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N96 v12.x Firmware update

53 replies · 30,080 views · Started 07 November 2008

seki 07 Nov 2008, 00:00

according to Ricky at mobileguru.com there's a new N96 firmware update floating about .. "not for Euro" ?? according to his video blog.

So hopefully you folks who've been moaning about v11 will see good things shortly. 😊

Biggzy 07 Nov 2008, 10:42

theres a v12 fw executable file iv seen to use with phoenix so it is legit, just gota wait around 2 weeks.

bubs999 07 Nov 2008, 16:58

I got a text from "My Nokia" today saying that there is new firmware out for my phone (I'm allready on the V11 software though)

bubs999 07 Nov 2008, 20:20

I checked with NSU and I am on the most current firmware. It may have been to tell me O2 have released a new firmware, as thats my original product code

Flip95 10 Nov 2008, 19:22

I've downloaded Nokia_firmware_RM-247_EMEA_12.035_v04.00EFAJQROM.exe and installed using Phoenix.

It took a few goes and eventually worked using the "dead" flash mode, with the phone turned off - and switching it on when prompted by Phoenix.

Dare I say it, phone seems a little bit faster even TomTom appears more responsive.

Oh, and all my settings were saved. Phone numbers, access points etc.

Any q's - i'll be happy to try and answer.

bubs999 13 Nov 2008, 13:15

buxz777 wrote:flip

how are you finding te v12 firmware please share with us

any screenshots

Just checked with my phone (not locked to anything) and V12 isn't available

No idea where the other poster got theirs, as the link further up is to a hack site and not legitimate

buxz777 13 Nov 2008, 16:29

bubs

someone has leaked v12 firmware and it has been uploaded to rapidshare and torrents across the web

if people know how , using flash software you will be able to flash the handset with that v12 that has been leaked

acording to the other user he has flashed his phone via phoneix with v12 -- it isnt avalible via nsu for around 1 week now maybe less maybe more but it should be coming very soon if the file has been leaked

if he has flashed his device i would like to know his comments on the v12 as ive heard it is supposed to be quite a big firmware update for the n96

saj0n1 13 Nov 2008, 18:58

Do you have to change product code to flash with pheonix?

also can you post some results for this firmware?

speed, battery life improvments?

also does the navi wheel work now?

Biggzy 13 Nov 2008, 20:45

so far the changes are:
faster UI
no lagging
faster cam opening
63mb free ram on boot
faster bootup time
maps is now wk39
and realplayer is a new version

thats all i know so far

N73Me_2007 14 Nov 2008, 06:14

Biggzy wrote:so far the changes are:
faster UI
no lagging
faster cam opening
63mb free ram on boot
faster bootup time
maps is now wk39
and realplayer is a new version

thats all i know so far

sweet Thanks

now i just gota update my phone now.

Flip95 14 Nov 2008, 12:30

Phone feels considerably quicker to respond to everything. Slicker, don't know how else to describe it.

Real player version is now reporting :
S60 HX cvs_cays221_20080910:05:00:00utc 10 Sep 2008 21:23

Not had a single crash since I applied the update, I don't think i've even rebooted to be honest.

Phone has been used for a 380 mile round trip with TomTom, many phone calls - surfing the .net via Wireless & 3G.

All I can say is ... apply the update with Phoenix, it is worth it. The firmware feels legit - and if it isn't I don't care 'cos it works a treat!

Someone asked for photo's - what do you photo's of? The menu's don't appear any different.

kyd4200 14 Nov 2008, 18:17

Flip95 wrote:Check your e-mail ...

😊


Hi mate,

if you dont mind could you send me the instructions aswell please, been stuck with this phone for a week now and have not been able to use it....it sooo buggy.

Cheers!
😊

Flip95 14 Nov 2008, 18:23

kyd4200 wrote:Hi mate,

if you dont mind could you send me the instructions aswell please, been stuck with this phone for a week now and have not been able to use it....it sooo buggy.

Cheers!
😊

:icon14:

saj0n1 14 Nov 2008, 18:26

Flip95 wrote:Check your e-mail ...

😊

Thanks, Tried and failed lol

Problem is I've got Vista X64, tried using vmware to create a xp system and installed everything in order but wont install all the drivers so not takin the chance...........

Flip95 14 Nov 2008, 18:31

saj0n1 wrote:Thanks, Tried and failed lol

Problem is I've got Vista X64, tried using vmware to create a xp system and installed everything in order but wont install all the drivers so not takin the chance...........

C'mon ... what sort of nerd are you? 😊

Download a bootable linux CD, make a 20Gb partition on your existing drive, do a dual boot, install XP, install SP3, install phoenix. Rockin.

You'll have a new phone quicker than you can say Antidisestablishmentarianism.

How far are you from Liverpool?

saj0n1 14 Nov 2008, 18:38

Flip95 wrote:C'mon ... what sort of nerd are you? 😊

Download a bootable linux CD, make a 20Gb partition on your existing drive, do a dual boot, install XP, install SP3, install phoenix. Rockin.

You'll have a new phone quicker than you can say Antidisestablishmentarianism.

How far are you from Liverpool?

Too far.................. that all sounds dead easy lol

localnet 15 Nov 2008, 10:08

Biggzy wrote:so far the changes are:
faster UI
no lagging
faster cam opening
63mb free ram on boot
faster bootup time
maps is now wk39
and realplayer is a new version

thats all i know so far

Dear Friend,

Please give a step by step instructions to update the 12.035 firmware.

Best Regards
APPU

HoundDog 18 Nov 2008, 13:24

My new shiny N96 arrived yesterday from Vodafone, first thing I did was change the product code using NSS and up grade the firmware to version 12 using Phoenix, it all went very smoothly.

I can't compare what it like before, but the upgrade is not as scary as it seems.

buggsbeny 18 Nov 2008, 16:05

i'm on v11.101 nokia n96 ... :icon13::icon13::icon13::icon13:😡😡

how do i update to v12.035 ?

regards,
Benoit.

N/A 18 Nov 2008, 16:59

You update by using Nokia Software Updater (NSU) from http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate

If NSU says a new(er) version is not available, then you wait and try again later until it becomes available for your country/region, or operator/network (if you have an operator customized device).