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Geek Culture / AGK For Android - Now I just need 2.3 on my A855...

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GIDustin
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Posted: 15th Nov 2011 03:58
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So I really wanted to make apps for my original Motorola Droid A855. I got the Android player yesterday and it won't run. It needs Android 2.3, and my phone only has 2.2. AFAIK, 2.3 isn't going to be released for the A855.

So, do I need a new phone? If so, I might as well have a go at forcible putting 2.3 on my current one right? Any suggestions?

Can't believe I am possible going to get a new phone just so I can play games on it. I feel so nerdy...
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Oolite
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Posted: 15th Nov 2011 04:18
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You could always root it and boot up the pure android OS. Each carrier likes to modify android slightly and that is why updates get delayed. I did it with my HTC Desire a while back, but i booted some completely custom firmware to play around with.
There are plenty of tutorials around on the internet for rooting and installing custom firmware on various phones.
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The Wilderbeast
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Wow, AppGameKit really requires 2.3? I have exactly the same phone as you, you'll be pleased to know that you can get 2.3 by putting CyanogenMod on it:
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/motorola-droid


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BatVink
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Posted: 15th Nov 2011 12:50
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I'm running CyanogenMod on my HTC Wildfire, just so I can have 2.3 and AGK.

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GIDustin
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Took awhile for me to get CyanogenMod installed and running, and even longer to get all my apps and whatnot back to where I had em.

I also got the android AppGameKit player installed but it force closes immediately every time. Any thoughts?
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