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This page aims to become a HOWTO for migrating from S60 devices (e.g. N-series phones) to the [[Nokia N900|N900]] without losing data, contacts or functionality. The aim is to provide users with a relatively seamless migration and to ensure that the N900 is capable of doing everything that the N-series did before delving into the world of new possibilities that Maemo brings.  
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This page aims to become a HOWTO for migrating from S60 devices (e.g. N-series phones) to the N900 without losing data, contacts or functionality. The aim is to provide users with a relatively seamless migration and to ensure that the N900 is capable of doing everything that the N-series did before delving into the world of new possibilities that Maemo brings.  
Initially, this HOWTO is the work of a single author documenting the issues involved in migrating from a Nokia N96 to an N900. Therefore, it should not be taken as an exhaustive guide just yet. If you feel that something is missing, please feel free to add it, or raise it on the talk page.
Initially, this HOWTO is the work of a single author documenting the issues involved in migrating from a Nokia N96 to an N900. Therefore, it should not be taken as an exhaustive guide just yet. If you feel that something is missing, please feel free to add it, or raise it on the talk page.
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* SIM card - obviously (!) but it's worth remembering that we need to get the data off the old phone before moving the SIM card permanently.
* SIM card - obviously (!) but it's worth remembering that we need to get the data off the old phone before moving the SIM card permanently.
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* Memory card - in common with later N-series phones, the N900 supports a 16 GB microSDHC which can be moved directly from the N96. It will be backed up first in case I need to repartition or reformat it for any reason.   
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* Memory card - in common with later N-series phones, the N900 supports a 16GB microSDHC which can be moved directly from the N96. It will be backed up first in case I need to repartition or reformat it for any reason.   
* Mains charger - Nokia supply a [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/charger-adapters/nokia-charger-adapter-ca-146c CA-146C charger adapter] in the box, so a previous Nokia charger can be converted for use with the N900.
* Mains charger - Nokia supply a [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/charger-adapters/nokia-charger-adapter-ca-146c CA-146C charger adapter] in the box, so a previous Nokia charger can be converted for use with the N900.
==== Updating phone firmware ====
==== Updating phone firmware ====
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There are features in the newest firmware ([[Maemo 5/PR1.3|1.3]]) that are well worth having, so the N900 will first be flashed with the newest available firmware as per the procedure described at [[updating the firmware]].
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There are features in the newest firmware ([[Maemo 5/PR1.2|1.2]]) that are well worth having, so the N900 will first be flashed with the newest available firmware as per the procedure described at [[updating the firmware]].
==== Backups & version control ====
==== Backups & version control ====
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=== Migrating contacts & calendar data ===
=== Migrating contacts & calendar data ===
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This was MUCH easier than expected. I didn't need my backups or anything else. Go into Contacts on the N900 and it offers the option to "Get contacts" and do so by "Sync from another device". What's more, it actually works!
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This was MUCH easier than expected. I didn't need my backups or anything else. Go into Contacts on the N900 and it offers the option to "Get contacts" and do so by "Synch from another device". What's more, it actually works!
The N900 found my previous N96, allowed me to pair with it and asked me to confirm what I wanted to import. It then imported the contacts, calendar, tasks and notes, over Bluetooth, without requiring a PC, a memory card, a cable or anything else.   
The N900 found my previous N96, allowed me to pair with it and asked me to confirm what I wanted to import. It then imported the contacts, calendar, tasks and notes, over Bluetooth, without requiring a PC, a memory card, a cable or anything else.   
=== Multimedia files ===
=== Multimedia files ===
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== Personalisation ==
== Personalisation ==
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===== Joikuspot =====
===== Joikuspot =====
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Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether [[N900 ad hoc wifi hotspot|Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software]].
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Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.
===== Opera Mini =====
===== Opera Mini =====
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===== Google Maps =====
===== Google Maps =====
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Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but [[Maemo 5/PR1.2|PR1.2]] and above now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.
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Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.
===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====
===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====
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An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. This functionality is built in, but Maemo also runs pidgin which provides an adequate replacement.
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An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. Much of this functionality seems to be built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which it does) then that will provide an adequate replacement.
===== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) =====
===== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) =====
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===== BestProfiles =====
===== BestProfiles =====
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Alarmed is even more capable replacement on Maemo platform. It can be used to schedule anything. Maemo can also run standard Linux scheduler [[fcron]].
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Alarmed is even more capable replacment on Maemo platform. It can be used to schedule anything. Maemo can also run standard Linux scheduler [[fcron]].
===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====
===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====

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