Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Hi guys,

I recently bought a Nokia N9 from a website in the Netherlands, but the phone came from China. When i start the phone, the message in the feed says: New Meego update. But then, when I try to update it, it says: Unable. So I guess i can't update it to 1.3 trought OTA. Neither does update trough Nokia Suite work...

So I think I have to flash it. But I'm not an expert, I'm a newby when it comes to flashing my N9. Second problem is that I've bought a chinese version (with chinese apps) I don't want that!

So, my question is: How do I get 1.3 on my phone and is it possible to lose the 'chinese' version?

My product code is: 059L4m9 and that's this one according to the NOkiafirmware website: 3 Se Se Black 16gb V1 - Mr(059L4M9)

The version of the software is: (30.2012.07-1_PR_003). I think the '003' part is what I think is the China version.

I've read the flashing guides, but a lot of links don't work anymore..

Please help me by a step-by-step guide for updating my phone!

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

you can get the flasher here

Firmwares can be found here

This is a very good guide, refer to that.

I suggest reading the ubiboot wiki too, and get into openmode right away.

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

And definitely do not forget about repo mirrors!

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Thanks so much guys, for the help.

I had a slight change of plans. I used the 'new' n9 for spare parts. New screen (old one broke) and battery. So now I have a brand 'new' old n9 with EU firmware. My old phone.

I did a total erase (zeroise device) because for some reason the device lock code needed to be updated (and I didn't know it anymore..)

Flashed it, and voilá, testing and installing right now.

Also enabled the repositories like you said.

Glad I did it. Pview :)

Thanks again!

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Hi! I tried to flash my own N9 and failed with "CMT RFS failed" error. I have a german N9 and flashed it with a 001 firmware. Has anyone a link to an 009 firmware or any other suggestions? The phone is running, but I get an error like "something is wrong with your SIM" (with and without a SIM) after starting. Everything else seem to work correctly.

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Here is DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_009-OEM1-958_ARM.bin

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8h38ukdgp3...8_ARM.bin?dl=0

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Thanks! I flashed the 009, got the same error...finally I flashed the CMT with 003 and its working again...strange, but its back working!!! :D

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

'German' N9???
Not really!

Regarding your latest statement '003 succeeded', this confirms you had an Asian firmware with Asian CMT installed. This cannot be over-flashed by any other CMT than an Asian.
See the bigtruck's N9 flashing guide thread, lots of occurrences there.

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Hi!! I'm interested in getting my hands on an N9 too. Can I check whether there is a way to get WhatsApp working on you N9, and how to sync music to it?

Also, roughly how much free space is there when in factory state?

Thanks :D

Re: Bought a N9 in 2016 - Help to update/flash!
 

Hi!! I'm interested in getting my hands on an N9 too. Can I check whether there is a way to get WhatsApp working on your N9, and how to sync music to it?

Also, roughly how much free space is there when in factory state?

Thanks :)