Migrating to N900 from Series 60 - Revision history

imported_>amigadave: add link, wikify slightly

2011-02-09T15:13:48Z

add link, wikify slightly

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	This page aims to become a HOWTO for migrating from S60 devices (e.g. N-series phones) to the N900 without losing data, contacts or functionality. The aim is to provide users with a relatively seamless migration and to ensure that the N900 is capable of doing everything that the N-series did before delving into the world of new possibilities that Maemo brings.		This page aims to become a HOWTO for migrating from S60 devices (e.g. N-series phones) to the [[Nokia N900\|N900]] without losing data, contacts or functionality. The aim is to provide users with a relatively seamless migration and to ensure that the N900 is capable of doing everything that the N-series did before delving into the world of new possibilities that Maemo brings.

	Initially, this HOWTO is the work of a single author documenting the issues involved in migrating from a Nokia N96 to an N900. Therefore, it should not be taken as an exhaustive guide just yet. If you feel that something is missing, please feel free to add it, or raise it on the talk page.		Initially, this HOWTO is the work of a single author documenting the issues involved in migrating from a Nokia N96 to an N900. Therefore, it should not be taken as an exhaustive guide just yet. If you feel that something is missing, please feel free to add it, or raise it on the talk page.
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	* SIM card - obviously (!) but it's worth remembering that we need to get the data off the old phone before moving the SIM card permanently.		* SIM card - obviously (!) but it's worth remembering that we need to get the data off the old phone before moving the SIM card permanently.
	* Memory card - in common with later N-series phones, the N900 supports a ~~16GB~~ microSDHC which can be moved directly from the N96. It will be backed up first in case I need to repartition or reformat it for any reason.		* Memory card - in common with later N-series phones, the N900 supports a 16 GB microSDHC which can be moved directly from the N96. It will be backed up first in case I need to repartition or reformat it for any reason.
	* Mains charger - Nokia supply a [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/charger-adapters/nokia-charger-adapter-ca-146c CA-146C charger adapter] in the box, so a previous Nokia charger can be converted for use with the N900.		* Mains charger - Nokia supply a [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/charger-adapters/nokia-charger-adapter-ca-146c CA-146C charger adapter] in the box, so a previous Nokia charger can be converted for use with the N900.

	==== Updating phone firmware ====		==== Updating phone firmware ====

	There are features in the newest firmware ([[Maemo 5/PR1.2\|1.2]]) that are well worth having, so the N900 will first be flashed with the newest available firmware as per the procedure described at [[updating the firmware]].		There are features in the newest firmware ([[Maemo 5/PR1.3\|1.3]]) that are well worth having, so the N900 will first be flashed with the newest available firmware as per the procedure described at [[updating the firmware]].

	==== Backups & version control ====		==== Backups & version control ====
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	=== Migrating contacts & calendar data ===		=== Migrating contacts & calendar data ===

	This was MUCH easier than expected. I didn't need my backups or anything else. Go into Contacts on the N900 and it offers the option to "Get contacts" and do so by "~~Synch~~ from another device". What's more, it actually works!		This was MUCH easier than expected. I didn't need my backups or anything else. Go into Contacts on the N900 and it offers the option to "Get contacts" and do so by "Sync from another device". What's more, it actually works!

	The N900 found my previous N96, allowed me to pair with it and asked me to confirm what I wanted to import. It then imported the contacts, calendar, tasks and notes, over Bluetooth, without requiring a PC, a memory card, a cable or anything else.		The N900 found my previous N96, allowed me to pair with it and asked me to confirm what I wanted to import. It then imported the contacts, calendar, tasks and notes, over Bluetooth, without requiring a PC, a memory card, a cable or anything else.

	=== Multimedia files ===		=== Multimedia files ===




	== Personalisation ==		== Personalisation ==
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	===== Joikuspot =====		===== Joikuspot =====

	Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.		Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether [[N900 ad hoc wifi hotspot\|Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software]].

	===== Opera Mini =====		===== Opera Mini =====
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	===== Google Maps =====		===== Google Maps =====

	Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but ~~PR 1~~.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.		Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but [[Maemo 5/PR1.2\|PR1.2]] and above now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.

	===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====		===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====

	An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. ~~Much of this~~ functionality ~~seems to be~~ built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which ~~it does) then that will provide~~ an adequate replacement.		An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. This functionality is built in, but Maemo also runs pidgin which provides an adequate replacement.

	===== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) =====		===== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) =====
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	===== BestProfiles =====		===== BestProfiles =====

	Alarmed is even more capable ~~replacment~~ on Maemo platform. It can be used to schedule anything. Maemo can also run standard Linux scheduler [[fcron]].		Alarmed is even more capable replacement on Maemo platform. It can be used to schedule anything. Maemo can also run standard Linux scheduler [[fcron]].

	===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====		===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====

128.214.177.175: /* SlovoEd dictionaries */

2010-09-14T04:40:21Z

SlovoEd dictionaries

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	===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====		===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====

			How about Kielikone dictionaries, now only available for S60? Expensive, but professional.

	==== Web applications ====		==== Web applications ====

imported_>magick777: /* Migrating data, settings & applications */

2010-07-15T11:24:02Z

Migrating data, settings & applications

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	== Migrating data, settings & applications ==		== Migrating data, settings & applications ==

	=== Migrating ~~user~~ data ===		=== Migrating contacts & calendar data ===

	~~====~~ Contacts ~~====~~		This was MUCH easier than expected. I didn't need my backups or anything else. Go into Contacts on the N900 and it offers the option to "Get contacts" and do so by "Synch from another device". What's more, it actually works!

	~~==== Calendar ====~~		The N900 found my previous N96, allowed me to pair with it and asked me to confirm what I wanted to import. It then imported the contacts, calendar, tasks and notes, over Bluetooth, without requiring a PC, a memory card, a cable or anything else.

	==== Multimedia files ====		=== Multimedia files ===

	=== Personalisation ===


			== Personalisation ==

	This section deals with personalising the behaviour and alerts of the N900 to achieve similar settings to those required on previous phones.		This section deals with personalising the behaviour and alerts of the N900 to achieve similar settings to those required on previous phones.
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	==== Profiles ====		==== Profiles ====

	=== Major applications ===		== Major applications ==

	Many of the applications I'm used to under Symbian won't be available in the same form under Maemo, but the aim of this section is to achieve N-series equivalent or better functionality in minimum time.		Many of the applications I'm used to under Symbian won't be available in the same form under Maemo, but the aim of this section is to achieve N-series equivalent or better functionality in minimum time.

imported_>rooted at 11:54, 14 July 2010

2010-07-14T11:54:53Z

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	=== Preparing the new phone ===		=== Preparing the new phone ===

	==== Migrating physical components ====		==== Migrating physical components ====

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	=== Migrating user data ===		=== Migrating user data ===

	==== Contacts ====		==== Contacts ====

	==== Calendar ====		==== Calendar ====

	==== Multimedia files ====		==== Multimedia files ====

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	==== Ringtones ====		==== Ringtones ====

	==== Caller Groups ====		==== Caller Groups ====

	==== Profiles ====		==== Profiles ====

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	==== Series 60 applications and their Maemo equivalents ====		==== Series 60 applications and their Maemo equivalents ====

	===== Joikuspot =====		===== Joikuspot =====

	Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.		Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.

			===== Opera Mini =====

			There is no official Java support, and all custom solutions are still in alpha stage.

	===== Google Maps =====		===== Google Maps =====

	Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.		Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.

	===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====		===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====

	An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. Much of this functionality seems to be built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which it does) then that will provide an adequate replacement.		An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. Much of this functionality seems to be built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which it does) then that will provide an adequate replacement.

imported_>rooted: /* BestProfiles */

2010-07-14T11:45:18Z

BestProfiles

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	===== BestProfiles =====		===== BestProfiles =====

			Alarmed is even more capable replacment on Maemo platform. It can be used to schedule anything. Maemo can also run standard Linux scheduler [[fcron]].

	===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====		===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====

imported_>amigadave: wikify slightly, categorize

2010-07-14T09:20:29Z

wikify slightly, categorize

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	THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AS OF JULY 2010.		THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AS OF JULY 2010.

	= Initial setup & preparation =		== Initial setup & preparation ==

	This section addresses matters to be taken care of before the migration takes place, such as ensuring that we're using a working phone with the latest software revisions before we start.		This section addresses matters to be taken care of before the migration takes place, such as ensuring that we're using a working phone with the latest software revisions before we start.

	== Back up old phone ==		=== Back up old phone ===

	== Preparing the new phone ==		=== Preparing the new phone ===
	=== Migrating physical components ===		==== Migrating physical components ====

	Certain physical components must be physically transferred from the old phone to the new one. Migrating from an N96, the components that remain compatible with the N900 are:		Certain physical components must be physically transferred from the old phone to the new one. Migrating from an N96, the components that remain compatible with the N900 are:
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	* Mains charger - Nokia supply a [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/charger-adapters/nokia-charger-adapter-ca-146c CA-146C charger adapter] in the box, so a previous Nokia charger can be converted for use with the N900.		* Mains charger - Nokia supply a [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/charger-adapters/nokia-charger-adapter-ca-146c CA-146C charger adapter] in the box, so a previous Nokia charger can be converted for use with the N900.

	=== Updating phone firmware ===		==== Updating phone firmware ====

	There are features in the newest firmware (1.2) that are well worth having, so the N900 will first be flashed with the newest available firmware as per the procedure described at [[~~Updating_the_firmware~~]].		There are features in the newest firmware ([[Maemo 5/PR1.2\|1.2]]) that are well worth having, so the N900 will first be flashed with the newest available firmware as per the procedure described at [[updating the firmware]].

	=== Backups & version control ===		==== Backups & version control ====

	= Migrating data, settings & applications =		== Migrating data, settings & applications ==

	== Migrating user data ==		=== Migrating user data ===
	=== Contacts ===		==== Contacts ====
	=== Calendar ===		==== Calendar ====
	=== Multimedia files ===		==== Multimedia files ====

	== Personalisation ==		=== Personalisation ===

	This section deals with personalising the behaviour and alerts of the N900 to achieve similar settings to those required on previous phones.		This section deals with personalising the behaviour and alerts of the N900 to achieve similar settings to those required on previous phones.

	=== Ringtones ===		==== Ringtones ====
	=== Caller Groups ===		==== Caller Groups ====
	=== Profiles ===		==== Profiles ====

	== Major applications ==		=== Major applications ===

	Many of the applications I'm used to under Symbian won't be available in the same form under Maemo, but the aim of this section is to achieve N-series equivalent or better functionality in minimum time.		Many of the applications I'm used to under Symbian won't be available in the same form under Maemo, but the aim of this section is to achieve N-series equivalent or better functionality in minimum time.

	=== Series 60 applications and their Maemo equivalents ===		==== Series 60 applications and their Maemo equivalents ====
	==== Joikuspot ====		===== Joikuspot =====
	Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.		Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.

	==== Google Maps ====		===== Google Maps =====
	Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.		Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.

	==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====		===== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz =====
	An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. Much of this functionality seems to be built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which it does) then that will provide an adequate replacement.		An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. Much of this functionality seems to be built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which it does) then that will provide an adequate replacement.

	==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====		===== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) =====

	This application provided the ability to block nuisance calls by caller ID.		This application provided the ability to block nuisance calls by caller ID. The same thing can be achieved with [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ a Python script on an N900].
	~~A HOWTO on achieving the~~ same thing with ~~a python script on an N900 is to be found~~ [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ ~~here~~].

	==== BestProfiles ====		===== BestProfiles =====
	==== SlovoEd dictionaries ====		===== SlovoEd dictionaries =====

	=== Web applications ===		==== Web applications ====

	* Monilink		* Monilink
	* eBay, Facebook, et al		* eBay, Facebook, et al

			[[Category:N900]]
			[[Category:HowTo]]
			[[Category:Users]]

imported_>magick777: /* Series 60 applications */

2010-07-13T18:17:59Z

Series 60 applications

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	Many of the applications I'm used to under Symbian won't be available in the same form under Maemo, but the aim of this section is to achieve N-series equivalent or better functionality in minimum time.		Many of the applications I'm used to under Symbian won't be available in the same form under Maemo, but the aim of this section is to achieve N-series equivalent or better functionality in minimum time.

	=== Series 60 applications ===		=== Series 60 applications and their Maemo equivalents ===
	==== Joikuspot ====		==== Joikuspot ====
			Joikuspot is commercial software that turns the phone into a Wifi hotspot for use with laptops etc. [http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=1061 It is available for N900], but I also want to look into whether Linux can handle this on an N900 without need of commercial software.

	==== Google Maps ====		==== Google Maps ====
	Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark is good enough.		Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark to it is good enough.

	==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====		==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====
	~~Replace with Pidgin for~~ IM ~~use?~~		An IM client that handled MSN, Skype, Facebook etc. as well as providing a VoIP client. Much of this functionality seems to be built in, but if Maemo runs pidgin (which it does) then that will provide an adequate replacement.

	==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====		==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====

	This application provided the ability to block nuisance calls by caller ID.		This application provided the ability to block nuisance calls by caller ID.
	A HOWTO on achieving the same thing on an N900 is to be found [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ here].		A HOWTO on achieving the same thing with a python script on an N900 is to be found [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ here].

	==== BestProfiles ====		==== BestProfiles ====

imported_>magick777: /* GPS navigation software e.g. Google Maps */

2010-07-13T17:25:31Z

GPS navigation software e.g. Google Maps

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	=== Series 60 applications ===		=== Series 60 applications ===
	==== Joikuspot ====		==== Joikuspot ====
	==== ~~GPS navigation software e.g.~~ Google Maps ====		==== Google Maps ====
	Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark is good enough.		Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark is good enough.

	==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====		==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====
	Replace with Pidgin for IM use?		Replace with Pidgin for IM use?

imported_>magick777: /* Series 60 applications */

2010-07-13T17:25:05Z

Series 60 applications

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	=== Series 60 applications ===		=== Series 60 applications ===
			==== Joikuspot ====
	==== GPS navigation software e.g. Google Maps ====		==== GPS navigation software e.g. Google Maps ====

	Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark is good enough.		Currently (July 2010) there is no native Google Maps for Maemo, but PR 1.2 now includes a browser with built-in geolocation so the instructions for using the maemo-geolocation plugin are apparently out of date, Hopefully that means that Google Maps for Mobile will just work, in which case a bookmark is good enough.

	==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====		==== Multi-protocol IM client e.g. Nimbuzz ====

	Replace with Pidgin for IM use?		Replace with Pidgin for IM use?

	~~==== Mobile WiFi hotspot application e.g. Joikuspot ====~~

	==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====		==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====

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	A HOWTO on achieving the same thing on an N900 is to be found [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ here].		A HOWTO on achieving the same thing on an N900 is to be found [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ here].

	* BestProfiles		==== BestProfiles ====
	* SlovoEd dictionaries		==== SlovoEd dictionaries ====

	=== Web applications ===		=== Web applications ===

imported_>magick777: /* BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) */

2010-07-13T17:24:10Z

BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application)

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	==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====		==== BestBlacklist (caller blacklisting application) ====

	This application provided the ability to block nuisance calls. A HOWTO on achieving the same thing on an N900 is to be found [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ here].		This application provided the ability to block nuisance calls by caller ID.
			A HOWTO on achieving the same thing on an N900 is to be found [http://www.mynokiaworld.com/2010/02/block-unwanted-calls-on-your-n900/ here].

	* BestProfiles		* BestProfiles