Nokia Asha is one sweet surprise from Nokia directly dedicated to the fans of its feature phone segment. Although priced lower to $100, the phone doesn’t compromise at the built quality and gives a touch competition to the entry level smartphone flooded by the chinese manufacturers.
Now, as with every electronic, things do go wrong sometimes and sadly if some software issue happens with the 501, Nokia Suite won’t come to the rescue as it no longer supports (and it won’t ever) any of the newly launched Asha phones. So here’s a simple totorial for the Asha 501 users who want to update or re-install their phone’s software.
Warning!
- Do it at your own risk. If you have completely no idea about flashing, try visiting Nokia Care and they will update for you
- All user data and applications might/will be lost. So backup everything that you find important.
Procedure to Update/Reinstall the Software of Asha 501
- Download and Install Nokia Software updater.
- Run Nokia Software Updater
- Connect your Nokia Asha 501 to your PC. Make sure it has enough battery left , Then Click Upgrade.
- The program will then download update files from the Nokia Servers and prepare them for installation to the phone.
- Once the Download is finished, the Files will be Flashed onto the phone. DO NOT disconnect your phone from your PC during this step.
- If the update is successfully finished, the phone will restart.
- Congratulations! Your job has been done 🙂
Bonus – Software Update Already Available for Asha 501
There is a small Update already availble for Asha 501 which pushes the version to 10.0.14 (or 10.0.16 in some regions) . There’s no change log, but I have observed stability improvements with the phone having almost no crashes and freezes.
This update may not be available via FOTA. So you can update it now. Enjoy. 😆
Were you able to update successfully or faced a problem? Let us know in the comments section below 🙂
The software recovery tool keeps saying application lost connection with your phone with my asha 501 , how do I fix??
My Phone Nokia Asha 501 This is problam and no power on pales help me
My phone nokia asha 501 has been locked and I forgot password I think this method will work in my case too…
Guys my phone is going crazy.its a nokia asha 502,it cant install apps,open camera and even saving a wall paper.help
You will need to reset the phone using the Nokia Software Recovery Tool. However, I’m not sure if it is fixed or not. The software was broken due to a server change, the last time I tried 🙂
not working all browser
This Is Phone RAM Failt Pales your phone hard reset
Thank you for the information.
I not app install
How to re install the firmware??
I accidentally deleted my certificate of Nokia asha 501 and due to this my whatsapp is not working it is unable to registet my phone no plz help can i get your whatsapp no.
You need to reinstall the firmware to fix it 🙂
How to reinstall firmware?
My phone cant install appreciations.
I think you mean to say Applications.
You can try reinstalling the firmware. This should fix all you issues.:)
HOW DO I REINSTALL THE FIRMWARE
Use the Nokia Software Recovery Tool.
my nokia asha 502 browser not working
The Nokia Browser is replaced by the Opera mini.
If you are facing issues while opening it then you can try re-installing the software.
This should fix your issue 🙂
How can i install deleted certificates on my asha 503
The only way to get back certificates is re-installing the software 🙂
link not working
Can i download this new firmware of of nokia asha 501 in my android tablet? And upload it to my nokia?
No. You need to connect to a PC to do the flashing.
i have a proper wifi connection still i am getting network error in nokia software update.
samsung firmware free download and update
I want to update my Nokia 230 . currently its having 10.01.11
where can i find recovery tool of nokia asha 503
I have a problem with my nokia 501. it just all my apps got uninstalled or all gone and My wallpaper can’t be changed into a picture I wanted to display and also my homescreen. what should I do?
You need to reinstall your firmware. 🙂
After that all will be find 🙂
I accidentally deleted my certificate of Nokia asha 501 and due to this my whatsapp is not working it is unable to registet my phone no plz help can i get your whatsapp no.
You need to Reinstall your Firmware to fix it 🙂
HOW TO REINSTALL FIRMWARE?
that’s the tutorial about 🙂
you can read the steps above 🙂
And setting and dialer is not there even in the phone
I can’t use the recovery tool.
my nokia asha 501 lost all menu may i know how to get repaired my nokia asha 501
Use the recovery tool to reset the device.
Setting,dialer pads is not on the display menu and how can i recover or hard reset it
The only way to repair is Nokia Recovery Tool.
Can you tell us why can’t you use Nokia Recovery Tool?
Are you getting any error?
hey can u plz gie me a link of fame work v 14.0.5 o noka asha 501 to download and install i direcly…………
Recovery tool will help you download and install it 🙂
I can’t sign in or sign up into my twitter account on my phone but only on the internet hw do i make it work again pls help me o
This nokia phones are nw really making me miserable and pissed off. Maybe i will switch to the android phone one day
Often when a platform is left unattended, the APIs break and the apps stop working. It could be the same issue. Did you try updating/reinstalling the Twitter app via Opera Store?
what are the login details of server
No Login details are required. 🙂
thenks
It is not good idea.i hate this mobile
I heard microsoft hav blocked all way to those certificate
hw can nokia help us???
where can i get those missing certficate for my asha 502…
Is there any way to change nokia asha platform to android???????.Pleaaaaaaase Help me If you know.
I Will be grateful to you.
No. Unfortunately that cannot be done.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha nototool sir unlegal
my nokia asha 502 device is not supported any apps bcoz i have deleted all certificate..
how can i get again this certificate???
MY NOKIA ASHA 501 IS NOT SUPPORTING ANY APPS ???
PLEASE GIVE ME A LINK TO REINSTALL FRINWARE…
my also same to same problem
how can i get certificate back for nokia asha 201 plz help me
You’ll be needed to reinstall the phone software.
Please Can You Tell Me how to change my nokia asha 502’s nokia asha platform os to windows 8. Please Help Me.
You cannot do that as the same is not possible.
My phne is nokia asha 500 my phne is not opened in video clips in u tube wts problem tel me
my phone asha 502 shows “something went wrong” during opening apps
I have a problem that HD video do not support here, and unable to make a call in what’s application, there is only chat. I would like to update my nokia asha 503 softwares and want to download new new application which is helpful to me. Would you please send a message update website on this number 917033529663.
For this, I’m very grateful to you.
There’s nothing that you can do. Asha Software Platform only supports what you already have.
No one app download in my phone 501 .. Plz help me
diid it work with nokia asha 503 ??
i restarted my nokia 503 and I’ve lost all my contacts, how can i get them back? pls help
You can’t. If you didn’t back up, they are gone forever.
How can I reinstall my nokia xpress browser. Reply pls.
Xpress is no longer available.
My asha 501 phone cant get the required updates… Cant install whatsap… Any one with any idea please help?
Did you try using the Nokia Software Recovery Tool to update your phone?
Hi. I was doing software upgrade. Everything was going smooth execpt my phone went dark during upgradation and didnt open yet. Any sugession? Thanks.
My Mistake delete my 501
phone certificate,how to
download.plz help me
now any app do not opened :(:( 🙁
My mistake is I have deleted Nokia Certificates so please give me proper guidance to me
Use the recovery tool to reset the phone to factory state.
solution please i deleted it 🙁
my phone show error “cannot validate the certificate”.
i have nokia asha 503 but some problem inside this phone such that gallery , videos player and musics player is not running so plz help me plzzz
You should try reinstalling the phone software using the Recovery Tool.
sir where is get of recovery tool
My Nokia asha 501 is not turning on. If I try to turn it on NOKIA logo come and again turns off. Is there any solution for this.
MISTAKELY I DELETE MY INTERNET CERTIFICATE,SO I CAN NOT OPEN INTERNET, WRITE ON THE SCREEN PLEASE CHECK SETTINGS, BUT ALL SETTINGS ARE WELL.
How can i get my certificate back, Nokia Asha 500
Yes can i help u i have a solution in this problem
thanxxxx.. working!
My Mistake delete my phone certificate,how to download.plz help me
Thank you guys, this worked for me. I got my whatsapp working again, the certificate problem is no more 🙂
Nic in java phones apps in new not suported by please newapps
I updated my Nokia browser to opera mini i want my Nokia browser back could u plz help me to get it back
My nokia asha501 nokia xpress browser deleted opera mini download net very slow.plz sent a link for 7076413828 .plz nokia browser update my phone.
I lost certificates for running apps. No app is running. How would i restore them? Pls rply fast sir
Reinstall the phone software.
Nokia says that Asha 501 is not supported !!!!!
I meant: “Nokia Software Updater” says that Asha 501 is not supported !!!!!
java script is crupted from my phone how i should repaire it
if i update my phone with the new version software will the certificates restore back
They should 🙂
My Mistake delete my phone certificate,how to download.plz help me
Flash the stock firmware on the device 🙂
I need to install the software for my Nokia 503 Asha, how must i do through a Pc?
me too
i cant share anything from my phone to facebook
give me any solution please guysssssssssssssss 🙁
How to restore certificates in use
I tried to reset my phone, but then all of the predeterminated apps disappeared, theres no camera, calculator, music, settings.. NOTHING BUT GAMES… help 🙁
Nokia asha 501
Use the Recovery Tool or NSU to flash your phone with the original software.
“software package not available for this device”
Yes. Same problem here. What to do?
my Nokia asha 503 have lost main menu like contacts, messages, internet etc after accidentally restoring to factory default. Pls help
Your only solution is to reinstall the phone software using the Recovery Tool.
my nokia 501 problem is my camera somthing went wrong message open the camera
Try reinstalling the phone’s firmware.
i have nokia 230 watsapp and internet is not working it busy saying create a secure connection. please help me
problem for me my mob is not working properly my mob got reseted after tht my nokia store and my nokia xpress are deleted and i cnt download any apps my watts up is also nt working it says certificate was issued by unrecognizes entity plz help
I want to update my phone software of nokia aasha 501. Plz tell me how do i update phone software.
can i downgrade my phone?
No. Asha phones cannot be downgraded.
Jamseed brother ,
I have sAme problem
what’s the solution. anyone try to find out ??? Please deArzzz….
hey dude i am unable to any app nor internet nor whats app when opening its telling cant validate the certificate download from the whats app server when opening it its showing cannot create secure connection check the date and time while its correct i try to u tell me the answer dude i am waiting
backup tool in my nokia asha 501 is not working. what to do?
it is saying an error occurred while creating backup.
I have a lot of messages in my phone i want them all to be backedup.
That’s sad, but I don’t think you can do anything there 🙁 They will be lost now.
it works fine thank you thank you thank you for this great job
it shows no error
its failing to install
Do you see any error? You might be needed to use the Nokia Care Suite if it keeps on failing.
hi,my nokia asha 501 can not show applications like setting,contacts message, calls and many more, can you help me install them
thanks
You need to use this tool to reinstall the firmware of your phone.
Simple hai dosto phoenix service software download kro aur sath hi apnay mobile ki firm wali file(RM-922…911 ya jo bhi mobile ki sim wali jga pe likhi hai) us k baad phoenix software ki madad se apnay mobile ko via usb cable reset kro aur firm wali file jo download ki ho us ko mobile mein install kr lo….simple hai trust me..
Agr samajh na aye to search engine pe phoenix ko use krnay ka tateeqa dekh lo….
Phoenix does not even support the new Nokia devices.
my phn nokia asha 501 is not supported in any softwere..!my phone pachage info not found in recovery softwere..plzz help
Then it is running one of the firmware package which ain’t publicly available. You’d be needed to visit Nokia Care Center and see if they can do the work for you.
I downloaded the nokia software update but after running it. it goes “error writing temporary location” 🙁
my nokia asha 501 dosen’t work. What should i do nw?
can i read asha 500 dual sim?
hi, i use an asha 503 i followed d steps but my fone keeps disconnectting when d installation begins…help somebody
chutia log ho tum log . ek no. ke chutia yeh fucker techmasto bi . pagallon ki toli techmasto matherchoat.
My nokia asha 502 by mistake reseted, but after that i cant change wallpaper or image how ever it is selected, the background screen is black both wallpaper and lock screen, update stil shows 14.0 plz… help
Use the Care Suite or Software Updater to re-install the fimware of your phone. That seems to be the only choice left with you.
my phone asha 501 suddenly showing problem while switching on. at first it used to take several minutes to open then it continued to days and now its swiches on but doesn’t bring the unlock or pin screen now for two weeks. how can this problem be solved
Follow the article to re-install the stock firmware. I’d recommend Nokia Care Suite if you can handle the complexity.
hay i cannot install whatsapp on asha 501. I can only change my wallpaper.Should i update my phone to fix os problem
Do you face some error while installing WhatsApp?
yes bro
What is the error message?
cannot validate certificate.after that it does not install whatsapp
Can you check if the date on your phone is set correctly?
Yes it is correct
Same problem with me..
what should i do?
i downloaded the software updater for retail but it couldn’t be run
Why? What error do you see? :/
I am downloading and want to try if it works because my 501 doesnot download apps and donot allow access to the internet. I will comment after success or failure.
Thanks
Sure 🙂 I hope you have a positive experience.
when i tried to update my nokia asha 500 its says that error ECONA NOT SUPPORTED DEVICE:devie doesnot spport operation.please hep me how update my phone
Please try using the Nokia Software Recovery Tool instead.
I downloaded the software and when i connected my 501 to the pc it says that no updates are available im confused
Thanks due i updated my phone looks better and the is wifi also working. nice work keep it up..
i have nokia asha 500 n i deleted the certificates and now i cant access the internet and cannot download or launch any app.. it says cant validate certificate :9 help
i m also having the same problem with my asha 502. please let me now how u get ride of this problem?
when i start my phone(nokia asha 310) ,it only shows startscreen and it beeps…what to do guys..any help..
No idea. Maybe reinstalling firmware will help?
charge your phone
Do you have video Trail
This was really helpful. I have managed to download the apps I wanted after doing this.
Thanks a lot!
Hey dude, i just did everything as it says here and when i connected the phone and the systems finished the download my pc restarted, how can i solve it?
Maybe NSU required a restart. Continue further and flash your phone 🙂
am a student at the university in Zambia, the WiFi connections require authentication with a username and password but the asha doesn’t provide me those two options when i try. how can i connect to WiFi but it connects to others that only require passwords
Can you try fetching the Authentication URL from some other device? Opening the same in your 501 and entering the login details should work AFAIK.
is this supported for nokia asha 503? thanks. .
Yes. It is works, but its better to use the Nokia Software Recovery Tool instead.
After tryin to update my nokia asha to a new software so it could support whatsapp … it got completely black and it wont switch on …what do i do
Use Nokia Software Updater to flash the factory firmware on your phone.
Hi Narender
The router works with all phones, i.e. X6, Samsung, And all variations, except the 210
The wifi in 210 switches on and detects no network, even in different places and even when I am next to the router.
If you are sure there is no special regional setting etc, for Wifi, can you confirm as I suspect, in that case, it could be hardware problem
Naren
I will still be interested in knowing the encryption method that your router is using.
Have you tried at some other areas? Probably in a market? There will be a lot of WiFI networks available around markets and you can easily check if your phone really does not catch any of them.
No denying that it can be a hardware fault too. So if you have a Nokia Care Center nearby, you should just let them check it. If it is not near you, better make sure that it is unable to detect any WiFI networks before reaching out to the Nokia Care.
Hi
I have an Asha 210
before updating, the WIFI was never detected, though I can on and off it
I used your steps to update, and still Wifi doesn’t get detected
The phone was bought in Thailand, in use in Philippines
is there some setting we need to do, to make it detect wifi ?
Cheers and keep up the good work
Michael
These phones do not have any special settings related to you, however one thing I’ve noticed in these phones from Nokia is that the reception is not too good.
How far are you from your WiFi router? What is the security method that you’re using on your router? WPA2 should work fine, I guess.
This nokia software updater says that your device is nusupported….why is so???/
Are you using the latest version of NSU? AFAIK, it is supported.
I have nokia asha 311….all social networking app aren’t working properly…they open and get closed automatically…please consult me what should i do??
Reinstall the phone software using Nokia Software Recovery Tool.
Hey all
I have the asha 201, if I press the internet button or select it from the main menu nothing happens, it also does the same with the mail app.
Would re-installing the firmware fix this?
Thanks.
Yes, it will. Make sure you clear all data while reinstalling.
i’m not getting pc suite or ovi suite mode on my phone when connected via usb please help me what to do?
You need to choose Modem mode.
thanks for ur information
the process is stopping at 10% and the system is showing USB device not recognized in the bottom right corner of the system
Thanks a lot ! It fixed my phone 😀
Great to know that. Enjoy! 🙂
after downloading the software recovery tool , it says update package not found
Unfortunate for you. You can’t proceed unless the full firmwares of your device is available openly at the Nokia FiRe.
My phone is asha 501 with 14.0 software the software recovery tool says update packafe not found so should i take it to a nokia shop will tje problem be solved there ??
The full firmware files for the Nokia Asha 501 in India have not arrived yet. Sadly, even Nokia Care has no access to them ATM. You need to wait.
Hola que tal¿? amigo soy de Peru y restableci mi nokia Asha 501 yo ya tengo la ultima actulizacion del telefono pero al restablecerlo ya no puedo usar el Whatsaap.. me puedes ayudar¿?¿?
Sorry. Can’t understand that.
help me my nokia asha 501 not show settin whatsap call sms and adher it show facebook and twet
I’d try if you explain a bit better.
Thank you, but my name is Diorgy, I wrote wrong
tanks, tanks, tanks, very tanks
You’re welcome, Dioegy 🙂
new version 14 not showing….
Where are you from? 🙂
After installing 11.1.1 from nokia software recovery tool ,I got all my lost apps but not connecting wifi saying domain name doesn’t matches..
my asha 501 was reset when I connected it to my pc meanwhile phone lost all screensavers,ringtones etc and watsapp cme back but not working,lost nokia store and even wifi is not accessible saying can’t validate the certificates..help me out..
You need to reinstall the phone’s firmware. Follow the steps above.
Actually, the NOKIA SOFTWARE UPDATE is just for WP8?
No. It works for all the Nokia phones. Anything released in/after 2012 should be supported.
After installing update it doesn’t restarting. Please help
It shows any error?
Did a phone reset.. all fine now.. thanks
Cool 🙂 Enjoy broh 😀
Hi..
Thanks a lot… it worked for me… but after update my phone is set to auto answer calls..
I don’t know how to disable it…
Please help, if possible.
thanks
Firmware version 11.1.1 is working good I installed it in my phone and does not have any problems…thank you Nokia for the update….
hello ,
i use this method but its not working.My nokia asha 501 software is damage then i search in nokia website and i found the nokia software recovery tool.I install this software in pc and connect my phone then show me nokia software for nokia asha 501 11.1.1 and installed it .Then my phone is totally repaired.
IF Your NOKIA PHONE SOFTWARE IS DAMAGE:-
Then use is “NOKIA SOFTWARE RECOVERY TOOL”.
Both NSU and NSR are the same suite except for the branding.
can you help me.. when i turn on the wifi of my phone it will shoting down. how can solve it?
It worked! Many thanks 🙂
Good
i try it and its OK
thanks
Wen I upgrade,it doesn’t upgrade,the fone would just go back to normal,sayin its not succesful,wat do I do
any advice to get the update pleaseee:)
If it isn’t available for your phone, no other way than to wait or else flash with another product code which has received the update. But then I won’t recommend flashing at home because anything can happen for a person not having enough experience in this field.
i also tried it and i think this update doesnt supports
it always give
a kernel error
and forces the pc to restart
what to do please suggest something
what to do??????
take a help from engineer’s mind
anyone knows if the update to 11.1 is available for 059T4Q1
Not again. Not available for your White 501 in Latin America 🙁
Do u have any idea when i should get the update or advice
or 059V1G3
Ohh.. Digicel device. The update hasn’t been released yet. IDK why. This is just so strange.
by the way, is the update available in Portugal ?
It should be available worldwide by now. Leave your product code here and I’ll confirm.
here is the info about my asha 501 :
*** IMEI Removed ***
CODE: 059T5C4
TYPE : RM-899
is this what you asked for ?
This is strange. Seems some single sim devices are still left without the updates. Sadly no update yet for you.
thank you for you help ::) is there anything that i can do ?
Is the update available on nokia software updater
Yes. It is 🙂
installing support failure, device does not support operation. error code:0x80100023 (ECONA_NOT_SUPPORTED_DEVICE)
any help ??
thanks
can u send a update for my asha
You need to do that yourself 🙂
how sould i do it ?
Head to settings> phone update and it should show the update notification. Make sure you’re connected to the internet.
While updating it’s saying internal error
is the update available for st.lucia
It should be available worldwide by now.
is there any way to group contacts as groups in asha 502 or is there any s/w ?
is there any way to create groups for sending messages ?
help pl?
I guess there’s no way for now.
OMG !@@
let me keep surfing abut that k
thanq
You know, if you can’t find an option in the settings, it’s almost not possible. Apps can’t do much when it comes to Asha phones.
what version of nokia pc suite shuld we use to connect nokia 502 to pc ?
None. New Asha phones are not supported by Nokia Suite as its development is stopped. You can however use the connectivity drivers to connect it to PC as an internet modem.
how to do that
can u say me the procedure pl ?
It’s easy. Just download the Nokia Connectivity Cable drivers and create a new dial-up connection using the Nokia Modem.
plz how can i make new dail up connection using modem sorry ihave my phone ashaha 501 new and i donet knw how to do that
Which Windows are you using? After installing the Drivers, all you need to do is to open the Networking and sharing center and select Set up a new connection or network.
thank you very match i updated my ohone he became so iteresting thank you 🙂 ♥
It’s successfully updated but when it’s restart the screen frozen at language selection menu. no any response for the touch. put urgently help.
Visit a Nokia Care Center then..
I somehow ended up corrupting the phone’s inbuilt memory. I lost all my contacts, and there are no tones, wallpapers or any others apps. My phone’s version is 11.1.1.
Worst thing is that flashing via NSU doesn’t work. Even factory reset doesn’t restore the old apps. What do I do to get my phone working normally again? please help…
NSu does a full flash. Didi you allow it to delete user data?
Hmm… I had not allowed it to delete user data.
Tried just now and allowed it to delete user data. Worked perfectly fine 😀
Thanks!!
hehe.. Enjoy now 😛
Narender: Any good suggestions on how do I get contacts (of my old phone) from my Ovi suite to my Asha 501?
You have the contacts in the old phone or in the Nokia Suite? I meant like do you have your old phone with you?
No I don’t have the old phone anymore. But the contacts are there in Nokia ovi suite.
I exported all contacts from ovi suite and got them as vcard files. Then I saved all of them in a folder in my Asha’s SD card. But importing individual files to phone memory is a big hassle…
Hello There i recently had a problem after i updated my phone via wifi, it worked fine till yesterday when i tried to acces the internet, something showed up saying that the time was not set correctly, so i end up here and downloaded the Nokia Software Updater and plugged my phone with the usb cable,i did the update again to 11.1.1 and it worked thanks a lot! i noticed something as soon as i started exploring the phone there are these new wallpapers i dont if any of you ppl got the same ones as i do because the ones i got arent those that came with the phone, and to be honest i havent seen these wallpapers anywhere else its weird im telling(the old ones were deleted i guess couldnt find them anywhere lol), ya but anyways phone is working okay now thanks a lot for the help greetings from TJ.Mex….
Well yes, you are right. These new wallpapers were included with the new update (11.1.1), but they are only available when you do a full update (like the way you did). They are removed from FOTA updates so as to keep the size of updates small.
Nothing to worry and enjoy the phone 🙂
somehow my phone inbuilt memory got formatted. now there is no tones, wallpapers, and any others apps data or anything left. can u tell me how can i restore these data? also previously i updated my software version to 1.1 from 1.0.
Flash it using NSU. There couldn’t be any other solution.
ur pc softwere does not works on win 8
it shows an error while start
It works fine. Sometimes not on x64 versions though 😛
Thanks a lot . I finally did it
Enjoy buddy 🙂
when i connect asha 501 with pc suit than it shows connect with non compaitable mode…..please give me the solution
501 is not supported by Nokia Suite.
just downloaded the update a sucess 🙂 thnx nokia for the timely and flexible approach to ur customers needs !! much appreciated.
Cool.. Enjoy 😀
thanks but i cant Update it . when i download it and wanna to install it, it says there is a internal error!
do u have any suggestion?
Nah.. Maybe all you can do is visit a Nokia Care Center 🙁
oh my god …..i updated my asha 501 rm-902 into 10.0.20 and now its wifi isn’t working……….help!!!
Update to the new one. 11.1.1 🙂
Finally the new firmware is out for Nokia 501 ( i.e : V.11.1.1 )
the Updates/changes i have found until now are as follows :-
1. Firstly “Whatsapp” is available 🙂
2. “Store” application has been updated or you have to update it…
3. The camera has been updated with new interface as well as new effects while editing.
4. the emoji icons have changed a lot ( check it out while typing messages )..
5. the call display now supports VOIP if # is pressed for a while..
6. contacts favourite list has ben tweaked a bit in color..
7. Lots of changes & new settings to customize in “Settings” section..
8. fastlane has been improved & its customization can be found in “Settings”..
Problems :-
In whatsapp i can’t still add emoji with the letters i type… (still finding a workaround..)
if u guyz find anything new or interesting plz post…
Thanx & regards,
Bhasky..
The java app for WhatsApp does not let you ‘type + add emoji’ in the same message. This is something very old with the app and happens the same way with the WhatsApp app for rest of the S40 phones. So, not just a 501 issue 🙁
Thanks for the info about changes buddy. Will try to push the same to the main post. cheers 🙂
Thanx Dude 🙂
Are you using NSU to update the phone?ok got the update notification via OTA. downloadinh now! OTA details:
11.1.1 File size :- 6.9 MB
no, i too used my phone for the update 🙂
Kurkui Lodow : Thanx for the info… 🙂
ya guys … its true the new os is released V. 11.1.1 which is 6.9MB & have watsapp compatibility 🙂 Njoy…..
When update to 1.1 for 501 will be released? I am tremble with expectation.
All the shouts in the online world are pointing it to November 21st. I’m also expecting it in between 21st to 23rd, so let’s see if it actually comes 🙂
It’s already out!
at least for me. Installing 11.1.1. update now.
Thanks
After i updated my asha 501 from version (10.0.2) to (10.0.14). I am not able to open internet browser and Nokia Store saying “Can’t load this page at the moment. Please try again later”. Tried many times, still not working. please help me.
There might be issues with your connection. If not, try re-installing the software and make sure you select to clear all user data 😛
One question .. as I can release the Nokia Asha 501.?? eh been searching forums and tell me that I have to have the unlock code .. but I think you pay .. please help ..
For unlock codes, you need to contact your operator. Surely that would be a paid thing 🙁
My Asha 501 can be detected by the NSU 4.1.0 but:
1. it says “Update package was not found on server”, and
2. it shows my phone type is RM-902 with software version “V 1.1331.0”
Seems that the software version does not follow the pattern of the versions shown above.
By the way, is there any way to check the software version from the phone?
I could only see from “About product” that it is “Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.0” without version no.
What software version does your phone show in *#0000# menu?
Model: 501
Type: RM-902
MCU version: 1.1331.0
ROFS Version: 1.1331.0
Content version: 1.1331.0
This is strange. The version need to be of the form 10.xx.xxx. I don’t know why yours is that way. Which country variant is it? 😮
Where to check the country variant?
By the way, I bought it in China and the firmware comes with Simplified Chinese Input.
Hmm.. This is very confusing. I could not find any Firmwares for china on the server 😮 And I was only thinking that the device was not selling in china as there are numerous complaints that the phone does not support Chinese input. For the first time hearing that it has Chinese input now.
Anyways, the firmwares for china are nowhere to be seen. Maybe only in the Nokia internal repository which is password protected and only accessible by Nokia Care team.
You might be able to flash another country variant, but that won’t be feasible now as even the other variants don’t offer anything more than what you are getting. There is an update expected to come soon though 😀
BTW what is the product code listed under the battery? Something of the sort 059xxxxx? :/
Hey AK,
any chance of you sending me the phone IMEI number? (you can send to me via private message here: http://discussions.nokia.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/539133)
You can see this info by dialing *#06#.
Hi, I have sent you a PM there, please check and I hope you can help to solve my problem.
P.S. I just installed the NCS today and still cannot fina any clue to do the update with my phone.
Is there any way to update / change the firmware in my case?
P.S. Chinese Input is not a must to me though it would add some convenience.
Product code: 059R2T8
Is there any chance that I can get the International version of firmware (or any country variant with English input) to flash my phone?
I understand that such firmware may not have great difference to the one I have now but it seems that my phone’s firmware is not a standard or common version that one could find elsewhere. I’m afraid I cannot move on to the Asha 1.1 version when it is released.
No buddy. You will receive the 1.1 update as soon as it come to others. It is just that the firmware is not listed on Nokia Repository for public access.
So all I will say is to just wait till the 1,1 update is released. if it does not come to you within a week after release, you can jump the ship and flash another firmware on the phone. I guess Nokia Care Suite is capable of doing that. We’ll explore the possibility, but first let’s wait for the update to come 🙂
Hey buddy. Have you received the new update? Should’ve been delivered by FOTA already. Details here
It’s very strange.
I haven’t got the FOTA until now and I cannot do the update by NSU – the same response “Update Package was not found on server”.
I haven’t got the FOTA until now and I still cannot update by NSU.
It always respond “Update package is not found in server.”
This is strange as well as saddening. I had a strong feeling that the update will be pushed to the Chinese variants as well, just because the update change-log mentions that the update adds Chinese text input. Don’t know if reaching out to a NCC will help coz can’t even see any new firmwares added for that product code 🙁
Is there any way to get the new firmware and flash it by NSU offline?
Might be possible, but not with NSU, instead NCS. The now discontinued Phoenix was super at doing this job, but i feel NCS would definitely have this feature as well. You can try.
BTW, as Armagon asked, IMEI number might help. You can even leave a comment here and I’ll make sure its not publicly visible and will forward it to him.
I have installed the NCS too but it also cannot find any available update firmware for my device. Sigh…..
I think I need the new firmware downloaded from somewhere and do the flash offline.
By the way, I have a thought – my device might have been flashed by the dealer with the now installed firmware with Simplified Chinese interface/input. I am not sure if I do a factory reset on my phone could return it to its original ‘official’ firmware and then get the update or not.
Hey buddy. What I meant was that NCS might be able to flash another variant (international?) onto your phone. As far as the flash files are concerned, you can easily download them from within NCS only by just entering the product code of another variant.
For now, just wait for a while for Armagon to reply back to you. I’m sure he’ll find a solution for you.
FYI I installed the NCS and open it successfully and I did find a way to connect to the server without login.
However, after entering the product code, there are no firmwares listed for selection.
Yes I am still waiting for Armagon’s reply in the discuss.Nokia forum.
I’ve sent you an email. If you wanna move forward, you need to use a Product Code for some other region 🙂 Maybe India? and then do dead phone flashing 😛
whenever i launch UC browser, the brightness suddenly increases . . . why is it so ? & secondly, the CNN app is not showing images . . . . if you couid help, pls reply . . . . . . . .
Maybe you’ve set different brightness in the settings of UC Browser.
wen the software update for asha 501 will be avilable……n wat all features are xpected to come in update
will nokia asha 501 support inbuilt pdf reader aftr the software update . . . . . .
I don’t think so. This should’ve been announced at Nokia World if ever it was to come.
What will happen after updating?? I mean some new features or something like that?
Nothing yet. A new update is just around the corner though 🙂
i’m getting same error at the start of installing updates as internal error …and i tried updating it in flight mode
when whtsapp support on nokia asha 501 ??? any idea…..which month or date ????
Already in progress. Shouldn’t be more than 15 days for sure.
Singhnsk!!
Bro is 501 a S40 based phone??
If yes then y it doesnot support whatsapp??
Well.. It’s more based on the Nokia’s Smarterphone acquisition than the older S40. An app for Asha 501 needs a complete rewrite and its simple logistics that WhatsApp is not yet ready to code a version just for one phone. With Asha 503 and 502 supposed to be revealed tomorrow, we might also see an announcement from WhatsApp about their plans.
Actually whatsapp is notable to provide the app yet because due to some shortcomings in the firmware the ap is not able to sync the contacts from the phone… the same problem persists with wechat and line too…. probably after a update from nokia things will be fine! 🙂 well hurrah they said whatsapp will be available next month! 🙂 and all new nokia asha 501s will come with the new firmware 🙂 and old ones will get an upgrade!
Sure but as I noted here, the update is already in approval stage and will be available shortly 😀
Thanx bro it worked!!!
my OS is now updated to 10.0.14
Cool 😀
I have already update my Nokia Asha 501. to version 10.0.16 Thanks to this.
nokia software updater 4.1.0 does not recognize my nokia asha 501
Need to confirm on this. Previous version of NSU worked fine :/
i checked Its working fine with Nokia 501, pls jst restart the phone & try & still if the NSU doesn’t recognize ur cellphone pls reinstall the NSU from scratch 🙂
Are you using version 4 of NSU? I recently updated the link. Previously it used to be version 3.xx
Sir,
I am unable to connect my Nokia asha 501 with PC to access internet.
Totally fed up now. Please provide any solution.
What error are you getting? I mean is your PC able to detect your phone? What pops up when you dial the connection?
“Device updating failed. Error code: 0x84210023…”
OS: Windows 8
NSU:4.1.0
Name: 501
Type:RM-902
Software Version: V10.0.2
Have you checked the option to clear user data? 🙁
Yes
http://min.us/lsGMR5bcPH9Ib
dude, keep it in flight mode then try to update as a call/msg in the mid update can ruin everything… try again 🙂 keep ya fingers crossed 😉
Tried 10 times… 🙁
The “Install” stuck at begin.
hi
is there any way to notification do not show in lock screen?
for security reason !
I don’t want to any one see my sms or email or face book notification
Hi,
Managed to use this guide to update to 10.0.16 and have been using it for around a month
1. The Push notification option for Facebook under Setting is no longer seen! Tried to update Facebook app – still no use
2. Push notification bug still exists- but improved! after phone restart notifications start coming in for line and CNN app. It still doesn’t work with wechat for me.
3. Some issue with proximity sensor still persists
4. Any way to downgrade to 10.0.2 SW ?
1. The push notifications option appears for specific accounts. It is not affected by the firmware version, instead the facebook account. If enabled, it will just show up. Sadly there’s no way to manually enable it. Its just enabled for some accounts while rest stay without it.
2. Maybe it will be improved in a future update.
3. Again, let’s wait for another update.
4. Downgrades are unfortunately impossible. But I don’t see the reason to downgrade. You just cannot downgrade, so just cross out this option. Even Nokia Care can’t do that.
Hi,
If i recall correctly the option for push notifications was available with the older firmware under phone settings. Now it cannot be seen.
Also the sync contacts option needs to be fixed in the nee firmware as well.
@Dave- what exactly is nokia Phoenix? Is it a flasher box?
Thanks
Yes it used to. Isn’t it there anymore? Settings> Push Notifications? Strange in that case :-O
Phoenix was a flashing software used by Nokia Care for older phones. It was later replaced with Nokia Care Suite, hence Phoenix is no longer updated to support newer phones.
I think Nokia’s Phoenix can used to flash asha 501 with other Product Code, but you should be careful. Anyway, you can always use dead phone flash to get back.
Phoenix no longer support newer Nokia devices. even care suite can flash other product code, but can’t downgrade the firmware. Phoenix can’t do that either.
i think asha 501 is supported, i used it to flashed me a chinese firmware, which has not been released officially and it succeeded
Onto the 501? I’m pretty sure it won’t work. Look at the devices supported by Phoenix. Nokia announced while delivering Phoenix 2012.5.0 that development is closed and new products won’t be added. No chance that it will support the 501 which came very late. Please reconfirm this.
Chinese firmware? Are you sure it wasn’t released officially? May I know the firmware version? Nokia S40 devices require signed PPM files which by far is almost impossible for a Chinese developers to cook as they won’t have the required signatures.
well, i’m using it right now… asha 501 is still a S40 based phone i guess. the product code is 059R2T8, not searchable by Datapackage manager since it’s not on sale in china yet. But i have to get the chinese input supported. It’s not developed by nobody… it’s from the nokia official although it’s not released publicly. Pretty sure it’s a leak.
Yeah I noticed. Maybe a leak from an upcoming firmware update and expected launch in china 🙂 Surprising enough that you found it out. Expecting it to be unveiled in china soon as many have asked for Chinese input to which Nokia just provides no reply.
BTW, S40 phones are pretty hard to cook 😛
after update line notifications are working fine for me
Why my NSU only find 10.0.2 SW from the server, can anyone provide link to 10.0.16 or 20?
Maybe not available for your product code/location. .16 and .20 are only for a few countries 😛
After Update to 10.0.14 :-
it has been around 1 month after update of my nokia 501 & there is still a lot of bugs in this firmware, the problem found by me are as follows :-
1. when wi-fi is activated with data package sometimes the phone hangs or else network bar will show as full but there will be no network.
2. Wechat app doesnt give the incoming message notification, it will give you notifications after you restart your cellphone.
3. The phone now lags a bit even after uninstalling everything.
4. The phone sensor still doesn’t light up even after your call is completed (Issue going on from 10.0.2 firmware)
5. Sometimes the phone screen will not respond to the touch.
If anybody here who have updated is also getting any of the errors above pls notify..
will update the same if i found anything new in 10.0.14 …
After software update i have noticed rearranging of icons is now easier
wechat 1.5 not working in my asha 501
Try the one at the Nokia Store.
Thanks!
Thanks to all, today I updated my asha 501 from version (10.0.2) to (10.0.14).
I did the following 3 steps to update
1. Put the mobile in flight mode.
2. Usb cable connected as type ‘Modem’.
3. Did not uncheck the “Erase user data” check box.
After updation, I did not any UI changes. Need to check its performance(As of now it’s good)
There were no expected UI changes and I don’t see them coming with future updates either. Thanks for the clarification btw 🙂
please can it work for an unresponding asha501 like mine. it stopped responding after i restored it
If its turned on and connects to the PC in the Modem mode, it will surely work. Otherwise not.
P.S: Have you tried pulling out the battery and inserting it after a while? 🙂
please would it work for my asha501? i tried restoring the phone but now its just showing nokia logo when i switch it on and it switches off. please what can i do about that
Ohh.. Sorry i missed this comment. No it will not work in this case. However, Nokia Care Suite is able to flash dead phones, so that will work.
But as your phone is in Warranty, just approach the nearest Nokia Care Center and they’ll happily do the job for you 🙂
Do we have to uncheck “Erase User Data” ? Unchecked it- after that throws an error on update – Saying installing support software failed!
Flashing should indeed move after deleting everything. Keep the option checked.
Hi, does this update have the whatsapp launcher?
No bro. WhatsApp is not yet built for the Asha 501. We’ll keep you updated.
how to install google map software in nokia asha 311mobile
Google Maps are not available for Java phones. Nokia Maps are better anyways.
yes for me it is working in flight mode thaku
for all the ppl :-
try to keep ur phone in flight mode during update process…
Hmm.. Thanks. Let’s see if this helps others.
finally success 🙂 updated frm 10.0.2 to 10.0.14 🙂 thanx …
Thanks for the update brother 🙂 I hope Update brings something new for you 😀
doin it right now, will tell ya once done 🙂
showing as some internal error after downloading the update ……
Is the Error Showing After installing the update or After downloading the update files?
after downloading the update during starting of update
Can you retry updating? It might be some driver conflicts. Consider running NSD in Admin mode and select Modem mode on your phone.
yes i tried many times but the same problem i checked the the drivers .. phone is showing in the nsu and the sw version is showing and it download the update but when starting this .. it is showing internal error please retry
phone is not dectecting using that one can you help
The link to the Nokia Software Updater is not valid. Can you correct it please?
Fixed the link brother. Let me know if you still face an issue 🙂
Got it. Cheers mate!
The Nokia software updater is not at all detecting the asha 501 i guess its not compatible with it….
and the link you provided is broken….please fix it
As you can see in the picture in the article, an Asha 501 is already detected. Maybe you have an older version of the program.
BTW, I’ve fixed the links to download this version. Try them out now.