[TorontoColin]

One of the perks of having Google's showcase phone is getting updates first. As of tonight Google has announced that 2.2/FroYo release FRF85B is official and has begun rolling out OTA updates to Nexus Ones. The official notification can be found here. The update can also be installed manually (sources are easy to find) for anyone impatient. The same version applies to either the 850 or the AWS Nexus One.

Android version 2.2 includes a variety of changes and new features; most notably Flash 10.1 support, native WiFi or USB tethering, and the addition of a JIT compiler. Early reports suggest system speed has been boosted generally across the board and particularly in the web browser. Cosmetic changes are minor, though rumours are circulating that the next major Android release, code-named Gingerbread and due late this year, will focus on a drastically revamped user interface.

The OTA is a staggered release, however impatient users who don't want to risk a manual install (like me) can force their phone to check if an update is available for them by typing *#*#CHECKIN#*#* on their phone. Warning: this will return a "success" message as long as your phone is connected to the internet. If FroYo is ready for you a separate, obvious update alert will also appear.

 

[Bobafart]

where do I type *#*#CHECKIN#*#* into my phone? which app?

 

[Bobafart]

I typed the code into my phone and got the success result but nothing else occurred.

Were you able to get it?

 

[TorontoColin]

Not yet. When FroYo is ready for you it will work, or at some point you'll just get a random notification.

 

[Bobafart]

i still havent received it yet

 

[rsambuca]

Grrrr... No love.

 

[Bobafart]

still nothing, wednesday 6pm

I even entered the *#*#CHECKIN#*#* thing

someone in Toronto please post when you get it

 

[North_of_Calgary]

Ditto. Done a bunch of *#*#CHECKIN#*#*. I don't necessarily think it's a geographic thing. Mine's on Bell with a Calgary number but will be on AT&T with a southern US number on the weekend. Though I think they do it in batches based on the serial or identification number, not the provider, phone number, or geographic location.

 

[jvincent]

Get with the times and root those babies. I've been running Froyo since FRF50.

 

[Bobafart]

jvincent, I need brainless step by step instructions on how to root and where to download from.. etc.

Also doesnt rooting void the warranty?

 

[jvincent]

The xda-developers forum for the Nexus one has all the instructions you need. Just spend a couple days reading before you attempt it so you are familiar with how it works.

And yes, it will void your warranty.

 

[TorontoColin]

You don't need to root (or do anything) to do a manual upgrade. I'm still waiting for the OTA though.

 

[Bobafart]

I received froyo thismorning ota

Went to newgrounds to try flash games and they worked

Then went to another game site but browser keeps crashing

HTTP://s1.sfgame.us

Can someone tell me if that game works for them?

Ty

 

[rsambuca]

I received the updated version of Froyo this morning (FRF91 instead of FRF85B).

Browsing is noticibly faster for me.

 

[Veee]

I just recieved my update. Went from FRF50 to FRF91.

 

[North_of_Calgary]

Still no update for me. I'm running the *#*#checkin#*#* quite regularly but I must be on the bottom of their list.

 

[JamesK]

Mine updated this morning.

 

[North_of_Calgary]

Gave in and did the manual update. Pretty easy actually.

Downloaded: http://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-ota-43546.cc653ee4.zip

That's the "universal update" that's supposed to take you from any version to FRF91. (Not sure if it's AT&T specific though.)

Then followed the instructions on: http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?t=2631

Looked a little scary as it booted a couple of times, appeared to hang on an icon with a white box and an out arrow or something.

But held my breath and it came back just fine. Actually the first boot took quite a bit longer (much longer actually - really really long but patience is the key).

All is good now though. On 2.2 FRF91.

 

[TorontoColin]

Just got my OTA update. Web browsing is significantly faster, and Advanced Task Killer reports that I have about 300-500%(!) more available memory.

Edit: Took me from ERE27 to FRF91

 

[JamesK]

Gave in and did the manual update. Pretty easy actually.

Yesterday morning, I had a notification that an update was ready to install. I just told it to continue and it was done in a few minutes.