[remizyaka]

Nokia e61 when will be 4th firmware available?

[lanbrown]

Nokia won't say, but going with past history, within 30 days. The last update (3.x) was December 23 or so. The one before that was early September. So there is around 3 months between them. Between the phones release and 2.x of the firmware, it was for months or so.

[patc]

The way I'd see that trend is that the time between updates is trebling - you're definitely a glass-half-full kinda guy, Ian!

The speed at which updates come out slows rapidly as the phone dates. I bought my N80 about 2 months after release and it already had an updated version of the firmware on it. I then had to wait getting on for 5 or 6 months before I finally got the next, v4 version, installed.

Message Edited by patc on 19-Mar-2007
11:59 AM

[remizyaka]

stil wating for 4th firmware ...

[remizyaka]

any news?

[jongilluley]

i dont see why u would need a 4th Firmware version???

i have V3 and i have no probs at all and mine gets used extremely heavily!!!

Nokia wont release firmware for a phone unless there is an issue AND there is no update of the phone...

E61i will b the next release for new firmware i think lol...

J.

[e61drc]

Just because you have no problems does not mean the E61 is faultless. For example, you cannot answer VoIP calls with bluetooth headsets such as the BH-900 (a fault acknowledged by Nokia), the WLAN works poorly with some wireless routers, and the E61 does not support EAP-TTLS-PAP. If there is no new firmware then it will be because of Nokia's poor support for its products and not because the E61 is faultless.

[remizyaka]

Ican't connect my phone with PC over bluetooth after firmware upgrade to 3d version.
Isn't it a bug?
4 monthes with a buggy software without any answer from nokia support!

[jongilluley]

my v3 e61 connects fine with my bluetooth on my computer...

all i was saying is that once a company releases a newer handset that is an update the firmware releases slow down a little...

J.

[thiagoficina]

And about VoiP:
To use this aplicattion, I have to install the Update for latest version?
About firmware for brazilian users: Why we can't install this latest version?
Thanks to all.

[glennl]

I havent even got the 3rd firmware not out in AUS yet so i want that before a 4th is released

[pankaj_me]

there's a certain bug in this new upgrade as it has lowered my phones volume a gr8 deal n has made a lot of change in my network specially when i pick up the calls !!

[danielpugh]

nokia e61 - a great idea that was never completed //*rant begins

my nokia e61 - the good -the web browser, vpn functionality, voip functionality, the keyboard, .g wireless

the bad - the web browser crashes frequently, the os is slow, the latest firmware crashes (you cant press any button or the call drops) when receiving a second call and trying to swap, voicemail indicator doesnt work, cisco voip client promised for (literally) years doesnt exist yet and will probably work, wireless signal can shows good signal (40-60%) but fails, only the latest mail for exchange works and doesnt include grouping of wireless connection groups (obvious failing) or public folders, email attachments dont work properly, voip potential is amazing but unusable for any standard user e.g. normal vpn client requires group name and password nokia client requires developmer registration, software download lots of research, undocumented settings ie no possible way of configuring (i am a cisco engineer). normal phone reception when compared to a normal mobile is poor (another nokia mobile in the same physical location will get twice the reception on the same network), settings are difficult and very complex (it took me about 2 weeks to sort out), bluetooth drivers are not properly provided or easy to install, compared to a k800i bluetooth functionality/reliability is poor, internet access from laptop via phone is complex to install/configure (on windows xp and vista), alarm clock is worse than on some of the earliest nokias (compared to sony ericcson literally years behind). nokia support was terrible i raised a call with support and it took 4 weeks for initial response. they agreed that there were problems even with v.3 of firmware then never phoned back. oh and like all nokias battery life is not great. A camera would be great. Enterprise software could easily disable this, but few people/companies want premium phones without cameras (yes i know about the e61)

other than that its fantastic (and i really do mean it - i like the phone and its potential) just disappointed that a piece of hardware that is obviously good has been let down (not necessarily by nokia developers) by nokia's need to move onto the next product before fixing the initial problems. All could be solved by some bug fixes, re-layout and simplification. Then you would have a classic phone that would sell like hot cakes for years. rant ends*//

[woodywood]

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04-May-200710:26 PM
danielpugh wrote:
nokia e61 - a great idea that was never completed //*rant begins

my nokia e61 - the good -the web browser, vpn functionality, voip functionality, the keyboard, .g wireless

the bad - the web browser crashes frequently, the os is slow, the latest firmware crashes (you cant press any button or the call drops) when receiving a second call and trying to swap, voicemail indicator doesnt work, cisco voip client promised for (literally) years doesnt exist yet and will probably work, wireless signal can shows good signal (40-60%) but fails, only the latest mail for exchange works and doesnt include grouping of wireless connection groups (obvious failing) or public folders, email attachments dont work properly, voip potential is amazing but unusable for any standard user e.g. normal vpn client requires group name and password nokia client requires developmer registration, software download lots of research, undocumented settings ie no possible way of configuring (i am a cisco engineer). normal phone reception when compared to a normal mobile is poor (another nokia mobile in the same physical location will get twice the reception on the same network), settings are difficult and very complex (it took me about 2 weeks to sort out), bluetooth drivers are not properly provided or easy to install, compared to a k800i bluetooth functionality/reliability is poor, internet access from laptop via phone is complex to install/configure (on windows xp and vista), alarm clock is worse than on some of the earliest nokias (compared to sony ericcson literally years behind). nokia support was terrible i raised a call with support and it took 4 weeks for initial response. they agreed that there were problems even with v.3 of firmware then never phoned back. oh and like all nokias battery life is not great. A camera would be great. Enterprise software could easily disable this, but few people/companies want premium phones without cameras (yes i know about the e61)

other than that its fantastic (and i really do mean it - i like the phone and its potential) just disappointed that a piece of hardware that is obviously good has been let down (not necessarily by nokia developers) by nokia's need to move onto the next product before fixing the initial problems. All could be solved by some bug fixes, re-layout and simplification. Then you would have a classic phone that would sell like hot cakes for years. rant ends*//

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Most of the points a can agree. Well, e61i is out and Nokia forget abou the e61. Pretty bad job.
Still waiting for the bug fixes.

[e61drc]

It would be useful if Nokia would tell us if there is going to be a new firmware for the E61.

[ericko]

Yes, I agree that nokia needs to confirm that do they're gonna launch the new firmware for E61 or not?
Just like the Sony Ericsson that stated they will [previously would not] continue to update the P990i and M600i.
We need to be confirmed, so that if they will not to continue, me, personally will upgrade to E61i.

[linmias]

Hi

I upgraded my nokia e61 to v3 3.0633 I use my phone with tom tom navigator symbian s60 and connect it to my bluetooth gps. Now with this upgrade the application seems unstable and looses connection with the bluetooth gps!!! In v2 of the nokia firmwire, I never had any problems with tom tom, so I think we need an update to fix this issue.

Thank you Nokia!

[woodywood]

This is just a bump for a new firmware.
Some poeple think the E61 works perfect for them, but its still much to do for making it effective.
1. WIFI connectivity: only about 20% of the routers can connect with the E61. And its slow.
2. Browser impoofments are needed. A lot of crashes.
3. eMail Software gets extremly slow after you have loaded over 2000 iMAP mails.
4....
5...
6...


Hopefully they working on something. Otherwise this will be my LAST NOKIA.

Message Edited by woodywood on 22-Aug-200709:14 AM

[korngear]

It has been a trick that if the main model is reported toooooooooo buggy nokia then drive to a nu varient.

[woodywood]

Yea, I think too that we have to take the e61 like it is:-(
The e61 should be more important now for Nokia. I still have hope, but morer and more i come to the awareness, that the iPhone, which I tried some month ago will be my favorite for the future. The software in this well designed phone just WORKS.


BTW: They moved this topic from software updates. Well.., maybe a bad sign.

Message Edited by woodywood on 28-Sep-200711:32 AM

Message Edited by woodywood on 28-Sep-200711:32 AM