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	MikeL	2008-02-24 , 14:42
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Originally Posted by MikeL

OK, running the "Canola2 Cleanup" tool on my Nokia 770 worked perfectly, solved the problem and I was able to install Canola2 at beta 5 and Canola Tuning on latest version of OS2006. (The Canola Cleanup tool should be easily found in the application Manager if you have Canola2 installed already on your device)

I did need to "Hard Re-boot" the Nokia 770 after installation of Canola2 to ensure underlying elements were set up correctly. (i.e to actually playback with sound, mp3 files that Canola2 could see)

Canola2 appeared to Lock up when trying to play "Discovery.avi" (Could not traverse menu structure with stylus or hardware keys) requiring battery to be removed to close unit. (On/off button ineffective) Further testing seems to suggested that waiting for a long time, the device will eventually recover.

Therefore my personal conclusion is that Canola2 beta 5 would be fine for Music and Photos, but I would definitely not promote using it to play movies on the Nokia 770 as the combination of mplayer and Canola UI seems makes the Nokia 770 totally unresponsive. [Just use mplayer on its own as it works well ]

Be aware that mp3's currently seem to take a little time to start the first track playback when you have just started Canola2 for that session (Once first track is played, seems more responsive) Photos are fine but if you attempt to use the new zoom feature (Which works well) Canola 2 can become unresponsive. (Not as unresponsive as with movies)

I also noted some problems with sound level being out of sync with player indicated level at times, which appeared to be solved by adjusting sound level in UI.

I have not tested podcasts and Iradio on Nokia 770 using Canola2 Beta5

Beta5 release of Canola2 whilst providing more of the latest added features, seems to make Canola2 too unstable for use on the Nokia 770's Hardware. YMMV

OK, I read in this thread where fms commented that between running the Canola Cleanup routine and installing Canaol2 you must "Hard reboot device"

I thought hey, that's the one thing I know I did not do between removing Canola beta 3 on my Nokia 770 using the Canola Cleanup tool and subsequently installing Beta 5. Could this be why I was experiencing lock-ups and even slower response when compared to testing the earlier beta releases of Canola 2 for Nokia 770?

In the interest of consistent testing I decided to reinstall beta 5 again on my Nokia 770 making sure this time that i did a hard re-boot between cleanup and install.

It made a difference. I can now play the movie and switch between full and thumb playback. (OK we still need to wait for playback but it works) I can also zoom in/out of photos all without giving the appearance of locking up the device.

So my advise to Nokia 770/all users of Canola2 beta is to consider using the "Canola cleanup" to remove all traces of Canola2, hard reboot device, then install Canola2 beta 5 cleanly on your device. (Note its easy as App Manager already has the package links so reinstalling clean is simple)

Be aware that if you take my advise, you will lose all your Canola settings, podcasts and URL links. But it's worth it if you are experiencing problems and want to try with a fresh start. Well at least this is my experience. YMMV

Canola Team "Apologies for jumping to conclusions" about beta 5 being worse that earlier Canola2 betas on Nokia 770, I was very wrong

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