: Added a panorama shooting mode and improved the smoothness of recorded videos.
Among the several firmware iterations the device received, stands out as one of the most significant. Released in late 2014 (with staggered rollouts into early 2015), this update was not merely a bug-fix patch; it was a transformative overhaul that refined the user experience, expanded functionality, and ultimately represented the swan song for Nokia’s internal mobile software development before the company’s devices division was fully absorbed by Microsoft. Nokia Asha 501 Software Update 14.0.6