[maemo-users] Troubles with reflashing n900

[From: Paul Hartman]

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM, James Brown <jbrownfirst at gmail.com> wrote:
> I reflashed my n900 in the case of crashing it after installing the
> latest version of CSSU Thumb, I installed the latest version of the
> kernel power (including u-boot) and the latest CSSU testing.
> It worked well but after restoring packeges I used earlier my device
> does not load - after loading u-boot menu and choicing the kernel for
> loading it writes "malformed function" and does not want to load.
> I tried to reflash it but when I connect it to my PC instead reflashing
> it loads u-boot menu.
> What I need to do for restore my device?

Try to slide the keyboard "almost" open, barely enough to touch the
"U" key, but not all the way open enough for the boot menu to take
over.

Try to start flasher before plugging in USB, so it is trying instantly
when you attach the device.

Good luck :)