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N97 & N97 Mini gets new firmware!

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:44:46 +0000

Nokia N97 firmware is now updated to v30.0.016, and N97 Mini firmware is updated to v20.0.016. These updates are available both via Nokia Software Updater and OTA.

Nokia releases its firmwares region wise, if you dont receive the new firmware – check back in few days time. No changelog is released as of now.

How To: Check for firmware updates

How To: Change N97 product code to get the latest firmware updates

Dont forget to backup your phone before installing the new firmware.

If you want to find out all the latest news about the Nokia N97 and some fantastic accessories for this mobile, then visit Dial A Phone today and check out the N97 page.

Update:Sorry guys. Nokia having problem with their online firmware checking site. No firmware updates available rite now.

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Testing N97 Battery Part 2

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:01:03 +0000

There has been loads of complaints about the N97 battery. Our last post – Nokia N97 Battery – received a lot of comments and so i thought of doing a log of how many hours a fully recharged N97 battery can last. Here are the results.

From 100% to 0% – Total time: 2 days 5 hours [53 hours]

Usage:
Internet: 1 hour 10 mins
Calls: 105 mins
Message(text): 65
Pics with flash on: 10
Video capture: 4 mins
Music with headfone: 1 hour
Various mobile apps: 30 mins

Even though this is relatively lite usage, 2 days plus is very good. Will check how it does with heavy usage and add it here sometime soon. Should be a minimum of 24+ hours.

Some basic tips:

1. Close apps which are not required. makes your phone faster as well.

2. I know N97 has been promoted as an internet device, but staying online all the time drains your phone battery real fast. What can we do now? Dont stay connected online all the time. Avoid using PUSH for emails.

3. Auto dim your phone when in standby or use the side clicker.

Hope these helps. And folks please do share your comments on how you manage your n97 battery. How often do you recharge?

N97 update: Memory Reorganiser 1.0

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:13:30 +0000

Theres a new software update for N97 – Memory Reorganiser 1.0. Download it from Menu -> Applications -> Software Update. You need to run Memory reorganiser from Applications. It will auto remove itself after the first run.

I havent noticed any major improvement. To be fair to nokia, i dont run too many apps at one time. Guess others will notice the change. Let us know how you feel about the new update.

One of our twitter friends @netcitizen “Got 10 mb of C drive using the reorganizer” .. which is real good.

As always, follow us on twitter for all the latest updates – @nokian97blog

Convert videos for your N97

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:33:28 +0000

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:

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. =)

How To: Change Font #N97

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:46:59 +0000

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.

Change N97 product code to get the latest firmware updates

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:38:08 +0000

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.

Before we start, select your new product code. list here.

Create a FULL BACKUP of your phone.
Download Nemesis Service Suite. Install.
Connect your N97 using USB. Close Nokia PC suite.
Open Nemesis Service Suite
Click on the magnifying glass icon ( top right corner )
Click on ‘Phone info’ and then ‘Read’
The product code you now see can be edited. Replace it with the product code you selected earlier . Tick ‘enable’ (right of product code ) and then click on ‘write’.
DONE ! you just changed your product code. =) Yeah, its that easy.
Just to check if it has been done correctly, click on the ‘read’ tab .. you will now see your new product code.
Restart.

You are now ready to update to the latest firmware !

Heres something imp.

If at anytime, either after changing product code or after updating to the latest firmware, your phones side lock doesnt work or the hardware stops working; restart.

Even though i dont know a single person who needed this, but still for your info. If your N97 gets bricked, you can do a hard reset. Check our earlier post on how to do a hard reset. And then restore your phone from the backup you have taken in step 1.

New major N97 firmware update coming up in october. Its got kinetic scrolling and loads of other changes. excited. =)

Big thanks to richardhula and Amir of n97fanatics.com. Have a look at their alternate way of debranding N97. Even though its a lot of steps, but if this doesnt work, you can surely give that a try.

Waiting for your comments

N97 firmware 2.0 preview

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:51:15 +0000

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.

How To: Check for firmware updates #N97

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:51:22 +0000

One thing which am sure you must have faced with the release of new firmware updates is its unavailability in many parts of this planet. Apparently its not Nokias fault that everyone doesnt get the firmware update at the same time.

From Nokia FAQ:

Please note that your mobile service provider, operator, or carrier may not have approved the latest Nokia device firmware available.

Nokia produces many different variants of each product (for different countries and languages) and not all variants have the latest Nokia device firmware. It is our priority to update all variants as quickly as possible, and we apologize for any delay. New software may become available at a later date, however, so please check back soon.

The best thing you can do is go to Nokia Softwate Update Checker and check for your device specific updates. Mostly you will get the new firmware after 7-10 days of its release.

Hope that helps.

How To: Hard reset N97

NokiaN97Blog.Com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:51:07 +0000

The most imp thing before hard reseting your N97 : Take a full backup.

The hard reset completely erases everything you have on the internal memory (including settings), but doesnt touch anything on the mass memory. So if you want to format your mass memory, go to Applications -> Office -> File Manager then enter your mass memory. Select Options->Format Mass Memory.

Switch off your N97 and press these four buttons together for few seconds (till you get a white screen on your phone). If done correctly, the first screen you will get is ‘Select your country’.

Power Button + Space Bar + Caps Shift Bar + Delete button

Dont forget to backup all your settings and data before hard reseting your N97.