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

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post Aug 18 2010, 12:42 AM

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QUOTE(ronaldet @ Aug 17 2010, 11:21 PM)
any bluetooth headset tat can b paired with n900??
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QUOTE(hiroki8704 @ Aug 18 2010, 12:23 AM)
new user..!
damn i like my new nokia n900

still very new to me...though..however i found out that i am unable to send mp3 using bluetooth to other bluetooth phones using n900..
anyone can teach me...?
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Haven't tried MP3, but certain files which unable to send, I use 3rd party file explorer like "Cute Explorer" to send those files.

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QUOTE(haushinka @ Aug 18 2010, 12:52 AM)
even iphone can paired with jabra
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I'm talking about restrictions. Apply only allow their product to connect to certain products, that's something NOT normal.
It's not about compatibility, it's restrictions.

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QUOTE(darrenwong @ Aug 18 2010, 04:17 PM)
Hi all.. Great guide you have at the first page...  thumbup.gif

Had been using this great phone for about a week now. Really good experience using this gadget. smile.gif

Anyway, there are 2 things I need to be enlightened on so far.

Firstly, my battery was drained towards empty (possibly around 0%) and then when it's empty, I went to charge the phone till its full for about 2 hours using the AC-10. After it's been fully charged, when I switched off the charger and try to turn it on, the phone doesn't do so. The phone doesn't switch on! Resorted to remove the battery and install it in back in order to boot the phone normally. Then it finally works. Everything boots as normal. Has this problem happened to any of you before?  unsure.gif

In the meanwhile, based on the 1st page, as you have mentioned that the alternative web browsers are Chromium as one of them, but I've already added all the repositories from your guide, but still couldn't find it under the "All" category in the app manager.

Hope you guys can assist on this. Thanks biggrin.gif
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Don’t drain your battery empty. If you do that, N900 will shutdown unexpectedly and might give you problem. Similar to PC, you should shutdown the OS properly. Plus, it is not good for the battery. This is not those old technology battery. Li-Ion and Li-Poly battery doesn’t need to wait until low only charge, you can charge anytime and should not let it “empty” as it might damage the battery.

Previously, I updated the enhance-power-kernel version to v38 and v39, this 2 version have battery drain issue. I thought my battery is having problem, but later found out it was due to the kernel. Anyway, during that time, my phone shuts off due to low battery. I fully charge it and try to turn it on and it didn’t turn on successfully, I manage to see some message about some “error” before it shuts off. Really scary, but luckily was able to turn on again after that.

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QUOTE(darrenwong @ Aug 18 2010, 09:48 PM)
Okay... Noted. Will try my best not to drain it out then.

What about the latter, regarding overcharging issues? Like leaving the phone fully charged (green) even with the charger/USB cable on for another few hours sometimes?

Hmm... Guess in the enhanced kernels also did not solve this problem... I think I'd stick to the default kernel at the moment...
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Nope, will not overcharge, there's cut off power. After it's fully charge, try unplug the charger then plug it back, it won't charge, it will tell you the battery is full.
Even at 90%, it still wouldn't charge. What I tested is, when it's below 85%, then it will start to re-charge.
Don't worry about overcharging unless you're using some cheap fake charger or incorrect voltage.

The latest enhanced kernel v40 already solved the battery drain issue.
Originally I was using v37 for some time, there's no issue with battery drain, then v38 comes out and I updated it and face this problem, same goes for v39. Finally v40 solved it.

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QUOTE(firstknight @ Aug 20 2010, 09:55 AM)
mine at constant 900... no prob in pic taking...
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mine have problem if using ideal voltage at 900mhz, it will crash the app after a while.
Now using low voltage, so far ok.

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QUOTE(cloud8318 @ Aug 20 2010, 12:01 PM)
haha.... still to early hello to N9.....is still an rumours stage laugh.gif
should be Meego.....but haven't final yet whistling.gif
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If like this means = bad.

I mean, if initially it was a Symbian device, but later they decide to put MeeGo in instead. Does it mean this is just like another "testing" device that they're tossing around. If yes, be prepared for poor support on this device again.

I'd prefer they come up with something really good. By year end or early next year, many devices is going to be more powerful and better spec. I wonder will N9 be able to live up to it?

Imagine the first MeeGo device is a failure? That's really a bad start.
Strongly hope they come up with a good device.

By the way, anyone saw C7? Looks good, classy, and almost similar spec with N8, but a whole LOT cheaper.


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post Aug 21 2010, 08:37 AM

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QUOTE(gyianz @ Aug 20 2010, 06:13 PM)
Disclaimer: Flashing MeeGo to your N900 will permanently erase your settings and may cause damage to your device. This image is meant for experienced developers only. With the open image the battery management is not functional so you may cause damage to your device. We do not take any responsibility of the damage that may be caused to your device.

Thats what the guide said.. lol.. and is buying an AP N900 worth it?
Can we update the phone like an original phone?
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To answer your question:
AP = Original = Oversea's set, it is ORIGINAL NOKIA PHONE, not some fake China NokLa

Zitron = Authorised Set sold in Malaysia

N900 is a bit special as initially it was never meant to be launch in Asia; So, there's no actual Malaysian version N900. AFAIK, the Zitron set is either US, UK, HK or India set. There's no Malaysia Firmware at the moment.

Zitron is simply an "authorised" distributor for Nokia Malaysia.

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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 24 2010, 05:43 AM)
I recommend do not confuse the new user. Command are all case sensitive means even 1 letter wrong its wrong. Possible provide a direct code to make it work and when he is free he can slowly learn the other commands
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Actually previous Eiraku has provided a very good guide for overclocking on demand (with shortcut in Desktop). Owners can overclock through pressing the shortcut/icon on the Desktop when needed and reset to stock when not needed. I think he has spend some time on the contribution and should be added to the front page as alternative method for overclocking?

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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 24 2010, 07:52 AM)
definately if there is a better guide of course it will be added to the frontpage
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Here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=34018691


QUOTE(Eiraku @ Aug 24 2010, 08:41 AM)
Here's the much promised Titan Kernel Tut:

STEP 1: GET TITAN'S KERNEL

1) Enable Extras-Devel repos
2) Search for Enhanced Kernel (currently at version 38)
3) Install the Enhanced Kernel Settings package (it will automatically install the kernel)
4) Say yes to the "are you sure you want to risk borking your N900" question.
5) Restart after installation.

STEP 2: SET OVERCLOCKING

1) Go into xterminal
2) Make sure you have installed the rootsh package
3) As usual, start with "sudo gainroot"

Next:

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kernel-config show


To show the current config, which should be 250-600mhz, normal stock config. You would wanna save this to stock by typing the below.

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kernel-config save Stock


You now have the "Stock" profile to return to if everything goes wrong. Now to load profile type:

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kernel-config load ulv
For a battery saving ULV profile


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kernel-config load ideal


For a faster, overclocked 500-850mhz profile

Profiles to choose between:
a) ulv - Normal battery saving, normal clock.
b) ideal - Balanced, overclock
c) xlv - More battery saving, underclock.
d) starving - Most battery saving, normal clock.

Also, you can set your OWN clock speeds after choosing a profile by typing:

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kernel-config limits <lower CPU limit> <upper CPU limit>


For instance "kernel-config limits 500 900". This will clock whatever profile you have loaded before to 500mhz lower limit and 900mhz upper limit. IDEAL ONLY IS OPTIMISED FOR A 500MHZ LOWER LIMIT, all the other profiles accept 250mhz.

After setting the clock speed limits, type:

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kernel-config save <whatever name you want>


And load your OWN config as default by typing:

CODE
kernel-config default <whatever name you want>


If ever you need to set it back to normal, type:

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kernel-config default Stock



STEP 3: ON THE FLY OVERCLOCKING

1) Get the files in the zip below, unzip somewhere on your computer.

CPUControl.zip ( 690bytes ) Number of downloads: 18


MIRROR: http://hotfile.com/dl/45149192/1a55994/CPUControl.zip.html

2) In each file (overclock, underclock, default) as per your needs, edit the part below with notepad in your computer:

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Exec=sudo kernel-config load <insert profile name you want here>


3) Copy the files (using MC, xterm or WinSCP) to:

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/usr/share/applications/hildon/


4) Place the shortcuts on your desktop.

5) <OPTIONAL> Create 3 48x48 PNG icons named uc.png, oc.png and def.png and put them in /usr/share/icons/scalable/hildon/ if you want icons for the shortcuts.

I'll be back tomorrow for the QBW widgets, which is actually the least hard part next to installing the kernel.

EDIT: Added mirror.
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Added on August 24, 2010, 9:01 am
QUOTE(Eiraku @ Aug 24 2010, 08:41 AM)
@andy: I did? Can't remember edi, lol.
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Yup, actually I requested it from you:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...post&p=34003975

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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 24 2010, 01:38 PM)
Yeah its like improve design of nokia 5800 or X6. Now looking forward for N8 only
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C7 looks good too, classy like N97. Specs very similar to N8, but at much cheaper price.

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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 24 2010, 02:11 PM)
Hope so mate

C7 - Rumour not official
N8 - Official
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Rumour but have a lot of pictures and even hands on videos running Symbian^3:
http://mynokiablog.com/2010/08/19/nokia-c7-hands-on
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QUOTE(jananan @ Aug 25 2010, 09:01 AM)
Flash 10 not coming for the N900
what the... shit... fxxx...


Added on August 25, 2010, 9:28 amN9 - Leaked Specs - unbelievable - 1320mAh battery for a monster of a phone

what were they thinking, lets hope its only prototype specs and the final version comes with at least 1800mAh at least. (or i am not going to buy)
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Yea, it was mentioned by the Mobile Gugu cpitchford from Nokia Discussion Group UK. He's really disappointed with it, his wife bought a Nexus1 and he was amazed with the supports and updates on the device. N900 is dead once it was launch, all the supports were mainly/purely provided by the community, but how much can the community do? They need to be able to update the OS core itself and come out with a better customized firmware, like PSP.
Look at OVI store for N900, still BETA.

The focus is all on N8 and MeeGo; MeeGo development is steady and CLEAR, with timeline announce publicly.

As for Flash 10; previously there was announcement that Flash 10 will be made available to all smartphones EXCEPT one, which we all know, the iPride. BUT, I guess they forget about Maemo, so that makes it 2.
In Flash website, it mentioned Flash 10 will be available for Symbian and MeeGo, no mentioned of Maemo.


Added on August 25, 2010, 9:38 am
QUOTE(jananan @ Aug 25 2010, 09:01 AM)

Added on August 25, 2010, 9:28 amN9 - Leaked Specs - unbelievable - 1320mAh battery for a monster of a phone

what were they thinking, lets hope its only prototype specs and the final version comes with at least 1800mAh at least. (or i am not going to buy)
i just copy-pasta from that site, if you lazy to click on that link. the information belong to them.

Nokia N9 - Leaked Specs
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Operating System: MeeGo^1
Screen Resolution: 1280×720
Screen Color Depth: 24 bit
Screen Size: 4.0 inch
Display Technology: AMOLED (RGB)
Thickness: 14.2 mm
Weight: 150 g
Input Method: Touch Screen and Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
Data Bearers: WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, HSPA+, WCDMA, EGPRS, EDGE
CPU Type: ARM Cortex-A8
CPU Clock Rate: 1 GHz
Graphics Processor: SGX540
Flash Technology: Adobe Flash 10.1
Camera Resolution: 4000×3000
CMOS Sensor: 1/1.7 inch
Camera Focal length: 28 mm
Video Recording Resolution: 1280*720
Video Recording Frame Rate: 30 fps
Mass Storage Memory: 64 GB
NAND Memory: 1 GB
SDRAM Memory: 512 MB
Maximum Memory Card Size: 32 GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI mini C Connector, Micro-USB(OTG), etc
Battery: 1320 mAh
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Actually by the time it actually launch (end of this year or next year), 1Ghz might be pretty old news.


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QUOTE(firstknight @ Aug 25 2010, 02:17 PM)
Apparently, there should be a new firmware on week 35.
You can google PE1.0
Now sure why they call it PE1.0 instead of PR1.3?

Guess what? This news is leaked from Chinese website; Supposedly the team is now passed down to China company? They seems to have a lot of information on this, as well as many upcoming Nokia phones. They have more information than those people in talk.maemo forum. It was also them who leak the news in talk.maemo forum....
Even the N9 and C7 information.... was leak from chinese site/forums...

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C7 Review....

http://www.mobile-review.com/review/nokia-c7-en.shtml
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QUOTE(arcalius_7 @ Aug 26 2010, 12:36 PM)
Guys, anyone know how to make media player scan musics only at .Sounds? The music player includes ringtones and sygic voices make me feel  rclxub.gif
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You can add the folder to NoWatchDirectory in the tracer.cfg file (need root access or use SSH through WinSCP)

OR, just use an app call tracker-cfg from the repositories:
http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=773613&postcount=6

NOTE: You need to update the indexes via a code in X-Term after you update the file, but if you're using the app, there is an option for you to choose to rebuild the index/db.

QUOTE(Josh_M @ Aug 26 2010, 01:41 PM)
Will this work i mean aspire au usng this method.
not that pro yet.
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No need to be a pro to do it. It's just a text file, just some text that's all, but there's another easier option, which is using the tracker-cfg app.

aspire method is alternate way but it only works for NEW folders. For those default folders, you have to use the tracker.cfg way.
After you install Sygic or certain app/games which have images in the directory, these images will load in your Image Viewer; You can use the tracker.cfg method to hide them away so that they won't show in your image viewer.


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QUOTE(arcalius_7 @ Aug 27 2010, 07:48 AM)
lol, good luck with ur class. anyways, im still pissed off with tracker..already set the Ringtones directory to nowatch but still can be seen by media player.haihz.refresh and reboot also didn't effect their scanning..gonna lurking TMO again later.
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There is an option in tracker-cfg app which lets you rebuild the database or indexes.

Or the manual way, in X-Terminal, type the below:
tracker-processes -r

No need to reboot your phone, after you do this, all your pictures, videos, images will be reloaded and it will take some time to load when you open image viewer or music player or video player for the first time after you rebuild the indexes.

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QUOTE(Dominus91 @ Aug 27 2010, 11:23 PM)
haha..i found temperature is totally useless..even i'm using WIFI, the reading is still 21 celcius.. gonna to remove some of them.. what's ur option for update checkbox and interval?
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The heat generated by your N900 is not the processor, it's the battery.

QUOTE(ShrugsLova @ Aug 27 2010, 11:35 PM)
that remind me of the mosquito frequency thing that suppose to get rid of mosquito.
During Mid semester camping, many bringing mosquito coils, repellent and such to keep mosquito away.
and brilliantly me only bring my phone along.

Night time, I opened my mosquito frequency software; trying to get some sleep....and that's the worst NIGHTMARE i had.
Useless apps.
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Maybe it works the other way round? LoL tongue.gif
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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 28 2010, 12:27 PM)
cool share fast forward hehe
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It's slideshow of 800 shots taken using time lapsed photography. (e.g. snap every 1 secs; then make a movie out of it, like olden days cartoon).
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QUOTE(drexar @ Aug 30 2010, 05:30 AM)
Guys off topic a bit.. Which one do you prefer N900 or Galaxy S? Just doing some survey for my fren hehe
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Technical Users or Advance Users with some technicals.
Desc: Those that understand what it means by a full blown Linux, running Java SE, freedom, open-source, etc.
** IF Apps and Games are really important, skip this.
Devices: N900 --> Other Smartphones (Android/Symbian/etc) --> The "i"

Advance Users:
Desc: Those that don't really understand or think the above is important. They may ask, "What's the difference between full blown Linux and scale down Linux? How does it affect me?" or "Java SE? What's the difference with Java? Or simply Java? How does it affect me?". Basically, they are more concern with apps and games.
** IF none of that matters, only care about Apps and Games, basically, they're NOT looking for a smartphone but a device which have tons of apps and games (think PSP + Phone), then skip this.
Devices: Other smartphones (Android/Symbian/etc) --> The "i"

I Don't Care users:
If a picture worth a thousand words, a video is priceless:


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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Aug 30 2010, 09:15 AM)
i know how that feels.

Example i recommend other brand with better specification the person just insist the brand. I said why he/she just say thats what he/she likes. Even for the same price or less he/she will insist that brand no matter what. Its their choice
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Yup, better let them choose what they like. If they bought it because you suggested it, then they will blame you for any problems or if they regret. Besides, because it's not their choice, they usually won't put their heart on the thing, won't spend time to learn, etc. In the end, they blame everything on you.

However, there're some people that are different and they will learn to appreciate and love the thing.

From what I know, there're many Anti-Nokians in Malaysia. Back then, when there isn't much choices around, these people usually jump to SE devices and most of them won't look back, even though the reason they jump is no longer valid (e.g. Sound Quality, Camera, which used to be the strength of SE). It's a fashion/brand thingy, it's a Sony.

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