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|text=This is a wiki! So the title of this page represents the personal notion of one or a few editors. It's not "officially supported" info or advice}}
 
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=Introduction=
=Introduction=
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Since the [[N900]] has been released many developments have been made by the community. This page is to provide a generic guide to getting started with good foundations.
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This page serves the purpose of assembling a complete and current howto-guide for the perfect N900 setup.  
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This page will mainly link all the useful bits of the wiki and other useful information together.
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The initial information here is based on my personal experience and the rich trove of experience which is talk.maemo.org.
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Please keep this page alive by adding your improvements and keeping it up to date as Maemo evolves.
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=Hardware=
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{{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 Accessories==
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= Recommended hardware =
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Information on all recommended hardware accessories is on the [[N900 Accessories]] page.
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* A Nokia N900, obviously
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* SanDisk Ultra 32GB Class 10 / UHS-1 SDHC Card (SU32-G)
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* PolarCell 1520 mAh battery
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* Standalone battery charger
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* USB A-A adapter
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* (Linux box)
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==Hardware Specifications==
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=== Hardware Specifications ===
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NAND Layout
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Information on the specs can be found on the [[N900 Hardware Subsystems]] page.
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  '''dev'''    '''size'''  '''erasesize'''  '''name'''
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  mtd0: 00020000 00020000 "bootloader"
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  mtd1: 00060000 00020000 "config"
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  mtd2: 00040000 00020000 "log"
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  mtd3: 00200000 00020000 "kernel"
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  mtd4: 00200000 00020000 "initfs"
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  mtd5: 0fb40000 00020000 "rootfs"
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==Recommended Hardware Modifications==
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eMMC Partition Layout
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===USB Port===
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  '''dev'''        '''size'''      '''fs'''    '''mountpoint'''
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One of the most common issues with the [[N900]] is the surface mounted USB port.
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  mmcblk0p1  27648MiB  vfat  /home/user/MyDocs
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If you are not careful with it, the port can be ripped from the PCB.
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  mmcblk0p2    2048MiB  ext2  /home
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Due to the design of the port if this occurs, it can be very difficult to repair successfully.
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  mmcblk0p3    768MiB  swap
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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://natisbad.org/N900/n900-commented-hardware-specs.html Detailed specs]
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=75920 talk.maemo.org Fixing USB Thread]
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65568 N900 battery options]
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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.
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=== Hardware modifications ===
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The latter is important, especially if you don't feel confident in taking your N900 apart to reinforce the port.
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/* TODO: USB pre-broken fix */
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====Inductive Charging====
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Bridging the gap between a non-permanent hardware mod and an accessory the universal Qi inductive charging add-on pads have been installed both over and under the stock and Mugen battery covers, the semi-permanent installation into the microUSB port reduces dangerous cable leverage and USB port wear to nearly zero and the nearly flush USB port plug also protects the USB port from foreign object damage making the inductive charging add-on even more important to N900 owners than most users.  The USB port can be easily unplugged if needed for use in USB host, 3G modem, and mass storage modes.
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1431701#post1431701 talk.maemo.org Qi Inductive Charging Universal Add-On Installation]
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====Magnetic Charge Port Adapter====
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=75920]
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There are several magnetic adapters available to both plug the USB port and also ensure a safe break-away should the N900 be dropped. No leverage to snap off your N900's fragile USB port from the PCB.
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=79878]
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In testing the four or five pin USB adapters permit a data connection but if you do any metal work with steel it will attract magnetic particles as happened in testing, this adapter experienced a melt-down and nearly a fire one evening after falling to the floor in a workspace.
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= Initial setup =
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[http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_tablet_firmware#N900 Everything about Firmware Flashing]
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Another tested magnetic adapter has a coaxial positive and negative connections(pin and surrounding ring) It has the data pins shorted to put the N900 into fast charge mode.  while there is the hazard of magnetic particles connecting the two poles are 2mm apart and it is easier to see any foreign objects as the cable side of the connector has a blue LED allowing it to also be found easily in a dark room.  This adapter also inserted fully and had a rubber washer to buffer any drops; combined with an Otter case the adapter is nearly flush with the Otterbox armor.  This adapter requires more than just fingernails to remove in testing, but a keychain pocket knife screwdriver or nail file was sufficient to safely remove it.
 
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==File System==
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Download flasher from the repositories
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[[N900 filesystem|File System information]]
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/* TODO: Use open source flasher */
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=Firmware=
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Download the firmware flasher:
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[http://skeiron.org/tablets-dev/maemo-dev-env-downloads/ Flasher & SDK Downloads]
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==Initial Firmware Setup==
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Download the latest official Nokia Firmware Images for your N900:
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[http://skeiron.org/tablets-dev/nokia_N900/ Firmware Image Downloads]
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  RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.13-2.VANILLA_PR_EMMC_MR0_ARM.bin
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  md5sum: 488809ff96a0a05479d692e9f77aeb4f
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  RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin
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  md5sum: b9f8690318a3be61767826d15b8c1784
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So you have your [[N900]]
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== Flashing the device ==
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The first step especially if it's used is to flash the firmware.
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The following flashing procedure has proven the most stable to me:
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This can be used to clean off any unstable software and make a clean start.
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{{warning}}Always use a fully charged battery!
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It's recommended to download the latest Nokia firmware images for your region.
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* Turn your device off, disconnect USB
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The latest versions are highlighted.
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* (As root) flash the FIASCO firmware image:
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  flasher-3.5 -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin -f
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* When you get "No suitable USB device found" connect your N900 through USB.
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* Wait for the flashing to finish.
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{{warning}} Don't reboot
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[[Updating the tablet firmware#N900|Firmware Flashing]]
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* Flash original eMMC image:
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  flasher-3.5 -F RX-51_2009SE_20.2010.36-2_PR_COMBINED_MR0_ARM.bin -f
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* Wait for the flashing to finish.
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* Reboot the device by _reinserting_ the battery
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==Cloning a New N900 with BackupMenu Backup Files==
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Upon first login, enter your locale settings (Timezone, local time, etc.).
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Requires a good USB cable, currently fastest path to flash a new or used N900 and install the required kernel and backupmenu from the repos to make a clone of your old or broken N900. Until the steps to safely use Fiasco Flasher to flash a kernel and file system including /opt from backupmenu files the instructions below are the fastest way to recover your old configuration on a new device.
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http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=100595
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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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==Highly Recommended Further Setup==
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== Getting root access ==
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[http://wiki.maemo.org/Root_access 1001 ways of becoming root]
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===Importance of CSSU===
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* Add the Extras-Testing repository to the Hildon Application Managers catalog
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  name: Maemo extras-testing
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  uri: deb http://skeiron.org/repo/repository.maemo.org/extras-testing/ fremantle free non-free
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  dist: fremantle
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  components: free non-free
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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.
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* Add the Extras-Devel repository as well
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  name: Maemo extras-development
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  uri: http://extras-devel.merlin1991.at/ fremantle free non-free
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  dist: fremantle
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  components: free non-free
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It is recommended all users install [[CSSU]], of which there are two versions.
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* Disable OVI repository (conflicts with CSSU)
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More information on this can be found on the [[CSSU]] page.
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* Wait for repository update to finish (Hildon Application Manager is slooow) and install 'rootsh' from the system section.
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==Recommended Further Setup==
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* To get remote access over the network (way more comfy) install SSH server by launching XTerminal from the application menu and running:
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  sudo gainroot
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  apt-get install openssh
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You will be asked for your new root password.
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/*TODO: Change PW hash to enable passwords > 8 chars */
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===Kernel Power===
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* Finally launch xterm and run
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  ifconfig wlan0
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[[Kernel Power]] is a community developed Kernel that provides addition features and fixes to the Kernel. [[Kernel Power]] also provides the ability to overclock the device with an additional package '''kernel-power-settings'''
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* Write down the IP address - from now on you can use the SSH client of your choice to connect to your favorite pocket computer - enjoy!
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While overclocking is not recommended and has been known to reduce the lifetime of the device, the [Kernel Power] package on it's own is recommended and will not alter your device from the standard 250Mhz-600Mhz clock speed.
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= Upgrade to CSSU-thumb =
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[http://wiki.maemo.org/CSSU What's CSSU?]
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It provided important features like stable [[Smartreflex]] which will significantly increase battery life.
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=84829 What's thumb2 ISA?]
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Please see the [[Kernel Power]] page for more information on this.
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{{info}} cssu-thumb contains a kernel based on kp51r1, therefore you automatically benefit from all kernel-power features (undervolting, overclocking, framebuffer, ...). See [http://wiki.maemo.org/Kernel_Power Kernel Power Wiki] and [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=85665 Kernel Power 51r1 on tmo]
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Please note Kernel Power page is heavily biased on overclocking and is provided for further reference only.
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===Utilise the SD Card===
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== Repositories ==
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Disable extras-testing - it will be replaced by its thump-compiled counterpart from the CSSU repository. Make sure Nokia and Maemo Extras repositories are enabled though.
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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.
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To avoid thumb-compiled binaries being overwritten by upgrades from non-thumb repositories use the following /etc/apt/preferences file
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  Package: *
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  Pin: release a=community-thumb
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  Pin-Priority: 700           
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  Package: *     
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  Pin: release a=Extras-devel-light
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  Pin-Priority: 500               
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  Package: *     
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  Pin: release l=Extras
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  Pin-Priority: 550   
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  Package: *     
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  Pin: release l=community-testing
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  Pin-Priority: 600
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Many users setup there swap space(s) on the uSD card this frees up the I/O of the device.
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== Remove unneeded software ==
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?s=bcad4cd2389b67dd0911decdebb4b503&t=82641 tmo thread]
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There has been much discussion on this and applications written to help with this.
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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 cherry 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
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Further reading
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== Installing CSSU-Thumb ==
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* Visit this link using your N900s web browser: http://maemo.merlin1991.at/cssu/community-thumb/community-thumb-fremantle.install and confirm the prompts displayed in HAM
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*[[Swap on microSD]]
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* Launch community SSU from applications menu.
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*[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=84296 talk.maemo.org DISCUSS SDCard Swap]
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* Install the proposed updates.
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===Swappolube===
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= Essential software packages =
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Swappolube is a package to modify memory management.
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The following is a list of applications which (IMHO) constitute a reasonable base set
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Most users tweak this to suit their device and usage.
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apt-get install <pkgname>
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If you're unsure where to start, the proposed settings are a good base.
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{|
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! align="left"| Package Name
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! Description
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! Votes
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|backupmenu
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|busybox-power
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|Required for encryption (s. below)
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|tracker-cfg
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|tracker-extractor-vorbis
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|gstreamer0.10-plugins-good-extra-formats
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|filebox
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|catoriseplus
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|mce-ledpattern
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|cssufeatures
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|cl-launcher
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More information can be found on the [[Swappolube]] page.
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Other recommendations include: xournal fm-boost fmradio recaller swappolube flashlight-applet cal-home-widget adflashblock-css
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=Settings=
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== Install non-optified cryptsetup ==
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  wget http://maemo.merlin1991.at/apt-mirror/extras-devel/pool/fremantle/free/c/cryptsetup/cryptsetup_1.0.4%2bsvn26-3_armel.deb
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  dpkg -i cryptsetup_1.0.4%2bsvn26-3_armel.deb
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  echo "cryptsetup hold" | dpkg --set-selections
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==Network Positioning==
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== Install & configure bootloader ==
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If you use the incorrect settings your device may be slow at getting a GPS fix.
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  apt-get install u-boot-flasher kernel-cssu-bootimg
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  ln -s /etc/bootmenu.d/20-Maemo5-kernel-cssu-2.6.28.10-cssu3.item /etc/default/bootmenu.item
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  u-boot-update-bootmenu
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There is also a bug with maemo-security-certman, this has been fixed in CSSU.
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== USB Host mode ==
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=85658 Host mode announcement]
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  wget http://atrey.karlin.mff.cuni.cz/~pali/usbmode/usbmode_1.0-3_armel.deb
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  dpkg -i usbmode_1.0-3_armel.deb
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Make sure the latest version of your CSSU flavour is installed.  
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* USB mode can be set through the status menu
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* To connect USB peripherals use a [http://www.cablechick.com.au/product_images/usb-adaptor-a-female-to-a.jpg USB A-to-A adapter]
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Navigate to
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== Configure openmediaplayer ==
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[http://wiki.maemo.org/Open_Media_Player OMP Wiki]
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: Settings > Location > Network Positioning
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* Get a thumb-compiled version of openmediaplayer [http://www69.zippyshare.com/v/23534616/file.html OMP-thumb download]
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dpkg -i openmediaplayer_20121220-1+thumb0_armel.deb
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then check the Location server is
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* As [[root]], edit file:
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supl.nokia.com
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:''/usr/share/dbus-1/services/com.nokia.mediaplayer.service''
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so the line:
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Exec=/usr/bin/mediaplayer
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If Nokia's supl server doesn't give you functional AGPS (there have been reports that the Nokia supl server has been shut down) try Google's SUPL server.
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...becomes:
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supl.google.com
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Exec=/usr/bin/openmediaplayer
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=Software=
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This will replace execution of '''MP''' binary with '''OMP''' one - without physically replacing files, so you can revert back to '''MP''' by reverting changes.
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==Repositories==
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* tracker-cfg
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/* TODO */
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Maemo software works in the same way as most Linux distributions', repositories provide a secure and easy method of supplying software to end-users.
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== Faking Flash Player 12 ==
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1276589&postcount=2219 Flash Player on tmo]
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Information about the different repositories can be found on the [[Extras]] page.
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* Get [http://www.sendspace.pl/download/YTo0OntzOjc6ImRhdGVfaW4iO2k6MTM0Mzc4MTUxMTtzOjU6InRpdGxlIjtzOjA6IiI7czo5OiJmaWxlX25hbWUiO3M6MjQ6ImFkb2JlLWZsYXNocGxheWVyLTEwLmRlYiI7czo1OiJ0b2tlbiI7czoyMzoiY2MzM2I0MDcyZTgyM2VlMTU4MDkzOWIiO30dfASDF34vasd3245bvs flashplayer 10 binaries] for maemo.
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==Getting Root==
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apt-get remove --purge adobe-flashplayer
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apt-get install hexedit
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dpkg -i adobe-flashplayer-10.deb
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hexedit /usr/lib/browser/plugins/libflashplayer.so
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[[Root access]]
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* Once in Hexedit, press CTRL+S and type in 31302e31 and press enter, the string you've just found need to be changed to 31322e31
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=Common Modifications=
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* Now, press CTRL+S, type "y" and search for 31302c31 and change it to 31322c31
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Please note these common modifications are here for reference.
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* Press CTRL+S then "y" again.
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If you are a complete beginner and do not understand you must be aware that you could damage parts of your filesystem if you mess up.
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* Close terminal and enjoy new faked v12.1.98.88 flash player
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==Purging Unnecessary Software==
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= Tweaks =
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===Cherry===
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== Kernel Power Settings ==
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/* TODO: Rewrite this section using smartreflex */
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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.
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To enable overclocking (more horsepower) and undervolting (less power consumption) run the following commands
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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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kernel-config save stock
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kernel-config load ideal
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kernel-config default ideal
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This package is one of the first to be removed by members of the community, for obvious reasons. It can be removed by:-
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To revert to stock settings run
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kernel-config load stock
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kernel-config default stock
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apt-get remove --purge cherry
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== swappolube ==
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[http://wiki.maemo.org/Swappolube Config details]
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== cssu-features ==
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* Launch cssu-features from the applications menu
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* On first run choose "Fix config"
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* Launch cssu-features again
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* Configure to your [http://wiki.maemo.org/CSSU_Features_Configuration_Editor taste]
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====Further reading on My Nokia and cherry====
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== Theme customizer ==
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* Set nokia-pure as default font
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[[PR1.2 compulsory My Nokia subscription]]
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== Disable Nokia Hands ==
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* Edit the file
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:''/etc/hildon-welcome.d/default.conf''
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[hildon-welcome]
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filename=Hands-v32-h264.avi
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* Comment out the last line or specify gstreamer compatible movie file
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===Additional Unnecessary Software===
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= Backup your device =
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The following is deemed safe. Run in a [[Terminal]] as [[Root]] to remove unnecessary software provided with the Nokia firmware.
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* Don't backup unnecessary stuff, so
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rm /var/cache/apt/archives/*
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* Reboot with keyboard open
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* Select default kernel
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* In backupmenu press 'b' to start backup
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* Press 'q' to backup both rootfs and optfs
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* Select 'p' twice to store backup on /home/user/MyDocs
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* Wait for backup to finish
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* Connect USB to Linux box
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* Press 'w' to export eMMC as mass storage device
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* On your Linux box check 'dmesg' to identify device names (e.g. /dev/sdX), mount /dev/sdX1, switch to the mount point (e.g. /media/usb) and run
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tar -cf /home/user/MyDocs_backup.tar
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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
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= Adjust eMMC partitioning =
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/* TODO: Evaluate better filesystems and possibly alignment */
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* With eMMC still exported as mass storage device using backupmenu point your favorite partition manager to /dev/sdX
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* Adjust partitions to your needs (align to MiB, not cylinders), for example
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  '''dev'''        '''size'''      '''fs'''    '''mountpoint'''
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  mmcblk0p1  24576MiB  vfat /home/user/MyDocs
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  mmcblk0p2    5120MiB  ext2  /home
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  mmcblk0p3    835MiB  swap
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?s=bcad4cd2389b67dd0911decdebb4b503&t=82641 talk.maemo.org Safe to remove?]
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It's recommended to leave /dev/mmcblk0p1 as vfat for /home/user/MyDocs as it needs less tweaks to maemos mmc-scripts. For other options visit [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repartitioning_the_flash repartitioning the flash]
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==Disable Nokia Hands==
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= Disk Encryption =
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There are three main methods to do this.
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/* TODO: Verify that HW accel is being used */
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===Method 1===
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/* TODO: Use initrd in NAND and encrypt rootfs */
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Rename the file
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: /opt/usr/share/hildon-welcome/media/Hands-v32-h264.avi
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to
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: /opt/usr/share/hildon-welcome/media/Hands-v32-h264.avi.disabled
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===Method 2===
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=40154 Discussion on tmo]
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Use a text editor to edit the file
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:''/etc/hildon-welcome.d/default.conf''
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Comment out the last line.
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: filename=Hands-v32-h264.avi
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===Method 3===
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Remove the hildon-welcome package, which included the bootvideo
+
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Firstly gain root:
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== Preparing userland ==
-
:''root''
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{{warning}} Don't reboot your device before having performed all steps described in this chapter or else you'll have to reflash your phone!
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Then remove the package by issuing
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:''apt-get purge hildon-welcome''
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==Faking Flash Player 12 for MicroB==
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* Make sure cryptsetup and busybox-power packages are installed to rootfs
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1276589&postcount=2219 Post on talk.maemo.org]
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dpkg -L <pkgname>
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* Get [http://www.sendspace.pl/download/YTo0OntzOjc6ImRhdGVfaW4iO2k6MTM0Mzc4MTUxMTtzOjU6InRpdGxlIjtzOjA6IiI7czo5OiJmaWxlX25hbWUiO3M6MjQ6ImFkb2JlLWZsYXNocGxheWVyLTEwLmRlYiI7czo1OiJ0b2tlbiI7czoyMzoiY2MzM2I0MDcyZTgyM2VlMTU4MDkzOWIiO30dfASDF34vasd3245bvs flashplayer 10 binaries] for maemo.
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* Get modified [https://gitorious.org/maemo5-encrypted-home rcS and rcS-late scripts] and copy them to your device
 +
scp rcS root@<n900-ip-addr>:/etc/init.d/
 +
scp rcS-late root@<n900-ip-addr>:/etc/event.d/
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apt-get remove --purge adobe-flashplayer
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* Edit the file
-
apt-get install hexedit
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:''/sbin/preinit''
-
dpkg -i adobe-flashplayer-10.deb
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and insert the command ''modprobe fbcon'' as the last line in function init_system() (just above the })
-
hexedit /usr/lib/browser/plugins/libflashplayer.so
+
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* Once in Hexedit, press CTRL+S and type in 31302e31 and press enter, the string you've just found need to be changed to 31322e31
+
* Get an [http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~pali/+junk/maemo_recovery-boot/view/head:/nokia-n900.map n900 keymap] and convert it (on your Linux box):
 +
loadkeys -b nokia-n900.map > nokia-n900.kmap
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* Now, press CTRL+S, type "y" and search for 31302c31 and change it to 31322c31
+
* Copy the keymap to your phone's root directory
 +
scp nokia-n900.kmap root@<n900-ip-addr>:/
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* Press CTRL+S then "y" again.
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* Create [http://wiki.maemo.org/Community_SSU/Features/ke-recv /etc/default/osso-mmc-blacklist.sh] and corresponding /etc/default/osso-mmc-blacklist containing devices which should not be mounted to MyDocs - /dev/dm-0 and /dev/dm-1)
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* Close terminal (CTRL+X) and enjoy new faked v12.1.98.88 flash player
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Edit the files
 +
:''/usr/sbin/osso-usb-mass-storage-enable.sh'' and :''/usr/sbin/osso-usb-mass-storage-disable.sh''
 +
and add the following lines at the beginning
 +
case $1 in
 +
  /dev/dm-*)
 +
    set /dev/mmcblk0p1
 +
    ;;
 +
esac
 +
 
 +
== Move optfs to encrypted partition ==
 +
* On your Linux box extract the :''optfs.tar'' file from the previously created MyDocs backup
 +
  cd /tmp
 +
  tar -xf ~/backups/MyDocs_backup.tar
 +
 
 +
* Boot your phone into boot manager and export eMMC to USB. On your linux box run the following commands to create an encrypted ext3 filesystem on mmcblk0p2
 +
cryptsetup luksFormat /dev/sdX2      # Confirm by typing YES, specify a looong passphrase
 +
cryptsetup luksOpen /dev/sdX2 n900
 +
mkfs.ext3 /dev/mapper/n900
 +
 
 +
* Now you can restore your optfs backup to the encrypted partition
 +
mount /dev/mapper/n900 /mnt
 +
cd /mnt
 +
tar -xf /tmp/systemBackups/optfs.tar
 +
umount /mnt
 +
cryptsetup luksClose n900
 +
 
 +
* Reboot your phone and enjoy the password prompt!
 +
 
 +
= SD card usage =
 +
== Testing ==
 +
== Alignment ==
 +
== Swap on SD card ==
 +
To avoid concurrent I/O access to swap and optfs (both mmcblk0), move swap to your SD card (mmcblk1)
 +
* On your SD card create a swap partition /dev/mmcblk1pX of approx. 1.5GiB
 +
* Edit /etc/event.d/rcS-late and change the line
 +
/sbin/cryptsetup -d /dev/urandom create swapenc /dev/mmcblk0p3
 +
 
 +
to
 +
 
 +
/sbin/cryptsetup -d /dev/urandom create swapenc /dev/mmcblk1pX
 +
 
 +
 
 +
=== More swap tweaks ===
 +
/* TODO: Find current best practice for running swap on sd card */
 +
* [http://wiki.maemo.org/Ereswap Fight swap fragmentation]
 +
* [http://wiki.maemo.org/Swap_on_microSD#Using_microSD_partition_as_swap Swap on wiki]
 +
 
 +
= Miscellaneous =
 +
== VoIP ==
 +
=== Encrypted SIP ===
 +
* linphone
 +
 
 +
== eMail ==
 +
=== GPG support ===
 +
* mutt
 +
* claws
 +
* patches for modest anyone?
 +
 
 +
== Camera ==
 +
* pcam
 +
* stock/cssu
 +
* blessn900
 +
* fcam
 +
* hdr
 +
* lowlight
== Watch 720p movies ==
== Watch 720p movies ==
-
[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=77695 720p Thread - talk.maemo.org]
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[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=77695 HD movie guide]
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==Customizing Maemo==
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== Synchronization ==
-
Customizing the appearance of Maemo
+
=== dpush ===
 +
=== Certificates ===
 +
=== Client configuration ===
-
[[Customizing Maemo]]
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== Battery calibration ==
 +
 
 +
== Unbricking ==
 +
=== Dead battery ===
 +
 
 +
= Additional information =
 +
* [http://talk.maemo.org The one and only]
 +
* [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=88707 Repository Mirrors]
 +
* [http://symbians60soft.blogspot.com Blog still posting some maemo news]
= Credits =
= Credits =
My thanks go to jebba, titan, pali, NIN101, MentalistTraceur, sixwheeledbeast, DocScrutinizer05, sEKI, kerio, freemangordon, qwazix, ShadowJK and everyone on #maemo
My thanks go to jebba, titan, pali, NIN101, MentalistTraceur, sixwheeledbeast, DocScrutinizer05, sEKI, kerio, freemangordon, qwazix, ShadowJK and everyone on #maemo
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=Wiki Update Info=
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