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''' Don't forget to repeat the "Start flasher" procedure with '''<code>sudo flasher-3.5 --disable-rd-mode</code> '''to disable R&D mode.'''
''' Don't forget to repeat the "Start flasher" procedure with '''<code>sudo flasher-3.5 --disable-rd-mode</code> '''to disable R&D mode.'''
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=== Solution #7: Custom repartitioning from a linux PC without R&D mode ===
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=== Solution #7: arbitrary size for /home and MyDocs (PR 1.2/3 compatible) ===
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Shorter variant of #6, using a boot manager instead of R&D mode (no flasher on host required)
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* Install backupmenu package first (see [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=63975 Announce Thread] for details)
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* If you want to change file systems (like ext3 to ext2), do that now
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* Shut down N900
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* Start with slider open, USB cable removed
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* BackupMenu will show up.
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* Insert USB cable. Press '''w''' to enable USB mass storage mode
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* The internal memory will now show up as additional device on your computer, like /dev/sdb. Unmount if automounted and do your resizing.
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* Remove device, press '''d''' on the N900 to disconnect
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* Press '''q''' and close the slider immediately. The N900 will reboot and the job is done
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=== Solution #8: arbitrary size for /home and MyDocs (PR 1.2/3 compatible) ===
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This solution is based off solution #3. The key difference is that this solution uses a MicroSD card as a temporary /home, so Maemo will be able to reboot in the process, thus making this solution PR1.2 and 1.3 compatible. '''MyDocs will be deleted, make a backup of it!''' This solution is tested on a PR 1.3 reflashed device, but it should work on non-clean devices aswell. If done correctly, you won't lose any settings/calendar/etc (just MyDocs), but as repartitioning is a risky proces: '''backup everything!'''
This solution is based off solution #3. The key difference is that this solution uses a MicroSD card as a temporary /home, so Maemo will be able to reboot in the process, thus making this solution PR1.2 and 1.3 compatible. '''MyDocs will be deleted, make a backup of it!''' This solution is tested on a PR 1.3 reflashed device, but it should work on non-clean devices aswell. If done correctly, you won't lose any settings/calendar/etc (just MyDocs), but as repartitioning is a risky proces: '''backup everything!'''

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