Nokia 5800 Firmware Update Version v40.0.005

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By Mike Browne on January 14,

2010 at 00:00,

The Nokia 5800 has started to receive a firmware update, taking it from version 31.0.101 and we're happy to say this is something a little more than a service update. Is this the update we've all been waiting for that will bring kinetic scrolling and the same UI as the Nokia X6 and Nokia 5530 XpressMusic? Join us after the jump to find out more about the Nokia 5800 firmware v40.0.005 update...

The Nokia 5800 has sold over eight million handsets in the 11 months it has been on-sale and in recent months owners have been getting a little vocal about updates – largely the fact that we hadn't seen one for a while and that the device still lacked kinetic scrolling.

Check out our Nokia 5800 review

Well, the good news is that the Nokia 5800 Firmware Update Version v40.0.005 brings with it not only the much wanted/needed kinetic scrolling update but also gives users the same Homescreen that has been seen on the Nokia X6 and Nokia 5530 XpressMusic smartphones. This means you'll be able to add up to 20 contacts using the scrolling Contact bar, as well as have a far more optimised homescreen.

We've not had our update yet but are waiting eagerly for it to appear. In the meantime, check out the changelog and if you've already received the update, let us know if you've noticed anything different, in the Comments below.

Nokia 5800 Firmware v40 Changelog:

* Kinetic scrolling

* Home style widget with Nokia 5530

* if you rotate the phone horizontally, it automatically activates the QWERTY keyboard

* Refresh Icons “Sharing Online”, “Configuring Accessories”, “Configure Phone”

* Improved application “Updating Applications”, which also renames Upgrade SW

* The application “Data transfer” was also implemented in “Settings”

* Real Player Updated

* Touch more responsive

* Slide to Unlock during call

* Improved stability

* New contact & music widget

* Kinetic Scrolling is not available in main menu, application menu, browser.

* Home Screen similar to that of Nokia 5530

* 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

* New screen incoming call, also only when the screen is locked

* Ovi Contacts installed

* In the settings menu there is a new icon for ‘Phone Switch’

Via: tech-buzz

Tags: 5800 firmware update Nokia v40.0.005

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kevin

hi
i need help before i updated my phone for the new firmware
can i use any themes if i got the new firmware 40.0.005 on my phone????

thanks
sat101

hi guys, V40.0.005 update is dependent on product code which can be located under the battery compartment. If your product code is not supported, nokia server will not give you the update.
sat101

this website would help.

http://nokia.nigelcoldwell.co.uk/firmware.htm
Vijay

Guys, I have just updated the software to V 40.0.005. Finally we have got the kinetic Scrolling which is very helpful for the 8 and 16 GB cards. Also the home screen resembles to that of 5530. New feature includes the New OVI Map 3.0. Overall a satisfactory move by Nokia. Appreciate Nokia for hearing the pleas of all the 5800 users.

Friends from India, do not waste time on Over the Air update as it won’t work. You can simply visit the authorised ASC and get the version updated as was in my case.
chiranjib

don’t know if it is my imagination but i think with this new update the phone is eating up more power.
Tim

sat101 i followed the instructions, and managed to \"change the product code\". but when i run the NSU it only detects my current software version and tells me that \"there are no updates for your phone available\". I tried with various codes (like 3 or 4) and the result remained the same. I wonder if there is some additional options that need to be set properly or it\’s me who\’s doing something wrong? When i returned to the original Product Code afterwards the updates reappeared, but i couldnt update to 40.0.005 once again.
sriram

Only v30.0.011 in India..I don’t know why Nokia is delaying to release that in India..Even the cheaper phones like 5230 and samsung corby series, has kinetic scrolling and is much more stable than 5800..thats what irritating..Me,my friends who owns high-end Nokia mobile phones are not satisfied..since they are delaying we lost our interest in these phone and the phone becomes very old when they release latest firmware..no use..there is no value for our money..
http://www.maxtorweb.com maxtor

I updated my 5800 (from bangalore ) with this new version 15 days back… every thing is superb. I guess it has also fixed the phone hanging issue i used to have before. I took some time for me to figure out how to answer a call when its locked.. but now i know that like the KS .. was the only thing my phone was missing…
Amir

hi,
i cannot update my 5800music express type RM-356 firmware, i currently using v 21.0.025 but nokia website says the latest version is 40.0.005. i was unable to update using *#0000#->options->check for updates. it says that no update available. i tried to update using nokia pc suit nokia software updater. ive updatet the nokia software updater using version 01.08.010.40008. and this software says im up to date but nokia website says im not.
what should i do?
by the way, my product code is: 0575378
Ryan

im not sure about any other country, but for all of you in india the software update is only available at eh nokia care center……..so go for it…………
http://www.tamilg.com tamil

I love 5800 nokia
duan

i also cannot update to v40…it say “no update available”
i try view the solution that sat101 post..but i not confidence to try it.
so have some one try it?? successful??
Tom$ki

Look, if your phone is saying that there isn’t a newer update than V31 than it’s obvious that Nokia hasn’t officially released V40 for that model. This means if you put the pre-release update on your phone it is likely that it won’t be fully functional. So just wait for the official release and stop being so impatient.
Rob

Same problem here – Type RM-356 ans only shows update V3.1…just gonna have to wait until nokia pulls their fingers out!
fusin

Hey Rob!

It’s your mobile service provider’s fault that you can’t download it. You have to download a program (sorry i don’t know the name of the program) and with this stuff, you can change your mobile phone mobile service number (product code) to another one, which allow you to install the new firmware. after the install you change back the number and that’s all you can use your phone again with the new firmware!
http://thesymbianblog.com/2009/07/02/how-to-change-the-product-code-on-a-n97-nokia-5800/ there you can find everything about how you can do it! i hope this help you!
surfer06

Was on T-Mobile V31, when checked via NSU V40 not available on T-Mobile. Update would probably be available around April/ May. Had to de-brand the handset via NSS (google it). V40 works perfectly now. Be aware de-branding may invalidate your warranty!
Anurudda

I purchase a Nokia XM 5800 RM356. (Srilanka) it s having the update v30.0.011. wgen i searched from phone it said “no update” . but after searchin from comp it said available version is – 31.0.101.
What has happened to V 40 ???
SANJU

I WANT TO UPDATE MY NOKIA 5800 WITH V40 FIRMWARE ……………….IT IS AVAILABLE OR NOT ????? ITS SHOWING 30 FIRMWARE
Lovers10111

Hi Guys,

I GOT IT TO WORK,

I also had a similar problem, i couldn’t update my firmware as i was on v31, and NSU kept on saying there are no updates. So i followed the suggestion made by @fusin, thanks man it worked, i downloaded the Nemises application on the url he sent and updated my phones product code, thereafter I used NSU to check for updates and it brought back v40 …. amazing.. get yourself one too

Now you have no excuse that you can’t update your phone

Regards
Evans

omg, i just updated my 5800, but nothing happened to my home screen ): kinetic scrolling works fine though. and i typed in *#0000# to check, and it said my current version is V4. please help mee ): i realy want the new home screen.
Niren

Hi! I want to buy a new Nokia 5800 in India. Is it coming preinstalled with the updated firmware version v40.0.005 or should I update it after purchase?
Niren

I am at present staying in USA and will return to India after a month. I am planning to buy Nokia 5800(unlocked) through Nokia online Store in the US to use it in India. Is it advisable to do so? Will the new phone come with updated firmware v40.0.005.
adrian

hi all;

i\’ve updated my software version too, and after reading the above comment, i find out that i have the same problem with ulwur

some clips can only be played for few seconds, and then the video freezes, while the sound keeps playing till the end

if there\’s no other one that have this symptom, perhaps something crashed when i was updating the software, and it\’s not the defect of the new software. by the way i updated my phone software from nokia care center, so i guess i\’ll go back there and try to solve the problem

beside of that, everything is cool and much better than the older version software
theXdude

Well here\’s the thing i live in dubai but i simply cant get the update!! i have v 21.0.025 and its FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i want the new one 40!!!!
pls help
Mohammad Reza

Hey, I updated my phone to 40, it`s brilliant but when I want to answer first I have to unlock by button then use screen button to silent or answer.
drew

hi guys,

do you know when will the version 40 will be available to philippines?
Malik

Hi , It all depends on the Product Code of your mobile, All product code of 0575590 will have to wait for some more time before V40 can be updated. If you are having Product code 0573797 then u can easily get ur hands on this V40..till then tough luck
drew

i dont have a product code of 0575590, but i cant able to update my version. damn it. i just brought this phone last week. because of kinectic scrolling.
FinKeijo

I updated my 5800 and now it stays connected to my home wlan all the time, even if I exit the connection the phone just connects it again! I didn’t have this problem before. It connected to my home wlan only when I used applications that need internet.
I guess it’s not a big problem but it must use a lot of battery and I want to avoid that. How can I get it to end the connection (automatically) after I stop using the internet applications?
Malik

Hey Drew, If you already have a kinectic scorlling then you must have the latest version.. What version is your phone showing up?
For all.. For a new featured Phone, there is a new tech upgraded called “fota” which is the easiest way to upgrade you firmware.. In the little old models they do not have this tech … Till it comes enjoy with what you have
kayc

why i download the latest firmware but when i install to phone still the v30 version ?
sam123

hugh sucess with the firmware update!

nokia has done it again with the well throught about new home screen from the 5230.

keep it up nokia!!!
noagenda

When is vodafone going to get around to implementing the new version, we are still stuck at V21, Vodafone tech support have no timeline for software updates
Dax

Am I the only one to be somewhat underwhelmed by this? Yes, the kinetic scroll in Contacts and especially in Music is very good. But not being able to use it in text messages because it just highlights text for copy/pasting? Don’t like that much. If you get long texts, KS would be very useful.

As for the homescreen, I can get a Contacts bar and keep my shortcuts, albeit at the bottom, but I don’t want email notification so switched that off…no option to replace it with anything useful though, like text message previews, or, as with the old firmware, the day/next day diary events. No KS through Application Icons either as it just selects the icon at first touch. Definitely unimpressed with the Homescreen and it’s lack of customization, unless I’m missing something.

Found the Contacts Widget (which seems to be, to a cynical mind, geared toward getting people onto Ovi software suite rather than PC Suite, which is far superior IMO); no idea what the new Music widget is.

Landscape maps are a definite improvement, although the program does now shut down randomly.

It’s a definite step in the right direction, but I have to say it feels a little half-hearted. Could have been MUCH better, but that said, I’ll still take my 5800 over an iPhone ANY day of the week!
Dax

Another bug I\\\’ve found is that videos now don\\\’t play at all if you use the seek bar to skip part of the vid. The audio still plays but the picture freezes completely. And WHY oh why couldn\\\’t Nokia have taken the opportunity to separate pictures from video in the gallery? Songs and sound clips get separate sections; an album full of pictures with videos interspersed between them hardly makes for a satisfying experience when scrolling through them. It also makes videos very hard to find.
topet2k12001

“FinKeijo
Mar 6, 2010 11:25
I updated my 5800 and now it stays connected to my home wlan all the time, even if I exit the connection the phone just connects it again! I didn’t have this problem before. It connected to my home wlan only when I used applications that need internet.
I guess it’s not a big problem but it must use a lot of battery and I want to avoid that. How can I get it to end the connection (automatically) after I stop using the internet applications?”

- Try setting “Show WLAN availability” to Never. Because if it is set to “Yes”, there will be a menu that will show, called “Scan for networks” where the longest interval for the phone to check is every 10 minutes, the shortest is every minute.
dpen

when i work to update my cell is automaticly disconnect with my computer
dpen

what the changes if i update my nokia 6300
dpen

when i tried to play game in my nokia 6300 its alwys say application error
why always say this how to solve this problem????plz plz plz help me
Chanelle

so can someone confirm for me.. does the nokia 5800 have the similar homescreen tot hew 5530 with this update??
Mike

Hi,
my current phone version is 20.can i update my phone?in my country internet connection is too slow.so i want direct download version 40.0.005.is it possible?HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.marcgray.net Marc

Hello from the US, everyone!

I can’t seem to get my OVI suite Software Update, PC Suite Software Updater, or standalone Nokia Software Updater programs to download/install the firmware upgrade. They all show an error when trying to connect to the server.

I’ve tried finding an open port as mentioned in the troubleshooting doc. but ALL of the ports from 62700-62750 are closed! I’ve been trying all day but can’t figure out how to open a closed port to allow the Suite Software programs to connect to Nokia.

I also tried downloading Over the Air using the firmware update code for Nokia (*#0000#) but it asks me to create a new server profile first, and, I have no idea how to do that or where to go from there! Is there a way to just download and install the firmware update directly to my computer and install it on my 5800 w/o the Nokia Software Updater programs?
ben

thankyou
mp

i upgraded my firmware and have lost my playlists and all info in music player. even when i refresh music library (as suggested) the phone is not picking up any of my mp3 files from my phone or card memory. I need to go to file manage and pick one file at a time- and i can pick only 1 file! – to play.

has no one else had this problem? what do it do? HELP!
zkieh

Nokia is not going to release V40 in all regions. Particularly in Southeast asia. Maybe it will be available in europe and US. Sad to say im from southeast asia. :c but im contented with V31. I think V40 will release after 5800xm model will face out. lol
Jay

Concerning the refresh library issue, if you already have the songs on ur pc, u can use the pc suite and transfer the songs from ur pc to music library.
Jay

pc suite comes with ur mobile(on the cd). Just install it.
mp

thanks. the issue is that the songs are on the phone as well, though the player is not identifying them. I will re copy the songs on to the phone. thanks
Washeem

I have a version 30.0.011 in my nokia 5800.. when i check for new update then it shows ‘No Updtae Available’….. can anyone plz hel me…???? i need a new vertsion in ma phone…
SENK

I DUN FEEL THAT THE NEWEST VERSION FOR THE 5800 IS THE BEST 1, ALTHOUGH IT HAVE LOTS OF NEW FEATURES BUT… GUY TRY CHARGING UR UR NOKIA 5800 WITH VERSION40.0.005 WHILE UR PHONE IS LOCK. SEE WHETHER THE SCREEN LIGHT WILL GOES OFF OR NOT.