well i tried the above steps with the kernel provided in the tar file and it fails to start, just stays on the nokia logo. so have flashed now with the openmode simple kernel with the same method and now has booted. would somebody pls guide me now what needs to be done to flash the provide tar file now. pls.. i think right now I have to just enable the developer mode in security now and let the 2.5mb of download install, RIGHT? then what?? pls guide.. regards