A question about privacy.
 

Hi guys. My n900 has the problem of not getting past the nokia start up screen, so I've looked through all the threads on here and I know it's going to need flashing. I'm going to take it back to The Carphone Warehouse (u.k) where I bought it because I haven't got the tech know how or a p.c.
So my question is: Will the tech guys that fix my phone be able to see any of my files which are stored on the phone memory?
I don't mind, my wife is the most beautiful woman in the world but she wont let me get it fixed if she thinks any one is going to see our 'private' files.
Thanks guys.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Uh yeah they will. You should borrow a friend's PC and reflash it yourself, it's not that hard.

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I've just been told that they can do it while I wait, they wont have any of my phone memory stored on their computers after will they?

Re: A question about privacy.
 

You can never know unless you either perform it yourself or try your best to monitor what they're doing.

Reflashing in itself does not require any of the data on the phone to be saved anywhere else so if you can get close enough to see that all that's done is the flash, you can be pretty sure your data is safe.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

They shouldn't ;)

But seriously if they can do it that fast they have no time to snoop :p

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Judging from historical report on such issues, there's a higher chance that they retain your private files than not.

Take the safe route, it's worth it.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Thanks guys, she feels a bit better, but not convinced. It's got to be done though eh. I seriously wouldn't know where to start when it comes to flashing.
It's good to know I've got some where to come to ask questions that may seem trivial to others but are important enough to worry about for some.
Thank you.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Yup, plenty of info about flashing to find on maemo.org :)

Just remember that it doesn't take long to make copies of your files and that they would have dozens of reasons or excuses to do so (ie: oh, I backed up your files to safe keep them in case your device get hosed..... but then I forgot to delete them at the end of the day).

And it only takes one copy of your file to get them multiplied by the millions on the internet, then probably to the tabloids, your colleague, neighbors or family members...

Best of luck, mate.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

lol you left them sort of files on the phone?

Baaaad idea

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Damn right! Put them in a TrueCrypt container and leave it unmounted when not...using it :D

There are viruses out there that steal your personal files you know!

Re: A question about privacy.
 

ysss. Thanks for being so promt and to the point. I'm on the way to the store now, and if I can't see what they're doing Lisa wont let them do it.
Thanks buddy.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

once those files are out in the internets - it is game over.. i have seen it man.. one of my bests friends friends had pics of his gf on his computer in the good old days of kazaa those pics where all over the internet after he accidently shared his entire comp. amateur fotos are in high demand

delete those pics do your wife a favour

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Nah, you don't need to thank me. If everything goes well, just send a selection of Lisa's finest pics to ysss@radiallogic.com :D

Re: A question about privacy.
 

hehe........;-)

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Alas, I can't send you Lisa's finest pics but I can sign you up for some gay porn to be delievered straight to your inbox, thanks to you providing your e-mail address :p

Re: A question about privacy.
 

So, they haven't got the tech guys on site to flash the N900, because it's "too new" apparently. So can any one guide me to a complete beginers guide on how to flash an N900 and what software I'll need please.
Thank you.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

These instructions aren't the most noob-friendly but they cover everything:

http://wiki.maemo.org/Documentation/..._documentation

Re: A question about privacy.
 

I would think this is a more followable article.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

lol, you'll prolly just get address already in database error if you tried :D

Re: A question about privacy.
 

hehe. Now that is a pure class response to a heckler.
I'll have a look at them how to guides and show up at my sisters tomorrow with my fingers crossed.
Cheers. Next round's on me.

Re: A question about privacy.
 

Yeah... Really, buy a uSD card. By default the camera app will switch to store pictures/videos to the card if one is inserted. Then before getting things flashed, you can just pop the chip out, no worries.

Personally I solve this by not taking such naught pictures with my phone. (I have a much better camera for such things, with a dedicated memory card. ;) )

Damn... If I'd have know that I'd have posted my address ages ago!