N97 Firmware 21.0.045 (RM-505) & 21.2.045 (RM-507) due 1st February

A Nokia employee has posted within the Nokia Discussions earlier today informing their readers about the upcoming V21 Firmware for the Nokia N97, and by the looks of things, it mainly consists of bug fixes, and further improvements. Check out the following information for further details on this upcoming release.

Nokia N97 software update 2.1
The Nokia N97 software update release 2.1 will be available through the Nokia Software Updater on Monday 1 February. The software version number will be 21.0.045 (RM-505) or 21.2.045 (RM-507) depending on your region, and should be available by 08:00 GMT. The release for N97 China 2G (RM-506) will follow shortly. This 2.1 release offers additional improvements to the 2.0 release made last year.

Software availability
As usual, we will published standard non-customised versions of the software, with country (SIM-free) and operator versions following over the next few days and weeks. The Nokia N97 (and several other devices) can check automatically for new software. Go to Menu > Applications > SW Update and enable automatic checking. MyNokia members will also receive an SMS stating “new software is available” as the deployment progresses. To register, go to Menu > Applications > My Nokia > Sign up or visit http://www.nokia.com/mynokia.

Using your PC to update
Initially, this software update is only available through the Nokia Software Updater. Due to wealth of new content available in this release, the over-the-air “FOTA” packages are larger than normal (around 17MB) and to allow for sufficient testing, delivery will be slightly delayed.

Backups before updating your Nokia N97 are not essential, but to help you get the most from your new software, we recommend that you sync your device or make a backup excluding settings before updating. After the update, reset your device by keying *#7370# and enter your lock code (default = 12345). Then you can resync your device and restore your backup. Finally, visit Ovi Store to download the latest versions of your favourite applications.

What’s new
The software contains many fixes and improvements on the earlier releases including:
Improved call reliability
Smooth touch screen scrolling
Browser improvements
Music player improvements
Improved image and video stability

Warm regards,
The Nokia Software Update team

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MrJackHammer said:

	... Micky, are you a Nokia employee? MrJackHammer (Suomalainen ruotsissa)
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January 30, 2010
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Alfred N Oah said:

Version... Skype
When will Skype be incorporated on the Nokia N97???
"The Nokia N97 flagship device will be the first to incorporate the Skype experience in the 3rd quarter of 2009."
http://about.skype.com/2009/02/skype_and_nokia_partner_to_int.html
This was one of the main reasons I ever bought the apparatus in the first place. At least, please give the customers a date! We are sitting here with fingers crossed and hoping, that the next firmware update will have it. So please...

February 03, 2010
Votes: +3

M.alaboodi said:

	dr still waiting for adding (Contact Editing Labels) as in N95 8gb and N68 otherwise it is usless for me as for others to use this high expensive mobile phone..
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February 04, 2010
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Eric The Viking said:

IMPORTANT INFO TO ALL
Guys,

First, I would recommend you "deregion" your phone by changing the product code, just do some googling first as you need to read before you do (just a note to all men that never read).
Start by reading here
http://thesymbianblog.com/2009...kia-5800/

This will give you the latest firware whenever one is out without waiting for the carriers to pull their finger out and customise thier firware (they take months before they do).

Second, there are many Skype alternatives that are far better and use your Skype account, Fring, Nimbuzz and so on. Skype app is not worth it anyhow. So use these and be free to make voice calls over data for cheap, cheap , cheap.

February 05, 2010
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The Skillful said:

	Update Problem???? Hello There, Could any one please help me!!!! Whenever i connect my N97 to my PC and try to update it it fails because of an internal error!!! and the same thing happens every time i try to install an application on my phone through ovi or nokia pc suit!!! i can't really figure out what the reason behind this issue is!!!! please help me out with this!!!! Thanks,,,,
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February 20, 2010
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razou2 said:

	windows live messenger cant install i cant install windows live messenger to my n97 with th new firmware, if there any way 2 install it ? yhanks
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February 20, 2010
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anbu1 said:

firmware 21.0.045 sucks
I installed the latest firmware for my N97 and i find problems switching on the phone it take 4 attempts before the phone actually comes on. The previous sortware never lagged now its does and sometime even hangs. Most of the application are unable to open and error apprears "MEMORY FULL CLOSE SOME APPLICATIONS" when checked confirmed no applications running at the background.