Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Estel,

I unpacked the data.tar.gz to find:

.
|-usr
|---share
|-----doc
|-------kernel-framebuffer-flasher

Inside kernel-framebuffer-flasher, I find the below:

-rw------- 1493 Jul 1 2010 copyright
-rw------- 606220 Jul 1 2010 changelog.Debian


i did not find any vmlinuz...:(

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

f**k. Can You please send me this whole file (by any means), so I can inspect it myself?

In meantime, you should try my suggestion from few posts above:
http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...&postcount=117
...because that would allow You to just use kernel-power and activate fbcon via editing preinit.

Still, I'm not quite sure how You could install kernel modules in non-bootable state (unless You have KP already installed, if yes, which version?), so I think contacting framebuffer kernel maintainer is still good idea.

/Estel

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

No I dont have kernel power (I dont rem installing anything like that). So does that mean I can directly flash/boot my device with the vmlinuz after extracting the initrd packages as explained below:

*********************************************
Starting the rescue initrd
NOTE: Here we do not flash the kernel or initrd to the device, but only load them to the device memory during the boot. Original images are restored when the device is restarted.

NOTE: Charge your battery before using initrd. Currently initrd is not able to charge the battery.

Remove the back cover
Turn off your device by removing battery
Insert the battery back to the device
Put back cover to the device (This is not needed if you don't need to have access to the microsd card, or if you use magnet instead).
Start flasher with the following command (NOTE: change <vmlinuz-n900> and <initrd.img> to real filenames):
sudo flasher-3.5 -k boot/<vmlinuz-n900> -n boot/<initrd.img> -l -b"rootdelay=1 root=/dev/ram0"
Connect N900 to your PC with the USB cable (directly ! some HUBS may cause strange problems)
Now the device boots and you can see a rescue menu.
*********************************************

only difference will be , I will do it on win machine:
flasher-3.5 -k boot/<vmlinuz-n900> -n boot/<initrd.img> -l -b"rootdelay=1 root=/dev/ram0"

Or should I cold flash my device again? I did that before but I pressed the U button to get the device in usb mode, then I cold flashed it. Was that correct?

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

In this case, You should avoid flashing vmlinuz from kernel-power, cause You'll lack sufficient modules for it, at least AFAIK.

Still, it's possible to flash framebuffer kernel (just by using flasher-3.5), but the package You've sent me via mail is only "kernel-framebuffer-flasher", not "kernel-framebuffer". flasher is only for flashing already installed kernel-framebuffer (kernel-framebuffer actually contains vmlinuz file, flasher only flashes it, just like flasher-3.5).

guy that sens you kernel-framebuffer-flasher, probably also have kernel-framebuffer, he just doesn't realize that, cause kernel-framebuffer was downloaded automatically (it's dependency of kernel-framebuffer-flasher). Get in contact with him, explain the situation, and he'll be probably able to help You.

Furthermore, if he still got framebuffer kernel installed, he got it's plain vmlinuz image in /boot/. So, using this image will also do (but, he need to be 100% sure that it's really vmlinuz of framebuffer kernel... Flashing another one won't blow anything, but won't help either).

/Estel

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Why not try running Nemo, mount mtd5, copy over the modules and flash the new kernel?

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Hey Happy New Year to All!!

Does any body has a framebuffer kernel... I am in love with my N900 dont want to leave it like this!! :-(

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Try to molest MAG with constant ping's at IRC and PM's sometimes. I think he can leave his f****n N950 toy for a second, and fix uploading of package that he maintains - one requested *months* ago.

No hostility. No disrespect. Not demanding. Just irritation.

/Estel

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

hehehehe Okay.... I am sorry but I have to do this!!!

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

try here

https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=6350#c21

and sorry to jack your thread but could someone else please try to help this guy.

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=81259

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Although the thread is quite old, I want to post have some answers to the problem described initially.
What's happened to the n900?
In my case it was subjected to overvoltage due to broken car charger (13V).
Why doesn't it boot in normal mode?
BSI sense circuit is fried. So battery detection fails while booting. I don't know which component is the problem (may be bsi opamp?), but the bsi pin seems to be tied to 0.6v and adc value is in range 241-245

In my case bq27000, charging circuit, usb are still working. 2.5v supply and adc seems to be ok. Low battery alerts can be disabled by hiding .desktop file from battery applet. Sometimes I need to restart bme to initiate charging. So the device can be used, but it may not be safe since I don't know what else is blown.

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Hello Estel,

I was able to find:

http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/public/...fer1_armel.deb

Can you please let me know, if this is the correct framebuffer kernel?

Thanks

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Helllo Estel,


I Got this after extracting teh above:


./
./boot/
./boot/zImage-2.6.28-20101501+0m5-framebuffer1.fiasco
./usr/
./usr/share/
./usr/share/doc/
./usr/share/doc/kernel-framebuffer/
./usr/share/doc/kernel-framebuffer/copyright
./usr/share/doc/kernel-framebuffer/changelog.Debian.gz


is this the FB Kernel, I am looking for???

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

hello kirillkk,

Even if there is some circuit broken, due to over-voltage. Can it be repaired? I feel it is the case with me.. since everything works fine (the Flashing and everything)... but it just cant get out of that Nokia logo screen.. it is not detecting the the correct voltage to get pass the Nokia logo... is there any way to by pass the watchdog circuit which senses the battery voltage?

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Honestly, I have no idea, but it shouldn't hurt to try. Also, keep in mind, that since few versions, kernel-power also got framebuffer (yet, You need to modprobe it early during boot process, afaik framebuffer kernel had it hard-coded somewhere).

As for framebuffer kernel (specific one), all my experiences with it are from second-hand - i.e. from reading TMO< never used it myself, so I know as much as You now, or even less :) I'm using viewable framebuffer output on every boot, but through kernel-power and modprobe fbcon.

It mean, that You need to experiment on your own - of course, any feedback from Your struggles is highly appreciated. Successful attempt could be documented and help others :)

/Estel

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Thanks Estel,

I will try to flash with whatever I got today, and will let you know what happens :-D. So after flashing (with the correct framebuffer) when I booot I shd see.. whats going inside on the screen of my N900?

If this doesn't help . i would want to try the power kernel with modprobe fbcon.

regards,

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Now I am done with everything I cud possibly imagine!!! I feel sick now :-( I flashed it successfully with...
"flasher-3.5 -k zImage-fb-omap1.bin -f"
"flasher-3.5 -k zImage-fb-omap1.bin -f -R"

"flasher-3.5 -k zImage-fb-omap1-pr13 -f"
"flasher-3.5 -k zImage-fb-omap1-pr13 -f -R"

Nothing happened... I dont even know how it looks when I flash it with framebuffer kernel.. how will it show me where the problem is.... I dnt even know if I hav got the correct framebuffer or NOT...

Can anybody... help me...............

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Hello Guys,

I am Happy to say that my N900, started working again, with out any issues!! I do not know how it happened, I just tried to switch it on just before giving it for repair to somebody... n wooha.. I cud seee something on the screen (though the battery hadnt been charged for months!!).

Those three dots finally appeared and it asked me for the date time setting!!

The only thing I rem i did.. last was to flash it with the so called framebuffer I had... n then nothing happened .. then again I flashed it with the latest images. n then nothing happened.. .. and then turned it on after 2 months with out charging the battery!!!! :-D

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

Thanks for info. Just be careful, in case of curse returning - I don't believe thinks like that happen and go away without reason.

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

i am having the same problem, i think i over volted the bq chip may be i m not sure.

I am a complete newbie to any type of programming or coding or compiling.

Please help me. I can follow the steps if given in simple term.

I am using in RD mode and cannot boot in normal mode, also i cannot charge using charger or usb.

Please please help me guyz!

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

guys please help me...

i am desperate now!!!

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

@cletus,

If your N900 only boots in R&D mode you have two options:

1. Reflash completely
2. Leave in R&D mode

If (1) is not an option (you say you cannot charge, so probably your USB port is busted), then just use option (2).

R&D mode doesn't cause any problems. Which flags did you enable?

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

My N9 after flash only boot on R&D mode...
In normal mode -> reboot loop



Help me :((

Re: Only boots up in RD Mode
 

In "Devices -> Nokia N900" category? Really?