Nokia E71 Blog For Fanatics

10 Reasons Why I Still Love My E71 !

2010-07-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

Hello all ! I hope you all are doing fine and still enjoying your E71 ! This time I am back again with some of my experiences with E71 and reasons why I still love my Nokia E71. I hope you all will like it and must be having some similar experience with it and had a good and happy time using this wonderful phone ever by Nokia.

Well, I have owned 5-6 different models and atleast 4 of them were made by Nokia including one Nokia 5700 XM. Right now, I am just addicted to Nokia's user-interface which is said to be the most easiest user interface ever made by any mobile phone provider. I call that interface as a "Human touch". However, some of the nokia phones do have some software problems but they are to the less concern as that can be solved easily.

Some of the Nokia phones have less RAM and because of that, they get hanged or restart sometimes or the phone would switch off during the phone call or some phones would operate slowly due to the same RAM issue.

But the Nokia E71, which I purchased exactly 7 months ago has impressed me on all accounts. Let me list down and tell you the 10 reasons why even after using it for such a long time, I still love my Nokia E71 !

3G : This phone has got 3G which some of the other phones might not be having. I have used Skype , watched Youtube videos and have checked mails and for me, It has worked very well.
QWERTY keypad : This phone has a blackberry style QWERTY pad which is a great advantage. I use my twitter all the time so I think I have utilized all the keys several times.
GPS : It has got the best GPS technology and in recent news, Nokia has given free maps navigation for this device. For more details, you can read this article. This navigation system has helped me several times in an unknown city.
Memory : When I purchased this phone, I had 2GB in it and I felt no need of buying a higher memory card but still now I have got an 8Gb memory card for it with which I can store so many music and data in it.
Longer Battery Life : This phone has got probably the biggest battery I have ever seen in any phone. But the main thing is that it provides a very good battery backup. I charge my phone once in 2 days even though I keep it connected to GPRS all the time. Comparing it to Nokia E72, which needs to be charged everyday!
Its Fast : This phone has got more RAM than Nokia N97 ! You might have noticed this too but for me, this is the fastest Nokia phone I have used. I have run 19 application at once on this phone and checked its capability and it was up to the mark.
Its Beautiful : Talking about its design, I just love it ! Its so sleek with its steel body and mine is a white one!
Decent Camera : It has got 3.2M camera which is quite a cool one to click daylight pictures, though its night result is not so good but for a tip, Press "T" while clicking pictures to set auto-focus!
Softwares : As you all know, It runs on s60 v3 platform, so the software support is very high. This has a firmware which is very easy to hack. you can check this article to hack your Nokia E71. By doing this, you can install any unsigned application which gives you certificate error.
Bluetooth : As I mentioned above, This phone has got wifi, 3G and GPS, it has inbuilt powerful bluetooth. I have got Nokia BH-503 bluetooth headphone which I connect with it and it provides a great music experience.

In short, E71 is a complete packaged phone which has got all business looks with great music experience and overall it is the best phone you should go for!

What are your experiences with E71 ? Are you still loving this device ? Let me know your views By leaving a comment below !

I am Rahul Banker, blog at thecopypasteblog. To know more about me and Nokia E71, follow me on my twitter : Bankerrahul.

Have a nice time, Cheers :)

How To Change Fonts On Your Nokia E71

2010-05-14T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hey pals! Hope you all are doing fine. Well, I assume that you have already hacked your firmware by referring to my previous post on hacking E71 firmware and now I am giving an awesome article about how to change the fonts of your phone ! I assure you that you are going to love this post too just as you loved my previous post and I thank each and everyone of you. So, the application we are going to use is named : FontRouter.

Without much delay, I explain you the procedure and as usual, I will try my level best to make it as easy as possible to understand.

Admin note: Hack at your own risk. If something happens to your phone we are not liable.

Things you will need : Your Firmware Hacked Nokia E71, Fontrouter, .ttf font file (must be a .ttf file) and that's it !

Download and install FontRouter and restart your phone once.
After installing, one thing i would like you to notice is that you will not find it in your installation folder or anywhere in your phone except application manager
Now download the font of your need. I personally like Pristina font (download here) very much as they are stylish and decent.
Now here comes the main and a very important part. Connect your phone to PC in "Mass storage" mode and open your memore card folder.
I assume that your memory card drive is assigned as E drive, you may change it according to yours. Goto E:\resource and check if you have got any folder named "FONTS". If not, create it.
Copy and paste the fonts you downloaded or any of your choice in that folder. Once done, Restart your phone and see the magic !!
For more fonts downloads for free, you may check this article.

P.S. you must follow all the steps exactly as I mention here or I am not responsible for the result.

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How To Hack Nokia E71 Firmware The Easy Way & Install Unsigned Applications

2010-05-10T17:31:00.000-07:00

Hello friends. I am Rahul Banker. A new author of e71fanatics. I am a chief editor at thecopypasteblog.com and i have been assigned as an author here by mike macias, the owner of this blog. So, today I am writing my first post here and I have got an amazing and a surprising article for you!

Well, there are millions of smartphone users and almost all have a similar problem sometimes while installing any unsigned application and only few of them have successfully got a solution for it. Many of my own friends keep on asking about how I can install any application on my E71 without any errors and to be frank, I have no time to explain each and everyone personally about how to do that. So here I have decided to write a killer article that would give you a pleasant experience while using your phone and also while installing any application or game! I am going to teach you how to hack your Nokia E71 firmware after which you can install any unsigned application without any haze.

Admin warning: Hack at your own risk. If something happens to your phone we are not liable.

I know there are hundred of ways available over the internet with which you can do it but I am showing you the easiest way possible as far as I know and I will surely try to make it as simple as I can.

Here is the list of things you will need : Your E71 (of course), Nokia PC suite, FreeSigner application, HelloOx2 unsigned and some patience, that's it! I am listing down the method so that it becomes more easier for you to follow.

Goto OPDA and sign up for an account and login to it.
Click on apply cer button on the right hand side of the page
Fill in the details as asked in that form and click on submit application
It will give a success confirmation once done and you will have to check OPDA again after 5 hours to download your certificate and key.
Now Download HelloOx2 application and save (don't install) in your phone.
Now Download FreeSigner and install it to your phone.
Copy the certificate and key to your phone. (may it be in internal or external memory)
Now run FreeSigner and goto options > settings and map your certificate and key file there and leave all the other fields as it it.
Now Press back and select Add Task and map your HelloOx2 file which you saved as per the point number 5 and select Self Sign Sis.
Press option > Go! . After few seconds go to the place where you saved your HelloOx2 and install and run it. It will do the rest of the work and you're done!

Now you may try installing any application or game which was giving you a certificate error previously and you will be happy to install it.

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Google Maps Updated To Include Voice Search For Nokia E71, E72

2010-04-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

You have to love Google’s constant updates to their Maps software. They never seem to forget about Symbian S60 devices when many companies pretend Symbian doesn’t exist. The newest feature coming to Google Maps on the E71 and all other Nokia smartphones is voice search. This new feature combined with street view, synced favorites to your account, transit times/directions, and much more makes Google Maps one of the most useful applications available for your smartphone.

My Thoughts & Results

Tell your phone where you want to go and you’ll get results. I’ve tested this new feature alot on my N97 and E71 and it’s amazing how accurate Google is at understanding your voice. And right now my voice is completely shot. I’m battling a cold so it’s raspy and horrible sounding. I’ve attended two LA Kings playoff games in the past five days, cheering wildly for the team. My voice is weak. Still, Google Maps had about a 90% accuracy rate in my tests. I even tried once with the windows down and radio on in the car. Granted the radio was not turned up loud but still there were outside noises and it didn’t have a problem. I even searched for addresses. Four digits and a weird street name, along with the city. Google Maps handled it well.

It seems a few small things in the UI have also been updated to give it a much cleaner look. I love the way Google Maps now integrates with my Google account, showing my favorites both on the PC and phone.

How To Use

The Google Mobile Blog tells you how to use this feature:

Search by voice lets you easily search for anything by simply speaking your search terms instead of typing them. Just open Google Maps, press your phone’s “call” button, and clearly speak your search term like “Park Plaza.” Search by voice works with all the kinds of searches Google Maps for mobile already supports, including places, addresses (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway), specific businesses (The French Laundry), or types of businesses (sushi restaurants new york).

Go to m.google.com/maps from your phone’s browser to get the newest version. Let us know what you think and if you have similar results.

Nokia E71 Firmware Version 410.21.010 Released; White E71 Going For $199

2010-04-16T12:28:00.000-07:00

There has been some big news for the Nokia E71 as of late. We recently told you about Ovi Maps adding free voice navigation for E71 users, and now we get another firmware update (if you're one of the lucky ones). This new firmware brings the E71 to version 410.21.010 with a few new functions and a handful of changes and improvements. Good times!

Not to mention Amazon ~~just dropped the price of the E71 White to $199.99~~. Update: The deal is now over, back up to regular price.

Not a bad deal if you don't feel like spending cash on the E72 ($339.99) and have been itching for the white E71 version. Personally I've never had my hands on the white E71 but I know a few people who absolutely adore it. Might be a good pickup if you can get some cash for your old E71 (maybe $100) and pick up a new white one with a renewed warranty.

Back to the firmware update!

Daily Mobile got their hands on the changelog for the new E71 firmware. Here it is:

NEW FUNTIONALITIES:
Following baselines/functionalities have been upgraded.
• Nokia Messaging IM2.0.19
• Gimlet v9.6.0.16
• Mail for Exchange 3.0.50

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS:
• Many functionality and Stability improvements in MfE. MFE3.0 has new features like HTML and Subfolders support.
• IM2.0.19 has many localization error corrections. IM installation has been moved to Phone Memory instead of Memory Card. IM response time has improved (Ex: entry/exit/edit/save options)
• Phone activation baseline upgraded
GENERAL
• Stability and functionality improvements
• Email and WLAN functionality improvements
• Email application freezes
• Samsung memory reboot issues
CALL HANDLING
• Fix for phone reboot issue when contact has Internet telephony detail
CALENDAR/CLOCK
• Fix for Chinese characters in Lunar calendar
• Fix for Western Sahara country legal issue
CONNECTIVITY
• Improvement in Connection establishment with slow gprs
• Fix for WLANsniffer scanning enabled in the background when it should be disabled
CONTACTS/PHONEBOOK
• Fix for contact search with space
EMAIL
• Mail for Exchange upgraded from 2.9.176 to 3.0.50
• Gimlet updated to v9.6.0.16
• Many functionality and stability improvements in MfE
• Fix for Gmail folder issue in UK and Germany for Gmail/GoogleMail configuration
• Fix for email application freeze
QWERTY KEYBOARD
• Usability improvements
• Fix for Backslash character for Portugese language
• Fix for missing characters in French/Italian languages
MESSAGING
• Improvement in sending SMS when memory is full
• Nokia IM chat response time improved. Lot of localization errors fixed

Visit Daily Mobile for a list of E71 product codes that got the update.

I can't get my Nokia E71 out of v20 firmware. It's still not finding any newer updates. I wonder how many of you are having this problem.

If you are able to update let us knhow how you like the new firmware. And remember to backup your data!

Nokia E71 Gets Free Voice Navigation With Ovi Maps Application

2010-04-06T07:13:00.001-07:00

All I can say is that it's about time. Back in January it was announced that new Nokia smartphones would come with free voice navigation in the Ovi Maps application. The E71 was not on that list. The N97 and E72 was initially included, along with a few other devices. This pissed off a lot of E71 users because it is such a popular device.

Just a few minutes ago I was checking my rss feeds and came across this post by the official Ovi blog, announcing that Ovi Maps with free navigation is now available for the Nokia E71 and E66. This is huge news for readers of this blog. You now can rely on Ovi Maps for turn by turn navigation. Prior to this I would only use Google Maps on my E71, but that didn't include voice navigation like Ovi Maps does.

From the Ovi Blog...

The latest Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation is now available for Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. Download it now for your Nokia GPS phone at
nokia.com/maps...

...After listening to your overwhelmingly positive feedback and feeling your love for your favourite mobile phone, we have now created a custom version that works on Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. However, because of technical constraints, it isn’t possible to offer premium content such as Michelin and Lonely Planet guides on these devices.

Although these two devices will also be the last of our S60 3.1 and older devices to
sport this version of Ovi Maps, all upcoming Nokia GPS phones will get free walk
and drive navigation. But we are already feeling your excitement: grab your Ovi Maps with free navigation now at nokia.com/maps!

Rafe from All About Symbian has some comments on this new version of Ovi Maps 3.3 running on the E71, with a handy tip about free memory...

Ovi Maps is a relatively large install and will be placed on the C: drive, so you will need to ensure that you have enough free disk space (recommended 10MB or more) before installing the new version. It will replace any existing version
of Ovi Maps or Nokia Maps that is installed on the device.

In usage there are occasions, as with earlier version on the Nokia E71, when Ovi Maps can feel somewhat sluggish compared to more recent devices. However the streamlined user interface is a significant improvement and the new version is a recommended install for all E71 and E66 users, not least for the availability of free car and pedestrian navigation.

For those of you who don't know much about Ovi Maps or haven't tried it I would tell you to give it a shot. I compared it to my sister's TomTom and I prefer Ovi Maps a little more. The directions are more clear and you have more views and layouts to choose from.

Don't forget that you can load up maps to your memory card when the phone is connected to a computer using Nokia Maps Loader. I highly recommend this to save time and data usage. Now the E71 won't have to connect to the web everytime you open Ovi Maps.

Visit nokia.com/maps to download Ovi Maps for the Nokia E71. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this and your experience with this new version.

Handy Weather For E71 & Symbian Smartphones 50% Off: Today Only!

2010-03-25T09:08:00.000-07:00

One of the best weather solutions for the Nokia E71 is Handy Weather, although it normally is a little pricey. But some people live in harsh and ever-changing weather conditions and absolutely need a reliable weather application for their smartphone.

Today only Handy Weather is on sale - 50% off bringing it to $12.47.
Link: Handy Weather For E71

About Handy Weather:

Handy Weather is ready to make your life easier by providing the most accurate weather forecast service available for your S60 smartphone. All you need is wireless Internet access to get connected to weather forecast for 40,000+ preset cities worldwide. With extended feature set of Handy Weather nothing can be really unexpected for you!

Features:
NEW! Hourly forecast - to ensure you get the most adequate weather forecast available.
NEW! City list - one-screen summary forecast for all your favorite cities with instant switch feature.
Accurate forecasts - provided by Intellicast, the world’s leading weather forecast provider.
Hot weather news. Tune up automatic update options (every 4, 8, 12, 24 hours or at preset time) or update instantly to get the hottest weather news.
Global weather forecast covering over 40,000+ preset cities.
Detailed weather information including temperature, wind, UV index, humidity, etc.
Visualized forecasts. Choose one of the 5 Handy Weather views to see current weather conditions and forecasts at a glance.
Efficient traffic use. Never downloading advertising and spam Handy Weather generates only 6 KB of traffic while updating (for one city forecast).
Smart access to relevant information without complicated menus.
Weather screensaver – to see at a glance weather conditions for next 2 days.

Download Handy Weather For E71 today!

Anyone Have Questions About The Nokia E72? I'm Using It A Few More Days

2010-03-10T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone. I have a review of the Nokia E72 lined up to be published, it will be mostly pictures and small details. There aren't many huge differences between the E71 and E72, but I'll just cover the most important ones. Before I get that review up I'd like to have an open forum type post, right here in the comments section of this article. I can respond to each one of your questions, hopefully my answers will help to make your decision if you've been thinking about buying the Nokia E72. Now is a really good time actually since Amazon has the E72 for $339.99 right now.

You might have questions about email, maps (free voice navigation), the keyboard, applications, speed, music experience, whatever.

Just scroll down to the comments section below and fire away!

Official Skype App For E71 & E72 Now Available

2010-02-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Hey gals & gals! The official Skype application is finally out for the Nokia E71. Good thing is it works for the E63 and E72 as well. Not sure about the E71x, however. Something tells me that AT&T probably disabled this from working. All of the main features needed are included in the Skype application for Symbian. Contacts list (with thumbnails), chat, and talk are supposed to work without any problems. How awesome would it be if video chat was included?

Ruben from Open-Voip.com sent me a tweet today letting me know of his full review of Skype of the E71. He provides an overview of all the features along with screenshots. Be sure to check it out before trying it yourself.

Go to http://skype.com/m from your mobile browser to try Skype on your Nokia E71 or E72 smartphone. Be sure to let us know your thoughts and what can be improved!

E71 Forums Are Down This Week, Hopefully Back This Weekend

2010-02-10T12:19:00.000-08:00

Hi all! Sorry for the lack of forums and articles here at the coolest place for E71 owners to hang out. I've had a lot going on the past few months including a new job and my wedding to plan. Things are slowing down a bit finally so I'll be able to put more attention back into this site. I had to change servers recently which is why the forums are down. All the content and users in the database will still be intact, although some of you might have to re-upload your avatar. Look for the forums to be back up this weekend - I'll give you guys a heads up right here and at our @e71fanatics twitter account.

Stay tuned for lots of coverage on the Nokia E72. My fiance and I have been using the E72 for the past month or so. She absolutely loves it, even more than I do. I'll have lots of photos to show you and will be answering any questions that you guys and gals might have.

Have a good week everyone!

Catch Up With Updates To The Google Maps Application: Sync Favorites, Maps & Add Layers

2010-02-08T12:10:00.000-08:00

It’s been awhile since I mentioned the Google Maps application that I use so often on my E71. Since that time it’s received some huge updates that I’ve been meaning to share with you E71 Fanatics! Almost on a daily basis I open it up to search for a gas station, local pub, bank, or a place to buy flowers. I get details I need such as the phone number, directions, reviews, etc. It’s really astonishing. I even save my favorite places for later viewing and fast access for directions.

I don’t only use Google Maps on my smartphone. I also use the powerful webpage on my computer to find what I'm looking for. What if you can sync those places, directions, maps, etc. between computer and E71? Well if you haven’t updated to the latest version in awhile, then you’re really missing out.

From the Google Mobile Blog:

Google Maps for mobile has long allowed you to add stars on a map to mark your
favorite places. You may have noticed a few months ago that Google Maps for
desktop browsers introduced the ability to star places as well. Unfortunately,
there was no way to keep these starred places in sync with Google Maps on your
phone. With today’s release of Google Maps for mobile 3.3 on Windows Mobile and
Symbian phones, you’ll now be able to keep the starred places on your phone and
on your computer completely synchronized. It’s like magic, but magic that you
can use.

Awesome right? That’s not it. Check out the new “layers” feature that I mentioned in the title.

Quote from blog post:

Just as the world itself can be viewed through many lenses, the latest version
of Google Maps for mobile allows you to view many layers of information on your
map at the same time. Layers make it easier and more useful to find and interact
with geographic content, like public transit, traffic (with incidents!), local
search results, Latitude friend locations, Wikipedia and more. You can also see
your own My Maps content as a layer on Google Maps for mobile. And finally,
multiple layers can be combined at the same time to give you a content-rich view
of what’s around you.

If you haven’t already tried out Google Maps you need to! I hardly ever fire up Ovi Maps anymore.

Visit this link for more information.

Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2 For E71 Out, Sync Bookmarks, Speed Dial, Settings

2009-12-02T07:07:00.001-08:00

Perhaps the most advanced and useful application for the Nokia E71 & Symbian platform has just be updated to Beta 2. Of course I' am talking about the new Opera Mobile 10 which Nokia fanatics across the world have come to love.

One of the most highly demanded features of Opera Mobile has been bookmark sync – and now it’s here. This sync is not just for bookmarks. It also goes for certain settings and the popular speed dial feature that Opera users have come to love. Not to mention there is a very slick download manager to check out as well. The folks at Opera have really done themselves in with this latest release.

Note: If you've been using Opera Mini 5 - this is different & better.

Quote from today’s press release:

Opera today launched the second beta versions of Opera Mini 5 and Opera Mobile 10, available as free downloads. In this second beta release, Opera Mini and Opera Mobile users can now enjoy popular desktop features, such as Opera Link and the Download Manager, from their mobile phones.

With Opera Link, users can synchronize personal browser settings with their Opera desktop browser, as well as all their connected devices, ensuring that their bookmarks, Speed Dial and search engines are always accessible. The Download Manager gives users a better way to control and speed up downloads to mobile phones.

I love that Opera is seeing the value in syncing bookmarks and settings across the board. Now I just need to find a way to synchronize Opera Mobile with my Firefox/Chrome bookmarks. A 3 way sync might be necessary. I’m sure one of you readers can help me out there.

Check out a few screenshots (from S60v5 touch)…

Be sure to turn off “in-line editing” for this application to work properly with the E71’s secondary character buttons.

Download

Click here for more information on Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2 or click here from the E71’s default browser.

Use Internet From Your E71 To Connect An iPod Touch To The Web - Perfect Combination

2009-11-30T10:25:00.000-08:00

Do you love your E71 so much that not even the mighty Nokia N900 tempts you to upgrade? You're not the only one. Many other E71 Fanatics don't see a need to dish out more money for a smartphone. But there is still that part of you that wants to keep up with the latest technology. It's the current trend & a standard for newer smartphones to include a large touchscreen display with great multimedia functionality. The iPhone (and iPod Touch) is very tempting with all of the cool apps that you can download and the eye candy, but for most E71 users the iPhone is majorly lacking and can't be used as a main device. The N97 is another option but not at $500. What is an E71 user to do who needs more options?

This may be the solution...

Tether Your E71's Interenet Connection To The Apple iPod Touch

That's right. You can turn your E71 & data connection into a walking WiFi hotspot, sharing the web with an iPod Touch or other multimedia device (like your laptop). Think of it like your internet router at home. The E71 can be the same thing. This can be done thanks to a Symbian application called JoikuSpot.

Description:

JoikuSpot is a mobile software solution that turns Nokia Smartphones to WLAN HotSpots. JoikuSpot software is installed directly to the phone. When switched on, laptops and iPods can establish instant and fast wireless internet connection via smartphone's JoikuSpot access point using phone's own 3G internet connection.

There are two versions of JoikuSpot. One is free and the Premium is $12.99. I recommend the commercial version if you plan on using it everyday and need something reliable.

Added benefits of commercial version:

- Securing the connection and setting authentication
- Secured access to corporate intrawebs (VPN)
- Email protocol support (e.g. Outlook & Gmail)
- Full support for all network access protocols such as Outlook, Skype, Gmail, YouTube, Messengers...
- No forced default landing page
- Adjustable settings (e.g. access point naming)
- 3G Auto-reconnect
- 100% customizable for operator and corporate whitelabeling and licencing

I've tested JoikuSpot Premium with my brothers Apple iTouch and it works perfectly. I have full access to all the iPhone applications that need a data connection and the web browser. Of course it would be smart to have an unlimited data connection on your E71 to avoid high charges.

Apple iPod Touch

Most of you already have an iPod Touch. If you don't I came across this 1-day only deal at Amazon for the Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation). It's on sale for $158.99 - down from $199.99. If you miss this deal Amazon always has decent prices on their entire iPod touch lineup.

Do any of you have this combination and use it on a daily basis? With the E71's great battery life and a spare charger this can really be a powerful duo. Best of both worlds.

Nokia E71 Firmware Version 400.21.013 Released, Mostly Fixes & Improvements

2009-11-30T09:54:00.000-08:00

Over the Thankgiving Day holiday weekend Nokia decided to release the new E71 firmware, version 400.21.013. The timing makes perfect sense because Thanksgiving is a North American holiday and the firmware wasn't released for the E71-2 which is the North American version. At least it's not showing up on my Nokia Software Updater screen. Maybe some of you are having better luck. Congrats to the rest of the E71 Fanatics around the world who are able to update.

Here is the E71 firmware changelog sent to me by reader Marcos. (Thumbs up buddy!)

NEW FUNTIONALITIES:
• Nokia Messaging IM2.0
• Gimlet v9.5 (v9.5.3.72)
• Quick Office 5.3
• Ovi Store 1.5 (v1.5.2)
• Ovi Contacts - Preinstalled
• Mail for Exchange 2.9.176

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS:
• Email Setup Wizard update
• WLAN Corrections
• Internet Radio v1.16 – Increased functionality
• Camera functionality improvement
• Incoming call hang issue fixed
• Turkish SMS character input improvement
• Many functionality and Stability improvements in MfE
• Support for Russian and Ukranian keymats
• Phone activation Baseline updated
• Yahoo account hack fixed

GENERAL
• Stability and functionality improvements
• Email and WLAN functionality improvements
• Increased robustness in handling SMS and incoming calls
• Memory leak fixes and crashes
• Email and WLAN functionality improvements

CALL HANDLING
• Fix for Incoming call hang issue and fast call crash
• Fix for making emergency call when the phone is locked

CALENDAR/CLOCK
• Minor Functionality improvements
• Time display correction when the phone is locked

CONNECTIVITY
• WLAN functionality Improvements and fixes for crashes
• Improvement in WLAN authentication
• mVPN authentication improvements and general functionality improvement

CONTACTS/PHONEBOOK
• Functionality improvements for search functionality

EMAIL
• Email setup wizard updated
• Fix for Yahoo account hack while setting up Gmail account through Nokia Email
• Fix for mails getting duplicated after restoring backup
• Mail for Exchange upgraded from 2.9.158 to 2.9.176
• Gimlet updated to v9.5
• Many functionality and stability improvements in MfE
• Robustness and functionality improvements in email items.

INTERNET RADIO
• Improved functionality
• Increased application stability

QWERTY KEYBOARD
• Usability improvements
• Keyboard mapping corrections for Russian and Ukranian keymat

MESSAGING
• Improvement in Turkish SMS characters input
• Fix for delivery report for SMS with more than 22 characters
• Increased robustness in handling SMS

As you can see it's mostly fixes and improvements. It's nice to see that the latest version of Nokia Messaging was included in this firmware. Is this still a seperate application or is it now embedded into the Messaging app?

Before You Ask...
NO! This update does not add Feature Pack 2 as found on the Nokia E72.

Backup Your Data
As always - be sure to backup your data before the update. You will lose all of your applications and settings so keep that in mind and give yourself some time to re-install all of your favorite applications & themes.

Have you updated your E71 with the latest firmware? Let us know how it goes and what differences you see.

Official Facebook Application For The Nokia E71 & E72... Finally

2009-11-25T10:58:00.000-08:00

Well it's finally here - the official Facebook application for the Nokia E71 (and E72). I'm assuming this app will work on all S60v3 devices including the N86. For some reason Nokia decided NOT to announce this news, even though their loyal E71 users have been waiting for this since it was preinstalled on the N97 months ago.

Description:

Facebook ® for Nokia E71/E72 lets you keep up with your friends right at your
fingertips. Update your status, see what your friends are up to, upload photos,
check messages and lookup phone numbers when you need them anytime and anywhere.
Facebook allows you to comment on your friend’s statuses, RSVP to e vent invites
and confirm or deny friend requests. The Facebook for Nokia E71/E72 brings
Facebook directly to your phone. If Facebook is not available for your device,
please check Ovi Store.

I haven't got a chance to test out the application yet because my SIM card is currently in the N97. I'm assuming it works just like the version I'm using right now. Thanks to CJ and one of his readers for the great find! Be sure to check out the ZOMG its CJ blog for tons of Nokia news and tips.

Download The Facebook App For Nokia E71 and E72

Find it in the Ovi Store or click here for the direct link.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this app since I'm not able to test it out right now.

Nokia E72 & N900 On Sale, Shipping Any Time Now

2009-11-17T10:01:00.000-08:00

Just a heads up for those looking to upgrade from the Nokia E71. After many delays Nokia is finally saying the N900 & E72 is on sale now and shipping soon.

The Nokia E72 is the natural successor of the popular E71, adding a 5mp camera, better audio quality & a 3.5mm headphone jack, Feature Pack 2, and a handful of other upgrades.

The Nokia N900 is the latest flagship device featuring the Maemo 5 operating system, a beautiful 3.5 inch screen, 5mp camera & 32gb built in memory. This is the ultimate phone for true power users.

Nokia E72 Product Page

Nokia N900 Product Page

Nokia has already put out press releases that both of these phones are shipping, however some retailers are still waiting to get their inventory in.

I know many of you are going to stick with your Nokia E71 - this is just for those looking for more options.
Enjoy!

Just Black, N900, & E72 Themes For Nokia E71

2009-11-13T11:20:00.001-08:00

It’s been quite some time since I posted up some new themes, probably because I haven’t seen many that have really caught my eye. However, in the past few weeks there have been a handful of Nokia E71 themes posted up over at TehkSeven.net and some of them are beautiful. The simple & lightweight theme called “Just Black” is my current favorite and a few others look great as well.

Check em out!…

Just Black

Download

E72 Theme For E71

Download

Maemo 5 N900 Theme For E71

Download

That Maemo 5 N900 theme is also a personal favorite. I was extremely impressed by the theme that Nokia created for the N900 and was hoping somebody would recreate it. Thanks tehk!

If you haven't already heard about the new Nokia N900 be sure to check out this epic video.

Maemo is what's powering Nokia's newest flagship instead of Symbian S60 like the N97 and E71. Nokia announced the N900 is now shipping to retailers this week and should be hitting the shelves anytime. You can check out the N900 product page at Amazon if you’re interested

Hope you enjoy these themes for your E71!

Security: How To Remote Lock Your E71 From Another Phone

2009-11-09T12:11:00.001-08:00

Let’s say you leave your Nokia E71 at school and don’t want your classmates seeing those luvvy-duvvy text messages you send to your girlfriend. Or maybe you can’t find your phone and don’t want anybody using it. The E71 has a great security feature called Remote Lock built in. Many people overlook or don’t notice this feature, but I think it’s a must-have for everyone with an expensive smartphone and sensitive data.

What does remote lock do? It allows you to send a unique message to your phone from another phone and it will lock.

You need to create a special phrase like “locke71” or anything you can remember. If you need to lock your phone so that nobody can access it or the files on the memory card you can send an SMS with that phrase you created from any phone to your phone and it will completely lock up immediately. The only way to unlock it is to use the phone’s lock code that you will create if you haven’t already.

Be sure to make a lock code that you can remember. The default code is 12345 if you have never set one up before. If you forget your lock code I do not know how to unlock the phone. Maybe someone here knows better than I do.

Does anybody already use this feature? Has anyone ever needed to use this feature?

Black Nokia E72 Available For Preorder $469, Still Not Attractive To Some

2009-10-03T08:45:00.001-07:00

Just a quick heads up to the E71 users (few it seems) who are making the jump to the Nokia E72. Nokia’s newest Eseries flagship device has finally went on sale at Amazon for under $500. The E72 features a 5mp camera, 3.5mm audio jack, usb charging, slightly bigger keys, a newer version of Symbian S60 (including icons and menu transitions) and of course a slightly updated design.

I really wish Nokia would’ve went balls out with this “E71 upgrade” and added a 2.8” screen, heck I would’ve been happy with a 2.6” screen. For me all the other upgrades are worth it, although I agree with all the naysayers that the Nokia E72 is what the E71 should have been in the very first place.

Nokia E72 Unlocked Phone-- US Version with Full Warranty (Zodium Black)

Regardless, it is what it is. No other device I’ve owned has ever been as reliable and stable as my E71. The E72 will only improve upon that.

However, those looking for a new device might want to see what the upcoming N97 2.0 firmware has in store for us. Mobile Fanatic “EverythingBlaxx” has recently got a chance to try out the firmware due to drop next week and is mightily impressed, even saying the firmware brings the N97 to E71 stability. Not to mention the N900 is “supposed” to ship this month as well.

Nokia N900 Unlocked Cell Phone/Mobile Computer with 3.5-Inch Touch Screen, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, Maemo Browser, 32 GB--U.S. Version with Full Warranty

Nokia N97 Unlocked Phone, Touchscreen, 3G, 5 MP Camera, A-GPS, 32 GB, MicroSD Slot, and Integrated Ovi Applications--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black)

Enjoy the weekend everybody!

Nokia E72 Hands On Video Demonstration

2009-09-23T09:11:00.001-07:00

While news of the E72 has been scarce and having 0 announcements at Nokia World 2009, I cant get my mind off the amazing E-series handset that is looming in the shadows. While I did find the N900 interesting I feel the E72 is going to be even better. For the past year I have been using the E71, and its been one of the best phones I have ever used. The speed, the style, the keyboard, everything (but the camera!) is simple amazing. Although I own the N97, I find it hard to pickup since its capabilities are much more limited and I feel the E71 is simpler and more accessible.

Luckily some new video popped up today courtesy of FoneArena that shows the interface and how quickly things are being processed. The UI is simply gorgeous (the fade effects are exactly whats needed to bring life to S60). Also there is a bit of web surfing and Nokia Messaging, plus Optical Navi in action (who needs a touch screen when you have that?!). This video shows us exactly what the 600mhz processor is going to accomplish. A smoother, more stable experience. So in short what we are used to with the E71 but BETTER! While we bide our time for the release, enjoy the short clip below.

Preorder The Nokia N900 Now At Amazon

2009-09-17T08:06:00.001-07:00

For those of you looking for a new form factor or just another device to compliment your E71 you might find it interesting that Amazon.com is taking preorders for the Nokia N900 right now. Surprisingly the device is selling for under $600, I thought it would go for over $650 given it’s great specs and popularity. Amazon currently has the N900 priced at $588.99 as shown in the link below, but that price can change at any time.

Nokia N900 Mobile Computer Unlocked Cell Phone

Features:

800 × 480 pixel resolution
TI OMAP 3430: ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz, PowerVR SGX with OpenGL ES 2.0 support
Up to 1GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)
Full QWERTY onscreen keyboard
Quad-band GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 900/1700/2100 MHz
Maximum speed PS 10/2 Mbps (DL/UL)
Adobe Flash™ 9.4 support
Video recording at up to 848 × 480 pixels (WVGA) and up to 25fps
Video playback file formats: .mp4, .avi, .wmv, .3gp; codecs: H.264, MPEG-4, Xvid, WMV, H.263

Video:

As you can see it does not feature the Symbian S60 operating system. Instead it runs Maemo, which is what Nokia has used in it’s internet tablets such as the N810. The N900 is a beast considering my home PC only has 512mb RAM and a 40gb hardrive. Add a 16gb microSD card in the N900 and you have yourself 48gb. Yikes!

AT&T Users Beware: The N900 has 3g bands for North America – but they only work with T-Mobile. No clue why Nokia chose to go this route after so many of it’s unlocked smartphone fans switched to AT&T.

I’m curious to know how many of you are interested in the Nokia N900 as your next smartphone.

Visit the Nokia N900 preorder page for more details.

E71 Browser: Opera Mini 5 Adds Copy & Paste, Multiple Tabs, Plus A New Look

2009-09-16T08:23:00.001-07:00

Looking for a new browser for the E71? Already a hardcore Opera Mini user? Then you’ll be happy to know that Opera Mini 5 is now available for download and boy does it bring some solid updates. Opera is calling it “the next generation of mobile browsing”. Most dumbphone owners should be ecstatic about this latest release, but even smartphone people like myself are extremely impressed by what this browser brings to the table.

New Features Include:

tabbed browsing
copy/paste text on a page
UI update from previous version
password manager
speed dial w/ thumbnails
plus all the other great features Opera Mini has always had.

Since this is a beta version, you won’t be able to sync/import bookmarks. Good thing is when you install this version it won’t overwrite the previous version so don’t worry about losing bookmarks.

Screenshots:

Thanks to @e71fanatics twitter followers @taike_hk, @bbc_913, @gt_p, and @Abhinav08 for the screenshots.

Copy/Paste From The Browser

It’s amazing that Opera Mini – a java app – can give us this function and the built in S60 browser cannot.

Regardless, here is how to copy/paste from Opera on the E71:

Hold down the shift key and use the navipad to select the text you want. Copy option should be visible on softkey at this point. Then press and hold shift to paste...

Thanks to @jon_iz on twitter for the tip.

Don’t forget to modify all your settings. There are a ton of options to choose from.

Download

Visit m.opera.com/next directly from your E71 to download.

Have you tried out this latest version of Opera Mini? Be sure to leave us your favorite tips.

Bluetooth Headsets For The E71: So Many Choices, Which To Choose?

2009-09-07T21:22:00.001-07:00

Picking a bluetooth heads to compliment your Nokia E71 can be a challenging task since there are so many choices out there. There are many different brands and types to choose from, even Nokia is in the bluetooth market. Some of you may be looking for a good bluetooth headset just for making calls and others may be looking for a killer stereo bluetooth headset so you can avoid wires and the uncommon 2.5mm headset jack. The sound out of my stereo bluetooth seems to be much better than the headphones that came in the box with the E71.

I’ve personally been using the same stereo headset for over a year – the Nokia BH-501. I’ll show you that pair, along with a few others from Nokia and a chart of the best sellers.

Nokia BH-501

Product Description:
Listen to stereo music wirelessly from your compatible device, and switch effortlessly between music and phone calls with the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-501. Control your phone calls from the buttons integrated into the headset. The large, comfortable earpieces wrap around your ears so you know they're secure while you're on the move. When you need your ears for something else, the headphones fold up for compact storage.

Specs:

Weight - 2.4 ounces
Buttons - On/Off, Answer/End, Volume, Voice Dialing
Charger - Same as Nokia E71
Bluetooth Profiles - Headset Profile (HSP), Hands Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Transmission Length – 30ft
Run Time - Approx. 11 hours; Standby Time - 150 hours

Obviously I highly recommend this pair since it’s the one I use. Only drawback is the lack of music playback buttons.

Reviews: Read 19 customer reviews.

Price: Buy the Nokia BH-501 Bluetooth Music Headset at Amazon $54.88.

Nokia BH-503

Product Description:
The large, comfortable earpieces wrap around your ears so you know they're secure while you're on the move. The right earpiece includes music playback controls (pause, reverse, forward) as well as a dedicated control for accessing your mobile phone when a call comes in. The headset provides up to 11 hours of talk and music playback time and up to 210 hours (8.75 days) of standby time. The Nokia BH-503 wireless stereo headset is for you if you appreciate excellent audio quality, great wearability, and laid-back design. This headset lets you lose yourself in the music knowing you won't miss a call.

Specs:

Bluetooth version: 2.0+EDR
Bluetooth profiles: Headset Profile (HSP), Handsfree Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
Control keys: Power and call management, music playback (play/pause, reverse, forward), volume
Talk time: 11 hours; Music playback: 11 hours.

I personally haven’t tried these, but if I were to upgrade my 501’s I would go with this headset.

Reviews: Read 14 customer reviews.

Price: Buy the Nokia BH-503 Wireless Stereo Headset for $59.88.

Nokia BH-103

Production Description:
Now these headphones are badass. The BH-103 are like a wired headset, except the control sits around your next and then stops. The wires go over your shoulders and into the ears. Listen comfortably to your music - and to others - in stereo sound with the changeable earplugs, and hang the headset easily around your neck for hassle-free music and conversation.

Specs:

switch between music and calls automatically
Manage calls easily with the single multifunction button
Support for voice dialing and redialing (with compatible device)
Listen in comfort with soft earplugs and durable neck strap
Talk up to 7 hours with up to 150 hours of standby time
Stay informed on status changes with the colourful LED indicator

Price: Buy the Nokia BH-103 Bluetooth Headset $42.47.

Top Selling Bluetooth Headsets

Whenever I shop online I make sure to watch the bestsellers list to see what other consumers are buying and read reviews. The Amazon.com bluetooth bestsellers list shows the Plantronics taking the top spot, following by Samsung and Motorola. That list includes standard bluetooth headsets, not only stereo.

What’s Your Favorite?

I would really like to know which bluetooth headset the readers use and if you like it. In about a month or too I’ll be shopping for a new pair myself, as of right now I’m looking at the 503’s by Nokia.

Not shopping in the USA? Visit the Amazon International Sites.

Part 1: Uploading Pictures From E71 To Facebook With Shozu

2009-08-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

Admin Note: swestar brings us one solution to uploading photos to Facebook from your Nokia E71. In a few days Mike will show you Part 2 with another solution. More options the better. Right?

Ever wanted to quickly upload a picture to facebook after you've captured it? Instead of Email or MMS there's this free service called Shozu acclaimed to keep your social web mobile, here's a usage scenario for Shozu in 3 simple steps:

1) sign up on the Shozu website - download the supported application (You activate your facebook account on the site) Supported platforms: Symbian,WM, Blackberry and Iphone OS

2) snap a photo, tell Shozu you want to upload it to facebook

3) when you answer yes, it automatically uploads it to facebook

Not only does ShoZu support batch uploading of photos or videos to Flickr (only photos) YouTube (videos), and Facebook (only photos); it also interacts with Blogger, Box, Twitter, Cellfish, Kodak Easyshare Gallery, LiveJournal, Picasa Web Albums, Windows Live Spaces, Wordpress, and many more sites (see complete list).

Go to Shozu.com today.

Mobile Facebook On The E71 Thanks to Opera Mini

2009-08-29T07:35:00.000-07:00

While touchscreen phones have been given a costumized facebook treatment you might think other non touch phones like the E71 are left behind. Well that's not entirely true. Any other S60 phone that supports a decent browser like the S60 built in browser or Opera Mini can enjoy a little facebook love on the go wherever they are by typing m.facebook.com in the browser.

The mobile version of facebook is all about providing essential information (notifications, message inbox and friend requests) simpel and easy to spot on the homescreen after you've logged in. Looks like I got a message in my inbox!

Navigation is very simple, some people might miss all the facebook widgets that sadly are not supported in the mobile version but overall a pleasant experience replying inbox messages and leaving quick comments in the status updates.

As you can see in my profile picture above, thumbnail support enables you to browse photos and friends profile pics. You can't upload photos saved on your mobile wich is a shame, but I've found Shozu a good alternative for uploading pictures to my albums on facebook with few key presses (a short preview of Shozu is going to be posted in a couple of days)

All in all, the mobile version of facebook is worth checking out. It gives you a fairly basic status information on the go for small datacosts. Let us know how it's working on your phone. Screenshots are from a Nokia E71 with latest firmware version.

Nokia E71 Blog For Fanatics

10 Reasons Why I Still Love My E71 !

How To Change Fonts On Your Nokia E71

How To Hack Nokia E71 Firmware The Easy Way & Install Unsigned Applications

Google Maps Updated To Include Voice Search For Nokia E71, E72

My Thoughts & Results

How To Use

Nokia E71 Firmware Version 410.21.010 Released; White E71 Going For $199

Nokia E71 Gets Free Voice Navigation With Ovi Maps Application

Handy Weather For E71 & Symbian Smartphones 50% Off: Today Only!

Anyone Have Questions About The Nokia E72? I'm Using It A Few More Days

Official Skype App For E71 & E72 Now Available

E71 Forums Are Down This Week, Hopefully Back This Weekend

Catch Up With Updates To The Google Maps Application: Sync Favorites, Maps & Add Layers

Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2 For E71 Out, Sync Bookmarks, Speed Dial, Settings

Download

Use Internet From Your E71 To Connect An iPod Touch To The Web - Perfect Combination

Apple iPod Touch

Nokia E71 Firmware Version 400.21.013 Released, Mostly Fixes & Improvements

Official Facebook Application For The Nokia E71 & E72... Finally

Download The Facebook App For Nokia E71 and E72

Nokia E72 & N900 On Sale, Shipping Any Time Now

Just Black, N900, & E72 Themes For Nokia E71

Security: How To Remote Lock Your E71 From Another Phone

Black Nokia E72 Available For Preorder $469, Still Not Attractive To Some

Nokia E72 Hands On Video Demonstration

Preorder The Nokia N900 Now At Amazon

E71 Browser: Opera Mini 5 Adds Copy & Paste, Multiple Tabs, Plus A New Look

New Features Include:

Screenshots:

Copy/Paste From The Browser

Download

Bluetooth Headsets For The E71: So Many Choices, Which To Choose?

Nokia BH-501

Nokia BH-503

Nokia BH-103

Recommended By Readers

Top Selling Bluetooth Headsets

Part 1: Uploading Pictures From E71 To Facebook With Shozu

Mobile Facebook On The E71 Thanks to Opera Mini