Upgrade/Update Optimus 2X to Android 2.1 Eclair - Android App Development

The Optimus 2X owners may also want to keep their smartphones up-to-date. So we thought of giving you a tutorial of how to upgrade Optimus 2X to Android 2.1 Eclair.
But prior to telling you how to install Android 2.1 Eclair on Optimus 2X, let’s see what do you want in order to be able to perform the installation. You will have to download 2.1 Eclair Optimus 2X port. You will also have to root your Optimus 2X to prepare it for Android 2.1 Eclair upgrade. Discover how to root Optimus 2X and install Android 2.1 Eclair from here.
Here are the download links of the files you want to update Optimus 2X to Android 2.1 Eclair
Just before beginning to upgrade your Optimus 2X to Android 2.1 Eclair don’t forget to backup your information, as contacts, text messages and the apps installed from Android Marketplace Location who may be lost when the installation finishes.
Now let’s see how to update Optimus 2X to Android 2.1 Eclair :

1. Install the ROM Manager on your Optimus 2X. Get it from Android Marketplace Location, then install the clockwork mod recovery.

2. Connect your Optimus 2X to your PC employing the USB information cable. Copy the “Optimus 2X_2.1 Eclair.zip” file you downloaded to the SD memory card.

3. Restart your device in the recovery mode using ROM Manager. As soon as in Recovery Mode, go to ROM Manager and select backup / restore to back-up your information.

4. From the Recovery Menu do a total data erase (including Delvik Cache). When completed, go back to Recovery Principal Menu and choose Flash ROM from SD Card. Navigate the location you copied the ”Optimus 2X_2.1 Eclair.zip” file and follow the directions for installing Android 2.1 Eclair on your Optimus 2X. As soon as the installation is over, just reboot yo
ur Optimus 2X device and here you go, you’ve just upgraded it to the new Android 2.1 Eclair