UPDATED WITH LIST OF CHANGES BELOW THE FOLD:
There is a new firmware available for Nokia E61i. There is nothing about the firmware on Nokia's device software update page yet, but the software is available when using Nokia Software Updater. The new firwmare version is 2.0633.65.01
It is important to note that availability of new device firmware depends on a number of factors. Region, language and of course carrier version are variables that influence when new firmware is available.
My Nokia E61i is a non-carrier branded version, the unlocked plain version, and when I tried NSU there was new software available.
Here are a few changes that I have noticed. Please feel free to point out more changes that you have come across:
Predictive text input:
This one is strange. This feature shows up but I couldn't get it to work. Has anyone been able to enable this? I really like the idea of having predictive text as a feature even on a QWERTY device.
Improvements to calendar layout:
The calendar can now display the week number or the week dates in the month view.
Compare the new layout, above left, to the calendar of the previous firmware, above right.
Different active standby layout:
Notice how the calendar now is above mail on the screenshot above. Compare to the layout of the previous firmware above, right. Could this be isolated to usage with Mail for Exchange?
A number of minor changes:
For an example, notice how the terminology changes from "customize" to "personalise"
The two new themes that first appeared on the new Nokia E65 firmware, Dots Plum and Dots Pink, are now available:
The update supposedly, also includes changes/enhancements to:
- Web browser
- Bluetooth
- VoIP
- WLAN
BlackBerry Connect seems also to have gotten a refresh. There is a version available BBC 4.0 (7.45.0) which supports the new firmware.
One word of caution - although the firmware update was a cakewalk for me, do READ THE INSTRUCTIONS carefully before updating.
THANK YOU Kevin!
Hi all, I have a question here m aybe someone can help …
I bought a new E61i off ebay from a seller in Germany.
The phone has a QWERTZ keyboard BUT the code is 0543953 EuroK1 (RU) Mocha / Silver.
It has only 3 languages: English, Russian and some other language with cyrillic characters.
Anyways, I have reinstalled the software with the Nokia Software updater and now when I select English both for language and writing language, the QWERTZ keyboard behaves like a QWERTY one … meaning that if I write a text message and push the Z key, it types Y instead of Z.
Did I lose the so called “key bindings” ? How can I fix that so the QWERTZ keyboard functions again properly ?
Thanks
i cannot connect to my wireless internet with my E61i. i am using a d-link g router, is this the problem? i get a gateway not found response. I need some help.
I’d like to say that I love her a lot (Beatles on flip side of Let it Be)…
My E61i has now finally been functioning properly with the 2.0633.65.01 firmware - after 2 attempts to use NSU and one ‘proper’ upgrade at an authorized service point.
But then it suddenly starts slowing down (not due to open programs) and really messing me about. Even when all that’s running is the F-secure firewall.
I have Maps, Podcasting and Internet Radio installed, but all on the SD card, so they shouldn’t be a problem - should they?
I reboot every day or so and even rebooting several times when the phone plays up doesn’t speed it up.
Ideas anybody?
I upgraded my E61i bought it few weeks ago, work fine after update the software.
After upgrading Firmware, it will not allow me to reload Psiloc Font Magnifier software which is a software recommended by Nokia for E61i. I get this “please reload software”, tried it several times and still a problem. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
update my e61i to 2.0633.65.01 from older version that I forgot, whatever it was 1 year ago.
03-10-07
rm-227
nokia e61i-a
my version is make in finland UK version
everything works fine.
especially mailforexchagne works much better. mailforexchagne version 2.3.0
people who has problem is probably because they get the UK (made in finland) version but were flash to HK version so baiscally a UK/EU brand with a HK OS version that is running into trouble.
if anyone who did flash a EU brand (made in finland) to a HK OS please share it with me. I can be reach at joe_li26@yahoo.com
This is the none sense part of Nokia, different version of lanugage on different phone. what the F is that, should just be an option or add on for perfer language. OR ELSE DON’t call it a world phone.
in reply to Chris J.
create your own xyz connection and in it include 1st your most perfer internet access point. basically a list of it. then you set the maiforexchange to use that “connection” which is a list of connections.
for me I don’t care since AT&T covers me all internet useage…. but other wise i do that.
After I upgraded the firmware in my E61i it announces of available WLAN ’s several times a day despite of the fact that WLAN search is not on! Strange, any help?
I can now switch between loudspeaker and headset during a call.
swtich between loudspeaker and headset during a call had always work.
but now since I downloaded the HK version of the firmware thinking that it will give me chinese support but it didn’t also, now I am getting that stupid installing every time I reboot my phone. it does reboot at least 10 times and try to install. it also said it installation from memory card can’t not be compleyted… any advice. I did remember I put an .sis file in the memory card but failed install even manually. not sure if that is the app that is causing it. but back when i use the US version (download from US site) did have this issue.
booted up without memory card my e61i didn’t go crazy as it was, keeping installing and rebooting.
am formatting the memory card and will see it if helps.
Today I tried Sandisk MicroSDHC 4GB Class 2… but not work at all. hope next firmware can support it.
Just got E61i and have been going crazy tryint to update the new firmware… NOT FOUND… well I read the news and on Apr08.2008 nokia said they removed the software
I tried to run the nokia software updater for my e61i-1 and all the connections are fine - but the updater responds “Connected Phone Not Recognized.”
Anyone have this problem?
update for e61i users interested in v2.0x update:
Nokia E61i software removed - 7 April 2008
Support for E61i has temporarily been removed from the Nokia Software Updater service. Other Nokia products are not affected. Support will be reintroduced as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
reference:
http://europe.nokia.com/A4577225
Nokia has removed this new software for E61i
“Support for E61i has temporarily been removed from the Nokia Software Updater service. Other Nokia products are not affected. Support will be reintroduced as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
And i wanted to buy te E61i today…
i did install the Updater Application and everything is well,
but when i try to update my E61i i keep get the Meg (Phone is not supporte)!!!!!!!!
Please help!
Well, guess what - the new Updater Software does not run under Windows Vista - which it tells you not at install time, but when you try to run the program after rebooting the computer!
I dont understand something,,, I have product code 0559562 and my firmware is 2.0633.65.01,,,, is this the latest?????
Pleeaaase!
I was upgrading the firmware, the fone got stuck, no when i press the power button i just get a white screen. WHAT TO DO? can anyonbe help me out….
got “no gateway reply” error everytime i use the internet after upgrading this new firmware
hey guys,
i newly bought the Nokia E61i so i dono much about can anyone tell how to see which firmware version my set has and also how do i update the firmware also it would be greatfull if u could suggest me some good applications for the phone to install.
thanks in advance
srini
Firstly, backup your phone (applications, contacts…etc) using the provided Suite and/or Memory card
Secondly, do a hard reset (the way to do it is on this very page)
Thirdly, run Nokia Software Updater and it will guide you step by step.
And finally, of course you need an internet connection to download the firmware to your device.
HTH
@Jose : No jose , latest is 3.0633.69.00
I got the latest firmware recently
Yes its kinda slow, but will do
There are certain old issues, but i got rid of my major problem,
The ear piece volume is higher, 200% better than before.
network strength seems better.
voice quality and wlan connect is faster
opera is smoother
fring hangs most of the times :I(
gmail is a bit slow, application
whr is the damn t9 or the dictionary mode, the option exists but no use
well its an ok update, nothing great, but the clarity has improved
i wish i had waited for the e71
@Yashraj Akashi, are you also north american based? if so what is your product code number?
@cartman
no i am in India
I have an E-51 Nokia and its not turning on . How can I retrieve my contacts, messages and content off that phone. Its very very Important.
Please e-mail me at getout00@yahoo.com
My phone got frozen and I removed the battery and put it back on, but all I got back was a plain white screen. I don’t know what to do because it is not coming up after switching it off over and over, but same white screen still showing. What might be the cause of that? Thanks
Hi Friends,
I just lost all my contacts while removing the blackberry instalation file from my Nokia E61i phone. I cannot see any contacts now, is there a way to get them back as I didn’t have a back for the same.??
Please suggest , urgent!!
Regards
Anand
hi fnds i need help…….im unable to switch the writting language of my e61i onstartup. my phone lock password on english and by mistake i put the writting language in to arabic. now im unable to open my mobile.
I’m italien tank you for support , what is product code number?