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N97 Firmware Updated To Version 21

by Mike Macias on February 1, 2010

Finally, we have version 21.0.045 firmware for the Nokia N97 available. We’ve been talking about this release for a few months now, and it came a month later than expected.
According to Vaibhav from The Symbian Blog, there are a few noticeable changes as shown below…
This update builds on the improvements brought by the previous v20 [...]

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Memory Reorganizer Helps To Clear Up Space On Your C: Drive Instantly

by Mike Macias on December 22, 2009

Is the C: drive on your N97 being crunched for space? Thankfully Nokia released a software update that quickly reorganizes some system files and throws them on the mass storage drive. The update can be found in the Software Update application along with a few other updates that you might want to install.
Once you [...]

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Can We Expect Another N97 Firmware Update By The End Of The Year?

December 15, 2009

I’ve gotten a ton of emails from you the readers asking if Nokia will provide another firmware update for the N97 by the end of 2010. There are a few bugs that need to be worked out in v20 and of course there is always room for improvement. I know for a fact that another [...]

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To Mini Or Not To Mini? The Smaller N97 Is Calling My Name

November 28, 2009

I’ve been checking out the Nokia N97 Mini since it was first announced. At first I wasn’t turned on by it at all for many legit reasons. But after reading some hands-on reviews on the N97 Mini my opinion began to change. People are saying the Mini feels much better in hand, having a more [...]

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If They Only Knew Then What We Know Now: Back In Time With The N97

November 18, 2009

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Barcelona, Spain
Nokia unveils “something big”

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My N97’s Near Death Experience

November 13, 2009

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Now I’m not usually clumsy but I have had a couple of close calls with my N97. This is quite unusual for me as I have never dropped any of my previous phones or had any accidental damage. The same cannot be said for my trusty N97.
The N97’s initial brush with mobile heaven
Now I had [...]

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A Comprehensive List Of Nokia N97 Firmware 2.0 Changes; Some You Might Not Have Noticed

November 4, 2009

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Hi folks! Now that the highly anticipated Nokia N97 firmware 2.0 has been out for almost a week, we thought it would be a good time to go over the firmware and point out some of the additions, subtractions, & changes that we’ve found. Some are hard to notice and others are obviously there right [...]

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Nokia N97 Firmware 2.0 Is Out! Update Now & Use These Tips

October 27, 2009

The new firmware version 2.0 for the Nokia N97 is finally out. You know – the topic we’ve been covering tirelessly the past few months.
As of right now you can only update via Nokia Software Update on your PC, however Over the Air updates are supposed to be coming in the next 24 to 48 [...]

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Official N97 Firmware 2.0 Information From Nokia Employee, Available In Coming Weeks

October 16, 2009

I found some “official” information posted in Nokia’s official forums today about the upcoming N97 2.o firmware. We’ve already gave a hands on preview of the new firmware, but this is something for those who want hard facts and statements straight from the horses mouth. According to the Nokia employee we will see Nokia Email [...]

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Nokia Addresses N97 Scratched Camera Lens Issue

October 12, 2009

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Some of the early N97 owners have noticed their camera lens is scratched slightly and in some cases causes deep scratches that affect the picture quality. I had this exact problem and ended up sending mine in for repairs. This was back in July and within 10 days they replaced the phone (I had [...]

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Nokia N97 v20 Firmware: A Hands-On Experience

October 2, 2009

Video courtesy of The Nokia Blog

I had the privilege of getting a hands-on with a Nokia N97 running v20.0.005 firmware yesterday evening so that I could provide our faithful readers a preview of what to expect when the update is released any day now and to answer more than a few questions that you’ve sent [...]

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Opera Mini 5 BETA: This is a Java app?!?

September 29, 2009

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Opera Mini 5 BETA is the best looking Java app I’ve ever seen
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been neglecting Opera Mini for quite sometime. Between 3G and Wi-Fi coming to almost every phone I’ve owned in the past 3 years, advancements made to the S60 browser such as Flash support & kinetic [...]

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Nokia N900 Available For Preorder, Cheaper Than White N97

September 17, 2009

You guys all remember the Nokia N900 right? How can you forget? We first showed you the N900 and it’s specs a few weeks back with Timi Cantisano calling it “The Real N97”.
Timi said,
It supports cellular signals which means that the internet will be available anywhere you go, and not only internet but calling [...]

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N97 Firmware 2.0: Did Nokia Listen To tehkseven?

September 11, 2009

It’s no doubt that Nokia has heard our calls for big improvements in the N97 firmware. The N97 firmware version 2.0 – due out in 4-5 weeks – will essentially transform the whole N97 experience. We know this thanks to various reports from Nokia World last week. These updates include kinetic scrolling, ram management issues, [...]

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Nokia N97 Firmware 2.0 Will Feature Full Kinetic Scrolling; Due In October

September 2, 2009

Well well. It looks like Nokia has heard our calls and the next N97 firmware will sure be a dandy. If you have heard Nokia is putting on a huge event this week in Germany where they announced many new devices including the N900 and the N97 Mini. While that news is huge, for N97 [...]

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The Grass Ain’t Greener On The Other Side

September 1, 2009

A lot of you may already know me well from HowardForums or Twitter but for those of you who don’t, I’m EverythingBlaxx or simply Blaxx. I’ve gone through an absolute heap of different handsets from almost every manufacturer, running just about every operating system. To run off a quick list of my favorites: Nokia – [...]

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Nokia N900: The Real N97

August 29, 2009

Yesterday, Nokia has released news and official specs of its much anticipated Nokia N900
. While this isn’t the N97 or a product that’s in the same class, I think its important to look through the specifications for this device. When I initially saw the device in a couple leaked shots a few weeks ago it [...]

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Sports Scores On The N97: ESPN Mobile Does The Job

August 25, 2009

Finding a good sports scores app for my precious Nokia N97 has proved to be a real pain in the ass. I want something that shows me the scores for a particular team or sport in a simplified member, and I also need the user interface to be big and finger friendly. So far nothing [...]

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What I’d Like To See In The N97’s Near Future

August 21, 2009

Admin Message: Please welcome Matt, the newest addition to the N97 Fanatics team.
We all know what a great device the N97 is. We all love certain features but what would we most like to see from future updates to really improve the overall package.
RAM & Memory
Firstly the most important thing is getting the RAM right. [...]

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New N97 Firmware! Mostly Bug Fixes & Stability Updates; Unofficial Changelog

August 18, 2009

A week ago forum member Bunion posted about new N97 firmware on the horizon, looks like he was dead on.Yesterday Nokia gave N97 users a nice little treat. You can now update your firmware to version 12.2.024 for most N97 product codes. I updated my firmware last night without a hitch. Just be sure to [...]

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Need Security For The N97? Get The CityMan 450

August 12, 2009

No it’s not an N97 antivirus (not needed).It’s not a security application. It’s City Man 450. Remember those super-bulky phones that came out in the early 90’s? I was still in short pants at that time, but I do remember them and how goofy they looked. My parents never had one but once in awhile [...]

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Kinetic Scrolling Throughout Entire N97 UI Coming Soon… ?

August 7, 2009

One of the most requested features from N97 users is kinetic scrolling throughout the entire user interface, just like the iPhone. Nokia has already perfected this in the N97 web browser, now they just need to apply it to every single screen on the N97. The same goes for the Nokia 5800. Thanks to a [...]

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