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February 9th, 2009, 15:08 GMT · By

Nokia Releases Firmware Update for Nokia 5800 Xpress Music

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Nokia 5800 Xpress Music sees a firmware update
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The Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia has just released a firmware update for one of the most popular handsets on the market right now, the Nokia 5800 Xpress Music. According to the news on the Web, the phone's software has been brought to version 20.0.0.12, and it is available through the Nokia Software Updater.

For the time being, there is no official word on what the firmware update consists of, yet some changes that it might include should be a smoother general operation coupled with faster screen rotations, while the playback of videos goes much better than before, especially when it comes to YouTube content, making the 5800 almost as good as a dedicated client for YouTube.

Other improvements brought by the firmware version 20.0.0.12 include new search capabilities, meaning that the 'Search' on the standby screen does not perform the operation on the phone's content only, but goes on the Internet as well. The new software update is also reported to come with the usual series of bug fixes.

Users who would like to update their devices to the latest firmware version can do so either via a PC Suite or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. A 3G or a WiFi data connection would provide better speed, more stability and reliability. Since the Nokia 5800 features data preservation capabilities, users should be able to find all their personal info in its place after the process in completed, yet making a data backup before proceeding with the update won't hurt anyone.

Those who would like to perform the update over-the-air should access the dialer on their homescreen and then enter *#0000#. The device update screen will show after this, offering information on the currently running version of the firmware. The update can then be performed via the 'Check for updates' option in the menu. Those willing to make the update through the Nokia Software Updater should go to the company's site.

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Comment #1 by: sanjeev on 15 Feb 2009, 14:26 UTC reply to this comment

Since, Nokia isn't offering (or has stopped offering) the V20 firmware upgrade, can you suggest any other 'outside' method by which we could update our 5800 to this new version?


Comment #2 by: Nirudha on 19 Feb 2009, 02:40 UTC reply to this comment

Yeah I don't seem to get this update either. Just says I have the latest firmware. Funnily enough my camera options don't have geo-tagging but the standby screen search does search the internet. If anyone can help me install the newer firmware please reply here.


Comment #3 by: Nirudha on 19 Feb 2009, 02:40 UTC reply to this comment

Yeah I don't seem to get this update either. Just says I have the latest firmware. Funnily enough my camera options don't have geo-tagging but the standby screen search does search the internet. If anyone can help me install the newer firmware please reply here.

Comment #3.1 by: fgashiondons on 11 Mar 2009, 10:52 GMT

I have updated my phone with 20.0.0.12 through nokia updater software from my PC. I have noticed some changes which are menu display, dialer display etc. I am not aware of what are the changes they have made.by the way they have added new dictionary in this release...


Comment #4 by: casper on 06 May 2009, 01:48 UTC reply to this comment

I still can't update my nokia 5800 to the latest firmware of ver 20.0.0.12
from the nokia updater... Is there other possible way to update the firmware ver.? thanks :-)


Comment #5 by: 5800rooKie on 09 May 2009, 07:01 UTC reply to this comment

Well im a Guy from Philippines, I have read some blogs about this,, I am very very concerned about this version update because Im using the same phone as you do guyz..some I've read said that only certain regions do have this updates... well i ink in my region there no given update for this version..

I hope nokia would solve this out because we(Nokia5800 XpressMusic Users whose firmware are not updated) really want to update our wares because of its dictionary and of course the new camcorder ..


i hope i could update my unit to V20 too.

ciao

God bless all


Comment #6 by: ADEL on 31 Jan 2010, 16:28 UTC reply to this comment

Hey guyz, just chill... its no so worried tht u can't update ur firmwarez, its really easy, just connect ur phone via its data cable & start d software provided u by wth its box, & start d application called Nokia Software updater. Thts its it'll install ur latsrt firmware version if any...

But i really need much better firmware tht'll make my 3.12 Mp camera better than it is... Its really worst than my nokia 6120c, 2mp. i would really luv 2 install that firmware.
But still d phone is awesome. I just luv it.. it is a Iphone Killer... ;-)

LONG LIVE NOKIA 5800-XM

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