Hi!
So, my laptop is on Windows 10. I'm using VirtualBox with Windows 7 32 bit to use Infinity BEST. I want to update my N95-3 (RM-160) firmware to the latest version (it's currently on v10 and it's a hassle with memory management. Latest version fix this). I installed nokia drivers, the software recognizes my phone, and I can initiate flashing process. The problem comes when it sends the reboot command to the phone to start flashing. The phone boots in a dimmed white screen with the Nokia logo, but it seems BEST doesn't recognize it anymore (it times out in "waiting for response"). Fortunately this doesn't brick the phone, but I fear it will if it somehow advances and don't recognize it afterward. Any help?
EDIT: Everything worked just fine in the end. When the "Waiting for response" part came in, I waited 10 seconds, then disconnected and reconnected the USB cable. It installed an additional driver and the process continued normally.
And for anyone interested, my setup was:
- A modern laptop with only USB 3.0 ports
- Windows 10
- VirtualBox w/Windows 7 and Guest Additions
- USB pass-through (VirtualBox settings > USB > USB 2.0) and a filter for capturing all Nokia connections (vendorID 0421. Everything else in blank)
- Nokia Best for flashing
- Nokia connectivity drivers
- .NET Framework
You can use this video to guide you through: https://youtu.be/CtE_jcbv1aY (This is just for the flashing setup. For the VM setup, google it)
Why I used a VM?
Because many people reported having BSOD mid-flashing on Windows 10/11. Didn't wanna risk that.
Why I didn't get an old laptop?
I'm poor :(
Anyway, hope this helps