Nokia N900: How to get lots of nice freeware by activating maemo org / Maemo Extras

This video shows how to activate the maemo org / Maemo Extras software catalogue which is often hidden by default in the Nokia N900's Application Manager. When it's activated, you can download lots of free software using the App Manager.

You can find more N900 tutorials like this as well as news, reviews and features at All About Maemo: www.allaboutmaemo.com

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[89ABDeniz]

Allaboutmaemo,

I got my N900 in the mail a few days ago, and after doing the ~22mb and 90mb f/w updates, the extras still was not enabled by default, just a heads up.

[allaboutmaemo]

Thanks for that info 89ABDeniz. I'll alter the annotation slightly to take this into account.

The N900 firmware may have some variations for different regions, perhaps some areas have it enabled while others don't?

[phot3kz]

i too have the same problem with hallam. i dl the aim messenger but i cant seem to find it anywhere on my phone.

[allaboutmaemo]

I'm not sure which app you downloaded, but If you downloaded the plugin that adds AIM support, it isn't a separate app. It adds AIM support to the N900's own messaging application Conversations.

Go to our channel and watch the video about adding MSN support, it will show you what I mean.

[allaboutmaemo]

No probs. :)

There are more themes and apps out all the time, basically just keep checking the Maemo org downloads and the Ovi Store. There should be a lot more apps once they start manufacturing the N900 in larger quantities, it's been quite difficult to get one in most countries so far.

[hallam07hot]

cheers pal,do u no wen there will b themes n more app out?

[allaboutmaemo]

Okay, I looked up flashlight and it's not actually meant to have a separate icon.

You access it by opening the camera cover, closing the camera app, touching the desktop's clock and then selecting Flashlight from the status menu.

I know that sounds a bit weird, but it's an unofficial application, you sometimes get slightly weird interfaces on them. :)

[hallam07hot]

flashlight,maemo-geolocation etc

[allaboutmaemo]

Could you give an example of an app you've installed?

[hallam07hot]

nope nuffin but wen i go 2 uninstall thm there on there?