N97 SMS inbox names

When I change a contacts name in my contact list, the name on the texts that I received from them before doesn't change. The new texts that I receive from them afterwards are the only ones with the current name. Is this just how nokia works or is there a way to change it so that if I change a contacts name the texts will also change.

I think it works that way only... but you may try this... Do not change the name in the Contacts list directly.. but when you receive a message... Go to LOG and select the detail.. open that detail and thru' Options..goto Save to Contacts --> Update Existing...Here you change the Name.. and see if all the previous entries also get changed..

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