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medasa
13-12-2004, 01:24 PM
I was just wondering if there is any way to find out the firmware version BEFORE buying a phone. :-? Does the serial number on the package contain any information about it? I wanna buy a 7610 and don't want to spend an extra 30 Euro to upgrade the firmware later; As it seems the latest firmware (V4.0437.4) has some great advantages over the earlier versions! :grin:
medasa
15-12-2004, 02:29 PM
Usually when we check the firmware version (using the *#0000# Code), a release date would be also displayed. By the way I heard that IMEI Number contains date relevant info too. If it's true, using this number we can roughly find out the release date of the firmware version. What do you think about it?
leespud
15-12-2004, 03:16 PM
the serial is held on a data base so nokia know the date of purchase so they know whether the phone is still within it warranty period

i assume if you do buy a 7610 it will be under warrenty therefore should be free to upgrade the firmware to the latest
Andy_7650
16-12-2004, 03:47 PM
Well normally before u buy the fone go to the shop and ask them if u can have a wee test run of the fone and that way you can cheak and see what firmware version it is (howd tht sound lol)


drew :-P
medasa
16-12-2004, 07:14 PM
Well normally before u buy the fone go to the shop and ask them if u can have a wee test run of the fone and that way you can cheak and see what firmware version it is (howd tht sound lol)


drew :-P

Wow! That sounds great!!! :grin:
Andy_7650
16-12-2004, 07:33 PM
lol cheers it just popped into my head cos normally before i buy i fone i ask for a demo to see what its like n well hey presto firmware version lol :-P

a feel smart :D

drew :-P
nk_au
16-12-2004, 11:17 PM
I bought the 7610 when the firmware v4.0421.4 was around.

Because my phone was still under the 12 mth warranty, Nokia Care upgraded my firmware to v4.0437.4 for free.

So I don't think it'll cost you another 30 euros ...
Andy_7650
17-12-2004, 11:57 AM
yeah i agree with nk_au really cos all nokia fones come wih 12 months waranty so it shouldnt cost u a penny. the only problem where i stay is the repair center in glasgow is further away and harder to get tooo :'( so hopes u life near one lol