hello, does anyone know where to purchase original softwares for the n97.. like adobe pdf reader? but if possible without a credit card.. even better a shop location? thank you.

hi, just wanna get some suggestions from fellow n97 users here. Can u suggest any lather case for the phone? Good quality n quite protective. Colour is not a matter but if there are choices then it would be great. And not make the size super thick. If can let me know the price as well. Thanks in advance.

There is some new update in software update app. Such as a memory organiser which free up more phone memory. Go check it out.

Actually mine had "dramas" like the other users too.. somehow unistalling certain things made mine ok. But its different softwares for different phones. e.g: mine was windows live messenger. so far 100% reboot (touch wood) without formatting E: and so forth. But before i used to get all this hangs all the time. So now its serving me well.. my next concern is paint job.. but thats not such a matter for now. Minimal peels.

I dun know if anyone gave this tips, but for me (no promises):

BEFORE rebooting:

1) I change the theme and wallpaper to default (usually black)

2) I change my USB connection type to PC Suite

3) I use HANDY TASKMAN to shutdown or kill all processes accept HOME SCR. and MENU

4) Then i close HANDY RASKMAN (not hide or minimise)

(For me [touch wood again]) 100% reboot all the time without removing battery and so forth.

APPs I found (or think) gave me problems:

1) Windows Live Messenger
2) Boingo App Unistaller
3) Theoretically any app that changes the GUI or needs lots of RAM to start during reboot

As for my setup: I'm on v20 with all default widgets (cause thats wats important to me) and even using Garmin latest

Ps: To save a significant amount of RAM (besides the usuall told by other websites)

1) After reboot, use HANDY TASKMAN to close all apps (can see the list in the software)

2)Off theme effect in theme selection page

Hope this contributes =)

but in ur case did you try this? dun use hard restart first.. just try restarting again n again maybe removing memory card then removing the battery suddenly at different intervals of the restart? i do that b4 and sometimes 50% it starts back.. only thing is time consuming..

ya if i'm in ur place it'll be a four-finger reset for my phone and a one-finger salute to nokia...

i think you better just go NCC to update for u..

but i dun think you can update anywhere else accept 3rd party softwares maybe..

the worst part is there is not one single 100% working formula to ensure this phone boots up everytime. its like any single problem could be a cause.. haiz...

oh no no, so far mine (touch all the wood in the world is fine too) but b4 this it was hard reset almost every 2-4 days. somehow now its settled down by its self hehe

can anyone tell me where i can buy a back cover for the n97? Or if anyone hear is selling it? And the original stylus as well. Please if can state price. Thank you.

yes i think. Should be no problem

oh you mean the setting on the phone? I guess not. I was thinking on the router.

just wanna let u all know... i called nokia service center in 1U, they willing to change my scratched lens, the silver paint and buttons, and the metal rim.. they said will take few hours.. so anyone did this b4?

ok i'll go get it fixed.. better one guy go there and get a nice crap story from them rather then all.. but i might not go so sonn.. might wait for a little more to peel off.. hehehe

hi anyone here selling the back plate for n 97.. black.. or know where to get it pls let me know.. thanks.

"No Gateway" message solution and IP/DNS setting

[Someone once asked how to set the IP and DNS address before so below is the solution]

For N97 go Destinations --> Access Points (that you use) ---> Options [Edit] ---> Options [Advanced Settings] ---> IPv4 settings or IPv6 if you are using that. You can even enter proxy server address here..

Below is taken from nokia forum----------------------------------------------

Listed below are solutions which have worked in the past for those getting a "No gateway" message when trying to connect to a wlan.

1. Check to see if MAC filtering is enabled on your router, if it is, you will need to add the MAC address of your phone to the "allowed" list. Use the code *#62209526# to get your phones MAC address.

2. On your pc/laptop, click on Start>Run and type ipconfig/all and note the settings for:

a) Subnet Mask
b) Default Gateway
c) DNS Servers

Now, on your Phone settings: Goto Menu>tools>settings>connection>access points. Select your WLAN access point and go to Advanced settings then IPv4 settings.

IP address: Start with the Default Gateway IP and change the last number to something else. Do not use the same IP as Gateway of any of your pc's.
For Subnet mask and Default gateway use the same as on PC
For DNS address: Change to user defined and enter same settings as on PC

3. Check for firmware updates for your router and install if there is one.

4. Try different channel settings on your router.

5. Disable WirelessLAN Power saving mode. To do this, goto Tools>Settings>Connection>Wireless LAN>Options>Advanced settings>Automatic configuration>change>Power saving, set this to disabled.

6. Disabling QoS (Quality of Service) has been known to resolve this issue on some routers.

update done... at last.. didnt hard reset.. all nice as normal.. should i REALLY REALLY do a hard reset?