The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic update guide came from a time when firmware releases could noticeably change how a phone felt in daily use. The later versions improved usability, responsiveness and sharing features enough to justify the update.

Update path

  1. Connect the phone to a Wi-Fi access point
  2. Open `Settings`
  3. Go to `Phone`
  4. Open `Phone management`
  5. Select `Device updates`
  6. Use `Options` and then `Check updates`

Main precautions

  • Back up the device before starting, especially from older firmware revisions
  • Accept the restart prompt when the update package has been downloaded
  • Do not worry about temporary screen flicker during the flashing phase

What improved

  • Kinetic scrolling in more parts of the interface
  • Updated alarm features
  • Photo sharing through Flickr, Ovi and Vox
  • Improved search inside the phone
  • Updated Maps software
  • Faster screen rotation
This is exactly the kind of older post worth preserving in a technology section: specific, practical and still useful to anyone keeping old hardware alive.
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