This download has been discovered to be identical to the over the air update that certain US Nexus One owners received in the past few weeks and it is only 1.86MB in size.

To install it, owners apparently have to replace the FRF50 build number with that contained within the file.

The replacement file will bring the Android build up to FRF72 and this will deliver various Android 2.2 improvements, including a smoother, swifter web browsing experience and full support for Flash, according to Phandroid.

Interestingly, reports suggest that the Android update makes the Nexus One far better at detecting 3G networks, which results in better coverage for all owners.

Q: T-Mobile Upgrade Eligibility: Can current T-Mobile customers buy the Google Nexus One Phone for $179?

A: At this time, only new T-mobile customers are eligible to purchase Nexus One at the discounted price of $179

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Q: 3G coverage on the Google Nexus One is poor even in areas where T-Mobile coverage is  good on other handsets?

A: Google appear to have acknowldged that the Nexus One is suffering from weak 3 coverage but have not yet released further information. Replacing the SIM with a USIM results in better 3G connectivity, stability and improved battery life. HTC are also accepting Service Tickets for some of the T-Mobile 3G issues HTC Hotline: 1800 11 33 77. Service Hours: 9.30 AM To 5.30 PM. The phone recognizes SIM cards from any mobile service provider using the GSM standard, but is incompatible with the frequency band used by the AT&T and Rogers networks for 3G data. Additionally, the Nexus One is incompatible with CDMA networks such as Verizon and Sprint.

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Q: Is there a Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Google Nexus One?

A: “We hope to release the 2.1 SDK soon,” a Google spokesman said but could not give further details.

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Q: What are the supported countries and languages on the Google Nexus One?

A:The Nexus One is available for purchase in the United States and may also be shipped to the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore (Republic of Singapore).

The following languages are available on the Nexus One:

HTC Support Contact Details:

T-Mobile Nexus One Support Details

Call us at: 1-800-T-MOBILE
1-800-866-2453
Business customers call: 1-888-537-4242

Google has tried to reassure customers that they are resolving complaints as fast as they can  “We work quickly to solve any customer support issues as they come up, and we are trying to be as open and transparent as possible through our online customer help forums,” the company said .“We’ll continue to address all issues in as timely of a manner as possible and look at alternative support mediums where applicable.”

Customers have been clamouring for Google to setup a telephone support line rather than relying on email and forum support.

The Nexus One phone can only be purchased directly from Google and support is only available direct from Google via their usual email medium. This has led to a number of frustrated phone users who are waiting days for response to some of their queries.

The official Google Nexus One Support pages list the top queries as:

·         Price of the phone

·         Network provider for the phone

·         Sim free options for the Google Nexus One

·         Order and delivery date for the Nexus One

·         Google Nexus One support for 3g networks

A number of Nexus One Users appear to be getting frustrated with neither Google, HTC or T-Mobile taking ownership of some of the support calls.

T-Mobile Support Site for Google Nexus One

Google Mobile Nexus One Support  Page + Forum

HTC Support Page

Given that many folks have paid $500 or £350 for a phone maybe Google should have provided a dedicated support line for the Nexus One phone since teething problems are bound to occur with any new launch?