Android 2.2 Froyo manual update found, now available for select Nexus One devices

It was only a matter of time. The direct link to download the Android 2.2 "Froyo" update from Google's servers has been found. According to XDA-Developers, it only works if you have a "non-rooted stock ERE27 system" Nexus One. Meet the requirements? Can't wait any longer? Download link below.

Update: Want no pre-conditions? Here's another link, albeit less official so proceed at your own risk. [Thanks, Justin!]

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[panckakes Posted May 22nd 2010 4:12PM]

@ChazClout Mushroom! Mushroom!

[SolidSnake Posted May 22nd 2010 11:25PM]

@panckakes
lolwut?
An entire thread got deleted. What happened.. ?

[Beatnik Posted May 23rd 2010 6:01AM]

@SolidSnake
Someone DELETED ChazClout first post and more than 15 replies to him, WHY?

[ChazClout Posted May 23rd 2010 1:29PM]

@Beatnik
The only reason I can think of is because I used the F--- word. I think I wrote:

"I've already done it..... AND IT'S F****** AWESOME

Flash is a plus too.... Badger badger badger....."

I'll suppress my urge for casual swearing for now. :(

[Beatnik Posted May 23rd 2010 2:22PM]

@ChazClout
Installed Froyo this morning 5:30am, its ultrafast, very responsive, pinch to zoom smoother, more options on camera, more than 200 MB free of internal memory (with 87 apps installed).

I used this tutorial:
http://sillybanana.net/2010/05/23/manually-upgrading-the-nexus-one-from-eclair-to-froyo/
What’s new in Google Android 2.2 Froyo?:
http://mobiputing.com/2010/05/whats-new-in-google-android-2-2-froyo/

Top 10 Reasons To Update To Android 2.2 Froyo:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/top-10-reasons-to-update-to-android-2-2-froyo/

[Beatnik Posted May 23rd 2010 2:28PM]

@Beatnik
Forgot to mention FLASH, downloaded it from the market, works perfect another thing is the battery last longer than ever.
All I have to say is those of the fruit company BLEW IT.

[Hotrod Posted May 22nd 2010 4:12PM]

Damn, I'm rooted.

[smussad Posted May 22nd 2010 4:43PM]

@Hotrod
Im rooted to but i went back to stock and did the manual update & it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i didnt even change the recovery image (im a noob at all this) when i tried going into it from recovery mode it wouldnt let me so i guess it changed it back once i went back to stock. Anyways i got my update!!!!

[smussad Posted May 22nd 2010 4:44PM]

@Hotrod
& theres 360 rotation in 2.2 no one seemed to mention that!!

[BajanSurfer Posted May 22nd 2010 7:51PM]

@smussad what do you mean by that?

[Sazariel Posted May 22nd 2010 9:14PM]

@Hotrod If you have the stock ROM you'll still be able to update even if you're rooted. Was able to update my rooted Nexus One with the stock ROM a couple of minutes ago, even got root back thanks to Cyanogen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686627

33.008 MFLOPS on Linpack

[codesector Posted May 22nd 2010 9:43PM]

@Hotrod You can flash ROM from Paul (MoDaCo):
http://android.modaco.com/content/google-nexus-one-nexusone-modaco-com/309286/frf50-froyo-pre-rooted-update-zip/

Just upgraded from Cyanogen MOD and everything work fine.

[Hotrod Posted May 22nd 2010 10:01PM]

@Hotrod Thanks guys. I flashed Pauls ROM, all is working well! I recommend a full wipe, and have good battery life when flashing (flashes radio as well).

[munakib Posted May 22nd 2010 10:30PM]

@smussad

Actually 270degee's. but still this was one hello-va trip!!! 2.2 awesomes!

[blekpiah Posted May 23rd 2010 4:10AM]

@smussad This just mean that the whole N1 update will be sooner than what we expected. Opinions. http://j.mp/froyo-android-impressions

[Mikee Posted May 22nd 2010 4:13PM]

I see all this news about the Nexus One, but what about the Motorola DROID? When are us DROID owners getting Froyo? How does Flash on a DROID with Froyo run?

[xdreamer Posted May 22nd 2010 4:26PM]

@Mikee

Inquiring minds want to know....

[WilliamNighthawk Posted May 22nd 2010 4:28PM]

@Mikee Nexus One is Google's Phone, it has priority over other android phones because it doesn't have to go through another manufacturer for an update. For your Droid you'll have to wait until Moto pushes the rom, and then it has to go through Verizon.

While the Nexus One is Google -> Phone.

[jjrudey Posted May 22nd 2010 4:32PM]

@WilliamNighthawk Yeah, but the Droid runs stock Android with no skins, it should be simple.

[cherubdawg Posted May 22nd 2010 4:32PM]

@Mikee Didn't it take like half a year for the Droid to get 2.1? I wouldn't hold my breath for 2.2.

[WilliamNighthawk Posted May 22nd 2010 4:37PM]

@jjrudey Simple is a relative term; I'm sure XDA is going to work on the rom for Droid owners soon, but currently you'll have to wait.

[loocas Posted May 22nd 2010 5:03PM]

@Mikee I still don't like your nuts...

[dementedacademic Posted May 22nd 2010 6:38PM]

@cherubdawg Moto got 2.1 pretty quick for the droid actually, comapred to samsung and HTC. Since it isnt skinned, it should be simple, 2-3 days of development and some 2-3 weeks of testing

[Mikee Posted May 22nd 2010 9:28PM]

@WilliamNighthawk My post wasn't really pointed at Google, but rather at Motorola and Engadget. It would be nice if Engadget would post some more info, or even try to inquire about the DROID's potential update.

The DROID was the best selling Android phone, so it would be nice to hear some more Froyo news about it. Amirite?

[WilliamNighthawk Posted May 22nd 2010 9:36PM]

@Mikee ^.^ My post was more to point out that Engadget can't report on something they have no information on, instead they have to report on what they know. Anyone could make a wild guess about when Moto will give you Froyo but you want a direct answer and no one but Moto has that.

[Narutogrey Posted May 22nd 2010 9:41PM]

@Mikee It shouldn't take more than half a year even if motorola is focused only on their upcoming devices.

[anstosa Posted May 22nd 2010 4:13PM]

Rooted people, hang tight. Paul will have a patched update very shortly: http://twitter.com/PaulOBrien/status/14512924819

[bravokiloromeo Posted May 22nd 2010 4:44PM]

@anstosa
The only reason I rooted my Droid was to get Wireless Tethering. What do N1 users get besides that? 2.2 has almost everything you need!

[anstosa Posted May 22nd 2010 4:49PM]

@bravokiloromeo
LED flash as a flashlight, Adblocker [browser & apps], Titanium Backup, MetaMorph [for theming], the list goes on.

[BajanSurfer Posted May 23rd 2010 12:18AM]

@anstosa In 2.2 you can enable the led as a light in video recording mode... just sayin

[jalal20 Posted May 22nd 2010 4:13PM]

@ChazClout downloading it right now
will be getting back to report :)

does anybody know if arabic support is coming or if there is a way to get it ?

[girardsays Posted May 22nd 2010 4:13PM]

I'll assume this only works on the T-Mobile version as I have a non-rooted AT&T version and the update failed on mine.

[CTTHosting Posted May 22nd 2010 4:36PM]

@girardsays
I can't do it either. I have the AT&T version.

[Level 5 Posted May 22nd 2010 4:51PM]

@girardsays

The AT&T Nexus One as far as I've seen has the ERE54 update, newer than the ERE27 firmware that's apparently required. You may need to flash a stock ERE27 first, then try to update.

[girardsays Posted May 22nd 2010 5:09PM]

@Level 5

Thanks for the tip! I'm just gonna wait on the OTA update unless an update compatible with my N1 comes out before then.

[hebrewknight Posted May 22nd 2010 7:07PM]

@girardsays same here. Wish us AT&T users would get a status update on our update.

[viditbhargava Posted May 23rd 2010 12:37AM]

@hebrewknight I see the version on my Nexus One as EPE54B (not ERE54). It is AT&T. Am I missing something or could this be the right version?

[cookie222 Posted May 23rd 2010 1:29AM]

@girardsays
what if i have the t-mo version but im on the AT&T network?

[spielnicht Posted May 23rd 2010 8:33AM]

@viditbhargava I have the EPE54B build as well, and I got mine just last week. Tried the update...no luck, 2.1 can certainly pull its weight until Google releases the official update for the AT&T version. Wish I can have 2.2 now, but oh well.

[04k3R Posted May 23rd 2010 12:32PM]

@girardsays No it works on the AT&T version. But it doesn't work if your have Build number EPE54B, firmware version 2.1update1.

[kevin52094 Posted May 22nd 2010 4:14PM]

How long do you think it will take for this to be ported to rooted Droids?

[LeiTxo Posted May 22nd 2010 4:14PM]

Downloading now!

*Looks at Nexus One*

"Don't worry Alexis, daddy is about to give you some new shiny things"

[EggoEspada Posted May 22nd 2010 4:15PM]

Lets get this bad boy on the Droid...
:D

[xdreamer Posted May 22nd 2010 4:28PM]

@EggoEspada
DROOOOIIID. Meet. Froyo.

[Soxtober Posted May 22nd 2010 4:16PM]

just did it! so fast love it!

[Neptune6 Posted May 22nd 2010 4:16PM]

Nice! I hope this trick works for the HTC Evo :)

[NewBie Posted May 22nd 2010 4:16PM]

Wow! Google is really working hard on this Android OS. I have never seen them really competing before.

[edub Posted May 22nd 2010 4:18PM]

looking forward to this as soon as i get home!

[jalal20 Posted May 22nd 2010 4:18PM]

hey will my apps stay there or everything will be wiped anybody tell me

[jlarex Posted May 22nd 2010 4:32PM]

@jalal20
It keeps all your apps and settings. I guess you could still back everything up just in case if you're worried about it, but I didn't lose anything with the update.