Disqus
For some reason LG decided to ship the Optimus G with a locked bootloader. We don’t get this since this is pretty much a non-Google branded version of the Nexus 4, which is a open as a device can be.
Anyway, Android community doesn’t like this and few folks who know what they’re doing decided to do something about it. So the bootloader unlock tool was born, allowing Optimus G owners to hack their way to the system and customize it the way they always wanted (but couldn’t do so).
XDA-Developer member “thecubed” unveiled Project FreeGee, which at the moment works with Korean and American versions of the device, only. However, the list of country-specific models will keep growing and the next in line is Canadian Optimus G.
After unlocking the phone, you can install any ROM you want, including the “basic one” which ships with the Nexus 4.
This isn’t something everyone should be doing since messing with custom ROMs can void your warranty. If that’s not a problem, you are free to join the conversation at XDA-Developer forums. Let us know how that works for you…
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
