New N95-1 Firmware Available v30.0.015
Firmware, General, N95 September 9th, 2008A new Nokia N95 Firware is availabe through nokia updates, Check it out!
New Features:
* Maps 2.0
* Full N-Gage (much improved over v20.x)
* Nokia Search 4.0 with Google plug-in
* Enablers for “Comes With Music†(DRM stuff?)
* Share Online 3.0 (includes Ovi, Flickr, Vox)
* Mosh & Ovi bookmarks added to browser
* Automatic screen rotation:
(Enable via Settings > General > Personalization > Display > Rotate Screen)
* New dark theme from N82/N96 (Nokia Nseries 4)
Changes:
* Increased startup speed (15-16 seconds, according to Engadget)
* Download! application updated to v 3.1.50
* Update for Flash Lite 3, YouTube video works!
* Menu screen changed (no longer has the reduced-size header.) 
* Current consumption improvements (for e.g. WLAN scanning)
* New baseline for VoIP (with significant error corrections)
Also can apparently be hacked to load unsigned code, see http://www.finestfones.com/2008/03/symbian-92-has-been-hacked.html for some more info.
Thanks to http://blog.wolffmyren.com/2008/09/06/nokia-n95-1-firmware-v300018/ for the info.
Also, why no updates? I still rate my N95 over the ipwn anyday.. I mean ffs not even copy paste? what were apple thinking…
Article by:isawan95
September 10th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
hmmm… I don’t see this update when I run the Nokia Software update. It says that I am currently up to date with version 21.0.016….
Is this update not available to UK users yet?
September 11th, 2008 at 3:29 am
sorry im new to the n95 but how do you tell what n95 you have, because i updated my software, but it wouldnt update to 30.0.015
September 12th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Been runnin this F/W for a day now and everything seems to go really smooth and fast! My previous F/W was v20.0.015 as I was not interested in the 21.0.016 version cos it sounded to buggy….by all reports!
I just downloaded the latest NSU and backed up my phone and it took about 30 mins…
September 12th, 2008 at 4:05 am
I’m not seeing this one in the U.S. either. Tried last night. 21.0.016 is listed as the current version.
September 12th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Hi, i hve just updated my n95-1 from v 21.0.016 to 30.0.015 but i found a little bug. The battery meter seems to freeze to full batt but after a reboot it shows only 4 bars left.
Does anyone else have this problem?
September 13th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
To Neil and Bob
Not sure why you cannt find the updates, but try downloading and installing the latest Nokia updater from the Nokia website. It will give you all the instuctions by on screen prompts i.e where to find the codes needed.
Make sure your phone is charging while updating as my phone got bricked when it ran out of power halfway through the update. Luckily I managed to persuaded Tmobile to send me another N95 for free…as there is a 2 year warranty. Phew
Seems quicker overall and there are less memory time outs while surfing. I heard the N958GB has more RAM than the N95 so will not crash as ofen is that true? But Nokia took away the lens cover on the N958GB that is on the N95 which is crap.
I Have not tried how the map/navigation application works on the updated firmware yet but I found after an update it helps to reformat the micro SD and reinstall all sofware. This procedure helps avoid small bugs ang lags. Will post an updated review after testing (if I have time/remember to).
Thanks to the site creators. This site is great.
September 14th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Hey wiz v 21.0.016 z screen changed from portrait 2 landscape instantly but wiz v30 it takes some time to switch from portrait 2 landscape with z autorotation desactivated… but z phone perform much better with the new firmware
September 15th, 2008 at 2:41 am
To those having issues not seeing the update, its likly that your provider is not on the allow list of mobile codes currently. “3″ in Australia customize the firmware before releasing it on NSU, other providers might do the same. If you tech savvy and want that firmware not you can change your mobile region code and get the update that way, but I dont think its worth the risk.
I have found a few bugs and crashes so far, the frist time i used my bluetooth headphones the phone restarted, and also randomly when browsing music.
Maps needed to be reinstalled from scratch and all new maps needed to be downloaded too, this would of been resolved with formatting my memory card but not worth the effort to backup 8gb.
September 15th, 2008 at 7:47 am
hmmm… lots of mention of 8Gb going on here.
Is this v30 update for the n95 8gb only?
September 15th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Changing your product code to get the latest firmware is soooo easy, and you can revert back to the old product code if you ever need to return your phone to your supplier.
Do a search for N95 product code change. Then you can debrand your phone and get all the latest firmware updates as soon as they’re out!
September 24th, 2008 at 11:18 am
After upgrading to v30, my phone after a while will stop getting calls and gives a ‘mobile off tone’ to anyone who calls me. I need to reboot for it to get calls again…anyone has this problem or know what to do?
September 25th, 2008 at 7:33 am
“Downloaded this latest f/w and so far no probs, works perfectly. It’s about time they got something right at Nokia……”
In fairness, the n95 is easily the best phone i’ve owned and the frequent Firmware updates (I think mine has had 3 now) keep it fresh and interesting.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Recently updated to this latest firmware and its given my n95 a new lease on life! 1st time updating the firmware aswell so I had v10 before updating, had run into a few problems with my n95 prior, like my contacts wouldnt even show up, so I had to update, just aswell I did,
thanks Nokia for pimping my phone!
October 20th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Hi
Just upgraded my N95 to 30.0.015 rm-159 (01.01 ) and the camera did not work right away. restarted and now it seems to be working . Yeah and I lost my contacts but I think I can drop them back in from the back up. Rotate is working but can not find the application, only on and off. Is this Samirs’ app Rotate me? Thats it for me Oh the phoneappears to work faster.
October 21st, 2008 at 4:12 am
when you update your FW it will wipe all files on your phone (apart from memory stick) so make sure you do a full backup first. when restoring you can pick n choose what bits to put back, eg contacts only, or msg’s + contacts, etc
the rotate app is one nokia has made, and as you have found out there is only on/off. no actual app as such as its not a built in feature. mine is also faster to load from boot, but displaying a contacts phone number is god awfully slow.
October 26th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
how come my software update only reads up till fw 21.0.016
October 28th, 2008 at 10:00 am
John: are you with O2?
I am only getting that version too. I think it may be time to de-brand my phone in order to get this new Firmware. I suspect that O2 have stopped branding the Firmware for the n95 now…
October 28th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
The lastest version I can see is 14.0.001. HELP!!
November 4th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Same as 1st post.
I don’t see this update when I run the Nokia Software update (latest one).
It says that I am currently up to date with version 21.0.016
Trying to check directly in Nokia Page (giving a code that is printed in back of phone) said too i was up to date with my v21.
November 7th, 2008 at 12:26 am
i found a way to hack the phone so we can update. I’ll translate and post back here, since its in Portuguese.
November 11th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
So, i posted. Lets see if admin approves it
December 11th, 2008 at 5:35 am
i cracked the code and install V.31 on n95,nothing seen great than earlier version of S/w except rotate the screen.but the problem i am facing is the date format changed to mm/dd/yyyy & in menu option i am seeing euro language.try to restore earlier version but nothing happen.i have restore my earlier code & now waiting for upgrade version of software.crap………
March 4th, 2009 at 8:22 am
hey..i got new n95 firmware v31…awesome but the new firmware is hackproof =(…thank god that i already found the new way to hack it..yeehaaa
March 18th, 2009 at 11:12 am
i recently got my n 95 8 gb formatted……….i had backed up the contacts ….my pc showed some 489 contacted backed up but after fomating my phone i could find only 22 contacts backed up …….i dont know what to do ………someone pls help me…..i would be really nice of anyone who helps me………….i need all my contacts
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hi. Any body from Karachi here? I need to know what internet speed is needed for upgrade of FW? Pls reply!!!
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:27 pm
it very good
August 5th, 2009 at 6:16 am
Aamie: you can upgrade your phone FW offline using Phoenix offline software updater.
Manu: Update NOKIA PC Suite then try again. It should work.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I updated my n95 from v10 to v30 at 1st i saw the new icons and animation but after i reboot the phone all the icons are gone and all i see is the old icon..please how do i get the new icons back?
March 21st, 2010 at 3:55 am
“Downloaded this latest f/w and so far no probs, works perfectly. It’s about time they got something right at Nokia……â€
In fairness, the n95 is easily the best phone i’ve owned and the frequent Firmware updates (I think mine has had 3 now) keep it fresh and interesting.