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LG Optimus G gets its bootloader unlocked

Posted: 21 Nov 2012, 04:43, by Ray S.

Categories: AT&T AT&T Sprint Sprint LG LG Android Android Hacks & Mods Hacks & Mods

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LG Optimus G gets its bootloader unlocked

Users of LG's marvelous smartphone, the Optimus G, who also happen to be fond of unlocking bootloaders, rooting, and such kind of dirty stuff, can now finally get to work, as XDA user... seriously, guys, what would all geeks do it there wasn't XDA?... Anyways, so XDA user thecubed has come up with a new tool, called Project FreeGee.

Project FreeGee can currently unlock the bootloaders of the AT&T and Sprint Optimus G. thecubed promises to continue adding other variations of the powerful smartphone to the list, with the Canadian and Korean ones being next.

We'd like to note that unlocking device bootloaders is for advanced users only, who - as they say - know what they are doing. If you know nothing about the pros and cons of unlocking a bootloader, then you most probably don't need to mess with this stuff.

Those who understand the risks can find the tool by visiting the source link. How many of you guys actually have an Optimus G?

source: XDA

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1. AliNSiddiqui posted on 21 Nov 2012, 05:47 0 0

So no international version for now? :/

2. IHateApple posted on 21 Nov 2012, 07:33 3 0

My GOD!! THEY DID IT! THEY f**kING DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now release the potential of he damn phone!

3. Doakie posted on 21 Nov 2012, 08:51 1 0

Don't have one yet. Hoping to get one sometime soon. But I have to buy it used, I gave my wife my upgrade so she could get a Note 2.

If it wasn't for my Sprint line being my second cellphone I wouldn't even consider the Optimus G. Fixed batteries are a deal breaker for me normally. Because I kill my work GS3 batteries so fast during my work days that I always need to swap out my battery halfway through the day. So luckily the Optimus G would be a backup play toy. I can't wait to get my hands on it again...so sexy.

4. nyamo posted on 21 Nov 2012, 11:30 0 0

sounds like they are still having issues with LG and the security lock down, so be aware of the risk and always make a backup first

6. ilkinandr92 posted on 21 Nov 2012, 12:43 0 0

LG Security has been removed in new update FreeGee v0.5 have fun all. Props to Shelnutt2 =)

5. unscrew posted on 21 Nov 2012, 12:40 0 0

Picked my Optimus G up at Best Buy yesterday for $100 !!!! This is awesome news!

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