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It’s A Firmware Christmas From Nokia

By The Guru on December 14, 2009

nokia_software_update_iconThe eagle-eyed team at AllAboutSymbian have spotted new firmware updates for both the Nokia N85 and 5530. There was also news recently that the N79 received a firmware update, along with the N96. Now if only the 5800 XpressMusic and N97 could get new firmwares, I’d be a happy camper.

The Nokia N85 was updated to v31.002, which can be downloaded over the air (simply type *#0000# from the standby screen to get the update). There’s no official changelog at the moment, and the N85 does have UDP (User Data Preservation), but it’s recommended that you backup any critical information before applying the update, just to be safe.

The 5530 was updated to v20.0.080, and again, there’s no official changelog available at the moment. This one is available through Nokia’s Software Update tool, which you’ll need to have a Windows computer to use. The 5530 also has UDP, but again, backup anything important, just in case.

The Nokia N79, one of my favorite phones ever, was updated to v31.002 back in November, but we thought we’d remind you anyways. The Nokia N96, which I’m sure no one carries anymore, has also been updated to v30.101, available through NSU.

This puts the 5800 XpressMusic and N97 next in line for some firmware update love, so let’s have it, Nokia.

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  • http://krisq.openid.pl/ krisq

    N97 v2.1 is coming soon.

  • lastrider04

    but no news on the 5800?

    I've given up expecting a nice firmware update for that phone. I was excited with rumours of possible kinetic scrolling and a homescreen like the N97 and N97 mini. Though I've given up hope for such firmware updates, I think if any updates are going to come out it's just going to be bug related.

    Feel free to correct me and get my hopes up again. The roller-coaster ride that is Nokia.

  • benmcconnell

    Looks like NAM N85 is not getting this update yet, attempts to download end with message “No download available.” Download server was Nokia.

  • jamaalism

    I hope the N86 gets a good firmware update too… it can use a few good tweaks…

  • payaxy

    oh, update for my 5800, where art thou… ?

  • http://krisq.openid.pl/ krisq

    v40 for 5800 is coming too. I wouldn't count for wrt homescreen widgets like N97 has though. More like other XM phones maybe.

  • lemonade

    Best of all, now Nokia Ovi Suite support software updates. First it told that new firmware exists, then it recommended taking backup (which I took) and then updated firmware to device. Best thing was, that Nokia Ovi Suite had already downloaded firmware to my PC, saving lots of waiting time.

  • payaxy

    automatic switching to QWERTY

  • payaxy

    automatic switching to QWERTY based on phone position portrait or landscape would be enough for me :)

  • Red

    There was a small bugfix update a couple of weeks ago for the 5800xm for us unbranded users (31.0.101), but it’s only bugfixes & speed improvements – no new home screen or kinetic scrolling.

  • Aaron

    Dear god…how long do I have to wait for the 5530 update to reach America? My tech OCD is driving me insane….

  • NewGuy_1

    Nokia 6710 Navigator also got a firmware update. Pity it messes with Ovi Maps 3 though, the program crashes when one tries to access Tools.Settings.Navigation. It's a really pity because this update has really improved the general workings of the phone.

  • http://krisq.openid.pl/ krisq

    Try to delete maps via map loader and download them again. New version of OVI maps = new version of maps in repository.

  • NewGuy_1

    Thanks, I'll give it a try.

  • http://waja3ras.blogspot.com/ Tarek

    Um, not sure if this counts as a firmware update but I just updated my N97 to v20.0.027. If you *#0000#ed it. you wouldn't get notifications of new updates. But if you used the Applications>SW Update, it would say that there's a phone update. Also Ovi Suite told me there's an update!!

  • benmcconnell

    Looks like the NAM N85 will update via the Nokia Updater but not via the phone link.

  • daClaus

    20.0.027 is just a localized version of 20.0.019 for the Middle East and North Africa that supports english, arab and farsi. No new/ other features.

  • http://waja3ras.blogspot.com/ Tarek

    Oh!! Okay, I see!! Ovi Suite claimed “performance improvements!!” LIARS!! :)

    Thanks for the clarification!

  • phoneguy

    The plural of “firmware” is “firmware.” Same thing with software, malware, hardware, etc.

  • http://iUnlock.com adam@iUnlock

    It's kind of nice to have a Samsung Symbian phone. I know that the manufacturer of my phone doesn't care about putting out updates in a timely manner. When I was using Nokias, it was such a crap shoot :)

  • http://iUnlock.com adam@iUnlock

    It's kind of nice to have a Samsung Symbian phone. I know that the manufacturer of my phone doesn't care about putting out updates in a timely manner. When I was using Nokias, it was such a crap shoot :)

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