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Nokia N97 firmware version 12.2.024 is now available via Nokia Software update and Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0. Today’s firmware can be considered remarkable due to the fact that I can’t remember one single firmware being so widely available from day one! Usually EURO models are the first to get the update, followed by the APAC models, while NAM devices sometimes get it months after the initial release. From what I’ve seen the firmware seems to be readily available among APAC, EURO and NAM devices at the same time.

For me this also marks an important transition from Nokia Software Updater to the all-in-one solution that is OVI Suite 2.0. Lately I was committed on only using OVI Suite 2.0, with the exception being Nokia Software Updater for my firmware upgrades. OVI Suite is Nokia’s all-in-one solution that is set to replace many of their current software products like PC Suite, Software Updater and Map Loader. Despite being a BETA release, firmware upgrade via OVI Suite went smooth and fast. Could this mark the end for Nokia Software Updater (NSU)?

As for the N97, it seems noticeably faster, whereas before I constantly had to deal with slowdowns. Transition effects also seem to work much smoother, but no signs yet of new features. No word yet on the exact changes and fixes, but usually those pop-up in a few days.

Worth noting is that  today’s update isn’t considered a a major firmware judging by the slight jump in firmware v11 to v12, despite the rather large 130+ Mb file size. We do have confirmation that Nokia is planning a firmware update that includes lots of features and functions, planned to be roll out in the second half of 2009.

What has been your experience with the N97 firmware v12.2.024? Did you try OVI Suite 2.0 to update this firmware?

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