Google Nexus One

[dysfunction]

There is a new update for anyone on Android 2.2

If you have build FRF50 you can update to FRF83...

http://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF83-from-FRF50.38d66b26.zip

This should be the latest "pushed" version!

 

[soze]

I'm planning on leaving that for a week or so and seeing if that gets pushed down, I'm a bit worried by self updating I now won't get over the air updates lol.

 

[inactionman]

Link to FRF72 update as well.

Android version 2.2 Froyo for Nexus One Final Update FRF83 - CNET Asia Blogs: reHASHplus by Michael Tan, Singapore

Applying it at the mo, seems fine so far.

 

[inactionman]

All seems normal.

This is the same as OTA update, so manually applying this won't stop future OTA updates.

 

[Tom]

Type this into your keypad:

*#*#4636#*#*

Brings up all kinds of neat but slightly scary stuff. No idea if it works on anything other than the N1.

 

[Tom]

Oh and my phone says Build ERE27, think I'll leave it alone.

 

[Jiggs]

Cheers, now posting from my FRF83-ified N1. So far no problems.

 

[Preatoria]

I want one! Belgium prices are expensive ... :'( does someone know where I can buy one in my bypass in the US ?

 

[Jiggs]

I think it is contract only on Vodafone here in the UK.

/edit quick check says £25 per month and £99 up front for the phone. Doubt that is much use to you in Belgium.

 

[Preatoria]

not really
I would like to buy an unlocked one in the US but can't seem to find a decent shop/store ?

 

[Tom]

Its about 6 months old now, there are newer and better phones out there I would think.

 

[inactionman]

Surely you can buy directly from google still? Nexus One Phone - Web meets phone.

 

[Preatoria]

yes but once again ... that's not a walk in the shop ?
Plus in Belgium it's not buyable yet :'(

Anyway, any new phones that are better ?
HTC Desire is close to the nexus one but dunno tbh

 

[inactionman]

There's a bunch of technically better phones coming out (Droid X from Motorola, the Galaxy-S from Samsung, etc.).

The only thing that the nexus one has going for it now is that it is THE reference plaform for Android, so you are guaranteed prompt software updates for the foreseeable future. Unlike some of the others (HTC Hero, Samsung Galaxy, etc.).

If you are buying phones without a contract, you'd be best off using a web store like expansys.

 

[Tom]

Fuck it, I decided to manually update it. I followed these instructions. The first link contains the files needed:

UPDATE: How To Get Android 2.2 Build FRF83 From Any Stock Build AndroidSPIN

The second link instructs the user on how to install those files:

[GUIDE] Manually flashing an update image to your Google Nexus One - AndroidSPIN Forums


Its a lot simpler than it appears, and my phone is now noticeably faster. They've made significant improvements.

 

[Zenith.UK]

yes but once again ... that's not a walk in the shop ?
Plus in Belgium it's not buyable yet :'(

Anyway, any new phones that are better ?
HTC Desire is close to the nexus one but dunno tbh

The Google N1 was made for Google by HTC.
Then HTC took the design and improved it. This phone is called the Desire.

In many ways, Desire and N1 are very similar.
I personally like HTC's Sense UI (flip clock, weather applets etc) in preference to "vanilla" Android.

 

[soze]

yes but once again ... that's not a walk in the shop ?
Plus in Belgium it's not buyable yet :'(

Anyway, any new phones that are better ?
HTC Desire is close to the nexus one but dunno tbh

Hardware wise they are nearly identical Desire has 50? mb more ram to help support Sense and the Nexus has a noise cancelling microphone. So it comes down to a choice between Sense UI or Google's updating. I went for the Nexus because HTC are not very speedy with the updates the Hero is still waiting.

 

[dysfunction]

The Google N1 was made for Google by HTC.
Then HTC took the design and improved it. This phone is called the Desire.

In many ways, Desire and N1 are very similar.
I personally like HTC's Sense UI (flip clock, weather applets etc) in preference to "vanilla" Android.

I have a flip clock and weather Widgets....on my vanilla nexus

 

[nath]

I have a flip clock and weather Widgets....on my vanilla nexus

There's more to it than that, dys but when it comes to HTC software improvements vs Nexus 1 direct google updates - I'm starting to think the N1 is more attractive a purchase.

 

[GReaper]

If you want official updates, the Nexus One is the safest bet. However it is 6 months old now, some newer handsets have slightly better features, and there isn't a full guarantee as to how long it'll receive updates.

After using the HTC Hero, I'd say that the vanilla experience is just as good as the Sense UI one. If there's any part of a default Android installation you don't like then it can be easily replaced with a downloaded app from the market. ADW Launcher for the home launcher, Swype for the keyboard, etc.

 

[soze]

I just got a FRF85B update over the air I don't know what its for yet.

 

[dysfunction]

And this is why I'm glad Iv'e got a Nexus One!

Android 3.0 Gingerbread getting revamped UI, Froyo living on for lower-end phones? -- Engadget

 

[Tom]

Always bet on ginger.

 

[Jiggs]

Just updated itself to FRF91. A security fix I think?

bring on 3.0

 

[dysfunction]

Just updated itself to FRF91. A security fix I think?

bring on 3.0

Mine hasnt done so yet!

:/

I may have to do it manually!

 

[inactionman]

Just as I was powering down my phone to apply the update manually, it notified me that it was available OTA. So manually check-in, and see if your nexus downloads it.

 

[soze]

I noticed with the last two updates they both appeared right after i dropped my phone onto the cradle. I wondered if the OTA updates need power?

 

[dysfunction]

The update requires your phone to be charged but not attached to power directly.

My OTA update came through yesterday but wouldn't let me apply it as my phone battery was low...so i had to plug in the charger

 

[dysfunction]

This will be very good if it's true!!

Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Expected This Week | ITProPortal.com

 

[inactionman]

I've heard it's only the developer version at this point. The rest will probably get it later.