Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Ran the flash again and it worked. Reset the root password. Thanks again:D

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thanks dude, appreciate the reply.:)

Perhaps a VPN app for N9 would be a thought worth considering... anyone??:)

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I need Realy your help... Mr itsnotabigtruck And other Guys Please......

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

to complicated for beginner..mayb it simple for advance user like u all.if this flasher can use like install or update n9..i think that is Paradise of meego..by the way u all make meego very special then other phone.real phone..meego.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

this is Flash log...
my phone product is 059L6B8...but i flashed with austalia Flash file... now my phone is dead. just a vibra..
How can I flash the phone with the main product ؟

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

i've updated my n9 to 1.2 through OTA. After reboot it gave me the warranty error again. I pressed volume keys a few times and it passed the screen. Gave an another error, i said okey. After that phone booted and running without problem. Phone got all 1.2 features but it says on about section its version is 20.20... like 1.1 . When ever i reboot the phone it gives warranty error. How do i fix this.

note:I flashed the phone many times before it came by OTA. Because of the warranty error i flashed back to 1.1 getting cmt from 1.2 .

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Was flashing with Navifirm to get dual boot to Android. Android is working but now when i boot to Meego I have no signal and it prompts me for passwords for all my accounts. What did I do wrong?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

it was all about nss pro changing hw version while changing product code. So you need to do change hw version to original number and flash again. Thanks to gabrielharrison

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Well, i seem not to be the luckiest out of all. I tried to Zeroize the device. Apparently, i succeeded - the 64gb device is zero-dead :(.
When ran the command, it told me something like battery level and "it'll take a while". When the "while" went over 1/2 hour, i decided that something in a process went wrong, and disconnected the device.
since then, no matter, what sintax or operands i use flashing it, it would return approx this screen:


Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>cd C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>flasher -f -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_LEG
ACY_001-OEM1-958_ARM.bin
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.

Suitable USB interface (bootloader/phonet) not found, waiting...
Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1601
NOLO version 2.3.6
Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_001
Sending ape-algo image (7096 kB)...
100% (7096 of 7096 kB, avg. 16502 kB/s)
Suitable USB interface (phonet) not found, waiting...
Ping attempt 1 (250 ms)
Server application: 1.7.2
Found product RM-696 rev. 1601
Server implements softupd protocol version 1.8
Image SW version DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_001
Image moslo not present
Image mmc not present
Image tar skipped
Image config skipped

Battery level 91 %, continuing.

image [state progress transfer flash speed]
---------------------------------------------------------------------
image [state progress transfer flash speed]
---------------------------------------------------------------------
[x] cert-sw [finished 100 % 1 / 1 kB NA ]
[x] cmt-2nd [finished 100 % 95 / 95 kB NA ]
[x] cmt-algo [finished 100 % 789 / 789 kB NA ]
[f] cmt-mcusw [finishing 0 % 6050 / 6050 kB 2992 kB/s]
[x] xloader [finished 100 % 23 / 23 kB NA ]
[x] secondary [finished 100 % 94 / 94 kB NA ]
[x] kernel [finished 100 % 2714 / 2714 kB 2992 kB/s]
[f] rootfs [writing 0 % 97280 / 1163796 kB 9307 kB/s]
Fetching error list:
SU_GET_PARAMETER_REQ timed out.
SU_FINISH_UPDATE_REQ timed out.

ERROR: Failed to flash images

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>flasher -f -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_LEG
ACY_001-OEM1-958_ARM.bin
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.

Suitable USB interface (bootloader/phonet) not found, waiting...
Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1601
NOLO version 2.3.6
Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_001
Sending ape-algo image (7096 kB)...
100% (7096 of 7096 kB, avg. 18195 kB/s)
Suitable USB interface (phonet) not found, waiting...
Ping attempt 1 (250 ms)
Server application: 1.7.2
Found product RM-696 rev. 1601
Server implements softupd protocol version 1.8
Image SW version DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_001
Image moslo not present
Image mmc not present
Image tar skipped
Image config skipped

Battery level 92 %, continuing.
SU_SET_PARAMETER_REQ timed out.
ERROR: Unable to set CMT verify mode
ERROR: Failed to flash images

C:\Program Files\Nokia\Flasher>


Can anyone help me?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

See if this will work -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeet3k1_330

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Sorry. Although it carries some hints about keeping files at one place, i don't think meego's .bin file is that much all over the place :)

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

No prob.

Let us know if/how you sort your N9.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

whenever i get to table of progress, cmt-mcusw line never completes and rootfs line never gets over 4 or 5% before the whole process stalls.
Might it be that i partially damaged my devices memory?
~2 weeks ago using the same flasher/image/flasher i got it going after bricking due to use of "nokia software updater".

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Not sure what/if anything may be damaged but something is definitely corrupted. If you have tried several times and are still unsuccessful then I reckon you've nothing to lose by trying the method in the vid I linked to.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Sorry to still emphasize - Phoenix is symbian targetted s/w. although it's for nokia devices, N9 cannot really be considered such. Elop clearly stated so.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

No disrespect, but F uck Elop.

I have used this method successfully on my N8, E7 and N9 with no problems whatsoever. And it's easier than the method at page 1 in this thread.

If you presently have a N9-brick then you have nothing to lose by trying this...

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Firstly I want to say a massive thanks to itsnotabigtruck for the great howto.

Before i update my phone I am hoping that my few questions can be answered by someone who knows a little more than me.

I have an Australian carrier branded phone so I know i want to use a 005 firmware

I have a question about which files to download
I know the guide says "Click Unmark All, then scroll to the bottom of the Files section. Tick the boxes for the two files starting with DFL61_HARMATTAN."

I am wondering what the other files are for and do i actually need them?

There are some BIN files
xxx.......keyidentifiers32
ape_hwc_xxxx
ape_cc_xxx
cmt_hwc_xxxx
cmt_cc_xxx
simlock_maemo_xxxx (2 of these files)
RM696_xxxxxxx_signature

And a few other files ending in pcx, vpl, xml and dcp

I have seen some quides/videos where people use all of the files and some (Like this guide) which says they are not needed.

If I want to keep my carrier customisation should i ignore the EMMC file or is it best to use the newer non carrier branded PR1.2 EMMC file when updating from an old PR1.x?

When my carrier releases PR1.2 i am guessing that it will be possible to replace the generic 005 firmware with PR1.2 firmware from my carrier as it will not be a downgrade?

Thanks!

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Phew! :o
The Phoenix raised my brick from ashes.
Thanks dumpystig!

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Why I Can Not Flash My Device With Orginal Product Code ?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

No prob, glad it worked for you. Maybe others will give it a try if in the same boat.

Now enjoy your resurected N9 again ;)

And it is a Nokia :D

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Hello. It's great to see this post. I have a N9 from Vodafone Australia (059L488). I have read a few of these discussions around the web, but not entirely clear on a response to my question below. Hence am posting to see if someone can help.

What's the best variant to update to, without any carrier dependency and being future-proof for firmware updates as they are released from Nokia?

Appreciate all help.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Either Australian or Global, although I'm not sure of eithers pecking order regarding updates.

But you can always flash again to get the newest release...

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thank you for your response. I am fairly new to this, but excited with this phone after trying N800/810 years ago. Can you please share more details on either one, as I see a number of entries in the variant list, and don't wish to brick this device. Especially, as it cautions against doing so in the guide on first page. Have a great day.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

OK, first off look at this >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeet3k1_330

Then download and install NaviFirm+ and Phoenix.

Open up NaviFirm+, in Products scroll to N9 and click to open. In Releases click on 30.2012.7.1. Above Variants click 'Export PC List' to expand all variants. Then take a look around and see what you think may benefit you, maybe google for extra info.

***Whatever F/W version you decide to use can be changed in the future.*** Incorrect - see next post below

Just remember that this could possibly brick your phone, but I have used it multiple times on my N8, E7 and N9 without any problems.

Abiove all make sure you do exactly as instructed in the vid. If you are still unsure and have questions then let me know.

Good luck :)

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Not quite, and that has to be the cause of at least half the problems flashing. It's not permitted to lower the variant code when flashing the same firmware version. If gbrm flashes the PR1.2 Asia Pacific (005) firmware, it won't be possible to flash the PR1.2 Europe-1 (001) firmware later. However, it's possible to go in the opposite direction.

Also, there's a lot of product codes, but only 5 generic variants and 5 generic firmware images. I would strongly recommend using variant 001 whenever upgrading to a new version - downloading the images for 059J1Z5 is a safe bet. Telling people to just pick a product code is asking for trouble.

It would be nice if people would stop asking the same questions over and over...much of this thread is "which image should I flash"?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Right, I stand corrected - thanks for the valuable info.

And apologies for my misleading details in the above post

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thank you, both of you for the detail information. I did search a number of discussion groups, and was left very confused, which prompted me to post here. Sorry for posting if it had been already raised before. Unfortunately, I did not learn it during my search online.

Now, I am not tech savvy but pretty good with following instructions - it is clear now that the best option is to go to 001 firmware. I've checked out the video, and plan to update this weekend through phoenix or win flash method. Hopefully, it will all go well. I have been waiting for Nokia to come back, and hoping N9 will be great after spending quite a bit of money on N800 and N810 when they were originally released, and not being satisfied with the experience. Those devices are gathering dust now!.

Thank you again, and have a great day. Cheers.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Update - I seem to have a problem installing Phoenix. Tried a few times but no luck. It says to connect Nokia dongle or something along those lines. On re-install, it stalls on launch. Shall read up more and try again. Thanks.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Unless you absolutely need Phoenix, you're probably better off with flasher, which is free and legit. In order to use Phoenix, you'll need to find a cracked version, as ordinarily it requires the dongle to run. :(

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Thanks mate for the info. That explains why I was not having much luck...

Luckily, I got the update automatically from the carrier Vodafone this morning, and so far all looks good. Pretty timely, as this was one of the initiatives for the weekend for me. Appreciate both of your help, again, and shall use this learning and method for the next release. Cheers...

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Hi, I'm the new.
My name is Grzegorz.
I have got my Nokia N9 for a week.

I upgrade from PR 1.1 to PR 1.2, and I dont strongly like this!
The status panel of IM is black...
SMS are get very big font (i repair it but not at all)...

So I've decided to change firmware to PR 1.1, but
there is a downgrade blocked.

Where is the blocker? At boot loader?
It's any chace to disable this?

Maybe update of content rom files (date/version)? from PR 1.1 to PR 1.3?

Anyone have idea?

P.S. Sorry for my English!

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Hi, My Name is Jonni. Please stop cross-posting the same question to 5+ new threads.

Downgrade functionality is for Nokia internals only, and NOT offered to end users. If you want some old obsoleted functionality or themes in your latest PR release, then just ask someone to copy files for you from older pr release (or extract them yourself from the .bin) and customize latest PR release yourself.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Yes! great instructions, worked a treat. Took the fear out of flashing the device, didn't destroy my data (I took the "Replace Operating system" option).

Only thing to note is that it's not entirely clear when/ if you need to turn on the N9 once you have issued the Flasher -i command. It took me a couple of goes, and Windows (as it has a habit of doing) started popping up all these unhelpful "installing device driver" messages. I never had to turn on the device with power button, but I did have to unplug it from my laptop once to get it going - the USB cable and Flasher software together seem to boot and then reboot the device. Somehow, it does work, and it seems that Windows needs to do the "installing device driver" thing before the Flasher recognises (and then reboots) your N9.

Appreciate the instructions! cheers

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

p.s. Flashing took about 5 mins

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

Is flashing PR1.2 with the instructions on the first page same as reupdating phone via Nokia Software Updater?

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I have this problem to flash? you modify the kernel to install the version of nitdroid and installing an application on android my phone was shut and every time I turn that warning screen appears I lost the guarantee of nokia and off ... when I want flash I feel the following: e tried several things but nothing to run, I hope your help ...

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...17692094_o.jpg

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

massive thanks @itsnotabigtruck.

I have to own up to being a total noob with all things Nokia. I was on some random swiss county variant and my desire to get PR1.2 finally outweighed my patience!

Followed the guide in tandem with the english youtube link (found further back in the thread) and all went smoothly.

Thanks V much for taking the time to help folks like myself. Hopefully having changed to a more generic Northern Europe firmware I will get the updates in a timely fashion from now on!

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

I just bought a nokia n9 and it was the Chinese version variant 003. So I decided to flash it to a generic fw. I am fairly new to this so I was looking at many tutorials before i found this thread. Anyway it flashed just the cmt didn't complete (but I know know how to fix that) and I got all the western apps like Facebook, youtube etc. Then i tried to go into the ovi store bought it wasn't responding so I did a restore/clean and when it rebooted it never got past the spinning circle on the boot screen.

Know i tried to re flash it using the standard methods winfflash etc, tried use nokias updater, tried many different fw because the original isn't working now. Now because it successfully updated to pr1.2 before it got stuck at the boot screen every time I try to flash it it gives me the You cant downgrade error.

Can anyone please help me!!!!!!!!!! I will give any logs/screen shots that you need.

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

flash with ape + emmc, you should rewrite device fully.
also use --erase-user-data=secure

Re: [HOWTO] Comprehensive Firmware Flashing Guide for N9
 

If I run (Version 059J250, version checked in SIM tray)
flasher -a DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_LEGACY_003-OEM1-958_ARM.bin -k zImage –flash-only=kernel -f -R
I get the following response:
ERROR: ReadFile(65540) GetOverlappedResult() error 1167 timeout 4975 ms

Using flasher 3.12.1, no simlock, no device lock

Same happens if I run :
flasher -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_30.2012.07-1_PR_LEGACY_003-OEM1-958_ARM.bin –flash-only=kernel -f -R

What I’m doing wrong? :-(