Elliot B. Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Nokia Europe announced today the official release of the new Nokia N95 firmware update version 21.0.016 which is now ready to download and install with Nokia Software Update .The new firmware comes with awesome new features as: Flash Lite 3 so you can easily run flash video sites including my favourite site YouTube. The Web runtime support is now included for widgets. Improved Gallery performance, speed and controls. Improvements to Bluetooth headset interoperability. Standby-time improvements. Faster Java runtime for Java applications. Improvement to long text writing to web page dialogs. In the next few days we will come to you with more features and bug fixes in this long anticipated software update. Source: http://n95blog.com/nokia-n95-new-firmware-...10016-released/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_stalker_z Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Finally a new firmware. Too bad it doesn't seem like it has any stability updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabureiru Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I hope it fixes the bug when using a HCSD card..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingwo Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Wonder if this one removes the awful compression on the camera or at least improve it. I'll update mine a bit later... i've only just managed to get rotateme signed :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Everything is much snappier, in a noticable way. Start-up time, deleting applications, the web browser, loading Search etc. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokeripa Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 With phones is it generally recommended you upgrade? You know, how people advise against upgrading there PSP etc because it removes/blocks stuff... I'm getting a black n95 in a week or so and would like to know whether I should be upgrading or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 With phones is it generally recommended you upgrade? You know, how people advise against upgrading there PSP etc because it removes/blocks stuff...I'm getting a black n95 in a week or so and would like to know whether I should be upgrading or not! I see no reason to not use up-to-date firmware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokeripa Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I see no reason to not use up-to-date firmware. And what about custom programs? I have a small collection of apps and games I'm going to put on it already :p Could these **** it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 And what about custom programs? I have a small collection of apps and games I'm going to put on it already :p Could these **** it up? Backup everything on your phone and/or memory card as it may wipe one/both but all applications will continue to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneNutter MVC Posted March 29, 2008 MVC Share Posted March 29, 2008 Disturb3d if the N95 you?re getting has a branded version of the firmware from o2, Orange or whoever you must likely won?t be able to update to the latest firmware. I had to de brand mine as the latest version of the o2 firmware was v12 for me, yet the generic Nokia firmware is v21 now! My mate made this guide which I found very useful: http://digiex.net/guides-tutorials/100-nok...ding-guide.html Some useful apps for the N95 I have are: Core Player Divx Player Nokia's Internet Radio App Moving Ball (just an example to show off the phones motion sensor) Nokia Sports Tracker (can log where you travel using GPS then display it on Google earth) Sic Ftp Rotate Me Sym Torrent SYMBT Chat (Bluetooth chat) Windows Live Games: C2 Doom KRally Picodrive (Megadrive Emu) Skyforce Skyforce Reloaded Snakes SuperMiners Vbagx (GBA Emu) Vboy (Gameboy Emu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applelinuxwindows Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Is there any community or forums or site that posts all the firmwares sites for Nokia phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaffra Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 ^i dont know of any specific ones for nokias, but howardforums is a good place to start http://www.howardforums.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I'll wait to see if anyone has any major issues first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azz0r_wugg Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Updating now, thanks for the heads up, hopefully this fixes the constant crashes I get after the last firmware. So annoying that answering a call could cause it to crash, people were thinking I was being rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_stalker_z Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 New firmware changelog here. http://www.symbian-freak.com/quides/firmwa..._change_log.htm Doesn't seem to have fixed any stability issues though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stezo2k Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yeah i got this a few days ago, performance wise and visually i cant tell the difference compared to v20 but internet browsing and the media player seem more detailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Updating now, thanks for the heads up, hopefully this fixes the constant crashes I get after the last firmware.So annoying that answering a call could cause it to crash, people were thinking I was being rude. Wierd, I never had that issue nor had I heard of anyone I know to have that issue :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Can't edit previous post, updated here, all seems fine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nMIK-3 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 A new firmware is coming out these next days for the N95 8GB as well with many additions including rotate screen using the build accelerometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokeripa Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I've just got the 8GB a few days, tried the Software Updater today but it would only let me install v15. Does this mean I need to debrand to be able to update to v21? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Nah, you just gotta change the product code (perfectly safe), http://clear-nokia.blogspot.com/2007/05/no...ding-guide.html , stuff here although just gotta find a product code for the 8gb model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.tony Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I've found that here, in Australia, Nokia will upgrade your firmware for you, and if you like, they can put the generic firmware at a Nokia Care Centre. I haven't been there to do that though, but while I was there getting a headset fixed, I heard somebody asking for generic firmware. Should be free if you're still under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokeripa Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 ^ There isn't a Nokia shop where I live, generally only service providers and 'Carphone Warehouses'. It sucks :p But .KICK.. when a product code has been changed, can it be changed again after that? Would this void any warranty etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 ^ There isn't a Nokia shop where I live, generally only service providers and 'Carphone Warehouses'. It sucks :pBut .KICK.. when a product code has been changed, can it be changed again after that? Would this void any warranty etc? Yes you can change it back :) I don't think it voids any warranty but I am not sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troist Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 It does void your warranty if you change the product code I think (like if you change it from Vodafone to Generic which I did), and changing it back is easier said than done. You can change it back, but then you'll need to be able to upgrade to a new firmware of the other product code or else your firmware gives away that you've changed product key. You can't "upgrade" to an older version either... that'll brick your phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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