Nokia Firmware DIY Update service

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It has been troublesome sending in your phone to the service centre to get the latest firmware flashed in.

Nokia introduce a DIY update service that allows users to update their own phone at home via the internet. It is somewhat like Windows Update service where it connects to a server, downloads the latest firmware and update the phone remotely.

You can download the tool here.

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Update via PC
Follow these step-by-step instructions to download phone software updates, also known as firmware updates, for your Nokia phone.
Step 1: Get Started
Requirements

• Windows 2000 (SP3 or later) or Windows XP (SP1 or SP2)
• Administration rights on the PC while installing
• Internet connection (broadband highly recommended)
• USB connection between PC and phone (use a compatible Nokia cable)
• Phone switched on and in general profile, SIM card inserted
• Charger connection to power source

Step 2: Download Nokia Software Updater
Download the Nokia Software Updater installation file below. Then select "run" from the dialog box that appears. After installing you can update your phone software.
Note: This PC software only needs to be downloaded once, and can be used each time you check for available firmware updates.

• Nokia Software Updater (Exe file, 14.6 MB)

Step 3: Check for firmware updates
After installing the Nokia Software Updater, connect your phone to your PC via Nokia cable. The Nokia Software Updater will guide you through the phone software update process.



Important:
Personal data such as contacts, photos and messages stored in the phone memory will be deleted during phone software update. It is strongly recommended that you back up this data to your PC or memory card.
For help on how to back-up your phone data to a memory card or PC, please see your phone user guide.

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Phone update FAQ
Questions before you download? Trouble installing? Try our FAQ >>

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Has anyone tried? How is it? What is your verdict?

[Dazz]

It doesn't like my phone, Nokia 6280, every time i open the program it disconnects my phone from the PC, every time i quit the program the PC picks my phone back up.

[wollyka]

Nice it is about time! SE had this service for some phones for quite some time now!
too bad i don't have a supported nokia phone now :p