Android 2.2 "Froyo" for Nexus One for download

No sooner has it been announced than Google starts the rollout on the Nexus One: from now on, all mobile phones will gradually receive the new update "Over-the-Air", in time for the sales launch at Vodafone tomorrow. When the other manufacturers will follow suit and also bring "Froyo", as Android 2.2 is called, on their devices is still open - Motorola has announced to bring Android 2.2 for the milestone, but hasn't published a schedule.

The other manufacturers - above all HTC - have so far remained silent. However, the early update from Google should exert a certain pressure to bring an update as well.

A tip for all those who do not want to wait for the Nexus One to offer them the update:

First download the update from Google: Android 2.2 for Nexus One, then follow these steps (Source: Heise.com):

  1. Shut down Nexus One.
  2. Press "Volume Down" and power up Nexus One.
  3. Select "Recovery".
  4. Press the power button.
  5. After the logo with the exclamation mark appears, press the power button and Volume Up simultaneously.
  6. Select Apply sdcard:update.zip
  7. Restart the Nexus One after the update.

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