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Would it be possible to upgrade the firmware if I just select other region? I have the nokia updater utility...
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Nokia N95 - shipping Q1 2007
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Would it be possible to upgrade the firmware if I just select other region? I have the nokia updater utility...
You actually need to change the product code on your phone, then flash the firmware, then change the product code back.
The Nokia Blog describe the procedure as being similar to changing an N73 to an N73 Music Edition.
Piesang
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Digilus
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MtnUser - welcome to the wait 
There are a few stories / conspiracy theories going around at the moment:
1. Someone left a few crates of phones on the dock in Finland and MTN is using this story (the software issues) as a cover
2. There is indeed a problem with the N95 - but strangely those who got in the first round seem to be quite happy with it - must be a 2nd batch problem specifically aimed at the SA market
3. There is just not enough stock to go around and ill-informed people are grappling for something to tell their customers
4. All of the above + the rumour about it being such a great phone, some aliens have come and snatched up all the available handsets, because they really need the GPS functionality on Mars to track down those pesky Rovers running amok and ruining the landscape 
- good luck getting one is all I can say.
There are a few stories / conspiracy theories going around at the moment:
1. Someone left a few crates of phones on the dock in Finland and MTN is using this story (the software issues) as a cover
2. There is indeed a problem with the N95 - but strangely those who got in the first round seem to be quite happy with it - must be a 2nd batch problem specifically aimed at the SA market
3. There is just not enough stock to go around and ill-informed people are grappling for something to tell their customers
4. All of the above + the rumour about it being such a great phone, some aliens have come and snatched up all the available handsets, because they really need the GPS functionality on Mars to track down those pesky Rovers running amok and ruining the landscape
- good luck getting one is all I can say.
SecretCode
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4. All of the above + the rumour about it being such a great phone, some aliens have come and snatched up all the available handsets, because they really need the GPS functionality on Mars to track down those pesky Rovers running amok and ruining the landscape
I've actually seen a green guy holding an N95 ... but he claimed he was just unwell ...
Digilus
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lol Secret - it is usually the rest of us that are green (with envy) when seeing someone holding a N95
Digilus
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- thanks for the thought though Maelly
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adamr
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and its branded with that k@k called v0dafone ... wtf extra does vodafone offer us here in SA??? .... instead of just being a pain and messing up phone software
Piesang
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If this is true I will be very happy to know that I have a limited edition phone.
Piesang
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Piesang
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I would really like to know what the problem is with their phones. Mine is still running with no problems.
Another dodgy N95
I've just made it through the porting gauntlet (with a few wounds) and finally got my N95 after amazingly only a one week wait (from MTNSP). I have to agree that the current firmware is a bit erratic – but I suppose that’s the price to pay for being at the bleeding edge of technology! My only decision is now: do I live with the frustrating (read crippling) niggles until the new firmware “hits our shores” or do I take it back as an OBF as twice today (first day of use) I’ve had to reboot, sorry restart, after the phone said something along the lines of “Error initialising phone. Contact your supplier”. And now the directional cursor won’t scroll left/right/up/down the shortcut icons – but it worked 5miniutes ago - and sometimes I can't scroll around the menu screen - and then sometimes I can't select an icon - and... - hmmm. I think it’s an Out The Box Failure this one. And now I won’t have it for the weekend!
I've just made it through the porting gauntlet (with a few wounds) and finally got my N95 after amazingly only a one week wait (from MTNSP). I have to agree that the current firmware is a bit erratic – but I suppose that’s the price to pay for being at the bleeding edge of technology! My only decision is now: do I live with the frustrating (read crippling) niggles until the new firmware “hits our shores” or do I take it back as an OBF as twice today (first day of use) I’ve had to reboot, sorry restart, after the phone said something along the lines of “Error initialising phone. Contact your supplier”. And now the directional cursor won’t scroll left/right/up/down the shortcut icons – but it worked 5miniutes ago - and sometimes I can't scroll around the menu screen - and then sometimes I can't select an icon - and... - hmmm. I think it’s an Out The Box Failure this one. And now I won’t have it for the weekend!