Nokia have just released a software update for the 5800 XpressMusic.

As well as fixing a few bugs, the software will add new features to your 5800 and is available to download now from the Nokia software update website.

Improvements in the new software version include faster data downloads from the Internet, an improved e-mail interface, and improvements to the built in search.

In order to keep their products up to date, Parrot have developed a Software Update Tool, a quick and easy way to update your Parrot product with all the latest software updates.

NB: The Parrot Software Update Tool is currently only available for Microsoft Windows .

Before starting your upgrade, please read the following guides:

	Download PC drivers for Parrot Bluetooth Dongle and Windows XP (.Zip, 85Mb) Download PC drivers for Parrot Dongle and Windows Vista (.Zip, 75Mb)
	Parrot Photo Viewer flash procedure (PDF)
	Parrot Sound System flash procedure (PDF) Download the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool ver 1.3.1.6 (.ZIP 3,6MB) Using the Parrot SOUND SYSTEM with Mac OSX Leopard
	Parrot Party flash procedure (PDF) Download the Parrot Audio Configuration Tool ver 1.3.1.6 (.ZIP 3,6MB) Using the Parrot PARTY with Mac OSX Leopard
	Minikit flash procedure (PDF)
	MK6000 flash procedure (PDF)
	MK6100 flash procedure (PDF)
	3200 LS-COLOR flash procedure (PDF) 3200 LS-COLOR sending photos to synchronized contacts (PDF) 3200 LS-COLOR wall-paper upgrade procedure (PDF)
	CK3100/CK3300/CK3500 (PDF)
	CK3000 Evolution (PDF)
	Rhythm n’Blue (PDF)
	Easydrive by Bluetooth® (PDF) Easydrive using a serial cable (PDF)

Change Your Language
Parrot hands-free car kits softwares are available in 19 languages.

Before starting the update, you can select your preferred language in the configuration menu of the Parrot Software Update Tool.

You can change the language on the following Parrot Kits:

• Minikit
• Photo Viewer ( available in 16 languages )
• 3200 LS-COLOR
• 3400 LS-GPS
• CK3100 LCD
• CK3000 Evolution
• Easydrive

Latest available versions
Check the software version currently installed in your kit (“Preferences” menu, “Information” sub-menu) and compare it with this list:

(Correct as of 11/02/2008)

To know the specifications, read the “release notes.”

• MK6100 : Version 1.03 (release notes)
• MK6000 : Version 1.03 (release notes)
• SOUND SYSTEM: Version 2.10 (release notes)
• BOOMBOX: Version 2.02
• Minikit : Version 1.03 (release notes)
• Photo Viewer : Version 1.03.00.C (release notes).
• Photo Viewer 7” : Version 1.03.00 (release notes).
• RHYTHM N’BLUE : version 6.03 (release notes).
• 3200/3200+ LS-COLOR : version 2.11 (release notes)/ version 2.11a (release notes).
• 3400 LS-GPS : version 2.03e (release notes).
• CK3100 : version 4.17 (release notes).
• CK3300 : version 4.15b (release notes).
• CK3500 : version 4.50c (release notes).
• CK3000 EVOLUTION : version 5.10c (release notes).
• EASY-DRIVE : version 1.05 (release notes).
• DRIVEBLUE+ : version 3.18
• CK3000 : version 3.18
• Software Update Tool : version 3.4.0.1

Sony Ericsson have made all this a thing of the past by launching a software update service that you can do yourself wherever and whenever you want.

There are two ways to update the software on your phone – Sony Ericsson Update Service (referred to as SEUS) and Over-the-Air (referred to as FOTA).

Both methods are simple and straight forward, but the FOTA service is only available on handsets made in the last few years, whereas SEUS is available to pretty much all Sony Ericsson handsets.

Why should I update my phone?
You may not be experiencing any problems or software issues with your phone, so you may not think you need to update it, but some of the updates released can improve features such as battery life, photo quality and improve support for other devices such as Bluetooth Headsets. On some occasions manufacturers may release a completely new feature onto a handset through the software update service.

So what’s the difference?

SEUS is a PC based application that you can download and install from the Sony Ericsson web site. Once installed, the program will ask you which phone you want to update, and then download the necessary updates. In order to use SEUS you will need a PC, a broadband connection and the correct data cable for your phone. Using the SEUS protects your user data and doesn’t delete any of your text messages, photos, videos or contacts. Before you start the update you need to make sure that your battery is fully charged, and ideally should have backed up your data using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite just incase something doesn’t go to plan. You cannot run the update service over a bluetooth connection. SEUS normally takes around 10 minutes to complete.

Click here to go to the SEUS download page

It is very important that you do not disconnect or turn off your phone or computer during the update process as this can cause extreme damage to your handset.

FOTA is a remote update service. Your phone will connect to the Internet and check with Sony Ericsson for any updates to the software already running. If it finds an update, it will download and install it straight to your phone without having to connect to a PC. Software updates are quite large in size, so this method is only recommended if you have an unlimited data plan. A typical update is between 4 and 5 MB, which although is not a lot of data, at up to £2.50 per MB (depending on your service provider) it can prove to be quite expensive.
Using the FOTA option protects your user data and doesn’t delete any of your text messages, photos, videos or contacts. Before you start the update you need to make sure that your battery is fully charged, and ideally should have backed up your data to your PC using the Sony Ericsson PC Suite just in case something doesn’t go to plan. FOTA normally takes 4 minutes to complete in 3G broadband coverage areas, it may take longer if you are not in a 3G signal area.

To check if your phone supports FOTA, go to the Settings Menu, If Update Service is listed you can use the FOTA service. Select Check for Update to start the process.

It is very important that you do not turn your phone off or remove the battery during the update process as this can cause extreme damage to your handset.