Nokia 5800 Firmware Update not for RP Users

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I’ve already been getting emails and comments from readers on how to get the latest firmware update for their Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. Unfortunately, the announcement yesterday by Nokia does not include handsets released in the Philippines.

Though this was not included in the original press release sent by Nokia Global office, the local reps have stated that:

Nokia Finland sent out a news release today regarding a software update for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. However, this particular update will not yet work for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic devices sold in the Philippines.

And though they did not say why, it could be one of several things — it’s specific to a region or carrier or the bug fixes included were for models with different chip components (remember the news last month that Nokia was replacing the defective speakers?).

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There’s no specific date when the Nokia 5800 for the Philippines will get its firmware update. I personally am waiting for it since last month. I am not also sure what will happen if you still opt to use that update for your phone. If you bought your handset outside the country, like Hong Kong for example, it may not also apply.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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178 Comments

Lloyd Lopez says:

16 years ago

I updated my 5800’s firmware to ver 20.0.012 and so far I haven’t encountered any problems with it. I changed the product code to 0559953 (APAC 2 Blue – For Vietname not sure) using JAF then updated the firmware using NSU. After updating my phone, I changed the product code back to 0578306.
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Gadget Boy says:

16 years ago

We haven’t even seen the v.20 here in the Philippines, and here goes another firmware update for the rest of the world? Is Nokia vying for an “applesque” kind of update in which we need to pay for the new firmware?!

Oh well, if you want to check the latest gadget (mobile phones, pmp, mp3 players etc.) prices available in the Philippine market, then go to:

pinoygadgetprice.blogspot.com

thanks again abe!
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Gadget Boy says:

16 years ago

That’s http://pinoygadgetprice.blogspot.com/ for the gadget prices in the Philippines

sorry abe for the ad. Keep it cool!
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Tristan says:

16 years ago

Apparently there are at least 2 5800 variants in the Philippines.

It seems that people who got their phones during the launch at the Fort in January have 5800s with a product code of 0559953. And version 20 of the firmware is already available for these phones.

5800s sold later have a product code of 0578306 and these phones will have to wait a while longer for their firmware update.
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aldrin says:

16 years ago

@Gadget Boy,

About your “applesque” claim, you have to consider that firmware updates are available for a fee only for iPod touch’s. We iPhone owners get to have the updates for free. But with the massive iPhone OS 3.0 coming, be it a touch or an iPhone you’ll be installing the update in, the price (equivalent to a Ninoy) won’t be much of an issue.
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Johnnyboy says:

16 years ago

My product code is 0578218 and I tried updating through NSU but the ver20 is still not available.
Is it safe to change the code through JAF? Will it void the warranty?
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thephilippineisland says:

16 years ago

Nokia 5800 is the best cellphone I have ever seen!
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noknok5110 says:

16 years ago

we need that update…nokia…
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Nikka says:

16 years ago

To Johnnyboy: It is not safe to change the product code because it may cause your device to malfunction and it may delete the license associated with the locally preloaded content — music and videos.
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chester says:

16 years ago

Hey guys, just a query. is Nokia’s E75 and 5730 XpressMusic already out here in the Phillipine Market? and If yes, how much does each phone costs? Thanks Much!
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