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==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== | ||
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[[Updating the tablet firmware#N900|Firmware Flashing]] | [[Updating the tablet firmware#N900|Firmware Flashing]] | ||
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==Highly Recommended Further Setup== | ==Highly Recommended Further Setup== | ||
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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 on the [[Swappolube]] page. | More information can be found on the [[Swappolube]] page. | ||
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==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 | ||
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+ | Check this first if you have any GPS issues. It has been known to revert back to the Nokia server. | ||
=Software= | =Software= | ||
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===Additional Unnecessary Software=== | ===Additional Unnecessary Software=== | ||
- | The following is deemed safe | + | 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 | 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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==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 Maemo]] | [[Customizing Maemo]] | ||
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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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