If you are using an AP set, you might wanna check your product code (accessible when you remove the battery and check the stickers). Then I suggest you refer few pages back and cross check with the E71 list of product codes. If yours aren't a Singaporean firmware, there are instructions to alter your product code to the one corresponding to a Singaporean firmware or other regions. Then come back to NUS and try again.

How about the stability of the latest firmware? I'm on firmware 100.07.76 and it's rock stable. If the latest firmware is not as stable (and it's apparently so according to some users in other forums), then it's a dilemma whether to upgrade or not.

I think it should be the same as the previous version as this is not a major update as stated by many. In fact, I encounter instability with the previous version too when too much 'stress' causes it to reset.

sometimes, not all region will have the update yet. possibly only certain region has it. So, if the region's product code u chose have it, then u can do so. As far as i know, my Singapore set no update yet.

Honestly, don't put too much hope in the camera improvements. most probably they jus change the layout of the controls.

The one thing I look forward to the new firmware is the Email settings. For now, the original settings available suck big time. Kinda limited option provided by the setup wizard. I sync with my office IMAP but seems to fail all the time, as connection cannot be established. real crap.

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Added on November 12, 2008, 3:07 pmI feel that the speakerphone is good. slightly above average. not the best of course but clear enough for me.

This post has been edited by jameslee_84: Nov 12 2008, 03:07 PM

Thank you once again jameslee_84, you're da man!

No problem.

I successfully updated my firmware, after numerous attempts though.

Will try and see if the improvements posted are real or not.

which region's firmware u use? do leave feedback bout the upgraded email settings & configuration.

i checked my phone product code and it is Singaporean firmware. my phone product code is 0560654 which it's stated in this link http://nokiae71.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/p...-codes-for-e71/ that my phone is Singaporean firmware. hmm.. I'll try to update again tonight. hopefully works.

just updated my firmware..
damn mafan..
took so long..

Yeah not to mention that I had to re-install some of the application as it didn't really 'stick'. Now my installation log is so messy. Sucks that we had to hack it in order to clear the log. Also this new firmware will break all previous hacks.

wow.... have to download 109.3mb for the software.... y didn't nokia do it in such a way where we dun have to leave our phone idle during downloading? we can always download first n install it later on our phone rite?

Hi, my dear leather case buyer. Hehe, how did u find the new firmware? Is it good? Can u make any comparison with the old Email setup/configuration? Anyway, which region is your firmware from?

Will the backup feature possible to restore everything after updating the firmware? or do I have to reinstall most of the programs?

juz owned a new e71 ap set made in finland black metal with TIM telco logo..(Telecom Italia Mobile) feeling kinda a weird since my e71 r europe set.. ap set warranty by pasific(ams) =)

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Added on November 13, 2008, 3:34 amso do my gf too!! i juz bought for her too!! e71 white metal with singtel logo.. warranty by pasific(ams)...both of us r e71 user!! so guyz pls guide us since this is our first e-series!!

This post has been edited by rayzs: Nov 13 2008, 03:34 AM

U very lucky to get the Finland set bro. Its the first grade. Best set available. But y never get another leather case for your gf? The red leather case look rather hip and chic for female user.

how to check which region?
u mean the nokia email? or the message box email?
cos my nokia email sudah kong.
cant load up at all.. had to reinstall..

If it would allow you to download and install at a later date, that means you will have the ROM images. Also it doesn't want regular consumers to choose to upgrade/downgrade ROM versions (although you will need Phoenix). The safer way is to download and straight upload to your phone for upgrade.

Honestly speaking, I do not think there are any grade differentiation by looking at the country of origin. Obviously Nokia has started outsourcing assembly process to other countries but you will all expect the same level of quality from Nokia. Although, I will have to agree that parts may be sourced from different vendors/subcontractors of the region of origin, the range of quality is ultimately decided by Nokia.

I think this has been discussed and put into rest before.

Region of origin is derived from the Product Code sticker located at the battery compartment of your phone. Cross check that code with E71 product code database. Refer few pages back for the link.

grrr.. still can't update..try so many times already. no choice, need to send to nokia service center but they will charge RM50 for firmware update cause mine is AP set.