The N95 8GB gets ASR!
Published by Steve Litchfield at 14:15 UTC, April 17th 2008
The Nokia N95 8GB just got a firmware update, to v20.0.016 (from v15). Apart from a few bug fixes and optimisations, the main changes are the addition of Automatic Screen Rotation (driven by the accelerometer, as on the N82) and support for more Bluetooth headsets. See below for details and comments.
Yes, the darling of Nokia's S60 range, the N95 8GB [hold the me-too comments for older devices, please, I'm sure there are plenty of updates planned for them too during April and May], has received another firmware upgrade. If you have an unlocked/unbranded N95 8GB then plug it into Nokia Software Update and you should see v20.0.016 waiting for you.
The usual sync/backup procedures are needed before updating, since User Data Preservation is not yet in place, although I've a hunch that v20 puts the foundations of UDP in place, so that v21 might be a 'lossless' upgrade(?)
What's new in v20.0.016:
- Automatic screen rotation, driven by the accelerometer, as on the N82
- Browser and Wi-Fi bug fixes
Of note is that Nokia Maps 2.0 still isn't included, neither (surprisingly) is the N-Gage game client... Hmmm....
If you notice anything new, or can confirm any of my hunches, please comment below!
Steve Litchfield
Categories: Hardware, Miscellaneous
Platforms: S60 3rd Edition
News Discussion
Unregistered
Can ASR be done on the standard N95???
Arcade
Hey, can anyone give some more info on the Bluetooth headsets thing ?
Bosambo
They can...but they won't
Unregistered
For a momenet I thought you have something new Steve :)
It is quite an old "news" we got and publish full change log few weeks ago?
It is quite an old "news" we got and publish full change log few weeks ago?
MaciekBora
Darn it! No UDP!?
Unregistered
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Hey, can anyone give some more info on the Bluetooth headsets thing ?
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Originally Posted by SF
Last but not less important, the Nokia N95 is the first S60 phone with support for A2DP/AVRCP profiles, sure N91 has the A2DP but it lacks AVRCP and therefore A2DP isn't very handy on this phone because you can enjoy music wirelessly but you can't control it remotely.
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Unregistered
If the "foundations" of UDP had been layed down, surely it would have been mentioned in Teo's changelog.
Unregistered
the "combo memory" mentioned in Teo's changelog is probably the foundation for Udp, which we'll find in the next update.
Glad it's out for euro codes as i updated on a obscure product code and have had issues with both the download app and the silent profile shortcut using # not working.
Will reinstall with the euro code.
Glad it's out for euro codes as i updated on a obscure product code and have had issues with both the download app and the silent profile shortcut using # not working.
Will reinstall with the euro code.
slitchfield
@Unregistered: No, this is new news, v20 firmware was effectively just vapourware for most N95 8GBs until lunchtime today. Today was the big release for most of the Euro product codes! 8-)
Unregistered
Teo mentioned that the combo memory wouldn't benefit us(the end user) in any way so I doubt it has anything to do with UDP.
Unregistered
"If the "foundations" of UDP had been layed down, surely it would have been mentioned in Teo's changelog."
The n82 came with but never advertised with UDP until the first update(and no change log ever mentioned it). Probably the same kind of situation.
I don't really agree with this firmware as vaporware before today. It exists and can be updated at service points. It just wasn't on available on NSU.
Since the Black N82 comes with v20 already, does it exist since it shipped before the update NSU update?
The n82 came with but never advertised with UDP until the first update(and no change log ever mentioned it). Probably the same kind of situation.
I don't really agree with this firmware as vaporware before today. It exists and can be updated at service points. It just wasn't on available on NSU.
Since the Black N82 comes with v20 already, does it exist since it shipped before the update NSU update?
Unregistered
If I remember correctly, Teo didn't post any changelogs for the N82 until the recent one for V20, but I may be wrong.
The firmware was infact available for many N95 8GBs via NSU for a long time now. Take for instance the UK Country Variation N95 8GB.
The firmware was infact available for many N95 8GBs via NSU for a long time now. Take for instance the UK Country Variation N95 8GB.
Unregistered
This seems like a relatively minor update. Do you think it's worth it? I already have rotate me installed and it can take me about 5 hours to reinstall all my apps and settings after a firmware update. What do you reckon?
Unregistered
Does Nokia internet radio work with the new firmware on WLAN? I keep getting "Connection Timed Out"
Unregistered
If you're happy with Rotateme and aren't experiencing problems it would be tempting to stay put. I went from V11 on my new N95 8GB handset, and fortunately the hack still works on this firmware (worth thinking about when weighing up the update - I probably won't update this handset again because I would imagine Nokia will close the hack down in their next firmware).
Ratkat
This firmware has been available on Euro 1 handset 01.01 for a few days now, I did mine last Saturday via NSU, perhaps they then removed it for a few days like the E90?
Unregistered
anyone have any idea when Maps 2.0 is officially out? Its already on Ads for new Nokia Devices
Unregistered
One new little thing that I have noticed already is that the Gps Positioning has been improved.
instead of the default bars that were very hard to see, they are now white outlines and white boxes. Makes it much easier to see if you are getting a fix.
the other annoyance for me was fact that I have two ngages now, some apps just dissapeared, and that both shareonline and maps reverted to earlier versions.
Maps updated fine to the version 2 however, and my reg code came over for naviation as well, so nothing major to complain about.
other comments here.. http://www.wolfcat.com.au/randomrants/?p=17
instead of the default bars that were very hard to see, they are now white outlines and white boxes. Makes it much easier to see if you are getting a fix.
the other annoyance for me was fact that I have two ngages now, some apps just dissapeared, and that both shareonline and maps reverted to earlier versions.
Maps updated fine to the version 2 however, and my reg code came over for naviation as well, so nothing major to complain about.
other comments here.. http://www.wolfcat.com.au/randomrants/?p=17
Unregistered
Mosh client doesn't work with the update.
hargs48
After this V20 update does the "old menu" style appear and stay permanent...I hope not...:icon13:
mtlexec
Wifi browsing seems to be working with less glitches. I would get connection errors at time and they don't appear anymore. Browsing if smoother. The doubled Ngage is anothing though
whatleydude
Dude,
Has the memory speed increased?
I have problems recording video straight to mass memory.
The image freezes etc - the only work around is to record to Phone Memory.
Which is a pain to say the least.
Would you (or someone) be able to check please?
Has the memory speed increased?
I have problems recording video straight to mass memory.
The image freezes etc - the only work around is to record to Phone Memory.
Which is a pain to say the least.
Would you (or someone) be able to check please?
Unregistered
@whatleydude
I had this problem when I updated from v11 to v15. What you need to do is reinstall the firmware again. It should fix the problem... To cut a long story short I still had some minor issues after reinstalling v15 firmware again. The video cam no longer stuttered but on some rare occasions the phone would take minutes to save a picture/video/"do a task" etc and at most other times it took seconds which is the norm speed.
Now I've upgraded again to v20 firmware everything seems to be running perfectly. Fingers X
I don't know why it effects some handset and doesn't others. Nokia screwed something up... If you google for "n95 8gb video stuttering firmware" you'll find others who have experienced this problem.
I had this problem when I updated from v11 to v15. What you need to do is reinstall the firmware again. It should fix the problem... To cut a long story short I still had some minor issues after reinstalling v15 firmware again. The video cam no longer stuttered but on some rare occasions the phone would take minutes to save a picture/video/"do a task" etc and at most other times it took seconds which is the norm speed.
Now I've upgraded again to v20 firmware everything seems to be running perfectly. Fingers X
I don't know why it effects some handset and doesn't others. Nokia screwed something up... If you google for "n95 8gb video stuttering firmware" you'll find others who have experienced this problem.
Unregistered
Great nokia startup seems to me slower and alarm clock is not working if phone is off.
I will downgrade.
I will downgrade.
Unregistered
Hi,
1) Does standard camera application have geotagging feature (like N82)?
2) What's the exact version number of Nokia Maps application pre-installed on the device? Is it still v1.2 wk48 b01?
BR
1) Does standard camera application have geotagging feature (like N82)?
2) What's the exact version number of Nokia Maps application pre-installed on the device? Is it still v1.2 wk48 b01?
BR