New 6600 Firmware (5.27)

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#1928 26-Jul-2004 09:57

Looks like nokia have released a new firmware version for the 6600.
The last upgrade didn't do a whole heap, but this one seems to have a number of important changes.
Summary on my site, and a more detailed list of changes here (below the Italian blurb).

So does anyone know the best place to get a phone flashed with an upgrade in Auckland, New Zealand? I tried the place down on Fanshaw street last time, but they seemed pretty clueless. I'm happy to pay for the service.

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#7419 27-Jul-2004 12:24

Before I go calling an anonymous number, can you tell me who that is?
Will they just tell me to bugger off unless I have a problem with the phone?

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#7421 27-Jul-2004 12:26

Cool thanks muchly!

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#7430 28-Jul-2004 01:15

Doubt It, I asked MFR to reflash my 6600 in april and they said they did not "offer this kind of service" im not sure if they meant for a 6600 but since i spend one K for the phone I would expect some customer service, so I had to send it to Australia. Isnt that nice?

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#7432 28-Jul-2004 07:27

Urrrgh did you send it? How long did it take?

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#7439 28-Jul-2004 12:34

5 weeks, someone I know sent a p900 and it took 9 weeks!!!

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#7440 28-Jul-2004 12:56

Oh godammit how stupid....!!
All I want is the fix in 5.27 so that ringtones aren't reduced in volume when you turn 'Vibrate' on.

Maybe I should buy a flashing cable from eBay and start charging people $5 for the service?!?

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#7453 29-Jul-2004 00:00

how can I check my firmware version?(6600)

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#7455 29-Jul-2004 09:28

Just type *#0000# at the main phone screen.
The top line should say something like "V 3.42.1", meaning version 3.42, build 1.

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#7458 29-Jul-2004 13:39

it says:

V 4.09.1
26-02-04
NHL-10

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#7459 29-Jul-2004 13:46

Yeah, as far as I know the versions on most phones are 3.42 (like mine) 4.09 (like yours) and the new one (5.27).

Needless to say, I'd like to get mine a wee bit more up to date :(

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#7467 30-Jul-2004 16:23

Okay, I did call Mobile Fone Repair in Auckland.
Apparently they will do firmware upgrades for about $30. Takes an hour or so.

Only problem is they only have 4.09 :(

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#7468 30-Jul-2004 17:15

thats good news :)

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#10683 4-Dec-2004 02:45

Ben,

i am thinking of getting my 6600 with gps, i see that you have 6600 with holux, how was it, are you happy? if not, what other brand would you recommend?
Thank you very much.

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#10685 4-Dec-2004 09:13

Yeah the holux works great for me. No problems at all.

The only watch-out is that while the holux has what looks like a USB port, if you want to use it with a cable (say connected to your laptop instead of the 6600), you need to buy a special serial cable for about US$30.

Otherwise, it worked great with the 6600 out of the box. I used PowerNavigator software from Symbianware which was also a good fit.

Not sure how the other GPS's perform, but the holux was pretty much the cheapest I could find from a reputable dealer (semsons.com).

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#10690 4-Dec-2004 11:02

Ben,

i ordered nokia 6620 and i am hoping getting sometime within few days, i was wondering how's speakerphone using holux gps? is it loud enough to hear them or you have addiotional hard ware? i heard you get lost connection due to tree branches blocking satelite gps? does power navigator give you voice turn by turn ?

thanks

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