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 Mar 10 2006, 08:54 PM
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Has anyone done this? Is it safe to do? From this article http://maemo.org/maemowiki/HowDoiBe...ight=%28root%29 it sounds like there is a good chance that you will brick your 770. What is up with that? I don't understand why Nokia didn't give root access to the 770? So who all has root on their 770?
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Mar 10 2006, 09:36 PM
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If you have access to a windows PC, read this thread (internettablettalk):
http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/s...hlight=gainroot You will need the windows flasher application and a downloaded ROM. You apply a patch and then flash for root access. |
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Mar 11 2006, 12:26 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 25-October 03 From: Bath, UK Member No.: 464 |
Just set the device to R&D mode (you need the Linux flasher tool, but no flash image) and then you can use 'sudo gainroot' to open a root console.
I wouldn't bother with the patching or the old (left for academic interest) methods, R&D mode works fine. Si This post has been edited by lardman: Mar 11 2006, 12:27 AM |
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Mar 11 2006, 05:13 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 28-October 05 From: Atlanta Member No.: 8,417 |
I was reading up on one way to do it and you needed either a linux box or a mac os x boc, neither of which i have. I think that is the method you are referring to lardman. As for mars, I do have a windows based pc so i think i will try that method. Thanks.
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Mar 14 2006, 10:11 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 25-October 03 From: Bath, UK Member No.: 464 |
QUOTE I was reading up on one way to do it and you needed either a linux box or a mac os x boc, neither of which i have. Yes, that's right. You could use a boot CD or something similar I suppose? Si |
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