Setting up N900 after reset and Adding Repository in 2017

Few days ago I was playing with my N900 and was installing U-Boot to boot Kali Linux rolling edition in my N900. But unfortunately i messed up phone and had to reflash my phone. Reflashing phone was quite easy as i opted for flashing with Linux this time instead of flashing it in Windows which now a days (specially with Win 10) is pain.

After flashing i thought to write a tutorial about setting up N900 in 2017 as many things have changed since last time i flashed my phone (it was i guess 2014 when i flashed my phone). Lets start setting up our beloved N900.

[Maemo 5] EazyList

EasyList is a very simple task/shopping list app. You can enter plain text where every newline results in a new list item. The list item is a checkbox. The list is saved and also which items are checked.

• You can also clear all checked items from the list.
• You can uncheck all checked items easily.
• You can sort checked items to the bottom.
• You can sort checked items from A-Z.
• You can sort checked items from A-Z and have the checked items sorted to the bottom.
• Auto orientation is implemented.
• Orientation is automatically set to landscape when keyboard is slide open.
• Also support sync so you never lose your list.

[Maemo 5] Installing 720p Codecs in N900 [New Method]

THIS TUTORIAL CAN BREAK YOUR DEVICE. IF YOU DON'T HOW TO FLASH YOUR DEVICE THEN BACK OFF.

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Hiya everyone. Most of us here are almost daily users of N900 and being daily users we all know that Nokia repositories have been down since about 2012 when Nokia pulled the plug. Yep there are backups available of the data stored on Nokia repositories. 

Since 720p codecs were also on Nokia servers, the automatic installation files posted by freemangordon no longer works but there is another way to download and install them. But keep in mind that you will have to enable and install some softwares from CSSU-Devel repo. Apps in CSSU-Devel are not STABLE at all. If you still want to try then lets start.

[Maemo 5] CuteTube Video Playback Fix

Anyone using CuteTube to download and watch videos will know that CuteTube stopped playing YouTube videos but download worked fine. That was because of some change at YouTube's end.
Thanks to Maemo developer freemangordon, there is now a fix available but you must be using CSSU either Testing or Thumb as it needs some updated lib files which are only available with CSSU-Testing or Thumb.
To proceed you must know how to enable and disable repos as you need some libs from Extras-Devel repo too. If you dont know what Exras-Devel is, then read about it HERE.
Enough talking, lets get start with the procedure.

[ANNOUNCE][M5] Kernel Power 53 now in Extras-Testing

Good news N900 users. Pali yesterday announced that an update for Kernel Power is in repo's. Its version 53. It has many bug fixes and improvements over previous version of KP. Change log and installation after the break.

Community CSSU-Stable Update 21.2011.38-1Smaemo7 (Upcoming)

A Good news for CSSU stable users. After about 14 months you people are finally receiving a update. This update mainly contains bug fixes and also a security fix. All credits for this update goes to Maemo Community and sixwheeledbeast for taking responsibility of pushing updates for CSSU-Stable users. Changelog after the break.

[Tutorial+App] Make your N900 menu Look Like N9

bill_klpd created a nice mod to make our beloved N900's menu like N9's. It look great but icons are now a bit small. But still it worth the sacrifice. When you apply this mod then there will be 6 icons in a row in landscape mod and 4 icons in portrait mod.

Here are screenshots of both Portrait and Landscape mode.

[Maemo 5] Facebook contacts not showing FIX

Hello there. If you use Facebook on your N900 then you probably almost know that Facebook chat was working but was not showing any contacts in Conversation when you clicked on New IM. Screenshot is attached without fix applied.

[Maemo 5]N9 Swipe to N900 (QTEdger)

I know you people waited too long for this guide but I was busy and also i was waiting for the GUI version of this app. As this app now have a GUI so its now time to write this guide and also let you people enjoy this app. If you people want to see how this app works check this VIDEO.

Flashing/Hard Reset Nokia N900 with Updated Links [Updated on 17 July 2016]

UPDATE 12-12-2014: I HAVE RECEIVED SOME MESSAGES REGARDING FIRMWARE FILE LINKS. I WILL POST ALTERNATIVE LINKS WHEN I WILL HAVE SOME FREE TIME.

UPDATE 17-07-2016: AS FIREDRIVE LINKS ARE NO LONGER WORKING (IDENTIFIED AS VIRUSES), I HAVE UPDATED LINKS AGAIN TO MAKE FILES AVAILABLE.

Hello everyone. I know there are many articles/Guides for How to flash N900 but all of them are with old Nokia hosted flashing files. Here i will add latest links for flashing Files and Flasher. As all N900 users know that Maemo Community is now on its own and is running on Donations. Well lets start flashing N900.

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This guide is written in step by step way to make as easy as possible. First of All a Little warning.

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU GET IN ANY PROBLEM COMMENT BELOW OR ON FACEBOOK PAGE I WILL TRY MY BEST TO ASSIST YOU.

MUST READ

AS SKEIRON.ORG IS NO LONGER WORKING, I HAVE UPLOADED FILES TO ANOTHER FILE HOSTING WEBSITE. LINKS STATED IN STEP 2 AND 2.1 ARE DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS UPLOADED BY ME. DOWNLOAD THEM AND SKIP STEP 3. 

A New CSSU-Testing update Available

Hello Maemo Users. Today merlin1991 pushed a CSSU-T update in repository. Latest version is 21.2011.38-1Tmaemo8. It has some changes and some apps are updated as usual. Change log after the break.

[Maemo 5]DropN900- A Dropbox client for N900

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DropN900 is a python based dropbox client for N900. DropN900 was released by jonnenau, a Maemo5 developer. Here screenshot for main screen.

Settings view

Transfers view

Log view

[Application] Battery Eye for Maemo 5

                                                      Battery Eye battery draining graph

Please if you can donate consider donating to Hildon Foundation for keeping Maemo alive. 

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If you are curious about your N900's battery and want to check it how its draining then this app is for you. Battery eye provides graph for battery percentage, chrage and volt. It's a must have app for every N900 owner.

As the Author of the App says in Battery-eye description:

          

         ''battery-eye is a small app, that records battery data (percentage, current, voltage, charger status) continuously in background, and creates a graph to visualize how the values change over time. It also calculates statistics on average battery usage, and battery life estimates based on that.

The data collection process is designed for minimal impact on system performance and battery life.''

[Tutorial] Adding Temporary Maemo.org repos to N900

All Credits goes to thedead1440 from Maemo Forum for writing this guide for us.

Please donate to Hildon Foundation to cover cost for running Maemo.org servers: LINK For Original Thread

As you all know that Maemo.org repositories are not working but there are already alternative repositories working without any problem. If you can't wait till maemo.org repositories are back online then this guide is for you. I don't know about these alternative repos but they are online and you can also install apps. A little working as usual:

I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE OR BRICK IT

If you agree to the above notice then guide will begin after the break.

Maemo Needs your Help!!!

Hello friends. As you all know Nokia is going to stop funding Maemo.org and to stop Maemo repositories as well on 31 December 2012. We only have 3 weeks left. But there is also a good news. Nokia has agreed to handover all repositories to Maemo Council. Original Thread link after the break.

[Announce] BlessN900- A Camera app for N900

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Bless is a alternative camera app for N900 with functions like HDR, HQ Photos with Super Zoom, Standard mode, Shallow, Burst/Bracketing and Raw mode. It takes great photos with amazing imaging capabilities and using it in night is a great fun with amazing photos. When taking images hold your N900 and don't shake it as BlessN900 takes 4 images when you press camera button, each picture with different settings and then combines them for great result. Bless N900 modes:

Camera Interference:

Download and Install:

There are 2 methods for installing this app:

[Tutorial] Syncing Data on Google with N900

Today i'm going to tell you that how to sync your Contacts, Tasks and Calendar entries with your Google account. All you know that Nokia N900 have a built-in client of Mail for Exchange which can enable your N900 and your Google account to establish a two way sync i.e Syncing tasks, calendar and contacts with and from your Google account. 

[Announce]: Hamster Filer 0.6.2

Hamster filer is a alternative file manager same as like Filebox created by Gidzz. Hamster Filer is a good alternative to N900's default file manager which lakes root access and modifying of root files like kernel profiles, conversation themes etc.

It is still in beta stage and is in Extras-Devel repo and same devel warning applies. But it haven't effected my system so proceed carefully. And if you don't know what you are doing please leave now as i will not be responsible if it damaged your system.

Application: FileBox Updated to Version 0.7-6

PLEASE DO IT YOURSELF I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS UPDATE IS STILL IN DEVEL REPO AND IT MIGHT CONTAIN BUGS AND MAY SLOW DOWN YOUR PHONE. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

FileBox a great file manager for N900 with great root access. If you love to play with N900 and want to have a great file manger with some extra tools then this one is for you.

FileBox is now receiving updates as earlier its developer was not updating it and it was having some bugs. A Maemo developer Arno Dekker is now developing FileBox and releasing update for it. It's good to see that someone is still interested in this great file manager.

Changelog and download and update instructions after the break.

Maemo Community Software Update: T-maemo5 (Testing Version)

Maemo Community has released an update for N900 CSSU-testing users. It fixes and replaces many Nokia components.

Community Update version is T-maemo5 (21.2011.38-1Tmaemo5 (11.09.2012)).  

There is also a small update released immediately after this update to fix a typo. 
Version: T-maemo5.1(21.2011.38-1Tmaemo5.1 (11.09.2012)).

Here is note from Merlin1991 regarding Operator Name Widget 

"Note: Install the Operator Name Widget update prior to updating the cssu, otherwise you'll have dependency problems. It can be safely removed after the cssu update."

Changelog and How To update after the break.