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| - | This article is for troubleshooting problems with [[ | + | This article is for troubleshooting problems with [[Seamless Software Update|seamless software updates]] (also known as SSU or firmware updates). |
== Possible problems == | == Possible problems == | ||
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=== Not enough space? === | === Not enough space? === | ||
| - | There are reports that at least 42MB of free rootfs is needed for the update. | + | There are reports that at least 42MB of free rootfs is needed for the update. You have probably installed unstable software from [[extras-devel]] or other source with weak quality control. The simple solution is to uninstall anything not coming from Ovi and [[extras|maemo.org Extras]]. You can Backup the "Application list" before and restore it after the update. ioquake3 ''must'' be uninstalled prior to updating, no matter your free space. |
| - | You have probably installed unstable software from | + | |
| - | ioquake3 ''must'' be uninstalled prior to updating, no matter your free space. | + | |
Here are some tips on how to free up space in rootfs: [[Free up rootfs space]] | Here are some tips on how to free up space in rootfs: [[Free up rootfs space]] | ||
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* You have been tweaking with unstable or conflicting software. | * You have been tweaking with unstable or conflicting software. | ||
| - | The easiest solution is to backup and flash your device | + | The easiest solution is to backup and [[Updating the firmware|flash your device]]. Power users might be interested in troubleshooting the Linux way ([[OTA_to_PR1.1_troubleshooting|more instructions]]). |
==== Possible conflicting apps ==== | ==== Possible conflicting apps ==== | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 19 April 2010
This article is for troubleshooting problems with seamless software updates (also known as SSU or firmware updates).
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Possible problems
Not enough space?
There are reports that at least 42MB of free rootfs is needed for the update. You have probably installed unstable software from extras-devel or other source with weak quality control. The simple solution is to uninstall anything not coming from Ovi and maemo.org Extras. You can Backup the "Application list" before and restore it after the update. ioquake3 must be uninstalled prior to updating, no matter your free space.
Here are some tips on how to free up space in rootfs: Free up rootfs space
Not possible over the air?
If the Application Manager asks you to connect the device to your PC it's probably because:
- You have missed the PR1.0.1.
- You have been tweaking with unstable or conflicting software.
The easiest solution is to backup and flash your device. Power users might be interested in troubleshooting the Linux way (more instructions).
Possible conflicting apps
- battery-eye
- ioquake3