[How-To] Manually Update Nexus One to Android 2.2 FRF91 (7/1/2010)

Fabolous

Fabolous

Superuser
Here's a thorough run through of everything that FroYo brings:

Android 2.2 Froyo: everything you ever wanted to know -- Engadget

Unfortunately, for now, this method is only for stock users of the "T-Mobile" version of the N1. If you are rooted and have an unlocked bootloader, I have special instructions below.

There're are a few ways to end up at FRF83. If you're on 2.1, go to FRF50, then straight to FRF83.

If you've already flashed 50, then 72, take the file from 72 to 83.

Manual Update Instructions

1. Download file from the following link(s):

From 2.1 EPE54B to 2.2 FRF85B

http://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF85B-from-EPE54B.75b107d6.zip

From 2.2 FRF85B to 2.2 FRF91

http://bit.ly/bh3Fsa

From 2.1 to FRF50

signed-passion-FRF50-from-ERE27.1e519a24.zip

From FRF50 to FRF72

https://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF72-from-FRF50.bc033f9e.zip

From FRF50 to FRF83

http://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF83-from-FRF50.38d66b26.zip

From FRF72 to FRF83
http://android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF83-from-FRF72.684bd56a.zip

If you don't know your build number, go to settings, about phone

2. Rename the file to update.zip

3. Note that if you're using Windows and don't have "show file extensions" turned on in the file explorer you won't see a .zip. Just rename it to "update" (no quotes, of course) because it's already a zipped file.

4. Copy the update.zip file onto the root of your microSD card (that means not in any folders)

5. With your Nexus One off, hold down the trackball and press the power button.

6. You'll be booted into a white screen with three Android robots on skateboards. Select "Bootloader."

7. On the next screen, select "Recovery."

8. Your phone will reboot, giving you a picture of the Android robot and an exclamation point inside a triangle.

9. Now press the power button and volume up button at the same time. It could take a couple of tries.

10. Now (using the trackball this time) choose "Apply sdcard:update.zip" and let things run their course.

Taken (and modified) from the update-1 instructions on:
How to manually update your Nexus One | Android Central


Special thanks to:

cedriCz_ : For the link to the file on Google's servers
inspiron41 : For the instructions
Androidcentral: For the instructions
Cyanogen: For rooting 2.2!!

Special Instructions for AT&T N1 owners

This file is an update from ERE27 to Froyo, which means that if you want to use it, you will manually have to install ERE27 first, then run this file to get your frozen dessert. This requires you to unlock your bootloader!

Special Instructions for Rooted Users - *This may now be outdated.

You can get this update, which has been prerooted for you by Paul @ MoDaCo. You know the drill on how to install these ROMs:

FRF50 (Froyo) pre-rooted update zip - Android @ MoDaCo

UPDATE: Froyo has been rooted! - *This may now be outdated.

Quick rooter for stock FroYo systems - xda-developers

Install this file the same way you installed the 2.2 update file.

Direct link to the file:

http://n0rp.chemlab.org/android/nexus/froyo-rooter-signed.zip
 
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inspiron41

Well-Known Member
How to update (I HAVEN'TE DONE THIS YET AND THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A BRICKED DEVICE EVEN THOUGH THE DOWNLOAD IS FROM GOOGLE.. BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!):

android.clients.google.com/packages/passion/signed-passion-FRF50-from-ERE27.1e519a24.zip


1. Download file from link up there.
2. Rename the file to update.zip (or "update" depending on your window version)
3. Note that if you're using Windows and don't have "show file extentsions" turned on in the file explorer you won't see a .zip. Just rename it to "update" (no quotes, of course) because it's already a zipped file.
4. Copy the update.zip file onto your microSD card.
5. With your Nexus One off, hold down the trackball and press the power button.
6. You'll be booted into a white screen with three Android robots on skateboards. Select "Bootloader."
7. On the next screen, select "Recovery."
8. Your phone will reboot, giving you a picture of the Android robot and an exclamation point inside a triangle.
9. Now press the power button and volume up button at the same time. It could take a couple of tries.
10. Now (using the trackball this time) choose "Apply sdcard:update.zip" and let things run their course.

Taken from the update-1 instructions on:
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-ma...your-nexus-one

My Video~
It's still processing on Youtube, give it some time.
Note, i'm not a developer!! and my phone is an off the shelf one :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cuSGk3I-s4
 
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timbro

Newbie
doesnt work for me i get error E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command

*edit apparently this update doesnt work for the ATT/Rogers model
 
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inspiron41

Well-Known Member
Hegemony said:
So no problems to report? How long was the first boot up? I know I could wait for the vid...
Click to expand...

maybe less than 4-5 minutes for the whole thing.

I have a total of 275 M of free memory according to Taskiller O_O!!!!

I'm install adobe flash 10.1 beta from market place now.

Doesnt look like any applications can be move to SD card atm.... :(
 
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Hegemony

Android Enthusiast
inspiron41 said:
maybe less than 4-5 minutes for the whole thing.

I have a total of 275 M of free memory according to Taskiller O_O!!!!

I'm install adobe flash 10.1 beta from market place now.

Doesnt look like any applications can be move to SD card atm.... :(
Click to expand...

My understanding about the Apps2SD support is that devs have to enable it. There is increased piracy risk, so Google didn't want to force it on them. But I feel it's going to become expected for devs to enable this fairly quickly.
 
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dmodert66

Android Expert
timbro said:
doesnt work for me i get error E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command

*edit apparently this update doesnt work for the ATT/Rogers model
Click to expand...

Supposedly it will work w/ATT model. You have to install EFE27 first though...

From XDA :

I have the AT&T version of the Nexus one, and it worked perfectly for me! I ADB installed EFE27 then Froyo, and everything is working...
Click to expand...
 
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obidose

Lurker
timbro said:
doesnt work for me i get error E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Click to expand...

I thought that at first too. Turns out you need to press the trackball on that step and not the power button and it worked for me despite seeing that message.

I am now succesfully running 2.2. But I ordered the N1 direct from google with no carrier (I am in UK)
 
Fabolous

Fabolous

Superuser
Thread starter
Alright, I've merged the two threads on how to do this, updated my guide, and stickied this thread!

You lucky N1 owners enjoy your FroYo goodness!
 
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inspiron41

Well-Known Member
wow my post got yanked from me XD!!

Update looks great! all information on your nexus looks preserved. so no need to worry about backing up your data
 
BreatheElectro

BreatheElectro

Well-Known Member
timbro said:
doesnt work for me i get error E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command

*edit apparently this update doesnt work for the ATT/Rogers model
Click to expand...

i got that E: Can't open/cache/recovery/command error..

Didn't matter. I was still able to update it! After it installed it.. didn't have to hit reboot or anything. It did it all by it self. :D :D

Got Froyo 2.2 running now!
 
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timbro

Newbie
BreatheElectro said:
i got that E: Can't open/cache/recovery/command error..

Didn't matter. I was still able to update it! After it installed it.. didn't have to hit reboot or anything. It did it all by it self. :D :D

Got Froyo 2.2 running now!
Click to expand...

obidose said:
I thought that at first too. Turns out you need to press the trackball on that step and not the power button and it worked for me despite seeing that message.

I am now succesfully running 2.2. But I ordered the N1 direct from google with no carrier (I am in UK)
Click to expand...

this is what happens when i click the trackball

http://i49.tinypic.com/a331p1.jpg
 
BreatheElectro

BreatheElectro

Well-Known Member
Timbro: What version of the Nexus One do u have? I have the "t-mobile" version! Installed just fine.

Flash runs great!! Testing out various flash games on wifi
 
ianr

ianr

Android Enthusiast
Yes! Just updated my UK phone, worked a treat, although my calendar apps no longer work. Pure calendar widget, pure grid calendar and calendar pad. Main calendar app works fine. Phone much snappier now and little tweaks keep showing up. Excellent.
 
Fabolous

Fabolous

Superuser
Thread starter
I've added this to the original post, but 2.2 has been rooted! Thanks to Cyanogen (no surprise here)

Instructions to root 2.2 are in the first post now, as well. Enjoy!

In case you don't know, root access will allow you to do things such as take screenshots w/ drocap2, remove system apps you don't use, flash a custom recovery, etc...
 

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