Nokia N95 firmware unofficial changelog, v12.0.013
July 7, 2007
Updated 2007-07-19
These are my initial observations (thus not an official changelog) running the new firmware (v12.0.0.013) on the Nokia N95:
- The phone is generally faster.
- The gallery seems to be loading quicker.
- A-GPS support included (quicker at receiving and locking GPS signals) Enable using Tools > Settings > General > Positioning > Positioning Server & define the access point you want.
- Tracking and auto-tracks still works in Maps, but the new mapping software is NOT updated (the new mapview, GPS-status and data estimation not available but you can update the mapping software yourself).
- Camera sharpness bug fixed.
- Safari web browser updated in several areas. The toolbar still works, but you have to hold the d-pad down a bit longer to get the tool bar to pop up.
- The blue and white ‘default’ theme has been removed.
SomeMany people report that key presses won’t work sporadically!- Name of contacts are not displayed depending on if you have saved the phone number with international prefix or not.
- WLAN is more stable.
- Flash is still 2.0.
- RAM optimized?
- The signal metre shows "3.5G" when connected by HSDPA (also known as turbo 3G) and of course "3G" when connected to UMTA.
- You can now zoom images in the gallery up to 800%, previously you could only zoom to 50%
All in all the update seems to contain many bugs. I recommend everyone not updated yet to wait until further notice.
Please report other changes in the forum.
Nokia N95 firmware update, v12.0.013
July 6, 2007
Nokia has just released a new firmware update for the N95. It’s now available via the Nokia Software Updater, this time it’s version 12.0.013. You can download it and install it by reading my How to: upgrade your Nokia N95 firmware article. I’m not entirely sure about what this update does yet, but it has been confirmed that it does indeed include the Assisted-GPS which I wrote about earlier.
Get the update, install it and let me know what you liked and didn’t like. I’ll publish a change list as soon as I have all the details.
New Nokia N95 comes with 8Gb memory card
July 5, 2007
Update! Read the update on the 8gb nokia n95 post!
I found some news about the Nokia N95. This is something we’ve all waited for, the black Nokia N95 Music Edition(?). Maximus at Just another mobile phone blog found this XML file at Nokia’s site describing the new coming N95 model, ready to battle against Apple’s iPhone and Sony Ericsson’s W960. Not much else information can be found in the file.
Rumor is this is not the Nokia N95 Music edition, but a gaming/multimedia phone renamed by developers to protect the name (could it be a new N-gage device?).
If you have more information on this or the Nokia N82, please contact me via the forum.
New software added
July 4, 2007
Mobile Media Center Beta
Mobile Media Center 2.5 is the cool way to enjoy the photos, songs and videos stored on your computer. Wherever you are, you can listen to your favorite tunes. Or trade photos and videos with your friends. These files are automatically compresses into a mobile file size to avoid long downloads. It’s fast. It’s fun. And it’s free!
Mobile Media Center lets you access media files on your computer via your smart phone. Not sure if you have a smart phone? Well if your phone connects to the Internet, can surf and play MP3 and video files - then you have a smart phone (in our opinion ;-)). Mobile Media Center is compatible with all mobile data networks (like, amongst others, GPRS, EDGE, 3G and WIFI) and more than 100 different wireless handsets. You can use your own mobile provider.
Show off anytime and anywhere!
Enjoy your photos, videos and songs. Share with friends and family. Never be bored again Hate waiting around? Stream your favorite music and video files to your smart phone. Feel good always Feeling down? Access vacation memories, your favorite songs and cheer up!
Requirements: mobile internet access
Compatible Devices: Nokia 6600, Nokia 6680, Nokia 9300, Nokia 9500, Nokia E50 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E60 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61(S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N70, Nokia N73 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N80 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N93 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N95 (S60 3rd Edition), Samsung SGH-D720
superTORCH 2.1 CANDLE + TEXT 
superTORCH, our great all-in-one mobile emergency and communication solution comes with an incredible new feature now: CANDLE LIGHT for romantic moments!
Plus: amaze your friends with 2 simple TRICKS! Activate “CANDLE MODE” with the “candle” icon then push “down” to simulate blowing-out or move handset sideways after pushing “left” or “right” briefly! Practice the trick for a few minutes then perform it in front of your frinds: they will be astonished!
And what about the “old” features?!.. Okay, let’s see what do we have here…
1) TEXT DISPLAY - icon “A”: Invaluable tool in situations where you can see each other but can not talk to your partner! Enter your text, press ‘>’ and show your mobile screen to him or her! Use it in loud bars, company meetings, in your car, in hospitals, trains, buses, elevators, office buildings - everywhere!
2) TORCH MODES: You’re lost in the dark and desperately trying to call help? Why not turn your mobile phone into an emergency torch and give visual signals? Choose from several torch modes: continuous, blinking, 911-style, strobe etc. You’d like to find a keyhole in the dark or you’ve even lost your keys in the grass? Use your mobile phone as a torch! You may want to warn or call people who can not hear you? Give them blinking signals! Set color and torch mode individually! Works with both portrait and landscape displays.
Important notice: this software requires that FlashLite 1.1 is installed on your mobile! Make sure your mobile is able to play it before ordering!
Requirements: FlashLite 1.1
Compatible Devices: Nokia 3230, Nokia 3250 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 5500d (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 6260, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7650, Nokia E50 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E60 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61(S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61i, Nokia E62 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E65, Nokia E70 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-Gage QD, Nokia N70, Nokia N71 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N72, Nokia N73 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N80 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N90, Nokia N91 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N95 (S60 3rd Edition), Panasonic X700, Panasonic X800, Samsung SGH-D720, Samsung SGH-D730, SendoX, Siemens SX1
Gamelion Global Race: Raging Thunder, Symbian 3D game
July 2, 2007
Global race is a racing game which takes full advantage of the new Nokia E90 Communicator’s processing power and the 800×360-pixel screen running at 40 frames per second!
Global Race is a racing game designed for the Nokia E90 Communicator with innovative GPS features. Global Race is a gut-churning, tire burning racer developed for a broad range of mobile platforms and handheld devices. Race against time and your opponents in this fast paced and exhilarating coin-op style racing game. This game allows you to control over some of the most extreme muscle cars in the world, on a variety of tracks set in different beautifully realized environments. Global Race is a mobile implementation of Gamelion’s global racing community. The community offers many exciting features for racing fans, including track editor and other tools for user-generated content, web games and multiplayer between web and mobile.The game offers three different cars, the Frog, the Cheetah or the Shark, all with different attributes in classical arcade style to fit your driving style and to adapt to the chosen racecourse.
