Nokia 5800 v40 Firmware Changelog + Videos
The Nokia 5800 just got a firmware update to v40.0.005 . Many 5800 users across the world have been waiting for a long time for this update. Here is the change log for the v40 firmware for the Nokia 5800
- Kinectic Scrolling everywhere except: main menu, application menu, browser
- Homescreen similar to that of 5530 with 20 contacts.
- Removed the alphanumeric keypad in landscape version, now when we turned the phone alphanumeric portrait changes to full QWERTY
- New screen alarm, but only when the screen is locked
- Ovi Contacts installed
- Improved application “Updating Applications”, which also renames Upgrade SW;
- The application “Data transfer” was also implemented in “Settings”
- Real Player Updated to 12 October 2009
- Touch more responsive
- Improved stability
- NOT HACKABLE!!
Thanks to Siraj for the tip
Here are couple of videos which show the changes
via DailyMobile
Its really nice to see Nokia bring a major firmware update for a phone which was launched in 2008 . Looks like the update is available only via NSU for now.
I’m from India….When I first got this information about 5800 Firmware update..I started looking to install it in my Tube thorough many Channels….I guess it’s not released in India….Every time I try to get updates from my Phone it says no updates ….What the Hell is this…..!!!…..If yes where can I get my Software update….
Plz someone help me out of this….!!!
yes its available in india. use latest version of nokia software updater.
Hi , im from Ireland and I cannot get this update anywhere on the internet and i don’t know what the nokia software updater is ect.
Could someone help me?
I have changed the product code to get firmware v40 for my 5800. It was successful.
I used NSS V1.0.38.15 to change the product code.
Earlier my product code was 0575590. Now I have changed to Euro Red.
No issues found, more over Now I am a satisfied customer though I am using 5800 for the past whole 1 yr. Really a good stable and useful firmware update.
Go for it. Its really worth.
Does this firmware have TV OUT?? As i have seen in newer 5800 that TV-OUT option is no more available. My phone currently has v31 and it does have TV OUT option.
hello, im from philippines
can somebody help me to update my nokia 5800
i can’t update cause my O.S is windows 7 the software updater is not supported in my o.s
please
right click on the software file and choose properties, then click on Compatibility tab, check on “Run this program in compatibility mode for”, here you can choose under which OS simulated run.
@Jester
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install a diff OS. Or take it to Nokia Care if you’re still in warranty.
Also from Philippines. Still no v40 here.
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@jester
did u try to change the product code of your nokia 5800?? I think if you change the product code and it failed, your nokia device’s warranty is void..
@ben10
I’m also from the philippines and I’m 2 months in the waiting line for the v40 update here.. OMG,, when will the update be available here..
Do you think if I take it to nokia care center, will they update my nokia 5800 to v40 themselves???
What is nokia doing ? I’m from Philippines and I haven’t updated my 5800 yet, please do an action nokia, there is a lot of 5800 users here in philippines that is waiting for the v40 update. >:(
gamitin nyo yung nss. kaso ma void yung warranty nyo.