Ok so I myself just updated my
N95-1 to V21. Since there's been a couple updates that just got released recently I wanted to start a thread to rehash some of the things I know we all forget since the last time we installed all 100 apps I know everyone has. Just a quick list of what to do before and what to remember after you update your FW, or even just reinstall the FW.
So before you get ready to update, since most probably haven't read our
FAQ page, it's a good idea to make sure you have the install files for all the programs you have on there. Doing this before you update will help you remember everything you have installed. I have a nice folder labeled phone stuff with seperate folders of all the install files labeled to help ease reinstallation.
Next I would do a straight copy of your images and video folders to your computer and you can just copy them directly back onto your memory card after update. You can do the same with you Sounds folder as well. This is a good time to try to seperate your ringtones into the simple folder and leave your music in the digitial folder, this keeps your ringtones from showing up in the mp3 player.
If you have things arranged like myself I would also check the data folder and any other place you store media such as from emtube or any other programs like sports tracker.
It's usually a good idea to then format your memory card and then do the update. Once doen you can go ahead and start reinstalling and copying everything back to the phone.
Now that we're at the reinstall part here's somethings that I forgot and some of you might have as well, and some things that are nice for a quick lookup.
The latest python seems to be 1.4.2 so make sure you have that one installed.
acceleromter based programs need the accelerometer plug in installed, try to do this first.
The latest lightsaber I think is 1.5 and HAS to be installed on the PHONE MEMORY in order to work. (it has been a while and I forgot that one)
the latest sports tracker install file I have is xxxN95_3_1_v166 and it still doesn't seem to play nice with activity monitor so pick one for now.
if you install the web server widgets and such make sure you do this BEFORE you install python or reinstall python after you install the web server.
Panoman will need to be reinstalled and you probably had it sent to you on your phone so just reply to the original email the you updated the FW and they are pretty quick to resend you the software. Second time I've had to do this.
While we're on the subject it's ALWAYS a good idea to save all your order/payment confirmation emails that have registration codes because you will probably need them again.
If you are like me and addicted to themes thanks to Mr G try to keep them all in a seperate folder for later reinstall as they tend to grow in number quickly.
**Also for those of us in NAM and dont have a -3 or later don't forget to turn off the dual mode switching after this install. (searching for 3G will tend to run your battery down and if you don't have a -3 or later this is useless)**
I may also suggest taking note or a screen shot of your menu structure if you're like me and change it quite a bit. It is sometimes annoying to remember how you had everything set up once it changes
Ok so here it is in case you all are curious instead of a MUST HAVE, here's everything I have installed and I'll give a quick little explanation (if I can remember)
Opera Mini - web browser - free
Opera Mobile - Web Browser - I really like it as it's fast as heck with my lack of 3G -not free
Slick - instant messaging program - free
phonetinfo - gives lots of info about your phone - free
Nokmote - 1 of Samir's apps - free to donators
Lightsaber - AWESOMENESS on your phone - free
PyPiwo - beer on your phone - free
emtube - youtube app - free
WiiRider and WiiConnect - game to play with a Wii remote connected to your phone - free
PyRybka - fish on your phone - free
sports tracker - gps tracking program for sports people - free (I think)
conversation - lists all your SMS and MMS messages by person in order - free
Metro - cool subway/train schedule program - free
shutup - samir app - free to donators
EqAltTab - alt+tab funcionality on your phone - free
mobile web server - web server on your phone - free
rotate me - no need to explain
internet radio - self explanitory - free
Shake me - shake to do stuff - free (I think)
PySnake - original snake played by moving your phone - free
CpuMonitor - self explanitory - free
PyBudzik - Cool alarm program - free
Python of course
MobiPad- connect wii remote to your phone - free
syntrax - don't remember
miragemoney - AWESOME accelerometer based game - free
geotag - tag GPS info to your pics - free
DNG raw pic- takes RAW format pics with your phone - free
JBenchmark - forget but I think a speed benchmarking tool - free?
Handy Taskman - task manager program - not free
Panoman - takes panoramic pictures with your phone (AWESOME) - not free
google maps - uhh maps - free
Gmail - gmail application - free
PyRestart - restarts your phone just like a computer - free
Tricky Morrors - free - fun little flash game
Magic Level - free - 2 way level like PyPoziomica (sp?)
Tank Commander - free - flash remake of tank commander
World Mate - half free - all kinds of stuff like weather and airline times
Location Tagger - free? - self explanitory
Ninja Strike - free? - awesome motion camera based ninja game
bomberman - free or I may have paid dont remember - the best game ever
Quick Office - I paid $1 - office on your phone
Calculator - free - beta labs calculator
HelloCarbide - free - helps hack the phone to remove viruses such as JuiceCaster
Ok so I think that's it. Any corrections just let me know. Good exapmle of the TONS of programs available too.
Long read I know but hopefully this helps some people
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