Symbian Belle on N8

inder_s1 · 1st October 2011, 15:57

Hi People,

There are Symbian Belle leaked firmware doing rounds on net. Has anyone taken the plunge and got their N8 in the new avatar yet?

I upgraded to Anna sometime back and was very very excited with Belle release. But for N8 it will be coming by Dec 11 or Jan 12 so decided let me try it out.

So, last Sunday upgraded to Belle on my N8 and been enjoying it for a week now

The new things I noticed:

1. Smoother than Anna
2. 6 Home screens
3. you can place your icons (Shortcuts or widgets) anywhere on the screen.
4. New pull down menu with option to turn on/off a. Mobile data b. Bluetooth c. Profile (Silent) + view connectivity options on the second part of the screen
5. Even in locked mode you can view missed calls messages etc.
6. New options at the bottom ( Left bottom side - Apps Middle - Call Right bottom side - Menu
7. The icons are better than Anna
8. Camera options layout is much better than Anna

Since this is the leaked version, there are some improvements needed:

1. Skype doesn't work on Belle (Official or leaked) Skype still needs to come out with Belle version

But overall it rocks!!

gthang · 1st October 2011, 16:09

@inder_s1,

Hi there. Thanks for the info. I am also very happy with the Anna upgrade and looking forward to Belle.

Can you provide the link from where you got the download?

Should keep the N8 busy till I get my hands on the N9.

Cheers.

inder_s1 · 1st October 2011, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by gthang

@inder_s1,

Hi there. Thanks for the info. I am also very happy with the Anna upgrade and looking forward to Belle.

Can you provide the link from where you got the download?

Should keep the N8 busy till I get my hands on the N9.

Cheers.

Sure buddy.

1st Link : Updated with August 30 FW: Laymans Take on flashing Symbian Belle on Nokia N8 « Nitish Kumar's Blog

Scroll down for the link to download

2nd Link :

Nokia N8 flash with symbian Belle - YouTube

This is to see the process step by step

It merely took 7 mins. But there is a disclaimer:

1. FLASHING YOUR PHONE WITH ANY UNOFFICIAL FIRMWARE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY (though you can claim your warranty back once you are back on official firmware).

2. THERE ALWAYS WILL BE A RISK OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE WHILE FLASHING, SO ITS AT YOUR RISK (Not advised for faint hearted)

gd1418 · 1st October 2011, 17:48

A quick question - will the Belle work with E 7? My E 7 currently has Anna.

Durango Dude · 1st October 2011, 22:10

I'd rather wait till December than void warranty as my N8 is on Anna and working just fine and I don't need the 6-7 home screens, I have deleted the home screens on my phone to just one. For some cool stuff checkout Nokia Betalabs. I hate a busy widgeted screen.

deepaktpatil · 1st October 2011, 22:36

Have been using Belle for more than 4 months now, you will be amazed by it. Cant talk more though (I am an insider). Its certainly the best software that has come out of Nokia.

inder_s1 · 2nd October 2011, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd1418

A quick question - will the Belle work with E 7? My E 7 currently has Anna.

I haven't seen any on Nokia E7 till now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango Dude

I'd rather wait till December than void warranty as my N8 is on Anna and working just fine and I don't need the 6-7 home screens, I have deleted the home screens on my phone to just one. For some cool stuff checkout Nokia Betalabs. I hate a busy widgeted screen.

Having 6 screens doesn't mean you have to clutter it with shortcuts or widgets. I have 2 screens totally free with family pics as wallpapers.

But Belle is a totally different experience. You can wait for the official release and by that time Nokia would've sorted out any bugs related to it.

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bhairavp · 2nd October 2011, 19:15

There are some more custom FWs with Belle on Daily Mobile - Your All In One Phone Blog
Only for the N8 so far.

deepaktpatil · 3rd October 2011, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by gd1418

A quick question - will the Belle work with E 7? My E 7 currently has Anna.

Not sure where you could get a public beta. But be assured that Belle will be available on E7 once released.

krish3 · 3rd October 2011, 12:26

I have an E7 and have 6 screens (got a fix from net) with Anna installed. I'm very happy with Anna itself and I prefer having widget in tiles. Somehow, I dont like the individual app widget and flat menu structure.

I prefer having lots of folders for individual stuff. Maybe I'm old school person. This is the only reason why I didnt flash belle onto my phone. Also why do we need the drop down notification stuff, when the current one works nice. Just tap near the battery icon and get access to everything.

Pr_007 · 4th October 2011, 12:04

Hi @inder_s1 is there an belle update for the Nokia X7. Mine came with Anna as a factory installed OS. Can I upgrade it to the new belle??

inder_s1 · 4th October 2011, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pr_007

Hi @inder_s1 is there an belle update for the Nokia X7. Mine came with Anna as a factory installed OS. Can I upgrade it to the new belle??

Hi buddy,

Yes you can.the latest version of belle is v 111.020.0203

Raja · 4th October 2011, 21:08

Is there/will there be Belle for the Nokia E6?
I am tempted to get the E6 as it seems good value for money.
Anyone with any experience?

inder_s1 · 7th October 2011, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

Is there/will there be Belle for the Nokia E6?
I am tempted to get the E6 as it seems good value for money.
Anyone with any experience?

Hi Raja,

E6 will also get the Belle update.

krish3 · 8th October 2011, 19:58

As per the latest update, Symbian Belle will be available for the above mentioned phones on October 26th, 2011. Source -: gsmarena.com

1st October 2011, 15:57	#1
inder_s1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Symbian Belle on N8 Hi People, There are Symbian Belle leaked firmware doing rounds on net. Has anyone taken the plunge and got their N8 in the new avatar yet? I upgraded to Anna sometime back and was very very excited with Belle release. But for N8 it will be coming by Dec 11 or Jan 12 so decided let me try it out. So, last Sunday upgraded to Belle on my N8 and been enjoying it for a week now The new things I noticed: 1. Smoother than Anna 2. 6 Home screens 3. you can place your icons (Shortcuts or widgets) anywhere on the screen. 4. New pull down menu with option to turn on/off a. Mobile data b. Bluetooth c. Profile (Silent) + view connectivity options on the second part of the screen 5. Even in locked mode you can view missed calls messages etc. 6. New options at the bottom ( Left bottom side - Apps Middle - Call Right bottom side - Menu 7. The icons are better than Anna 8. Camera options layout is much better than Anna Since this is the leaked version, there are some improvements needed: 1. Skype doesn't work on Belle (Official or leaked) Skype still needs to come out with Belle version But overall it rocks!! Last edited by inder_s1 : 1st October 2011 at 16:00.
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1st October 2011, 16:09	#2
gthang BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 805 Thanked: 1,351 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 @inder_s1, Hi there. Thanks for the info. I am also very happy with the Anna upgrade and looking forward to Belle. Can you provide the link from where you got the download? Should keep the N8 busy till I get my hands on the N9. Cheers.
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1st October 2011, 17:48	#4
gd1418 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,577 Thanked: 729 Times View My Garage	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 A quick question - will the Belle work with E 7? My E 7 currently has Anna.
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Durango Dude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,967 Thanked: 5,210 Times View My Garage	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 I'd rather wait till December than void warranty as my N8 is on Anna and working just fine and I don't need the 6-7 home screens, I have deleted the home screens on my phone to just one. For some cool stuff checkout Nokia Betalabs. I hate a busy widgeted screen. Last edited by Durango Dude : 1st October 2011 at 22:11.
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1st October 2011, 22:36	#6
deepaktpatil BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: KA 05, MH 10 Posts: 303 Thanked: 128 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 Have been using Belle for more than 4 months now, you will be amazed by it. Cant talk more though (I am an insider). Its certainly the best software that has come out of Nokia.
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2nd October 2011, 19:15	#8
bhairavp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 51 Thanked: 137 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 There are some more custom FWs with Belle on Daily Mobile - Your All In One Phone Blog Only for the N8 so far.
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3rd October 2011, 12:26	#10
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 192 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 I have an E7 and have 6 screens (got a fix from net) with Anna installed. I'm very happy with Anna itself and I prefer having widget in tiles. Somehow, I dont like the individual app widget and flat menu structure. I prefer having lots of folders for individual stuff. Maybe I'm old school person. This is the only reason why I didnt flash belle onto my phone. Also why do we need the drop down notification stuff, when the current one works nice. Just tap near the battery icon and get access to everything.
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4th October 2011, 12:04	#11
Pr_007 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 235 Thanked: 19 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 Hi @inder_s1 is there an belle update for the Nokia X7. Mine came with Anna as a factory installed OS. Can I upgrade it to the new belle??
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4th October 2011, 21:08	#13
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 70 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 Is there/will there be Belle for the Nokia E6? I am tempted to get the E6 as it seems good value for money. Anyone with any experience?
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8th October 2011, 19:58	#15
krish3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 758 Thanked: 192 Times	Re: Symbian Belle on N8 As per the latest update, Symbian Belle will be available for the above mentioned phones on October 26th, 2011. Source -: gsmarena.com
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