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2011-11-03 , 02:06
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Originally Posted by caa View Post
Well presumably you are flashing with the same firmware that was on there originally, so it could still be firmware, I still think we cannot be sure either way yet.

Also, I suspect that even when flashing the device, some files or settings etc are still being left on the device (only in some specific directories) from the previous installation. This doesn't help when trying to 'clean the slate' as we do not know what files are hanging around from before, potentially causing issues.

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I agree that we don't know cause. However, for some reason I am suspicious of the firmware filename using the words legacy and oem1, (DFL61_HARMATTAN_10.2011.34-1_PR_LEGACY_001-OEM1-958_ARM.bin) and also I am sure there are other firmwares with minor build variations represented by the differing last three digits, but I could be wrong there.

(The per-region firmware situation from Nokia is completely inexplicable to me.)

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You raise a number of interesting points.

Confirm flashing with same firmware.

When I used NaviFirm to download the 2 main large firmware files I also fetched a number of other smaller files, no doubt system/config files as you say.

No idea how to apply these files too, but your are now tempting me to try another country variant. I'll hold you responsible only if outcome is positive! I don't recall any issues when I flashed my UK N900 to global variant.

My understanding is that the regional variations (ignoring network operator) is to ensure the most common language & input support files are provided within the limited space permitted in firmware images.

Also your point regarding "legacy" in the filename is very suspicious indeed!