Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

try the phoenix files
cmd line looks good no typos.
makes me think maybe bad emmc file? is the file populated? what size is it?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I have gotten that message many times.
check out those files or try either phoenix files

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

The emmc file is 1.731.092 kb, means around 1.7 gb. I cant download anything from phoenix, it doesn't give me the option to download any firmware file so that's why I downloaded those directly from mr crab and inserted on the phoenix file.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

checking if phoenix download is working for me

working for me, sure you are following my method.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Yes I followed exactly what you said, but phoenix doesn't give me any download option. Anyway, just closed winflash and opened it again and it flashed all the way through but it gave me the original error:

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
Timeout while waiting for the HWBREAK
Could not reboot into cold bootmode
[Pipe 6] Finishing in error state with status 1
========================================

So we are back at the beginning . . .

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

on phoenix "download package" is under tools..
my ver 2012.24.000.48366

winflasher
Flasher -F germanmain.bin --flash-only=cmt -f

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Did it, still the same result:

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>flasher -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY
_009-OEM1-958_ARM.bin --flash-only=cmt -f
flasher 3.12.1 (Oct 6 2011) Harmattan
WARNING: This tool is intended for professional use only. Using it may result
in permanently damaging your device or losing the warranty.

Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1603
NOLO version 2.3.6
Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_009
Sending ape-algo image (7096 kB)...
100% (7096 of 7096 kB, avg. 19442 kB/s)
Suitable USB interface (phonet) not found, waiting...
Ping attempt 1 (250 ms)
Server application: 1.7.2
Found product RM-696 rev. 1603
Server implements softupd protocol version 1.8
Image SW version DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_009
Image cert-sw skipped
Image xloader skipped
Image secondary skipped
Image kernel skipped
Image moslo skipped
Image rootfs skipped
Image mmc skipped
Image tar skipped
Image config skipped

Battery level 24 %, continuing.

image [state progress transfer flash speed]
---------------------------------------------------------------------
[x] cmt-2nd [finished 100 % 95 / 95 kB NA ]
[_] cmt-algo [init 100 % 789 / 789 kB NA ]
[ ] cmt-mcusw [pending 0 % 0 / 0 kB NA ]
ERROR: SU_GET_UPDATE_STATUS_REQ terminated with error code 1: Unknown error

image [state progress transfer flash speed]
---------------------------------------------------------------------
[x] cmt-2nd [finished 100 % 95 / 95 kB NA ]
[f] cmt-algo [init 0 % 789 / 789 kB NA ]
[-] cmt-mcusw [pending 0 % 0 / 0 kB NA ]
Fetching error list:
========================================
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
Timeout while waiting for the HWBREAK
Could not reboot into cold bootmode
[Pipe 1] Finishing in error state with status 1
========================================

ERROR: Failed to flash images

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>

Also on phoenix tools there isn't any option for downloading, the only options are:
Label printing
Options
Smart card activator
Certificate restore
CU-4\terminal current
Consumption
Product code change

Also in the options directory there isn't any option for download

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>flasher -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY
_009-OEM1-958_ARM.bin --flash-only=cmt -f
try again with the sim tray main 059K172 the 1.3PR version

any other options if you click options on phoenix? if not try to find my version of phoenix if you want to continue with phoenix

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Ok, just did the cmt flash with the fw 1.3 according to the phone sim tray but it still gives me the same error.

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>flasher -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY
_001-OEM1-958_ARM.bin --flash-only=cmt -f
flasher 3.12.1 (Oct 6 2011) Harmattan
WARNING: This tool is intended for professional use only. Using it may result
in permanently damaging your device or losing the warranty.

Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1603
NOLO version 2.3.6
Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_009
Sending ape-algo image (7096 kB)...
100% (7096 of 7096 kB, avg. 20872 kB/s)
Suitable USB interface (phonet) not found, waiting...
Ping attempt 1 (250 ms)
Server application: 1.7.2
Found product RM-696 rev. 1603
Server implements softupd protocol version 1.8
Image SW version DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_001
Image cert-sw skipped
Image xloader skipped
Image secondary skipped
Image kernel skipped
Image moslo skipped
Image rootfs skipped
Image mmc skipped
Image tar skipped
Image config skipped
Charging battery, 10 % battery level (11 % required). Ctrl-c to exit
Battery level 11 %, continuing.

image [state progress transfer flash speed]
---------------------------------------------------------------------
[x] cmt-2nd [finished 100 % 95 / 95 kB NA ]
[_] cmt-algo [init 100 % 789 / 789 kB NA ]
[ ] cmt-mcusw [pending 0 % 0 / 0 kB NA ]
ERROR: SU_GET_UPDATE_STATUS_REQ terminated with error code 1: Unknown error

image [state progress transfer flash speed]
---------------------------------------------------------------------
[x] cmt-2nd [finished 100 % 95 / 95 kB NA ]
[f] cmt-algo [init 0 % 789 / 789 kB NA ]
[-] cmt-mcusw [pending 0 % 0 / 0 kB NA ]
Fetching error list:
========================================
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
bb5_rdc_cert_read failed
Timeout while waiting for the HWBREAK
Could not reboot into cold bootmode
[Pipe 1] Finishing in error state with status 1
========================================

ERROR: Failed to flash images

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>

What version of phoenix do you have? If phoenix and win flash do the same thing than the result will be the same anyway, whichever program I use. What do you think? Any more ideas on how to proceed? :(

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Didnt have time to read all the previous messages, but you of course have tested to cold flash with -c flag. Phoenix will not help you.

You might be just a lucky one that has bought used device with broken CMT hardware, so you will never get phonecalls to work, but you can use it as wifi device or as spareparts to your next N9 phone that you buy.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

So you think there isn't any hope for me anymore?
If this is the case I dont think my next phone will be a N9 . . .

Haven't tried the cold flash actually. How does it change from the normal flash except the c at the end instead of f?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Full flash:

sudo flasher -c -f -F main.bin -R

vs flash only firmware and leave cmt dead:

sudo flasher -c -f -F main.bin --flash-only=nolo,kernel,rootfs -R

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Ok I'll try right away the full flash. Should I use the sudo command, because I'm on windows not linux and I have only used flasher?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

havent tried cold flashing

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

What does cold flashing have to do with running a command with higher privileges?

@polomarko
" 'sudo' on linux" -eq " 'run as administrator' on windows", so something you already have done, as flasher runs only with admin privileges on Win.

Just go ahead and follow rainisto's path.
Maybe try a warm flash directly after the cold flash (idk, but heard/read smth like that).

And one more thing:
When trying to flash a cmt from another sw release you need to give the ape-algo from current release, so your command should look like:
flasher -a DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_009-OEM1-958_ARM.bin -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_001-OEM1-958_ARM.bin --flash-only=cmt -f
Otherwise it is pointless, as it would be a normal flashing operation...

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I was not advocating the use of cold flashing in Polomarkos problem. as I said, I have not tried it. though I would like to learn about it. thanks for the input.
ahh I see your last comment, yes I learned that the hard way. I should of mentioned that for the CMT flash.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I've been trying to flash the N9 in order to reboot it, but after i give the flasher -R command, and plug in the phone, the cmd screen remains at "Suitable USB interface (bootloader/phonenet) not found, waiting..." and remains that way.

The Driver Software Installation on my Windows 7 says "Unidentified Device - Device uplugged"
http://i39.tinypic.com/op8rc3.png

The phone, meanwhile, is charging so its evidently connected.

What could be the problem?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

was the phone off when you plugged it in?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Resolved.
I unplugged it and replugged it a few times, and Windows magically found the updates itself. :rolleyes:

If anyone else is facing the same issue though, these should help:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/libusb-win32/
which i found from here:
http://everythingn9.com/update-pr1-2-nokia-n9/

Alternatively http://www.mitsdrivers.com/pages_n9-drivers.html

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Could you please tell what you mean by "leave cmt dead" ?
I guess you know a lot about cmt flashing process and what it doesn exactly. I am also facing sim card error issue and when i flashed chinese fw cmt only , I am getting phone to work but only 50% of times. It shows sim error, no IMEI number when it does not.

I used command
flasher -F chinesemain.bin --flash-only=cmt -f

But now there seems to be some more info about ape-algo also.As one more person, Peter has posted.
Can you please clarify more?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thank you for your help Peterleinchen. I'll follow your instructions and let you know on the progress.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I made a fool out of myself today and ruined my N9. I hade very little battery juice left when I decided to install the Billboard app. During the installation the battery got totally empty and the phone died.

It was then impossible to even start the phone. I managed to charge it by using the Flasher and then stopped the process at 10% of charge to continue charging with the wall charger.

I have my phone set up with dualboot: Nitdroid and MeeGo 1.2
After my incident I can only boot into Nitdroid. Battery is at 50% now so it's not caused by low battery anymore. Something probably got messed up when installing the app and crashing in the midst of the process.
Can I do something to be able to boot into MeeGo or am I doomed to flash my phone?

If I decide to reflash and go all MeeGo 1.3, is it possible to flash from 1.2 to 1.3 in my situation with a dual boot setup? Will the dual boot and Nitdroid disappear in the progress or do I have to do something special.

Edit: Moderators; feel free to move this post into another thread if it's misplaced.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Please check if R&D mode helps you.
http://wiki.maemo.org/N9QTweak#RD_Mode

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Beware that I am not a flashing guru (like rainisto and others).
And maybe I am/was confused and mixed above with flashing different kernels (as I never needed to flash different cmt).
So maybe wait for a confimation from others.

But for sure I would at first start all over with a total reflash
flasher -F fw009.bin -F emmc.bin -f --erase-user-data=secure
and finally flash above command (without reboot).

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thanks! :) That did the trick. I managed to boot in RD mode and then after doing a reset in the settings I could boot in normal production mode.

Anyway, if I decide to flash my phone to only have Harmattan 1.3, how should I proceed? I guess I have an open kernel since I'm dual booting with Nitdroid and Harmattan 1.2.
Will a flash just remove bootloaders and Nitdroid bringing me a single Harmattan 1.3?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

If you do zerorize flash it should work. Also please note that there is nothing called harmattan 1.3.
MeeGo Harmattan is 1.2 but Nokia has PR 1.3 which is latest.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thank you for your clarification. I will try your solution by zerorizing and flashing my device to PR 1.3.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

polomarko,

I know it's a long shot but have you tried flashing using a linux system?

SB

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Hello to all members,i am new user of nokia n9 and i have some questions about reflashing :). In the flasher folder i put only firmware.bin and emmc.bin,or also all the other files from here http://mrcrab.net/nokia/Nokia_N9.htm...n=40.2012.21.3 ?,i use ''sudo flasher'' command only in linux,for windows i use just ''flasher''? I have to put ''flasher -i'' command before the ''flasher -f -F firmware.bin -F emmc.bin -R'' command? Because the forum of my country said to put only ''flasher -f -F firmware.bin -F emmc.bin -R''.
I just bought my n9 and i can't connect it to my nokia 6600 via bluetooth but both devices can connect to other phones(sony xperia),i tried restore settings and clear device and nothing work thats why i want to reflash it just to be sure :confused:
I'm sorry for the long post and noobish questions but i just want to be sure of what i'm doing :)

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Nokia Care Waterford and Nokia.ie have failed to save my N9 which came from china and are not willing to offer any warranty for it in Europe.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I had similar issue while syncing contacts from Nokia 808 to N9.
I was getting authentication failure in bluetooth connection.
But N9 and 808 was able to connect to other devices,
So I did restore settings on 808 and issue was resolved , so I will suggest you to try that first. Since Bluetooth connection from N9 to other devices is working, you should not flash N9.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

That is really bad news. Now can you at least use it in offline mode?
I mean does it show WLAN and Bluetooth mac id in settings?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I can't remember. They have it a forthnight and will post it back to me on Monday.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Sorry I do remember. It was stuck in a boot loop which would eventually suggest I take it to Nokia care!!

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I got the phone back from Nokia and flashed it again with main.bin which is European 09 version. Phone boots saying there is a problem with the sim card. It attempts to boot but loops. I then flashed with old_main flash only cmt and it boots as far as take the tour and stops and boots again as far as the tour. After a while it suggests I repair the phone with Nokia Suite.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Can you post output of flashing ?
You can try to flash with german fw and see how it goes. At least if you can flash wit that, it will make your N9 usable as everything else except telephony. Mine is like that now :)

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Phone now not been found on usb

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I restarted the computer and it finds the phone again. I flashed with the Germain firmware and it's the very same.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Progress. When I flash the phone with the German firmware I can start the phone, it takes a while. It has no wifi and there is a problem with sim card message appears at the start. There are no maps but the camera works and the phone stays on. If I then flash the old_main I get back to boot loop. I'm now downloading a new Chineese firmware and I'll use this as an Old_main.bin and do a cmt oly flash. Fingers crossed.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Unfortunately I'm back where I started. Phone boots as far as the Nokia logo and starts all over again. What did I do to deserve this phone.