Nokia N97

DRice

Is there anyway to remove existing scratches on the glass? I have a feeling O2 are going to be a bit of a b#####over this and arent going to give me a new handset, so i can try the fix above???

DRice

2 issues:

1) how can i get the weather report on the front screen to auto-refresh?i have to go in and "refresh data" which is kind of pointless cause when i am in there i have already seen the updated weather report, this is very annoying
2) why do i only have an Edge signnal on the phone my house? i am using o2 mobile broadband right now on my laptop with the sierra modem with 2 bars HSPA, doesnt make sense and also extrememly annoying

vibe666

i gave up using online widgets on the homescreen, they drain too much battery and they use up data allowance.

if i want to know the weather or what's going on in facebook, i'll just open those apps and check.

Johndman

Guys anyone using modded effects?

I am using a pack called ''swanky'' its sweet as,take a look:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fynEtzFjRB4


I am trying to configure files to also get these effects working too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAYJHKd1gdQ

Thor

Johndman wrote: »

Guys anyone using modded effects?

I am using a pack called ''swanky'' its sweet as,take a look:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fynEtzFjRB4


I am trying to configure files to also get these effects working too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAYJHKd1gdQ

hey man, that looks deadly!!

have you got a link for the info and download maybe, my n97 is hacked so it shouldnt be a problem installing the apps.

let me know.

Thor

Johndman wrote: »

Guys anyone using modded effects?

I am using a pack called ''swanky'' its sweet as,take a look:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fynEtzFjRB4


I am trying to configure files to also get these effects working too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAYJHKd1gdQ

scratch that,

got them. also my menu goes quicker now aswell. makes the phones menu look 10 times better.

redout

Is use of the GPS free. I ask this because everytime I open the Map app it asks to go online. Will the GPS work over in the States or need to buy extra maps ?

Pyro Boy

you don't need to go online for GPS , it can use the net if you want but you can change that option ... you can download maps for the States for free (all maps are free the navigation is what costs the money see the prices here

redout

Pyro Boy wrote: »

you don't need to go online for GPS , it can use the net if you want but you can change that option ... you can download maps for the States for free (all maps are free the navigation is what costs the money see the prices here

Thats grand. I will try turn the go online feature off. Where do I download maps for the States ?

Pyro Boy

OK the settings to turn off the net are .... click maps>options>tools>settings>internet >Go online at start-up >No

Download the maps from here http://www.nokia.ie/explore-services/maps/download you might already have some of the steps done.

redout

So if I download the maps to my phone it just saves on time as regards loading ? Did anyone else get a free 3 month trial with Eastern Europe & Balkans maps! I did and have no idea why but its in "my licenses".

Pyro Boy

redout wrote: »

So if I download the maps to my phone it just saves on time as regards loading ? Did anyone else get a free 3 month trial with Eastern Europe & Balkans maps! I did and have no idea why but its in "my licenses".

I think if you don't download them you want be able to see the map without having an internet connection ..the loading times could improve cause you don't have to wait for them to download ... they are big files and takes a while to download (I've slow net)

redout

Just downloaded some maps. Having them downloaded lets you search them maps for whatever country you downloaded whilst offline. If offline then you cant look up say USA or France. Makes sense to download I suppose as it saves money.

DRice

my widgets (except facebook) dont auto refresh, any ideas?

vibe666

redout wrote: »

Just downloaded some maps. Having them downloaded lets you search them maps for whatever country you downloaded whilst offline. If offline then you cant look up say USA or France. Makes sense to download I suppose as it saves money.

to get map data, you have two options.

1. turn on your data connection and let the nokia maps application download the map data for your immediate area on the fly, which will take time over a slow connection and use up your data allowance in your home country and will cost you a small fortune if you are using data whilst roaming (i.e. not in your own country).

DO NOT underestimate the cost of roaming data charges. whilst the EU has been forcing mobile operators to bring down the cost of roaming calls (and possibly texts) you could be charged hundreds of euros for roaming mobile data charges. if you are out of your home country, stick to wifi.

2. use nokia maps to download the maps your need from your pc at home or in the office and then use it to load them onto your phone via usb (bluetooth will be too slow so don't use that), thus saving you the costs associated with downloading them whilst you are away and costing you a small fortune.

it's a no brainer really. you have a phone with 32gb of online storage which you could use to download detailed maps of the entire world for free to use wherever and whenever you like and never even notice that they are there until you need them.

you'll get 3 months free navigation on the phone the first time you choose to use it, so make sure you pick a time when you really need to use it to take up nokia on the offer, unless you use the phone for business and don't pay for the bill, in which case you can use several premium rate sms messages to pay for it which will go on the bill.

redout

The USA map is huge - nearly 1GB. Ireland is a paltry 17MB. Downloaded the US map earlier and got to 94% and the poxy wifi went dead....... Phone nearly ended up in wall. Definitely agree makes sense to download yourself instead of using a data connection.

RVN10

Put my phone into fonemenders this morning to put generic software on it and get them to look at the camera cover problem free under warranty , 10 euro if i want tomorrow which i think aint half bad considering o2 say end of sept start of oct for a software update!!

Praetorian

End of september start of OCT. nooo the bugs are killing me now! Can someone PM me with a link on how to update it myself Muchos gracias.

Theta

vibe666 wrote: »

to get map data, you have two options.

you'll get 3 months free navigation on the phone the first time you choose to use it, so make sure you pick a time when you really need to use it to take up nokia on the offer, unless you use the phone for business and don't pay for the bill, in which case you can use several premium rate sms messages to pay for it which will go on the bill.

Its just the navigation that costs is it? You can still view your current location on a the map for free is it ?

Pyro Boy

irlmarc wrote: »

Its just the navigation that costs is it? You can still view your current location on a the map for free is it ?

Yes the navigation is the only thing that costs so you can view your current location for FREE


Though their offer for pedestrian navigation in over 60 countries for €8.99 for 2 years sounds good..

Theta

Thats alright then may aswell grab nokia maps so.

Anyone have and good addictive games?

kmart6

Just heard V 12 FW is available, only for the following though;

0576124: RM-505_APAC_AUSTRALIA Black
0576208: RM-505_APAC_AUSTRALIA White
0576129: RM-505_APAC_Bangladesh Black
0576211: RM-505_APAC_Bangladesh White
0576120: RM-505_APAC_CAMBODIA Black
0576132: RM-505_APAC_CAMBODIA White
0576128: RM-505_APAC_EMERGING ASIA Black
0576210: RM-505_APAC_EMERGING ASIA White
0575297: RM-505_APAC_HONG KONG black
0575841: RM-505_APAC_HONG KONG white
0575724: RM-505_APAC_INDIA Black
0576213: RM-505_APAC_INDIA White
0576121: RM-505_APAC_INDONESIA Black
0576133: RM-505_APAC_INDONESIA White
0576119: RM-505_APAC_MALAYSIA Black
0576131: RM-505_APAC_MALAYSIA White
0576126: RM-505_APAC_NEW ZEALAND Black
0576209: RM-505_APAC_NEW ZEALAND White
0576123: RM-505_APAC_PHILIPPINES Black
0576207: RM-505_APAC_PHILIPPINES White
0575722: RM-505_APAC_SINGAPORE Black
0576130: RM-505_APAC_SINGAPORE White
0575266: RM-505_APAC_TAIWAN black
0575829: RM-505_APAC_TAIWAN white
0575728: RM-505_APAC_THAILAND Black
0576135: RM-505_APAC_THAILAND White
0576122: RM-505_APAC_VIETNAM Black
0576212: RM-505_APAC_VIETNAM White
0576356: RM-505_EMEA_ALPS_QW Black
0576435: RM-505_EMEA_ALPS_QW White
0576364: RM-505_EMEA_BALKANS_QW Black
0576462: RM-505_EMEA_BALKANS_QW White
0576411: RM-505_EMEA_Baltian_QW Black
0576488: RM-505_EMEA_Baltian_QW White
0585556: RM-505_EMEA_Belarus_QW Black
0585574: RM-505_EMEA_Belarus_QW White
0576351: RM-505_EMEA_Benelux_FR_QW Black
0576420: RM-505_EMEA_Benelux_FR_QW White
0579050: RM-505_EMEA_Benelux_NL_QW Black
0579054: RM-505_EMEA_Benelux_NL_QW White
0579051: RM-505_EMEA_BULGARIA_QW Black
0579055: RM-505_EMEA_BULGARIA_QW White
0576410: RM-505_EMEA_CIS_QW Black
0576487: RM-505_EMEA_CIS_QW White
0581899: RM-505_EMEA_CIS_QW_2 Black
0581901: RM-505_EMEA_CIS_QW_2 White
0576366: RM-505_EMEA_CZECH_QW Black
0576468: RM-505_EMEA_CZECH_QW White
0576412: RM-505_EMEA_Estonian_QW Black
0576489: RM-505_EMEA_Estonian_QW White
0570817: RM-505_EMEA_EURO_QW1 Black
0576350: RM-505_EMEA_EURO_QW1 White
0574380: RM-505_EMEA_FRANCE_QW Black
0576423: RM-505_EMEA_FRANCE_QW White
0576355: RM-505_EMEA_GERMAN_QW Black
0576430: RM-505_EMEA_GERMAN_QW White
0576375: RM-505_EMEA_GREECE_QW Black
0576474: RM-505_EMEA_GREECE_QW White
0576377: RM-505_EMEA_HUNGARY_QW Black
0576480: RM-505_EMEA_HUNGARY_QW White
0576413: RM-505_EMEA_ISRAEL_QW Black
0576490: RM-505_EMEA_ISRAEL_QW White
0576358: RM-505_EMEA_ITALY_QW Black
0576459: RM-505_EMEA_ITALY_QW White
0579053: RM-505_EMEA_MALTA_QW Black
0579056: RM-505_EMEA_MALTA_QW White
0576406: RM-505_EMEA_MOLDOVA_QW Black
0576486: RM-505_EMEA_MOLDOVA_QW White
0576368: RM-505_EMEA_POLAND_QW Black
0576472: RM-505_EMEA_POLAND_QW White
0576363: RM-505_EMEA_PORTUGAL_QW Black
0576461: RM-505_EMEA_PORTUGAL_QW White
0576402: RM-505_EMEA_ROMANIA_QW Black
0576481: RM-505_EMEA_ROMANIA_QW White
0576403: RM-505_EMEA_RUSSIA_QW Black
0576484: RM-505_EMEA_RUSSIA_QW White
0576352: RM-505_EMEA_SCAND_QW1 Black
0576425: RM-505_EMEA_SCAND_QW1 White
0576353: RM-505_EMEA_SCAND_QW2 Black
0576428: RM-505_EMEA_SCAND_QW2 White
0576365: RM-505_EMEA_SERBIA_QW Black
0576467: RM-505_EMEA_SERBIA_QW White
0576367: RM-505_EMEA_SLOVAKIA_QW Black
0576470: RM-505_EMEA_SLOVAKIA_QW White
0576360: RM-505_EMEA_SPAIN_QW Black
0576460: RM-505_EMEA_SPAIN_QW White
0580747: RM-505_EMEA_Swiss_QW Black
0580748: RM-505_EMEA_Swiss_QW White
0576357: RM-505_EMEA_TURKEY_QW Black
0576458: RM-505_EMEA_TURKEY_QW White
0576405: RM-505_EMEA_UKRAINE_QW Black
0576485: RM-505_EMEA_UKRAINE_QW White
0576554: RM-505_MENA_ALGERIA black
0576573: RM-505_MENA_ALGERIA white
0575743: RM-505_MENA_ARABIC 1 black
0576558: RM-505_MENA_ARABIC 1 white
0576503: RM-505_MENA_ARABIC 2 black
0576569: RM-505_MENA_ARABIC 2 white
0576504: RM-505_MENA_EMBARGO NON GPS black
0576570: RM-505_MENA_EMBARGO NON GPS white
0576556: RM-505_MENA_FARSI black
0576575: RM-505_MENA_FARSI white
0576500: RM-505_MENA_KSA black
0576567: RM-505_MENA_KSA white
0576502: RM-505_MENA_LEVANT black
0580177: RM-505_MENA_LEVANT COMMON ENGLISH BLACK
0580187: RM-505_MENA_LEVANT COMMON ENGLISH WHITE
0576568: RM-505_MENA_LEVANT white
0576555: RM-505_MENA_MEA B black
0576574: RM-505_MENA_MEA B white
0576553: RM-505_MENA_NORTH AFRICA black
0576572: RM-505_MENA_NORTH AFRICA white
0576562: RM-505_MENA_SSA FRENCH Black
0576578: RM-505_MENA_SSA FRENCH White
0576560: RM-505_MENA_SSA Multi Black
0576566: RM-505_MENA_SSA Multi White
0576561: RM-505_MENA_SSA PT Black
0576577: RM-505_MENA_SSA PT White
0576559: RM-505_MENA_SSA1 Black
0576565: RM-505_MENA_SSA1 White
0576563: RM-505_MENA_SSA10 Black
0576579: RM-505_MENA_SSA10 White
0576564: RM-505_MENA_SSA11 Black
0576580: RM-505_MENA_SSA11 White
0587796: RM-505_MENA_Syria Black
0587797: RM-505_MENA_Syria White
0575744: RM-505_MENA_UAE black
0576576: RM-505_MENA_UAE white
0580749: RM-505_MENA_Venezuela black
0580750: RM-505_MENA_Venezuela white

No sign of UK yet!

vibe666

was just about to post it, i thought I might be first.

just installed the new OVI v2 beta (v.good so far, much better than v1) and it was telling me that v12 of the n97 firmware is now available to me, but of course my microUSB is gone walkabout so i can't update (don't fancy trying over BT thanks very much!).

EDIT: just snaffled one off someone at work, so gonna give it a shot now in a couple of minutes, once it's re-installed the usb drivers.

oh, and mine's a UK model with the euro generic region code, so it should be available to anyone with the same config.

Theta

Hmmm wonder why UK is always last?

SQ2

irlmarc wrote: »

Thats alright then may aswell grab nokia maps so.

Anyone have and good addictive games?

Real Football Manager is responsible for me having a very late bedtime last night...

http://nokiafanzclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/real-football-manager-edition-2009-for.html

vibe666

christ on a bike, i nearly shat one there.

I was in the middle of the firmware update on the phone and windows decides to ask if i want to "restart now" in the middle of me typing an email and not looking at the screen and it took my keypresses as a thumbs up to give me a heart attack.

purely by chance an app refused to shut down long enough to leave the shutdown sequence in a hung state long enough for the update to finish. the PC and the n97 shut down within seconds of each other.

I have a shortcut on my desktop with a "shutdown -a" command in it just for such an emergency, but by the tme i found it in amongst all the other desktop shortcuts it was too late.

literally just made it by the skin of my teeth. :eek:

too shaken to actually check and see whats new on the phone, just happy it's not a 600 euro brick at the moment.

Thor

updated about an hour ago and havent found a single difference.

infact i started getting that old blacklight not coming on issue again.

EDIT** doesnt seem to be happening, must of been just a lag issue after the update that was causing that glitch to happen again. still know sign of any difference though.

must just be a underline bug fix

kmart6

Supposedly Nokia UK always check the FW themselves again before releasing it!

vibe666

kmart6 wrote: »

Supposedly Nokia UK always check the FW themselves again before releasing it!

i'm thinking they should have done that a little bit more with v10 and v11.

kmart6

Ditto...but I'm sure they would never not release a full version unless it was seriously messed up, Nokia HQ wouldn't allow it! Atleast they're gradually getting there lol!