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title: Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 on LG GT540 Optimus
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published_at: '2011-07-19T00:00:00Z'
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author: Joren
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# Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 on LG GT540 Optimus

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I have upgraded the operating system on my LG GT540 Optimus from the stock Android 1.6 to Android Gingerbread 2.3.4. I followed this [updgrade procedure](http://androidforums.com/optimus-gt540-all-things-root/352239-android-2-3-4-gingerbread-lg-gt540-new-method.html).

It is well worth it to spend some time upgrading the phone, especially from 1.6. Everything feels a lot faster and the upgraded applications, e.g. Gallery, are nicely improved.

The main reason I upgraded my phone is to get the open source accessory development kit (ADK) for Android working. I got the [DemoKit application](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/usb/adk.html#running-demokit) working after some time but need to do some more experiments to see if the hardware actually works: I am waiting for a USB Host Shield for Arduino. To be continued...

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