Nexus One FRF72 Software Update
Nexus One FRF72 software update has started rolling out! Google has just started pushing the software update OTA internally, and will be followed by a public release real soon. And no, it’s not Android 2.3 ;)
Not much is known about what new changes and features have been added in this FRF72 software update for Nexus One, but it looks nothing more than bug fix and improvement release.
HTC Droid Incredible Root is Now Possible
HTC Droid Incredible rooted. Yes, the phone which we all thought won’t get easily rooted and was one of HTC’s finest smartphones was finally rooted today.
The procedure to root HTC Droid Incredible is not easy and is recommended only for power users, but yes, atleast you can root Droid Incredible now!
Samsung Galaxy i5500, Android 2.1 Phone
Samsung Corby was one of its all-time most popular phone that sold 5 million units worldwide in just two months or so! Corby touchscreen phone came in three different flavours and was powered by Samsung’s own OS.
Samsung Galaxy i5500 is the next phone in the Samsung series of Android devices, which is also known as Corby. This phone will also be a budget, low-end Samsung Galaxy phone, but the new one will be powered by Android 2.1.
Norton Smartphone Security for Android: Remote Lock, Call Blocking, Anti-Malware
by Haris on June 11, 2010
in Android, Mobile Apps
Norton has recently released Norton Smartphone Security for Android app. Their mobile security apps are nothing new. I remember using them for the first time on Nokia S60 devices.
Norton Smartphone Security for Android protects your mobile device and the information on it. If your mobile device is lost, stolen, or its SIM card removed, you can remotely disable your mobile device to prevent thieves from using it or accessing your private information.
Flash Player 10.1 Beta for Android 2.2
by Haris on May 23, 2010
in Android, Tips and Tricks
Flash Player 10.1 is available for public beta and all Android 2.2 (Froyo) users can get it on their devices and enjoy Flash content!
Many users, like me, thought Flash Player 10.1 would come pre-loaded with the Froyo update on the Nexus One, but to our surprise, this was not the case. First after installing the Froyo update, I quickly opened the browser to check for Flash, but there was no Flash Player Android installed.
Root Android 2.2 on Nexus One
by Haris on May 23, 2010
in Android, Tips and Tricks
It’s been just a few minutes since the Android 2.2 manual update file has been released and guess what, we already have the method to root Android 2.2 on Nexus One!
This time, the quick root has been out by Cynogen who has managed to compile a quick root access method for Android 2.2 (Froyo) which adds Busybox and Superuser.
How to Install Android 2.2 on Nexus One
by Haris on May 23, 2010
in Android, Tips and Tricks
Nexus One users with rooted devices have just been blessed with the manual update file of Android 2.2 FRF50 (Froyo).
If you don’t have a rooted phone, you can follow the tutorial given here to get the OTA Android 2.2 (FRF50) update for your phone. But in case, like mine, your Nexus One is rooted, keep reading below.
Download Android 2.2 (Froyo) for Nexus One – Manual Update
We knew it would come sooner or later. Yes, the Android 2.2 (Froyo) manual update update for the Nexus One is finally here and is available for download!
Nexus One users who have rooted their device can now grab the manual Android 2.2 FRF50 update for their devices.
Android 2.2 Hidden Feature: Trackball Colours
Android 2.2 (Froyo) is now available to most of the Nexus One users, ofcourse, except the users have rooted their N1 will have to wait for an officialFroyo dump for their devices to update.
This update comes with an interesting feature which was never highlighted at the Google I/O 2010, trackball colours! This feature was rumoured months ago to be included in the next Android update, and it really is, but was never mentioned anywhere by Google. Or may be, it’s only for the N1 trackball?
