New firmware update is now available for 5800 XM (ver 30.0.011)

Few days back a new firmware update was released for the Nokia 5800 XM. Version number is 30.0.011, but unfortunately this does not include the much anticipated kinetic scrolling feature or the new home screen. Those updates are most likely to be included with a later update.

For me the update was not available thorugh the Nokia Software Updater program (RM-356), Therefore I had to use the OTA (Over the Air) service. OTA update is available on the phone itself; Bring up the number pad > type *#0000# (this will bring up the firmware information page) > options > Check for updates. The update is around 4.5MB so watch out for the data charge, I did it over Wi-Fi using my normal internet connection.

Overall there are no visible changes, but the phone seems to be faster, menus are more responsive and quicker. So I think it is a worthwhile upgrade.

When I upgraded all my installed applications (even those installed on the phone memory) , contacts and SMS messages were all intact. This is somewhat strange since when I normally use the Nokia software updater program, everything is deleted..

I did not hack the phone afterwards because all the applications were left there, but I hear you can use the latest HalloOX2 to hack v30 if you want.

¤--bACarDi--¤ said:

They don't give any update for my poor N93

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N93 came out 3 years ago right? So whatever firmware bugs they had must've been fixed already. Besides, the phone is discontinued now, so you can't expect any new updates from Nokia anymore .

Kowalski said:

NSU aken update karanna thama ba ne ....dan oka awilla godak kal ne

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Ow sathiyak dekak wage wenawa. OTA try kalada ? Mathath NSU weda kale naa, but OTA weda.

Kowalski said:

OTA ganna widiyak na ban mama phones walin net yan na yanna patan gaththoth keliya thamai issara normal 3G phone akakin witharak 2500+ awa...HSDPA walin kiyak eida 1mbps ne

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Wireless network ekak hoyaganna puluwan nam hari. Laptop ekak thiyanawanam adhoc wi-fi network ekak hadala eka through puluwan.

buddhikamh said:

Hey hav u faced any problems after new fw ?

cos i see in some forums there r small bugs, like when u set alarm, it will ring about 3mins later than u set. It affects mainly when u set it day b4 or so it seems.

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I use my phone as the primary alarm to get up every day; however I normally don’t check the exact time it rings. Anyways, I’ll check it and let you know.

buddhikamh said:

sometimes my browsers (built-in & opera mini) just qiots while scrolling. is it fixed in the new fw ?

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Yeah I also had that problem. So far I didn’t notice it with the new firmware, but then again even before it wasn’t happening regularly. That too I have to check before saying anything for sure.

buddhikamh said:

Also is there a significant performance increase ?

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Well, I wouldn't say significant; but there is a noticeable difference.

buddhikamh said:

Hey hav u faced any problems after new fw ?

cos i see in some forums there r small bugs, like when u set alarm, it will ring about 3mins later than u set. It affects mainly when u set it day b4 or so it seems.

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Yes, there is a bug. I noticed it yesterday and today. Alarm rings 3 mins later.