Xeon Belle Refresh v3.5.1 – 111.040.1511 – Custom Firmware Nokia N8 – Download & Flashing Guide

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Xeon Belle Refresh Flashing Tutorial Guide for 
Nokia N8

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Xeon 3.5.1 Custom Firmware for Nokia N8
Xeon v3.5.1 – Belle Refresh – CFW for Nokia N8

Xeon Belle Refresh v111.040.1511 Custom firmware for Nokia N8 has been updated to v3.5.1. We had tried XEON Belle Refresh CFW on our Nokia N8 upon user recommendations and its the most enhanced, stable and awesome custom firmware for Nokia N8. Xeon’s CFW has only English and Italian languages. (Italian as default, you can change it into English later on). Detailed change-logs are available after the break. Before you start following this tutorial, we recommend you to have a look at Cfficial Nokia Belle Refresh Change-logs.

Xeon 3.5.1 Custom Firmware for Nokia N8
THIS CUSTOM FIRMWARE IS ONLY FOR NOKIA N8 , DO NOT TRY IT ON ANY OTHER DEVICE OR YOU’LL BRICK IT UP. PLEASE DO NOT ASK WHETHER THIS CUSTOM FIRMWARE WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR ANY OTHER DEVICE, OTHER THAN NOKIA N8.
Xeon Belle Refresh 3.5.1 for N8 – Change-log – 21/02/2013

-Fix Mod Conversations Style
-Update User Guide ( Xeon Tool )
-Fix toggle widgets style
-Add DomainSrv for RP+
-Update Theme Nokia Evolve S^4
-Update User Guide ( Xeon Tool )
-Update +System+/X-Tool
-New system font
-Added fix Wifi/ Update Calendar
-Added new
-Update 3rd party apps
-Fix CPIX components
-Added Voip/Sip components
-Update Nokia Pt 2.5
-Sound improvements 3.5
-Added new patches for RP+
-Update Menu Layout
-Added new presets for Music Equalizer
-New apps integrated
-Update system plugins
-Integrated QT IAP components
-Other minor fix

 

111.040.1511 – S^4 Xeon 3.4.7 – 23/10/2012
–Update Qt WebKit 4.8.2
-Fix +System+ (Rimozione Social)

– New Music player 
– Dolby Digital effects for headphones added
– Belle FP1 Multi Tasking Manager 
– Custom THEME EFFECTS (C:/Animations/Effects)
– Modded Widgets and Clocks
– Hacked – can install all unsigned apps / games / widgets without certificate errors
– Battery and Signals made colorful
– Signals Symbol Changed
– Starting Bootscreen added
– More than 6 homescreens can be added
– Camera Mute Mod added
– Resume downloads from the internet in default web browser
– Vibration on phone lock / unlock removed
– 200MB FREE PHONE MEMORY
– 10 Music Equalizer Settings Added
– All Apps can be renamed
– Cache shifted to E:/
– Downloaded from N8 Fan Club
– Send protected files from default file manager
– Call logs will be saved for 999 days
– Added ROM PATCHER with Lots of Patches

How to Flash Xeon Belle Refresh 111.040.1511 on Nokia N8

YOU CAN ALSO TAKE HELP FROM OUR VIDEO TUTORIAL GUIDE OVER HERE

1. Download & Install Phoenix from here: N8FanClub.com_PSS_2012.04.003.47798.exe
                                                                          N8FanClub.com_PSS_2012.04.003.47798.exe
(Make sure to disable your Anti-virus to avoid Insert Nokia Dongle Error)
Note: This custom firmware package has only English & Italian Languages, if you want to have additional Arabic language in Xeon CFW for Nokia N8, just download the following ROFS2 file and replace it with the ROFS2 firmware file of the above firmware package before proceeding with flashing process. Thanks to Mostafa Abo Elhasan for providing the Arabic ROFS2 for Xeon CFW.

Arabic ROFS2: 
N8FanClub.com_xeon_firmware_arabic_language_RM-596_111.040.1511.rar
N8FanClub.com_xeon_firmware_arabic_language_RM-596_111.040.1511.rar
N8FanClub.com_xeon_firmware_arabic_language_RM-596_111.040.1511.rar

(Note that this firmware is pre-hacked, you are not required to hack / unlock it using Norton Hack)
3. Copy that extracted RM-596 folder in the following folder path:
C:/Program Files/Nokia/Phoenix/Products/RM-596
(If RM-596 folder doesn’t exist, you need to create RM-596 folder yourself and paste the firmware files inside it)
4. Now connect your Nokia N8 in Ovi Suite Mode with USB cable and run Phoenix
5. Goto File and hit Scan Product (wait for some time)
6. Proceed to Flashing and hit Firmware update.
7. Select the firmware product code with three dots (…) (Select: 0599750: euro1_dg_italy) and click OK. (Don’t worry for the product code, it can be any one)

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8. Now hit the options button, just beneath SW Reset button and a window will appear.
– Delete: RM-596_M005.50.emmc.fpsx as show below
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9. Now Click either on Refurbish or Software Reset button (For Windows 8 users only Software Reset  button will function) (Refurbish button will just update the firmware and your installed apps on E: will come back gradually, while software reset won’t bring back the apps, you had to re-install all the apps on E:).

Note: The flashing process would start and might ask you to disconnect USB cable and connect it again and slightly push the power button on N8 to initiate flashing Nokia Belle Refresh Custom Firmware. Flashing would hardly take 3 – 5 minutes on an average PC. Enjoy the Nokia Belle Refresh CFW on your Nokia N8 with all new widgets. (The flashing process is similar for every Nokia Belle Device, however you cannot use firmware of one device on any other device)

Languages in this Firmware:
English and Italian, (Arabic also available by ROFS2 replacement as mentioned above)

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I am using another Belle Refresh CFW (111.040.1511), will I have to downgrade first?
A: If you are using another Belle Refresh CFW based on v111.040.1511 (for instance Diamond Belle  Refresh or PVN’s CFW), you won’t be required to downgrade, just flash this firmware. Even if you are using AminKing v11 till now, you can  simply flash it using the flashing method as mentioned above, no downgrade is required.
Q: I  want to return back to Official Nokia Belle Refresh v111.040.1511, what to do?
A: Just download Official Nokia Belle Refresh Firmware v111.040.1511 from NaviFirm and flash it in the same way with Phoenix.
Q: Can I downgrade this firmware? In case I want to return back to Symbian Anna? 
A: Yes you can downgrade using this downgrade tutorial over here.

Q: My Nokia N8 went dead after following this guide, what to do?
A: First of all, don’t worry, try to Flash your Nokia N8 in DEAD USB Mode. It will be fine.
Q: Will updating to this CFW or Downgrading from CFW to PR 1.0 erase my all data from the phone?
A: NO! Your data would remain preserved in E:/ MASS MEMORY, however backup of your important data is always recommended.
Q: My phone doesn’t scan for music / songs after flashing this CFW? 
A: Place all your music files in E:/Music

Q: Where should I place the custom theme effects after flashing this firmware?
A: Extract your custom theme effects in C:/Animations/effects

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195 thoughts on “Xeon Belle Refresh v3.5.1 – 111.040.1511 – Custom Firmware Nokia N8 – Download & Flashing Guide”

  2. Stefan Knezevic

    Hello, I wan’t upgrade my N8 to Xeon CFW but there’s a one problem. I downloaded all files which is mentioned in this guide and put files into Phoenix folder after installation. But, when I open Phoenix, it doesn’t recognize my phone. Does anyone know what problem is? I tried to reinstall all nokia programs and drivers, then I tried to load without nokia programs, and after all that, I tried to reinstall Phoenix, but nothing. I will be very pleased if someone can solve my problem.
    I appreciate fast answer.

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  3. Stefan Knezevic

    Sad news… I tried a couple of versions, the latest one, the oldest one, in the middle, but nothing, no one recognize my phone. When I connect it, Nokia Suite recognize it, so the problem isn’t with my phone or cable, I guess, because when I try in every usb mode, it is working fine, but when I try to connect it to Phoenix, nothing. More help, please? 🙂

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    2. preyash

      try to use Phoenix without pc suite..means first uninstall the pc suite and then start the phoenix software and then connect the phone…..it works fine

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  4. Prakash

    Phone Dead after this CW update..!! I had Xeon 3.4.7 previously.. Did a Dead USB firmware install and tried again and again. But no use. Product code does not match with the previous one either, any suggestion..??

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  14. Alexx

    Hello admin, i have found big problem with this firmware, beside sound on headphones is soo quiet, there is another problem ! This firmware do not support TRRS 3.5mm jack. In other words WH-701 original headset with microphone or any other for mobile dont work! Only TRS normal stereo headphones with 3.5mm jack work fine. So, is there any solution for this problem, or we who wish to use headset must go back to original belle refresh ?
    Thx !

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  15. N8

    Do not flash using A USB 3.0 port on Windows 7 or Phoenix will not recognize your N8. Windows 7 has USB 3.0 compatibility issues. Use a USB 2.0 port and Phoenix will recognize your phone on Windows 7.

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      1. KRISH

        Hope you are still around in this thread, Mr. Admin !

        I’ve dug out a ‘prehistoric’ N8 in critical condition. I took care of all the electrical part (new antenna, battery, display, case, whatever 🙂 ). The missing piece is the OS (it has the 014.002 version and keeps freezing).

        As MS / Nokia stopped the support long ago, I just wanted to know if I still can make use of the Xeon version ? I’m not worried about the “ifs” and “buts” or the internet access / App support, just want to keep it in a running condition than throwing it away after all this effort.

        Hope this message gets to you & thanks in advance.

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          1. KRISH

            Thank you Admin, I wasn’t sure whether all the links here are working, so I just wanted to make sure.

          2. KRISH

            Update Server (ADL/UA/ALGO) is not running. Unable to flash.
            Unable to get phone info from update server 0x8401225A
            Unable to get phone information from Update Server
            Started product mode change

            “Firmware Update Failed” – Error Message

            (Did unplug / 8sec power key press till it vibrated 3 times / switch on / Select OVI mode & Retry everything)

            Avast Antivirus disabled

          4. KRISH

            THANKS A LOT for this site as well as everyone contributed in it ! Kindly let me know if I can be of any assistance apart for spreading the word to those who still want to keep the amazing N8 in working condition !!

            Thanks again 🙂

          1. N8FanClub-Admin

            Sorry, you cannot retrieve the password from phone. You can only get it back in legal ways from the email provider’s website by providing them your verification details. Thanks!

  19. DarkConcepts

    hi admin i have a n8, i tried to install the Xeon Belle Refresh 3.5.1 for N8 bt when i tried to when i go to flash the phone theres a error that pops up and says this. could you please help me my phones not working really good a few days ago i did the 3 button reset an im ever so sorry i did bt i really want the custom firmware u guys provide
    please guys i need my phone to work its useless at the moment 🙁

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  27. Vijay

    i have patched installserver. even then i am unable to install reader and office. it get error “update error” then exits the installation..
    pls help…

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  33. phone-ter

    Hi Admin,

    I installed this FW to my N8 a week ago but I have a problem. Phone automatically shuts down in the evening between 1 am and 7 am. I didn’t find any settings which make my phone to do this.
    When I set the alarm clock, the phone switch on automatically.
    Could you suggest something what should I do or what I have to set to don’t do this?

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  35. Mustapha Ibraheem

    pls help me admin,is not my 1st time for installing this cfw,i have installed it on many n8s, non of them had a problem,but only this one which has annoyed me.
    After updating to this cfw from anna,all connections works unless the 3G,i can connect but loads nothing.
    Pls help me.

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  37. RamPro

    Hello Admin…
    Excellent.. This firmware made my phone a new one again 🙂
    everything is working perfectly.. thanks..

    but, Nokia Suite is not working.. its showing blank screen whenver I try to open.. Please help ? @symbianzone:disqus

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      1. RamPro

        Yup I’ve it running from PC..
        My question was about the nokia store.. sorry, it was my spell mistake..

        Nokia store is not opening in phone.. Its showing blank screen..

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          1. RamPro

            Could you please help me locate the latest version.?
            I’ve tried installing official app but still its not working..

            Even the new applications are that are installed in Massmemory are not getting opened.. they are just showing blank screen… Please help @symbianzone:disqus

  39. RamPro

    hi Admin..
    actually I’ve tried Delight firmware and did not like it much.. wanted to flash the Xeon back, however its failing.. the phone is not booting up after flashing..

    Is there any way to revert back to Xeon from Delight? Please help me .. !! I want Xeon back !!

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  40. Mikhail Nazca

    Hi, I have some serious problem with this CFW, when i connect ANY
    headphones sound is silent. I think there is an issue with “Caution Hear
    Damage” function in CFW, it looks like there is no way that phone could
    play louder than 50%, normaly after that on headpohnes you’ve got
    massage dialog box with warning, but I have none… I try many headsets
    and headphones, factory resets etc, nothing works, but after refbrush to
    Orginal Nokia FW, gues what, everything work fine! Please can someone
    fix that I love this CFW…

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  42. Vikas Attavar

    After Installing Xenon 3.5.1 Nokia Store is not getting connected to the Internet. Displays message “There was a problem opening this page. It could be a lost connection or a slow network. Check your connection or try again later.” But my internet connection works fine. Please help

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  44. vinay dokania

    the links fr downloading Official Nokia Belle Refresh Firmware v111.040.1511 are dead, i want to revert to that from the existing xeon firmware. please provide the link fr downloading Official Nokia Belle Refresh Firmware v111.040.1511

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  48. windv

    hi, just installed your firmware and whanted to know what exactly do you mean when saying on step 9, that after flashing with refurbishing method , the apps will GRADUALLY come back? They are all gone, will they appear later?

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      1. windv

        thanks, i meant exactly the apps from the mass storage memory. will they come back with shortcuts as they were, or i will have to search for them somewhere and add new shortcuts?

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  50. Alqaisr Ana

    Hello

    I have a problem in the Arabic language even after loading the Arabic language file and replace it with an English language remains, what is the solution?

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