Android Central

Android developer Nick7 would like to introduce the Reborn ROM for the LG Optimus S.  He has pulled some of the best features from ThunderROM and nROM and created a high-performance ROM for the Optimus S that is very reliable.

Requirements

Your phone must be rooted, have a custom recovery, and be running the VD baseband. No exceptions. Anything less and the ROM won't work properly. To check baseband, go to Menu > Settings > About phone > Baseband version. It should end with VD. Any questions pertaining to rooting should go to the [How-To] root thread. If you are already rooted and just need to update your baseband, go to the [How-To] Update Baseband thread.

Features/Changelog

v2
+ Technical

  • Picasticks v7 kernel - thanks picasticks
  • Changed governer to ondemand

+ Visual

  • Added themed notification power widget - thanks JsChiSurf (for the mod) and 96blkgsr (for porting advice)
  • Increased transition speeds - thanks k0nane (for the script)
  • Removed usb debugging notification - thanks jholm7 (for the tip)
  • GPS and hotspot icons changed
  • Added boot animation
  • Network name changed to "Reborn ROM"
  • Themed genie widget
  • Removed vm button in dialer and made call button larger. Long press 1 for voice mail

+ Application

  • Removed file expert. We recommend that you download it from the market for free
  • Power control application for controlling some toggles - thanks JsChiSurf
  • Removed spare parts because transition speed is set to fast by default

+ Other

  • Fixed ringtone being silent after fresh flash
  • Named ROM. Nameless ROM was already taken
  • NoIQagent.zip now pushed to SD card
  • Fixed missing widgets in LG launcher on fresh flash
  • Set up wizard on fresh flash

 

Known Issues

The launcher doesn't play nice with different LCD density's because the PNG's do not scale. Default density is 160. If you'd like to change your density you will need to use a different launcher/home replacement. This is not something we are looking into changing.

For more information, download links, and especially to thank the developers, visit the Reborn ROM thread in the Android Central forums.

Recent Reborn ROM for the LG Optimus S Stories

LG Thunder source
Article

LG releases Optimus S Gingerbread source, no sign of the update just yet
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 29, 2011
LG has released the Kernel source and assorted GPL bits for the Gingerbread build on their Optimus S device.  No reports of anything showing in the LG updater tool just yet, and rumor says mid-Se...
Optimus S themes
Article

Give your Optimus S a new look from the Theme Team
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 14, 2011
If you're rocking an Optimus S on Sprint, and we know a lot of you are, here's one more reason to hack the daylights out of it -- the Theme Team.  Android Central developers jstntp and jondevere ...
Reborn ROM
Article

ROM Announcement: Reborn ROM for the LG Optimus S
by Jerry Hildenbrand
May 22, 2011
Once again our resident LG Optimus S expert has cooked up some goodness for the little powerhouse from LG and Sprint.  Using parts of his previous work, and a mind-melding technique with a few ot...
Article

Sprint announces the Green Sprint ID pack
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 15, 2011
To go along with the eco-friendly Samsung Replenish, Sprint has announced the availability of the Green Sprint ID pack.  This will give access to applications and mobile content to help you "...
Article

Sprint LG Optimus S about to hit $20
by Phil Nickinson
Apr 08, 2011
What's better than a $50 LG Optimus S on Sprint? How about a $20 LG Optimus S on Sprint. Hard to argue with that for what is an above average mid-level Android smartphone. Our only thi...
more