There are a lot of toolkits out there, and we’ve covered many of them. These include mskip’s Samsung toolkits, hasoon2000′s HTC toolkits, and WugFresh’s Nexus toolkits. While there are ways to do everything in the toolkits manually, having all that functionality in one package has saved a lot of people a lot of trouble. Now, there is a toolkit for the LG Optimus 2x.

XDA Senior Member spyrosk released the toolkit for the Optimus 2x, and it looks to be a pretty handy one. There are a lot of simple features, including built a NFFlash root method, backing up and restoring your internal SD card, extraction of KDZ and AP.bin files, and the LG Update Tool. Its most unique feature, though, is quick partitioning.

Going from Gingerbread to ICS involves more than just a change in Android. It also requires a change in the partition structure of the device. This toolkit lets users change from ICS partitions to Gingerbread partitions and vice versa for easy upgrading or downgrading.

This is definitely a toolkit to try out if you own the Optimus 2X. It’s easy to use, and a few of the features can be really useful to new users and experienced users alike. For additional details, check out the original thread.

The last time we brought you news about CyanogenMod 10 on the LG Optimus 2X, it was a patcher tool that fixed a myriad of issues. It helped CM10 fans fix a lot of issues with the ROM on the Optimus 2X, but it didn’t fix all of them. There is an audio bug during phone calls that prevents users from hearing people they’re talking to. Now, there may be a fix for it.

XDA Forum Member marsgod has released a patch that should fix the audio issue. As marsgod explains:

As you can see,
1. when the call start, the ril send
LGE_SET_CPATH 3
LGE_SET_CPATH 1 (if you make the call via headset, it will be LGE_SET_CPATH 2)
2. during the call session, the ril send
LGE_SET_CPATH 8
3. after ending the call , the ril send
LGE_SET_CPATH 0

so, I make a fix for the LGEInfineon.java(thank rmcc provide the original code, if I didn’t remenber wrong…), try to simulate this command sequence in it(not very accu, but I think it will be OK).

Unlike most patches that are released to XDA, this one actually isn’t something you can flash. Developers building ROMs from source have to slip that LGEInfineon.java into their source before compiling. Thus, only a few people have given this a try. So far, those who have added it to their build have said the patch is working pretty well, but more testing is needed. To help users test it out, XDA Senior Member lipisak has compiled a quick, dirty build for users to test on their devices.

For more details and the ROM download, go to the original thread.

While there are scores of useful mods out there, there are few that are more important than unbrick tools. There is a pretty useful one for some HTC devices, and most Samsung devices have a USB jig method. Now, the LG Optimus 2X has something analogous.

This actually isn’t the first unbrick method for the LG Optimus 2X. This tool is based off of prior efforts, such as this tool by XDA Senior Member Homero2. XDA Forum Member ProgMag has improved previous efforts by including a number of features. As ProgMag explains:

The main advantage that don’t exists in other tool, is that in this case is included factory misc and lgdrg partitions.

The tool includes useful tools such as NVFlash, and the associated ROM and recovery files. Users then run the flash.bat and follow the instructions. Afterward, users will have a fully functional device with ClockworkMod Recovery and a clean slate to go flashing again. Interestingly enough, the ROM included actually isn’t factory stock. It’s a CM10 nightly from November 5th. So those who want some AOSP goodness after unbricking will actually get it.

For more details, check out the original thread.

When a device gets an OS leak, it’s usually a precursor to an official OTA update. They aren’t always good to flash, but they can give developers advanced insight as to how the next update will be or a base upon which to start working. To put it another way, when firmware is leaked, it’s like opening a Birthday present a few days early: It’s just a taste of good things to come. LG Optimus 2x owners now have an application that will automatically search for such leaks.

Released by XDA Recognized Contributor Stefan Gündhör, the tool intelligently scans LG’s websites and lets users know when a new leak has been uploaded. Obviously, this is not for the feint of heart, as you should never flash a leak until it has been deemed safe to do so. However, developers and users alike can benefit from knowing when a leak has been uploaded.

The app is very simple to use. Download it, install it, run it, and it will keep tabs on LG and let you know when something has been uploaded. Also, it is not a brute force script, thanks to XDA Forum Member marsgod.

If you’d like to keep track of the latest leaks, look no further than the original thread.

Occasionally, a stock application or two doesn’t quite live up to the expectations of its end users. Whether it be an email application that isn’t themed to the rest of the operating system, mismatched overscroll glow colors, or simply an application that isn’t performing performing as well as it could, there is always room for improvement. For those carrying the LG Optimus 2x, you now have the ability to make said improvement in at least one application.

XDA Senior Member |ErosizeD| presents BR CameraMOD, which takes the stock camera and camcorder experience and gives it a reavamp. To start, the camera is now capable of taking higher quality pictures, and the camcorder can churn out a higher frame rate. How much higher depends on the resolution, but the stock 9 Mbps bitrate cap  has now been replaced with 36 Mbps.

Higher Bitrates from 9 to 36mbps ( im trying to set 40mbps but the camera is weird )

While the modification is already quite an improvement over the stock camera and camcorder, that is not all |ErosizeD| has planned. In future releases, the bitrate should be boosted to 40 instead of 36, allowing for even higher quality and less blurry motion. However, the mod is not without its bugs. The current bugs reported so far include:

Sometimes the FPS went down to 24 or less when recording at ultra high bitrates.
Some kind of artifacts when zooming ( only sometimes ).
The phone may freeze if you dont have a fast micro SD ( when writing the video )
Some resolutions havent adjusted bitrate.

So if you can get beyond the issues, this is a fantastic improvement over the stock offering and should be taken advantage of.

For additional information, download links, discussion and more, check out the BR CameraMOD thread. As usual, don’t forget to make a backup prior to installation in case you need to revert to the stock camera app.