Update your Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Firmware to v40.0.005

Just recently, Nokia has released a new firmware version for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. It is version 40.0.005 or simply v40. However, this update may not be available to all product models so may have to check if your particular Nokia 5800 model is one of those models with the available firmware update. If not, you may have to wait for a while for the same update to be available for your phone and in your country.

The new firmware version now supports kinetic scrolling similar to that in other touch phones like the iPhone. The home screen is also changed to make it look like that found on Nokia 5530. Other changes include new contact and music widgets, new version of Ovi Maps 3.0, automatic activation of the QWERTY keyboard when in landscape mode, Ovi Contacts, updated Real Player, and a lot more. The bottom line is that this new firmware will surely enhance user experience with Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

In case you do not know yet how to download the new firmware and update your existing firmware, here are two ways of doing so:

1. Download using your Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

This works well if your phone is connected to the Internet through WiFi or through other connections, like a data plan from your service provider. To download and update, open the dialler of your phone and key in *#0000#. A new screen should appear showing the present firmware version and other information. Select "Option" and then "Check for Updates". This would detect updates available for your phone. If v40 is available, just follow the on-screen instructions until your firmware is completely updated.

2. Download using the computer

If you do not have it yet, download and install the Nokia Software Updater. After doing so, connect the phone to the computer using the USB connector or cable and open Nokia Software Updater. Just follow the on-screen instructions until the update is completed.

You can download the Nokia Software Updater from the Nokia website.

Have fun using your Nokia 5800 XpressMusic with the new firmware!