Punkt has released the fourth update of the MP02’s firmware. Firmware v1.7 brings the following numbers: EU.01.07.0078 for Version 1 (EU, GB, JP and AU) and US.01.07.0078 for Version 2 (USA/Can).
It should also be pointed out that Version 1.7 requires the MP02 to have already been updated to version 1.6 (EU.01.06.0069 for Version 1 phones and US.01.06.0069 for Version 2.
MP02 v1.7 Fixes and Feature Enhancements
Text messages has received a couple of fixes. The bug showing an incorrect sender’s name on incoming message notifications has been solved, the MP02’s text alert volume level has been increased and the vibration alert feature in ‘On’ mode now operates when the phone is on silent.
It is now possible to view the names of all cellular network providers and signal strength while on a call and problems occurring with the voicemail shortcut (long press “1” key from the Home screen) are now fixed. Additionally, customized message templates now can be sent when a) first receiving and b) during a call.
SIM pin and Passcode entry are now functioning correctly and the the bug that triggered random message alerts when the phone was switched on is now fixed. Contact details that you input are now stored correctly in the contact directory
The UI has received minor tweaks in the positioning of AM and PM in several languages and some UI improvements related to the multiple functions of the Call key have been implemented.
Talking of other languages, there has been several text string amendments in German, Italian, Swedish and Norwegian.
It is now possible to manually adjust the time in automatic mode and v1.7 brings significant improvements in date and time format inconsistencies.
There have been Improvements on failed passcode entry. There is now a countdown display of available attempts remaining, before automatic full reset of the phone. If the phone has already been used since it was last switched on (i.e. the keypad is now locked), 10 attempts are possible before reset occurs; if the phone has been newly switched on, 30 attempts are possible.
Finally, ringtones can now be sampled when silent mode is on.
Punkt point out that there are a few known issues not fixed in this update.
- Alarm: when an alarm is sounding, pressing the Call key ends the alarm instead of activating the snooze feature.
- Calling: the local time in some countries is displayed incorrectly when the country code is added.
- Auto-lock: pressing the End key does not halt the keypad auto-lock process.
- Text messages: email addresses received within text message cannot be saved within the Contact directory.
- Punkt key: after certain text input, pressing the Punkt. key enters a new line instead of displaying the contextual menu (similar the Enter key on a keyboard). For consistency, we will be removing this. In the meantime, the contextual menu can be displayed by pressing the Punkt key twice
How to connect the Punkt MP 02 to WiFi
- Unlock the phone.
- Press the Punkt key to access the main menu.
- Scroll to Settings and press the Punkt key again.
- Select and press Connectivity.
- Scroll down to and select Wi-Fi.
- Connect to an available network.
- Press the End key to return to the home page.
How to update the Punkt MP 02
The Punkt MP 02 firmware is installed over the air but you must be on a WiFi connection in order to connect to Punkt’s firmware servers. You should also ensure the MP02 has at least a 50% charge. It is also recommended that you connect the device to a wall charger before proceeding.
- Press the Punkt key.
- Scroll down to and select Settings.
- Scroll down to and select About.
- Scroll down to and select Firmware.
- Scroll to and select Check for update.
If an update is available, the MP02 will now start downloading and installing the new software. Users should note that the MP 02 may appear to be switched off, for several minutes. Do not try and switch it on until the firmware update is completed.
