Just when you were about to write 5800s off, our Finnish friends have shown us just how much they really care for us with their latest firmware release for 5800. Numbered v52.0.0.007, the latest firmware brings in some bug fixes and minor optimizations.
Two years on, it goes on to show the commitment of the world’s leading handset manufacturer in supporting its debutante in the then emerging touchscreen segment which has now become the mainstay of mobile electronics. And true to the spirits of our blog, we are back with what we do the best: bringing the latest 5800 news to our followers. So yeah, do hit on the read button for more info on the firmware including the changelog.Screenshots-
How to update? (If you don’t already know by now)
via FOTA: Type *#0000#
Tap on Check for updates
Follow the onscreen instructions
via NSU: Connect your 5800
Select Check for updates
Follow the onscreen instructions
What we think about it?
To be honest v52 doesn’t bring any notable additions to our 5800s but then bug fixes and speed optimizations are more than welcome especially considering the fact that 5800 was released way back in 2008 and it’s still going good. Show us another manufacturer or model which continues to get continued firmware updates! We noticed improved free memory after the update along with general improvements in speed of response. The browser has been updated to v7.2.6.9 and Ovi Maps to v3.04 10. Notable drawbacks include absence of Nokia mail and as argo reports at AAS, the “recently added” tab in podcasts section has been removed, much to the inconvenience of regular podcast listeners like us.
Since there is no official changelog as such, our friends at DailyMobile report the following changes:
- Upgrade CPU performance
- Enhanced touch screen
- Improve wifi, connection error Ovi Store
- Rotate Enhanced
- Software Map added
- V52 pictures and movies better!
- No Nokia Email
- Interface does not change!
While we are still getting a hang of the new firmware, keep the comments pouring in telling us how you are loving or hating the v52 firmware.
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Saturday, November 27th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
the new version is ok. the speed is noticable but i’m still waiting for the widget homescreen
) BTW I didn’t notice any changes in the rotation. It still has no rotation effects. and what is the software maps???
Saturday, November 27th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
good news
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at 3:28 am
Tried downloading. It says my firmware is already up-to-date at 51.2.007. The #0000# does not work either.
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at 6:51 am
FOTA and software update are not working here in philippines. how come?
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Update is good with some improvements, but Iam looking for widget screen like in N97 in 5800. Hope they release as soon as possible.
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
updated my device rm-356 with 52.0.007 yesterday and explored the device thoroughly.nothing changed as such,we want major upgradation
Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 3:53 am
hey guys …
i live in spain and we are still stuck here with version 50.0.005 …
… nokia says that this is up to the provider (telefonica) … can i still get the 52.0.0.007 from somewhere else and if i do install it, will it cause problems with my provider (like crashes and such)? …
Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 7:14 am
even nokia site doesn’t have this version
Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
That’s great. The free memory is fantastic. The CPU speed is really improved. There is no especial feature on it, but Nokia prove its loyalty to its customers. I will go for Nokia for sure in my next cell-phone purchase. I always love Nokia and defend its products.
Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
No FOTA available in the UK yet
Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
no c6 homescreen, lol?
i stil use c6 cfw from pnht forum
don´t update to v52 you cant roll back to pnht c6 v11, this fw is much better than nokia minor updates!
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
i forgot dont update to v52 you cant downgrade to the much better C6 fw!
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
strong
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
i need major upgradation
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
i have installed it… No major change is seen… We want more…
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 at 2:20 pm
if you look at the history of 5800 updats then you’ll notice that nokia is in the habit of launching minor update just a few months before releasing any major updates. Just like you’d clean up your house before buying new furniture. So, (being optimistic here) we can expect some major update just around the corner. I know expecting widget home screen et al is asking for too much, but keeping my fingers crossed.xx
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 10:53 am
Touch Screen Vibration are swapped for Level 1 and 2. (same issue was seen with f/w v50)…
Little improvement on speed side…
I know Nokia is not going to provide widget screen for this device but I’ll still wait for it.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at 4:14 am
perhaps we will expect all the updates to be available next year
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Just updated my fw to v52.0.007… i can’t see major changes.. safe to say overall performance improvement only… I’m still waiting for a CFW compatible to the latest OFW… btw i’m from Philippines…
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
it has not fixed the battery draining bug yet.
I m still waiting for major update this is just a very minor update.
i m getting only 3-4 hrs of battery backup
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
why not works on my 5800.now i am us 50.007.help me
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
got the update few days ago, but frankly I was expected something a little more. don’t think anything happened to the rotation too.
widget homescreen won’t be a bad idea for ‘the iPhone killer’
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
To be honest this update rocks my phone was really slow till the update…now is flying and trust me i have a LOT of aplications on it,i love my phone again
Monday, December 6th, 2010 at 7:24 am
the music player has been upgraded. It now has the option to show lyrics (if any)
Monday, December 6th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
try to update the music payer itchanges with lyrics menu.
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Hi
I confirm general performance improvement. Phone is now faster and easier to use.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Yesssss;)i updated my nokia5800xpressmusic with new v52.0.007c0101.yeah actuly nothing new in this version i worked hard but not found in.but i hope nd sure next vresion will a gud for 5800xm users…play nd enjoy wit paction
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
updated and now have better signal that the last update yay
weird thing thou charging just seems to go on and on before would fully charge in about 30mins now it just carrys on charging hmmmm
Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 7:52 am
no updates available in the philippines. how come?
Sunday, December 12th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I upgraded to v52 and then upgraded the music player to the latest..but whenevr I go 2 now playing view no lyrics appear..fr any song evn if dey r on tune wiki
Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
This update was a brilliant move by Nokia, considering how many millions of 5800XM were sold around the world. It keeps loyal 5800XM owners enthusiastic with Nokia’s commitment…but it also checks the moves by modders to give the venerable 5800XM new life. That’s right…it keeps 5800XM owners from experiencing homescreen widgets by trapping them away from a custom firmware upgrade. Most CFW’s based on C6-00 will require v.51 or less on the 5800 to install. If you upgrade to v.52, you will not be able to get cfw homescreen widgets, more free RAM, more free NAND, a better camera performance, and pretty good battery performance. Some modders may go ahead and bake new custom firmware…but that’s a lot of gratuitous work to keep up with Nokia’s firmware tactic. Nokia’s hoping you get tired of the traditional 5800 and go for a newer Symbian^3 (e.g.: C6-01). It’s simply a good business move by Nokia.
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Its not like i was expected i want something a little more, There is not any noticeble change i got in my phone after update this new firmwere v52.0.007,
Friday, December 17th, 2010 at 7:18 am
Just updated mine and I noticed a great improvement in camera quality, most of the grain is gone. This is probably my fave update yet
Sunday, December 19th, 2010 at 8:27 am
my phone wont even update v50.0.005 this is what its saying how can i changeit ivr tryed to do it on my pc still wont do it
Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
i updated my 5800 yesterday, the ovi map was much better and accurate, the screen rotation was a bit faster to rotate, the web was defaulted to full screen which is dont like, and the theme effects lost some of its effect, and the worst thing is when you are going to write an SMS it took me years to open the write message…
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 8:18 am
i’m disappointed that these updates from nokia are not applicable to all even to different places.
Saturday, December 25th, 2010 at 12:56 am
I hope they remove the camera shot sound, its kinda irritating and im still awaiting the widget homescreen changes for this phone.
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 3:42 am
Ireland
Available today, no probs…. I like it
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Noticed a big improvement in speed, especially screen rotation speed.
Nice one!
Saturday, January 8th, 2011 at 12:08 am
V52.0.007 is available in NSU in the Philippines but… some phones (including mine) are still stuck with v51.0.006. i think we may get the next firmware update (if there is any) in the following months.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 3:18 am
guys the music player shows lyrics now
and you can adjust the volume from home screen
Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
My music player is RUINED!!! It is not working anymore i am going super crazy PLEASEEEE HELP ME
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 at 5:07 am
one quick remedy as others suggested is debranding your phone or using navifirm.i’m not familiar with it and is it safe to use?
Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
updated to v52 and worked perfectly. Turned phone off and went to bed. Tried to turn it on this morning and getting “phone start up failed, contact the retailer”. Tried hard reset but no luck. Any ideas?? Thanks
Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
for me.. dont upgrade guys to the latest FW. try the CFW you will see what you need. like c6 cfw ported to 5800v51..
Sunday, January 16th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
dont use file come from navifirm.. use only the file provide by PNHT
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
my nokia 5800 v51 not update why?….
Sunday, January 30th, 2011 at 10:55 am
hi, where can I get that c6 cfw for nokia 5800. thanks.. I’m from Philippines.
just upgraded my fon to v51. it just appeared in my fon that update is available, i just ignored it months ago. I did not know its a software version update. yeah, there is not major change in my software.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 10:41 am
My 5800 is stuck on V40.0.005
Cannot even update to V50, been trying for months now.
Location South Africa
Please Help! Would be highly appreciated!
Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Checked Nokia’s Site. The latest available update for my 5800′s product code: 0576714, is V40
Is there any other way to update to V52?
It’s really disappointing that I can’t update!