N96 gets major firmware update to v12.043

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by Clinton Jeff | on December 8th, 2008 | 0 comments

All I can say is, about freakkin time ! The N96 seriously needed a firmware update to fix its various problems such as poor focusing, slow UI, random crashes, etc. And along comes firmware version 12.043 to try and fix those problems.

This update is supposed to bring improvements in WiFi, Camera focusing, overall stability and quality in both photo and video mode and the overall operation speed of the device has been improved.

[Via: AAS]

I’m updating mine right now, as I write this post, so standby for a confirmation.

Edit : Just updated and egads, this is the firmware that should have shipped with the N96 in the first place ! Everything’s more responsive and generally faster now. Hasnt crashed so far. ITs like a totally different phone.

Here’s some of the changes, thanks to Mr G of N95users .

NEW FEATURES IN THIS RELEASE

Switch 4.0 – improved switch application to transfer user data from/to other devices

IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS RELEASE / GENERAL AREAS

Still image quality is improved, with fixes for color haziness and motion blur that appeared under certain conditions
Many fixes for conditions that can lead to application crashes or instabilities
Improved overall Bluetooth interoperability Improved overall Bluetooth interoperability
Now compatible with Nokia Email service (application available as separate download)
If user sets brightness to maximum value the display backlight now does turn back on after screensaver mode
The device autolock no longer locks the device while viewing or recording videos
SMS no longer gets auto-converted to an MMS message if there are more then 20 recipients
Music Player “Refresh Library” no longer hangs if General Settings Date separator is set to “:”
Now only one message alert tone is played per synchronization with Mail for Exchange, instead of one per message
Fix for issue with alarm snoozing when alarm was set and device was powered off
Theme no longer jumps back to default theme after using USB mass storage mode
CSHelp texts are now updated to resolves several identified issues

KNOWN ISSUES IN THIS RELEASE

During boot, we recommend to wait for battery bar to show up prior to using media keys to ensure they are responsive.
Ngage pre-selects wrong access point in certain operator networks, in these instances user needs to reconfigure Ngage access points manually from within Ngage settings menu

-Teh Cj

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