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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
- | Since the [[N900]] has been | + | Since the [[N900]] has been release many developments have been made by the community. This page is to provide a generic guide to getting started with good foundations. |
This page will mainly link all the useful bits of the wiki and other useful information together. | This page will mainly link all the useful bits of the wiki and other useful information together. | ||
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==Hardware Accessories== | ==Hardware Accessories== | ||
- | Information on all recommended hardware accessories is | + | Information on all recommended hardware accessories is [http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_Accessories here.] |
==Hardware Specifications== | ==Hardware Specifications== | ||
- | Information on the specs can be found | + | Information on the specs can be found [http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_Hardware_Subsystems here] |
==Recommended Hardware Modifications== | ==Recommended Hardware Modifications== | ||
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One of the most common issues with the [[N900]] is the surface mounted USB port. | One of the most common issues with the [[N900]] is the surface mounted USB port. | ||
If you are not careful with it, the port can be ripped from the PCB. | If you are not careful with it, the port can be ripped from the PCB. | ||
- | Due to the design of the port if this occurs, it can be | + | Due to the design of the port if this occurs, it can be vary difficult to repair successfully. |
Therefore it is highly recommend to reinforce your USB port by soldering the casing of the USB to the PCB. Information on this is covered in great extent on talk.maemo.org | Therefore it is highly recommend to reinforce your USB port by soldering the casing of the USB to the PCB. Information on this is covered in great extent on talk.maemo.org | ||
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The latter is important, especially if you don't feel confident in taking your N900 apart to reinforce the port. | The latter is important, especially if you don't feel confident in taking your N900 apart to reinforce the port. | ||
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==File System== | ==File System== | ||
- | [ | + | [http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_filesystem File System information] |
=Firmware= | =Firmware= | ||
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==Initial Firmware Setup== | ==Initial Firmware Setup== | ||
- | So you have your | + | So you have your [N900] |
The first step especially if it's used is to flash the firmware. | The first step especially if it's used is to flash the firmware. | ||
This can be used to clean off any unstable software and make a clean start. | This can be used to clean off any unstable software and make a clean start. | ||
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The latest versions are highlighted. | The latest versions are highlighted. | ||
- | [ | + | [http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_tablet_firmware#N900 Firmware Flashing] |
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==Highly Recommended Further Setup== | ==Highly Recommended Further Setup== | ||
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===Importance of CSSU=== | ===Importance of CSSU=== | ||
- | If you have flashed your firmware as above, your | + | If you have flashed your firmware as above, your [N900] will now be on the last major Nokia release (PR1.3). From here onwards the Maemo Community are providing vital security updates, fixing bugs and generally moving the device forward. This is known as CSSU or Community SSU. |
It is recommended all users install [[CSSU]], of which there are two versions. | It is recommended all users install [[CSSU]], of which there are two versions. | ||
- | More information on this | + | More information on this is [http://wiki.maemo.org/CSSU here] |
==Recommended Further Setup== | ==Recommended Further Setup== | ||
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It provided important features like stable [[Smartreflex]] which will significantly increase battery life. | It provided important features like stable [[Smartreflex]] which will significantly increase battery life. | ||
- | + | More information on this is [http://wiki.maemo.org/Kernel_Power here] | |
Please note Kernel Power page is heavily biased on overclocking and is provided for further reference only. | Please note Kernel Power page is heavily biased on overclocking and is provided for further reference only. | ||
===Utilise the SD Card=== | ===Utilise the SD Card=== | ||
- | The [[N900]] has a uSD card slot, it's good to use this as much as possible to reduce flash wear from the devices eMMC. | + | The [[N900]] has a uSD card slot, it's a good to use this as much as possible to reduce flash wear from the devices eMMC. |
Many users setup there swap space(s) on the uSD card this frees up the I/O of the device. | Many users setup there swap space(s) on the uSD card this frees up the I/O of the device. | ||
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Further reading | Further reading | ||
- | + | [http://wiki.maemo.org/Swap_on_microSD Swap on microSD wiki] | |
- | + | [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=84296 talk.maemo.org DISCUSS SDCard Swap] | |
===Swappolube=== | ===Swappolube=== | ||
Swappolube is a package to modify memory management. | Swappolube is a package to modify memory management. | ||
Most users tweak this to suit their device and usage. | Most users tweak this to suit their device and usage. | ||
- | If | + | If your unsure where to start, the proposed settings are a good base. |
- | More information can be found | + | More information can be found [http://wiki.maemo.org/Swappolube here] |
=Settings= | =Settings= | ||
==Network Positioning== | ==Network Positioning== | ||
- | + | Due to Nokia's supl servers seem to be broken sometimes, your device may be slow at getting a GPS fix. | |
- | + | To fix this the google server can be used. | |
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Navigate to | Navigate to | ||
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: Settings > Location > Network Positioning | : Settings > Location > Network Positioning | ||
- | then | + | then edit the Location server from |
- | + | : supl.nokia.com | |
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+ | : supl.google.com | ||
- | + | Check this first if you have any GPS issues. It has been known to revert back to the Nokia server. | |
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=Software= | =Software= | ||
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==Repositories== | ==Repositories== | ||
- | Maemo software works in the same way as most Linux | + | Maemo software works in the same way as most Linux distribution's, repositories provide a secure and easy method of supplying software to end-users. |
- | Information about the different repositories can be found | + | Information about the different repositories can be found [http://wiki.maemo.org/Extras here] |
==Getting Root== | ==Getting Root== | ||
- | [ | + | [http://wiki.maemo.org/Root_access Root Access] |
=Common Modifications= | =Common Modifications= | ||
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==Purging Unnecessary Software== | ==Purging Unnecessary Software== | ||
- | + | The following is deemed safe use run in a [[Terminal]] as [[Root]] to remove unnecessary software provided with the Nokia firmware. | |
- | + | apt-get remove --purge hildon-theme-beta osso-chess-ui gnuchess osso-graphics-game-chess osso-lmarbles osso-graphics-game-lmarbles osso-sounds-game-chess maemoblocks ap-installer amazon-installer foreca-installer facebook-installer skype-installer dtg-installer tutorial-home-applet osso-tutorial-l10n-engb osso-tutorial-l10n-ptpt osso-tutorial-l10n-frca osso-tutorial-l10n-nlnl osso-tutorial-l10n-cscz osso-tutorial-l10n-itit osso-tutorial-l10n-eses osso-tutorial-l10n-svse osso-tutorial-l10n-frfr osso-tutorial-l10n-dede osso-tutorial-l10n-fifi osso-tutorial-l10n-nono osso-tutorial-l10n-esmx osso-tutorial-l10n-enus osso-tutorial-l10n-ruru osso-tutorial-l10n-mr0 osso-tutorial-l10n-plpl osso-systemui-splashscreen sharing-service-flickr sharing-service-ovi chinese-font google-search-widget tutorial-home-applet osso-mahjong osso-graphics-game-mahjong osso-sounds-game-mahjong ovi-promotion-widget cherry | |
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- | apt-get remove --purge hildon-theme-beta osso-chess-ui gnuchess osso-graphics-game-chess osso-lmarbles osso-graphics-game-lmarbles osso-sounds-game-chess maemoblocks ap-installer amazon-installer foreca-installer facebook-installer skype-installer dtg-installer tutorial-home-applet osso-tutorial-l10n-engb osso-tutorial-l10n-ptpt osso-tutorial-l10n-frca osso-tutorial-l10n-nlnl osso-tutorial-l10n-cscz osso-tutorial-l10n-itit osso-tutorial-l10n-eses osso-tutorial-l10n-svse osso-tutorial-l10n-frfr osso-tutorial-l10n-dede osso-tutorial-l10n-fifi osso-tutorial-l10n-nono osso-tutorial-l10n-esmx osso-tutorial-l10n-enus osso-tutorial-l10n-ruru osso-tutorial-l10n-mr0 osso-tutorial-l10n-plpl osso-systemui-splashscreen sharing-service-flickr sharing-service-ovi chinese-font google-search-widget tutorial-home-applet osso-mahjong osso-graphics-game-mahjong osso-sounds-game-mahjong ovi-promotion-widget | + | |
[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?s=bcad4cd2389b67dd0911decdebb4b503&t=82641 talk.maemo.org Safe to remove?] | [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?s=bcad4cd2389b67dd0911decdebb4b503&t=82641 talk.maemo.org Safe to remove?] | ||
==Disable Nokia Hands== | ==Disable Nokia Hands== | ||
- | There are | + | There are two main methods to do this. |
===Method 1=== | ===Method 1=== | ||
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Comment out the last line. | Comment out the last line. | ||
: filename=Hands-v32-h264.avi | : filename=Hands-v32-h264.avi | ||
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==Faking Flash Player 12 for MicroB== | ==Faking Flash Player 12 for MicroB== | ||
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* Press CTRL+S then "y" again. | * Press CTRL+S then "y" again. | ||
- | * Close terminal | + | * Close terminal and enjoy new faked v12.1.98.88 flash player |
== Watch 720p movies == | == Watch 720p movies == | ||
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Customizing the appearance of Maemo | Customizing the appearance of Maemo | ||
- | [[ | + | [http://wiki.maemo.org/Customizing_Maemo wiki.maemo.org] |
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+ | = Additional information = | ||
+ | * [http://talk.maemo.org The one and only - talk.maemo.org] | ||
+ | * [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=88707 Repository Mirrors] | ||
+ | * [http://symbians60soft.blogspot.com Blog still posting some maemo news] | ||
= Credits = | = Credits = | ||
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=Wiki Update Info= | =Wiki Update Info= | ||
:''Last Updated - sixwheeledbeast - 31 Jan 2013 21:41 UTC'' | :''Last Updated - sixwheeledbeast - 31 Jan 2013 21:41 UTC'' | ||
+ | Huge rewrite to be generic and beginner friendly original page is in Discussion (talk page) | ||
+ | Page still under development | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] | ||
[[Category:N900]] | [[Category:N900]] |
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