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Simrann is offline Simrann
2010-01-01 , 14:55
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I just got the N 900 after reading the amazing reviews and while transferring contacts --- my phone just hung, the power off button didnt work and then i removed the battery to reset --and then when i tried to restart ... its just hung on the 4 start up dots...on the 2nd dot.. and i dont know what to do now..
 
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2010-01-01 , 14:57
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Originally Posted by Simrann View Post
I just got the N 900 after reading the amazing reviews and while transferring contacts --- my phone just hung, the power off button didnt work and then i removed the battery to reset --and then when i tried to restart ... its just hung on the 4 start up dots...on the 2nd dot.. and i dont know what to do now..
Nokias have a built in failsafe - you probably had Steve Jobs in your contact list.

You may want to consider trading it for a Droid or 3GS.
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2010-01-01 , 15:04
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Here are instructions on how to unbrick your device:
http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Jebba/Fla..._bricked_again
 
Simrann is offline Simrann
2010-01-01 , 15:16
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Originally Posted by dwaradzyn View Post
Here are instructions on how to unbrick your device:
http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Jebba/Fla..._bricked_again

okay but i guess i need more help than that...
 
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2010-01-01 , 15:37
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You probably do need to reflash -- it's the default thing to do when you have big probs and want to start over from scratch when it was a sunny day and you were happy.

I'm not sure where the user-friendly guide to flashing is; what you were referred to is not it! I have had other tablets but am new to the N900. Look in your manual under flashing and use the Nokia proprietary software for flashing, for best results, I think.

I haven't flashed mine yet so I am not sure exactly where the instructions are. It's something you need to know, anyway.
 
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2010-01-01 , 15:47
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Originally Posted by geneven View Post
You probably do need to reflash -- it's the default thing to do when you have big probs and want to start over from scratch when it was a sunny day and you were happy.

I'm not sure where the user-friendly guide to flashing is; what you were referred to is not it! I have had other tablets but am new to the N900. Look in your manual under flashing and use the Nokia proprietary software for flashing, for best results, I think.

I haven't flashed mine yet so I am not sure exactly where the instructions are. It's something you need to know, anyway.
ive looked at the manual but cant find anything really that could help me and i dont know if taking it to a nokia centre will work as the phone isnt out in India yet...
 
Crashdamage is offline Crashdamage
2010-01-01 , 16:21
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Here's a link to a good tutorial in the Nokia Support Forum on reflashing your N900 written by cpitchford, who also contributes here.

http://discussions.nokiausa.com/disc...cending&page=1

Be aware that your problem may be defective hardware and if reflashing doesn't fix it, then it may need a warranty replacement. Seems maybe 5-10% of N900s have some kind of hardware problem. Sounds bad, but a 5% return rate is very common for a top-line smartphone. I've been fortunate and have had zero problems with mine.
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jebba is offline jebba
2010-01-01 , 17:39
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Originally Posted by dwaradzyn View Post
Here are instructions on how to unbrick your device:
http://wiki.maemo.org/User:Jebba/Fla..._bricked_again

That's some pretty heavy instructions including lots of other stuff. Check out a MUCH more easier way here:

Try this before reflashing!
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=37420
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jebba is offline jebba
2010-01-01 , 17:41
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You probably do need to reflash -- it's the default thing to do when you have big probs and want to start over from scratch when it was a sunny day and you were happy.
That's a pretty heavy handed thing to have to do to your system though. There are ways around it!

In fact, in this case it seems almost certain he *doesn't* need to reflash, due to being at the "second dot", which sounds like the 17 reboots gets a brick bug.
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2010-01-01 , 17:46
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Or even this easier procedure:

* take battery out
* insert USB cable (to boot device with charging boot reason)
* insert battery & put back cover back
* remove USB cable
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