Jenn over at Pocketables came across an installer that will put Android on your N810 with very little work. She mentions that it was possible previously, but never with this level of ease. All it takes is the a download of the image file to your N810 onto internal or external media, then a download and install of the .deb file (Settings -> Application manager -> Install from file). Reboot and voila, Android on the N810. Jenn says the software works fine on the N810, it appears as though it is running at the N810’s native resolution and the touch screen even works. So far this has only been tested on the Diablo release of the N810 software so be sure you have recently flashed your N810 to ensure compatibility with the Android installer. I might have to give this a try on a friend’s N810 that I just flashed to. It would be awesome if maps worked with the N810’s GPS. See additional pictures of the install process on Jenn’s post.
I like to see nokia engineers face when they see these! :)
I don’t know what’s the future of those MID’s. The way I see it, between a very well implemented smartphone and a very well implemented netbook there is not much space for anything else…
Personally I’d like my smartphone to be about this size – 4″ screen, WVGA res. Whatever happened to HTC’s Omnia?
For a between time of a few years, these bits of kit have their place, but come 2011 they won’t have anything that other units will have. The choice will come down to whether some people just won’t want an integrated phone. I know I do!
Does anyone know if this will work with an N800?
It works on N800, I have installed it yesterday. Still trying to know more about Android, but have no time. Maybe weekend will bring more time…
Vakeros, check out the following thread over at itT for some extra information –
http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21495
Thanks guys. I hope to have a play and will report back how it goes.
What do I doing wrong ? I get Diablo on my N810 . After trying I see only info “unable to update android installer” Whats going on . Please Help
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