Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal i.e firmware

as usb port is damaged, so I cant update via pc

Thanks in advance for all help given

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

@werebug
Yes, you can.But you can do this using AppManager as well...

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

Yes you can, but you won't be able to reflash thru terminal tough.

here is how to update via terminal.
$sudo gainroot
$apt-get update
$apt-get upgrade

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

So there is no way to flash the Nokia N900 throught X Terminal ??


Thanks for all help in advance

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

@werebug
We obviously do not understand what you want to achieve. Can you explain?

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

To be clear:
I want to update my phone to fw 1.2 which would be normally done on a pc via a flasher program

But as I cannot use usb on NOKIA N900
I want to do instead through X Terminal on the Nokia N900 itself

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

Again - you do NOT need any USB connection to do this. You do NOT need XTerm neither. Just use the built in AppManager.
And that is normally NOT done via maemo-flasher. That what is SSU for - Seamless Software Update, done OTA(Over The Air). You just need internet connection. You flash your phone only when it has some kind of problem and you want to start fresh.
And between it is PR1.3 that is the up to date version for N900. NOT 1.2.
PS. If you insist on using Xterm see the post of renowong.

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

I think the OP has a problem and wants to start fresh. Yes, flash.

You can reflash the kernel from xterm. It's described in the Overclocking Wiki docs, at least. Takes about 5 seconds.

I think there should be a way to do a complete flash from xterm, but I've never seen it fully described.

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

last time i did apt-get upgrade from xterm for pr1.2 -> pr1.3 the phone basically got raped. eventually reflashed. ymmv

help needed
 

hey guys ... my version is 21.2011.38-1.002 and the mobile shows internal error and says unable to perform operation. plz help me wat should i do?? my app manager is olso not working

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

You have the latest version of the OS installed. As well as this, you have either
- installed some -devel or "known to be naughty" software that's interfering with the device's basic operations or,
- changed some settings (possibly without knowing).

Assuming the device isn't damaged, look up in the Wiki and around this forum for how to get App Mgr working properly (NB good connection is strongly advised).

Worst case scenario: save all your important data and follow instructions on how to fully reinstall the OS. Sometimes much quicker than finding the underlying problem - especially if you've installed off-piste software!

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

The version number is indicating you have installed CSSUpgrade, which is no reason to worry! Before considering a reflash you should look for actual error!

The GUI notification will not always show the true cause of errors, please try to get some output from these commandsDo you have rootsh installed? Did you try a reboot already? Did you look for the error log in Hildon Application Manager (HAM)?

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

x terminal is asking for password after i entered 'sudo apt-get upgrade.Any help please?

Re: Can I update Nokia N900 from x-terminal
 

If you are not sure please use the application manager not apt-get.

"sudo foo" will not work unless you have modified your superuser privileges.

http://wiki.maemo.org/Root