Take a look at the changelog for details of my latest N8 CFW.
Besides the fixes for previous version, a major change is the volume in music player (speaker) and the audio parameters I used.
Let me know what you think about the audio quality in v5.3.0...
i didnt find the link in daily mobile forum.. where;s it.
ReplyDeletealso the volume of headphones were also lower similar to speaker in previous version. is it also fixed..
in the download section where it always is...
Deletethe lower sound in headphones is not a bug. it was a mod in v4.x and many people complained about it beeing too loud.
so its removed by default now...
i used the mod u provided to remove the high volume for headphone in 4.x. but still if u check the sound in headphones is improved and better in 4.x even after applying the "remove the too loud patch"...
ReplyDeletesometimes i am getting better volume in between when i use headphone on v5.1.0..
Do i use the uda without the maps or can i straight away use the one provided in the rar file?
ReplyDeleteWill it affect the gps lock time?
and with respect to the music player mods, is there any change in the max volume on the earphones(its already pretty loud!)?
Deleteof course you can use the uda that comes within the package...
Deletethat uda already contains the latest maps version. the uda without maps is just for those who don't want maps preinstalled.
the earphones should be untouched, only speaker is louder.
I currently use the 5.2 flashed with uds without maps and installed maps 3.08b from beta labs.
ReplyDeleteStill gps hardly locks my position. Is it an issue with the newer version of maps?
*uda
DeleteIts true. Gps hardly lock position v.5.2. And I found one more camera bug. With One camera mode I could not get contrast for picture when I zoom it. Picture stay unclear. After I go out of gallery, phone started work bugie-slow and once was restarted itself.
DeleteAfter that I set default Nokia camera mode. With picture contrast is ok now, but when I close (with return key) camera phone again working slower and screen saver Clock after some seconds dissapear when I lock phone. If I close camera by Setting-Exit, everything is ok.
thanks for the update! still flashing
ReplyDeleteJust flashed version 5.3 on my N8.
ReplyDeleteNokia Drop 'unable to install'. Quickoffice installed but won't run, says 'System error'. Joikupremium 2012 won't install 'Unable to open. Filetype not supported'. Other prob(s) I'm still gonna check out.
And I thought this was the best CFW I can use for my N8. It's a shame coz this CFW really seemed so fast and I really liked the camera's image quality options, the real reason I wanted to use this.
I thought this was pre-hacked. Shall I do the Norton Hack for this so these errors won't show up? The official Belle Refresh had no problems like these.
And another thing, Social wasn't part of the pre-installed apps and had to do a software update and didn't get the latest version 1.5.234. Stuck with the old 1.5.216 version. Don't know if that would run on this CFW, too.
DeleteHey Vic I have no problems with the Quickoffice, I'm using V6.2
Deletehi Vic,
Deleteyou seem to have a lot of problems... i'll try to sort some things out:
-quick office: i offer two installers in my tools section, the newer one is from belle fp2 (but i think it should work on belle refresh too). if it doesn, try the older one. both are tested and working (i use it myself)
-social: the changelog mentioned that it was removed. it can be reinstalled via sw update on the phone... sorry if nokia doesn't offer the latest version that way.
-hacked: my cfw is hacked by installserver.exe. all unsigned apps will install. there is no need for norton hack.
if you need full access to c:\, you still have to install rompatcher and activate "open4all"
-installations: i have no idea why some apps are not installing on your phone... there must be a problem.
how did you install my cfw?
(cleaned up E:\ and F:\ and used refurbish?)
I installed 5.3 on N8 and everything is working good until now, just one detail: if your bluetooth doesn´t open with the widget, open it first from the direct menú and close it with the widget. Thank you the One!
ReplyDeletesome of my games didnt work like lets golf2, not supported.. any idea in 5.3 so that i can play that stupid game
ReplyDeletewhat version are you trying to install?
Deletei heard that only the latest version of lets golf 2 is compatible to belle...
Out of 8 files, i found only core, uda and rofs2. From where do i download other files.
ReplyDeletei do not understand... what version are you talking about?
Deleteall files you need are included in one package.
(except if you are talking about very old versions (first few leaked belle firmwares), they needed anna files to be flashed)
5.3.0 up and running! Thanks! **BIG THUMBS UP**
ReplyDeleteBut the GPS problem still persists... Not getting fixed(in a sense it takes too much time! If there just was a fix for this issue... :( )...
Clean, Clear and effortless operation... :-)
sorry to hear that... i tested it on a n8 via 3g connection and got a gps signal in a few seconds.
Deletethe maps version in v5.3 is now untouched and 100% original. all components are there... if there is a problem, its related to nokia.
you can flash my uda without maps, to install an older maps version and see if it works better for you.
Tried that too, same problem... :(
DeleteIt seems the problem is due to the "offline" ,ode of operation... When its in online mode there's quick fix, but doesn't lock on offline mode....
of course it's slow in offline mode!!
Deletewithout a-gps (requires data connection), you can only rely on the gps itself. it takes time to find the satelites...
Hello Daniel. Thank you very much for The One firmware for N8. About sound quality from headphone output I can say it is definitely better than in previous 5.x versoins. The best sound from N8 was achieved while using The One v4.7 and app called FolderPlay v1.8. I am used to listen to the music in FLAC format and in the described setting the sound quality with my neutrally sounding IEM earplugs was simply the best. The One v5.3.0 is almost the same here, maybe it is even clearer, but the bass is not at the same level yet. So far I am satisfied with this firmware. Everything, e.g. Google Maps, Adobe Reader, QuickOffice, works like a charm and I know that this firmawre sticks with my N8 forever.
ReplyDeleteThank you The One!
great to hear, thanks for your feedback!
Deletei think the sound will stay as it is now, i guess i found a way to combine dolby effects and sound quality of v4.x :)
Hey, yo, this is VIC again. Is it possible I can have the latest version of Social which is 1.5.234? Social isn't part of this CFW and when I do a software update it only install version 1.5.216.
ReplyDeleteAnd one important thing, I tested my bluetooth headset and I'm pretty sure the sound is way too low now compared to the official Belle Refresh that I had before. Listening to music and making calls with the BT headset is way too low than before.
Hoping for some tweaks on my whining coz I think this is really a fantastic CFW. It's fast. And it still could be better.
i answered about social in your previous comment...
Deleteabout the headset, are you sure about this?
try to use different equalizer settings and make sure your bt headset is fully charged and connected in short range
Now I am sure about the bluetooth headset low sound prob. Don't know if it's a bug. I installed back the official Belle Refresh and the BT headset sound is back to normal 'high' sound. Then, re-flashed back to The One 5.3 and the BT headset went back to its 'low' sound. So, definitely there's something about The One firmware. And please don't ask me to fix it thru rom patchers and hacks. I don't know how to do those stuffs.
DeleteI really wanna use this CFW coz it's really fast, stable and up-to-date. It's why I chose this over the other other CFWs. Then again, I use my BT headset a lot, so I have to revert back to official Belle Refresh.
Thanks for this firmware and for the replies.
well, thanks for testing and reporting...
Deletehow much lower is the sound?
is it only lower or does it also affect the quality?
i don't own a bt headset, i can't test it.
i could offer you some files that could possibly fix it. if you are willing to test it...
contact me via email if you are interested.
Thanks for this reply, badly needed it.
DeleteI've gone back to official Belle Refresh now mainly 'coz of my prob with the BT headset 'low' sound and ALSO, I almost forgot to tell, there's also 'stuttering' on the BT headset. It's like, it's 'skipping'. Ok, it's just that bad compared to what the official firmware has.
I really wanna use The One 5.3 firmware but the prob with my BT headset is the only thing that's keeping me from going back to using it again.
I'm gonna try to email you as to have those files you mentioned that could possibly fix it. A little bit apprehensive now 'coz I'm not really a programmer kinda guy. I'm willing to test it so long there's some kinda tutorial to do that. Ok, enough whining. Gotta go now, thanks again.
hey vic,
Deletetry again with v5.4.0.
your problem should be fixed now...
at least the volume, no idea about the "stuttering". if its also stuttering on ofw, it probably is belle refresh or you bought a bad headset/your headset is broken.
let me know if the volume is fixed.
I want to install your CFW 5.3.0
ReplyDeleteMy language is Brazilian Portuguese.
I just copy and paste the language files. Into the Rofs2?
and then repack with Nokia Editor?
pretty much, yes...
Deletethere may be some tweaks you need to do, to get everything 100% working.
there is a well written tutorial by freaxs_r_us, make sure to follow that.
just try it and if you experience any problems, you can contact me again
Spiderman Mayhem HD and Asphalt 6 both are 'unable to install'.
ReplyDeleteSearch for them in Google, they works fine in 5.3
Deletedo you get that message in nokia store?
DeleteHello Daniel. I'm planning on installing this CFW on my N8 but I'm wondering if I'll lose the free app gifts downloaded from Nokia Store. Apps like the full version of Angry Birds, Picsel Smartoffice and CameraLover. Will I be able to reinstall the free version? I don't have the sis installers.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, is there a way to backup my saved games progress?
hi alan,
Deletethat depends on how you flash the phone. if you go the way i recommend, you clean up e:\ and f:\ and use refurbish... that way all your apps are gone.
if you use update, youwill be able to keep all data/settings/apps. but leftover files can cause bugs and performance issues.
i know for sure, that cameralover and angry birds are still available as gifts, after you reinstall the store. don't know about smartoffice.
Hello, and congrats on your effort of providing us stable and light custom roms! One request: Is there a way that the N8 can get the new Belle FP2 keyboard? Maybe in 5.4.0 version of your rom? :)
ReplyDeletemaybe it is possible to port it... i am not sure.
Deletei don't have a n8 anymore, so i can not experiment that far with it.
i flashed 5.3.0 ..headphone volume doesnt change much from mid volume to top.. also the phone is getting hang sometimes..i did a fresh flash.. what am i doing wrong?? also any update based on fp2 daniel??
ReplyDeletelike i said above, without my own belle refresh device, i can not experiment with things like porting fp2 features...
Deleteabout the heaphone volume, did you add any mods or changes to my cfw?
when exactly does the phone hang?
and is it only in single applications or does the whole phone crashed?
I downloaded the Original Animation Startup files. Now where do I exactly put those gif and mp3 files on my phone?
ReplyDeletethe exact path is mentioned in the changelog
DeleteSorry the one, The firmware is good but I have the same GPS issue, sometimes the phone works and most of times it remains in "Searching for position" status...
ReplyDeleteI rely on integrated GPS (no internet)
I have maps 3.09. When I try to downgrade I download maps 3.08 sis but the phone downloads automatically 3.09
Is there any easy way to find a full installer for old map version please?
the gps fix for v5.3 was only for wlan!
Deletenow its 100% original and working.
if you use maps offline and do not activate a-gps, you have to wait... that is normal, it takes time to find the satelites in your range, without a-gps.
if you think an older maps version will help you, search for an offline installer.
if you are willing to reflash, i can upload you a package with the old maps for uda...
Ok thank you ;)
DeleteI wanted to make sure it wasn't related to the new cfw. I'll first try my best and see if it will work faster, otherwise it is not a problem. I can wait.
Btw congratulation for the excellent firmware, I've always been using it since 3.xx version. Keep up the good work :)
dear daniel
ReplyDeletethe phone hangs upon bootup when we long tap an icon to bring about its menu and when we immediately install app on startup.
also the loudspeaker sound is still low compared to 4.x..is there absoultely no way to bring it back to its glory..phone is nearly inaudible in loud environment... i didnt do any cange to ur cfw..help pls
no idea why the phone would hang up by tapping an icon...
Deleteand how do you install an up on startup?
like on pc's its best to let the phone fully startup. only if all services are running, you can get the optimum performance.
so let the phone start properly and then start using it.
about the volume, i think the speaker is the same if not slighly louder than on v4. at least in music player...
all sound issues should be fixed in v5.4.0, try to update and let me know if it got any better
hi is it necessary to include rofs3 if we dont want dutch language.
ReplyDeletei had only 3 files in list in phoenix core,rofs2 and uda i think before flashing
on my cfw, there is no data inside the rofs3!
Deleteonly additional rofs3 from my blog offer language files...
so the rofs3 that comes in the default "english(/german) only" package, is just a dummy file to make flashing easier.
for 5.3.0 im getting memory ful issues with folderplay. i love this soft so much.. please do something on this..
ReplyDeletelike matis confirmed, folderplay is working on my cfw.
Deletedo you get this error everytime you start the app?
maybe you are using an older version that is not compatible to belle refresh?
if you often have performance issues like, i suggest to do a clean reflash.
There is no problem with FolderPlay 1.18 (22) in The One 5.3.0 on N8. I have got about 190 MB free on C and about 211 MB free on RAM.
ReplyDeleteWAITING FOR YOUR CFW ON THIS NEW FW OF NOKIA 113.010.1507
ReplyDeletei was waiting for nokia to release a swiss variant of 1507.
Deleteswitzerland is still on 1506...
(usually i would not care, but i probably have to send my device in for repair)