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Ubuntu Linux ported to Google Nexus One

Previously we've reviewed the HTC HD2 device loaded with the Ubuntu operating system. And now we come back to get the information that the Google Nexus One also has successfully ported with Ubuntu operating system.

NexusOneHacks.net recently has made video featuring Nexus One device that runs the Ubuntu Linux operating system. In another video they also explain the steps to install the Ubuntu system on the Google Nexus One.

[via NexusOneHacks.net]

Filed under  //  Android   Google Nexus One   Linux   N1   gadget  
Posted by Oki Rosgani 
 

New Froyo update for Nexus One is now available

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Ever since yesterday, some Nexus One owners apparently received another update for Android 2.2. After the first update (Build number FRF50) then the second update (FRF72) and the last one is FRF83, and now the new update will have build number FRF85B. No news about what improvement the new update brings, but since the update size is pretty small (if you're coming from FRF83), I'm guessing its just a couple of bug fixing.

If you haven't receive the OTA update, you could try browse to Settings > About Phone > System updates. If that doesn't work, you could do it manually, all you need to do is download the required file:

  • If you're coming from build number FRF83, here's the link
  • If you're coming from build number EPE54B, here's the link

After you have download the file, rename it to update.zip then flash it. The 'how-to-flash' instruction is pretty much the same with the one that we have shared before.

[via. AndroidAndMe]

Filed under  //  Android   Android 2.2   Froyo   N1   firmware update   google   manual update   nexusone   ota   ota update  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

Nexus One complaints pile up

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Being the first generation of 'Superphone', the Nexus One is sure have lots of problem. First the 3G connection problem, then the multitouch issue, then there has been some issue weather the display is actually only has 392x653 for its resolution rather than the anticipated 480x800. While the last two is more like a technical issue for geek users, there has been some other complaints that you can found on Nexus One support page.

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Filed under  //  Android   N1   complaint   google   nexusone   superphone  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

Don't want to wait the Nexus One OTA update? Here's how to do it manually

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Haven't got your Nexus One update? and you can't wait any longer for the OTA update? No problem, some dude over at Android Forums just provide us with a step by step guide to manually update your Nexus One. What do you need? well your Nexus One, the update file and a bit of your brain.

So enough waiting, here's how:
  1. Download the update files from here, or here
  2. Rename the file to update.zip
  3. Copy the update.zip file to the root of your sdcard. Remember, root of your sdcard, do not put it in any folders. You can do this by using a memory card reader, or simply by connecting your N1 to the PC via USB cable, then mount the sdcard from notification drawer.
  4. Turn off your phone.
  5. Turn on your phone while holding down the track ball (hold down the track ball then turn on the phone)
  6. Navigate to the option 'recovery' using the volume up/down keys
  7. When you see the image of the droid with triangle, hold down the power button then press volume up (while still holding down power)
  8. Select 'apply sdcard: update.zip'
  9. It should start updating, after its done, reboot the system and you're done!
Pretty simple right? so if you don't want to wait the OTA, just follow these steps then you'll have the latest update for your Nexus One. But if you're not sure doing it, then I suggest you go to the Android Forum links that I gave, then ask a question there. As far as I can tell, the manual update isn't really dangerous, just make sure you read the steps first, download the required files, make sure you have charged your phone, then followed the steps carefully, if you do that, then you'll be fine.

Still not sure? fine, just wait for the OTA update hit your phone then, it's better than doing something you're uncomfortable with.

Filed under  //  Android   N1   google   manual   manual update   nexusone   ota   ota update   superphone   update  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

Nexus One gets an update - Fix 3G connectivity and Enables multitouch

Nexus One owners, prepare your self for your first software update. Yep, starting today, Nexus One users will begin to receive an OTA update on their phones. This update provides with some new features and fix some problems that the users might have experienced, including:

Google Goggles: this app is now available by default on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu.
Google Maps: the map app will be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:
  • Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com - access your favorite places from your phone or computer
  • Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history - makes it easy to search places you've searched before
  • Night mode in Google Maps Navigation - automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
Pinch-to-zoom functionality: you can do the pinch-to-zoom on your phone's Browser, Gallery and Maps applications
3G Connectivity: the new update will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones

Google Goggles app by default is nice, but surely the new pinch-to-zoom functionality is the one that many people has been wanted. I don't know if the multi-touch capability is now enabled across all applications on the phone (eg. Multitouch keyboard), but this update should answer all the critics about the lack of multitouch this phone has by default.

Since, this is an OTA update, some people might not getting it on the first day, just be patient and wait for the update to pops-up on your phone's notification bar. Got your update? Tell us how's your phone performed after the update.

[video source: Engadget]

Filed under  //  Android   N1   fixes   google   multitouch   nexusone   ota   ota update   update   video  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

The 'Superphone' gets its docking station

Nexus One Desktop Dock

Three weeks after the launch of the Nexus One, the rumored desktop docking station for the phone is now available on Google Store. Google has also updated the N1 technical specs page to include the Nexus One Desktop Dock. The page explains the dock is a place to charge your phone and it can also works as a nightstand for your phone. Once you connect your phone in the Desktop Dock, the Clock app launches automatically, here you can check the local time and weather, set and clear alarms, watch a slideshows of your photos, play music and even dim your phone's display for nighttime use.

With the 3.5mm-to-RCA audio cable (included in the box), you can listen your favorite tunes from your phone just by connecting the cable to the dock then onto your favorite stereo system.

You can purchase this dock at $45 as a separate accessory form Google Store, or bundled with the Nexus One phone. To do this, just simply go to the store, click the 'Get your phone' button and then scroll to the 'Accessories' section.

If you want to see more images of the Desktop Dock, visit Yoshinari's flickr page.

Filed under  //  Android   N1   accessories   desktopdock   dock   dockingstation   google   googlestore   nexusone   onlinestore   superphone  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

Does your Nexus One got 3G problem? Here's how to fix it... well sort of..

So you just got your brand new phone, the Nexus One, it's slick, it feels great in your hand, the screen is awesome, it's fast, but wait.. you get a constant switch between GPRS and 3G? or even no GPRS at all??

Well no worries, we got some workaround on how to.. well.. "fix" it, here's how (you can see the image for these steps from the thumbnail at the end of the post)

Step 1
Go to your phone dialer, and dial *#*#4636#*#*, after you hit the last asterisk, your phone's going into testing mode.

Step 2
Now you're in testing mode, tap on the "Phone Infomation"

Step 3
Scroll to the bottom until you find the "Set preferred network type" label. Now tap to the field that shows you your current network (mine said, WCDMA preferred).

Step 4
Now, change it to "WCDMA Only". This will force your Nexus One to always connected to 3G connection.

I know its a very forceful way to solve the Nexus One 3G problem, but this works very well! 

But if you don't like that method, there's some other way though. Peeps from jkOnTheRun got a different rundown,
first you go to the Settings, went to "Wireless & Networks". Tap on the "Mobile Networks" option, next go to "Network Operators" section. After you do this, your Nexus One will search for a compatible GSM networks in the area, and you shall see a couple of choices including a choice to Select Automatically, select that option and your phone should say "Registered on network", and that's it. After you followed these steps, your Nexus One shall not have a problem connecting to the 3G network.

After having a look at both of those "temporary fix", I'm pretty sure there's a problem with the software not on the hardware. If this is proven to be a software issue (which I highly hope so), then we can only expect for Google to release a proper fix for this problem.

(download)

Filed under  //  3G   Android   N1   google   nexusone   temporary fix   workaround  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

The Nexus One Docking Stations are coming

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After the release of Android 2.1 SDK to the public, we noticed that the new SDK also supports a new USB manager for the Nexus One. A source also said that this could either be used to backup your phone on your computer each time you connect, or use it as the usual USB drive to transfer files back and forth.

A more interesting info regarding this new USB manager is, there could be a Google Nexus One car dock which the Google Support page said this should be available very soon in the future. According to that page, the Nexus One will automatically go into Car Home mode when placed into the Car Dock.

Besides the Car Dock, back on December, Slashgear has posted a leak about the Nexus One desktop dock. While we're wondering when the Desktop dock or the Car Dock will be available, a question related with this matter has been asked to Google support team, and they simply replied,

 “The docking stations for Nexus One are not available at this time. Stay tuned though, they should be available soon.”

So there you go, we don't know when the docking stations for the Nexus One will be available, but it should be anytime soon.

Filed under  //  Android   N1   accessories   android sdk   google   nexusone  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono 
 

Google's "Superphone" The Nexus One have 3G problems?

Four days ago, Google's Android "superphone", the Nexus One has been launched, the web store is up, the order has been coming in and a couple of hours/days later, the phone are shipped to their new owners. It seems everything has gone very well for Google... until... the complaints about one particular "problem" has filled the Google Support Forum.

Since Thursday (7January), the Google Support Forum has been filled with a number of users that have been experiencing some problems with their 3G connection. The main complaint appears to be owners reporting that their device either never switch to 3G, or, it is constantly switching between 3G and EDGE.

There has been various of complaints regarding this issue, take this ex-Blackberry user for example:

“I switched from a Moto Cliq, where I had 3-4 bars of 3G in my house constantly, to a Nexus One. I now either get 1 or no bars of 3G. I made sure that always use 2G was disabled, and I can’t seem to figure out what the problem is.”

Some users have also contacted T-Mobile, but they have no clue about the 3G issue, and were told that it's HTC's problem, then after they contacted HTC.. surprise surprise, they have no clue either! A lot of N1 users are convinced that this is the N1 problem, either it's the hardware or the software. But some are also convinced that this is T-Mobile's problem, since there hasn't been any reports on the forum from any other region (UK, Singapore & HK).

So it's T-Mobile's fault eh? not really, another user reported that he also has a G1 which also using T-Mobile connection (picture shown above), and guess what.. the G1 has 3G! while the N1 only got EDGE!

Now I don't know who's fault is this, it could be T-Mobile, HTC or even Google, but It is not nice that users are being pushed between T-Mobile and HTC. Google VP of Engineering, Andy Rubin also admit that the support problem needs to be addressed very quickly..

“we have to get better at customer service.”

So are you a Nexus One owner? do you have the same 3G problem? Let us know if you are experiencing a loss of 3G on your Nexus One.

[image source via: Gizmodo]

Filed under  //  3G   Android   N1   complaint   google   nexusone   superphone  
Posted by Bayu Wicaksono