Oct 19 2009

How To: Update the Firmware of the N97, N86 or any other S60-handset

Posted by Norman John in Firmware, Firmware update, i8910 Omnia HD, N-Series, N85, N86, N95 8GB, N96, N97, N97 2.0, N97 Mini, Nokia, S60 5th Edition, S60v3, S60v5, Samsung, Satio, Sony Ericsson, Symbian, X-Series, X6

The most anticipated firmware update in Nokia history is due to arrive in the next few days. Firmware Version 2.0 brings not only kinetic scrolling but also more allocated storage and more widgets. In general, a Firmware update brings improvements, bug fixes and new features. However, some users aren’t aware of how to update the Nokia N97 or any other S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2 or 5th Edition device. In this article I’ll show the two basic ways to update the firmware. The process is pretty simple. Either you can do it straight from your phone or using your PC.

Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA):
Firmware over-the-air is maybe the easiest way to get the latest firmware onto your Nokia device. The advantage of this method is that it doesn’t require a desktop computer at all. In order to check for a new firmware update enter *#0000# on on the homescreen. Thereafter, click ‘options’ and choose ‘check for updates’. If a new update is available you can download and install it easily directly from this application. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. The following video shows you the whole step-by-step procedure:

Nokia Software Updater (NSU):

The second way to get the latest Firmware onto your N97 or any other S60 device is the Nokia Software Updater. After downloading, installing and running the Nokia Software Updater on your PC (which you can download here), you need to connect your mobile phone with your computer. To do this you will need to use either the mini or microUSB cable, whichever is relevant for your device, and choose the PC Suite connectivity option when prompted. Then just follow the on-screen instructions and wait until everything is done.

Things to bear in mind:
Before the update can commence you need to make sure that your phone is fully charged. More over, make a backup of all your data and settings. If you have a Nokia N97, E75 ,5800XM or any other phone that features User Data Preservation (UDP), you don’t have to make a backup as all the data and settings will be preserved. If you are unsure whether your device has this feature we urge you to consult your Nokia user guide or make a backup to be certain.

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[...] Nokia 5800 Xpress Music updated to V.31.0.101 Posted by Norman John in 5800 XpressMusic, Firmware, Firmware update, Nokia The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has been updated to version 31.0.101. V31.0.101 is apparently a minor firmware and does not bring noticeable new features such as kinetic scrolling. Rather it brings bug fixes and system stability. The update is currently available for a few product codes and can be expected to be available for further product codes in due course. Yet the Firmware isn’t available through FOTA so you have to download the 133MB big update using the Nokia Software Updater. In case you don’t know how to update your 5800 XpressMusic you can read our ”How To: Update your Firmware”. [...]
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Raj Kumar Tandon

I had Version 20.019 on my Nokia N 97. I dialed *#0000#, selected options>check update. The process started as explained in Vedio above. The end result was “No updates available”

However, when I checked SW updates, Menu>Applications>SW updates it shows Version 21.0.045.

I contacted Nokia customer support and unfortunately they were unable to give any satisfactory reply, rather they informed that latest Version is 20.0.019, which later on they regretted and informed that latest Version is 21.0.045 and I should go to Nokia Care for update.

When there was facility to update through my phone, why was it not functioning?

Raj
ibrahim waheed

i already bought a n79 mobile phone from Maldives.Its users guid is written scripts are like Chinese which I do not understand.And also got a “PAPAGO” card numbering
KQ89A25899R454.My does not show any gamme. and when I try to visist internet it askes about WLAN net work.But when it is found the WLAN net work it shows an error. How I can use Instruction to make the setup in WEnglish?
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dadaife

Hi,
I was trying to update my firmware for the nokia n82 and the system i was using restarted.Sicne then the phone has been showing a white screen and the nokia software updater can’t update the firmware again.Is their any other way i can update the firmware manually.