One of the great things about the Nokia N8, is that it's constantly being improved. Firmware updates allow Nokia to fix problems, add extra features, and make lots of improvements. To find out everything you need to know about firmware updates on your Nokia N8, join us after the break...
Firmware updates are Nokia's way of improving its handsets, offering gradual improvements and additional features as and when they're required. There's lots to know about firmware updates, so read on to find out more.
Bugs
Nokia is constantly working on getting the best out of its smartphones, so each firmware update for the Nokia N8 will bring fixes for known bugs.
Features
Firmware updates can also bring additional features. One of the rumoured firmware updates for the Nokia N8 includes a portrait QWERTY keypad, so it's well worth keeping an eye on so you don't miss out.
Costs
Some firmware updates are particularly big in size – especially if Nokia is introducing extra features to the Nokia N8, in addition to fixing bugs and offering better performance. It's worth looking at the size of the update, and using Wi-Fi rather than 3G if it's a large update.
OTA
Nokia offers a couple of different ways to upgrade the firmware on your Nokia N8. One of these is OTA (Over the air), which you can do with just your phone itself.
NSU
NSU – or Nokia Software Updater – is the other option when it comes to firmware updates. You can download the latest firmware using NSU and your PC, letting you save money on data costs, and transferring the firmware across to your Nokia N8 via USB cable.
Check for updates
Now you know it's worth checking for the latest firmware updates on your Nokia N8, how do you go about it? The easiest way is to open the onscreen numberpad and press: *#0000# followed by Options and Check for Updates.
Symbian ^3 Updates
It's not just updates specific to the Nokia N8 either. With Symbian ^3 being a brand new OS, there are lots of things that can be made better, so firmware updates allow Nokia to improve its operating system as time goes on.
Performance
Speed is another reason you should always check for the latest updates. Along with fixes for bugs and additional features, firmware updates can also bring performance boosts.
Stability
Being a brand new operating system, Symbian ^3 still has the odd issue when it comes to stability, occasionally crashing. Firmware updates can help this, bringing more stable software.
Backup
Before updating to the latest firmware, it's always worth backing up your files and contact details - just in case anything goes wrong during the update. That way, you'll be able to copy all your files back across should the worst happen.