Problem with your Symbian Cellphone Software?

[vern]

This doesn't belong here.

Moved.

[Señor Joze]

Quote: Originally Posted by quasimodo i want to upgrade my firmware (v3.42.1) on my N6600 to the latest version. i have a fully functional opera browser (NOT the trial version) in it. Q: will the upgrading to the latest version not affect opera? basin dili na unya modagan ang akong opera browser or basin mag-trial version na unya hinuon. any insights? or basin dili ni related sa symbian OS.

Sorry bai, but I'm really not sure but I think it will be affected. But if you have the back-up installer of your opera,then you don't have to worry about anything. Nokia care service centers like Brightpoint will be the one who can upgrade that and probobly can answer your question also.

[dagski]

or head on to this thread (http://forums.istorya.net/viewtopic.php?t=23644) bout experiences of n6600 firmware upgrades of other members

[markyap]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sëñor Jözé Actually bai, in symbian OS, it is less faster ila development and upgrades compared to windows in our PC. It takes years pa unlike sa windows, after one month lang, naa na updates. In symbian, what you can do is check your Firmware version. You can check it by pressing *#0000# and it will show your current version and date. If it shows V.5.0 or above it means thats already updated. While the date shows when was it updated.

i think this post is misleading and somewhat inaccurate.
and i would like to clarify some things here.

symbian version can't be checked thru *#0000# even on nokia symbian phones. this code is to check the firmware version of the phone. not the OS version.

the symbian OS is like the backbone lang of the firmware and it hasnt happen pa na a nokia phone released with a particular OS version will have an update of a higher OS version. a firmware upgrade or higher fimware version yes meron.

v5.0 up of the firmware doesnt mean its updated already.
because at the time of checking, it is possible the updated latest version is still version 4.xx. also just because its v5.xx it doesnt mean its the latest, v6.xx could be out already.

lets take 6600 s60 symbian OS v6 for example.
initial firmware version 3.42.
firmware v4.09 came out couple of months later .
v4.17 a month or two later (same features as the 4.09 with the same bugs except it fixes the smart 64k sim problem of reading it).
5.27 several weeks later.
5.53 several months later. (this was just release couple weeks ago but still is symbian OS v6 and not v7 like that of the 9500 and 9300)

now going into the date you will see on screen when you press *#0000# is not the date when it was updated. that is the date when the firmware version was finished coding

also with windows, its not actually version upgrade. they are more like patches for the bugs or problems in that version of OS itself.

Symbian and others like MAC OS doesnt update as much coz they are more robust, stable and have less critical bugs if meron man.

[dagski]

Tip 1 : Do u know how to use the edit button (abc or pencil button)?
Heres how... in the inbox for example; u wanna delete multiple sms, simply hold the edit button, scroll down, and then, press c to delete the marked sms. The edit button can also b used to copy and past text in sms, simply hold it and scroll across, choose copy. pretty good for placing song names in ngages
Tip 2 : Shit happens, on a smartphone, its inevitable u do something wrong, and tis calls for a format of fone. to format the fone, press *#7370#, then enter the lock code, which is the sec code of the fone. NOTE: batt must b full, else if format is disrupted by low batt, consequences will b disatrous
I heard the code *#7780# works too, pretty much the same i tink.
for 6600 users, to format the fone, theres an alternative way. Press and hold <3>, <*>, and the buttons, then power on fone, keep holding on the 3 buttons, till u come to a format screen. tis method ONLY works on 6600, and need not enter the sec code. BUT sec code wun be reset to default 12345.
Tip 3 : TO NGAGE USERS; Did u know u can install .sis files simply using the cable given? Juz plug it in, place the .sis file anywhere on e: (the mmc), not in any folders, root of e:, disconnect, then look for it in manager.

Tip 4: Save on battery and system memory being used by regulary checking the task manager which can be accessed by holding down the menu button!!
Tip 5: Type *#06# to display your IMEI serial number, very valuable for the unlocking your phone to other sim cards
Tip 6: Type *#0000# to view which firmware version you are running
Tip 4a: Set the screen saver to a short time out period to prolong battery life.
Tip 4b: Avoid restarting the phone, or repeatedly turning it on and off. This helps increase battery life.
Tip 7: If you would like to avoid being "blue jacked", keep bluetooth turned off, or set your phone's visibility to hidden.
Tip 8: Don't want to carry a watch and a phone? Set the screen saver to show date and time, then you can ditch the watch.
Tip 9: Save memory when installing apps, by installing over bluetooth. This can be done using the nokia phone suite and a bluetooth serial connection. Only works with .SIS files, so java still has to be sent to the phone, but will save space when using .SIS files.
Tip 10: Operator logos
Use a filemanager like FExplorer or SeleQ to add the folders: "c:/system/Apps/phone/oplogo". Add a .bmp picture to folder "oplogo" and restart your phone! The .bmp picture size needs to be: 97 x 25 pixels
Tip 11: Check if the recepients phone is on
Delivery reports
or
Type *0# your message in the message composer window space then write your message, the recipient will not see the star zero hash bit - just the message When they read it it will relay a message back to your fone showing the time they recieved it. (haven't yet tried it myself though)
Tip 12: BlueJacking
First up, you need to know what Bluetooth is. There are lots of types of modern devices that incorporate Bluetooth as one of their many features. PDAs, mobile phones and laptops are a few of these modern devices. Bluetooth means that Bluetooth enabled devices can send things like phonebook/address book contacts, pictures & notes to other Bluetooth enabled devices wirelessly over a range of about 10 metres. So, we've got past the boring part. Now, using a phone with Bluetooth, you can create a phonebook contact and write a message, eg. 'Hello, you've been bluejacked', in the 'Name' field. Then you can search for other phones with Bluetooth and send that phonebook contact to them. On their phone, a message will popup saying "'Hello, you've been bluejacked' has just been received by Bluetooth" or something along those lines. For most 'victims' they will have no idea as to how the message appeared on their phone.

Tip 13: While you are viewing a picture in your phone's gallery, press one of these shortcut keys (definitely works on 6600, not sure about other symbians)
1 - turn image anticlockwise
3 - turn image clockwise
* - toggle on/off of full screen
5 - zoom in
0 - zoom out
#15 u can select all files in a folder by selecting THE folder and copy it then paste it somewhere. however u need to make a new directory. fexplorer wun let u copy that folder together. well seleQ can mark files to copy but it really takes time!
#16: A soft and Hard reset
A Soft-reset - the process of resetting all the settings of the phone to the factory default! No applications are deleted! A Hard-reset is like formatting a drive! It does format the memory. Everything that has been installed after the first use of the phone is deleted! It will recover the memory of the phone to the state you purchased it! It is done by inputing the following code: *#7370# NOTE: The battery must be full or the charger has to be connected to the phone so that it does not run out of power and make the phone unusable.
#17: Formats of images
supported ones: JPG UPF GIF87a/89a WBMB MBM TIFF/F PNG EXIF
How to copy & paste text in your Nokia 3650:
Press and hold the pencil key and select your text using the scroll key.
Left function key will change to 'Copy'. Press it to copy the selected text to clipboard.
You can paste the clipboard contents the same way:
press and hold the pencil key and press 'Paste'. Or, press pencil key once and select 'Paste'.
Press and hold the Menu key to open the application switching window, where you can *duh* switch between applications.
If a program hangs and you can't shut it down, select the application in the
application switching window and press 'C' to kill it. It's also a faster way to exit programs.
Turn on/off the "click" sound made by the camera by selecting the 'Silent' profile or by turning warning tones on/off:
Menu > Profiles > "select your activated profile" > Personalise > Warning tones > On/Off.
(This also effects the sound of Java games and apps).
To change background image go to:
Menu > Tools > Settings > Phone > Standby mode > Background image > Yes > "choose an image".
The best size for background images is 174x132 pixels.
Only got blue, green and purple in your 3650 colour palette?
This free app adds 3 more colours: Palette Extender.
Display an image when someone's calling:
Menu > Contacts > "select a contact card" > Options > Edit > Options > Add thumbnail > "choose an image".
Add a personal ringing tone to a contact:
Menu > Contacts > "select a contact card" > Options > Open > Options > Ringing tone > "choose a ringing tone".
Delete all messages from your Inbox at once:
Menu > Messaging > Inbox > Options > Mark/Unmark > Mark all > Options > Delete.
Send or hide your caller ID: Go to: Menu > Tools > Settings > Call > Send My
Caller ID > 'Yes', 'No' or 'Set By Network' to follow the default settings of your home network.
If you often copy large files to your MultiMedia Card, I recommend a card reader.
E.g. With a card reader it takes only 12 seconds to copy a 10 MB file!
Record the sound of a phone call using the (sound) Recorder.
Menu > Extra's > Recorder > Options > Record sound clip.
Note: short beeps are audible during call registration.
But there is a 60 second limitation so if you want unlimited sound recording get this app: Extended Recorder.
While writing text, press "#" to switch between upper and lower case and Dictonary on/off (predictive text input).
Press and hold "#" to switch between Alpha mode and Number mode.
Keyboard shortcuts for zooming and rotating images in Images:
1 = zoom in, 0 = zoom out, press and hold to return to the normal view.
2 = rotate anticlockwise, 9 = rotate clockwise, * = full screen.
In standby mode, press and hold the right soft key to activate voice dialling.
To add a voice tag to a phone number, open a contact card and scroll to the phone number and select:
Options > Add voice tag.
You can customize both soft keys located below the screen (in standby mode):
Menu > Tools > Settings > Phone > Standby mode > Left/Right selection key > "select an application".
In standby mode. press scroll key center (joystick) to go directly to Contacts.
In standby mode, press and hold 0 to launch your wap home page.
In Menu or any subfolder, press numbers 1 - 9 to start the application at that location.
123
456
789
In standby mode,
45# + dials the number on your sim in memory slot 45.
50# + dials slot 50 and so on.
If you have your keylock activated just press the on/off button to turn on your backlight
to look at the time when it's dark without having to unlock the keypad.
Never, ever, in your whole life, install WildSkinz on your Nokia 3650!!! WildSkinz screws up
the whole 3650 system. It was never intended to work on the 3650, only on the 7650.


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[Señor Joze]

Thanks guys for the help and the clarification...
Its nice for you to share also your knowledge about symbian.

[markyap]

6630 tip:
i know many complained bout slow gallery.

rename all folders to something like
frnds,pics,misc, etc.
basta up to 6 characters lang
trust me, it will speed up everything!
post kayo if u exprience this na

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hope this helps!

[AMD_infinium05]

unsa mani bro? n3650.... inig open nako sa messaging ba... mo-ingon cya "messaging system error"... need help..

any idea bout this problem?

thnx in advance..

[Señor Joze]

@AMD_infinium05æ, naa ka na erase or na delete sa imo system files?unsa imo bago lang na install na application? Di mana gud mo ana kung wala na nahilabtan ang system files. Have you tried to restarting your phone? basin kuwang rana sa restart.

[AMD_infinium05]

restartaed several times..

[Señor Joze]

Try na nimo return to default settings? try kaha. Menu/tools/phone...basin naa na missing file. naa ka bago gi install application?

[dagski]

try this... remove MMC & boot ur fone in safe mode -> (Turn your phone off, hold down the pencil button, yurn your phone on, and keep the button held down untill the phone boots up. This will enter the phone into safe mode.)

try messaging again.

[AMD_infinium05]

well... wer can i get the symbian os for this?

[Señor Joze]

Quote: Originally Posted by dagski try this... remove MMC & boot ur fone in safe mode -> (Turn your phone off, hold down the pencil button, yurn your phone on, and keep the button held down untill the phone boots up. This will enter the phone into safe mode.) try messaging again.

dagski, i don't think this will work on 3650 na model...it works only on 6600 coz I have tried it before sa ako 3660 but sige lang, try lang sad.