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How to Force Update on the Nokia Lumia 800

Mark Guim — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:52:12 +0000

The Nokia Lumia 800 update OS version 7.10.8107 became available for download today in some regions. If your device doesn’t automatically notify you, there’s a way to force the update. I’m not able to confirm this trick, but a few have reported that it works with a few attempts. From TristinR: It’s an easy trick [...]

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Nokia Lumia 800 Battery Fix Expected on January 18th

Mark Guim — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:54:21 +0000

If you’re experiencing poor battery life for the Nokia Lumia 800, a firmware update releasing on January 18th will fix the problem. The current issue on certain devices is that the phone can only see less than 1000mAh battery capacity instead of the full 1500mAh. The date comes from memo received by 3 Italy. Customers [...]

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Nokia Lumia 800 Update Goes Live

Mark Guim — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:32:03 +0000

Check your Nokia Lumia 800 now for any software updates. Nokia just started rolling it out today. The Nokia Conversations blog has a list of the changes and enhancements. I don’t see the update on my device yet, but it will be rolled out over the next two weeks. The update brings: Charging improvements Voicemail [...]

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T-Mobile Nokia Astound Finally Gets Symbian Anna Update

Mark Guim — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:33:05 +0000

Firmware version 24 became available for the T-Mobile Nokia Astound on Tuesday. The device finally got the Symbian Anna update. The Astound is the US variant for the Nokia C7. The update is only 11MB and you can download it through the phone. The previous firmware was version 20. You’ll get a prompt on the [...]

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How to Manually Update Your Nokia Phone to Symbian Anna or Latest Firmware

Mark Guim — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:36:57 +0000

A lot of you are still waiting for Nokia to release the Symbian Anna update in your country. If you are impatient, there’s a way to do it manually. Here’s a video on how to do it, as shown on a Nokia N8. Video after the jump. WARNING!!! This voids your warranty and could possibly [...]

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Sneak Peek: Symbian PR2.0 Portrait Keyboard & New Browser Screenshots

Mark Guim — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:33:26 +0000

Let’s take a little break from the Windows and Nokia rumors. We just received a few screenshots of the Symbian PR2.0 update. You get to preview the new browser and portrait keyboard that were missing in PR1.1. Sorry, but no word yet on when to expect it. I hope it’s sooner than later. Some of [...]

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Nokia N8 Firmware Update Expected in January 2011

Mark Guim — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:38:41 +0000

The Nokia India Twitter account revealed that a firmware update for the Nokia N8 will be available in January. No further details were shared, so we’re not sure whether this update will bring a new browser, portrait Qwerty, or other UI enhancements. We’ll just have to wait and see. Tweet by @NokiaIndia: We reported a [...]

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Nokia C6 Firmware Update 11.0.029 Changelog

Mark Guim — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:09:20 +0000

If you have the Nokia C6, check the software updater on the device or your computer because some people have seen the v11 update already. This is not a major update, but it provides better stability and fixes some bugs with the email client. Read on for the changelog. Stability Browser baseline updated, about 250 [...]

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Nokia E73 Software Update 043.001

Mark Guim — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:40:16 +0000

I’m not sure when it became available, but there’s a new firmware update 043.001 for the Nokia E73. @ActualAsianMale tweeted about it this evening and I had to check for myself. The device feels faster after the update, but I could also be imagining things. A changelog shows only an update to a browser security [...]

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Nokia E72 Gets Firmware Update v31. Here’s the Changelog

Mark Guim — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:19:17 +0000

It looks like April is new firmware month because another device, the Nokia E72, gets an update too. V31 for the Nokia E72 adds new features and bug fixes. I personally like the addition of internet radio. Full changelog after the jump. New content WAPI support for China Internet radio Smart Connect Bloomberg Advanced Communications [...]

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Nokia 5800 Gets Firmware Update v50. Here’s the Changelog (Update: now with Video)

Mark Guim — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:06:43 +0000

If you have a Nokia 5800, check the software updater on the device or your computer because some people have seen the v50 update already. One prominent change is kinetic scrolling within the application menu. There are other new features, so check out the changelog after the jump. Update: Video by jacks60v5

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Nokia N900 Firmware Updated to 3.2010.02-8

Mark Guim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:46:24 +0000

The Nokia N900 received an update Tuesday morning to version 3.2010.02-8. It seems to be a minor update since users haven’t noticed any new features. An official changelog hasn’t been shared yet either. The software update is available through the app manager so go ahead and check your N900. There’s a big thread on the [...]

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Nokia N97 and Nokia N97 mini Receives Firmware Updates

Mark Guim — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:43:50 +0000

Just as expected, the Nokia N97 received the firmware update 2.1 on Monday. As an added bonus, the Nokia N97 mini also received an update. I was notified via the SW update app within the two phones, but they didn’t allow me to update over the air. If you have these devices, connect them to [...]

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Nokia N97 Software Update 2.1 Releasing Monday February 1st

Mark Guim — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:41:42 +0000

The Nokia Software Update team told users at the official Nokia discussions forum that the Nokia N97 software update 2.1 will be released Monday February 1st by 8:00 GMT. The version number will be 21.0.045 or 21.2.045 depending on the region. The 2.1 release is supposed to offer additional improvements to the 2.0 release made [...]

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Nokia N900 Firmware Updated to 2.2009.51-1 – Changelog Included

Mark Guim — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:07:00 +0000

The Nokia N900 received a minor update on Monday to prepare for the major update released just now. The Maemo team is calling the update Maemo 5 PR1.1, but the version number is 2.2009.51-1. Nokia has provided the official changelog and wow it is long! I was planning on just copying and paste the changelog [...]

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Nokia N900 Firmware Update 1.2009.44-1 Released

Mark Guim — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:38:21 +0000

Nokia N900 users were notified by their devices this morning that a firmware update was available on Application Manager. Firmware version 1.2009.44.1 is now currently the most recent public firmware, but word is that this is only a minor one in preparation for a major update coming soon. The official Nokia Conversations added, “This software [...]

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Nokia N97 Firmware Update 2.1 Coming Soon – What Would You Like To See?

Mark Guim — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:39:00 +0000

Eldar Murtazin shared on Twitter last Friday that firmware update v2.1 is coming out soon for the Nokia N97. He has been quoted by Engadget as an “ultimate insider when it come to all things mobile,” so I’d probably listen to what he has to say. Whether you believe him or not, I’d like to [...]

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Nokia N900 Firmware Update PR1.1 Sent to Select Few – Still No Portrait Browser

Mark Guim — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:27:34 +0000

We’re not sure when the next Nokia N900 firmware update will come out, but a few selected contributors received emails to join the testing. According to the Maemo community mailing list, Nokia is calling the maintenance update Fremantle PR1.1. While testers didn’t sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), they are encouraged not to share details about [...]

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Nokia N86 Upcoming Firmware To Include Camera Face Detection & Improved Photo Quality

Mark Guim — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:48:29 +0000

All About Symbian reports that the next firmware on the Nokia N86 will include camera face detection for autofocus and an improvement in overall photo quality. The system will be similar to other cameras where faces will be tracked anywhere in the frame and followed by the camera for proper focus and exposure. According to [...]

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Nokia N97 Firmware 2.0 Video Overview

Mark Guim — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:21:28 +0000

I asked a Nokia spokesperson at Nokia World to show me the new firmware 2.0 on the Nokia N97. It will feature usability enhancement, additional widgets, updated Facebook app, increased free internal memory, as well as stability improvements. The firmware is going to be available in Software Update this October. You can also watch this [...]

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4 Bugs on Nokia N97 That Give Me a Headache

Mark Guim — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:10:48 +0000

The first firmware update arrived for the Nokia N97 on July 1st, but there are still major bugs related to the camera that are very frustrating. I hope Nokia repairs these bugs soon because it is ruining my usage experience. I’ve reported these back to Nokia and am awaiting for their response. 1. Gallery Disappearing [...]

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Vlog: Nokia N96 OTA Firmware Update Walkthrough

Mark Guim — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:07:55 +0000

The Nokia N96 received a firmware update to version 12.043 today and since I haven’t done an over the air (OTA) update before, I decided to capture it on video for those who haven’t seen how it works. I love it! This is how all firmware updates should be. Note: Head to the blog if [...]

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Nokia N85 Firmware Updated to Version 11.047 – The Best Got Better

Mark Guim — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:01:31 +0000

The Nokia N85 received a firmware update to version 11.047 tonight. It’s no secret that this is my current favorite phone and I believe the best phone to have right now. It also looks to have a very nice changelog including improvements with imaging and video recording quality. Nokia N85 firmware 11.047 Changelog New features [...]

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Review: Nokia N95-3 Firmware 20.2.011

Sergio Aguayo — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:26:55 +0000

After long delays finally Nokia released a firmware update for the Nokia N95 NAM (N95-3). I updated my phone as soon as the Nokia Software Updater told me about it. So far the experience has been mixed in my case. Demand Paging This update at last implements on-demand paging on this device. The effect is [...]

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New Firmware Update For North American Nokia N95 8GB (N95-4) Brings Different Font

Mark Guim — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:00:35 +0000

Firmware update version 20.2.005 became available to the North American Nokia N95 8GB, and sources have noted there’s not that many changes. Other than faster camera start-up, I also noticed the font has changed. It looks like it got shorter and more jagged than the old version. I took a few photo comparisons of the [...]

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Vlog: Built-in Auto Rotation On The Nokia N95 8GB (N95-2)

Mark Guim — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:14:16 +0000

The updated firmware version 20.0.016 for the Nokia N95 8GB (N95-2) came with built-in auto rotation. This is a video I made after the update. The option was not turned on by default, so you can see where to find it to turn it on. I think it’s great and wish the feature comes on [...]

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Nokia N95 NAM or Nokia N95-3 Product Codes

Mark Guim — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:25:34 +0000

Are you constantly checking your North American Nokia N95 for firmware updates on Nokia Software Update? You are not the only one. I’ll provide you the product codes list for the Nokia N95-3, and perhaps one day one of those codes will show a shiny new firmware. You can check updates based on Nokia product [...]

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Nokia N95 NAM – Where’s the Firmware Update?

Mark Guim — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:20:09 +0000

I love my Nokia N95 NAM, but where the hell is the firmware update? Both the original Nokia N95 (N95-1 model) and the Nokia N95 8GB (N95-2 model) received speed performance improvements on their latest updates. The Nokia N95 8GB even added flash support in the browser so we can watch adult videos on the [...]

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Nokia N82 Firmware Updated to Version 11.0.117

Mark Guim — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:43:21 +0000

The Nokia N82 firmware was updated today to version 11.0.117. The changelog shows nothing significant, but I was surprised that even when I backed up all my installed applications and contacts, no data was lost after the update. Previously, I had to reinstall everything. The Nokia N82 was updated on my Mac using VMware Fusion [...]

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