Gmail application won't receive mail until you refresh

Just a little pet hate with Gmail. I am not sure why when you load up Gmail, it asks for what type of internet connection you would like to use. You would think that after telling the phone what connection you want, it would immediately retrieve emails. However, it seems that on the Nokia E63, E71 and E72, the same problem is that you need to go to OPTIONS -> Refresh before any emails come through. Can't the emails just come through when you load the application? Would that be too much to ask? or is it a feature? What do you think?

How to Install new 022.007 firmware for Nokia E72 without losing data

The phone I was checking out the Nokia E72 firmware using *#0000# when I realised that instead of just showing the firmware version and phone model, the option button was also available (using the left selection key). On the Nokia E63, the left selection key only allows you to select OK and you were soon returned to the standby screen. 

Downloading new firmware Opening up the OPTIONS menu, I selected "Check for updates" and the phone connected to the internet to find a 5.8mb file to download a new firmware update. After downloading the firmware, there was the option to install the firmware, or have the phone remind me in an hour, four hours, one day, or a week to install the firmware. 

Backing up I went to the PC Suite and realised I don't have my cable with me. Will a backup work over Bluetooth? It worked, so I backed up the phone and went back into the firmware menu using *#0000# in the standby screen. 

Running the firmware Sure enough, as I selected "Install" the phone went into auto-pilot and within five minutes, the firmware was installed.

Firmware update does NOT need back up? I was surprised to discover that my phone book, sms, customised phone settings, applications were not affected by this firmware update. I cannot say the same about other Nokia phones, especially with the Nokia E63 which you WILL LOSE data if you do not back it up before you update firmware. So there's another plus for the Nokia E72.

What's changed in 022.007? Nothing that I can see..anyone want to help with this? 


Here's an unofficial changelog for the new firmware 022.007 for E72 based on you responses: 


- Contacts key can now be held down to create new contact
- More responsive E72
- New background themes
- Faster processing

Can you take the phone back if its faulty?

Lifehacker Australia has just put out an article regarding a recent judgment about warranties on phones. Vodafone lost a court case against the ACCC on the issue of replacing phones that were faulty.


Following the judgment against them, Vodafone has agreed to the following conditions:

• Provide replacements (rather than repairs) for Nokia, Apple, BlackBerry and INQ phones that fail within the first 28 days
• Provide an express repair warranty for the life of any service contract on phones from the same manufacturers, excluding Apple
• Provide an express repair warranty for 24 months for active prepaid customers who have acquired their phone from Vodafone
• Provide a replacement loan phone for customers and ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner

See the rest of the article here.


Three or Vodafone's Warranty statement is on their website:

3 Mobile’s Repair Warranty

Enjoy peace of mind when you purchase a new mobile or modem from 3. With 3’s Repair Warranty you are provided with FREE protection from the cost of repairing a defective device for 2 years from the date of purchase! This warranty offer applies to new Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, BlackBerry, Samsung, HTC, Huawei, INQ and ZTE devices on:

	24 months plans
	12-month plans
	Month-by-Month plans
	Prepaid

Nokia E71 now only on Three $29 cap

For those of you who have a Nokia E63 and are wanting to upgrade to the Nokia E71, Three is currently offering the E71 for free on their $29 cap. You can also get the first three months free and if you want to know how to get an extra $54 cashback, contact me. If you are already a three customer, they will offer you $10 credit back for the first 12 months which works out to be $120 off your plan.

The main differences between the E71 and the Nokia E63

• better camera
• turn-to-silent mode for ignoring calls, snoozing alarms
• thinner and slightly lighter
• GPS included
• faster
• no torch

For more details on the Nokia E71, search our website for various reviews.