20 April 2009

New Firmware Update For Nokia 5800 XM
Selectively Available On Nokia Software Updater!

Just a quick heads up, mostly a curiosity for those of you who haven't seen post about new firmware update for Nokia 5800 over at our forum section.

Our Mawerick reported earlier today that Nokia has rolled out a long-awaited software upgrade for the Nokia 5800 which is now available through the Nokia Software Updater but only for certain product codes from APAC region.

To be a little bit more precise, firmware version 21.0.025 is currently available for following HK product codes: 0575407, 0575408, 0581337 but it should be ready for most of the generic product codes from EMEA and APAC region within the next couple of days!

As usually, software will be progressively available at the Nokia service points, so even in case you have slow dial-up internet connection you be able to get new firmware at official Nokia service points.

Unfortunately, new software isn't available as FOTA update which is by the way the best possible way of delivering software updates and it is kind strange why Nokia is not offering this update over the air.

There is no change log for now but firmware update is always recommended because it usually improves the performance and reliability and the only question that I worry about is if new software is hackable or not?

Oh yes, one more thing, Nokia 5800 has the UDP but it is anyway highly suggestible to back up your phone memory before performing a firmware update as precaution measure in case something goes wrong.