Due to my reconstructed rootfs not being identical in size to the original image this image will actually flash a tad faster (being smaller). I have tested this image on my own device only, and it does flash with both the Linux flasher and the Nokia 770 Software Update Wizard.
Nokia 770 Flasher Utility For Mac
These steps cover flashing the device with OS X using the Terminal. This is the more difficult than using 770Flasher, but gives you access to the advanced options flasher-3.5 provides (like setting R&D flags, flashing only parts of the image, unpacking the image, etc).
Note: This method is fully compatible with 32-bit versions of Windows; 64-bit users may encounter problems. There is a workaround that is reported working though at talk.maemo.org Also note you need administrator rights to run flasher (Windows Vista and above - right click on the file and choose Run As Administrator)
The flash will take approximately 2-5 minutes after which the N900 will reboot and display the Welcome Screen with Regional settings. After booting, you may use the backup utility to restore your settings.
Once this message appears, run inf-wizard.exe from libusb-win32 package and create an inf file for "N900 (PC Suite Mode)" and install this inf driver. Then go to Device Manager and update the driver for N900 Phone Parent and the flasher should spring to life...
An alternative approach is to use an Ubuntu LiveCD or a Persistent USB installation. This way, you are essentially using Ubuntu without installing it directly on your hard drive. Have ready maemo_flasher-3.5_2.5.2.2_i386.deb, which is the Debian Linux equivalent of a setup/installation file, the firmware files you need, and optionally, this page, if you don't have access to an internet connection on the LiveCD/USB.
If you only want to flash a kernel from a FIASCO image without overwriting your rootfs (e.g. because you tried out a different kernel and that didn't work) you can use the following flasher command instead of the one above:
It is also possible (although unlikely, and this is not a specific risk for this particular device but probably for each "gpsmouse" device) to mess up the settings in such a way that one cannot connect any more with the device, leaving one no solution but to open it and disconnect the battery (which is soldered) to reset the device to its factory defaults. Of course this voids your warranty. See also the utility SirfDemo. 2ff7e9595c
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