Yet again I find myself posting in this mammoth thread. This joke has long since lost its humour. My entire update experience with my X6 always follows the same pattern... The operator networks in the UK can approve a firmware update faster than Nokia UK themselves. 
Currently as of mid April 2011:
It's sad to see that whilst updates in the UK for some models has improved (but still far from ideal) others are still being neglected. In fact the whole worldwide updating lark is an absolute joke. The recent release schedules that have been posted have only highlighted what a mess Nokia's firmware policy is.
For phones that aren't tied to a network the updates should be released same day all over the world, no excuses. I honestly thought symbian^3 would have changed this but updates for that seem to be in more of a mess than ever.
The way that updates are delivered is confusing too, not all countries get all updates using both methods (OTA & PC), some do get both but not at the same time. Surely it can't be that hard to release both types everywhere at the same time?
I for one have had enough of the product code lottery and have given up on Nokia ever changing.
Totally agree pyschomania. Although I have branded Nokia C7, I am still waiting for latest update (and others already have it).
I understand that operators need time to load up there dross ware and remove applications
..But it should be up to me...the consumer.
I thought I'd give Nokia another try....after may handsets. But maybe it's time to ditch while there still some value in the handset. Only question is - Android, Blackberry or Steve Jobs kit...??
PS. I've had same issue with my old undbranded E71...that is till have...
As for what operating system you should get just choose the one that suits your needs and style the best. I choose Android and have not regretted it.
