K9999 | # 1 | 2011-07-22, 16:25 | Report

I reflashed my N900 today cuz I was having THIS problem. but it came back with worse problem "general error". can't make calls or send/receive sms. says general error. IMEI doesn't show too buy pressing *#06#. I dun know wut else is screwed. I tried flashing again but same thing without change.

will the hard reset help? reflash with the 2 bin files?
Plz I just bought this phone after I lost my previous N900 last month, I dun wanna lose this one too.

thanx in advance,

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Last edited by K9999; 2011-07-23 at 06:17.

mornage | # 2 | 2011-07-22, 16:31 | Report

What firmware did you flash with? Have you tried flashing the eMMC as well as the firmware?

K9999 | # 3 | 2011-07-22, 16:33 | Report

I flashed with the COMBINED frimware like I usually do. "RX-51_2009SE_10.2010.19-1.003_PR_COMBINED_003_ARM"
right now charging the phone to try with the eMMC as well. will it work? did I break any GSM thingy?

pusak gaoq | # 4 | 2011-07-22, 16:45 | Report

after flashing did you restore your backup???
what kind of backup did you use....backupmenu or basic backup??

K9999 | # 5 | 2011-07-22, 16:48 | Report

I restored backupmenu in the 1st time b4 this happened. but the file "/var/cache/apt" was broken somehow the reason why I reflashed the second time then this problem appeared "general error" haven't restored anything eversince

EDIT: owh yea, the 2nd time I restored the normal backup to get my contacts back. but there the problem was still the same.

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Last edited by K9999; 2011-07-22 at 16:51.

pusak gaoq | # 6 | 2011-07-22, 16:53 | Report

try re-flash your eMMC first before you flash your filmware....remember not to include the "-R" on your command on flashing your eMMC....after you have reflash your eMMC,take out the battery for 10 seconds then insert it back before you start flashing your filmware....do not reboot/turn on your device between those flashing...

K9999 | # 7 | 2011-07-22, 16:58 | Report

Thanx a lot brotha, I wanted such explanation
so 1st I'll flash the eMMC without the -R at the end
2nd, take out the battery for 10 seconds then insert it back, no reboot
then flash the frimware. shall I include the -R in this one?

evan | # 8 | 2011-07-22, 16:59 | Report

the firmware you flashed with is PR1.2. if the phone was on 1.3 then the reason might be this.

nicholes | # 9 | 2011-07-22, 17:01 | Report

yes second time you should include -R

BTW i don't understand the concept of removing the battery.

EDIT: just for your info -R is for restarting the phone .

pusak gaoq | # 10 | 2011-07-22, 17:02 | Report

yes...you can include -R on flashing your filmware...just dont include it on flashing your eMMC....