Nokia N95 (Unlocking & Tips)

[Strzelecki]

I have had my N95 since it's release day on T-Mobile. Been a great phone, not really had a the battery life problems many people have reported. I did crack the screen however as it is not protected by hard plastic, like on some Sony phones. Bought a new screen online and fitted it myself, which was pretty easy (it uses torx T5 screws not T6 like everywhere online says.

I've installed quite a few apps. Use Tomtom 6 mobile instead of Nokia maps as it's so much better (although it doesn't work with the built in GPS!). Also using the Sandisk 4GB card and that works fine.
Installed the opera browser but it was only a trial. Stick v12 firmware on it and got rid of the web 'n' walk stuff. Only crashed it once on this firmware. Also put the messenger live app on it and can now check my Hotmail account. I also had a DivX player for it but it got corrupted when I upgraded the firmware and I can't remember where I found it.
When I'm at home the phone automatically logs on to my Sipgate account so I make calls over VOIP via my broadband connection. This is great as the signal is pretty poor for most networks at my house.
I also have a Qnap NAS that has a upnp media server on it so I can send the photos on the phone straight to it via wifi.

[Tezcatlipoca]

It finally came yesterday

Seems good so far.


It's got the version 11 firmware on it. I did check the Nokia Software Updater, but it seems T-Mobile haven't yet approved their branded version of the v12 firmware, as it said my N95 was up to date.

Have read stuff about unbranding (with nemesis?), changing the product code to some sort of generic one, & then upgrading to the generic v12 firmware.

Bit wary of that though, if it could be classed as voiding the warranty with T-Mobile, or cause any other issues if I ever needed to return the phone.

[Russ]

It arrived? Aw Matt you must be so proud, it's beautiful

</bloke moment>

It's not worth flashing to get V12 mate as it would indeed invalidate the warranty and you risk bricking it. V11 works just fine as long as you're not planning on using the Maps application.

[Tezcatlipoca]

It is a lovely phone, isn't it

Yeah, I think I will stick with the official T-Mobile v11.

Don't wanna risk screwing the phone up, or losing the warranty.



Not used a Nokia in years (old 5510 I think it was!), but still very easy to use & get to grips with.

[Tezcatlipoca]

Installed the "Sky Anytime on Mobile" application earlier. Quite good. News headlines etc., plus a mobile version of the Sky EPG... with Remote Record. Handy.


Also gave the Lego NXT Mobile Application a try... used the N95 as a Bluetooth remote control for my NXT robot... sent it scuttling around the room. Cool.

[Russ]

There is so much you can do with it - I even used it as my modem for a while, was getting a 1.6meg download speed with HSDPA.

[Tezcatlipoca]

The T-Mobile branded v12 firmware is now available - upgraded last night

[Derek]

Any major differences with it compared to V11?

[Bob]

Originally Posted by Matt D

The T-Mobile branded v12 firmware is now available - upgraded last night

I assume this is through the Nokia site?

Or is there some other way of getting it apart from the above?

I am hoping for a fix that will stop it getting stuck on WLAN even when you disconnect (this is usually because the net has stopped working). I'm on O2 btw...

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by Derek S

Any major differences with it compared to V11?

Yup.

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/forum...ad.php?t=58226

Originally Posted by stuclark @ allaboutsymbian.com

Version 12.0.0.013
19-06-07
RM-159

Official Nokia changelog
Not yet known

Known fixes
Camera bug: sharpness stuck to hard is fixed

Changes
A-GPS (assisted GPS) now implemented
Music playback continues after using voicedial
Screensaver kicks in after 5 seconds (by defualy)
Music volume seems increased
Phone takes approx. 30 seconds longer to boot
3.5G now displayed when using HSDPA

Known problems
Bluetooth still doesn't work well with many car kits

New problems (regressions)
Not yet known

Assisted GPS locks on so much quicker!

Originally Posted by Bob

I assume this is through the Nokia site?

Or is there some other way of getting it apart from the above?

I am hoping for a fix that will stop it getting stuck on WLAN even when you disconnect (this is usually because the net has stopped working). I'm on O2 btw...

Yeah, via the Nokia Software Updater.


If O2 hasn't yet approved the O2 branded v12 firmware for release, then the only way to do it is to unbrand your N95 & then update it with the generic v12 firmware. Can be risky apparently, & also can void the Nokia warranty, & operator insurance, etc.

http://www.n95users.com/forum/genera...html#post35045



I had some funny WLAN issues... fixed it by going to Tools > Settings > Connection > Wireless LAN > Options > Advanced Settings, & then set Automatic Configutation to "Disabled", so that I could then set Power Saving to "Disabled".

[Bob]

Cheers Matt. I'll see if that makes any difference. Other than that, the phone behaves itself

[Russ]

Just updated mine - can't really see any difference

[Tezcatlipoca]

Tried the GPS?


With Assisted GPS, I can now even get a quick lock indoors, rather than standing outside for five minutes or something.

Needs the Access Point defined in Tools > Settings > General > Positioning > Positioning Server, plus Assisted GPS needs to be ticked in Tools > Settings > General > Positioning > Positioning Methods.


Not noticed anything else particularly different yet, apart from the "3.5G" display.

[Russ]

Yeah I noticed the gps locking on a LOT quicker than normal but I've never found it a patch on tomtom so I don't use it.

[Tezcatlipoca]

Some news -

Google Maps for mobiles has been updated, & now supports the N95's internal GPS

http://www.google.com/gmm