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Originally Posted by henrik541 View Post
Hello again!

So, I'm thinking about buying a N800 that lacks an Operating System, so I've been looking through the forums and I can't seem to find my answers.

What files or drivers or whatever they're call do I need to flash my device?

And where can I find them now? From what I've seen, there are some different links, but all are broken or go nowhere...
You need initially 3 things which I will shortly post as updates inside this answer(saves tons of post after post)

Update: This may seem like Martian to win/mac users...but ...once you do this a couple of times..it is insanely easy and quicker than explaining it
the wiki... where there is some useful reading..(be careful it is easy to read your way into what to do on the n900 instead of n810/800 ).
http://wiki.maemo.org/Updating_the_firmware#N800.2FN810
What you need:
1-A computer linux/mac/win to download and flash with ..
2- the 3.5 flasher tool or the Nokia internet tablet update wizard software tool (freakin mouthful!) ...perfect for windows users..works well on win computers up to win 7. (I suggest using admin compat. settings...ie right click on program icon ...go to properties...enable older compat.win xp for ex. and admin. ) which you can still find on the web.. I suggest making copies and zip/rar-ing them for future safekeeping back-ups.
3- the Latest Diablo O.S. bin for the n800 ..I suggest contacting some one who may know where to find said image ....
4- the usb to micro usb cable that came with the nokia. If you don't have one ...they are cheap and easy to find.
5- plug in and charge the battery up before continuing.
6-follow pertinent steps discussed to flash your n800.
7-after flashing ...your nokia is better than factory fresh .

Tweaking , adding repos and installing a variety of successive platforms...diablo...cssu...diablo turbo...etc... will provide even more options for your device. As well...cloning (copying) the entire operating system onto a sd card and expanding your storage, usability, device lifespan, etc. as well as run multiple os's (great training/ testing ground for using the same in say the n900 or upcoming neo900 or for understanding linux in general.)...as far as benefits go to updating after flashing ..the list is long...and goes on...The device is like nothing you have ever used...I've been using mine for almost a decade ...I have current toys as well. But I don't consistently use them on a daily... like the n810/n800.

Update: Instructions for flashing I posted just recently http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...32&postcount=2
you get past this...you will probably be a little anxious about possibly breaking the thing...it is pretty hard to bust this sucker...worst case...just reflash ....you will get tired of the factory install ....so once you are done farting around with it in that state...I suggest a clean reflash...then...I suggest enabling repos in Application manager (click on onscreen upper-left file manager once app manager opens....go to tools...open repos. enable unchecked extras-repo...close..let it update. immediately install root app. ...this gives immediate ability to mess with your device ) before installing all kindsa stuff...I suggest getting penguinbait's console tools ...latest.
clone your pristine n800 onto a sd card. THEN do all the updating and tweaking , ( repo list adding from gronmayer (easy quick and huge list) .....of the os on the sd card....
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