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Nokia C7 Official

There’s a post over at Nokia Discussions indicating that PR1.2 is now live for the N8-00, C7-00 and C6-01.

Here’s the post from Nokia:

We have released a voluntary software update for Nokia Symbian^3 smartphones primarily to address a synchronization issue identified in a limited  number of Nokia smartphones using Mail for Exchange on Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Service Pack 1.

We listen to people’s feedback and continue to constantly improve the user experience of our smartphones with software updates.  While we are working to make available the next software version, which will provide a renewed user experience, including new browser, refreshed widgets and home screen as well as many other performance enhancements, we released this software to quickly resolve a potential issue affecting our business users.

The software update will be available through the on-the-device Software Update or using Ovi Suite. The roll-out schedule will be determined operator by operator, market by market.

Q:  What is new with this software update? What are the benefits?
A:   The primary reason for releasing this update is to address a Mail for Exchange synchronization issue. It will also include a new version of Ovi Store as well as a new version of Ovi Maps (SR6), adding visibility to subways, trams and trains, real-time traffic, safety alerts, visibility to parking and petrol stations, speed limit warnings, and improved search and location sharing capabilities.
Q: How can I update the software on my Symbian device?

A: Go to Applications > Software update or Applications-> Tools –> Software update (depending on which model you have) on your device and download the update there over the air. You can use WiFi to avoid any additional data costs. It’s also possible to update software via Ovi Suite. (As for all electronic devices we recommend to do regular backups in case you need to restore your data.)

Q: Will the software update be pushed to users?

A: No, this is a voluntary software update. Users who have signed up with MyNokia or enabled the software update auto-check will get a notification about the update on their homescreen and will be able to download the new software from the Software updater in their device, if and when the update is available for them.

Q: Why does the Symbian device variant in country X not have the SW update yet? What is your roll-out schedule?

A: We first publish standard non-customised versions of the software. Country (SIM-free) and operator versions will be following soon. You can check if an update is available for you from Nokia Care.

pS: As this is an optional release we have some countries & operators that are not taking this version!

Q: I’m on a SIM-locked device with operator X, they are not offering the update. My MfE is not synching. What can I do?

A: We will offer this update content also as part of the PR2 software.

Q: How can I check if I have the latest SW?

A: Go to Applications > Software update (N8, E7) / Applications > Tools > Software update (C6-01, C7), on your device and see if there are any updates available.

Q: Is the rollout of PR2 affected by this?

A: We’ve announced we will introduce significant improvements for the Symbian UI during the first half of 2011. That schedule remains unchanged.

Q: You have promised a new SW with browser and portrait QWERTY. Why are those not available in this release?

A: We hope that consumers will be very excited as we continue to enhance our smartphone experience in 2011.  We are not stopping here but there are further improvements on the way.  We anticipate the software to be available in the summer.


Check out this new Nokia X2-01 TV ad from Nokia Philippines.


Nokia CTIA Symbian^3Nokia promised to continue supporting Symbian^3, and this is now materializing when they’ve sent out invites to an event where they’ll announce a new Symbian^3 device. March 21st is the date when we’ll see the next Nokia devie hit the U.S. CTIA Wireless starts on March 22nd, so this is a perfect time to announce a new device.

Both the Nokia X7 and the T-Mobile C7 are rumored to be announced. Our educated guess is that it will be the Nokia X7, since the C7 isn’t really a ‘new’ device needing an own announcement.


There’s nothing more rewarding for an update freak like me, but to notice that your phone has received a new firmware. Better yet, our review unit of the Nokia E7-00 received a new firmware! The new firmware is the long awaited PR1.1 for the E7. The exact version is 14.002. Fire up the Software Update tool to get it (or call *#0000#).


Here’s a video from the Daily Mobile forum showing you the Nokia C7-00 running the PR2.0 firmware that was spotted on Navifirm a few days ago.


Symbian^3 UI update

Marc Driessen, Nokia Benelux product manager, spilled out some new details of what the next big Symbian update will bring with it. As some of you might remember, Symbian^4 is not part of the roadmap anymore, but some of these features will be moved to Symbian^3 instead.

S^3 will receive a pull-down status bar on the top (much like the one seen in Android); new flexible widgets; a simplified navigation bar below; and a better menu system.

The rumored big Symbian update is scheduled to go live as early as this fall! Amazing news for current E7, C7 and N8 owners!


Nokia C5-04

A mysterious Nokia device today leaked to the world-wide-web. It looks much like the Nokia C5-03, but with an added slide-out keyboard.

Could this be the Nokia C5-04 that appeared in the Ovi Store late last month?


Nokia Big Screen

Nokia today made the Nokia Big Screen application publically available in the Ovi Store. Go and get it while it’s hot! :)

With Nokia Big Screen, you can:

  • Show your photos and videos in high definition on your TV screen
  • Listen to music from your phone on your home audio system
  • View song lyrics in karaoke style and watch videos with subtitles
  • Play music on the background while you browse your photos
  • Enjoy a photo slideshow with music of your choice (change the direction with left/right arrow keys)
  • Screen saver activates after a minute’s idle time to protect your TV
  • Use your phone as an entertainment hub you can take everywhere with you

 Note! This application is provided for personal use of legally obtained content only.

Once you’ve installed Nokia Big Screen on your phone, just connect the phone to your TV with an HDMI cable and the application opens automatically. Use the application from the phone touch display or by wirelessly connecting a Bluetooth keyboard or Wii Remote to your phone.