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N97 Firmware v21 available for UK! (0585162)

Posted by on 23 February, 2010
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As you are probably aware, a few weeks back we got the v21 firmware update for the N97. But this update was only available on certain product codes, the UK (0585162) one not being in there :( Any way, now we have the update available, get over to the Ovi Suite and get updating! I was however hit with a warning that the “Software updates server could not be reached” so you may have to keep trying until it lets you in.

UPDATE: The servers seem to be working fine now :)

I haven’t been able to update yet so a hands-on review of the new firmware is not available at this moment in time but I can tell you what is expected.

The new firmware is claimed to;

  • Improve the browser.
  • Add smother kinetic scrolling.
  • Numerous bug fixes!
  • Improved image and video stability.
  • Build on functionality.
  • Enhance performance.
  • Improved call reliability.
  • Music player improvements.

Through discussion I have read about the firmware when it was released to other product codes were that it did indeed increase the free RAM available at startup (some claim up to around 60-65mb at boot). This firmware is still unhackable (the N97 firmware wasn’t hackable since version 20) but if you don’t care for hacking (or are unable to due to firmware restrictions) then it is highly recommended that you update your phone. Although, if you have the hack installed then I believe it will keep through User Data Protection (the thing that keeps your photos, videos etc) when updating.

So load up the Ovi Suite (available at: http://www.ovi.com/suite) or Nokia Software Updater (available at: http://betalabs.nokia.com/apps/nokia-software-updater/) and update your Nokia N97 to the latest firmware! :)

- Aden Beckitt

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5 Comments on “N97 Firmware v21 available for UK! (0585162)”

  • Hitex
    24 February, 2010, 10:28

    I found that N97 v20/v21 is hackable but hadn’t tested this yet. This is the link: http://forum.dailymobile.se/index.php/topic,17305.0.html

  • Aden Beckitt
    24 February, 2010, 19:03

    Yeah, I actually found this like 20 minutes after posting this :P

    It’s a bit scary though as it’s not doing it like we used to with an app, you actually have to flash the phone again with a modded firmware.

    If you try then please let me know how it went. Thanks :)

  • Tom
    25 February, 2010, 17:54

    Hey, I just tried to update my firmware to v21 using the software updater, but somehow I can’t. I was told that my device software is up to date, even though it is running on v20. Could that have something to do with my provider? I’m with three.

    Thanks

  • Aden Beckitt
    25 February, 2010, 22:41

    Yes, your phone has a different product code (one specific to 3). They have to approve the new firmware before you can update.

    You can either wait or de-brand (which will void your warranty)

    Hope it comes soon for you. My N97 is much faster now :)

  • Simon
    15 July, 2010, 14:11

    This update is not available for the uk product code 0585162. Verified on the software updater and nokias website is still showing v20 as the latest.

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