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2008-02-28
, 11:23
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Stick the device on the charger and leave it there. It'll eventually power itself on into charging mode, after that, follow these instructions exactly:
Install xterm and becomeroot
After the flasher's done, the device will be running the latest firmware and you should have no more problems powering on.
Last edited by GeneralAntilles; 2008-11-17 at 20:21. Reason: My memory isn't as good at 6 in the morning as I think it is . . . I'll get it completely right eventually.
Install xterm and becomeroot
- Boot the device normally by holding down the power button, you can unplug the charger once the device is booted.
- After the device is booted, you need to install xterm.
- Tapping HERE on the tablet should install xterm for you.
- Tap HERE to install the becomeroot package.
- Assuming xterm installed correctly, then open it up (should be in Extras in the Application Menu).
- Plug the device into one of the USB ports on your computer.
- Since reboot requires a root shell, type sudo gainroot and hit enter.
- After you have a root shell, type reboot and hit enter.
- Then as soon as you hit enter, begin holding down the Home key, and don't let go until you see a USB logo in the upper right of the Nokia splash screen.
- If you see the USB logo at the Nokia splash screen, then the device is now waiting to be flashed.
- Go ahead and plug the barrel charger in in case the download takes a long time.
- Now, start the flasher and let it flash the device.
After the flasher's done, the device will be running the latest firmware and you should have no more problems powering on.
Last edited by GeneralAntilles; 2008-11-17 at 20:21. Reason: My memory isn't as good at 6 in the morning as I think it is . . . I'll get it completely right eventually.
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2008-02-28
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thanks a bunch, much appreciated....but just for peace of mind...... how long should it roughly take to switch into charge mode?
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2008-02-28
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oh....and where do i get said flasher?....scuse the noob :$
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2008-02-28
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you can get the nokia flasher for Windows machines from the support/downloads area of www.nokia.com
if you have linux desktops instead of windows, you can get the flasher from maemo.org
if you have linux desktops instead of windows, you can get the flasher from maemo.org
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2008-02-28
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Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles
I want to add that "after that" above means "wait until fully charged and then unplug charger."
Stick the device on the charger and leave it there. It'll eventually power itself on into charging mode, after that, follow these instructions exactly:
The flasher will then proceed to flash the device with the latest software, thus fixing the power-on issues.
- Plug the device into one of the USB ports on your computer.
- Start the flasher, and get it to the point where it's waiting for the device.
- Hold down the Home button, then while still holding down the Home button, press down the power key until the unit boots to a Nokia splash screen with a USB icon in the upper right.
This page
http://www.nseries.com/products/n800/#l=products,n800
has a link for Update Software
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2008-02-28
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Originally Posted by Tabster
*sigh*
I want to add that "after that" above means "wait until fully charged and then unplug charger."
I did miss a step, but your correction will result in the unit powering back down and the process having to be repeated again if he doesn't turn it on before it shuts down.
I have amended my post to reflect the correct procedure.
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2008-02-28
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Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles
I think you are still missing one step: "reboot" doesn't work unless you are root. (Which means... some way to get into root is needed. Installing Becomeroot maybe is the easiest?)
*sigh*
I did miss a step, but your correction will result in the unit powering back down and the process having to be repeated again if he doesn't turn it on before it shuts down.
I have amended my post to reflect the correct procedure.
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2008-02-28
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Originally Posted by Mara
Haha. . . .
I think you are still missing one step: "reboot" doesn't work unless you are root. (Which means... some way to get into root is needed. Installing Becomeroot maybe is the easiest?)
Another good point. <_<
Now it should be accurate.
Last edited by GeneralAntilles; 2008-02-28 at 14:49.
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2008-02-28
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sigh, mega sigh.
been on charge about 4 hours now, still not powered on. not a thing happening...i think all hope is lost
been on charge about 4 hours now, still not powered on. not a thing happening...i think all hope is lost
heres how it went....
1. open box, ooooo new and shiny toy.
2.insert battery, toy powers on, complete initial setup, power down (apparently not a good idea!)
3. get home... go to turn on again....blank screen.
4. look on forum for solution?
5. after pushing the button hundreds of times, with and without the stylus, taking out the battery, the sd card, with or without ac power, plugged into the usb.....the damn thing wont do ANYTHING
options?
i heard you can 'flash' the device...but doesnt it need to be on for this?
ive contacted the seller, but would rather fix this if possible...than wait for this to get returned, then a new one sent out.
sigh.
restore my faith people!
thanks :P