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owerlord 2010-02-07 14:34
is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?

i have updates but dunno if i should update them? : o is it okay to update?

ToJa92 2010-02-07 14:36
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
I update them, its pretty easy to downgrade if it breaks. But of course you should be careful, the usual warnings apply.

owerlord 2010-02-07 14:40
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ToJa92 (Post 514352)
I update them, its pretty easy to downgrade if it breaks. But of course you should be careful, the usual warnings apply.
downgrade? the whole n900 or the aplication?

ToJa92 2010-02-07 14:43
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
The application, of course.

owerlord 2010-02-07 14:45
Quote:
Originally Posted by ToJa92 (Post 514359)
The application, of course.
oh silly me im, so new to n900 ^^"

but ty for replying =D

CrashandDie 2010-02-07 23:42
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
That being said, the -devel repos are dangerous, especially if you don't know what you're doing. Refrain from using them unless: you're a dev, you want to break your device, and you don't want our help.

qgil 2010-02-08 04:42
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
http://wiki.maemo.org/Extras-devel

As long as you understand what you are doing...

owerlord 2010-02-08 23:29
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
what can i do if it bricks my n900?

wmarone 2010-02-08 23:30
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by owerlord (Post 516967)
what can i do if it bricks my n900?
Reflash. And my message is not long enough.

owerlord 2010-02-11 23:39
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by wmarone (Post 516969)
Reflash. And my message is not long enough.
is it hard to reflash?

noobmonkey 2010-02-11 23:44
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by owerlord (Post 522131)
is it hard to reflash?
overlord, i think you have answered your own question.

if you are not comfortable at fixing a problem caused by something you are doing... then maybe you should not do it yet?

That is not to say don't do it at all.... but probably best to learn more about what you are doing first?

There are lots of posts on re-flashing, and bricked devices in the forums... and also the wiki has a few pages on re flashing.

The development area is there for the devs to test code, before they think the app is ready.

Once you are comfortable with how to reflash etc, and what you are getting yourself in to - then you will not panic as much when/if something does go wrong :)

qgil 2010-02-12 05:49
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by owerlord (Post 522131)
is it hard to reflash?
http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_firmware

Please use the "Power search" link in the right column. It makes wonders. :)

bandora 2010-02-12 05:55
Re: is it okey to update apps from extras-devel?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by qgil (Post 522485)
http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_firmware

Please use the "Power search" link in the right column. It makes wonders. :)
It's almost magical too!


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