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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.
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.
