[X3non]

This is a step by step guide on how to flash your Nokia phone or update the firmware. Flashing a phone means re-installing the phone’s firmware, i.e re-installing the operating system of the phone.

If you are trying to update your phone by flashing, then ensure to backup all your important files before proceeding and also take out your SD card before flashing

Why would I want to flash my Nokia Phone?

Your phone’s OS might corrupt due to virus attack causing the phone to be unable to boot completely, the certs might go missing due to virus making the apps unable to open etc. These problems can only be fixed by flashing. You could also update the firmware to a newer version by flashing an updated firmware onto your phone

Requirements

• Download Phoenix Service Suite
  
• Download Nokia PC Suite
  
• Search online for, download firmware for your nokia device based on the RM-*** product code e.g RM-632
  
• A working USB cable
  
• Properly charged battery
  

How to Flash / Upgrade Nokia BB5 Phones (Java & Symbian ONLY)

The steps below explain how to flash / upgrade a Nokia BB5 Phone (Java & Symbian Phones ONLY)

1. Install Nokia PC Suite
   
2. Install Phoenix
   
3. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Nokia\Phoenix\Products
   
   
   
   
   
4. Create a folder inside the directory above and rename the folder to your phone's product type. E.G Nokia X2-00 should be renamed as RM-618
   
   
   
   
   
5. Extract the contents of the compressed firmware file into the newly created folder. use the picture below as reference
   
   
   
   
   
6. Start Phoenix
   
   
   
   
   
7. Switch off your phone and ensure the battery is inserted then connect your phone to the PC using USB Cable
   
8. Click File > Open Product. 
   
   
   
   
   
9. Select your RM code from the window that appears. Then click OK
   
   
   
   
   
10. Click Connections > Select "No Connection"
    
11. Click on the Flashing tab > select Firmware Update.
    
    
    
    
    
12. A new window should open
    
    
    
    
    
13. Check the option “Dead Phone USB Flashing”
    
14. Click the box with three dots besides Product Code and Select your phone's firmware from the windows that appears then Click OK
    
15. Click Refurbish and the flashing process should start.
    
    
    
    
    
16. The process might be halted and you would be asked to remove battery etc. simply follow all the processes as seen on your PC screen
    
    
    
    
    
17. Your phone should automatically startup when the flashing is successful
    
    
    
    
    
18.   Once completed successfully, you can safely disconnect your USB cord from the phone
    

Important Notice

• Only flash firmwares for your phone model and product code
  
• Do not interrupt the flashing process as it could lead to a dead phone
  
• If for some unknown reasons this method doesn't work, you can try flashing using infinity Best
  
• Always try to properly search for the latest firmware before downloading / flashing. Using a firmware below the current firmware on the phone would result in a partially bricked phone (this is because phoenix does not support downgrading)
  

[Harlascoh]

Pls how can I know d actual Nokia firmware to download for Nokia C2-00 V03.99 RM-704

[kefah]

thank u
that was useful

[Kingsident]

I’ll be explaining how to flash your Nokia phone or update the firmware. Flashing a phone means re-installing the phone’s firmware, i.e re-installing the operating system of the phone. When a phone’s OS is corrupt due to virus attack, incompatible applications etc, flashing might be the only solution when restoring factory settings doesn’t work. Flashing a phone can also be used to update the firmware to a newer version, revive a dead phone, etc.
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i did all that but at the final process where i have to click on ok after pulling the battery and reinserting it, the pc shows a blue screen saying it ran into a problem and the pc will restart. I've tried on two different pc's, same story. Used a different variant of the flash files for nokia 300, same story still. Is there something i'm doing wrong?

[X3non]

i did all that but at the final process where i have to click on ok after pulling the battery and reinserting it, the pc shows a blue screen saying it ran into a problem and the pc will restart. I've tried on two different pc's, same story. Used a different variant of the flash files for nokia 300, same story still. Is there something i'm doing wrong?

sounds like BSOD
are there any missing drivers on either of these two PCs?
BTW you can try flashing using infinity best guide @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-14299.html

[5diamond]

Does it required a box

[X3non]

Does it required a box

no it doesnt

[summermtk]

Greetings, this phoenix doesn't have RM-899 (Nokia 501s). Please help!

[xerxes]

Greetings, this phoenix doesn't have RM-899 (Nokia 501s). Please help!

Use other product name and rename the folder name in product folder to match the product name you've chosen.