Cell phones: Nokia N95 on ATT Cingular
re:
by BHeebs - 3/10/08 8:50 PM In reply to: Model and code by usmc_guyOk...my model is N95_1 or N95-1. (cant tell)
code is 0664407
Hmmm
by usmc_guy - 3/11/08 2:34 AM In reply to: re: by BHeebsIt figures that I cant find that particular code easily. One thing I will ask is what firmware are you running? To find out type *#0000# on your phone. Everything on the first line is your version. Last I checked the latest version is V 20.0.015. If you have anything below that, it maybe time to upgrade the firmware on the phone. Post to let me know what version you have, and we will work from there.
Wierd
by usmc_guy - 3/11/08 6:21 PM In reply to: Re by BHeebsTyping *#0000# should bring up the version info WITHOUT having to press send. I find it very odd that your phone DOESNT give you the version info when you type that in. Are you pressing anything else before you type that in?
BTW
by usmc_guy - 3/11/08 7:23 PM In reply to: Re by BHeebsGo into Tools, Settings, General, Personalisation, then Language. Since you mentioned the Language thing, I would suggest Changing your "Phone Language" and "Writing Language" to english. Not sure if this will help, but just find it odd you are seeeing the error you are seeing.
RETURN THE NOKIA N95-3 WHILE YOU HAVE A CHANCE!
by deciding - 3/15/08 10:28 AM In reply to: Re by BHeebsDON'T BUY NOKIA N95-3 ! PEELING PAINT!
I RESCIND MY GREAT REVIEW!!! FROM 12/23/07
AFTER 1.5 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP, NOKIA N95-3 BUTTONS BEGAN TO PEEL. I CONTACTED DELL =>REFERRED ME TO NOKIA => NOKIA WANTS TO REPLACE IT, BUT I DON'T WANT A PHONE WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS!
DELL REFUSES TO REFUND ME (AFTER 21 DAYS ). TIME FOR MORE DRASTIC MEASURES...
DON'T BUY THIS PHONE - THE QUALITY ASSURANCE SUCKS!
which version
by phil4jc2007 - 11/5/08 8:15 AM In reply to: re: by BHeebsCan anyone tell the ser# 355739020825679 is which version?
Firmware update bricked my N95-3
by agahran - 3/31/08 9:52 AM In reply to: Nokia N95 on ATT Cingular by ghg22I was very excited last week to receive and start learning to use my Nokia 95-3, which worked very well (no trouble at all) on AT&T's 3G network.
The problem was, just as I started to fall in love with this excellent moblogging tool, I had to do a firmware update to utilize the Share on Ovi service that came with the phone.
I found a windows laptop (I'm a mac person, and Nokia's update software is windows only), installed Nokia's software updater, and ran the update correctly.
My expensive phone is now a brick. Immediately after the firmware upgrade, it would not start at all.
Since I bought it from Amazon (not Nokia), Nokia will not guarantee to repair or replace it for free.
So, sadly, I'm returning the phone, carrying case, and bluetooth keyboard today. I'll wait and see what the future brings, but for now I'll settle for a prepaid tracfone until technology and service catches up with my minimum requirements.
If you happen to live in NYC or Chicago, the only cities currently with Nokia stores, then you have the luxury of walking in and requesting an immediate replacement. I don't -- and waiting for Nokia's process might leave me with a new bill and a lack of time to get a refund for the brick.
I might consider getting an N95 or N96 in the future, but only if I could get it from local seller.
Details of my experience here: http://urltea.com/31j0
- Amy Gahran
Bricked Phone
by usmc_guy - 3/31/08 3:36 PM In reply to: Firmware update bricked my N95-3 by agahranIt is unfortunate to hear what happened to you. At the same time, you shouldnt let one bad apple ruin the bunch. Many things can go wrong that can cause the phone not to work. Especially during a firmware update. If anything, you should give it a second try. To each their own. And Buyer beware!
Nothing is Perfect.
Well, unfortunately I didn't have the option to try again
by agahran - 3/31/08 3:46 PM In reply to: Bricked Phone by usmc_guyUSMC-guy,
I understand what you're saying, and I don't give up easily. I would have given Nokia a chance to repair/replace the phone if I could. However, since I bought it through Amazon (not Nokia), Nokia wouldn't guarantee that they'd repair/replace it for free -- and they said turnaround time was 10-14 business days.
Meanwhile, through Amazon I had only 30 calendar days to return the phone for a refund. And I only had 30 days to cancel my 2-year AT&T contract. And only 15 days to return the keyboard.
My options were: Take a chance on trusting Nokia to do the right thing, not charge me to repair/replace the unit, and get it back to me in time that I could finish putting it through its paces -- or quit now and send everything back.
It's a big chunk of change, at least for me. I couldn't risk being stuck with such a huge bill for a brick. So I bailed.
Later on, if the Nokia N95 (or forthcoming N96) is available in local retail stores where replacement isn't such a lengthy, risky process, I'd be happy to try again. But right now the N95 is only available in Chicago and NYC (the only Nokia US stores). It's not in carriers' stores yet.
Believe me, I really wanted this phone do work and I don't give up easily. This was a hard choice.
- Amy Gahran
N95 / N96
by usmc_guy - 3/31/08 3:51 PM In reply to: Well, unfortunately I didn't have the option to try again by agahranTo be honest with ya, I love my N95. Ive had it since the day it was released.
However,.....
I am a Apple fanatic. I read apple new threads everyday. I am actually waiting for this June to get the 3G iPhone. Even though the N95 has lots of features, it has more than necessary. The present iPhone has great potential. The upcoming "RUMORS" I hear about the soon to be 3G iPhone makes me want it more.
If I can make a suggestion to you, take your money and wait until June. If you need a phone, get a cheapo or something until then. Once they release the info on the new 3G iPhone, make your choice.
I love my N95, but the Mac in me wants the iPhone.
iPhone pros & cons
by agahran - 3/31/08 6:26 PM In reply to: N95 / N96 by usmc_guyThat is another reason why I'm holding off. The current iPhone lacks 3 features that are must-haves for me:
- 3G access
- real GPS
- Bluetooth keyboard (since I really need a moblogging/reporting tool, not just a fancy cameraphone. I need to actually write on this thing, and I detest the iPhone touchscreen keyboard for anything more than a few words.)
It looks like the 1st 2 options are likely for the next iPhone, but I don't know about the keyboard, and I really need that. We'll see. I can hang in there and wait for that, or to see if Nokia broaden slocal retail availability and service for the N95 (or offer it for the N96). Or to see if some other provider wisens up to this kind of high-end market.
- Amy Gahran
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