Walker News » XpressMusic http://www.walkernews.net A capsule of walker's experience in life... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:29:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Another 7 S60 Freeware For Nokia 5800 In India Only http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/09/another-7-s60-freeware-for-nokia-5800-in-india-only/ http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/09/another-7-s60-freeware-for-nokia-5800-in-india-only/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:48:32 +0000 Walker http://www.walkernews.net/?p=2743
However, it’s not worth to announce here immediately as you might not interested to know about their existent anyway, unless you’re living in India, own a Nokia 5800 made for India, or using a SIM card of India telcos.

Why? Well, the answer should be straightforward and easier to understand. I am afraid that sooner or later, all or some of the good S60 freeware hosted at Nokia HK will apply same restrictions as those made by Indian developer, where you can only have these freeware if you’re using a Hong Kong-based Nokia phone or SIM card :-(.

As per my testing, the result of these 7 new S60 applications hosted at Nokia India web sites are as follow:

Drummer – The installer warn me before proceeding, with message that said “This application requires an Indian SIM card to run. Please make sure that the SIM card is installed when you run the application after installation”.

The message is really upset me, so as you if you like drum – this S60 application allows fans to compose tone based on “drum set” played by Nokia touchscreen interface (not the sticks).

Cricket World Cup Challenge – This is no warning during installation. When it started for 1st time, however, a black screen appears with tiny words that said “This application is limited to Indian users only”.

So, no hope for non-Indian users to play this world-cup format of cricket game in Nokia 5800.

Darts – created by the same developer of Cricket World Cup Challenge, i.e. has the same restriction. If you want to, throw your non-Indian Nokia 5800 as if you’re throwing a dart.

JalTarang – According to its description, JalTarang is one of the oldest musical instruments in the World. I can’t play it anyway, as it requires an Indian SIM Card during installation.

Maracas – This application should have made good use of the accelerometer sensors of Nokia 5800, like its description said “Shake it up with the experience of real Maracas on your Nokia 5800″. But, there must be an Indian SIM card to install it.

Brain Evolution – This intellectual game stops me from installing, by saying “This application cannot be started on device other than Nokia 5800/India”.

Jigsaw Puzzle – preloaded with 10 puzzles or you can create a new one from any image on your phone. Similarly, it requires an India-based Nokia 5800 during installation.
]]> http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/09/another-7-s60-freeware-for-nokia-5800-in-india-only/feed/ 2 Download Cambridge Talking Dictionary For Nokia 5800 From RapidShare http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/07/download-cambridge-talking-dictionary-for-nokia-5800-from-rapidshare/ http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/07/download-cambridge-talking-dictionary-for-nokia-5800-from-rapidshare/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:19:23 +0000 Walker http://www.walkernews.net/?p=2719
If you have not had downloaded it or has just lost the original zip file hosted in Nokia HK previously, the only hope to get a copy for your Nokia 5800 or other compatible smart phones running S60 5th Edition UI, is to ask Google for third party file hosting sites or forums that might have a “cache” of it.

Personally, I am a bit hesitating to download it from elsewhere other than reputable sources like Nokia.com related web sites.

However, if you don’t have one now and desperate looking for it, that is the only choice. So, if you ask for it, here is one of the 3rd party sources, where you can now download the “talking” dictionary from RapidShare.com.

NOTE: Download and use this copy of Cambridge Talking Dictionary hosted at Rapidshare.com at your own risk, i.e. I don’t warrant it’s a genuine and virus-free copy, as I have no control over the file hosted there.
]]> http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/07/download-cambridge-talking-dictionary-for-nokia-5800-from-rapidshare/feed/ 1 Revised Method To Install Cambridge Talking Dictionary In Nokia 5800 http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/07/revised-method-to-install-cambridge-talking-dictionary-in-nokia-5800/ http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/07/revised-method-to-install-cambridge-talking-dictionary-in-nokia-5800/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:08:02 +0000 Walker http://www.walkernews.net/?p=2710 free Cambridge Talking Dictionary from Nokia HK and puzzle about how to install this 80MB+ S60 application (SIS and data files), take a look at its installation guide in Readme.doc document.

I referred to this bundled MS Word document during the first installation too. Although it works for me but it seems not working for some people who then left comments on my earlier post here that based on the original guide.

Now, I would like to introduce you an alternative way, and perhaps an easier way, to install this bulky S60 dictionary on the touch touch baby.

As usual, I tested and proved that this revised guide works in my Nokia 5800 running device software version v21.0.025.

In fact, I came to know about this alternative installation after formatting Nokia 5800 (too nervous after found out that the new v21 firmware changes the touch keypad I used to enter alphabet-based security/lock code).

OK, stop telling you more nonsense and here is my revised installation guide to install Cambridge Talking Dictionary downloaded from Nokia HK:

1) Extract the TalkingDict.zip file in your computer. The extracted zip file contains 4 folders, 1 Word Document, and 1 SIS installation file.

2) Connect Nokia 5800 to computer and open File Manager program of Nokia PC Suite to copy only the “Data” folder and TalkingDictionary_S60_SA_signed.sis from computer to the root of microSD memory card.

If there is already a “Data” folder in the memory card, you may play safe by only copying “TalkingDictionary” folder from “Data” folder in computer to the existing “Data” folder in memory card.

3) Disconnect the phone from computer. Open the Nokia 5800 inbuilt File Manager program to browse the microSD memory card and click/tap the TalkingDictionary_S60_SA_signed.sis to begin installation.

Once the SIS installation completes, the Cambridge Talking Dictionary should be ready to use. If it fails again with other error, then I am curious to know why it doesn’t work on your phone :-(.
]]> http://www.walkernews.net/2009/06/07/revised-method-to-install-cambridge-talking-dictionary-in-nokia-5800/feed/ 7 How To Enter Alphabet Lock Code In Nokia 5800? http://www.walkernews.net/2009/05/16/how-to-enter-alphabet-lock-code-in-nokia-5800/ http://www.walkernews.net/2009/05/16/how-to-enter-alphabet-lock-code-in-nokia-5800/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 18:53:05 +0000 Walker http://www.walkernews.net/?p=2635
All that because of the v20 firmware presents an alpha-numeric keypad to enter lock code. As the alpha-numeric keypad default input mode is alphabet, it is easier to enter valid lock code that made up of alphabets only.

However, the touchscreen-based or software-based keypad changed again from alpha-numeric to numeric in the latest firmware version 21.0.025.

So, if you have just upgraded the Nokia 5800 firmware from v20 to v21 and looks stuck at the lock code entry screen, wondering how to enter the alphabet lock code or security now, don’t panic. Also, don’t simply activate the secret 3-key to format or hard reset the touchscreen phone.

In fact, all you need to do is press the sharp key (#) for few seconds, the numeric keypad is turned into alphanumeric keypad again.

After access to the phone, you should change the alphabet-based lock code back to numeric, to make it easier to enter your valid lock code. Otherwise, you have to switch numeric keypad to alphanumeric keypad each time entering the lock code.
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I do not know what exactly caused the keypad failure. By guessing, it could be the side effect of corrupted memory card.

But, the main point here is to record down the trick to hard reset or format Nokia touchscreen phone or smart phone powered by Symbian OS S60 5th Edition UI (e.g. Nokia 5800).

The hard-reset or better known as format Nokia phone is simply to perform a factory restore, i.e. a process to restore the phone to factory default settings.

For my case, hard-reset did successfully fix the keypad problem (where the software keypad appears and closes immediately).

Although this “secret key” does format Nokia 5800, it COULD NOT reset the Nokia 5800 lock code or security code back to the default 12345!

That’s why I knew it won’t reset my Nokia 5800 lock code, after found out the v21 firmware is no longer presents an alpha-numeric keypad for entering my valid lock code that made up of alphabets only :-(.

So, what is the secret key to format or hard reset Nokia 5800?

For non-touchscreen Nokia phone, like my earlier N73 that running on S60 3rd Edition UI, the so-called secret key to format or hard reset is by pressing call key, asterisk key, and the numeric key 3 while power on the device, until the Nokia logo appears.

For Nokia touchscreen phone, like Nokia 5800 and probably valid for next smart phones running on S60 5th Edition UI too, press the call key (green), cancel call key (red) and the camera shutter button while power on the device, until the Nokia logo appears.
This 3-key to format or hard reset Nokia 5800 is tested and working on firmware v20.0.012 and the latest v21.0.025.

The first symptom of successful format / hard reset is the touchscreen vibration turning on (if you’ve turned it off before hard reset).

Next, depend on your phone settings before hard reset / format, you’re prompted to enter PIN code followed by lock code (remember, the lock code remains same as what you’ve set for it).

Then, the interface request you to choose your country followed by setting the date and time for the phone.
]]> http://www.walkernews.net/2009/05/16/how-to-hard-reset-or-format-nokia-5800-when-touchscreen-keypad-out-of-service/feed/ 130 Nokia 5800 Lock Code Problem After Upgrade Firmware To v21.0.025 http://www.walkernews.net/2009/05/15/nokia-5800-lock-code-problem-after-upgrade-firmware-to-v210025/ http://www.walkernews.net/2009/05/15/nokia-5800-lock-code-problem-after-upgrade-firmware-to-v210025/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 15:12:55 +0000 Walker http://www.walkernews.net/?p=2624
Although the earlier firmware upgrade from v11 to v20 didn’t erase user data (e.g. contacts, notes, calendar entries, settings, etc), I made two copies of backup before flashing it with NSU (one backup to memory card by using the inbuilt backup function while another one save to my Vista SP1 Desktop via Nokia PC Suite).

Luckily I had done this; otherwise I might have to cry for a day :-).

Why? Because I was panic and went on to “format” the phone after found out the keypad to enter lock code is no longer default to alpha-numeric!

For those who have gone through the Nokia 5800 firmware update from v11 to v20 should know that the v20 presents an alpha-numeric keypad defaulted to alphabet input.

As the Nokia security code (a.k.a. lock code) is used to be numeric only so the new default touchscreen keypad poses difficulty to most users. The novice even find it a great challenge or a nasty glitch and complained about lock code not working or security code fails soon after upgrading to this v20 firmware.

Although I filed the same complaint, but I knew that it can be easily fixed in no time. What I did was to update the lock code from numeric to alphabet, using the first of three characters on each key. So for example, the lock code 23267 is then set to “adamp” :-)

However, this “fix” made me crazy as soon as the phone rebooting after the v21 update completed. Now the v21 presents a numeric keypad, no more alpha-numeric, to enter lock code or security code!

This round, patience and alert are not with me, totally out of control, as my other half urged me to go out on time for dinner with parent-in-law. Due to the pressure of time, I panic and decided to format the darn phone with three secret keys, even that kind of “factory restore” doesn’t reset the Nokia security code. Somehow, I did it and end up to lost those user-based data and settings. WTF!

After cooling down, I found out that actually I can press the # key continuously for few seconds to get back that freaking alpha-numeric keypad, in order to enter my valid lock code that made up of alphabet only. (Probably, this “shift” key might also works in the v20 keypad for entering lock code as well. Mind to leave a comment for answer of this?)

Now, I am not sure this round the v21 update does erase the settings, contacts, notes, calendar entries, etc, but I am certainly able to restore all those user-based settings and data from the backup in memory card, that made by Nokia 5800 backup function in the File Manager icon.
]]> http://www.walkernews.net/2009/05/15/nokia-5800-lock-code-problem-after-upgrade-firmware-to-v210025/feed/ 25 Only One Symbian S60 Freeware Works On Non India-based Nokia 5800! http://www.walkernews.net/2009/03/10/only-one-symbian-s60-freeware-works-on-non-india-based-nokia-5800/ http://www.walkernews.net/2009/03/10/only-one-symbian-s60-freeware-works-on-non-india-based-nokia-5800/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:31:14 +0000 Walker http://www.walkernews.net/?p=2107
Up to now, there are nine Symbian freeware and games made for S60 5th Edition UI, i.e. the touchscreen interface as the one with Nokia 5800.

Although it’s possible to download all of these software, only one freeware works with my Nokia 5800. Thank god, the one that’s working, called SMS Timer, is a pretty useful S60 freeware for me!

With SMS Timer, I could easily schedule birthday greeting SMS for closed friends in contact list at exactly 12am on their special day!
I didn’t try the two mobile games (Touch Card Match and Touch Maneuver) which I’ve tested them earlier with installation files from Nokia Hong Kong. After all, I don’t really like these dummy games, except the Big 2!

In additional, I also skip the Cricket Widget, as I’m not a fan of “ball” :-)

These are the S60 freeware that only work on India Nokia phone:

Smart Guard

Smart Guard encrypt user data kept on both phone memory and memory card. Unless you are the owner, who know the passcode (or the hacker who can crack it in no time) can access to your privacy!

As what I understand from the brief description in download page, this function provided by Smart Guard is suppose different from Nokia inbuilt phone lock mechanism, as you could unlock the screen for your friend to make call or write SMS but a passcode is required to access your messages, contacts, photos, etc, that are protected by Smart Guard.

I heard there is one model of Sony Ericsson smart phone offers similar function of Smart Guard as FOC. Anyway, I didn’t Google this for prove.

For sure, this S60 security freeware is interesting to me, but the message “This application works only in Indian region” upset me!

Marble Maze

Marble Maze is a S60 mobile game that takes advantages of Nokia 5800 orientation sensor! It’s a labyrinth game about leading the ball into a goal by tilting Nokia 5800.

Quoted the description as saying, Marble Maze could be an addictive game as there is 40 different labyrinths and 3 different types of ball (i.e. metal, rubber, and a super ping pong ball).

At least, if I couldn’t play Big 2 Master, it should be possible to easily play this game even sandwiched in a tube during peak office hour! But I couldn’t as it’s not working with my Nokia 5800 (blame me for not living in India!) :-(

I won’t know the Marble Maze is only working on India Nokia phone if not via Google Search, as the program just flash and close when I click the Marble Maze icon! There is no error. But even there is one I couldn’t have noticed that, unless my eyes can take snapshot as a high speed shutter does.

WaveSecure

Another Symbian security freeware made for S60 5th Edition UI, and it’s even attractive than Smart Guard.

As stated in download page, Wave Secure is able to track, remotely lock and erase data of a lost or stolen phone via Buddy Notification or over the Internet (Nokia 5800 inbuilt WIFI for accessing Internet)!

When I open Wave Secure for the first time, this message pops up, telling me “Please insert Indian SIM card to activate Wave Secure” :-(

Easy Reject (Call and SMS Spam Blocker)

Easy Reject is SMS and Call management software for Symbian S60 5th Edition UI. The functions are obviously about blocking unwanted call with busy tone or filtering spam SMS.

By the way, I think I could use Easy Reject, as it’s not a freeware. There is a message saying, “This trial version is limited to handle up to 20 incoming calls / messages. After expiration, you can purchase a Licence.”

Cricket Widget

A widget requires Internet connection to work. Otherwise, there is no meaning to start it in offline mode.

The Cricket widget could be useful to fans of cricket sport as it streams real time ball-by-ball update of matches being played, in addition to match other features like summary and scorecard, breaking news, photograph to reminisce the historical cricket matches.

MyRingtone

As its name implies, My Ringtone is a S60 application that said allows user to cut portion of favourite song as mobile phone ringtone (similar function provided by Windows Movie Maker or mp3Directcut), or to create a ringtone fusion by merging 3 songs into one tune at your wish.

Similar to Marble Maze, it flash and close without an error as I open it, and I guess it share the same reason of Marble Maze :-(

[ With reference to Nokia India download page for Nokia 5800 ]
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