Thread: n900 WIFI woes
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Originally Posted by supermonkey View Post
Thanks again!

It looks like I'm on the original firmware. I just took a look at the wiki, and it seems that upgrading the firmware will wipe out all the data on my device. I'd really rather not do that, since I just spent 4 tedius hours customizing it and transcribing information onto it. Is there an easy way to backup and restore user data prior to a firmware upgrade, or will I need to do it all again?

I know that Nokia and the n900 have a good reputation, but I also know that occasionally other companies have shipped software or firmware updates that come with DRM malware that can turn an open device into a closed device. Before I flash or upgrade anything, I'd feel safer knowing that I can always go back. If something doesn't work out with the upgrade and want to go back, where would I obtain the original firmware?
you can't go back. the one before the last had a change in the cellular chip that would render your sim useless if you tried to go back. but don't worry, there's nothing you would want to go back to anyway.

just use the phone's backup feature (in the main menu) it will do a great job of backing up everything except media. as for the media you've added (images, videos, etc), just back it up on your primary pc as you would a regular USB drive.