An update on some temporary fixes for the first version of the Nexus One.
How to force a 3G Connection
Step 1
Go to phone dialer. Dial *#*#4636#*#* You might not actually see the final asterisk appear, because as soon as you hit it, your phone’s going into testing mode.
Don’t worry, this isn’t anything as serious as rooting, and you’re not going to brick your phone. Promise.
Step 2
OK, now you’re in testing mode, and you should see four options. Tap on “Phone information”
Step 3
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the “Phone information” screen. Under “Set preferred network type,” Tap where it says “GSM only.”
Now, change it to “WCDMA only” . This will set the phone radio to only connect over 3G. Remember: If you’re not in a T-Mobile 3G area (which is always the case if, like me, you’re using AT&T), you will not be able to get a data connection at all.
By the same token, you can force it to EDGE-only by choosing “GSM only.” And, yes, there are some CDMA options.
Touchscreen Problem
When touchscreen calibration occurs on the phone, a temporary fix would be to do a soft reset (press power, volume down and the trackball simultaneously).
Google is working to fix these issues, but if it can’t be solved through a software update, the Nexus One Warranty covers this.
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The Nexus One is a great phone feature wise.I think it wont be succesfull though.Why would people buy this when the can get an iPhone from at
The Nexus is a great phone especially considering the size of the touch screen.in my opinion it wont be succesfull though.Why would people buy this when the can get an iPhone 3g for 100 bucks?Its all about brand recognition!
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Hands down, Apple’s app store wins by a mile. It’s a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I’m not sure I’d want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case. Have you tried the ipad? you can get one free at FreshGiftCard.com
The processor chip is called as a little recent model amount but it and the GPU are likely the similar speed as the 3GS. The old Contact with the similar Processor and GPU since the 3G was quicker. Besides having the clock pace turned up greater the Touch has less software to run since it is not a phone. It should beat any iPhone to day in overall performance.