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Apr
09
2010

Google Chrome available for Nokia N900 – Install intructions inside

| April 9, 2010 18:46 UTC | Comments: |

Now when we have a fully working and official Firefox for the Nokia N900, it’s time for Google Chrome to be ported to the N900. Actually, a user called Jacekowski has ported a 32-bit Debian version of the Google Chrome to the Nokia N900.

Actually, this port is running pretty well, with even support for Flash and a score of 100/100 on the Acid3 test. Check out the installing instructions after the break.

Download From this link HERE And here are the install instructions from :

  • This packages don’t work with app manager – you have to install them using dpkg in console
  • Chromium should work with libxss from extras-devel repo or libxss from here
  • Note: If you use extras-devel repo version you will have to use some –force when installing chromium )

Installing Through X-terminal in N900:

  1. Download both files in the above link to root directory in Nokia N900 then
  2. Type root then
  3. type cd /home/user/MyDocs/ dpkg -i name-of-the-lib-file.deb
  4. dpkg -i name-of-the-chromefile.deb

Installing instructions from Maemo Arena

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About the Author: Jonne is a mobile phone enthusiast who is currently pursuing his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. He has been using the newest phones out there ever since the Nokia 5110 was released. Currently his choice of smartphone OS is Windows Phone 7.5.