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Like many electronic devices, the [[Nokia N800]] and [[Nokia N810|N810]] internet tablets have something called firmware (which Nokia confusingly calls "software"). Firmware is what tells the device how to behave, and includes all the applications you see when you first switch on a brand new tablet. | Like many electronic devices, the [[Nokia N800]] and [[Nokia N810|N810]] internet tablets have something called firmware (which Nokia confusingly calls "software"). Firmware is what tells the device how to behave, and includes all the applications you see when you first switch on a brand new tablet. | ||
- | Electronics manufacturers often issue new versions of firmware which | + | Electronics manufacturers often issue new versions of firmware which correct mistakes and sometimes add new features. When you take an electronic gadget to a service centre, they will typically install updated firmware on it as this simple action can often solve many technical problems. Nowadays you can also install the new firmware yourself at home using your PC. It's completely free, it usually makes your device run more reliably, and it also may let it do new stuff it couldn't do before. |
The downside of a firmware update is that you lose any data or programs you have installed on your gadget, though this can be dealt with by making backups of your data onto a memory card and then restoring the backups after the update. | The downside of a firmware update is that you lose any data or programs you have installed on your gadget, though this can be dealt with by making backups of your data onto a memory card and then restoring the backups after the update. | ||
Updating the firmware is also known as "flashing" the device. | Updating the firmware is also known as "flashing" the device. | ||
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===Upgrading your N800 to OS 2008=== | ===Upgrading your N800 to OS 2008=== |
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