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''It is also possible to access the full eMMC by loading the [http://wiki.meego.com/ARM/N900/Using_Rescue_Initrd Rescue Initrd and kernel]. This also gives you an option to enter USB mass storage mode (read-write).'' | ''It is also possible to access the full eMMC by loading the [http://wiki.meego.com/ARM/N900/Using_Rescue_Initrd Rescue Initrd and kernel]. This also gives you an option to enter USB mass storage mode (read-write).'' | ||
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Because of hardcoding etc. it is easiest to leave your partitions in the same order and filesystem: MyDocs vfat(/dev/mmcblk0p1 mounted on /home/user/MyDocs), /home ext3 (/dev/mmcblk0p2), and swap (/dev/mmcblk0p3). Generally you will want to shrink MyDocs and grow /home. You can also grow the swap space, which is easier than setting up a [[swap on microSD]]. However this may not really result in much benefit (see the linked page for more information). You can then create a 4th partition if you wish. | Because of hardcoding etc. it is easiest to leave your partitions in the same order and filesystem: MyDocs vfat(/dev/mmcblk0p1 mounted on /home/user/MyDocs), /home ext3 (/dev/mmcblk0p2), and swap (/dev/mmcblk0p3). Generally you will want to shrink MyDocs and grow /home. You can also grow the swap space, which is easier than setting up a [[swap on microSD]]. However this may not really result in much benefit (see the linked page for more information). You can then create a 4th partition if you wish. | ||
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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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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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