Update your Nokia N96

New software available now!

Nokia N96 software update is now available.


What's new

Functional and image quality improvements are included with the firmware release.


New features include:

  • Application stability improvements
  • Image quality improvements
  • Uninterrupted viewing/recording of videos
  • Improved Bluetooth interoperability
  • Compatibility with Nokia Email service

How to get the update


Option 1: Over the air


1. a) Go to the Device Manager:
Menu > Tools > Utilities > Device Manager



Select Options > Check for updates*.



1. b) or type in *#0000# on the home screen to jump there directly.




2. Follow the prompts to download the update. As connection, choose either your operator data connection (there may be data transfer fees charged by your operator) or WLAN.


3. Enjoy!


Option 2: Using your PC and USB cable


Get the latest Nokia Software Updater and install it on your PC.


Before you start

While the good news is that the software update preserves your personal data and applications, you should always make a safety backup of your device content before updating the software. Please also connect your device to a charger during the update.


* If you are told no updates are found, this could mean the update is not available yet for your particular operator; check back again later.