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Hi I've recently purchased N900 From Indian Stores.

I can't find Skype. As i searched for it .. i came to know that we have to flash the firmware to Global.


Can i know the following:


1. What is flashing the firmware?

2. What are the things that we need to flash successfully.?

I know success depends. I' asking about software and hardware needs.

3. Where can we get the above necessary files/parts.?

4. Is there any tutorial or video for the same.? Video is highly appreciable. Would help millions of people.
 
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Oh please !!!!
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Here is a good wiki page that answers all your questions

http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_firmware


and Success doesn't depend on luck Just do everything according to instructions


p.s. Using search will help millions of people to avoid wasting their time on such threads
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Last edited by HellFlyer; 2010-07-10 at 18:39.
 
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I just wear a trench coat and go to a crowded place. lol
 
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Thanks all for the replies
 
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1. Downloaded (http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/nokia_N900.php)
• flasher-3.5.exe
(http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/maemo-d....5_2.5.2.2.exe)
• RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.19-1_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin
(http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/nokia_N...ED_MR0_ARM.bin)
• RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.13-2.VANILLA_PR_EMMC_MR0_ARM.bin
(http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/nokia_N...MC_MR0_ARM.bin)

2. I installed the "flasher-3.5.exe"
3. I then moved
"RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.19-1_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin"
"RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.13-2.VANILLA_PR_EMMC_MR0_ARM.bin"
To the directory where I installed the flasher (Default is C:\Program Files\maemo\flasher-3.5).
4. I then done a full backup of my N900 using the backup tool on the phone and moved all my stuff on to the memory card.
5. Ensure the battery is at least half full.
6. Unplug charger cable and switch off the device.
7. Open the Command Prompt (Start then Run or Windows Logo key + R) and type "cmd" then press Enter (this will open a black window).
8. Change the directory to the Flasher's path by typing in "cd "%ProgramFiles%\maemo\flasher-3.5"
9. Hold the u key on the device keyboard and connect the USB cable at the same time.
10. Run the following command by typing:
"flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.19-1_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin -f"

After this completes

11. Run the following command by typing:
"flasher-3.5.exe -F RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.13-2.VANILLA_PR_EMMC_MR0_ARM.bin -f -R"

The flash will take around 1 minute after which the device will reboot.
The bright Nokia screen will come up on the screen with the USB icon on the top right followed by progression dots with yellow LED blinking for a few seconds
And you’re done. Welcome to the world on 1.2
 

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Thread moved to Maemo 5 / Fremantle.
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i followed pabloniss's post..and was able to flash my N900 to Global..thank you!
 
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