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 Nokia N900 V4 (More than 100 owners), Where tablet meets mobile phone

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post Aug 14 2010, 08:30 AM

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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 14 2010, 12:57 AM)
Go to any handphone shop to do it. I did mine for RM10 only including installation by them
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+1 even small booths in low yat can do it for ya.

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post Aug 14 2010, 09:13 AM

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anybody try that modRana gps app??
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post Aug 14 2010, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(arcalius_7 @ Aug 14 2010, 09:01 AM)
Morning all,
Few days back I managed to dual-boot with android(thanks for the links provided). can run but sometimes abit laggy and buggy especially when I wan to turn off the phone. The menu will blink2 but it still accept my input to shutdown. haven't tried gaming yet since I cannot find astro file manager in Market  rclxub.gif
All in all, I hope NITDroid dudes keeps progress until all functionality achieved. Right now they managed to enable data transfer via 3G iinm but still in testing phase. Maybe next time, I can follow n900 thread & android thread in lyn tongue.gif

One thing that I notice is, the screen can be seen clearly eventhough I'm sitting under direct sunlight. I never feel so much worth as much as before! For those who this thinking wan or duwan this phone, just grab with your eyes closed and enjoy rclxms.gif .Make sure you watch youtube and follow all n900 related forum and you are set. At first when I'm holding my baby, I x really cocky at all. just like handling normal desktop. icon_rolleyes.gif

Anyone know how to access windows share? I dun see any smb package in App mgr icon_question.gif  Gonna googling around again...
And still, no VK or ukeyboard crash when using it. Sigh, so lazy wanna reflash to global FW, got tons of app already downloaded over there tongue.gif

I'm still using vanilla kernel since i almost never face any lags or slows for a while. except for yesterday when I'm running duke nukem 3d which requires me to restart when it hangs.

So sad since I realised no sound enhancement in this phone, I seldom listen my songs there. But I very happy to watch drama without conversion rclxm9.gif.  All video format can run without/slight hiccups except 720 size.
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wich version of nitroid are you using?? the skipping frame rate in the off menu of the phone is a known bug, hopefully will be fixed in next build, but still trippy. I had the same experience, and can def say that to run nitroid it has to be OC'd . There was a a very big difference, cos apps didn't crash, and the ui wasn't laggy anymore.I couldn't find astro file manager either, but try oi file manager from android market. its free and it works to transfer apk file to neccesary directories, wink.gif
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post Aug 15 2010, 01:13 AM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 14 2010, 11:33 PM)
hi guys

i've been trying to load and boot meego from micro sd following this instruction , but i can only make it until

step 8: Click the "Write" button to byte-copy the image to the microSD memory card.

im stuck at the step to run the flasher flasher-3.5 -l -b -k <kernel>, can anyone tell me how to do it?

is <kernel> the name of the extracted image file (meego-xxx-xxx.raw)? or the full path to the file(c:\folder\folder\meego-xxx-xxx.raw)?
<kernel> is the meego-handset-armv5tel-n900-nokia-proprietary-1.0.80.13.20100803.2-mmcblk0p.raw.bz2 image file? or the meego-handset-armv5tel-n900-nokia-proprietary-1.0.80.13.20100803.2-vmlinuz-2.6.35~rc6-133.2-n900 kernel file? im confused

base on this link( u need to put in ur imei code to be able to go in)

another problem is after i wrote the image to the micro sd, the micro sd file system become unrecognized, is this normal?

im frustrated, pls  icon_question.gif
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ok first off, <kernel> is the kernel file ( meego-handset-armv5tel-n900-nokia-proprietary-1.0.80.13.20100803.2-vmlinuz-2.6.35~rc6-133.2-n900 ) it needs to be placed in the same folder as flasher i think. i9'm not too sure for flasher on the n900. i know in windows, just place in same folder and run command. as for ur sd card being unrecognizable,do you mean by via pc? or in n900?? did u mount the sdcard ( if it was unmounted )
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post Aug 15 2010, 02:05 AM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 15 2010, 01:58 AM)
unrecognized by both pc and n900. how to mount?
i place the kernel file in some folder, when i run the flasher command, i use full path...after that it shows something like "cannot find the suitable usb device. Waiting."

thanks!
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i assume by your answer you're using windows to flash right?? are u using xp or seven and is it 64bit or 32bit? flasher only works on win7 32bit so have to use virtualxp or some vmware.

the command to mount partition is:

mount /dev/mmcblk1p1

but you shudn't need to mess around with that, just get the kernel flashed and boot up.
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post Aug 15 2010, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 15 2010, 02:35 AM)
i tried both way to flash, by pc and in n900.
now i moved the kernel file to the same flasher folder already.
im using win 7 64bit but there's no error when i run the flasher, the only thing is, it shows me "Suitable USB device not found, waiting."

steps i take is , connect my phone to usb, then choose "mass storage" then in windows i run the command, is this correct?

i also tried the cmd to mount the thing, but it shows me cant find /dev/mmcblk1p1 in /etc/fstab sweat.gif

do i need to format my micro sd to a specific type of file system(ext3 ?) before i write the image into it? (currently using fat32)

thanks!
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sorry for the late reply bruda, as I was a lil busy at church today, ;P

ok since you're using win 7 64 nit got a lil bad news for you lar bro. 64 bit is not supported by the flasher app ( some issue with the usb drivers )there won't be an error msg, but it just stops at "Suitable USB device not found, waiting." ,so u need to either run it using a pc using xp or win7 32 bit, or you need to install virtual xp , and run flasher while you're inside it, then you shouldn't have any issue with the flasher detecting your phone.

as for your sdcard, i had a look on the meego site abt meego installation, and i don't think you need to worry abt the sdcard format. my guess is its in ext3 form, so it won't read in windows, but if you had no error msgs when writing the image to the sdcard, u shudn't worry yet.


Added on August 15, 2010, 11:31 pm
QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 15 2010, 11:07 PM)
There no 100% reading but there was this batt app that shows battery reading in widget form
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i agree with aspire here. not sure which app gives an acuurate reading, but you can either try the batt app widget apsire mentioned, or use a desktop command execution widget. biggrin.gif

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post Aug 16 2010, 12:32 AM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 16 2010, 12:15 AM)
Hi, thanks for the info. i will try again in win 7 32 bit, let u know later after i try it.  smile.gif
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hehe, later if u wan i can teach u how to install virtual xp. initially i used a pc with win7 32 bit, but damn more convenient to be able to flash with my lappy, so set up virtualxp, tongue.gif

Edit: Eh, just realised you live quite near, haha.

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post Aug 16 2010, 12:40 AM

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QUOTE(Daniel89 @ Aug 15 2010, 09:47 PM)
yeah now going to install those useful app on front page like conky and other app hehe
Edit:By the way guys what internet browser you guys use for the N900 ? Firefox Opera or the Original one ? XD
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have both opera and firefox. If i'm planning to do heavy browsing for a while, then i use firefox, microb is just great and loads up lickety split, opera is not too bad, but different style of browsing i'd say.


Added on August 16, 2010, 12:42 am
QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 16 2010, 12:38 AM)
oo, thanks, but it's ok, i can borrow my fren's laptop(win7-32bit) . tmrw only try, now lazy already whistling.gif  aha
where u stay? i think quite alot of forumer here also stay in pj biggrin.gif
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haha, i oso quite busy lar tonight, so i'm in overdrive mode ( overworking ), tongue.gif , my last comment, cos i just terlihat your location, hehe. I live in TTDI , straight shot with LDP, cool2.gif

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post Aug 16 2010, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(Daniel89 @ Aug 16 2010, 10:47 PM)
Time to customize the dekstop but still feel like my N900 is empty haha just felt like need to explore more to know this phone and except conky is there still any app could see what running behind the N900 ? Conky didn't give much useful information yet hmm..
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i suggest trying 'Desktop Command Execution Widget" just download and try some of the inbuilt scripts, wink.gif
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post Aug 17 2010, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 16 2010, 11:22 PM)
same tahi "cant find suitable device. waiting"
using win7 32 bit already. frustrated.   mad.gif
tried also win xp same thing >.< sien sai
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u tried on a win xp pc or virtual xp??? hmmmmmm, this is common issue when flasher cannot access you're usb ports. is your phone in R n D mode?? or just plug in normal???

Don't give up yet, this phone sometimes memang frustrating, but when you finally get it working, the rush is worth it, hehe. Its probably some small detail you're not doing right or missing. First time trying to flash my phone took 1 day , and drove me almost kuku. Now tho, can format/repartion my sdcard, flashing takes like 1 min, and easily can boot up linux live , or xp in virtua mode on my pc.

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post Aug 17 2010, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(stimix hackers @ Aug 17 2010, 11:34 AM)
I want to install froyo in n900. can anyone show me how to install froyo..tq.
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http://forum.nitdroid.com/index.php?topic=84.0
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post Aug 17 2010, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 17 2010, 01:56 PM)
i tried win xp pc. i plug in like normal usb device, in "storage mode", i duno about r n d mode.  sweat.gif
pls allow me to describe my steps:

1. i unzip the .raw image, the nokia proprietary version.
2. i used the win32diskwriter to write the image to my mmc, via the phone in storage mode(usb).
3. then i move the kernel file into the same directory as the flasher in my pc.
4. i run the command, flasher-3.5.exe -l -b -k kernel

then it gives me the "waiting for device" thingy >.<!!

by the way, by installing the froyo, it replaces the phone os? or can it be loaded from mmc only? thanks!!! notworthy.gif
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ahhh, bro, u need to put it in r n d mode onli then flasher can detect it. ( with ur phone off, and usb cable not connected to pc, open keyboard, hold 'u' button and connect usb. the blue nokia logo will come up, but in top corner there is a usb symbol as well.

however from your comment i'm confused? do you want to install froyo ( nitdroid 0 or meego? u can install nitdroid ( froyo ) as a dual boot with maemo, but meego requires a complete flash. its only for testing right now. Don't flash unless you're sure you know what os you're trying to install.


Added on August 17, 2010, 11:49 pm
QUOTE(stimix hackers @ Aug 17 2010, 01:49 PM)
Follow the step..but this warning appear
The following packages have unmet dependecies:
nitdroid-installer: Depends: bzip2 but it is not installeble
E: Broken packages


rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif
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you need to install bzip2 first.
1) open xterm
2) type:

sudo gainroot
apt-get install bzip2


then try the installer again.

also make sure you have wget installed

1) open xterm
2) type:

sudo gainroot
apt-get install wget



Added on August 17, 2010, 11:53 pm
QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 17 2010, 11:44 PM)
For me after u tried jabra u wont use other brand. I using Nokia BH103 / BH503 and soon getting BH505
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+1

they're affordable, quite tahan, and work well with nokias, biggrin.gif

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post Aug 18 2010, 07:38 AM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 18 2010, 12:34 AM)
hi , i didnt know about r n d mode until now. XD
im trying to install meego, then may be froyo.

i thought can dual boot meego and maemo, keep maemo as main os and run meego from mmc?
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so far only froyo and maemo can dualboot. Afaik, after meego installation, cannot dual boot maemo, using the mmc installation method, it boots meego but it reverts back to the maemo kernel upon reboot ( from what i can see from the flasher script, its a 1 time temp flash, allowing the maemo kernel to be releoaded upon reboot ) . Anyway i'm not too sure cos, i haven't tried meego yet as the version out has few functions, and is mostly for dev testing at this moment in time. I would suggest just trying the froyo installation ( check out my latest post above, there is now a very easy to use auto installer. you need a good wifi/3g data connection, and you need, 'wget' and 'bzip2' to be installed, and its quick and easy ) took me abt 10 mins yesterday ( minus the time to download the new nitdroid rootfs )


Added on August 18, 2010, 7:53 am
QUOTE(juven69 @ Aug 18 2010, 04:28 AM)
my friend bought BH-503 arround 150
but of course not ori meh biggrin.gif icon_rolleyes.gif

i want BH-505 or S9-HD drool.gif
time to saving money,,
lol
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hehe, i'm using Jabra BT3030, bought for rm50 on sale in Bangkok airport duty free. Works great, lasts all day, and allows me to use my own earphones, biggrin.gif skull ftw! rclxm9.gif


Added on August 18, 2010, 7:55 am
QUOTE(haushinka @ Aug 18 2010, 07:31 AM)
guys....im not sure whether got this link in previous post or not.....
for linux newbie who want to learn the Xterm click here
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very useful post bro! thanks whole bunch!! thumbup.gif

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post Aug 18 2010, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 18 2010, 09:32 AM)
hi, the 1 time temp flash is exactly what i want, i dont want to replace the default os, i juz want to try something new and keep the default one.
so the froyo installation will flash away the default os? or can i juz load it anytime i want and revert back the original maemo os when i want to?

thanks smile.gif
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ok did some checking for you. if you install meego, u need to reflash to use maemo. If you install froyo( android ) you can load it anytime, and can revert back to mameo os ( supports overclocking with titan kernels as well )

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post Aug 19 2010, 07:30 AM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 18 2010, 06:45 PM)
but what i found is, flash the kernel to load the meego after restart, then restart again will load bk the original maemo, this is the mmc way...or is it not?
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yup, but not sure if you actually revert bacj to maemo kernel after reboot tince i didn't try it myself, tongue.gif
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post Aug 19 2010, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(toocommon @ Aug 19 2010, 09:43 AM)
icic, thanks!!!

how about froyo? fully working like android phone?
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latest version, phone and 3g not working, only bt and wifi working.3d accel, rotation all working. Waiting for next version ,should support phone functions hopefully. i use it for gaming, and some wifi apps, but to be honest, maemo has all the internet apps i need, ;P so now just use it for games, which maemo is lacking a bit

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QUOTE(super_evil_alien @ Aug 21 2010, 12:53 AM)
Maybe tomorrow I'll try to edit some hildon file to make all 4 homescreen to use single wallpaper.
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just edit the '.desktop' file ( open in text editor, and set each scrren with the same image )

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post Aug 22 2010, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(brucesss @ Aug 21 2010, 09:35 PM)
any software for msn... the usual one doesent show all my contacts
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use pdigin messenger??


Added on August 22, 2010, 2:58 pmfilebox is useful, when i just wanna transfer 1 or two files. but for serious file browsing, i still prefer, midnight commander liao, tongue.gif

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my latest desktop screens, and what i think will be my final one, cos i'm finally satisfied with it, hehe...ahhhh...

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post Aug 26 2010, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(jananan @ Aug 26 2010, 12:12 PM)
you really got a lot of time to mod all that bro....  notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif
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hehe not realli lar, the problem was finding where all the png images that i wanted to change were. I actually have a big stock of icons, and theme elements in png form, left over from my symbian theming days. the extra widgets etc, all easy to d/l wan, hehe

if realli concentrate and have the replacement images, maybe 4-5 hours broken up or combined, can customize to be unique to your needs and look liao, wink.gif

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