[Fixed] Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

Hi everyone,

First off, I'd like to thank you all for maintaining this amazing resource and allowing me to learn more about how to bring my favourite old phone back to life. I've tried as much as I can to get this working, but I think I've hit a wall.

In short, I'm trying to install Emojifix on my N9 (RM-696, revision 1603; DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3.299.1_PR_299). I can't enable developer mode until my repos are updated, N9repomirror 0.7.2 didn't work, and version 0.6.0 only cleared aegis.ssu-keyring-001.list - 299.list remains and I can't delete, modify or overwrite it on the device (access denied).

I tried repacking the N9repomirror .deb to clear the 299.list file, but the installation got interrupted. I also used the flasher on Ubuntu to try to find the root partition and delete the file, but it's not "seeing" any of the partitions. When I try mounting, it says "No such file or directory".

I'm starting to lose hope with this one, but thankful for the learning experience (I'm not an advanced user by any means) and that I haven't bricked my phone.

Any help or suggestions you can provide would make me infinitely grateful!

*** UPDATE ***

Fixed!

1. Flashed firmware from 299 to 480 (Switzerland)
2. Installed N9repomirror 0,7.2 without issue and activated developer mode
3. Disabled aegis using hack .deb
4. Used terminal to install 2 Emojifix .deb files via aegis-dpkg
5. Installed Harmoji to enable viewing of emojis

Thanks all for responding so quickly - it's a true testament to the strength of the community that I was able to figure out a solution within 24 hours of asking. Enjoy what's left of your summer! :D

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

IIRC there were reports for devices on which the installation of n9repomirror just did not work. We did not get to the cause for this!
Discussiin is buried somewhere in this forum.Maybe you already found and followed?

BUT thre is still hope: ubiboot.

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

I haven't tried it, but maybe it is possible to install dev.mode by manually downloading and installing the deb-s?

I have no idea in which order these should be installed, or should they all be installed or maybe just few selected ones will suffice.

Maybe, if you don't need root access, you could install apps by hand using file manager. Install your preferred file manager by transfering it to the n9 via bluetooth, for example, and then starting an install from the transfer window. Could be, that devices date should be set back to 2015 or earlier for install to succeed.

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

Wow, if I could install all these manually without root, it would be the answer to all my problems. Does anyone know the order in which I should install them? And will it activate dev mode automatically, or do I need to flip the switch myself?

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

Tried doing this once without success, but perhaps trying to install debs in incorrect order. You obviously have your reasons for sticking with Sweden Country Variant DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3.299.1_PR_299, but may have to accept using different firmware to circumvent issue with N9 Repomirror. You don'y mention whether you have this 299 firmware stored locally as I doubt that will be able to source it now if "flash" is needed.

No doubt you have across this thread concerning Repomirror although offering no solutions: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=96018

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

I was able to install the terminal, and not much else. Other than Ubiboot, I'm starting to think flashing to another firmware might be my only option. Do you know which firmware will support N9repomirror 0.7.2?

Thanks for everyone's help so far. If anyone has any further ideas, please let me know!

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

Should support any firmware

Re: Issues with Emojifix, N9repomirror and open-mode (need help, feels like I've tried everything)
 

Спасибо! Big fan of your work. :)