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2009-10-28
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Originally Posted by archebyte
I've used the beta versions and it worked just fine.
The Maemo Flasher 3.5 was released yesterday.
I was wondering if anyone has tried it on their N900. Does it reset the device completely and safely?
I don't see myself flashing it in the near term (it is my primary phone/pocket-computer) but it is nice to have the comforting thought of having the power to do it when sh*t hits the fan.
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2009-10-28
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@ Asturies, Spain
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I have used it yesterday with the final version (of the flasher!) and more times with the beta version and all worked flawlessly.
Of course, you need an image to flash to the device.
Of course, you need an image to flash to the device.
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2009-10-28
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What's the purpose of flashing your device? I'm new to all of this Maemo stuff and ordered the N900 already. Should I have this utility at hand or will I not be needing it since I'm still an amateur lol.
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2009-10-28
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@ ABerry: No I don't believe you would need a tool like this... It's for flashing the Maemo software i think.. Kind of similar to Nemesis for Symbian (I think)..
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2009-10-28
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Originally Posted by ABerri
How often do you have to reinstall the windows or mac software to your desk/laptop?
What's the purpose of flashing your device? I'm new to all of this Maemo stuff and ordered the N900 already. Should I have this utility at hand or will I not be needing it since I'm still an amateur lol.
In theory, you shouldn't need to flash at all. Unless you're very careless and very unlucky. A mate of mine used to completely reinstall windows every six months... but he used to install two or three "brilliant pieces of free software I just found" every day. After 6 months, the computer was screwed.
The main use of 'flashing software' is to get rid of the nasty, nasty carrier versions of software you get if you buy a carrier subsidised phone. (I'm looking at you, Orange!)
Stick to Ovi and Maemo extras for apps, and if you ever need to flash, we'll let you know.
(and provide the dirty raincoat)
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2009-10-30
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good reason to flash the phone is when he doesn't want to boot. It's how mine is now.
The problem is that i can't find the image
The problem is that i can't find the image
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2009-10-30
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Originally Posted by dbcm
As the device has not been released yet, there are no public images available.
The problem is that i can't find the image
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2009-11-02
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The **** just hit the fan: https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=6014
Does it mean I won't be able to use my N900 until Nokia releases images for the N900?
Does it mean I won't be able to use my N900 until Nokia releases images for the N900?
I was wondering if anyone has tried it on their N900. Does it reset the device completely and safely?
I don't see myself flashing it in the near term (it is my primary phone/pocket-computer) but it is nice to have the comforting thought of having the power to do it when sh*t hits the fan.