Nokia (Finland)

Background : Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1895. They didn't have phones and startup screens until 1999. Note : This page is about startup screens.

1st Screen

(1999-2000)

Screen : On the greenish/grey background, we see hands. They're connecting, and "NOKIA" appears below.

FX/SFX : Hands connecting.

Music/Sounds : a 5-note tune that became Nokia’ famous jingle/default ringtone.

Availablity : Seen on earlier Nokia phones.

Scare Factor : None.

2nd Screen

(2000-2011)

Screen : On the white background, we see the hands. When they got it's position, they're connecting. "NOKIA" appears below.

Variants : FX/SFX: Live action combined with "NOKIA" appearing.
 * Around 2002-2009, slogan "CONNECTING PEOPLE" is added below the name.
 * Animation can be fast.
 * Framerate is smoother sometimes.

Music/Sounds : See above.

Music/Sounds Variants : Availablity : Common, because for its longevity for 11 years. Seen on most Nokia phones, as some Maemo systems. Became famous.
 * In 2000-2002, they used the piano version of the iconic tune.
 * Around the 2002, they used a different piano version.
 * In 2002-2009, they used a famous xylophone version.
 * In 2009-2011, they used a guitar version.

Scare Factor : None.

3rd Screen

(2011-)

Screen : On the black background, we see "NOKIA" from before.

FX/SFX : None.

Music/Sounds : The modern version of the 5-note jingle or none.

Availablity : Seen on newer Nokia phones.

Scare Factor : None.