How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile)
If you’ve rooted your LG Optimus F6 smartphone, then the next obvious step is to flash a custom recovery on it. Having a custom recovery helps flash custom ROMs, custom Mods, create backups, etc. So here’s how you can go about flashing a custom recovery on your Optimus F6 (T-Mobile):
I. Before You Begin:
1. You must be rooted before you can do this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile) procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.
2. Your device should have at least 60% of battery life left.
II. Downloading Required Files:
1. Recovery APK (Download link’s available in the first post)
III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile):
1. Download and place the Recovery APK onto your Desktop.
2. Turn ON the USB debugging option on your device by heading to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.
3. Enable the Unknown sources option as well by going to Menu>>Settings>>Security>>Unknown sources.
4. Connect your device to your PC via USB cable.
5. Copy the APK file over to the root of your SD card.
6. Once it’s been copied, disconnect your device from your PC.
7. Open the File Manager app on your device and install the APK you just copied to your device.
8. Once the app’s been installed, launch it from your App Drawer.
9. Hit Recovery apply button in the app.
10. Once it’s done, tap on REBOOT.
11. Your device should reboot into the recovery mode.
12. And you’re done!
Excellent! You’ve successfully flashed a custom recovery on your device and you should now be able to flash custom ROMs and Mods on your device!
IV. Flash a Custom ROM (Optional):
1. If you are ready to flash custom ROMs on your device, head to the How To Flash a Custom ROM on the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile) to learn how to do that.
Is this verified working? I ordered the MetroPCS F6 today because it has great hardware, 4.5 in touch screen, gorilla glass and the best for last: It was far cheaper than others after the rebate incentives. Add to that MetroPCS guarantees TRUE unlimited for $60 a month. Does anyone know if that $60 is all taxes and fees included? Seems I heard a rumor about that..
Any information is greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Hello Game On,
This has been confirmed to be working on the LG Optimus F6 (T-Mobile) device.
Thanks!
Excellent. I was going to go for the cheaper Optimus F3 but, once again, this site saved me from another android headache. Keep up the good work, Mahesh!
Glad we could help you!
Thanks!
I just rooted my t-mobile Optimus F6 and I can see Superuser listed in the apps. Now I’m trying to follow these directions for the custom recovery but I am hung up on #7. When I try to install the APK, it just says “File type not supported.” This phone is brand new, straight from the box and doesn’t have service to it or a SIM card in it. I did pop a 32 GB SDHC in it though. I’ve tried this twice now. Please help! What am I doing wrong?
Hello Andi,
Apparently it’s a file system issue. Please head to Menu > Settings > Security on your device and uncheck the box that says “Unknown sources”. You should then be able to install the APK without any issues.
Hope it helps!
Hello, i did everything correctly except when it goes into recovery. the logo comes out, aswell two more logos pop out and it looks glitchy. then the screen goes black and reappears with the logo and starts my phone back up normally. dont know what to do..help please :c