Posted by peter freeman
@ David floatlite,
Thank you for being so clear and patient with a symbian newbe. I will give it a go following your advice next time I am near a PC (only got mac OS10.3.9 at home).
Cheers, Peter.
Posted by revolution3
Just as a back up to what floatlite said, my voda n95 crashed, I did exactly as he advises and all is well,
thanks again floatlite.
Posted by batesie
Thats good news as it should convince the unsure ones to set free there N95. . .
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Posted by kjdaco
Where and how can I get the NSS software to allow a change of product code.
Posted by masseur
This thread has a good step by step guide of how to do it and where to get the software. Just be sure to use N95 product codes rather than those for N70 shown there
Posted by bbasra
Is there anyway i can backup and restore my SMS Messages?
this is quite important for me.
If not, i guess i'll have to wait for Vodafone to release an updated firmware for the N95 and then use the PC Suite for the Backup and Restore.
Thanks.
Posted by batesie
i'll try to see if theres a way tonight, as i havent got PC suit on my work laptop...
Posted by floatlite
Save the SMS onto your memory card
First go into Messaging, then press OPTIONS, then scroll down to SETTINGS, then scroll down to OTHER and change the "Memory in Use" to memory card.
This will save all your meassges onto the memory card, and the memory card is not touched by updates
David
Posted by bbasra
On 2007-05-02 13:26:01, floatlite wrote:
Save the SMS onto your memory card
First go into Messaging, then press OPTIONS, then scroll down to SETTINGS, then scroll down to OTHER and change the "Memory in Use" to memory card.
This will save all your meassges onto the memory card, and the memory card is not touched by updates
David
Thanks
Will this move across all the SMS's on the phone to the Memory Card or only new ones?
I also have some apps ie WorldMate, Weather, TomTom and the media files which are installed on the Memory Card. What shall i do with these as the firmware will be different?
Posted by batesie
float knows the N95 inside out
Posted by floatlite
Anything that is installed on the memory card is fine and untouched by the update. The applications are not dependant on the firmware version, so they should be fine.
I keep all my map files on the memory card, and I never have to re install them, they remain untouched.
If you already have txt messages on the phone, and want them on the memory card, the first time you change the option to the memory card, it asks if you want to copy all the messages on the phone to the memory card, simply click yes, and it'll copy all the messages over
David
Posted by wizgti
Where are you guys doing this - can I have a link please.
Posted by masseur
http://europe.nokia.com/softwareupdate
just pick N93 or something as they don't have N95 listed yet
Posted by floatlite
On 2007-05-02 13:45:24, wizgti wrote:
Where are you guys doing this - can I have a link please.
OK, firstly install the Nokia PC Suite, supplied with your N95 (or downoad it from www.nokia.co.uk), and the set up your N95 so that it is detected, and working with the PC Suite.
Now go to http://www.b-phreaks.co.uk/software.htm, and download the file, Nemesis Service Suite Beta 1.0.38.10, it's at the bottom of the page in the box.
Install this .exe file on a windows XP machine (vista is not 100% supported)
Let the nss program install.
Now open the nss software, and plug in your N95. Click on the little magnifying glass icon in the top right hand corner and the software will read the phone.
Click on the tab that says Phone info.
You'll see an option that is product code.
In this box type the product code you want to change the phone too, and then check the small tick box beside it.
Then press flash.
This will then change the code on the phone.
After that, simply disconnect the phone.
Now you need to download the Nokia Update Service software from www.nokia.co.uk (http://www.nokia.co.uk/A4226014). Download and install this software.
Now plug in your N95, and follow the instructions, and it'll falsh your phone to whatever version of the software you decide on.
If you have a branded N95, the best option to use for generic non branded software is Euro1, the product code being 0536062
David
Posted by bbasra
On 2007-05-02 13:44:18, floatlite wrote:
Anything that is installed on the memory card is fine and untouched by the update. The applications are not dependant on the firmware version, so they should be fine.
I keep all my map files on the memory card, and I never have to re install them, they remain untouched.
If you already have txt messages on the phone, and want them on the memory card, the first time you change the option to the memory card, it asks if you want to copy all the messages on the phone to the memory card, simply click yes, and it'll copy all the messages over
David
I have a bit of an issue in that case. When i first bought the phone, i played around with this setting and pressed No as there were no messages since i just got the phone. I then changed the option back to phone.
When i now change this setting to memory card, it does not prompt me to copy all the messages over anymore.
Any ideas?
Posted by wizgti
Thanks guys, just looked on there and N95 is listed now where as an hour ago it wasn't.
Posted by masseur
so it is. it definitly wasn't there when I made my previous post as I checked to be sure before suggesting to use N93
anyway.. good luck with the upgrade
Posted by amnesia
thanks to Batesie. I want to mention to all people that EURO 1 Firmware supports Arabic characters (reading not writing), although a writing app could solve that.
I do NOT recommend installing Arabic firmware. Sadly there are too many bugs and it restarts alot.
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Posted by wizgti
On 2007-05-02 15:12:04, masseur wrote:
so it is. it definitly wasn't there when I made my previous post as I checked to be sure before suggesting to use N93
anyway.. good luck with the upgrade
Rubbish! No upgrade apparently available for me as I have 10.0.018 and a generic uk phone.
Posted by mib1800
Just upgraded mine. I have an non-branded generic asian version. So there is no need to change of product code.
Qns: The size downloaded is 113MB. I check with NsysInfo and the reported phone ROM size is only 18MB. Where is the other 100Mb or so fit?
Issue: The phone memory backup to card is useless. When I restored the backup, all the installed progs (except a few) do not work. Restoring also cause bootup time to be extremely long. So did a phone reset and reinstall all the progs. Luckily I have synced my PIMS to outlook.
Enhancement: UI faster, Camera better (as reported by everyone else)
Posted by bbasra
On 2007-05-02 14:37:55, bbasra wrote:
On 2007-05-02 13:44:18, floatlite wrote:
Anything that is installed on the memory card is fine and untouched by the update. The applications are not dependant on the firmware version, so they should be fine.
I keep all my map files on the memory card, and I never have to re install them, they remain untouched.
If you already have txt messages on the phone, and want them on the memory card, the first time you change the option to the memory card, it asks if you want to copy all the messages on the phone to the memory card, simply click yes, and it'll copy all the messages over
David
I have a bit of an issue in that case. When i first bought the phone, i played around with this setting and pressed No as there were no messages since i just got the phone. I then changed the option back to phone.
When i now change this setting to memory card, it does not prompt me to copy all the messages over anymore.
Any ideas?
I have an interesting issue here.
In your message options, you can specify to have your SMS/MMS's saved onto memory card instead of the phone's memory by going into
Options->Settings->Other->Memory in use
The first time you select to have it use the memory card, the phone asks if you want to copy all current messages in the phone to the memory card.
My problem is, I can't get the phone to ask for that again. I have tried to reset the phone to factory setting and no luck.
Posted by batesie
i have just noticed something since setting my messages to save to Memory Card.
When i connect the USB cable and select 'mass storage' it tells me i cannot use it as a mass storage as the memory card is already in use! even though the messaging app is closed. so i have had to change the 'message save to phone' instead then reconnect it as a mass storage device...
a tad annoying... or is that just me.
Posted by bbasra
Hi,
If i use the PC Suite software just to backup my Voda N95 Messages, then flash it with the upgraded firmware and lastly perform a restore, will this kill the phone?
I'm hoping, i can then get the option to move all the messages to the Memory Card.
Thanks.
Posted by scouser_75
I don't have access to a PC - so can't carry out this upgrade myself.
When UK Nokia Service Centres decide to carry out the upgrade, will they at the same time be able to debrand my t-mobile handset? Or is this against their policy?
Posted by masseur
they won't debrand for you. you should try to find a mate with a pc so you can at least change the product code but if you are already using a pc you may as well also do the update
Posted by mib1800
I think it is best you dont restore using Nokia backup (PC suite backup / memory card backup) when you change product code. In fact, DONT restore backup at all. Just sync your PIMs to outlook and sync back later and of course reinstall the progs.
I did not even do change product code and it still mess up the phone after I restored from mem card. Most progs dont work and it screw up the App. Manager. When I open App Manager, the phone hang. And boot-up takes forever (like 3 min). So I reset my phone and restore using the "hard way".
Posted by bbasra
Yes, but i was only going to restore the messages and resinstall everything else? Would this not be okay.
I've just lost the option to move to memory card so thinking this should work.
Posted by mib1800
CAUTIONARY INFO to share from personal experience (for potential online upgrader)
TAKE OUT mem card before doing upgrade. If you leave the mem card in, after the update is completed the phone runs a prog which tries to read and recover programs which you have installed to mem card. This prog will failed and somehow mess up some system files in memory card. And the phone becomes unstable when used with this mem card. It happened to me. The only way out is to reformat the mem card ==> you will lose all 3rd bundled progs (like Asia Map for our friends in asia) and of course all your painstakingly downloaded Map maps.
AFTER update is completed, DO a "Restore to Factory Settings" (in Settings menu.) Switch off your phone. Only then you put back in your Mem Card. DO NOT restore your backup from your memory card. The restore WILL FAIL anyway (i.e. only PIMs is restored but most installed progs cannot be restored). I experienced the App Manager is screwed up after I restored from mem card. Only a hard reset can fix this.
REMEMBER to sync your PIMs data to Outlook/Lotus before update. Restore your PIMs from your Outlook/Lotus after update. DO make a copy of your mem card to your hard-drive in case your mem card gets corrupted.
Posted by shug
I agree that the back-up procedure can be unstable but it still can save you a lot of time. Just back up the card before you do the phone to card back up. If it goes pear-shaped you haven't lost anything just format the card and restore your files. If you get the failed to install message at start up just note the files that are not installed (in the App Manager) and delete them from the 'Private' folder on the card. You'll need to use a card-reader to view this map.
By the way I managed to restore a phone to card back-up without any problems whatsoever
Posted by mib1800
Agree with you that restore mem card backup can save time IF it can restore your installed progs. Unfortunately 80% of installed progs cannot be restored back at all. So you still need to spend time to reinstall your progs. The only thing that got restored back successfully is the PIMs data. But then again, I can alternatively restore these easily by syncing anyway.
Posted by sapporobaby
Hey guys,
Just a quick question. I am getting the N95 today. How did the upgrade go in helping the GPS and battery issues?
Posted by mib1800
GPS is faster to lock on. Battery is about same. Battery life is acceptable for normal use in the first place - about 2 full days (48hrs). Of course if you use wifi/gps battery will deplete fast. Then again show me ONE device that do not!!! My friend's Eten glofish gobbles up battery (1500mAH?) even faster when using wifi/gps than my N95.
Someone posted this but not sure whether it is the official one.
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N95 firmware v11.0.029 changelog
v 11.0.026:
-Telephony
-Improvements to packet data establishment after changing to roaming
network
-Improvements to number grouping
-Improvements to missing calls and new message notifications
-Audio routing improvements
-Say callers name volume increased to match ringing tone volume
-Call reliability improvements
-SIM / U-SAT
-SIM certificates supported
-SIM card registration improvements
-Camera
-Video recording starts faster
-Video stabilization improvements
- Exposure improved
-Lens shading improved
-Video sharpness and noise improved
-Capture tone synchronized with capture moment
-Browser
-Improvements in images visibility in browser
-General stability improvements for browser
-Refreshing web page functionality improvements
-ROP memory handling improvements
-Browser out of memory improvements
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Messaging
-Out of memory improvements
-VOIP
-Improvements to automatic redial
- WLAN stability improvements
- Product name included for USB mass storage mode
-Improvements to SD backup
-Stability improvements to BT connectivity
- Localization improvements
-Screen saver default value changed from 5min to 1min
-Chinese language typing improvements
-Startup settings updated
-USB stability improvements
-General stability improvements
-Multimedia menu stability improvements
-Multimedia menu startup time improved
- Maps stability improvements
-Barcode reader icon changed Processor
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Posted by sapporobaby
@mib1800,
WOW !!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the great response. I got the N95, and SE can kiss me goodbye. This phone is pretty outstanding. SE has nothing to touch it.
I did a test between my GPS unit (Garmin GPS Map 60CSx), and the N95. No contest. The Garmin has the best receiver on the market in a handheld, but about a min and 20 seconds later the N95 locked on. It was almost as accurate as well. I still can not believe that Nokia put an inferior chipset in a premium level phone. All in all, my first day is pretty good. Looking forward to taking this puppy out for a spin.
Posted by Bambino
Is there any problem with new firmware?
Maybe i keep observing for a week, then its time to purchase!
Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-06 10:33:00, nokiamaniax wrote:
Is there any problem with new firmware?
Maybe i keep observing for a week, then its time to purchase!
Day and a half now. No problems what so ever. Best phone I have had to date. Nokia got it right. The only downside is the fact that they chose to use an inferior GPS chipset, but other than that I am very pleased. Can't put it down.
Posted by Gizmo47
I updated my phone and changed the product code all on my mac using parallels and had no problems whatsoever. The phone is definately faster now and i am impressed with the speed nokia released this update.
Posted by scouser_75
Gizmo are you using an Intel Mac or PPC? DO you know if Parallels is comptible with PPC Macs? If so, any chance you can give me a detailed guide how to carry out the task. Im using a G5 with Tiger.
Thanks
Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-08 11:08:39, scouser_75 wrote:
Gizmo are you using an Intel Mac or PPC? DO you know if Parallels is comptible with PPC Macs? If so, any chance you can give me a detailed guide how to carry out the task. Im using a G5 with Tiger.
Thanks
Parallels nor VMware is compatible with the PPC. You need the Mac/Intel processor. I used Parallels as well to upgrade mine and it worked like a charm.
Posted by scouser_75
Thanks Sapporobaby. Any option for us PPC users?
Posted by shug
Bootcamp?
Edit: sorry that's Intel.
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Posted by Gizmo47
@scouser 75, the others are right there is no way i know of to do this update on ppc. Maybe use a mates pc or intel mac...
Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-08 21:46:57, Gizmo47 wrote:
@scouser 75, the others are right there is no way i know of to do this update on ppc. Maybe use a mates pc or intel mac...
The only way is to use MS Virtual PC. No other way. Sorry.
Posted by revolution3
HI
has anybody had problems with the new firmware? I use a photo from the camera album as a wallpaper and everytime i go into an app, anything in the menu, when i go back to standby all i get is the theme background, my pic has gone?
any ideas??
Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-08 23:20:33, revolution3 wrote:
HI
has anybody had problems with the new firmware? I use a photo from the camera album as a wallpaper and everytime i go into an app, anything in the menu, when i go back to standby all i get is the theme background, my pic has gone?
any ideas??
Actually I have noticed a few errors/bugs.
1. If you are using GPS and then try to use the media player, music, or whatever, it will slow down or even hang.
2. In GPS, if you try to use the Recent menu, the phone crashes immediately and reboots.
Anyone else verify this?
P.S. Hey Masseur can we have some Nokia avatars also please?
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Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-05 09:57:32, mib1800 wrote:
GPS is faster to lock on. Battery is about same. Battery life is acceptable for normal use in the first place - about 2 full days (48hrs). Of course if you use wifi/gps battery will deplete fast. Then again show me ONE device that do not!!! My friend's Eten glofish gobbles up battery (1500mAH?) even faster when using wifi/gps than my N95.
You must have the magic phone. Even with GPS usage as minimal as possible, no wifi searching, limited BT usage, minimal media player usage, I have not been remotely able to reach the 48 hour limit. Max to date has been about 24 hours. While this is pathetic, I can understand because of all the devices and software installed on this phone makes it one power hungry beast, but it is worth it. I carry a Solio with me: www.solio.com for a top up.
Posted by mib1800
No. I dont have a magic phone. And I am not lying. My uptime from full charge is 40-48 hrs. TYpically usage per charge cycle (on 3G): 1-1 hr 20 min calls, 20-30 sms, 20-30min wifi/net, 1 hour min PIMs, about 1 hr music, no gps, no auto-detect wifi, no BT. The first bar dropped after 24 hrs and the rest in the remaining hours.
I use to get only 25-30 hrs previously on the same usage. Then I discovered the screen saver I used (the one that comes with HandyClock) is a power sucker. After gettting rid of it, I got the current usage of 40-48hrs.
The following are progs always running in the background on my phone:-
IVCM
AquaCalendar
Contacts
Log
TaskMan
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If you dont get this uptime (on my usage level), then I suggest you reexamine your phone to make sure that you dont have power sucking tasks in the background. Get a prog called ActiveFile. This prog can show CPU usage/load of each task since task started. Go thru each task and check which one is a processor hogger. (btw: the biggest cpu hogger on my phone is the system task "Menu")
Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-11 07:25:18, mib1800 wrote:
No. I dont have a magic phone. And I am not lying. My uptime from full charge is 40-48 hrs. TYpically usage per charge cycle (on 3G): 1-1 hr 20 min calls, 20-30 sms, 20-30min wifi/net, 1 hour min PIMs, about 1 hr music, no gps, no auto-detect wifi, no BT. The first bar dropped after 24 hrs and the rest in the remaining hours.
I use to get only 25-30 hrs previously on the same usage. Then I discovered the screen saver I used (the one that comes with HandyClock) is a power sucker. After gettting rid of it, I got the current usage of 40-48hrs.
The following are progs always running in the background on my phone:-
IVCM
AquaCalendar
Contacts
Log
TaskMan
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If you dont get this uptime (on my usage level), then I suggest you reexamine your phone to make sure that you dont have power sucking tasks in the background. Get a prog called ActiveFile. This prog can show CPU usage/load of each task since task started. Go thru each task and check which one is a processor hogger. (btw: the biggest cpu hogger on my phone is the system task "Menu")
Hey dude,
My mistake I completely for got the "smiley face" when I said magic phone. No harm meant and I do not think you are a liar.
So, now down to biz. Our usage habits are different it seems. I use 3G all the time. My company pays for it and I have an unlimited plan with a dedicate bandwidth. It is pretty cool. While at home, I leave the wife active as I allow Worldmate, and other applications to auto-update. I also use BT as I have a BT headset.
Now you can help me out here.
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When you say screen saver, are you talking about the ones that come with the phone, as I use the clock one built in. What is IVCM, and Aqua Calendar? Is ActiveFile free or paid?
Thanks and once again, I did not mean to impugn your credibility.
**Edit** I just installed ActiveFile. Nice program.
From it I see that I have quite a few servers running. I have Fring and iSkoot installed. I also have IM+ installed as well. My company sort of requires that we have IM programs and VOIP so that we can communicate, hence the unlimited 3G access plans.
I also have:
Worldmate
Widsets
AudiblePlayer
Sports Tracker
Amazon Anywhere
MobiReader
Taskman
Podcasting
installed. Of these, can you think of any that might be CPU hogs? I need the IM programs while the Worldmate, Audible and Podcasting are also handy. The others I could get rid of without any real hassle. Thanks for the help.
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Posted by mib1800
@sapporobaby:
No wonder you got so short battery life. If you have your IM/fring/voip server running in the background, then you have to with live the short battery life. I use 3G mostly for video call since it is same price a normal voice call but 3G data rate in my country is "cut-throat".
On screensaver,
If you are using default one (the tiny strip that shows time), then it is not an issue. I can't stand the default one because I can hardly see the time etc. I have install a free LargeTimeScreenSaver.v1.2. (size occupy 1/3 screen). I find this s.s. have a small impact on battery life.
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Just leave your normal tasks running in the background. In ActiveFile task window, just click on the task and check the cpu usage. Higher number means more processor cycle. Unfortunately ActiveFile cannot track cpu usage by process otherwise you can check the server process usage as well.
On your list, I think the following would impact battery life if you leave them running in background as these apps do periodic connection to Net (without prompting)
Worldmate
Widsets
Amazon Anywhere
Taskman
Podcasting
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IVCM is a call managment software that allows you to setup white/blacklist/on-phone answering machine/auto record phone/use keytone interaction with caller. It can also schedule your profile.
Aquacalendar is just calendaring software which is much more powerful than the built-in one.
I have many other software installed but I usually dont leave them running in the background.
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Posted by sapporobaby
On 2007-05-12 05:33:52, mib1800 wrote:
@sapporobaby:
No wonder you got so short battery life. If you have your IM/fring/voip server running in the background, then you have to with live the short battery life. I use 3G mostly for video call since it is same price a normal voice call but 3G data rate in my country is "cut-throat".
On screensaver,
If you are using default one (the tiny strip that shows time), then it is not an issue. I can't stand the default one because I can hardly see the time etc. I have install a free LargeTimeScreenSaver.v1.2. (size occupy 1/3 screen). I find this s.s. have a small impact on battery life.
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Just leave your normal tasks running in the background. In ActiveFile task window, just click on the task and check the cpu usage. Higher number means more processor cycle. Unfortunately ActiveFile cannot track cpu usage by process otherwise you can check the server process usage as well.
On your list, I think the following would impact battery life if you leave them running in background as these apps do periodic connection to Net (without prompting)
Worldmate
Widsets
Amazon Anywhere
Taskman
Podcasting
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IVCM is a call managment software that allows you to setup white/blacklist/on-phone answering machine/auto record phone/use keytone interaction with caller. It can also schedule your profile.
Aquacalendar is just calendaring software which is much more powerful than the built-in one.
I have many other software installed but I usually dont leave them running in the background.
[ This Message was edited by: mib1800 on 2007-05-12 04:39 ]
Thanks dude for the info.
Question: would it be better then to simply start, Fring, VOIP, Worldmate, et al, when I need them and then just kill them as is in "EXIT" them? Would this help with the battery life? RIght now, I am running a test on the phone. No GPS running, no crazy applications running. Worldmate runs on its own but I can stop the automatic Internet connections.
Posted by mib1800
@sapporobaby:
I think closing the app may help. Unfortunately, some of these apps run server/daemon processes which starts with the phone (and you have no way to stop these unless you uninstalled the apps).