Hi everyone,

First of all:
Mods - Please move this post if you think it does not belong here. I think this is the best place for it.
Everyone - Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong at any time.

I've been reading (using?) this forum for quite some time now (4 months) and I found a lot of useful information and tools, and a lot of people willing to help, so I'd like to give that back with some information.

I'm from Argentina and purchased a Nokia N73 about 6 months ago. Every ad said N73, so I checked specs and found N73 to be compatible with 3G and videocall; however when I got it, I found out it was N73-5.
I had a Nokia 6020b before, and I knew the little changes in the model number could mean huge changes in the phone specs, so I got home and googled for N73-5. What a huge disappointment when I found out it was a third-world countries version of the original N73, with no 3G or videocall.

So, I decided to get as much information as possible for us users and owners of N73-5.

First of all, the only two differences I was able to find:
N73: supports 3G and videocall
N73-5: no support for 3G (and therefore no support for videocall).

Even though I found several forums to claim this difference to be both hardware and software wise, I think it is only software wise.
Why?
Because manufacturing two different versions (hardware wise) of the same phone would lead to higher production costs (to be honest with you, I don't think Nokia could ever be concerned about this :p)
Also, I've read in many places that several users where able to flash new FW version for N73 into N73-5 phones and got 3G (and videocall) enabled (of course this also depends on the services your network provides you).

"Technically" speaking we find the following differences:
Model: N73 Type: RM-133
while
Model: N73-5 Type: RM-132
Keep in mind that this implies the fact Product Codes will be different for each phone type.

I have had a hard time finding the best Product Code(s) for my phone (N73-5 RM-132), so you'll find belos the ones I found so far, along with their internal description and the latest FW version (and languages included):

0544094: Telecom Personal SP (Argentina); 2.0628.0.0.3; English, French, Portuguese Brazilian and Spanish

0529835: CUST. TRX LTA Nokia (Deep Plum); 4.0723.2.1.1; English, French, Portuguese Brazilian and Spanish

0529836: CUST. TRX US Nokia (Deep Plum); 4.0738.3.1.1; English, French, Portuguese Brazilian and Spanish

0542724: T-Mobile USA; 4.0726.2.1.1

0544093: Movistar Argentina SP; 3.0638.0.0.1

0542704: CTI Argentina SP; 2.0628.0.0.3

0529832: CUST.TRX.CHINA (MET.RED); 4.0723.2.1.1

0528512: CUST. TRX CHINA (Deep Plum); 4.0723.2.1.1

0539361: CUST. TRX CHINA IE; 4.0727.2.4.1

The first product code is the one on my phone; the others were gathered from different forums in the internet.
I can only assure the information for the first 3 codes ir 100% accurate, as I have checked it and tested it on my phone.

My N73-5 came with:
0544094: Telecom Personal SP (Argentina); 2.0628.0.0.3; English, French, Portuguese Brazilian and Spanish

I updated first to:
0529835: CUST. TRX LTA Nokia (Deep Plum); 4.0723.2.1.1; English, French, Portuguese Brazilian and Spanish

And finally (recently) updated to:
0529836: CUST. TRX US Nokia (Deep Plum); 4.0738.3.1.1; English, French, Portuguese Brazilian and Spanish

With the first update, both cameras in my phone got really bad (blurry pictures along with lot of "blue objects", even in sunlight!).
When I updated the second time (and last so far), the camera got a little better; but still some "blue objects" (however no more blurry pics! :dance:)
BTW, does anyone have any info on how to fix this? (if possible).
I searched everywhere but could only find people with the same issue, but no fix... :cry:

Another issue I have since my first FW update is that Smartphoneware Best Taskman 2.01 won't run; the screen blinks and then nothing happens. I e-mailed their tech support about a month ago and they said they have fixed that in the new version and are waiting to get it signed by Symbian.

Despite these two issues, everything else works just fine. This is by far the best phone I have ever had and used.

Some tips:

"Secret Codes" that work in this phone:

*#0000# - Display the software version, the date when the software was built and the phone model. In some cases, the phone model is not the one used by marketing. It is the internal model used inside Nokia. For example, RM-36 is the internal name of Nokia 6680.

*#06# - Display IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identify) of your phone.

*#92702689# (*#war0anty#) - Displays lifetimer.

*#7370# (*#RES0#)- Reset your phone to the default factory settings. Usually you will need this code when you want to reset your phone back to the same condition when you got it for the first time. When the phone ask for security code, the default one is 12345.
Warning: Before you do reset the phone, make sure that you don’t have important data. Your data on the phone memory will be lost once you reset it.

*#7780# (*#rst0*) - This will soft reset your phone. It is different from *#7370# because all data, like contacts, calendar and notes, are not removed. It will only reset the phone settings, such as profiles, themes and shortcuts. The default lock code is 12345.

Alternative (hard) reset:
Power off the phone.
While holding:
Call key (green) + * + 3
Power on the phone and keep on holding the keys.

*#2820# (*#BTA0#) - Display the Bluetooth device address of your phone.

Content Copier

Whenever you make a backup of your phone's content using Nokia PC Suite Content Copier, it will be saved to a file in the following path:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrador\Datos de programa\Nokia\ContentCopier\
with the date, phone brand, model and the file extension .nbu
i.e. 2007-10-24 Nokia N73.nbu

Nokia Software Updater (NSU)

Whenever you update your phone's firmware using Nokia Software Updater, a copy of the FW files will be kept in the following path:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Datos de programa\Nokia\Nokia Service Layer\A
you'll have several subfolders (one on each level) and finally you'll get to 6 files (maybe more in a different model?):

N73_x.xxxx.x.x.x_western_C00_PRD_cc.fpsx
N73_userarea_x.xxxx.x.x.x.U01
N73_rofx_x.xxxx.x.x.x_PRD.Vyy
RM132_[Only registered and activated users can see links]
RM132_[Only registered and activated users can see links]
RM132_[Only registered and activated users can see links]

[Only registered and activated users can see links] (7-digits number) is the Product Code
x.xxxx.x.x.x (only numbers) is the firmware version number
yy (2-digits number) is the Network Operator number
z (three digits number) is the ???

I have backed up these files in case they may be useful in the future (although I don't think so, as I'm not sure if these are the same files as the ones included in the Phoenix DataPackage).

I think that's all I have for now. If I find more information, I'll let you know.

Just a little request:
Does anyone have N73-5 RM-132 Phoenix Datapackages? I'd like to have all FW versions in Datapackages. I was not able to find them anywhere (I was able to find the oens for the regular N73 RM133).

Thanks, and I hope to keep on posting (if you find this useful).

Gonzalo

PS: Please correct me on any english grammar mistakes. I'm not an english native speaker

thanks for the info bro!.then what is the latest code of india for N73-5 model??

hi there wat hapens if i hard rest my cell n73me by holding:
Call key (green) + * + 3
Power on the phone and keep on holding the keys..as u mentioned..can i have original factory settings recovered.
like will it format my cell and install symbian s60 v3 automatically..i am confused regarding this..can u help me out.thanks in advance..really apreciate ur effort..

my n73 dont have 3g...in tools-settings-phone dere is no network option to make it dual to gsm mode.... it is n73-5 firmware ver 4.0726.2.1.1 ...can i get it to n73-1 with a firmware upgrade?...or shuld i take it back to my dealer and get a n73-1 instead of n73-5..n73-5 Rm-132 dont have 3g

N73-5 doesnt support 3g..

This was the reply i received from N0kia

Thank you for e-mailing Nokia Care.

This e-mail is in reference to the features of Nokia N73-5. We regret the inconvenience caused. We would like to inform you that Nokia N73-5 is a handset which is edge enabled handset and it does not support WCDMA and we regret the inconvenience caused due to the unavailability of the information in the web site. Please be assured that your feedback is valued and we endeavour to address any suggestion that may be raised by our customers. We have forwarded your suggestion to our Customer Feedback Division for their due consideration. Further, kindly be assured that Nokia manufactures mobile phones and accessories with focus on optimal performance, reliability and user friendliness. It is always our sincere and diligent effort to recommend our customers to take the requisite care in the usage and maintenance of your Nokia product to ensure the desired performance as that of an electronic product.

For further enquiries, please feel free to contact our Technical Support Executives at 30303838 between the hours of 9:00am and 9:00pm, seven days a week. For online support, visit "Have a question? Ask Nokia" at [Only registered and activated users can see links] You may also find answers to your queries at [Only registered and activated users can see links] We reassure you of our continuous support.

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Kind regards,

Junasha Barman
Nokia Care
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From: "ext Haider Khan"
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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 6:42:53 PM
Subject: Re: Nokia - Mohd Haider Khan - N73-5 Phone Features

By the email you sent me clearly means that N73-5 does not support WCDMA.But the feature link you sent me in the email mentions that N73(normal edition) supports WCDMA.Even on the NOKIA INDIA site there are two N73 edition namely N73 and N73 Music Edition,there is no phone like N73-5 on the site.This is an unfair trade practice and I have been fooled into buying a downgraded N73.

its an official n73 from nokia....all the dealers i checked are selling n73 -5 rm 132 and they dont even know its not 3g, the only person wh knew about it was the nok docs but they wont flash it with n73-1...the dealers showed me the whole stock of n73 .. all were n73-5 except the n73-1 me.. so i ultimately replaced it with a n73-1 me ....but had t0 pay vat twice coz they made manual bils....and offcourse i had to pay the diff in price of music edition...though n73-5 was only meant for usa market where edge is more popular than 3g ,, after 2008 nokia india had been selling n73-5 models too without telling the customer..shamefull

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

check out [Only registered and activated users can see links]

just change N73-5 to N73-1 RM-133 or N73ME through phoenix software then 3G & video call enabled.

Have you done it vishnu?....i had replaced mine with a n73me as i wasnt sure about it

yep bro... i changed to my N73-5 into N73-1 RM-133 with 3G enabled. i got i from a mate from here to convert it...here the thread... [Only registered and activated users can see links]

Btw u exchange N73-5 & bought ME or sold N73-5 & bought a new N73ME??

& Can u able to select Dual mode option in Network option in ur N73ME without 3G card (normal simcard) or GSM only when using non 3G (normal) simcard???

the shop changed it for me bro i had just bought the n73 ...it was just three days old...

yep bro i can change from gsm to dual and vice versa on a airtel delhi sim which has n chance of being a 3g sim

bro i see u used phoenix to upgrade firmware...i think using Nemesis Service Suite beta and nokia software updater is a more safe way to upgrade firmware.anyways congrats for your n73-1

i think you changed it long time ago.so hows your set now?

i am also update myn73-5 to n73-1 and its show videocall and network selection Dualmaode/UTMS/GSM enable !!!

[Only registered and activated users can see links]

good stuf brooo......

i convert my n73-5 to n73-1 , now show dual mode option in network selection , and i change dual mode and phone restart and i see network section its show gsm mode how to test or set dual mode please help me
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@mathanbox
Make sure your operator supports 3g in 2100MHz.
N73 has only 2100MHz frequency for 3g, which is used in some countries only (if I remember correctly it is used mainly in Europe).

If you still have the same issue, try flashing your phone with the latest FW. If already using latest firmware, try the following:
1-Hard reset
2-Format phone memory (C:\)
3-Re-flash FW

Hope this helps.

BR,
pool7

@mathanbox
Make sure your operator supports 3g in 2100MHz.
N73 has only 2100MHz frequency for 3g, which is used in some countries only (if I remember correctly it is used mainly in Europe).

If you still have the same issue, try flashing your phone with the latest FW. If already using latest firmware, try the following:
1-Hard reset
2-Format phone memory (C:\)
3-Re-flash FW

Hope this helps.

BR,
pool7

hard reset is ok
how to format c:\ ?

i learned hell of a lot of things today guys.thank you:thanks:

hard reset is ok
how to format c:\ ?
First of all make sure you backup your phone's content.
Then follow this procedure:
Turn off your phone.
Hold pressed the following keys while turning on your phone:
*, 3 and Call (green key)

If you do it correctly, you'll be prompted to choose your language (just like the first time you turned on your phone when you purchased it) and you'll notice all settings are gone (including themes, and apps).
You'll have to re-install all themes and apps/games and re-configure all settings.

BR,
pool7

After flash my n73 imei corrupt plz some help what i do for get my imei