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Is there any firmware update (ver 3.70) for 6233? I got this phone a week ago, everything is really cool.. except that sometimes the phone hangs up and resumes in about 10-15 seconds.

No, this is because its a really new phone.

I found a big when you do keypad lock then press the camera button it says press unlock and OK when all the other buttons say press unlock and * and there is no OK button to press in the first place

Noticed the hanging problem with mine today when I was switching through menu items. No big deal, although would be nice for a firmware upgrade.

Ive got the 6234, although running v3.70 firmware as well.

On another note, there is a new PC Suite with new icons and stuff

6.81.13
nds2.nokia.com/files/sup...l_13_eng_web.msi

GlennL writes...

nds2.nokia.com/files/sup...l_13_tha_web.msi

Argh, don't install that unless you can read Arabic!! :-(
img214.imageshack.us/img...453/nokiaql2.jpg

Try this instead: www.nokia.com.au/nokia/0,,79737,00.html

Tex writes...

Argh, don't install that unless you can read Arabic!! :-(

I think its Thai mate!

Sorry i was stupid copying the wrong link
nds2.nokia.com/files/sup...l_13_eng_web.msi

OMG.. I think I downloaded & installed a wrong one. Its 6.81.13.0

It doesn't allow to convert music files above 160kbps. I'd uninstall and & install the above mentioned version.

YAY Nokia Melbourne has a new firmware v4.52

Has anyone got a changelog for what the new firmware fixes?

No, sorry very hard to find out that this even existed, I'm getting it updated tomorrow.

Some one said i causes a bug in the camera though, i hope not

EDIT

-Font size can be set to small but only in sms mode. The rest still cannot.
-First 4 seconds ringtones still very soft follow by normal loud tone after that. Still same and not solved yet.
-Camera still same.

I'm having a problem with this same phone running the default firmware.

It was fine when I first got it, then there was a white screen crashing the phone. And now everytime I turn it on theres a white screen coming up for a few seconds after entering security code before showing my actual wall paper and sometimes the white screen stays up for good and I have to turn it off and back on again.

Also when it goes into power saving mode, it doesnt dim itself anymore properly the whole screen just goes blank. Then when I press a button, it shows a white screen again for a few seconds and then shows the wallpaper. It never used to do this, all this started after it crashed that one time with the white screen!

When was the firmware released? I was told there is no new firmware updates available for this phone, will the new firmware update fix these problems I am having or do I have a dud one?

rapdj writes...

do I have a dud one?
return it, my 6233 does none of those things.

Stupid nokia wanting my phone for 48 hours, i never had any of those issues on my phone, my works fine except for only making video calls even when on GSM

It's not doing it now to make a liar out of me! GAH! Gonna be hard to return it now when it's not doing it, I dont see how it can just fix itself :(

I wish it would be constant, they'll just think im screwing around if I take it back now and it works properly....

Got it back, but they screwed it up, i dont know why the opened the phone up but now the internal rumber around the screen is twisted, will have to take it back

Allows for changing of font sizes now from large, small or medium, not sure if that was in previous release

i think at the moment v3.70 is the best and most stable we can get..

does upgrading the firmware remove any branding that the phone may have?

I had my phone (Nokia 6234) on Monday, upgraded to v4.52. Seems a bit quicker...

The one i got from 3 came with 4.52.. maybe 3 were waiting for better firmware ??

No issues so far.

funkyblue writes...

I had my phone (Nokia 6234) on Monday, upgraded to v4.52. Seems a bit quicker...

where did you get this upgraded?

[ u e e K writes...

where did you get this upgraded?

Take it to your closest Nokia Care Centre - nds2.nokia-au.nokia.com/.../0,,37170,0.html

Just talked with a rep from Nokia Care Centre, Melbourne. There's no upgrade for firmware at the moment. The latest they got is ver. 3.70

Maybe you guys are talking about 6234 coz that's a different story. Also, 3 always customize their mobiles.

Nope, i took mine into nokia melbourne, got a 6233 and when i press *#0000# i get 4.52

ps: i guess i should mention i went to clayton

do you find this different from v3.70?

I only had it for a few minutes then returned it to be fixed again lol

Might just be me but the BT seems weaker and diffrent font sizes, still didnt fix the unlock and ok bug

Is there a Nokia Care Centre in Clayton as well? Also, why the Nokia Melb. CBD is giving info that 3.70 is the latest one??? Cheeky han

Whats the trick to get Oxygen Phone Manager II to connect to my 6233?

G_E_M_I_N_I writes...

Is there a Nokia Care Centre in Clayton as well?

Look above - forum-replies.cfm?t=567831&p=2#r21

Has anyone got the changelog for v4.52 yet?

I am running v.3.70 and am having an issue with the contact list and have been in touch with Nokia support about it who suggested i take it to a repair centre. Rang the repair centre and they said that there was updated software for the 6233 (v4.52 i assume) but would take several days to fix it. Being a straight software update, i though a few days was very excessive. When i asked the person on the phone (obviously not a technician) if the software would fix my particular issue, she said the technician didn't know. At this stage i hadn't even explained the problem....which is the phone only looking at the last 7 digits of a contact number when comparing a received call to a the numbers in contact list.

eg.
If this number calls my phone +61409 123456 then the contact with the number +61249 123456 in my contact list will appear as the caller. Likewise if i entered the first number into my contact list when the second number was already in the list then it will say "Number already in use for xxxxxxxxxx"

i have this issue between a landline and a mobile number for separate people. Probably not a common occurrence but definitely a bug.

I wonder if thats a 'feature', so that it will recognise the multiple forms of the same number ie 02 1234 5678 and +612 1234 5678. It would work better in Australia if it went to 8 instead of 7 digits though.

So what does this suppposed new firmware do really?

does anyone know how to make it so that messages can be saved to SIM rather than phone?

Tell them it takes 2 hrs to update the firmware, im not sure if it fixes your problems but its still worth it and its not worth leaving there for a few days

Maybe you could help me Glenn. As you have the updated firmware you could check if this bug has been addressed.

If you could make a contact with the number +61 409123456 and another contact with the number +612 49123456, does it tell you that the second number already exists for the first contact?

You could use any numbers as long as the last 7 numbers are the same. I used he ablove numbers as an example because my area code is 02 and my first two numbers are 49. You could even test it by making a dummy contact with the same last 7 digits as your landline and then calling your 6233 with your landline phone and see what happens (may work better if you don't have your landline attached to a contact already).

This would save me a lot of hassles and i would appreciate your help.

Yes it does same number allready in use

EDIT:
This is the changelog:
----------------------------------­ -----
Changes/improvements made from MCU SW version 3.70 to version 4.52:
- Call and network management
- Making a voice call when using the speed dial improved
- The redial function improved when making a video call to non 3G
device
- Timing of displaying the number after the call is answered improved
- Functioning of DTMF tones improved
- Connectivity
- Displaying the note when a OMA download fails improved
- Video streaming improved
- Disappearing HomeZone indication during browsing in Internet optimized
- For SVG images Unicode support improved
- Displaying background pictures when editing MMS's improved
- Functioning of the device when trying to stream audio in an unsupported
frequency improved

Does anyonw where i can get games for this phone?

ive checked everywhere and the ones ive found are really crappy or i have to pay.

have a look here

forum-replies.cfm?t=586585&p=5

bubbajub writes...

but would take several days to fix it. Being a straight software update, i though a few days was very excessive.

So - because your job is only a quick one, you expect to jump the queue ahead of everyone else and get your phone done first?

The update is very simple for them to do, in Perth it is done in an hour, and there is only 1 service centre here.

It is worth questioning why the retailers are selling the phone with old firmware to start with, and then the customer is expected to go without a phone for several days - rubbish.
Mark

ArghDee writes...

So - because your job is only a quick one, you expect to jump the queue ahead of everyone else and get your phone done first?

You must be in the queue at the same service centre as me to be so testy.

For a brand new phone, and the fact that it is a job that should only take a few minutes, i think it is totally acceptable for me to jump ahead of the queue.

I jst had the firmware updated to 4.52 and im not noticing any difference at the moment. I still have to try connecting to a motorola phone..

i made like da biggest mistake getin a 6233...shudve gone fer n 72....i askd that dude if itz s 40 or s60 hez like s 60...n i blindly got da cell....wen i chekd it wuz s 40....it reboots after playin like 3 songz ....if i use a lift it takez like 5 minz fer da signal 2 cum back...sumtimez if ma frenz r colin itz switched off wen itz acc switchd on....man dey arent even ready 2 take it back....

The new firmware 4.52 fixes most of these problems i think but there are still a few bugs for me. Im using 4.52.

1) When you open videos using 'Open in Sequence', they play halfway then the screen goes white then skips to the next video.

2) I had reception issues but i havnet had a time to check them out yet.

Why cant my Nokia 6234 send or recieve files over bluetooth to any motorola mobiles?? is there something wrong with my 6234 or is it with all of them?

I think the new nokia phones dont like motorola in general as i had the same problems

Inta.....you have to get your firmware upgraded. It worked for me. Im using 4.52 now on my 6233. I have a feeling that Nokia knew about this problem buy ignored it.

ohh k thanks guys

Anyone know anything about 4.91 \ 4.92 firmware

Ive been reading people actually modding their 6233's with the new firmware. How is this possible, i thought Nokia phones had to be taken to the Nokia stores to get their firmware updated.

I have put the changelist in this thread
forum-replies.cfm?t=586585&p=8

Does anyone know whether any updates to 4.91 exists on the online update? Cheers

G_E_M_I_N_I writes...

Does anyone know whether any updates to 4.91 exists on the online update?

I updated my 6233 to 4.91 through the Nokia online update service.

tez writes...

I updated my 6233 to 4.91

Now there is 5.10 i wonder how long before we get it

Was available just now from NSU. I just upgraded mine. Not sure what this new version is supposed to fix/enhance though. Any ideas?

Changes/improvements made from MCU SW version 4.91 to version 5.10:
- Messaging
- The email address length value has been optimized
- Sending and receiving MMS improved
- Improved downloading of SMIL info
- AM or PM added if 12-hour time format is used in Message details
- Browser
- Improved downloading with Opera browser
- Browser functionality improved when Hebrew language used
- Downloading Java games improved
- Browser bookmarks updated in German menu
- HTTP Loader Context creation improved
- Bluetooth/IRDA
- Improved transfer of DRM SD protected content
- UAProfile updated
- Font size setting option available in all variants
- Echo cancellation improved when CK-7W hands free used
- Dictionary application available in all variants
- Video streaming improved
- Downloading of 3GP file improved
- Improved support for AMR file with Media Player
- IMSI detach sent to network when powering off due to low battery
- Operator name list updated

DJ Nikos writes...

version 5.10:

is this the version that nokia au site has at present?

Funny... I just tried to update my phone using NSU, and its reporting that 4.91 is the latest version. Mine has the Optus firmware.

I tried NSU and it said 4.91 was the latest for me also, using telstra firmware

Well, NSU worked for me, I had 4.91, it detected 5.10 and upgraded my phone.

Alpine writes...

Well, NSU worked for me

What is your product code it is behind your battery, are you on three. They get it before telstra and optus

dddp writes...

version 5.10:

is this the version that nokia au site has at present?

no takers?

dddp writes...

no takers?

Read the last few posts mate... depends on your model of 6233 it seems, ie who it is branded from, like Optus, Telstra etc. Mine is from Optus, and no I cant get it from the AU site.

Shazza writes...

Optus, Telstra

can't get it either - only reason i asked is cause i don't know who/what NSU is - couldn't be nokia update service, that would be NUS would it not?

Nokia Software Updater

I bought my 6233 brand new from ebay outright, no plans, no locks. I use a Virgin prepaid SIM.

I updated to v5.10 using the Nokia Software Updater. I have an unbranded 6233.

funkyblue writes...

I have an unbranded 6233.

Which network are you on, or what is your product code

I am on Vodafone Post-Paid.

dddp writes...

only reason i asked is cause i don't know who/what NSU is - couldn't be nokia update service, that would be NUS would it not?

Sorry mate, the NSU is the Nokia Software Updater. Its software u d/l to you pc, and allows u to update your nokia handset's firmware to the latest version.

The link should be on the nokia au website, under support. Somewhere near where u d/l the Nokia PC Suite from.

I got a 6233 (RM-145) with Optus and its still detecting latest firmware: 4.91. How are some people getting the new firmware and others arent?

I got the new 5.10 firmware so most people should have it now using telstra firmware, dont notice anything diffrent though

Does anyone have the following issue after switching to firmware v5.10 on a 6233:
+ Keeping the '#' key pressed for a while does not switch to silent profile anymore.


Nokia 6233
V 05.10
21-12-06
RM-145

Edit: Added the descriptive f/w version

/dev/hdc writes...

Keeping the '#' key pressed for a while does not switch to silent profile anymore.


Works fine for me, just tried # does silent then # does general

Weird!
Still doesn't work for me. :(

Is the 5.10 firmware available on Optus yet?

my 6233 decided to cark it so it's in getting fixed - when i get it back i'll see what firmware it has (i'd not long ago updated it to 4.91)

you guys in the city have nothing to worry about, where i live it's considered normal to take 3 weeks to get back from the nokia service centre - put it in at the local allphones shop and they send it off to get fixed - rang them today to see how it's going, they won't get an answer back until tomorrow morning (1-6-07) so i'll find out then

Today I update my 6233 from 5.10 to 5.43!

wholetmego writes...

Today I update my 6233 from 5.10 to 5.43!

Let me guess your on three, telstra and optus get theres 6 months later

I have Nokia 6233 from Three and NSU says that 4.91 is the latest. What to do?

How can I debrand the phone? I liked it coz it had no "3" logos on it. It seems that 3 has put some customization into the software.

CEO of three - I will debone your dog for that!

5.43??

As mentioned before if anyone knows how to "de-Brand" one of these I'd be so greateful. I have two Telstra and one Optus branded handsets and I'm with Virgin!

As for the NSU and v5.10, I did the 6233ME that's Optus Branded, no wories from 4.something to 5.10.

But when I went to do the Telstra one, I had to try _5_ times.

1) "There was a internet connection problem" (Twice)
2) "Found v5.10" but crashed downloading it
(Why doesn't it save the FW file locally instead of downloading it every time!!!)
3) "No newer Firmware available" (Twice)
(What rubbish as it already told me 5.10 was available but crashed during the download!!)

So eventually I managed to get it to find the v5.10 update and get through a download, and it's all good now.

BTW I suffered from the MMS "white screen" on BOTH handsets. This firmware fixed both! :)

So to all those that have tried and failed, I say KEEP TRYING! At least 5 times. Both Optus and Telstra "branded" phones will get v5.10 if you persist.

Now how about helping us get rid of hopping penguins and spinning cubes? How the hell do you "Un-Brand" a handset???

PLEASE? .... Anyone?

Alpine writes...

5.43??

Available now through the Nokia Software Updater.

Wiz.au writes...

How the hell do you "Un-Brand" a handset???

You don't. Live with it!

still no newer than 4.91 for 6233 three users.

vic2099 writes...

still no newer than 4.91 for 6233 three users.

Anybody know why 3 users cant use later firmware, ie. 5.43?

Ok, I wanted to wait untill all 4 of my 6233 handsets were done, in case I shot myself in the foot by posting this.

But on the topic of un-Branding a handset. Well, I just couldn't accept that I had to live with it. There had to be a way. So I decided to ask the Nokia techs myself in person. I walked into my local Nokia Care Centre, asked to speak to a tech about my phone. As I wanted them to think I already knew it could be done, I asked "How much would it cost to re-flash my handset with normal Nokia software". He informed me that if the handset was still under warranty, it was a _FREE_SERVICE_!!

So over the last week I have rotated every 6233 handset into the Nokia Care Centre, and they have all come back with "Generic" Nokia firmware 5.43.

So to all you "3" users, if your handset is under warranty, you might like to try changing it for "Generic" firmware. You will have to re-do a lot of settings because the backup software _DOESN'T_ backup everything. But I think this is a small price to pay for removing Hopping Penguins, Dancing Shadows and Spinning Cubes, and getting back PTT icons, and loads more.

And no, I never found out how much it would cost if the handset wasn't in warranty. They were a bit cautious about telling me and avoided it by telling me my "handsets were still in warranty and there was no charge".

Oh, and they also removed the Optus Network Lock on the 6233ME unit as well = BONUS!! :)

You mustn't be going to the Melb CBD Nokia Centre.

I asked them to remove the Optus branding on my 6233 but was told they arent allowed to.

They have to replace the firmware with the same branded version the phone was originally sold with :(

Wiz.au two questions:

1. Are you talking about Nokia Center in Chatswood by any chance?
2. Don't you think something happened to camera pictures quality after 4.91 ?