[talks-uk] Re: Firmware Update
- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:59:57 -0000
Hi Ibrahim,
Thanks, at last, for that understandable explanation ... phew!
OK, so I really want to check if an update is available that I can have so,
having backed up my phone to my card, where do I go next?
--
Carol
carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
---- Original Message ----
From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu
To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:59 PM
Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Firmware Update
> Hi Carol.
>
> OK, lets clarify this for you *grin*. When you buy a branded phone,
> the phone network puts their own version of the symbian operating
> system on it, customised with their specific feature set. When you
> go to upgrade the phone using the nokia software updater, the service
> code which is the unique code of the service provider and which
> determines amongst other things country, model and colour is sent
> along with the IMEI number to the Nokia server when the update check
> is performed. Nokia will then check to see whether an update for
> that specific service code can be found, if it can, you'll be offered
> the option of installing it. Because of the partnership with network
> operators, they will get to decide whether you can apply the latest
> version of the firmware. Just because Nokia have released an update,
> if the network haven't endorsed it or had their own custom version
> made, they won't make it available to their branded phones for
> obvious reasons. If you want the very latest firmware and this
> direct from Nokia, you'll have to have the phone unbranded which
> effectively is changing the service code to a Nokia unbranded one.
> This can be done by a local phone dealer who may offer this service,
> there are also a number of internet specialists to whom you can send
> the phone also. You can't do this yourself at home, the process is
> very difficult for a blind person to do as the use of specialist
> software is required.
>
> I hope this helps and if you need advice on how to go about having
> your phone serviced, please let me know and I can provide you with
> some personal recommendations.
>
> All the best, Ibrahim.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carol Pearson
> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:41 PM
> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Firmware Update
>
>
> Well, let me just clarify. This phone was purchased at a Voda shop
> and I use O2. You still reckon I should give an upgrade a go!
>
> Where do I go to find one then?
>
>
>> Hi Carol,
>>
>> Nothing of the sort. You can upgrade any phone you like. Remember
>> to back up the contents though. If Voda haven't released the
>> firmware, you won't be able to update it anyway.
>>
>> All the best
>>
>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol Pearson
>> Sent: Wednesday 18 March 2009 11:32
>> To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [talks-uk] Re: Firmware Update
>>
>> That's fabulous, Barbara! I would hesitate to do it on my older N95
>> though.
>>
>> Steve, what was it you once said about upgrading firmware on the N95
>> in connection with those who can't! I don't really want you to
>> confirm what I think you said, but I thought I'd best get it right.
>> My understanding was that I couldn't upgrade because my phone has
>> Vodaphone all over, even if it is unlocked for all networks. (I
>> guess it didn't start out that way, but I don't know!)
>>
>> Hope you can clarify that for me as I really would like to have
>> upgraded.
>>
>>
>>> Not sure how many newer phones this is a feature on, but I am using
>>> the N79. I went to menu/tools/utilities/device manager and was able
>>> to go online and update my firmware. Unless I have done something
>>> wrong it was as easy as that. No need for a PC or PC Suite and I
>>> didn't lose anything, not even TALKS.
>>>
>>>
>>> Barbara Wilson
>>> M: 07917710779
>>> T: 02887784046
>>> E: barkingbabs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> IM: creativeeyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Skype: creativeeyes
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