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Nokia 5800 v40 Firmware Changelog + Videos

on January 14, 2010 – 12:54 am23 Comments

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.

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  • Harsha

    Wow. That’s a really great news. I’ve been waiting for it for a long time. Thanks Nokia.

  • http://tshrjain.co.cc tshrjain

    I was very satisfied with the new firmware, but not totally satisfies as menu and apps still don’t have KS
    Nokia did a great job after a long wait!
    i also added my video:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30RY4sumpOc

  • Johnpaul

    Hi today i updated the firmware by NSU.When i searched update via OTA i got the message that no updates are available. But NSU worked for me.
    After the update my 5800 Feels fresh. I loved the kinetic scrolling. Now its very easy to access my contacts.
    Thank you Nokia!

  • NJ

    Nice to see all the changes that this firmware has added.
    But When I am going for the new screen that is introduced it is adding a black line in between the contact bar and the music bar.
    Any body else facing the similar issue.

  • Maher

    Update is available through OVI Suite, just updated my device.

    Still i kinda like the old contact/telephone buttons on the home screen (that are now available if you’re in Shorcuts Bar mode)

    Overall i’m satisfied.

    NJ, i’m not facing this problem, no black line between the contacts and music bars

  • yasir

    is this update released in india yet ?
    if yes , my phone shows no updates available .
    i’ve also tried it through ovi suite n nokia software updater!!!!

    help me out

  • Anonymous

    There is diffinately no new homescreen like the 5530, its a great update which does include kinetic scolling. The screen is also more touch sensitive and responsive.

  • Anthony

    I have downloaded the update to my computer and when I try to update my phone it says Internal Error after about 5 seconds of trying to install. Could someone help me?

  • joe10155

    available via OTA in Lebanon since january 14

  • ksra

    yes its available in india. use nokia software updater

  • Gareth

    @ NJ ,

    Since doing the update to V40, I’ve also noticed two thin black lines on my homescreen – on just above and one just below the shortcuts. This is quite noticeable when you have a light coloured wallpaper – it wasn’t there with the old firmware.

  • Adarsh

    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….!!!

  • http://3g.zinadoo.mobi Zaki

    yes its available in india. use latest version of nokia software updater.

  • David

    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?

  • Rakesh M

    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.

  • Neo

    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.

  • jester

    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

  • ben10

    @Jester
    install a diff OS. Or take it to Nokia Care if you’re still in warranty. :) )

    Also from Philippines. Still no v40 here. :( (

  • jORGE

    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.

  • Alvin_5800

    @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???

  • 5800_User

    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. >:(

  • yuhenyo

    gamitin nyo yung nss. kaso ma void yung warranty nyo.

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