Updating the firmware of the Nokia N96

I finally solved the incessant hanging & mysterious rebooting of my Nokia N96 — by updating the firmware. I knew it was something I should have done the moment I got this phone. Goes to show what my real priorities are (i.e., finding a theme).

To update the firmware:

  1. 1. Go to Menu > Tools > Utilities > Device Manager
  2. 2. Go to Options > Check for updates
  3. 3. Install update

It goes without saying that you need to backup your phone before you do any firmware upgrades. Mine worked without a hitch. But then again, you’ll never know.


Comments

4 responses to “Updating the firmware of the Nokia N96”

  1. You did it over the air? That’s another advantage N series has to other phone models.

  2. Chette Soriano Avatar
    Chette Soriano

    [b]@Kenn[/b]: Yup! I couldn’t do this with my Nokia E90. I had to do it from my computer.

  3. brendonalpart Avatar
    brendonalpart

    I knew it was something I should have done the moment I got this phone. Goes to show what my real priorities are (i.e., finding a theme).

  4. Very useful source, thanks.

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