Optus, Virgin Mobile and TPG blocking access to paid applications via Android...
Update: Optus finally allows it’s customers to use paid apps on the Optus, Virgin Mobile and TPG networks (Friday 26th of March 2010) Optus being the partner network with Google in Australia (at the...
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Optus have finally allowed it’s customers access to paid apps – Optus, Virgin Mobile and TPG blocking access to paid applications via Android Market. The move comes as competition intensifies in the...
View ArticlePurchasing a Google Nexus One in Australia and other countries not on Googles
In my guide Importing a Google Nexus phone to Australia (and other countries) I mentioned a requirement to use a proxy server otherwise Google won’t allow you to purchase. The standard URL...
View ArticleUpgrading the Google Nexus One Eclair 2.1 to Froyo 2.2 – unrooted stock
First check the build number (Settings \ About Phone) and check the build number out which needs to be ETE27. Download the 44.4mb update file from Google (filename:...
View ArticleUpdating Froyo 2.2 from FRF50 to FRF72
An update for Froyo 2.2 from FRF50 to FRF72 has been released and is available from Google’s website now. The update is similar to the Eclair 2.1 to Froyo 2.2 with one change. Download the 1.9mb update...
View ArticleUpgrading the Google Nexus One Eclair 2.1 (FRF50) to Froyo 2.2 (FRF83) –...
The release version of Froyo 2.2 has been released for Google Nexus One users. Download the 1828kb update file from Google (filename: signed-passion-FRF83-from-FRF50.38d66b26.zip) Follow the...
View ArticleForcing the Google Nexus One to “phone home” for updates
To force your Google Nexus One to “phone home” for updates all you need to do is open the phone keypad and dial the following number *#*#2432546#*#* The number translates to *#*#checkin#*#* This will...
View ArticleUpgrading the Google Nexus One Froyo 2.2 (FRF72) to Froyo 2.2 (FRF83) –...
Download the 645kb update file from Google (signed-passion-FRF83-from-FRF72.684bd56a.zip) Follow the instructions here – Upgrading the Google Nexus One Eclair 2.1 to Froyo 2.2 – unrooted stock (note...
View ArticleUpgrading the Google Nexus One Froyo 2.2 (FRG83G) to Gingerbread 2.3 (GRI40)...
Gingerbread has finally been released for the Google Nexus One. I’ve just received the OTA update but you can direct download it from Google. Gingerbread 2.3 (GRI40) from Froyo 2.2 (FRG83G) More...
View ArticleUpdating the B&N Nook Color using CyanogenMod 7 (CM7) firmware
I’ve been using the CyanogenMod 7 (CM7) firmware on a B&N Nook Colour for a while now and it brings with it Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” to not only the Nook Color but other devices as well....
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