User:Magick777/My N900 Changelog

This page is created mainly for my own reference, it documents the steps that I have taken in setting up my N900 on Vodafone in the UK. It does not constitute a recommendation that anybody else should follow these steps; your mileage may vary.

20100714

  • 1829 set up Facebook chat account
  • 1828 set up Skype account
  • 1825 set up primary IMAP/SMTP e-mail account
  • 1815 set up wireless LAN connection
  • 1800 phone rebooted into sw version 10.2010.19-1.203.1
  • 1745 started flashing with (MD5-verified) Maemo_5/PR1.2 UK firmware
  • 1742 product version was found to be 2.2009.51-1.205.1 (shame on you, Vodafone!)
  • 1740 contacts & calendar data migrated in from N96
  • 1730 found option to synchronise contacts from old phone via Bluetooth
  • 1725 received the phone, installed SIM & battery, connected charger, powered on, set time & date

20100713 - preparation for new phone

  • Downloaded Maemo_5/PR1.2 UK firmware + flasher tool, installed flasher on Ubuntu desktop