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xlapus is offline xlapus
2008-04-23 , 20:18
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I JUST received my new N800 in the mail not 30 minutes ago. The first time I turned it on it acted perfectly. It came on, I plugged it into my computer, the computer saw it. Everything was fine. Then I went to update it to os2008. When I get to the instructions saying to make sure the device is shut off and disconnected to the computer I do so. Then when I try to turn it back on...nothing. It doesn't power on. Now my desktop doesn't even register it. The battery was showing as full, and I tried plugging it into the charger. It still doesn't respond at all.

Anyone had a problem like this before?
 

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2008-04-23 , 20:28
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This first tool you're going to want to acquaint yourself with is here.

As the first one's a freebie, you can find the information you need to fix your device here.

Quoted here for your convenience:

Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles View Post
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
  1. Boot the device normally by holding down the power button, you can unplug the charger once the device is booted.
  2. After the device is booted, you need to install xterm.
  3. Tapping HERE on the tablet should install xterm for you.
  4. Tap HERE to install the becomeroot package.
Reboot the Device
  1. Assuming xterm installed correctly, then open it up (should be in Extras in the Application Menu).
  2. Plug the device into one of the USB ports on your computer.
  3. Since reboot requires a root shell, type sudo gainroot and hit enter.
  4. After you have a root shell, type reboot and hit enter.
  5. 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.
Flash the Device
  1. If you see the USB logo at the Nokia splash screen, then the device is now waiting to be flashed.
  2. Go ahead and plug the barrel charger in in case the download takes a long time.
  3. 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.
 

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2008-04-23 , 22:31
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Thank you so much. It's updating now. I'll make sure to search more thoroughly next time I have an issue.
 
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