Nokia N70 and Linux
I recently installed Linux in my computer since Windows gave me some problems (and I had too many games which distract me sooooo much).
Sometimes I connect my phone to my computer to save pictures and get some music on the phone so when I realized I couldn’t exchange files I got a bit worried and started to do some research
I finally found a package that can be used with phones regardless the connection you use (Bluetoot®, USB or IR).
I installed this 2 packages<
alejandro@matos:~$ sudo aptitude install obexftp obextool
After installation, run this commands:
sudo obexftp -u
from help page: -u, –usb [<intf>] connect to a usb interface or list interfaces
I get this screen:
alejandro@matos:~$ sudo obexftp -u
Found 2 USB OBEX interfaces
Interface 0:
Manufacturer: Nokia
Product: Nokia N70
Interface description: SYNCML-SYNC
Interface 1:
Manufacturer: Nokia
Product: Nokia N70
Interface description: PC Suite Services
Use '-u interface_number' to connect
Nothing to do. Use --help for help.
So, I know that I have the interface to use, I run
alejandro@matos:~$ sudo obexftp -u 1 -l
Connecting...done
Receiving "(null)"... <?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE folder-listing SYSTEM "obex-folder-listing.dtd"
[ <!ATTLIST folder mem-type CDATA #IMPLIED>
<!ATTLIST folder label CDATA #IMPLIED> ]>
<folder-listing version=”1.0″>
<folder name=”C:” user-perm=”RW” mem-type=”DEV” label=”Memoria del teléfono“/>
<folder name=”E:” user-perm=”RW” mem-type=”MMC” label=”NOKIA N70“/>
</folder-listing>done
Disconnecting…done
Now, I run the GUI using the obextool:
sudo obextool --obexcmd "obexftp -u 1"
And this beautiful screen comes to life

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December 17th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
LordMorgoth says:
Dude, tried this and it works like a charm !!! AMAZING !!! Thanks a lot ! keep the good stuff coming
December 31st, 2007 at 10:39 am
Alejandro says:
You’re welcome
I’m glad it worked 
January 20th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Hertz says:
Works great! Thanks a lot! :D:D
January 28th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Casa di Massoni » Blog Archive » Nokia N70 with Ubuntu says:
[...] Since I got a brand new N70 I need to set up my Nokia N70 with ubuntu.. Some tips.. http://cholito.org/2007/12/17/nokia-n70-and-linux [...]
February 19th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
rohan says:
is dere ny way to use n70 the way you use it in linux
March 11th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Alejandro says:
to use it where?
March 11th, 2008 at 11:19 am
rohan says:
in windows xp
March 12th, 2008 at 2:15 am
rohan says:
please reply fast
March 12th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Alejandro says:
Download the Nokia PC Suite
http://europe.nokia.com/A4144905
March 12th, 2008 at 7:08 am
rohan says:
is dere any software for windows xp wich can show n70 same as in linux
March 12th, 2008 at 8:12 am
rohan says:
like a usb device without accessing the phone through pcsuite
March 12th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Alejandro says:
without PC Suite, you will have to find the drivers for the phone for yourself. Unless you use a card reader and put your memory card there. Otherwise…no solution
Why not using PC Suite? :S
March 12th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Bruno Ramos says:
becuse this things that I love linux… like a usb device without pcsuite !! AMAZING!! thanks!!!
April 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
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May 6th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Ujjwol Lamichhane says:
i couldn’t find obextool rpm for fedora 9 could anybody help
June 13th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Alejandro says:
Maybe you can transform a deb file into rpm with alias?
June 13th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Ricardo says:
Hi, nice tip. Worked just fine for me. Just one question: do one have to unmount, or something like that, the phone after the usage?
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July 8th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Mit says:
Hi! I wanted to know if linux can be installed on my Nokia n70? N70 has an internal RAM of 53MB. Will this be enough for moblile linux? I tied searching over z net for this but am not able to!!
July 28th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Camilio says:
Hi, It works fain for me. Thank you for excellent tip.
August 17th, 2008 at 9:54 am
lolinux says:
I see it works fine for everybody who has tried it, but doesn’t work for me
I’ve got a Debian 4.0 R4A, installed the packages above, but no matter what USB port I use it keeps telling me that it fails to connect.
Could anyone please tell me, if I’m forgetting something here?
August 24th, 2008 at 12:15 am