Resurrect your N9

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A mirror of Nokia's software repositories is hosted on [http://openrepos.net OpenRepos.net]. This contains copies of the free system software and apps for the N9. Another mirror, [http://mirror.thecust.net/harmattan-dev.nokia.com/ thecust.net] contains the developer packages required for enabling Developer mode.
A mirror of Nokia's software repositories is hosted on [http://openrepos.net OpenRepos.net]. This contains copies of the free system software and apps for the N9. Another mirror, [http://mirror.thecust.net/harmattan-dev.nokia.com/ thecust.net] contains the developer packages required for enabling Developer mode.
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To use these repositories, you must disable Nokia's repositories, and replace them. Installing the '''N9 RepoMirror''' package will do this for you. It can be downloaded [https://openrepos.net/content/ancelad/n9-repomirror here]. Some users have reported problems with the latest version (0.7.2). Using an older version (0.6.0) seems to help in this instance.
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To use these repositories, you must disable Nokia's repositories, and replace them. Installing the '''N9 RepoMirror''' package will do this for you.
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* On your phone, open Settings/Applications/Installations, and enable the option 'Allow installations from Non-Store sources'.
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* Open your phone's web browser, and navigate to [https://openrepos.net/content/ancelad/n9-repomirror https://openrepos.net/content/ancelad/n9-repomirror].
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* Download and install the RepoMirror package.
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** Some users have reported problems with the latest version (0.7.2). Using an older version (0.6.0) seems to help in this instance.
''See also: [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=96018 N9 RepoMirror discussion thread]''
''See also: [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=96018 N9 RepoMirror discussion thread]''

Revision as of 15:51, 27 November 2015

As of 2015, the N9 is an orphan in the world of mobile phones. No other MeeGo-based phones have been released to the public, and much of the corporate support offered has now been gone. Firmware and flashers are no longer available from Nokia, the Ovi Store has withdrawn all N9/N950 apps, and the MeeGo.com forums are no more.

The good news is that the N9 lives on, with the support of members of the Maemo community. Whether you've just acquired an N9, or are dusting off an old device, this page will help you get up to speed.

Firmware

You may wish to consider whether to re-flash your phone's firmware. Even if you are already on the latest firmware (40.2012.21-3), you may need to re-flash if you are interested in the following:

  • Open-Mode Kernel disables Nokia's Aegis security system. This is easier to install on a freshly re-flashed device.
  • UbiBoot allows you to boot alternative kernels or operating systems. Requires the use of the Open-Mode kernel.
  • Changing Firmware Variant, e.g. in order to gain localised applications. There are limitations to which firmware variants you can change to/from. See Flashing N9 for further details.

Regardless of your reason for flashing your device, you MUST read the Flashing N9 page thoroughly in order to understand the risks, and how to flash your device successfully.

See also: Firmware flashing discussion thread

Software Repository

A mirror of Nokia's software repositories is hosted on OpenRepos.net. This contains copies of the free system software and apps for the N9. Another mirror, thecust.net contains the developer packages required for enabling Developer mode.

To use these repositories, you must disable Nokia's repositories, and replace them. Installing the N9 RepoMirror package will do this for you.

  • On your phone, open Settings/Applications/Installations, and enable the option 'Allow installations from Non-Store sources'.
  • Open your phone's web browser, and navigate to https://openrepos.net/content/ancelad/n9-repomirror.
  • Download and install the RepoMirror package.
    • Some users have reported problems with the latest version (0.7.2). Using an older version (0.6.0) seems to help in this instance.

See also: N9 RepoMirror discussion thread

Warehouse

Warehouse is a package browser for OpenRepos. It allows you to browse, select and install packages directly from your device, in a similar way to the Nokia Store app worked. It can be downloaded here.