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

Version 20.0.058

  • 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.

Main Menu Internet Folder

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.

WIFI Found Connected

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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  • Duke
    Do you know how to put back SMS after firmware update without using backup/restore? Cuz if I use Restore, it deletes the Internet folder.
  • Sorry Duke, I didn't restore my SMS because I did not use SMS a lot (SMS costs more than voice calls and I don't have unlimited SMS). I also installed all of my programs/pictures in the memory card so I did not even bother doing the backup before the update.

    That's weird that the internet folder gets deleted. I hope another reader here can recommend something.
  • Duke
    Yeah, it deletes them(since it brings even how the folders are arranged back to the time you backed it up). I can still find whats inside the Internet folder(except the Search), but are scattered in other folders.

    Oh well...

    THANKS anyway!
  • Noel
    Does this update fix the multiple keypress bug on the N93?

    I want to know if it's worth the hassle of updating my firmware so I can go back to using emulators like I did on my old 6680.
  • Yes it fixes the multiple keypress.
  • Dean
    Hey Mark. I own a Nokia N93, and i always check updates available and i also did recently. And this is my current Nokia N93 firmware version when i pressed *#0000#

    V 11.0.034
    17-08-06
    RM-55
    N93 (23.01)

    And the thing is i can't receive any updates since it tells me that theres no updates available.. so can you help me out?
  • It is still unavailable in the Nokia Software Update. Currently, the only ways to do it are in Nokia Service Centers or by flashing your own phone.
  • nomie
    were do i download the new nokia n93 firmware ive been looking for a month now an i cant download it from nokia software updater
  • Does this also fix the stupid networking issue? If you connect N93 to network and also connect your PC via the phone to network, they won't work. If the PC downloads stuff, the phone can't get anything. If the phone DLs, the PC can't get anything. This with 11.0.034 and this problem is naturally not in N70 or other "older" phones.

    Just that I'd know if it's worth the trouble of going to "service" center or just wait for the update to appear on NSU.

    You can trust Nokia to screw things up in newer phones...
  • Sorry Symbiatch, I have not tried connecting my PC to phone for network so I don't know the answer.
  • Trumpkin
    Is there way to see yourself while you're using the 3.2mp camera? There's alot of times, where you want to record yourself or record with friends, but you can't see what you're recording.

    Its possible to flip the screen to view as you record, but it doesn't allow you to go into camera mode.
  • Triumpkin, unfortunately it goes directly into the vga camera if you flip the screen the other way.
  • paten
    i'm Frustrated!! i still can't update it on Nokia SOftware updater, nokia is so sloooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!so slow it make you wanna break something!! arghhh
  • ARSH
    my soft ver is

    V 10.0.025
    12-07-06
    N93 (60.01)

    whats d latest?...........

    can i update my firmware through net?

    when i try to update my handset firmware it says no update available.......

    Help me......
  • 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.
  • GD
    does any1 know when the update will be avaible from nokia!!!!!!???????????????????
    ?
    ??
    ?
    ?
    ?
    ?
    /??/
    /??

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

    Jay
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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????
  • fairuz
    how long u need to fully charge this n93? coz mine only took bout 20 minutes... is dis normal???
  • 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.
  • angelsheart84
    hello,
    the N93 camera take very bad quality still picture
    is there any firmware or a fix for that matter
  • 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
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