hb, didnt this do it for you?

@ PB - Honeybadger can't become root. That's the major problem at this point, well that and the fact that the internal MMC on the N810 can't be removed.

@ Honeybadger - did you see there was a response in your other thread that the out-of-the box root password might be: rootme

It's worth a shot at least then you could try Penquinbait's fix.

What if he use the linux flasher and put the N810 into R&D mode? Does that buy anything? (Root access?)

With R&D mode you can use gainroot (type gainroot in an xterm) and get root. Another often overlooked because it's so easy method is IF you have ssh installed do.

ssh root@localhost

and then use the password rootme. Ping you are now root.

Ok sorry newbie here...

How do I get into R&D mode?

What is the best step method for getting to be root assuming that one of the above passwords is the one.

What should I run to format my internal card?

Sorry if I need it mapped out but that I might be close to fixing an issue dogging me for 3 weeks I don't want to do the wrong thing and brick my N810.

Thanks all!

Well in xterm typing:

sudo root

with the password of rootme doesn't give me access.

Am I doing this right?

Thanks,

To fix this part of the problem...

1. Start Application Manager
2. Open Menu (upper left)
3. Go to Tools > Settings and REMOVE checkmark from "Use MMC to download packages"

This will allow you to download and install the becomeroot package which you need to fix the Internal disk.

Then, read this thread in which I experienced and fixed the same problem. In the early messages there are a number of suggestions that did not work for me, but I suggest you try them because the solution I found (listed in message 24) does erase everything on the card...

http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=12607

Only setting I get in tool is how often I can update the application list.

There is no selection to select/deselect the MMC.

Do any of the rest of you with 810 see a option to turn off using the MMC for downloading?

What are my next steps?

HELP!

Well it's been a day so thought I would ask again, how without installing any apps can I get into R&D mode to format my internal memory?

Thanks all!

In case this is missed in the other thread, I found my own solution.

Just power down the 810, plugin the USB cable from your PC to your 810 while it's powered down and then power up your 810, it will appear as another drive, just FAT32 format the new drive and you're set!