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Instead of laying out all available options to solve common problems this quick start guide only describes one possible option. | Instead of laying out all available options to solve common problems this quick start guide only describes one possible option. | ||
- | = | + | {{warning}} '''Disclaimer:''' ''This page is a work in progress and will probably never be finished. Some of the procedures might prove to be quite risky. There's no guarantee that your phone won't start to eat your cat. You do everything at your own risk.'' |
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+ | =Hardware= | ||
+ | ==Hardware Requirements== | ||
To perform the steps described in this guide you need at least the following: | To perform the steps described in this guide you need at least the following: | ||
* A Nokia N900, obviously | * A Nokia N900, obviously | ||
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* (Linux box) | * (Linux box) | ||
- | =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 very difficult to repair successfully. | Due to the design of the port if this occurs, it can be very 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 | |
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+ | [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=75920 talk.maemo.org Fixing USB Thread] | ||
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+ | Another common modification is to remove the locking pins on all your microUSB cable connectors. This can be done by filing them down carefully with a small file. | ||
- | + | The latter is important, especially if you don't feel confident in taking your N900 apart to reinforce the port. | |
- | = | + | =Firmware= |
==Initial Firmware Setup== | ==Initial Firmware Setup== | ||
- | So | + | 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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==Latest Nokia SSU Upgrade== | ==Latest Nokia SSU Upgrade== | ||
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/* not really required for CSSU */ | /* not really required for CSSU */ | ||
Run latest official Nokia SSU (upgrades your device firmware to V1.3.1) by launching App manager / Update from the applications menu. | Run latest official Nokia SSU (upgrades your device firmware to V1.3.1) by launching App manager / Update from the applications menu. | ||
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For a list of community improvements see /* TODO */ | For a list of community improvements see /* TODO */ | ||
- | =Recommended | + | =Recommended base configuration= |
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==Mitigating the lack of memory== | ==Mitigating the lack of memory== | ||
===Utilise the SD Card=== | ===Utilise the SD Card=== | ||
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===Cherry=== | ===Cherry=== | ||
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With the PR 1.2 update Nokia introduced "My Nokia" an SMS subscription service on which you receive periodic texts from Nokia. | With the PR 1.2 update Nokia introduced "My Nokia" an SMS subscription service on which you receive periodic texts from Nokia. | ||
This was automatically installed/subscribed on devices and was known to cause issues with devices sending and receiving unwanted SMS messages. | This was automatically installed/subscribed on devices and was known to cause issues with devices sending and receiving unwanted SMS messages. | ||
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apt-get remove --purge cherry | apt-get remove --purge cherry | ||
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===Additional Unnecessary Software=== | ===Additional Unnecessary Software=== | ||
The following is deemed safe use run in a [[Terminal]] as [[Root]] to remove unnecessary software provided with the Nokia firmware. | The following is deemed safe use run in a [[Terminal]] as [[Root]] to remove unnecessary software provided with the Nokia firmware. | ||
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[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== |
- | == | + | There are two main methods to do this. |
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- | == | + | ===Method 1=== |
- | ===Faking Flash Player 12 for MicroB | + | Rename the file |
+ | : /opt/usr/share/hildon-welcome/media/Hands-v32-h264.avi | ||
+ | to | ||
+ | : /opt/usr/share/hildon-welcome/media/Hands-v32-h264.avi.disabled | ||
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+ | ===Method 2=== | ||
+ | Use a text editor to edit the file | ||
+ | :''/etc/hildon-welcome.d/default.conf'' | ||
+ | Comment out the last line. | ||
+ | : filename=Hands-v32-h264.avi | ||
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+ | ==Faking Flash Player 12 for MicroB== | ||
[http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1276589&postcount=2219 Post on talk.maemo.org] | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1276589&postcount=2219 Post on talk.maemo.org] | ||
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* Close terminal and enjoy new faked v12.1.98.88 flash player | * Close terminal and enjoy new faked v12.1.98.88 flash player | ||
- | + | == Watch 720p movies == | |
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=77695 720p Thread - talk.maemo.org] | [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=77695 720p Thread - talk.maemo.org] | ||
+ | ==Customizing Maemo== | ||
+ | Customizing the appearance of Maemo | ||
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+ | [http://wiki.maemo.org/Customizing_Maemo wiki.maemo.org] | ||
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+ | =Settings= | ||
+ | ==Synchronization== | ||
+ | * Contacts | ||
+ | * Email | ||
+ | * Calendar | ||
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+ | ==Web access== | ||
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+ | ==Media== | ||
==GSM== | ==GSM== | ||
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==Camera== | ==Camera== | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
- | + | ==Network Positioning== | |
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Due to Nokia's supl servers seem to be broken sometimes, your device may be slow at getting a GPS fix. | Due to Nokia's supl servers seem to be broken sometimes, your device may be slow at getting a GPS fix. | ||
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Check this first if you have any GPS issues. It has been known to revert back to the Nokia server. | Check this first if you have any GPS issues. It has been known to revert back to the Nokia server. | ||
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=Appendix= | =Appendix= | ||
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+ | [[Category:Beginners]] | ||
[[Category:N900]] | [[Category:N900]] |
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