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As you are probably aware, a few weeks back we got the v21 firmware update for the N97. But this update was only available on certain product codes, the UK (0585162) one not being in there Any way, now we have the update available, get over to the Ovi Suite and get updating! I was however hit with a warning that the “Software updates server could not be reached” so you may have to keep trying until it lets you in.

I haven’t been able to update yet so a hands-on review of the new firmware is not available at this moment in time but I can tell you what is expected.

The new firmware is claimed to;

• Improve the browser.
• Add smother kinetic scrolling.
• Numerous bug fixes!
• Improved image and video stability.
• Build on functionality.
• Enhance performance.
• Improved call reliability.
• Music player improvements.

Through discussion I have read about the firmware when it was released to other product codes were that it did indeed increase the free RAM available at startup (some claim up to around 60-65mb at boot). This firmware is still unhackable (the N97 firmware wasn’t hackable since version 20) but if you don’t care for hacking (or are unable to due to firmware restrictions) then it is highly recommended that you update your phone. Although, if you have the hack installed then I believe it will keep through User Data Protection (the thing that keeps your photos, videos etc) when updating.

So load up the Ovi Suite (available at: http://www.ovi.com/suite) or Nokia Software Updater (available at: http://betalabs.nokia.com/apps/nokia-software-updater/) and update your Nokia N97 to the latest firmware!

- Aden Beckitt

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