OK! This is my turn!!

As you all know, I got mine on the 3rd Nov, COMSAT AP set from Singtel. My set is Singapore set, I have English, B.Malaysia & Chinese as writing and phone language. For those who bought from COMSAT but doesn't have Chinese language, that measn your phones are from Middle East or Europe region. Only South East Asia region has Chinese language. My advice, for those buying AP try buy before end this month if not just buy the authorised set then. By end this month, you could even get a recond set sold as new as the phones has been around for a while esp in Singapore and Europe.

I got it expensive compared to the authorised one, I just need to add another RM100 to get an authorised one but since I cannot stand the wait, I got it before it is launched in Malaysia but I have no regrets, to me it's cheap because I really thot the price will be RM3500. Anyway, buying AP especially when you don't have any idea from which country it comes from is really a gamble. I still advice you guys to get an authorised set esp now that this phone is alraedy launched for a while

My firmware:
V10.0.021
29-09-07
RM-320
Nokia N95(12.01)

The 3rd party applications I currently have in my phone:

1. Fring
2. Windows Life
3. Google Maps
4. Coreplayer
5. Mobipocket Reader
6. Sensible Sudoku
7. Office Suite
8. Papyrus
9. ScreenSnap
10. Worms 2007
11. Opera Mini
12. Widsets

All my sliders, lights etc etc are working great, no problems (which is also thank god because it's AP you see..haha). My lens cover glass is scratched like hell but it doesnt affect the pic quality since the focus point of the camera lense is beyond the glass

The downside of this phone is the THUMBRINTS AND SMEARS. OMG!!!! The reason why I scratch my lense cover is also because I 'polish' it too much, lmfao!

Yes this is at your own risk. Wrong steps you'll brick your phone. Your AP must come from Europe instead of Asia.
To flash your firmware to the one in Asia, u need to change your product code to the ones in Asia as what eric said. Haha, good luck!

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Added on November 19, 2007, 11:47 amThis is how to do it it from N95 user in the website.
The instructions to do it is for old N95, but it's the same with N95 8GB anyway, just make sure you got the product code right for the country u want to flash the firmware to.

BUT don't hold me responsible if you brick your phone GOOD LUCK!

http://www.nokia-n95.net/how-to-s/how-to-c...uct-code-2.html

Firstly I need to point out that following the below procedure WILL invalidate both your network warranty and your Nokia warranty - you have been warned!

You will need 2 pieces of software for the product code change and upgrade - the are NSU (Nokia Software Updater) which is a Nokia approved product availble from the Nokia website http://www.nokia.co.uk/A4226014 You will also need Nemesis Service Suite (NSS) available to download here http://www.b-phreaks.co.uk/software.htm



Once you have these 2 pieces of software installed on your PC we can begin...

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions to the letter then you could seriously damage your phone, I take NO responsibility for anyone who "bricks" their phone doing this...!

BACKUP YOUR PHONE - The software update will erase everything your your phones memory so you need to back all your pictures, movies, sounds, music etc to your PC. You also need to backup your contacts to your memory card or to your PC.
Plug your phone into your PC (if you haven't already done so) and also plug it into your charger.
I would also advise at this point to disable your PC's screensaver and also set your N95 to the "general" profile.
Now launch NSS - you will see on the right of the screen that there is a section for the product code along with the buttons "read" and "write" - you need to click the "read" button in order to get your current product code.
Write this code down in case you want to return your product code to the original after the update.
Now we need to delete that product code and give your phone it's new "generic" product code... You simple erase the code on the NSS screen and input the new one into the field.

You need to pick the EURO1 product code (if you are in the UK - if not then please pick the product code that matches your country / region) and also make sure that you have the correct colour (don't ask me why!).

Type the new code into the field in NSS and click "write" - job done!
Now you just need to close NSS and open NSU (Nokia Software Updater) and follow the instructions - if you have changed code correctly then you will see your current firmware version AND a new higher firmware version available to download... Once you have started the download process DO NOT disconnect your phone / use your PC or do anything else that might interupt it!
Once you have finished updating you can then go about putting all your settings back to how you like them and putting your tunes back on the phone!
There has been some discussion over whether you should put your product code BACK to your original after the update - I don't think it will do any harm but you need to be aware that if you run NSU in the future you may well find yourself in trouble... You must use the generic product code for all future firmware updates!

It is also very unlikely that your local Nokia Service Center will notice or actually care what you have done... But they just might, so be aware!

I would also advise AGAINST restoring backups of the phone pre-update... A lot of people have restored backups no problems but some have reported problems with an unstable phone afterwards (possible software version conflicts).

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 19 2007, 11:47 AM

WISE DECISION!

Yes you can. My phone is from Comsat what... altho I know it's Singtel, it's still from Comsat in Malaysia.
To activate:

1. Go to Maps application
2. Then Option > Extra service
3. Click Add Navigation
4. Then you have to Accept a disclaimer
5. Then just click Purchase
6. Choose the region you want the navigation, it should be South East Asia for us
7. Once u select, it will check for FREE available license

IF your phone has it, you will get a message screen saying:
Trial 3 days
Free navigation license Region X 3 months.

If it is successful, later when you do the same step, it will say,you already have a license for this region.

IF your phone doesnt have the 3 mths free navigation, the message will say, you dont have and you need to buy.

It is stupid if sets from Avaxx doesnt have this. If that is the case, might as well you buy from Comsat, haha.

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Added on November 20, 2007, 6:30 pm3 authorised distributor for Nokia is Zitron, Avaxx and iMobile, right?
I dont think CSL is authorised Nokia distributor in Malaysia.

Well, I might be wrong, but if CSL is authorised, that's a cheap price you got!
But if CSL is not authorised, COMSAT AP set is cheaper now... can get for RM2200 I think?

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 20 2007, 06:30 PM

the speed is fast if you happen to surf in HSDPA areas. This is one drawback in Malaysia, HSDPA only available in certain areas in Klang valley, mainly PJ and KL.
So, if you happen to stay in area in which only Edge or GPRS available, then it is as slow as a dial up.

I dont think it will affect the battery life span (but it will drain it pretty fast) because the USB is not acting like a phone charger too. They should do that way really, other phones is able to charge when u plug your phone to USB liow. So in terms of life span, I dont think it will affect lor, unles u also put ur charger in at the same time. I was told that it is better to charge the battery when it's empty(or beep already) instead of charging it all the times.

But dont know la...

Ok, lemme show you the screensnap of the navigation license I had. I already activated it... the reason I have it cud also be that my phone is from Singapore because if you check the hardwarezone sg, all N95 8GB users could have the free 3 mths navigation Maybe you guys shud just try it and see if it works for your mobile.

First go to your Maps application, once it loads press Option > Extra Service


Then choose Add Navigation > Accept > Purchase (Don't worry, you are not purchasing when you do this)


Then select Region, I choose South East Asia. When I choose a pop up already said I already have the navigation license for this region.


So I try other regions for example for you guys. (In you guys case, click the South East Asia region, and a page with all the license, period and price will appear) Click Option > Update


In my case, I already activated my upgrade, that is why I got this.


When the first time I did it, instead of above, the screen said that I'll have 3 days trial and 3 mths navigation upgrade. I just click OK and then I automatically got the 3 months voice navigation. I know I dont pay anything because I am not asked to confirm payment etc.

TRY LAH!

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 21 2007, 05:49 PM

I think a lot of ppl already got the N95, it was only 7 mths different when they launch N95 8GB, I think a lot of N95 users dont upgrade.


U mean in china u want to use the GPS? U need to download China map first via map loader, if you don't the phone will use your data packet to download. Will cause a lot of money wor... the map is in MB size.

The voice navigation is with license. You need to buy the navigation license for China region to be able to use the voice navigation. If you dont, u can stll navigate, just that it will be like normal maps with directions.


Hmmm, I don't know la like that. You guys sure Malaysia authorised model can get the 3 mths free license e ah? But then... if your phone is AP from Europe, maybe the navigation license if for Europe region lor?


Hehehe... Good good. The chinese dictionary can be downloaded from Nokia website mah.
Your keypad dont have the chinese strokes is it?

Yup, data transfer mode, use the windows eject la, until it said safely remove device. Via PC suite i also just take out, hehe. So far no problem.
But if your phone hanged or u feel something is wrong, it's best if the phone restart itself than you have to switch off or worse take out the battery top make it off.
So, it's a good thing of your phone auto reboot when it starts to confius itself.

Hmm, xpresside... You have Tagalog as language option? Yours shud be from Asia region, cud be from Filipines... but I am not sure if filipines shud have the 3 mths free navigation. Eh, only mobile from Singapore got ah?

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Added on November 22, 2007, 12:01 pmHahah, pigcat... your nokia is ORIGINAL mah! Of course Nokia made it, not some China chaplang model... only it is not to sell in Malaysia I am sure your phone is very very original,

The only plus point buying authorised Malaysia set is the warranty mah. That's why if buy authorised got slider problem not to worry can go change, but AP set has to select carefully wor, cannot change change like that.

Pigcat, mine is with Chinese strokes, and I dont even use Chinese, haha. If we exchange, we will void the warranty. I don't have issues with the warranty because I'm pretty sure my phone works as fine. I thini it'll only rosak if I drop it on the floor or drop it in toilet bowl, hahah. Take pic show me your keypad, I take mine and show here


This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 22 2007, 12:01 PM

Yup, with Opera mini is better I agree. Altho the built in web browser is used most of the times with other functions.
Another cool one is GoYahoo Mobile, but they don't have it for N95 8GB yet, I'll install that when it's available. A friend of mine who has N95 said it's better than Opera Mini.

Regarding the difference between Mini and Mobile, apparently, Mini is a java application that runs on MIDP 1.0 and 2.0 Opera Mobile runs on the handset (just like the built in web browser) and Mini is a client server solution. I think Mobile is better because you can make it a default web browser I think, so that other functions will use it for browsing too instead of the built in. But then, it's not free lor, unless someone could find the cracked version

Here read this, the difference between Mini and Mobile: http://jp.opera.com/products/mobile/brochures/OperaMini.pdf



Ash, you can do it here: http://www.operamini.com/download/

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 22 2007, 03:45 PM

Hahaha! I bought it expensive, when it is still not launched here, it was just launched in Singapore for 1 week, I think that is why I could get the Singapore phone. So I bought it for RM2750, hahahahah! And it's an AP set somemore! But then, it looks like authorised lor... since it's from Singapore mah. But no regrets lor... so far it works very good

Hehe, like you also... if I want something, I must get it or the sky feel like falling on the head, hahahaha!

Oeh! Nice hoh! What's that inside? Is that N95 8GB casing? Don't think the casing is ori (the inside one) right?
I feel like changing my glass lense cover, scratch like hell because I polish it too hard HAHAHAH. So obsess with the fingerprints liow... tension only see all the smears and fingerprints,.. eiiii!

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Added on November 22, 2007, 3:55 pmI've been trying to do that also but seemed like it cant be done. So sien right pic so small!!! Haiyak....
Hmm... I think I wanna try resizing the pics to 240 x 320... that is the screen size, maybe it'll work. Let me try and will let u know

ADDENDUM
Ceh, kenot wor. Not full screen, it's a bit bigger la then the landscape picture you take via the phone.. but still no full screen or big enough. Maybe there is an application for it lor... hmmm... N95 the old one can have big pics ah as photo ID?

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 22 2007, 04:01 PM

Heheheh, I scratched it because i wipe it, HAHAHHAHHAH. The only thing I am thankful is, it doesnt affect my pics... because the focus point is beyond that glass cover but still annoying lor, look behind can see the scratches

yeah lor, so far I know only SE phones default big photo ID, my old Samsung D900, I need to get the picture in 240 x 320 size before it can come out big.

Eh littlediana, where u find that casing ah? it does look pretty cool lor. Pigcat, if u find it tell us where la hor..

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 22 2007, 04:27 PM

Ahh yeah lor. I think it takes a while for N95 8GB casing to come out, that good screen protector by Martin Fields also not available yet I think.

Xpresside,
Do u know what is the 3rd party software for bigger photo ID? I heard we need to use 3rd party application for it, can let us know ah?

Well on the AP, it depends... if your AP distributor buy it from a dealer in Singapore for example... the IMEI on box and phone cud be the same, just the box is opened box because ur AP distributor needs to put the warranty sticker mah.

BUT on most cases, the box is different, that is why it is not really adviceable to buy AP cos your phone can also be a recond set. And that is why for older model phones, better buy ori la... some more price also already cheaper mah.

p/s: Sometimes ah, I think la... the ori distributor can tipu... possible or not?

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Added on November 22, 2007, 6:37 pmYahooooooooo!
I already got the Full Screen Photo ID Anyone want??
Hehehehehe.... free of course. PM me!

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 22 2007, 06:37 PM

Can, you can set if you want or not.
The one I tried is this: http://www.smartphoneware.com/fscaller-for...ion-product.php

Also found this, looks better... http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/software/it...3rd_Edition.php
Heheh, wanna see if got percuma stuff, hehehe. If got will try this one too...

LOL, holycross... haiya, from the website of course buy mah! percuma one got link. Cannot post here... warez stuff has to do quiet quiet

Wah got firmware update ah? Heheh will try now, have to back up phone first

8legfreak, u can do it via your software updater in your pc suite. Got installed or not... if not install your pc suite first.

U forgot to backup ah xpress?

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Added on November 23, 2007, 12:42 amAsh, got improvement ah? That landscape screensaver corrected or not? Can view flash site already or not? There were few bugs in the bugs list we have at the old thread right? Tell us ur findings ok

Me still backing up data hahahaha. So slow, sien.



This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 23 2007, 12:42 AM

Yup! But make sure u backup ur phone first ah! If you use the pc suite that comes in the box... to back up, use the content copier.
I back up everything including my 8GB memory cos me lazy wanna reinstall all applications back etc etc... which is so slow if u have a lot of stuff already. That's why memory card easy, just take out only.

After you back up EVERYTHING, then run the software updater. Make sure you plug in also ur charger, just incase ur battery not enough, u gonna screwed the firmware update

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CORRECTION

U can just backup ur phone memory, no need back up ur 8GB memory also can.

This post has been edited by missgeek: Nov 23 2007, 01:34 AM

Is your phone AP set? Depending on which country and which firmware..
What is ur current firmware? Your region?

This firmware update is for:
V10.0.021
29-09-07
RM-320
Nokia N95(12.01)

Sometimes, if AP set let say from UK, and branded by Vodafone, the firmware update bit slow, because Vodafone usually get the update first, modify it to their liking and release it, always 2-3 updates later than the unbranded phones. I havent checked mine... Mine is also AP, but I know it's from Singtel and ppl in hardwarezone singapore who got from singtel also can update, so I expect mine can update lor.

p/s: If your phone is AP and not from this region, u can flash the firmware to be this region like pigcat did.

Ahh.. I think that is the same with Reventon. But I also think it's the same with pigcat...
Hmmm... I'm not sure lah... u can also check here. First open your battery to see your phone product code.
See instructions here: http://europe.nokia.com/link?cid=EDITORIAL_528996

I always use europe website, they are pretty uptodate...
Try see.

So sieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnn! I ANGRY NOW LIKE MAD WITCH!!!
Wanna cry also. I CANNOT UPDATE MY FIRMWARE!!! @%$%%$#^#

Sigh. How come? I have the strongest feeling that the Singtel branded phone also lock the firmware. Like Vodafone UK. Altho the it's SIM FREE, the firmware is always branded to the telco. Sieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!



Maybe I shud flash my firmware, change the product code and get the one for Malaysia, right?
I actually tried using Nemesis, but it can't detect my phone... do I need special cable??

Pigcat, you went to NCC right? They accept non warrantied phone? How much did they charge you?

HELP HELP HELP HELP!!