May 23

Upgrading the Google Nexus One Eclair 2.1 to Froyo 2.2 – unrooted stock

Android, Gadgets, Google Nexus One, Technology 6 Comments »

First check the build number (Settings \ About Phone)  and check the build number out which needs to be ETE27.

  1. Download the 44.4mb update file from Google
    (filename: signed-passion-FRF50-from-ERE27.1e519a24.zip)
  2. Rename the file to update.zip
  3. Copy to the root of the SD card as shown
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2
  4. Turn the Nexus One off
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_power_off
  5. Hold down the trackball button and turn on the Nexus One
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_001_start_recovery
  6. Scroll down using the “volume down” button to the recovery option and press the “power” button to select.
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_002_start_recovery matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_003_start_recovery
  7. The phone will reboot and allow you to select the firmware to upgrade.
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_004_start_recovery matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_005_start_recovery
  8. Scroll down using the trackball and press it to select.
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_006_flash_firmware
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_007_flash_firmware
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_008_flash_firmware
  9. The firmware upgrade will begin immediately, allow 5 minutes for the flashing stage.
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_009_flash_firmware
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_010_flash_firmware
  10. After the firmware is flashed the Nexus One will reboot.
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_011_flash_firmware
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_012_flash_firmware
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_013_flash_firmware
  11. Startup shows the upgrade was successful.
    matthewmcdonald_com_google_nexus_one_android_froyo_2_2_014_flash_firmware
Automatic Updating of Applications

Automatic Updating of Applications

New Car Screens

New Car Screens

New Car Screens

New Car Screens

Tethering and Portable Hotspot

Tethering and Portable Hotspot

May 02

Purchasing a Google Nexus One in Australia and other countries not on Googles

Android, Gadgets, Google Nexus One, Technology No Comments »

In my guide Importing a Google Nexus phone to Australia (and other countries) I mentioned a requirement to use a proxy server otherwise Google won’t allow you to purchase. The standard URL www.google.com/phone gives a message “Sorry, the Nexus One phone is not available in your country or region”.

Using this link may allow you to purchase without a proxy www.google.com/phone/?hl=en&gl=US&s7e=

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