• The Call Log – the list of missed calls, received calls, and dialled numbers – have been updated with new icons that are easier to see and comprehend, and slightly more colorful.
• The option of enabling navigation key icons on the background showing which applications are available from the four direction in the navigation key (this might not be a new feature, however I have not seen it before I think)
• The bluetooth menu seems to be improved a bit.

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Please follow the comments discussion to gain insights on the newest software releases for the Nokia 6300.

Just to remember, checking the current software version on the phone is done by entering the following code: *#0000#, and checking the newest available version of the Nokia phone software can be done at this Nokia site. Doing the last mentioned will also provide a link to the specific phone product software, else just download the Nokia Software Updater to update the phone.

Since I wrote this post newer versions of the Nokia 6300 firmware has been released, and different people have been very nice to follow up and describe the content of these updates in their comments. I, on the contrary, have moved on the real deal – the iPhone, and because I no longer own a Nokia 6300, I will no longer be able to bring updates on the Nokia 6300. However, I hope that you people will continue commenting on the future updates for the Nokia 6300.

Related posts:

1. Nokia 6300 iSync Plugin (Snow Leopard Compatible)
2. Setup Internet Connection via Bluetooth using Nokia 6300 on Mac OS X
3. How to iSync a Nokia 6300 on Mac OS X

Here is a freely available plugin to make the Nokia 6300 work using iSync, and it is actually fairly easy to make a such plugin, which encompass the solution described in my previous post on the Nokia 6300 iSync issue.

Here is what to do:

1. Download the Nokia 6300 iSync plugin
   “UPDATED 28MAY2008″
2. Extract the Nokia6300.phoneplugin.zip (your browser might do it for you).
3. Quit iSync if its running
4. Double click the Nokia 6300 Plugin
5. Drag and drop the green folder on the blue one

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1. 
2. Start iSync, and the Nokia 6300 should be supported

Additional notes and issues:

• iSync only synchronizes the contacts you have on the phone and not on the SIM-card. View this comment.
• Additional Mac software for Nokia Phones

Related posts:

1. Nokia 6300, iSync Plugin, and Contact Photos
2. How to iSync a Nokia 6300 on Mac OS X
3. Nokia 6300 Mac OS X Theme

Follow the steps bellow, and it might just work out for you.

1. First of all you must have a working GPRS configuration on the phone from your network operator. My danish operator allows me to order the configuration for the Nokia 6300 from their website, then it is sent directly to the phone, where it is saved.
2. Enable bluetooth on the phone.
3. Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant on your Mac.
4. Press Continue.
5. Choose Mobile phone and press Continue.
6. When your Mac has found your phone, choose it and press Continue.
7. When your Mac has gathered information about your device press Continue.

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8. To allow bluetooth connection, you are given a random passkey to enter on the phone to accept the connection between the computer and the phone.
9. Check the Access the internet with your phone’s data connection option and choose Use direct, higher speed connection to reach your Internet service Provider (GPRS, 1xRTT), and press Continue.
10. For my phone network operator I do not need to fill ind the username and password, but the field GPRS CID String must be given a value according to GPRS configuration on the phone, I used *99***1#, as Modem Script the standard Nokia Infrared works.
11. Now the setup is finished, and it should be possible to connect to the internet through the phone.
12. Click on the bluetooth icon in the menu bar, and select Join Network on your-phone, and you should be happy surfing through a very slow internet connection.

Related posts:

1. Setup and Use GMail on Your Phone
2. How to iSync a Nokia 6300 on Mac OS X
3. Nokia 6300 Firmware/Software Update Download

— UPDATE —

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO GET THE SNOW LEOPARD COMPATIBLE PLUGIN

— UPDATE —

The Nokia 6300 do not appear in the list of supported phones for the iSync application in Mac OS X. Nokia has neither made a plug-in available yet, but it is possible relatively easy to make the iSync work. Here is at short guide to make it work:

1. Make sure iSync is not running.
2. Locate the iSync application in the Applications folder, and select Show Package Contents.
3. Locate the MetaClasses.plist file at this path: Contents > PlugIns > ApplePhoneConduit.syncdevice > Contents > PlugIns > PhoneModelsSync.phoneplugin > Contents > Resources.
4. Back-up the MetaClasses.plist file just to be safe.
5. Open MetaClasses.plist with a ordinary text editor, e.g. TextMate.
6. The trick is to find a phone in the XML list with the same operating system as the Nokia 6300 phone, which is the Nokia Series 40, 3rd edition, with Bluetooth and USB. The Nokia 6280 fits this requirement, and the below XML is a copy of the 6280 XML entry with changes to fit the 6300, which should be inserted below the 6280 entry.[ad code=1 align=left]

   com.nokia.6300
   
   	Identification
   	
   		com.apple.cgmi+cgmm
   		Nokia+Nokia 6300
   		com.apple.gmi+gmm
   		Nokia+Nokia 6300
   		com.apple.usb.vendorid-modelid
   		0x0421/0x045A
   	
   	InheritsFrom
   	
   		family.com.nokia.series40.3rdEd.bus.usb-bt
   	
   	Services
   	
   		
   			ServiceName
   			com.apple.model
   			ServiceProperties
   			
   				ModelIcon
   				NOK6300.tiff
   				ModelName
   				6300
   			
   
   		
   			ServiceName
   			com.apple.synchro
   			ServiceProperties
   			
   				MaxCityLength
   				50
   				MaxEMailLength
   				60
   				MaxEventLocationLength
   				150
   				MaxPhoneNumberLength
   				48
   				MaxPostalCodeLength
   				50
   				MaxStateLength
   				50
   				MaxStreetLength
   				50
   				MaxURLLength
   				60
   			
   
   	
   

   Alternative: Copy the 6300 XML from this link

If the USB connection is to be used for the iSync with the Nokia 6300, e.g. if you do not have a bluetooth device on the computer, then change the com.apple.usb.vendorid-modelid XML setting from 0×0421/0x045A to 0×0421/0x04F9

7. Add this phone icon NOK6300.tiff in the same folder as the MetaClasses.plist file. It is important that the file name matches the one in the XML definition.
8. Now it should work… Save and close the MetaClasses.plist file and start up iSync. Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Select Add Device… from the iSync Devices menu. iSync should find your Nokia 6300, and display the icon that you just added.

Additional notes:

- When to the bluetooth connection is setup properly, it’s also easy to put music on the phone. Just select Browse Device… in the dropdown under the bluetooth icon in the menu bar, and browse to memory card and drop your music.

- If you are having trouble connecting to the internet via bluetooth using the phone, take a look at this post.

- Nokia has also posted some information about how to connect your Nokia phone to a Mac, and setup iSync. More here…

- The approach is tested and working with the Nokia 5300 with USB connection, view these comments here and here.

Related posts:

1. Nokia 6300 iSync Plugin (Snow Leopard Compatible)
2. Nokia 6300, iSync Plugin, and Contact Photos
3. Setup Internet Connection via Bluetooth using Nokia 6300 on Mac OS X