[Guide] How to install Android ICS on Nokia N9

If you own a Nokia N9 and have been a fan of our website, you would already know that Android 4.0 and Android 4.1 have been ported for the N9 by developers. Up until now, developers have not released a method by which we can install these ports on our device, but it looks like that is about to change.

Now we have a working port for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for your Nokia N9 and you can follow our step-by-step guide to install it on your device to dual-boot with Meego.

Nokia N9 receives Firefox OS port

The Nokia N9 proves yet again to be a very versatile device. A couple of days ago we reported that the N9 was running a port of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and now it has been spotted Mozilla’s Firefox OS.

Firefox OS aims to be a fully free and open HTML5 based mobile OS, based on Linux and Gecko. Nightly builds of the operating system are currently available for testing and a developer has managed to install it on his N9.

Watch the following video demonstration of the Mozilla Firefox OS running on the Nokia N9.

Nokia N9 receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean port

Back in February we reported that developers had ported Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the Nokia N9. Now while the Android community is still kept waiting Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been ported to run on the Nokia N9.

Despite Nokia having abandoned the Meego operating system which runs on the N9 it is great to see this device getting treated to various Android ports so quickly.

Nokia N9 receives Meego PR1.3 update in some regions as update rolls out

Nokia has now started rolling out the Meego 1.3 update for the Nokia N9. The update is already available in certain locations and should appear in more locations in the coming weeks.

The update is 204.8MB in size and will update your software to version 40.2012.21-3.001.19.

Firefox on Nokia N9 will have Adobe Flash support

To date the Nokia N900 is probably one of the best handsets I have used. One of its key features being full Adobe Flash support. But now thanks to the development of a Flash plugin for the Meego version of Firefox, Nokia N9 users can also enjoy Flash on their devices.


However Flash support will not be extended to the default browser or for third party software like Opera Mobile.

Meego PR1.3 update coming for the Nokia N9 in June ?

The Nokia N9 may have been the only Meego handset that that the company released, but it has been doing quite well due to its innovative design and easy to use operating system. It looks like Nokia is not just ready to give up on the device as reports suggest that the Meego PR 1.3 update may be available for the device soon.

Nokia N9 receives PR 1.2 software update

Nokia has released the official firmware update for the Nokia N9 about a month after it was seeded to developers for testing. The update is 248 MB in size and is reported to take up to 40 minutes to install according to Nokia.

The front facing camera on the Nokia N9 is now usable with Meego 1.2 and you can now organize your apps into folders in the app launcher. The update also brings improvements to the camera and gallery app along with the copy/paste functionality.

Nokia N9 receives Android 4.0 ICS port

There were definitely many out there who were disappointed when Nokia chose to use Windows Phone as their primary operating system instead of Android. Well there is some good news for anyone who owns a Nokia N9, as there may be a chance for you to dual-boot your Meego device with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) soon.

Alexey Roslyakov, the developer behind bringing Android 2.3 Gingerbread to the Nokia N900 through the NitDroid project, has posted a picture of the Nokia N9 running an early build of Android ICS.

The picture is titled 'progress' and while it is still in early stages, the works seams to be progressing. The NitDroid team is also said to be working on porting Android 4.0 for the Nokia N900.

Nokia N9 - PR 1.2 Changelog and more screenshots leaked

Back in November a report revealed some screenshots of the upcoming update (PR 1.2) for the Nokia N9 were leaked and now a user from TMO has revealed more screenshots of the upcoming update.

The screenshots along with the changelog follows:

Nokia N9 - PR 1.2 update screenshots leak

Nokia released the PR 1.1 update for the Meego running Nokia N9 in early November and reports pointed towards them already working on a PR 1.2 update which promised improvements in the camera along with system wide copy/paste functionality.

Nokia N9 to receive PR 1.2 software update next

The Nokia N9 features a 3.9 inch touch display with an 8 megapixel camera and is powered by a 1GHz processor.

Nokia has just released the PR 1.1 software update and it looks like they are already getting prepared with the PR 1.2 update.

Nokia N9 receives (PR 1.1) software update

We reported some time ago that the Nokia N9 was going to receive a firmware update, and it looks like the day has come. N9 users have been receiving notifications of the update is now available for their devices.

The new PR1.1 update (20.2011.40.4) offers performance improvements along with new features for the device. Nokia claims that there are 308 enhancements added, so users should be getting quite a dramatic new experience on their devices.

Nokia N9 White Edition - Hands on

The White edition of the Nokia N9 is a variant of the original Nokia N9 but features up to 64GB of storage and has a glossy finish instead of a matte finish like the others.

Check out this hands on of the device courtesy of MyNokiaBlog which was filmed using a Nokia N8.

Nokia N9 will receive a software update soon

The Nokia N9 is the first device from the company to be powered by Meego and features a full swipe only touch UI. Nokia has revealed that it will be getting it's first update during the forth quarter for 2011.

The update will bring usability improvements, live music control keys from the lock screen, closing apps by swiping down by default and NFC tag reading.

Nokia N9 - White Edition

Nokia has unveiled a white version of their Meego powered Nokia N9 handset. The device will have a glossy finish unlike the matte exterior it's brethren host, and it will also come with 64GB of storage when it becomes available by the end of this year.

Much like the illusive white iPhone 4, there was a reason behind the delay in manufacturing a white version of the N9, as it's marketing head Frank Zillikens explained:

Nokia N9 - All 64GB models pre-ordered

Has Nokia made a mistake dropping it's Meego lineup ? The news is that the 64GB version of the Nokia N9 is already fully reserved in Finland, leaving only the 16GB
model for anyone who wants the device.

The N9 which was first expected to be released in June has been delayed, but recently made available for pre-order a couple of days ago. It seams like Nokia has done well with their marketing of the device as results show that the N9 may be a real success.

Nokia N9 - Coming to Mexico

Nokia fans in Mexico will be happy to hear that Nokia N9 will be heading over there. The Nokia N9 is a beautiful device with it's generous 3.9 inch display and up to 64 GB of storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, NFC and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM

Nokia N9 available in the U.S. through Amazon

The Nokia N9 is not expected to be launched in the U.S. or U.K. as Nokia plans to release Windows Phone alternatives in those regions instead. The N9 features a 3.9 inch touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, NFC and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. 

However while the handset wont be sold officially through a carrier, the unlocked version has found it's way through the online retailer Amazon. The 16GB version has been priced at $500 and the 32GB version at $650.

The shipping date for the device is said to be September 23rd, which is in line with the original date announced by Nokia's Swedish website. If you are looking to get one for yourself you can do so using the link below:

Nokia N9 - Video Review

 The Nokia N9 features a 3.9 inch touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, NFC and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM

Check out this long hands on review of the Meego powered Nokia N9 which follows:

Nokia N9 - Video Demos

The Nokia N9 features a 3.9 inch touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls, NFC and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM

The N9 runs the Linux based Meego operating system

Check out the following demo videos of the  Nokia N9 featuring the Web Browser, Media Player and GPS.