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TH3ORY 2010-05-11 21:18
Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
My N900 would not boot up today after installing a few apps.. The apps i installed was WorldVeiw Cpu Manger and the Maemo Theme.. After installing them i turned of the phone then it would not boot up the Nokia logo came up the loading bar for a few seconds it would not go any further... Anyone else had the same problem ? Also i did try flashing it but i could not get it into USB mode i had to take to Nokia Care Centre hopefully should be ready in the morning man i already miss my N900 :(

Larswad 2010-05-11 21:31
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
that does actually sound as if the app and theme that you installed are completely unrelated to the bricking. They'd have to modify some nasty stuff to cause such a severe boot state. nope, my guess is that something else happened.

superg05 2010-05-12 05:07
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
low battery

santiago 2010-05-12 05:20
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TH3ORY (Post 654163)
My N900 would not boot up today after installing a few apps.. The apps i installed was WorldVeiw Cpu Manger and the Maemo Theme.. After installing them i turned of the phone then it would not boot up the Nokia logo came up the loading bar for a few seconds it would not go any further... Anyone else had the same problem ? Also i did try flashing it but i could not get it into USB mode i had to take to Nokia Care Centre hopefully should be ready in the morning man i already miss my N900 :(
reflash the device use the search button keywords are "maemo flash firmware" follow the wiki and u ll be lucky... have a nice day

felbutss 2010-05-12 05:37
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
search is your friend

luckylefty 2010-05-12 05:45
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by felbutss (Post 654530)
search is your friend
agree that help solve alot of problems. just take some time reading but you'll learn alot more than just asking and getting the answer. asking should be your last resort. :D

telecomgeek79 2010-05-12 05:50
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
yup! sure is!

NokTokDaddy 2010-05-12 06:00
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by luckylefty (Post 654534)
agree that help solve alot of problems. just take some time reading but you'll learn alot more than just asking and getting the answer. asking should be your last resort. :D
Couldn't agree more - all you need to know lies behind the search button.

RECOMMENDATION 1:

Learn how to re-flash as soon as possible - it is easy enough for an average computer user (like me!) and will give you an enormous sense of reassurance, boost your confidence and self-esteem. You'll feel like a God the first time you ressurect your bricked N900 and will notice a boost to your sex-life

RECOMMENDATION 2:

Make regular backups

RECOMMENDATION 3:

ENJOY your N900 - there's no need to fear it

TH3ORY 2010-05-12 09:09
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by superg05 (Post 654510)
low battery
Dude the battery was pretty full i dont think it was the battery...

TH3ORY 2010-05-12 09:10
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by santiago (Post 654516)
reflash the device use the search button keywords are "maemo flash firmware" follow the wiki and u ll be lucky... have a nice day
Dude i did try to reflash it but i could not get it into USB mobe :(

giannoug 2010-05-12 09:13
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TH3ORY (Post 654834)
Dude i did try to reflash it but i could not get it into USB mobe :(
Phone turned off > Press and hold the "U" key > Plug USB in.

Joorin 2010-05-12 09:14
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Dude, did you actually follow the instructions, dude?

TH3ORY 2010-05-12 09:17
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Larswad (Post 654178)
that does actually sound as if the app and theme that you installed are completely unrelated to the bricking. They'd have to modify some nasty stuff to cause such a severe boot state. nope, my guess is that something else happened.
i no its strange but it was fine before i installed those Apps... The other thing is the Associated Press that is preloaded on the N900 would not install it keept saying some files are missing which was totally weird...

TH3ORY 2010-05-12 09:24
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joorin (Post 654842)
Dude, did you actually follow the instructions, dude?
Dude yes hold down the U button on the keyboard of the N900 to get it into to USB Mode and plug in the USB cable.. But it simply would not the screen would go into Dim lit and the computer would beep like mad as if you are reconnecting and disconnecting the USB cable... I could not go any further correct me if I am wrong as I have never flashed my N900...

TH3ORY 2010-05-12 09:26
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by giannoug (Post 654840)
Phone turned off > Press and hold the "U" key > Plug USB in.
i did try that but it simpily would not work :(

AlMehdi 2010-05-12 09:35
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Probably a lose USB connector.. it would explain the no charging and no flash mode problem.

What happened when you plugged in the charger? Did the led light up?

TH3ORY 2010-05-12 09:43
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AlMehdi (Post 654876)
Probably a lose USB connector.. it would explain the no charging and no flash mode problem.

What happened when you plugged in the charger? Did the led light up?
Nothing would light up with the mains charger in... But when i would connect it to the computer the Laptop would beep as a USB device is connected but nothing would show up really strange..

AlMehdi 2010-05-12 09:47
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TH3ORY (Post 654893)
Nothing would light up with the mains charger in... But when i would connect it to the computer the Laptop would beep as a USB device is connected but nothing would show up really strange..
It's either the battery or the usb-connector. So sending it to repair is the right thing to do.

harp 2010-05-12 09:51
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
remove battery, wait, wait, wait, insert battery, charge phone.

ivgalvez 2010-05-12 09:55
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harp (Post 654906)
remove battery, wait, wait, wait, insert battery, charge phone.
Yes, I've found that if you try to turn on or off your device while charging, it won't start until you do that trick.

I suppose it would be for safety reasons.

TH3ORY 2010-05-13 18:20
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ivgalvez (Post 654912)
Yes, I've found that if you try to turn on or off your device while charging, it won't start until you do that trick.

I suppose it would be for safety reasons.
I did that once while my N96 was on charge.. i removed the battery it got Bricked i will never do that again with any one of my handsets...

TH3ORY 2010-05-20 15:33
Re: Bricked My N900 Today!!
 
Nokia Customer Service is AWESOME! i gave my N900 last week it would not boot up, it was in pretty rough condition 5 months used.. Got a call today from NOKIA told me my N900 is ready.. Went to pick it up they had a brand spanking new N900 waiting for me.. NOKIA ROCKS PERIOD!


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