Nokia 5230: update firmware

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Firmware is the term used for software on cell phones, for example. Only a few steps are necessary to update them on your Nokia 5230.

How to update the firmware.
How to update the firmware.

Updating the firmware of your Nokia 5230 is actually very quick. However, if you cannot or do not want to establish an Internet connection with your mobile phone, this can also be done via the computer. To do this, however, you must first install the Nokia PCSuite software in order to be able to transfer the firmware to your mobile phone.

Update firmware via mobile phone

  1. You can easily find out whether there is an update for the firmware of your Nokia 5230 by going to the menu on your mobile phone and opening the programs. If a firmware update is available, a data backup is recommended first.
  2. Here you will find the menu item "Updates", which you select. If there is an active internet connection, updates are listed here. Select the firmware update and click on "Install".
  3. Note that the internet connection should be stable and that no other programs are open. You should also avoid interrupting the update as this can lead to problems.
  4. If the update was successful, it is automatically terminated with a corresponding message. You can then use the phone again without any restrictions.
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Update Nokia 5230 via PC

  1. If there is a firmware update for your Nokia 5230, you can also update it on your PC using the software PCSuite made by Nokia. Download this, if not already installed, and install the software.
  2. Now first download the new firmware from the Nokia download page. Then open the program and connect your mobile phone to your PC using the USB data cable supplied. Use "Establish connection" to connect both devices.
  3. First start the data backup by selecting it in the menu. Only when this is complete, select the firmware in PC Suite on the left and drag it to the right. The transfer to your Nokia will now start.
  4. Here, too, you will receive a corresponding message after completion. First disconnect the active connection via the software using "Disconnect" before removing the data cable. The program can then be closed again.

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