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How to put OS2008 on N800.... now!
Edit as of Nov.26:
Nokia has just released an OFFICIAL beta OS2008 for N800. For download links and instructions, see the news here. The procedure that is detailed in this thread is no longer needed. Pre-Nov.26 ---------- For those who weren't following the thread about the OS2008 release date, there has been a surprising development. There is an OS2008 firmware file available... intended for the new N810, not the N800... but some smart folks here have figured out how to install it on your N800 right now, without having to wait for Nokia's official N800 release (apparently delayed to mid-December). This is probably not the exact version that will be released by Nokia for the N800, but if you are adventurous and impatient you can be running OS2008 on your N800 today! Others have done it, with success. If you are not already a bit of a hacker or are not in a rush, then you should probably just wait a little longer for the official release. Proceed at your own risk! A firmware upgrade gone bad could brick your N800! Also, as with any firmware upgrade, your settings will be lost. Back up any data or settings that you want to restore. |
Instructions
Edit as of Nov.26:
Nokia has just released an OFFICIAL beta OS2008 for N800. For download links and instructions, see the news here. The procedure that is detailed in this thread is no longer needed. Pre-Nov.26 ---------- NOTE: You cannot perform the update from Windows at this time. You must use Linux or MacOSX.
The OS2008 install instructions that were previously linked here are now out of date. Here is a more detailed and updated (Nov 23) revision: Quote:
Credit for the original ideas/info/work in the other thread goes to fanoush, aflegg, anidel, N770-Freak, hns, cairn, BOFH, jmk, and also to several others who have already installed it and reported on their experiences. Good job all! |
Re: How to put OS2008 on N800.... now!
here is it - http://www.cnet.com/8301-13739_1-9816300-46.html
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Thanks, works like a charm :)
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MAC address has been removed ...
No one else can post the number can they? Someone must have a record of it. |
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Thoughtfix has pulled the dmesg log from his site, which contained the MAC address that was being used to enter Nokia's firmware download site. He is (understandably) pretty steamed about it, as he is afraid this may damage his relationship with Nokia. N810 mac addresses can widely be seen in pictures of the device online, so it is a bit annoying that the CNET article chose to reference one accidentally posted (as part of a log posted to satisfy *nix gurus about the N810 hardware) by a prominent and well respected community member.
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http://www.engadget.com/photos/nokia...nds-on/443977/ |
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That's 001D6E9BB693.
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Pretty funny, and it helps Nokia rather than hurts. I'll wait till the actual release, though...
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