[Jhawsh]

On my nokia 5230 i cannnot find the new update V40.0.003. So i can use the nokia IM. and the better web browser.

please help

the version is on v20.0.005

[chanchan05]

Reasons why a phone cannot update:

1. It is a country variant - country variants often get the updates later, or have updates skipped altogether. A Turkish country variant product code for example, skipped v40 and updated from v31 straight to v50.

2. It is network branded - phones acquired from network providers or these providers' stores SIM free are branded, and will not get updates until the networks approve and modify the updates to their liking.

3. Special editions - These special editions are chartered editions and may never get updates unless taken to a Nokia Care center.

[Ianesz]

Is there any way to convince the phone it's not from the provider and/or change region?

[chanchan05]

None "legally". You lose warranty, plus such procedures can brick your phone. Noka Centers can detect such methods and well, may refuse to fix your phone so you're left with an expensive paperweight. Your choice. And these methods cannot be discussed here.

[Ianesz]

Seems unfair tho, at this rate we won't be getting 40.0