Thread: How is 'bricked' possible on the N900?
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2009-12-09 , 00:41
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Originally Posted by OrangeBox View Post
As I've been going through these (and other) forums I've found the term "bricked" used several times. If I interpret it correctly it means an irreversible state from where there's no return.

So what I don't get is how is it possible to "brick" the N900 if one can reflash it with factory ROM any time. Can a permanent damage be done to the internals of the N900 with running some code?

Any help clearing up my confusion is greatly appreciated.
I think the term bricked is being used rather loosely in respect to how you describe it. code cannot damage hardware. just not possible. Tho it might cause the firmware to wind up in a state where it would not be possible to reflash it. but generally speaking when people are saying their n900 is bricked they mean the OS has died and needs reinstalling.
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