 

* Place the unzipped folder on your sdcard under /android/data/

* Run the game :) Cheersss!!!

Installing Custom ROM on Optimus One

What is ROM ?

ROM is referred to as OS which is installed on the phone. In this it is android, when you buy a new phone it has Android OS installed which is developed by the manufacturer of the phone and is generally referred to as "Stock ROM".

What is Custom ROM?

The biggest USP of Android is that it is highly customizable. Now what does mean to a layman, it means if you are not happy with any feature or function of the phone you can customize it if you have the knowledge of coding. It is similar to the concept wherein you are not happy with the ready-made clothes you get it tailor-made or get it customized. In a similar manner the many renowned developers are capable of creating the ROM/OS from scratch removing the unwanted apps & codes to make the phone work / perform faster.

As the OS is customized it is referred to as "Custom ROM"

The process of installing a custom ROM is just similar to the process where in you remove Win 98 from the computer and install Win XP [though it is not that time consuming]. So lets get started with installing a "Custom ROM".

Pre-requisites:

* ROM Manager [available in market]

* Custom ROM

CyanogenMod 7.1-RC1

[Download the 6.5.7 version]

CyanogenMMatt v1.1

[Download the 1.1 Version]

Make sure you thank the developers for their hard work by pressing the "THANKS" button.

There are N number of custom ROMS out there but the above two are the most stable ones. Which will get your phone upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3. The official Gingerbread version for Optimus one has been launched it makes the phone very slow and gives many reasons to hate the phone.

Installing the Custom ROM

* Download either of the above Custom ROM and place it on sd card.

* Using the ROM manager take a backup of your current ROM, which will make sure that your phone will come back to life if the installation has any problem.

P.S.: It requires around 400-500 mb space on sd card make sure you have enough space.

* Make sure you have the custom recovery installed, If you haven't followed the post here is the link

What is Custom Recovery? How to install it on your phone?

* Using the ROM manager select the option Reboot in Recovery.

The phone will then restart and give you some text which looks similar to the BIOS screen of the computer.

Note in custom recovery you cannot you touch screen you will have to use the hardware keys.

Volume keys works as UP & Down buttons.

Menu key works as Select.

Search Key works as Back.

* Once the phone is booted in recovery

Wipe the Dalvik-Cache

Wipe Data/Factory Reset

Wipe Battery Stats

* After you have wiped everything Select the option "Install zip from SD card."

Then Select the option Choose Zip from sdcard.

Locate the file and hit Menu button to confirm.

Once it is done just sit back and watch the phone as it will load all the file and will reboot.

It will take around 15-20 mins and it will boot with the new OS and interface. cherrsss...!!!

Questions & suggestions welcome.