Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

yes it was entered with small l. Please suggest any other ways of formatting entire phone where the problem can be resolved.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Please help us with some solution we need to get this resolved. Your help would be highly appreciable.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

In my opinion, it is pretty weird that permissions need to be changed on dpkg. If that is a problem, there are probably other hidden problems we don't know about. When I start thinking like that, I start thinking about reflashing.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

understand this, pls
i'm suggesting commands to run for two reasons
1. to gather information about what the problem exactly is
2. to solve the problem

for the time being we are in 1. and when i post a command, i need to see the actual output from the command.
no output ≃ no help
this is not bad will, it is simply the need to see what's going on.

EDIT: as geneven pointed out, having to change the rights on dpkg is pretty bad.
there is a way to reinstall dpkg even though it does not fix the underlying problem of corrupt installation of other packages.
the easiest solution out would indeed be to re-flash your N900 which would mean that you would also have to reinstall all your programs. data saved in /home/user/MyDocs does not get overwritten (if done properly) so you data should be safe

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

as root, run

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

following error appears as below. please help



BusyBox v1.10.2 (Debian 3:1.10.2.legal-1osso30+0m5) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

~ $ root


BusyBox v1.10.2 (Debian 3:1.10.2.legal-1osso30+0m5) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

Nokia-N900:~# apt-get -f install
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 2 not upgraded.
11 not fully installed or removed.
After this operation, 0B of additional disk space will be used.
dpkg: syntax error in triggers deferred file `/var/lib/dpkg/triggers/Unincorp' at character `'
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (2)
Nokia-N900:~#

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

@ XLs
be aware that following command may make your N900 totally unusable.
if it does so, you will have no other option left but to re-flash it.

do you understand and accept the risk?

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

what is the risk please advise

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Please advise how should be go for re-flash

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

misterc request you to please suggest how to reflash

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

• that apt-get / dpkg or (Hildon) Application Manager stop working altogether.
• that for whatever reason your N900 does not start anymore

in either case it is probably a good moment to make a BACKUP of your data

• tap on the top left corner of the N900 main screen until you get to the Application menu (screen with many icons)
• tap on Backup
• tap on New backup
• type in a name & tap on Proceed
• unselect Application list as obviously your application configuration is corrupt.
• tap on Select

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

do you have a computer with Windows or Linux / GNU at your disposal?

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Yes i have computer with windows vista can we comeonline @skype please help me to get this resolved

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

can you pls start a cmd shell and type

and paste the whole line with

System Type:

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

32-bit operating system. Please come online on SKYPE. please help me would really appreciate your help. it would be more easier for me & u. pleasss help me.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Tried in cmd on my computer foll. C:\ > sysinfo but shows unrecognisable. Please help would really appreciate your help if you could come for online help. pleaseeeeeeee

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

EDIT:

no, Skype wouldn't be more easier.
it is preferable that you work on your N900 and / or PC while following the instructions i post here
furthermore, i don't always know right away what to do or how to do it as i'm myself not running Windows, i had to find out what the command was to get the architecture.
furthermore, this thread will remain online and thus be available for other N900 owners who run into a similar problem.
if we know go on Skype, they'd be left without solution.


BACKUP your data

• tap on the top left corner of the N900 main screen until you get to the Application menu (screen with many icons)
• tap on Backup
• tap on New backup
• type in a name & tap on Proceed
• unselect Application list as obviously your application configuration is corrupt.
• tap on Select

• Download and install the latest version of the Flasher.
  • click on I accept
  • download file maemo_flasher-3.5_2.5.2.2.exe
• Download the latest firmware (.bin) file for your region and save it to %ProgramFiles%\maemo\flasher-3.5\ (the default path), or wherever you installed the Flasher.
  to get the IMEI number from your N900
  • open Settings
  • scroll down and tap on About Product
  • your IMEI is on the last line
  • enter it in the proper field
  • click on I accept
  • download the
    Code:

    ---

    PR 1.3 version 20.2010.36-2

    ---

    file applicable for you into Flasher-3.5 directory
• Ensure the battery is full.
• if you haven't done so yet, connect your N900 to your PC for Windows to install the proper drivers
• Unplug USB cable if present, and switch off the device.
• Open the Command Prompt (Start then Run or Windows Logo key + R) and type cmd then press Enter. Change the directory to where you installed the Flasher (TIP: Use the TAB key to auto-complete commands and file-names)
  
  Code:

  ---

  cd "%ProgramFiles%\maemo\flasher-3.5"

  ---

• Run ONE of the following command, depending on which file you downloaded
  
  Code:

  ---

  flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2.002_PR_COMBINED_002_ARM.bin -f -R

  ---

  Code:

  ---

  flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2.003_PR_COMBINED_003_ARM.bin -f -R

  ---

  Code:

  ---

  flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2.004_PR_COMBINED_004_ARM.bin -f -R

  ---

  Code:

  ---

  flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2.203.1_PR_COMBINED_203_ARM.bin -f -R

  ---

  Code:

  ---

  flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin -f -R

  ---

• Hold the u key on the device keyboard and connect the USB cable at the same time.

Reference: Updating the firmware

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

misterc you are impressively patient :)

XLs, please note that this is not an official help forum or anything, people here will help you on their free time as other users. Be patient, and make absolute effort to follow the recommended commands accurately.

Skype is not advised here because:
- the community is not a chat support service
- some people may have the same issues as yours, and will want to see the solution without asking again. As such, it is best if it is available on the forum.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

still the problem exist, but not with the dpkg, the tribal theme is still installed and i have a problem removing the package.


BusyBox v1.10.2 (Debian 3:1.10.2.legal-1osso30+0m5) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

~ $ sudo gainroot
Root shell enabled


BusyBox v1.10.2 (Debian 3:1.10.2.legal-1osso30+0m5) built-in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built-in commands.

/home/user # apt-get -f install
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following packages will be REMOVED:
tribal-theme-evil
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 1 to remove and 11 not upgraded.
3 not fully installed or removed.
After this operation, 14.8MB disk space will be freed.
Do you want to continue [Y/n]? Y
(Reading database ... 71992 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing tribal-theme-evil ...
mv: cannot rename '/usr/share/rtcom-messaging-ui/html/MessagingWidgetsSMSConversation.css.bkp': No such file or directory
dpkg: error processing tribal-theme-evil (--remove):
subprocess post-removal script returned error exit status 1
Errors were encountered while processing:
tribal-theme-evil
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
/home/user #

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

let's try this, then (as always, as root)
(note the double - before configure (--)!)

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

How much time would it take & my device shows nokia image for which light can't be displayed. Please advise till when i should wait.Await your soonest reply pleaseeeee.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

The uninstall script is not finding the backup style sheet of SMS Conversations.

Please try
If the .bkp isn't there, you may need to put one in there.
I have put attached my css file, I think it should be the original one. If not, ask someone that did not install a theme to copy it for you.
Note: replace the .txt extension by the .bkp extension (this is the /usr/share/rtcom-messaging-ui/html/MessagingWidgetsSMSConversation.css file of my device).

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Describe what you have done yet.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Dear Erendorn, please help my device displays nothing

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Describe what you have done yet.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

As commanded by misterc below. please reply on top urgent basis.

BACKUP your data

tap on the top left corner of the N900 main screen until you get to the Application menu (screen with many icons)
tap on Backup
tap on New backup
type in a name & tap on Proceed
unselect Application list as obviously your application configuration is corrupt.
tap on Select



Download and install the latest version of the Flasher.
click on I accept
download file maemo_flasher-3.5_2.5.2.2.exe
Download the latest firmware (.bin) file for your region and save it to %ProgramFiles%\maemo\flasher-3.5\ (the default path), or wherever you installed the Flasher.
to get the IMEI number from your N900
open Settings
scroll down and tap on About Product
your IMEI is on the last line
enter it in the proper field
click on I accept
download the
Code:
PR 1.3 version 20.2010.36-2file applicable for you into Flasher-3.5 directory
Ensure the battery is full.
if you haven't done so yet, connect your N900 to your PC for Windows to install the proper drivers
Unplug USB cable if present, and switch off the device.
Open the Command Prompt (Start then Run or Windows Logo key + R) and type cmd then press Enter. Change the directory to where you installed the Flasher (TIP: Use the TAB key to auto-complete commands and file-names)

Code:
cd "%ProgramFiles%\maemo\flasher-3.5"Run the following command
Code:
flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_2.2009.51-1_..._ARM.bin -f -RHold the u key on the device keyboard and connect the USB cable at the same time.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

The command option automatically closed but on my device NOKIA written is been appearing with USB symbol on right hand side top corner. Please help

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

power off the N900

Run ONE of the following command, depending on which file you downloaded
Hold the u key on the device keyboard and connect the USB cable at the same time.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Tried to run the following but flasher as soon as it opens soon it disappears. Please help what is the problem
Code:
cd "%ProgramFiles%\maemo\flasher-3.5"Run the following command

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

it shouldn't.
repeat the process (make shure to follow misterc advice, and try to UNDERSTAND what you do).
If it still close unexpectedly after some command, add
at the end of the command that closes the cmd.
Then, post the content of commandoutput.txt

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

i updated my previous post & edited the 1st Code
try again, pls

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Please can you repeat the post again. Very sorry please help

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

If you downloaded RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2.002_PR_COMBINED_002_ARM.bin, type
Then go to C:\ (the C drive..), open commandoutput.txt, and paste the content here.

If you have downloaded an other file, change accordingly.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Then go to C:\ (the C drive..), open commandoutput.txt, and paste the content here.

If you have downloaded an other file, change accordingly.

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Shows "Access denied" Please help

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

If you downloaded RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2.002_PR_COMBINED_002_ARM.bin, type

If you have downloaded an other file, change accordingly.

• open Explorer (Windows key + E)
• navigate to c:\Program Files\maemo\flasher-3.5
• double click on commandoutput.txt and post the content here

Reference:

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

Cannot do it gets disappeared as soon as it is appeared
open Explorer (Windows key + E)
navigate to c:\Program Files\maemo\flasher-3.5

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

WHAT disappears?
cut & paste the content of your CMD window, so that we can see what you are doing & what's happening.

• in the CMD window, type Alt + Space bar at the same time
• in the menu that drops, click on Edit
• click on Mark
• with the mouse cursor, select the whole content of the window
• hit Enter key
• paste content here

Re: Installing & uninstalling application on Nokia n900
 

and repeat the deinstall process. I have to 'touch' missing files all the friggin' time if something is wrong during FAPman / dpkg runs. General rule" if something's missing during executing install / deinstall scripts, touch it. The command's purpose is actually different, but the nice thing and second-usage purpose is: if a file touched doesn't exists, it is created.

btw misterc: nice of you being calm with that Indian guy. I wouldn't help, because it will take AGES while repeating the same and same over again - like while calling to certain call centers...