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2010-04-26
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Originally Posted by DoctorA
I prefer to use Application Manager for updating because Nokia Software Updater (NSU) left my N900 in a non-functioning state the last time I used it. I've never had an issue with Application Manager
This is probably real noob question. Is this better than using the Nokia Software Updater while connected to the PC? Just want to learn.
Thanks,
Doc
My N900 works today because of this community of support. Always ask the question if you have it.
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2010-04-26
, 01:37
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#13
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Thanks for the heads up and quick reply!
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2010-04-26
, 01:43
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@ Eastern USA
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#14
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Originally Posted by tzsm98
The only thing to watch out for is your rootfs.
I prefer to use Application Manager for updating because Nokia Software Updater (NSU) left my N900 in a non-functioning state the last time I used it. I've never had an issue with Application Manager
My N900 works today because of this community of support. Always ask the question if you have it.
If you install non-optified packages (in -testing or -devel), your rootfs will be filled up quicker, and you will not be able to update.
However, the next update (PR1.2), supposedly adds a script that cleans up /opt/.
So you wouldn't need to worry for the subsequent updates.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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==In school once again. Free time limited to night, holidays and weekends.==
Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter!
I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums. Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
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2010-04-26
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Originally Posted by DoctorA
Doing the update via App Manager means all your applications and settings will be left untouched. Using NSU (or the flasher program) will rewrite the whole rootfs, losing all the installed applications and the system settings.
This is probably real noob question. Is this better than using the Nokia Software Updater while connected to the PC? Just want to learn.
Thanks,
Doc
I'd recommend using App Manager for updating wherever possible, and only using flasher if you have a problem. I'd also recommend not using NSU at all - it seems much less reliable than flasher.
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2010-04-26
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Originally Posted by Rob1n
Thanks Robin for great info and reason to use App Manager. Also thanks tzsm98. Great community!
Doing the update via App Manager means all your applications and settings will be left untouched. Using NSU (or the flasher program) will rewrite the whole rootfs, losing all the installed applications and the system settings.
I'd recommend using App Manager for updating wherever possible, and only using flasher if you have a problem. I'd also recommend not using NSU at all - it seems much less reliable than flasher.
Doc
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2010-04-26
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#17
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Originally Posted by dynomot
Really? I thought that when I hit the "ignore" button, then the app manager will notify me again the next day. I guess I was wrong. So what is the consequence if ignoring an update? The automatic update will not notify me of updates the given app anymore? or will notify me of the next version? or?
Be warned though if you tap on the '!' and don't install the update the N900 won't alert you an update is available again, you'll have to manually 'check for updates' from Application Manager.
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2010-05-05
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#18
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Originally Posted by fhofer
As far as I know, you can just go to the Application Manager and hit "Update," and it'll be there.
Really? I thought that when I hit the "ignore" button, then the app manager will notify me again the next day. I guess I was wrong. So what is the consequence if ignoring an update? The automatic update will not notify me of updates the given app anymore? or will notify me of the next version? or?
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==In school once again. Free time limited to night, holidays and weekends.==
Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter! I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums.
Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
==In school once again. Free time limited to night, holidays and weekends.==
Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter!
I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums. Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
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2010-05-06
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Originally Posted by fhofer
My understanding is that it won't notify you for that app ever again. I think the list of excluded updates is stored in one of the files in /home/user/.hildon-application-manager - you should be able to edit that to remove entries.
Really? I thought that when I hit the "ignore" button, then the app manager will notify me again the next day. I guess I was wrong. So what is the consequence if ignoring an update? The automatic update will not notify me of updates the given app anymore? or will notify me of the next version? or?
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2010-05-06
, 15:14
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#20
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Hello , can someone help me if I want to update some application which I have downloaded from extra-devel is it better and safer first to uninstall application and install it from the beginning or update it directly from app manager?
Thanks,
Doc