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How to: Flash new image on Nokia N770 Internet Tablet under Linux
We have seperate guides available for flashing each type of device, please refer to the main guide for other devices and operating systems. How to: Flash the Nokia Internet Tablet
IMPORTANT : When flashing a new image on your Nokia Internet Tablet (Models N770 N800 or N810), you will remove everything on the system. This includes your browser bookmarks, applications, settings, actually anything not stored on the memory card(s) will be removed. Your device will be reset to the factory state it was in when you got it. Some images will even remove the security lock code (if previously set).
You can use the Nokia Backup tool to backup your bookmarks and documents stored in /home/user/MyDocs. But please remember that any installed applications and their associated files will not be backed up.
Flashing the Nokia 770 under Linux
On your PC:
Download the Linux flasher tool at :
http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/d3.php
make it executable if necessary (chmod +x flasher-2.0 or chmod +x flasher-3.0)
On your PC :
In the same directory download the image you want:
- OS 2005 Edition from tablets-dev.nokia.com (current release version 5.2006.13-7)
- OS 2006 Edition from tablets-dev.nokia.com (current release version 3.2006.49-2)
Make 100% sure your 770's battery is fully charged.
On your Tablet :
Unplug the charger and switch off the Nokia 770.
Connect it to your computer via USB without turning it on
On your PC:
Execute as root (or as a normal user with rights to use the USB port):
./flasher-2.0 -F SU-18_2006SE_3.2006.49-2_PR_F5_MR0_ARM.bin -f -R
(obviously, substituting the filename of the binary image file if you downloaded a different one. Best use the tab key to auto complete.)
On your PC:
"Suitable USB device not found, waiting" is displayed on the console
On your 770:
Now plug in the charger to switch on the 770 or switch it on using the power button WHILE holding the Home-button
On your PC:
Watch the messages as the image loads to the 770 after which it reboots automatically
You have now completed flashing your Nokia N770 Internet Tablet with a new firmware.
We have seperate guides available for flashing each type of device, please refer to the main guide for other devices and operating systems. How to: Flash the Nokia Internet Tablet
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