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Old 19-07-2008 | 05:38 PM
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just to let you all know, the latest n95 firmware has the auto rotate (to rotate the screen from landscape to portrate by just moving the phone) already built in. so no more messing around trying to get rotate me signed.
Old 19-07-2008 | 07:39 PM
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have to look at that, nice one
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How do i sort that to my phone ( bear in mind i am a computer pleb and semi retarded! )
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you need to first download the nokia software updater. then plug your n95 in with the usb cable and run that program and it will update your firmware. make sure you use the nokia pc suite to make a backup first, and the battery should be fully charged (or plugged in to a mains charger)

i updated mine a week or so ago, and this tilt feature is not on there. just checked again, and it says it's still the latest firmware, so why doesn't it work on mine? is it 8gb models only?
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As above i have version 21 but no rotate me ?
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just downloading v20 on my O2 n95 8gb, will let you know if it has rotateme, 111mb update though :O
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well just updated mine,

restored back to how it was 2 mins before update,

enabled rotate me from the menu, and it works a fooking treat..

HOW FOOKING COOL
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this must be 8gb only? i'm up to date on mine and no auto rotating
Old 19-07-2008 | 09:21 PM
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nick, the firmwares can also be operator specific. if you debrand the phone you should always see the latest firmwares
Old 19-07-2008 | 09:33 PM
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What's the easiest and cheapest way to debrand a N95?
Old 19-07-2008 | 09:35 PM
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its free, just google it. you'll need some software and you do it via the USB lead
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dont know if it works on the old n95 mine is the 8gb but after installing the latest firmware go into settings, general, personalisation,display,then there should be rotate screen. switch this to automatic. job done. i have been waiting for this for ages but could not get rotate me signed. well happy now
Old 19-07-2008 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
nick, the firmwares can also be operator specific. if you debrand the phone you should always see the latest firmwares
mine was never branded jim

Originally Posted by jaimesdna
dont know if it works on the old n95 mine is the 8gb but after installing the latest firmware go into settings, general, personalisation,display,then there should be rotate screen. switch this to automatic. job done. i have been waiting for this for ages but could not get rotate me signed. well happy now
rotate screen is not in that menu on my old one
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i have the 8 gig version and just tried it ,, i never noticed before,,, doh
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Updated my N95....and there it was!!! Feeling more like an iPhone everyday......well ish!!! LOL!
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another tip for people.i know its prob old but last week i managed to install garmin mobile onto my n95 and garmin uses the internal gps reciever of the phone so no external reciever required.just start and nav
Old 20-07-2008 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by B19 JUB
another tip for people.i know its prob old but last week i managed to install garmin mobile onto my n95 and garmin uses the internal gps reciever of the phone so no external reciever required.just start and nav
where did you get that from? wouldnt mind something like that for mine as a back up
Old 20-07-2008 | 11:05 AM
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Sweet got it, any other updates on there other than this? As cant find any lol.
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where did you get that from? wouldnt mind something like that for mine as a back up
i just found the torrent for it.add me to msn ill send u the link bamaran@hotmail.com

btw ive just downloaded latest firmware on my normal n95,now version 21.0.016 but no rotate feature.was getting excited there but it must be for 8gb versions only :-(

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Originally Posted by B19 JUB
another tip for people.i know its prob old but last week i managed to install garmin mobile onto my n95 and garmin uses the internal gps reciever of the phone so no external reciever required.just start and nav
If you've got TomTom v6.02 then you can download a little util for it to use the internal GPS on the N95.
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
If you've got TomTom v6.02 then you can download a little util for it to use the internal GPS on the N95.
link or title please mate
Old 20-07-2008 | 12:36 PM
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Will add you to MSN mate!
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
If you've got TomTom v6.02 then you can download a little util for it to use the internal GPS on the N95.


and me now.... HOW FOOKING COOL
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Originally Posted by Lee_R21Turbo
Will add you to MSN mate!
cheers.damn restore hasnt put back tomtom back onto phone.gonna have to download n install again
Old 20-07-2008 | 12:49 PM
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it's there, in apps dude, just click it

or via file manager
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Any other nice utils and features for this phone ?

I've had mine for a few weeks now and it doesnt feel that much different to my old N93.
Old 20-07-2008 | 04:39 PM
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i just managed to get tom tom working useing the n95's internal gps. how cool's that!!!
Old 20-07-2008 | 04:46 PM
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yeah james ive tried that with help from lee.no joy though,it just doesnt pick up any satelittes.oh well at least its back on,.phones upto date,lost some contacts though.have tomtom again and garmin works with internal gps.

shame i cant get the autorotate thing.everytime i try downloading it and installing it says certificate error contact supplier.think ill give up on that lol

cheers lee for help though
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Woohoo i got Tom Tom now too. Thanks Spiky
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Woohoo i got Tom Tom now too. Thanks Spiky
where did you get it from? did the update earlier and my auto rotate works now, anyone know what else the update changed
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Originally Posted by B19 JUB
i just found the torrent for it.add me to msn ill send u the link bamaran@hotmail.com

btw ive just downloaded latest firmware on my normal n95,now version 21.0.016 but no rotate feature.was getting excited there but it must be for 8gb versions only :-(
Hiya fella. I added you to my msn. Would you mind sending it to me when your online please? Would be very appreciated
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yeah ben added u.thats no problem
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cool will add some people to msn this week as could really do with this on mine!!

cheers people
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When you put Garmin or TomTom on, does that allow voice-guided Sat Nav without having to pay Nokia (or anyone else)?

Does it work as well or better than Nokia Maps Sat-Nav?

If yes to both, how do I get one of them?
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Originally Posted by Iain Mac
When you put Garmin or TomTom on, does that allow voice-guided Sat Nav without having to pay Nokia (or anyone else)?

Does it work as well or better than Nokia Maps Sat-Nav?

If yes to both, how do I get one of them?



garmin uses the internal gps as std,

tomtom needs tweaks, and is fooking great, and once installed is free foreever

i even have gb maps and western europe

though garmin is crap,

tomtom is ace
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my tomtom works, but only with external bluetooth receiver. couldn't get the application to use the internal one to work. have to try again at some point
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my tomtom works, but only with external bluetooth receiver. couldn't get the application to use the internal one to work. have to try again at some point

to get it to use internal

install 6.02
then remove

then install bt, then gpsd, then tomtom.sis.

it then uses the internal

got westy's working last night
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do you have 6.02?

if yes,

msn me later and i will help you
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Originally Posted by Spiky
to get it to use internal

install 6.02
then remove

then install bt, then gpsd, then tomtom.sis.

it then uses the internal

got westy's working last night
Dont need to install 6.02 first - just as long as its been copied to the memory card - tomtom.sis installs TomTom when you run it.
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thanks for the advice chaps, i'll look at it later


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