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How to update your Nokia 5800 firmware
By Mike Browne on July 29,
 2009 at 00:00,

The Nokia 5800 is in the middle of a firmware update, taking everyone's favourite smartphone from Version 21.0.025 up to the new Firmware Version 30.0.011.C02.01. Not everyone has received the update yet but if you're curious how to go about getting it, there are two quite different ways to go about updating your   Nokia 5800 firmware – let us show you how...

The Nokia 5800 is Nokia's first touchscreen smartphone and saying it's been a smash hit is something of an understatement. As with all Nokia devices, the Nokia 5800 is on a steady update path and the latest firmware update, Version 30.0.011.C02.01.

This latest update is slowly rolling out around the world and as with all Nokia software, the update isn't released so much by region, more by serial code number on your handset. If you're not sure what you're device code number is, you'll find it on the back of the device, under the battery.

This update, and all subsequent ones, can be received through Nokia PC Suite, which is the software running on your Windows laptop, so you can simply plug your Nokia 5800 into your laptop and check for the update using the Nokia Software Updater (NSU) app.

Increasingly, we're starting to see updates come Over The Air (OTA) using the Device Update tool. If you want to use this method for getting the latest update, then simply head to the main menu by pushing the middle button on your phone.

Next, tap on Settings (this has the spanner icon) and then choose Phone and scroll down to find the Phone Management utility. Tap on this and choose Device Updates. The page that appears will tell you the latest software version for your Nokia 5800.

Now, choose the Options button in the left-hand corner of the screen and select Check For Updates. This will ask you to connect to the internet – if you're near a Wi-Fi hotspot then choose this option, otherwise you'll need to use your 3G connection, which could end up costing you money, especially if it's a large update.

Once you're connected, your Nokia 5800 will sync with the Nokia server and check to see if your phone has an update available. It may be a case that you need to check back a few times before the update arrives. The update shouldn't interfere with your files and current setup but we'd advice you always make a backup of your data before carrying out a firmware update, just to be safe.

Tags: 5800 NSU OTA Services Version 30.0.011.C02.01
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  • Motty

    A short cut to getting to the OTA updates page is to type *#0000# using the key pad!

  • kml

    does tis mean i cn stream most site???

  • Kevin

    Hi. I purchased my nokia 5800 through Virgin mobile, I believe they are NOT releasing the new firmware out. Is there a way to obtain the update through other channels. Like, can i take the handset to a Nokia phone shop and they will update it?

  • gyxter

    When I try to check updates through FOTA, my 5800 doesnt let me choose any access point. It defaults to my providers internet. Can someone help me.?:( thanks

  • John Daniel

    If I\’d known that getting my phone through Virgin mobile would then stop me getting official Nokia updates, I\’d have never got it from them in the first place. Isn\’t there some way to unlock it ?

  • shawn pope

    if any one knows whats all up dated and changed in the newest 5800 firmware update email me plz shawnpope@rocketmail.com thanx

  • Alan

    You can change your product code to update your phone, I had the same problem.

  • rhen

    gee… im now updating my 4 days old nokia 5800.. under RM356 code got it through virgin mobile cap.. It snow updating.. geez i just really hope this wont delete my files and wont do anything wrong with my files after updating…. Ill keep you posted in the result.. (fingers crossed)

  • rhen

    hey hey hey.. yeah I got it all working good after updating.. it looks a lot faster now.. thanks for this post.. I just followed the guide u gave I did mine OTA (over the air) Its easier.. thanks mate!

  • John D

    What is going on with this update. I registered with Nokia to get an email when there was an update and I have now been told my model number can get the new version but when I try either OTA or PC suite, I just get told that version 2 is the latest. What is going on, is it Virgin mobile blocking it or what. I don’t want to have to do all this changing my model number and risking voiding my warranty if I don’t have to.

  • kevin mason

    hi, i also have got the 5800 from virgin mobile,and it is now october and it still is telling me,that my version 21.0.025 is the latest,but i have an e mail from nokia saying that version 31.0.101 is available for my phone ,is anyone else on virgin and how do we get the latest fersion.thanks

  • Adrian

    If you want to be able to install new firmware versions as soon as they are installed you need to buy a sim free phone and accept that you are paying more buy not tying yourself into a supplier. If you change the product code you may well find that you have voided your warranty. Having said that I feel I should defend Virgin. I finally managed to download version 30 firmware today which is a few months after the release, but I know people with the 5800 on O2 who have not even got version 21 yet.

    Check out http://linux.sgms-centre.com/nokiafaq/branded-phones/ for details of why firmware isn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’t available to network tied handsets from day 1.

  • Reid

    Hei,I have problem with my nokia 5800 Xpress Music…..

    I have update the firmware into 50. version but I can’t play the music from my phone with the music player…,what should I do now….?