Install CyanogenMod 9 based ICS 4.0.3 on LG Optimus One P500

Popular mid range LG Android phone “LG Optimus One P500” users can now run the ICS based ROM on CyanogenMod9.It is made by XDA member lupohirp and not the official update neither from LG nor from CyanogenMod 9 ROM.This ROM will surely give you the desired Look and Feel like Ice Cream Sandwich.Follow our step by step tutorial to install ICS on LG Optimus P500 but before that make sure to backup all your files.

Prerequisites to Install Cyanogen9 based ICS ROM for Optimus One P500

1. Take complete backup of all your files,which include contacts,APN settings,SMS,call logs using Astro File Manager and Backup & Restore App[SMS Backup].
2. Battery above 60%.
3. Enable USB Debugging (Settings >Applications >Development > USB Debugging).
4. Turn-Off Antivirus and Firewall.

Warning : If you are not familiar with Custom ROMS, Firmwares and Overclocking etc concepts,Please don’t try these things on your mobile phone or Tab before proper knowledge.It is very unlikely but TechTuple is not responsible for any damage happened to your phone while updating.We can only help and assist you if you face any difficulties.

Features of ICS 4.0.3 CyanogenMod 9 ROM for LG Optimus One P500
Full H/W Acceleration
Bluetooth
3D
Full Touchscreen (Special Thanks to Arjen for pointing me at the patch)
Sensors (Accelerometer)
Audio
CM Native Screenshot application
Compatible with all recoveries
Wi-Fi
Hardware Lights
Google Sync
Google Play
Overclocking enabled
Gmail
Browser Support
GPS
Radio Interface Layer (RIL) (Data/Calls/Texts)
Offline Charging
USB Mass Storage
Not Working Features
Camera (without previews)
Gallery

ScreenShots of CyanogenMod 9 based ICS ROM on LG Optimus One P500

How to Install CyanogenMod 9 Based ICS 4.0.3 on LG Optimus One

1. Download the ROM and Gapps zip file from XDA development thread.
2. Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable and Copy the downloaded zip files to the root of your Sdcard.
3. Now,Disconnect your phone from PC and power it down.
4. Reboot your device into recovery mode by pressing Home button + Volume Lower button + Power Button concurrently.
5. Take “nandroid” backup during recovery mode.
6. Now Wipe cache, dalvik cache and data when you are in recovery. This is accomplished to avoid force close issues.
7. Choose Install ZIP from sdcard >Choose zip from SD card and choose the ZIP file you copied to Sdcard in Step Three and flash it.
8. Return and choose “Reboot system now”.
By following the above steps you can easily install CyanogenMod 9 based ICS ROM on LG Optimus One P500.Just drop your queries in comments if you face any problem while installing it.