Increase Internal Memory Of LG Optimus L3 E405 - Link2SD

How To Increase the Internal Memory Of LG L3 E405 Using Link2SD

LG L3 E405 is a budget level Dual Sim android phone working on android 2.3.6. Its fan base was smaller than its brother the E400.

Its main features are;

• Android v2.3 (Gingerbred) OS
• 3.2 MP Primary Camera
• 3.2-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
• 800 MHz Processor
• FM Radio
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

Downloads:

Link2SD Apk- link Link2SD Playstore - link Mini tool Partition Wizard -link

Let's Begin:

• Download MiniTool Partition Wizard From Internet

• Install it in your PC and run it.

• Now unmount your SD card and using any card reader connect it to your PC.
  You can view your SD card from Minitool partition ( try to reload if not present)

 

• Next Right Click on your SD card and select "Delete" from the menu. Keep in mind that this will delete all your Data present on your SD card. We have already warned you to backup important information before doing these steps.

•  Now right click on SD card and select "Create" . Create a FAT (not fat32) PRIMARY partition and choose the smallest size possible.

• Then create a EXT2 PRIMARY partition of 1 GB (not bigger) which will be used with Link2SD.

• Create a FAT32 partition for the remaining space left on the SD card, by the same way you created EXT2.

• Click the “Apply” button on the top left corner and wait for it to finish the process. Done.

• Put back your SD card to your phone and switch it on.

• Open Link2sd. You will be prompted to choose between ext2, ext3, ext4 and FAT32. Select ext2. (ext4 is also working in my case, try if working for u)

• It will say mount script created. Reboot your phone now.

• Open link2sd and if the message doesn’t show up, you succeded.

• Go to Link2sd>Settings>check the autolink (to automatically move apps upon installation) (Optional).

 

• If you already have some apps, select “move to phone” then after moving select “Create Link” (be sure to check the three files: app, dalvic-cache and library files).

There you go, you have successfully Increased your internal memory by linking a part of your SD card using LinkSD.

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Install CWM/Stock Recovery On LG Optimus L3 E405

How To Install CWM Recovery On LG L3 E405

We have Already seen how to root your LG L3 E405. In this article we will see how to install a custom recovery (CWM). 

Here is the link to How to Root LG L3 E405 -- Link

Warning:

• Rooting Voids Warranty. We are not responsbile for any damages occured to your device.
• Make sure you have at least 60% battery charge left.

Let's Begin:

• Download terminal emulator from links and install it to your E405 -(google play) - (apk)

• Download the Recovery file from the link.   CWM    StocK
  

• Connect your E405 to pc in mass storage mode and move/copy 'cwmrecovery.img' to Internal SD (1GB)

• Run the Terminal Emulator (see video tutorial for ease, links below)

• Now, type the following commands-

after $ type
su (press enter) (terminal'll ask for superuser permission, grant it)
you'll see this
#
now type after #
dd(single space here)if=/sdcard/cwmrecovery.img(single space here)of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 (press enter)
above command should look like this in terminal-

$ su
# dd if=/sdcard/cwmrecovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17

• you'll see 'some records in some records out etc etc', press the back soft-key to exit the terminal.

• you can use 'recoverystock.img' by just replacing 'cwmrecovery.img' in all commands.

• You can reboot to recovery by pressing and holding volume up (or down, hard reset gone, you can use recovery to reset your phone now) when the device is powering on.

Video Tutorial:

 

 

Thanks to Sudeep Duhoon.

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Root Your LG L3 E405 Dual SIM With SuperOneClick

How To Root Your LG L3 E405 Dual SIM

We have already seen how to root LG L3 E400. I didn't have access to E405 at that time. So I am posting the method to root LG L3 E405 (Dual SIM). The process requires the use of SuperOneClick. Rooting process is quite simple almost identical to E400, requires a PC/laptop.

Warning:

• Rooting Voids warranty. Do this at your own risk.
• We are not responsible for any damage happened to your device.

Requirements:

• Lg E405 and  OEM USB cable
• PC/Laptop with windows 
• Little bit of patience
• Disable Antivirus while doing these steps 

 

Let's Begin:

• Download and install LG USB drivers - Link

• Download SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip from the link - Link

• Extract SuperOneClick to desktop or any drive.

• Connect your device to PC through data cable and connect in PC Software Mode.

• Now on your E405, go to Settings-> Applications-> Development-> Enable USB Debugging.

• Go to the folder where you have extracted SuperOneClick and run SuperOneClick.exe

• From the new window , tick the " rageagainstthecage " and the click on " ROOT".

• Wait till you can see rooted message and it will ask you to run a superuser command. Choose Yes.

• Close SuperOneClick, Disconnect your Device. You can see a new app in there 'Super User', run it. If it starts,Congrats, you are rooted but if it get force closed, then just connect device with usb debug enable and run superoneclick again with rageagainstthecage as mentioned above, this time you'l be rooted.

You have successfully Rooted your LG L3 E405 Dual SIM. Stay tuned for more tweaks and updates on 405.

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UnBrick LG Optimus L3 E400-Stock Firmware Using KDZ Updater

How to Unbrick Your LG Optimus L3 E400 -Stock Firmware

You might have bricked your LG L3 during Cyanogen or other ROM installations or during Rooting process . Here is the method to Unbrick your precious LG L3 and bring it to stock. 

Note: This method can also be used by non-bricked people who wishes to to return to stock firmware. For them, just enable USB debugging on your device, Turn it off afterwards and continue with the steps as mentioned.

Requirements:

• Download and install LG PC Suite & USB Driver--Link
• Download Stock Firmware according to your country --Link ( if you didnt get the file, please refresh again and again. I had to do it for about 7 or 8 times )
• Download KDZ updater--Link
• Install msxml file found in the KDZ updater folder. The Restart Your PC. ( This will solve the wparam 100 and lparam 6 issue)

  

 

Let's Begin:

• Get your device into emergency mode --->remove the battery and put is back again and then press vol UP + vol DOWN + power button at once.Then wait for a vibration. Now you will see a emergency mode written on yellow background.

 

• Connect your LG L3 to your PC using USB cable.

 

• Next open KDZ updater (Run as Administrator only) and select >>  Type: 3GQCT -- PhoneMode:DIAG 

 

• Select the .kdz firmware file that you have downloaded in the KDZ file section.

 

• We are ready to start the process. Click on the "Launch software update" , it will take some time to finish. If everything goes okay, then you will see a "Finished" message in log. Now your phone has been switched off from Emergency mode.

 

• Next ,turn it on. This will also take some time. Don't worry, its normal the first time.    

You have successfully completed unbricking process.!

feel free to comment.

 

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How To Increase Memory On LG L3 E400 Using Link2SD

Increase System Memory Of Your LG E400-Using Link2SD

 

Why You Should Do This?

Lg Optimus L3 E400 is a great entry level smartphone. It has a larger fan base. It possess a 832MHz CPU, Adreno 200 GPU for quality gaming and has 384 MB RAM. It has 1 GB internal SD and Supports External SD. But the major problem is that it possess about close to 200 MB system memory which is actually the available space for installing apps. Which is a great bummer!

I mean, just look at the specs, every other aspects of this phone will make it a great choice for an entry level android phone.Memory is an issue for those people who really like to have the liberty of installing many apps including gamers. Here is a way to increase your system memory using Link2SD. I have tried this method earlier with HTC explorer a310e and was working like a charm. Now with certain modifications i was able to make it work out on LG L3 E400.

 

Warning: 

 

• This method requires your phone to be rooted ; Check for rooting: Root LG L3 E400
• You must have atleast 60% of your battery left before doing these steps
• You must backup all your important data as you are about to create partitions and stuffs on your SD card.
• You must have ClockworkMod installed on your L3 ; Check- Install CWM On LG L3
• Enable " USB Debugging" and " Allow Mock Locations" On Development Settings of your device.

Instructions-Must Read

 

 

 

Let's Begin:

 

Part A

• First enter recovery menu after rebooting( Press Vol Down+Home+Power Button)

 

• From recovery mode, select " Wipe Data/Factory Reset" after that, select "Wipe Cache Partition" to wipe all your cache.

 

• Next from "Advanced" settings, select "Wipe Dalvik Cache" .

• Next reboot your device from main menu.

Part B

• Download MiniTool Partition Wizard From Internet-Download

 

•  Install it in your PC and run it.

• Now unmount your SD card and using any card reader connect it to your PC.
  You can view your SD card from Minitool partition ( try to reload if not present)

 

• Next Right Click on your SD card and select "Delete" from the menu. Keep in mind that this will delete all your Data present on your SD card. We have already warned you to backup important information before doing these steps.

• Now right click on SD card and select "Create" .

 

• Next from the Create New Partition Box, set File System : "FAT32". Here you must allocate the size you wish to utilize as internal memory . Then press "OK". ( leave some space for second partition 512+MB to your wish)

 

• Now, repeat the above process again, but this time choose Create As: "Primary" and then change file system to ext2. ( you can also try ext3/ext4) But ext2 is much stable. This new partition will be the space utilized for storing your downloaded apps. Press OK to continue.

PartC

• After partitioning SD, insert it into LG E400. 

 

• Download Link2SD from playstore and install it on your device.

 

• Next you have to run Link2SD. You will be greeted with a box in which you have to select the format for your second partition. Choose " ext2" and press OK.

 

• It will immediately give a message to restart your phone. Press OK to Restart.

 

• Now select "settings" at the bottom of link2sd. In the settings tab, tick-"Autolink", Autolink Notifications" and then select install location as "External". After that select Power OFF option

• Reboot Your Phone when this process completes. Its done. Now use Multi Select and select all the apps to transfer. You can Select the Apps one by one also.Once you have selected all the required apps press "Actions" button. It Will Give You a new window. Select " Create Link".In Create link window tick all the options and press OK.

 

Your Apps are now moved to SD card.

 

Please comment about any compatibility issues as i had custom kernels on my LG L3 and CM9.

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How To Overclock LG Optimus L3 E400 Cyanogenmod 9

OverClock Your LG L3 E400 Custom Kernel 

[ Root Required ]

LG Optimus L3 E400 is a great affordable budget android device. We have seen how to root this great device and even saw how to install CM9 Custom ROM on L3.

This device has a great 832Mhz CPU and Adreno 200 GPU. This kernel update is for those who have installed CM9 in their LG l3 E400. This kernel update will allow you to overclock the cpu to a maximum 1.1GHz clock speed. It also stabilizes the Adreno GPU. It also supports zram, swap, USB fix, Camera Fix etc.

Warning:

• Please Read the steps carefully and execute them exactly as said here.
• The device for installation Must Be Rooted - Check This : Root LG L3 E400
• You must have Cyanogenmod 9 installed- Check this: Install CM9 in LG L3 E400
• We aren't Responsiblie for any damage occurred to your device. Do at your own risk
• This method is tested and working fine in CM9 L3

Downloads:

Overclock_ Kernel

How To Install:

• Download the above kernel.zip file

• Copy the zip file to your SD card.

• Next you have to reboot your phone

• Enter CWM recovery mode

•  select "install zip from sd card" and select the kernel file. ( No need to wipe anything; cache, dalvik...etc)

• Reboot your device and Its done!

Install any CPU overclock  app from the playstore, and you are ready to overclock your LG L3 E400.
I prefer SetCPU/No Frills CPU. You can choose any you like.

Note: Don't jump the clock setting by a large margin, move the slider bit by bit and check whether its stable. It has few problem like restarting when clocked above 1 GHz.


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Root LG Optimus L3 E400 Smartphone

How To Root LG Optimus L3 E400- Gain Super-user Access

Update: New Download Link For Windows Root-file have been provided.

LG has done a great job introducing mid-range Optimus phones such as L3 into the smartphone market. Its an affordable budget android device. LG Optimus L3 e400 is one of the best entry level android smartphones available on the market. It has got some cool features and specs like 800+Mhz processor , Adreno 200 GPU for gaming ,which most of budget android phones lack.It has a 3.2" QVGA screen. Touch Screen Quality is good. 

Need a way to maximize performance and unlock this phone. Unlock the full potential of this phone via rooting.

Here is how we can unroot an L3 easily. 

Before You Start: 

• You should be aware that  rooting an android device will make its warranty void.
• You should download all required drivers- Drivers can be downloaded from below.

Download Required Driver:

• Here you can download all required files for rooting process- USB Drivers, Windows/Linux Root Files.
• Select Required Files for your OS

Download Windows Root File-New Link! Linux Root File USB Drivers

 

Let's Get Started:

• Extract that file on any desired folder. 

• Connect your Phone to PC

• Select PC Software and turn on USB Debugging wait until your pc detect your phone. Menu>>Settings>>Applications>>Development>>USB debugging.

• Click file "run.bat" ( Windows ) or run "run.sh" via terminal ( Linux ). Wait until it finishes.

Rooting Process is finished . If you want to check whether rooting  is success, then go to android app drawer and search for an app called "superuser" with a green skull logo. If present then your entire rooting process was a success.

 

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