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April 29th, 2010, 08:09 GMT · By

Nokia 5230 Receives Firmware v20.0.005

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Nokia 5230, the budget smartphone featuring a touchscreen display that Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia delivered to the market not too long ago, has just received a new firmware solution. The update is seen as a major one, as it brings the software on the device from v12 all the way up to v20, while also packing a nice range of enhancements and new features.

According to a recent post on All About Symbian, the new firmware v20.0.005 available for the Nokia 5230 comes with a series of new applications, with updates for others, and other various improvements and fixes. Moreover, the software update offers users the possibility to enjoy kinetic scrolling in the main menu of the handset.

It seems that, even if the device was a pretty stable one, the new firmware brings even more stability to the system. Additionally, users should observe that the time applications need for opening or closing has been improved. All in all, it seems that Nokia 5230 users can now enjoy about the same features as the owners of high-end Nokia phones do, even if their device is a low cost one.

Other improvements were also added to the mix, and users report that it works like a charm. “The Ovi Sync application icon has been added to the desktop, and the music player has been improved. Kinetic scrolling has been added to the main menu UI, and the GPS code has allowed for a faster fix on your location,” a recent post on All About Symbian reads.

The Nokia 5230 comes to the market with User Data Preservation, meaning that one should find all data on the device after performing the update, yet backing up all files on the device before proceeding can prove a great option at all times. One should backup the device, just to make sure that no important files or info is lost during the firmware update. The handset can be updated either via Ovi Suite on a desktop PC, or over-the-air. As it always happens, the new software won't appear to users in all markets right from the start.

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Comment #1 by: dev on 03 May 2010, 10:10 UTC reply to this comment

The update so far has not proven to be so reliable as intended, looking at the Nokia discussion forums will quickly show how unstable some phones have become and some to a point where its simply a chore to use the phone. For example some people said that their phones rebooted after sending a sms. The rebooting problem is the main issue with this upgrade yet everything else works well. Luckily mine has not rebooted that much as others have described and I am really enjoying this phone.

If Nokia can please release an update soon that fixes the rebooting problem, this phone will prove to be one of hte best value for money phones out there!! 33hours music play, Full GPS device, and a seamless flow between functions, it trully is a great phone.


Comment #2 by: Sajal Bagchi on 09 Jul 2010, 07:34 UTC reply to this comment

Nokia 5230 really has a problem of rebooting by itself.
It often reboots when i make any changes in settings or profile.Still Nokia has not resolved this problem.


Comment #3 by: Kalyan on 11 Jul 2010, 06:09 UTC reply to this comment

Can anyone tell me how to upgrade my existing firmware version 12 to v20........any useful links would help.......and i want to do this since i hope my device gets unlocked from 3-mobile operator and have it to use in India


Comment #4 by: hak_ on 09 Dec 2010, 12:18 UTC reply to this comment

@Kalyan: use Nokia Ovi Suite.


Comment #5 by: kenzRN23 on 10 Jan 2011, 12:32 UTC reply to this comment

im having a problem regarding the update and my phone.
i update my 5230 via ovi pc suite, halfway of the update my phone suddenly restarted and freeze on white screen..
i cant use my phone anymore, i cant even turn it on..
can anyone help? please.. thanks

Comment #5.1 by: joeb on 21 Jan 2011, 23:23 GMT

pull the battery out and turn back on. i had to do this several times before it finally completed.

Comment #5.2 by: nisarg on 10 Mar 2011, 10:00 GMT

you should remove your memory card then try to switch it on


Comment #6 by: joeb on 21 Jan 2011, 23:24 UTC reply to this comment

If the phone freezes pull out the battery, and turn back on. I had to do this everal times before it completed.

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