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N97 v20 firmware update released!

October 27th, 2009

Just a short note to let you know that the firmware that we were waiting for is finally out. Get it through the Nokia Software Updater(NSU).

There are loads of reactions coming in on the new firmware. Follow us on twitter to get the latest updates – @NokiaN97Blog

n97_v20_firmware

Links which might be of some help:

#1. Check if your n97 can get the new firmware. Depends on your phones product code.

#2. How to change product code to get the latest firmware updates.

#3. Finally, v20 firmware preview

Will be posting the complete changelog, along with a possible review in 1-2 days time. Let us know how you like/not like the new firmware.

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Convert videos for your N97

October 19th, 2009

Like most mobile phones, N97 doesnt support all the video formats available out there. but it does support MP4, and we gonna convert everything else to MP4.

Download : Videora Ipod Convertor [yes, ipod!]. Works like a charm. plus, its free.

This software “can convert all types of video files (avi, divx, xvid, flv, x264, vob, mpeg, DVD’s, YouTube, etc.) into the proper video formats (MPEG-4, H.264)” [from official website]

Select “iPod touch 3rd gen” as device. This is the profile list you get when you use the advanced power mode:
n97_convert_videos

For the best video quality (and longest conversion time), select MPEG-4 VGA 1024 kbps Stereo/128kbps Avi Sync. Time taken to convert a 58mb .avi file : 18 mins. The converted .mp4 file is 37mb.

Hope this helps. =)

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How To: Change Font #N97

September 30th, 2009

You want to change the fonts in your N97? Great ! Here is an easy how-to.

Step 1. Select a font you like – try Smashing Magazine, SimplyTheBest, 1001freefonts & DaFont.

Step 2. Copy – paste the same font 3 times and rename it as :

s60snr.ttf
s60ssb.ttf
s60tsb.ttf
S60ZDIGI.ttf

Select only one font. Copy paste it 3 times so that you have the same file with 4 different names.

Step 3. Use USB to connect. Select ‘mass storage’

Step 4. Go to E:/Resource and create a folder ‘Fonts’ [ E:/Resource/Fonts ]

Step 5. Put the above fonts (all of them) in the folder E:/Resource/Fonts

Step 6. Restart. Done !

Step 7. In case you want to go back to the default font, just delete the font folder at E:/Resource/Fonts. Simple. :)

Tried 2-3 fonts and i still prefer the default nokia font. Its a nice way to customise and once you get the perfect font i think all the effort would be worth it.

Show us some of the fonts you tried. whats your fav? :)

Heres a screenshot. Font name: Gentium.

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Change N97 product code to get the latest firmware updates

September 19th, 2009

Today we are going to change our product code. This is also known as ‘debranding’, and this will enable us to get the latest firmware updates as and when Nokia releases them. We wont have to wait for our carrier ( vodafone, 3, etc) to approve the updates.

Before we start, we would like to remind you that changing product code may void your warranty. Although you can still go back to your original product code, in case you need to send it to nokia care.

The following procedure has been done successfully by many including me. I am quite confident there wont be a problem, but still you need to be aware of the risks.

Note: We take no responsibility if things dont go as expected. We have used it, and there has been many who have done it successfully. We would try our best to help you in case of any problem.

This is what you need to do.

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N97 firmware 2.0 preview

September 3rd, 2009

The folks at thenokiablog.com got this really nice info on the upcoming N97 2.0 firmware.

Update includes :

  • New widgets.
  • Added stability.
  • Kinetic scrolling in every section.
  • More free phone (internal) memory.
  • New *updated* FaceBook application.

New firmware(v20.0.005) will be available in ‘Software Updates’ from October onwards. You can check our earlier post on How To: Check for firmware updates.

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