The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic just got a firmware update to version 20.0.012 . Its previous firmware was v11.0.009.
The 5800 does have UDP (User Data Preservation), so while its always a good idea to backup all your data before the firmware update, none of your programs or data should be affected with the update.
I updated using the 5800′s OTA (Over-The-Air) feature, but you can still download Nokia’s Software Updater application to update your 5800 on your windows PC.
There’s no actual changelog out yet, but I’ve noticed that screen rotation and overall operation is a bit faster. You can also activate and use the front camera at any time now. There’s also now (finally) Photo AND Video Geo-Tagging support.
Picture and Video quality seem to be slightly improved. There’s new Icons for the Music Folder, Download! and Podcasting Applications among others too. Another noticeable thing is there’s a new “Application running” icon to let you know if a certain application in the menu is still open in the background. No doubt a couple bugs have been fixed in this update too.
Update : Flash content also has a Dpad on screen now :
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thx alot
Hey there Anis. You have to go to the main home screen and dial *#0000# and your firmware info should pop up right there.
Hey there Anis. You have to go to the main home screen and dial *#0000# and your firmware info should pop up right there.
hello guys im anis aly i just wana to know how to check nokia 5800`s default software and firmware version pls reply thanks alot cheers
firmware is already available in NSU, mine says 21.0,025
tried what you have said on ota and it did not work it did connect with the nokia site but it said no update for the phone. so wher can i download the firmware update? thanks....
i have a question.. can the d pad be enable???
i have a question.. can the d pad be enable???
Hey There Zizo ! Is your phone Vodafone branded ? Because if it is, it'll take a lot longer to get the update. You'll have to wait a couple more weeks unfortch.
ok sorry for my mistake :$ i have 0559395 :: Balkans BLUE and still no update
ok, it i found that i have a us version :S waiting for the update
I'm trying to update for 2 weeks now but still no update available... I live in Greece it's in europe... how can i see if my phone made in europe? i bought it from a vodafone store near me...
Hey There Zizo ! Is your phone Vodafone branded ? Because if it is, it'll take a lot longer to get the update. You'll have to wait a couple more weeks unfortch.
ok sorry for my mistake :$ i have 0559395 :: Balkans BLUE and still no update
ok, it i found that i have a us version :S waiting for the update
I'm trying to update for 2 weeks now but still no update available... I live in Greece it's in europe... how can i see if my phone made in europe? i bought it from a vodafone store near me...
Thanks for the info! I guess my unit is not carrier branded because I bought it directly from a Nokia Store. But I'm still longing for that firmware update.
Thanks for the info! I guess my unit is not carrier branded because I bought it directly from a Nokia Store. But I'm still longing for that firmware update.
Hey there Mike ! The update is currently out for the Euro and APAC product codes, although it should be available for all regions in the coming weeks. Keep in mind that if your handset is carrier branded, it might take a longer while for it to get an update.
Hey there Mike ! The update is currently out for the Euro and APAC product codes, although it should be available for all regions in the coming weeks. Keep in mind that if your handset is carrier branded, it might take a longer while for it to get an update.
Hi! Where is this update already available? I'm currently in the Philippines and as I've tried to update my firmware, it confirms with Nokia that there is no update available yet. How come? Does this only apply for several areas at the meantime?
Hi! Where is this update already available? I'm currently in the Philippines and as I've tried to update my firmware, it confirms with Nokia that there is no update available yet. How come? Does this only apply for several areas at the meantime?
@Tine : Just updated the post with a screenshot of the Dpad :)
hi!!! I heard that the new Firmware update contains a D-pad to all Flash application??? is it right.. if yes.. can you pls take a picture of it.. and let us see it.. PLEASE!!! thanks!!!
@Tine : Just updated the post with a screenshot of the Dpad :)
hi!!! I heard that the new Firmware update contains a D-pad to all Flash application??? is it right.. if yes.. can you pls take a picture of it.. and let us see it.. PLEASE!!! thanks!!!
@NokiaHotSpot : Sure, as long as you have a link to the original source on this site :)
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@NokiaHotSpot : Sure, as long as you have a link to the original source on this site :)
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