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Review: Nokia N93 Update Firmware Version 20.0.058

November 17th, 2006 • Mark Guim • Filed Under •

I have been using the latest Nokia N93 firmware version 20.0.058 for a week now so I will review it and try to let you know what to expect when Nokia puts it on their Nokia Software Update page. It should be coming soon.

Symbian Freak reports the official firmware changes in the firmware but I’ll discuss what I personally notice.

Version 20.0.058 Highlights

Initialization/startup time, improved to 2 ~ 3 sec
Optical Zoom noise reduction algorithm updated to vary according to background noise level.
Camera mode switching: Modes spec updated so that when changing from imaging mode to any other mode with camera still active the UI returns to idle screen rather than activate the sub-camera.
Internet Folder added in position 9 on main menu, containing
Web (OSS Browser) , Search, Download! (contains Catalogs) and WLAN Wizard
WLAN Wizard displayed at Standby Screen

Video Review

For the first three highlights from above, there’s no better way of showing you than with a video. So I made one so you can see for yourself how much faster it turns on, how the switching camera mode was improved, and if the noise from the optical zoom was really decreased.

Click To Play

I notice that the phone turns on fast, but I’m not sure if it is faster because I never turn my phone off. I also like that they fixed the switch from camera mode to phone mode because it was annoying in the previous firmwares. Andy Carvin shares this annoyance. I don’t know whether Nokia is talking about the noise made by the optical zoom mechanism or whether they are talking about the noise of the images when zoomed in. I assume it is the mechanism in the video review. I don’t know if I’m just imagining, but I think the sound of the zoom decreased.

Other Improvements

The Main menu was moved around, and an ‘Internet’ folder was added. The contents of that folder are shown below.

Probably the most useful upgrade is the WLAN Wizard in the standby screen. I can tell the Nokia N93 to automatically find a WiFi connection, and if found, browse the web right away. The connection also automatically disconnects after closing the browser.

A lot of people also wonder if the image quality was improved in the new firmware because Nokia N93 users like Alec Saunders notice too much noise in the pictures. I really don’t see any difference in the new 20.0.058 firmware’s images, but you can see for yourself by looking at some of the pictures I took this week from school. Click on an image to view the full original size.

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diamond

im on v. 10.0.025
and it wont let me update with the nokia software updater. it says its the most up to date version, any help as to updating my n93?

ryk

successfully did the upgrade without any problems! two thumbs up for you mark

ryk

great! i also experienced the same problem with the zoom, its annoying hehe but ill try to do the update, same thing with the from camera when you flip it back to its position after taking picture or video it turns on the small camera..this review helps a lot..i thought it was a hardware issue

Death

All N93 owners, DO NOT UPGRADE TO V20.0.058. It will completely ruin your camera. The images are below 1 MP now, and the autofocus actually does the contraty - meaning it lowers the quality instead of increasing it. For the ones who have upgraded, there is no hope but to wait for the next version (which Nokia refuses to bring out).

neil

i have a qustion, please answer me..

is the music player of n93 updated in its latest firmware??

i mean, is the music player now similar to the one found in the n73 music edition..and other new phones...??

Or is it still the old one that originally came with n93, the same with n80 and the classic n73??

thanks for the answer...

Vinod

"Connection Error" after firmware upgrade - try doing a hard reset and removing the SIM card; reinsert it and power up. It should fix the problem.

Stuart D

I'm with "shawn c". Purchasing the N93 was one of the biggest mistakes I've made. That firmware upgrade is, what I believe, a heavy contributor to its long list of faults. Meaning I'm stuck because I can't downgrade, and Nokia refuse to release another update.
But basically, all its gimmicks, & hi-tech features, I hardly make use of anymore.
1: Because half of them don't work, and 2: because it takes SOOOO long to process. Just getting to and from the menu screen is an effort for my N93. Quite an appropriate model name really; similar to the fatigue level of a 93-year old...
I'll finish by saying, there aren't enough swear words in the English language that would help me express my disgust over Nokia's customer service with this matter

Che

I have the N93 for more than a year now. It fell on a stonefloor and was repaired zoom was blocked. i got it with the new Firmware 20.0.058, it is always turned on an stabel for several months.

The Camera was a big problem and cause of much trouble the prerelease Version made a lot better pictures.

I think i will not buy a Nokia the next time because of the bad crippled photoquality because Marketing as Videophone.
Nokia has a Joint Venture with Microsoft, i dont want to use Microsoft Products on my Phone.

Perhaps a IPhone with UMTS will hit the spot for me ;)

Louise

Hi, I am too getting "connection error" when i try and call out on my brand new nokia n73. I also find people cant call me (just goes to voicemail when the phone is on and good reception). Switching it off and back on sometimes works but not always. It is very frustrating!! Has anyone worked out what can fix this? Many thanks.

shawn c

I regret buying the Nokia n93 phone. It is unstable !!!!!. The phone is designed to breakdown after 12-14 months. The same occurs although I have installed the latest firmware 20.0.058. Though I have sent a letter of demand (with intent to sue) to NOKIA Malaysia of this undesirable and unstable phone; they will find many ways to counter your claim. My advice – don’t buy this particular phone model N93. IT’S PRIME TIME RIP-OFF at our expense.

shemeem

hi frnds my nokia n93 not reading or not scanning 'bar code'.it is not detecting but nokia n93i is supported.anybody have these problem? and what the solution?plzzzzzz help me!!

shemeem

hi all when i am transfer oe video file to my nokia n93 ,then it is hang eroored.now when i am switch on then it shows one message plz check with dealer.so i cant operate anything with my phone .i want reinstall my operating system.but i cant any thing plz describe how i got operating system?how connect the phone ?and how install the os to my phone?plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Luke

Hello, jus got my phone from ebay and it has literally been in a cave since 2006. I have just plugged it in to update it and it has, and the thing has got a whole lot more confusing :P! But, my main problem is the camera, previously owning a N73 I have noticed a huge drop in picture quality. I was reading guides which were telling me its better at videos, but i never knew it was this bad!!! Is anyone else getting poor pictures! ? And have you fixed it?
Cheers

Don Vito

i will agree with angelsheart84
As i updated to 20..... my camera went very bad VERY bad ,
Please help me , what shal i do? is there a way to downgrade it? or something else. PLEASE ANSWER

CONCLUSION

I tried updating my phone to 20.0.058, half way through it stopped the installation then it told me to take out the battery and charger and insert them again and press the on/off button but no matter how many time i do it nothing happens, does anyone know how to fix this, if they do please email me at aafi_king@hotmail.com or jus add me on msn or something. Thanx

angelsheart84

hello,
the N93 camera take very bad quality still picture
is there any firmware or a fix for that matter

George Maluwa

long Jan 22nd, 2007 at 9:01 am
"My phone (N93 V.11.0.034) keep giving me connection error, when I try to make a call in my apartment. My roommate has no problem with his phone.(I use Cingular network os is my roommate.) I called Cingular, they said something wrong with the phone, I called Nokia they said something wrong with the Cingular. Do anyone have the same problem like me? Is there any phone provider that N93 support?
Will new update fix the problem?
Thanks."

This is to you LONG please i beg you if you still come on this site answer me... im having the same problem you are having and i dont know how to fix it. Tell me did you fix it and how did you do it. my email address is 'mrmaluwa@gmail.com' and mark if you can help me or anybody, just let me know how to fix this problem.
Thank you.

fairuz

how long u need to fully charge this n93? coz mine only took bout 20 minutes... is dis normal???

Ocelot

hi guys
where can i find the latest firmware update v20.. for
my n93 ??
this version aren't in the softwareupdater!!
where can i find this version????

macsonynokia

hi mark,
first of all, great review for the firmware, i hope to update soon,secondly im wondering if you could help me out here. i need to use my n93 as a modem to my ibook. is there a way to do so? whether using the data cable or bluetooth, i really need to know how. id greatly appreciate it if you could email me or leave a detailed guide here for the benefit of the other people aswell. thanks buddy

long

My phone (N93 V.11.0.034) keep giving me connection error, when I try to make a call in my apartment. My roommate has no problem with his phone.(I use Cingular network os is my roommate.) I called Cingular, they said something wrong with the phone, I called Nokia they said something wrong with the Cingular. Do anyone have the same problem like me? Is there any phone provider that N93 support?
Will new update fix the problem?
Thanks.

jay

I have a problem with my hinge..
the phone doesn't work at certain angles..
How and where can I fix that ?

Jay

Duff Man

hi marc
im going crazy trying to find the firmware (v.20)
right now i have v.10.0.025 and im almost constantly having trouble with random shut downs, and freezing.
i checked the nokia software updater but it says my phone has no upgrades available. (this was done via the USB cable and nokia's upgrade software.)
any suggestions?

GD

does any1 know when the update will be avaible from nokia!!!!!!???????????????????
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Mark Guim

The latest version is the one I reviewed here which is 20.0.058. The only way to update to this firmware is by flashing your phone. I don't want to get in trouble writing the guide here, but I'm sure if you search it on Google, you'll find the sites that can help.