Im on Debian but also tried xp, I did try with the battery. It is wierd because before I remember there was a option in uboot for nolousb or something but now no matter holding u before then plugging in or anything it still goes to a maemo screen that says nstalling software update please do not interupt on the phone and stays on 4% and debian and windows never even see the phone. this is my 4th reflash but i have had lots of problems before. I just came home today and the phone was dead, and would not reboot. also just noticed when i plug in to the charger it goes to that screen too and im not sure its charging though when i unplug it it does stay on... im at a loss. thanks mentalist for responding.