Nokia E7 has today got another new firmware update and the current version stands at v14.002 PR 1.1 as visible from the screenshot on the right. This update brings in some internal changes in the core functioning of the mobile features and hence there may not be any distinct or noticeable difference after upgrading to this new version. It does however improves the overall user experience by fixing various bugs and known issues thereby making it more stable in its functioning and use.

Like most other Nokia handset, this Business Communicator handset also offers the Over-the-Air method of Software updating and can be accessed from the Device Updates by dialing the key combination *#0000# and then selecting the Options menu to check for any available updates. Alternatively, Nokia also includes a SW Update application within the mobile handset which can be used to check and download all kinds of updates available for the phone software and apps. One can also make use of the Nokia Software Updater(NSU) to download the update from a computer if there is any problem in data connectivity within the mobile phone.

Since the update is newly released, it may take some amount of time or few more days to show up in the list of available updates for some of the regions as Nokia will eventually make it available one by one to cover all other places. Being a minor update, there will not be any specific changes visible to the user and no new apps and features are included therein.

However, a major PR 2.0 firmware update is still being expected by all the Symbian^3 users and owners of Nokia E7 handset can also be counted in this regard. There are many areas which needs some real enhancement so as to make the handsets belonging to Symbian^3 family function as per the potential that they carry.

Note: Nokia E7 mobile phone launched in India


For the Indian users, there is a good news to share and this is that the handset has arrived in the country such that you can now purchase it from the local dealers and stores. The price of Nokia E7 in India is tagged at Rs.29,990/- and can be availed with the latest version of the firmware pre-installed.