Extras

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'''Extras''' is the primary [[repository]] for [[Maemo]] [[Software|applications]] where most community software can be found. You can browse the applications available in Extras at [http://maemo.org/downloads Maemo Downloads].

== Using Extras ==
The Extras repository is pre-configured on the [[Nokia N900|N900]] and listed as '''maemo.org''' and is [[Maemo_5/PR1.1#Application_Manager|enabled by default in PR1.1]].
=== To enable Extras repository for pre-PR1.1, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet. ===

Or you can enable it by hand:

Go into the Application manager.
Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
Double-tap maemo Extras.
Uncheck Disabled.

If you don't have maemo Extras among your catalogs, you can manually add it. The configuration below is for N900 up to firmware PR 1.1.1:

Application manager --> Application catalogs --> New
Catalog name: maemo.org
Web address: http://repository.maemo.org/extras/
Distribution: fremantle
Components: free non-free

The configuration below is for N900 for firmware PR 1.2:

Application manager --> Application catalogs --> New
Catalog name: maemo.org
Web address: http://repository.maemo.org/extras/
Distribution: fremantle-1.2
Components: free non-free

=== Diablo ===

# Open <code>/etc/apt/sources.list</code> with a text editor
# Append the following line to that file:<br/><pre>deb http://repository.maemo.org/extras/ diablo free non-free</pre>
# Update your APT cache with:<br/><pre>apt-get update</pre>

== About Extras ==
Extras is split into two areas:
* '''free''' applications are open source have been through the Maemo [[Extras repository process definition| Extras vetting process]]
* '''non-free''' applications are usually closed, binary only and their quality and security must be taken on trust

Anyone interested in contributing to Extras should look at the [[Extras repository process definition]].

Developers should also consult [[Packaging#Packaging_policy|the extras policy]] for information on handling interactions with other distributions.

== Extras-testing ==
'''The software hosted in extras-testing might not be ready for end users!''' Please don't play with it unless you really know what you are doing. See [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=431432&postcount=5 this post] for a more user-specific discussion of the risks. There is also some tips at [[Installing unstable applications]] -article.

Extras-testing is a repository that holds applications waiting to be tested (that is, those that the maintainer believes are ready for public release). It is a place where power users can download the latest developer releases, test them out and evaluate them. User backups and predisposition to [[Documentation/Maemo 5 Developer Guide/Development Environment/Maemo Flasher-3.5|re-flash]] your device in case of trouble is assumed. All apps must go through [[Extras-testing]] and receive a minimum number of tester approval votes before they can be promoted to Extras.

* [[Extras-testing| More information about Extras-testing]]
* [http://maemo.org/packages/repository/qa/fremantle_extras-testing/ List of user apps in testing]

== Extras-devel ==
'''The software hosted in extras-devel is most likely not ready for end users!''' PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't play with it unless you really know what you are doing.

Developers upload the newest version of their software to [[Extras-devel]]. From there the packages go through an automatic and human Quality Assurance process. This is a repository for developers and regular contributors of specific software projects. If you want to play with extras-devel software you need to be prepared to feel some pain sooner or later.

[[Extras-devel|More information about Extras-devel]]

[[Category:Power users]]
[[Category:N900]]

Rotation

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'''The [[Nokia N900|N900]] will have bundled rotation functionalities, so this article applies only to its predecessors'''

Rotation allows you to change the screen orientation between landscape and portrait to all 4 cardinal directions. You may wish to do this to better view a long page of text, allow for easier left-handed operation, for easier reading of certain websites, or a variety of other purposes.

Unfortunately, rotation support isn't bundled with Maemo even though the tablets support hardware screen rotation. Fortunately, installing the necessary packages for rotation support is a relatively easy process.

== Installing ==
First, make sure you know what you're doing! Although the steps outlined here are easy to follow and mostly safe, you are working with important system files, and a careless misstep could leaving you in need of a [[updating the firmware|reflash]].

These instructions only work for Diablo, and specifically version 5.2008.43-7, so make sure your system is completely up-to-date, and make sure [[Extras]] is enabled. You'll be installing the Advanced Backlight utility, which contains the rotation control. To begin, you will need to get [[root access]], open XTerm and become root.

There are three slightly different sets of packages for the [[Nokia N800|N800]], [[Nokia N810|N810]] and [[Nokia N810WME|N810 WiMax Edition]], so follow the appropriate steps for your device.

=== N800 ===

'''''Successfully tested on n800 with 5.2008.43-7.'''''

Run this command in XTerm as root:

apt-get install advanced-backlight osso-software-version-'''rx34'''-unlocked

=== N810 ===
Run this command in XTerm as root:

apt-get install advanced-backlight osso-software-version-'''rx44'''-unlocked

'''''Successfully tested on n810 with 5.2008.43-7.'''''

If you are flashed your device with 5.2008.43-7 (not updated from a earlier firmware!) then you only install advanced-backlight in Application manager and continue with next step.

=== N810W ===
'''''Successfully tested on n810 WM with 5.2008.43-7.'''''

Run this command in XTerm as root:

apt-get install advanced-backlight osso-software-version-'''rx48'''-unlocked

=== For all N8x0 devices ===

'''''Sucsessfully tested on n800 with 5.2008.43-7.'''''

'''''Successfully tested on n810 with 5.2008.43-7.'''''

'''''Successfully tested on n810 WM with 5.2008.43-7.'''''

After following the appropriate steps for your device, continue and run:

<nowiki>maemo-mini-curl -o kernel-diablo-flasher_2.6.21-200842maemo1rotationfast_all.deb http://outpo.st/rotate/kernel-diablo-flasher_2.6.21-200842maemo1rotationfast_all.deb
maemo-mini-curl -o xserver-xomap_1.3.99.0~git20070321-0osso20083801rotation_armel.deb http://outpo.st/rotate/xserver-xomap_1.3.99.0~git20070321-0osso20083801rotation_armel.deb
dpkg -i kernel-diablo-flasher_2.6.21-200842maemo1rotationfast_all.deb xserver-xomap_1.3.99.0~git20070321-0osso20083801rotation_armel.deb</nowiki>

Once it finishes loading (it will take a minute), press enter to complete the proccess.
Reboot, make sure Advanced Backlight is enabled (Control panel -> Panels -> Status bar) and rotate using the selection in Advanced Backlight from your status bar.

[[Category:Power users]]
[[Category:N8x0]]

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