How do I determine my 6310i's firmware version?

I've been searching through the menus, but I can't figure out what
firmware version my 6310i has. I'm in the market for clue.

Also, is there a site for downloading the newest firmware? I heard
that I need v5.5 for reliable Bluetooth/GPRS. The nokia.com website
search engine was no help.

Thanks,
Dave

"David Wuertele" <dave-gnus@bfnet.com> wrote in message
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> I've been searching through the menus, but I can't figure out what
> firmware version my 6310i has. I'm in the market for clue.

At the standby screen, press *#0000#

> Also, is there a site for downloading the newest firmware?

Several, but what are you planning to do with it once you've got it?

> I heard
> that I need v5.5 for reliable Bluetooth/GPRS.

Latest firmware is v5.52, v5.51 was stable as well, and really you should
have one of these for reliable BlueTooth comms.

> The nokia.com website
> search engine was no help.

No big surprise there then! ;-)

Bear in mind that even if you do locate the firmware, you'll need a decent
flashing solution to actually get it onto the phone - Twister, Griffin or
Prodigy will all do it, Twister is far and away the best, but it will set
you back £200 UKP and upwards.

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Richard> Latest firmware is v5.52, v5.51 was stable as well, and
Richard> really you should have one of these for reliable BlueTooth
Richard> comms.

Hmm... Where can I find this?

Richard> Bear in mind that even if you do locate the firmware, you'll
Richard> need a decent flashing solution to actually get it onto the
Richard> phone - Twister, Griffin or Prodigy will all do it, Twister
Richard> is far and away the best, but it will set you back £200 UKP
Richard> and upwards.

My phone is already unlocked... do I have to buy some crazy software
just to get the new firmware?

David Wuertele <dave-gnus@bfnet.com> wrote in message news:<m3ekon9i4s.fsf@bfnet.com>...
> I've been searching through the menus, but I can't figure out what
> firmware version my 6310i has. I'm in the market for clue.

Type in *#0000# in to the handset and the firmware version will show
on the screen.

> Also, is there a site for downloading the newest firmware? I heard
> that I need v5.5 for reliable Bluetooth/GPRS. The nokia.com website
> search engine was no help.

Nokia fixed a bluetooth glitch in firmware 5.5, so you would need 5.5
or above in most circumstances.

> Thanks,
> Dave

"David Wuertele" <dave-gnus@bfnet.com> wrote in message
news:m3brjr9f5s.fsf@bfnet.com...
> Richard> Latest firmware is v5.52, v5.51 was stable as well, and
> Richard> really you should have one of these for reliable BlueTooth
> Richard> comms.
>
> Hmm... Where can I find this?
>
> Richard> Bear in mind that even if you do locate the firmware, you'll
> Richard> need a decent flashing solution to actually get it onto the
> Richard> phone - Twister, Griffin or Prodigy will all do it, Twister
> Richard> is far and away the best, but it will set you back £200 UKP
> Richard> and upwards.
>
> My phone is already unlocked... do I have to buy some crazy software
> just to get the new firmware?

Flashing firmware i not just a question of uploading it over a data cable.
The firmware is encrypted, and it's important to use the right tools to
upload new firmware to the phone.

If you want to have a look at what Twister or Griffin are, take a look at
www.gsm-solutions.co.uk

If you need more info on how to flash DCT4 handsets, take a look on
http://beam.to/gsmforum

HTH

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David Wuertele <dave-gnus@bfnet.com> wrote:

>Richard> Bear in mind that even if you do locate the firmware, you'll
>Richard> need a decent flashing solution to actually get it onto the
>Richard> phone - Twister, Griffin or Prodigy will all do it, Twister
>Richard> is far and away the best, but it will set you back £200 UKP
>Richard> and upwards.

>My phone is already unlocked... do I have to buy some crazy software
>just to get the new firmware?

Unlocking has no bearing on your ability to flash the firmware. It
can't be done with a standard data cable.

You need the appropriate dongle and software. As both are needed
together even if you were able to get a copy of the software it
wouldn't be much use to you.

If this is a one-off try your local Nokia service centre or one of the
many online vendors who do repairs or firmware upgrades.

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