New firmware for N95-1 was released on March 26. For more info on what's new in this version visit AllAboutSymbian.
For the first time I had problems after updating the phone. I did everything just like with the previous firmware updates. I took a backup of my data before updating and then restored the backup after the update. Something went wrong this time because after the update process I couldn't access my text messages. I could see the list of received text messages but I couldn't open them. Also some of the other settings were not restored.
Showing posts with label firmware update. Show all posts
Showing posts with label firmware update. Show all posts
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
New firmware version now available
Firmware version v20.0.0.015 is now available for Nokia N95. Lots of improvements including new camera software, new version of Maps application and most importantly Demand Paging. I just installed the new firmware and I can confirm that demand paging really makes a big difference. The phone seems so much faster now.
Nokia N95 Software version 20.0.015 released - 26 November 2007
This software version includes battery, stability & performance improvements enabling you to run faster and longer - giving you up to three more hours of music (up to 30% increase, from 9h to 12h of music playback). This release also includes a new version of Nokia Maps which provides faster positioning, faster Map Loader, and free 3-day navigation. Free N-Gage demo games are included and other games are available via Download! With the Nokia Music Store now live in the United Kingdom, users can enjoy the convenience of instant over-the-air downloads, regardless of where they are.
After updating your device software to 20.0.015, and restoring your personal data, you can optimise the menu layout by installing the New_Menu_Structure.SIS file. Download and install this file to rearrange your menu layout specifically for SW 20.0.015. Reboot your device to see the menu changes.
Monday, July 9, 2007
New firmware and GPS
I've now tested the new firmware (12.0.0.013) for a couple of days. I've always said that having a phone with integrated GPS is great but I've also criticized how slow the GPS acquired satelite lock. The new firmware with Assisted GPS support is a huge improvement.
I have been testing the GPS quite a lot during the last two days. Lock to satelites is acquired very quickly, even inside a car. When starting the Maps while driving a car, it takes on average less than 30 seconds to lock to satellites. In similar conditions with the previous firmware version it usually took more than 10 minutes. What an improvement! No more critisism about long waiting times before the GPS is operational.
Before the firmware was officialy released there were rumors that it would also include a new version of Maps application. The version of new Maps is not included in this FW update. I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer for the new Maps.
I have been testing the GPS quite a lot during the last two days. Lock to satelites is acquired very quickly, even inside a car. When starting the Maps while driving a car, it takes on average less than 30 seconds to lock to satellites. In similar conditions with the previous firmware version it usually took more than 10 minutes. What an improvement! No more critisism about long waiting times before the GPS is operational.
Before the firmware was officialy released there were rumors that it would also include a new version of Maps application. The version of new Maps is not included in this FW update. I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer for the new Maps.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
New firmware for N95
New firmware, version 12.0.013 is available for download using Nokia Software Updater.
I just installed the new firmware. Downloading the update may take a while as it's 113.6 MB. After a very quick testing, the GPS seems to find a fix a lot quicker than before. Now there's also support for Assisted GPS, which you can switch on from Tools -> Settings -> General -> Positioning Methods. In addition to Positioning Methods, there's also a new setting for Positioning Server.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Firmware update
Last month a new firmware for N95 was released:
Version 11.0.026
17-04-2007
RM-159
A complete changelog can be found at allaboutsymbian.com.
The earlier firmware version was 10.0.018.
Updating the firmware was easy. Just go to http://europe.nokia.com/softwareupdate, select N95 from the list and follow instructions. Remember to back up your data and settings before performing the firmware update.
Was it worth updating?
Many of the improvements/fixes are invisible to an average user. Some of the most noticeable improvements were made for the camera. With the previous firmware, images taken with the N95 seemed to be red/pink tinted. The new firmware seems to have fixed this. Take a look at this comparison of pictures taken with new and old firmware. So was it worth updating - yes. The camera improvements alone made it worth updating. In addition you get quite a few bug fixes.
There have been some rumors that a new firmware upgrade is coming soon. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Version 11.0.026
17-04-2007
RM-159
A complete changelog can be found at allaboutsymbian.com.
The earlier firmware version was 10.0.018.
Updating the firmware was easy. Just go to http://europe.nokia.com/softwareupdate, select N95 from the list and follow instructions. Remember to back up your data and settings before performing the firmware update.
Was it worth updating?
Many of the improvements/fixes are invisible to an average user. Some of the most noticeable improvements were made for the camera. With the previous firmware, images taken with the N95 seemed to be red/pink tinted. The new firmware seems to have fixed this. Take a look at this comparison of pictures taken with new and old firmware. So was it worth updating - yes. The camera improvements alone made it worth updating. In addition you get quite a few bug fixes.
There have been some rumors that a new firmware upgrade is coming soon. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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