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A hack has been released that lets users turn an LG Optimus G into a perfect simulation of a Nexus 4, removing LG’s custom interface from the Optimus G and sticking it on the standard, untouched default Android code we see on Nexus devices.
The hack, put together by some very clever XDA forum users, completely converts an Optimus G to a Nexus 4, overwriting everything, changing the partitions and letting users install the official Nexus 4 ROMs in future. It’s a complete switch.
There’s one problem in doing this, though. The newly created Nexus 4 will only report 8GB of user storage space, meaning half the Optimus 8′s 16GB of memory will disappear. And it’s a bit of a dodgy hack, so the usual disclaimers about completely ruining your phone in the process apply. [XDA via Engadget]
Give it a day or so, the devs will iron out any problems.
Cool
doing this will allow on 8GB of Storage, no LTE, the camera megapixels will be capped, but it will be Vanilla Android
Give it until the 1st of February, they’ll have this sorted
Can you even buy the LGOG in this country?
Just install Paranoid Android android tbh.
Still can’t get a Nexus4 off the Google site! OUT OF STOCK continues.
I’ve got a galaxy Nexus you can have. It’s got 4.2 on it.
Whats wrong with it?
Nothing, It also comes with 2 spare batteries and a case. I can have it rooted in advance for you if you like.
So what is the reason you’re selling it? Which one is it – 8GB or 16GB? And cost?
I’m selling it because I have a nexus 4, It’s 16gb and I am asking £200 for it.
Checked with the missus and she definitely wants to hang on for the Nexus 4! Appreciate the offer on the Nexus. It may be a long wait at this rate.
Not to rub it in but my bro got his the other day. He had it on pre-order. At least they’re trickling out. He’s well pleased with it and said it was worth the wait. Hang in there Sharky.
Does the LG Optimus G have a MicroSD card slot? What about wireless charging?