When I got my Nokia E71x, I know it's a smart phone but I really did not pay too much attention to how smart it is. Comparing to my old prepaid phone, I am very happy with the Wireless Internet, MP3 player and camera function, despite it actually has some inconvenience accessory wise.
Yet, since Google announced its Nexus One Phone, which really raised buzz around smart phone market again. I think I need to explore my phone before it is outdated soon. It turned out that I am really outdated that I did not actually use phone appropriately in the last four months (mostly because I did not choose the unlimited data plan). Some users have recommend and shared several very help apps, and the following four apps are the most basic ones I installed.
- Google Package: This is the one I've been using for a long time. Visit m.google.com from you cell phone , and you can download the package including map, mail, search, youtube, and Picasa. Yet, the the package does not have a E71x version gmail application, so it still takes time to check the html version.
- Nokia Email : That is why I tried this email app. From the Nokia Email website, I set up my account, and received a link to download the app to my phone. It reminds me the new email even faster than Gmail in the web browser and the whole interface is really clean and easy. It also allows you to choose when to sync the account, so it will not bother you on weekends. Also, It is free during the trail (but I dont know how long the trail is and how much for the registered version).
- Opera Mini: A well-known web browser for mobile phone, it is much faster than AT&T pre-installed browser and more friendly, though I still can not read the full page sometimes. I download it from the official website.
- Gravity: This is a Twitter client and it is the first mobile application that I paid for. I think Twitter on mobile is just a perfect combination and this application is so smooth and clean, I like it even more than my web version. It is free for 10 day trail and 10 dollars for registration.
So, that is how it works. I will try to explain how to install Chinese character but I think it will work similar way for other languages and other purposes. In general, it is how DRM is applied to cell phone and people want to get around it.
First of all, these applications need to be signed to only one phone, so I need the authority to sign the application to my phone. The first step is to generate the certificate for the phone by your phone's IMEI number (*#06#). I dont know how to do that but some websites and individuals can help you for free or for donation, searching the latest results.
After getting the certificate, I need the tool to sign all the applications. I tried this DOSPY Sign Tool, very easy. Open the exe file and then you can import the certificate and the key by right clicking. When it is imported, you can freely sign application by right click-sign (the application should be in a separate directory of the sign tool). Then, all you need is the font application and the font. I have the Font router, signed the software and download the Chinese font I like (*.ttf format). When Font Router is installed on my phone, I found a FONT folder on the E drive, just copy the font to the folder and restart the phone, ready for my mom's message.
Other singed applications I tried including MagicKey to map the key for my phone to input Chinese, and the Sensible Sudoku. My contract with AT&T still has a long way to go, so I am glad I realized how to use the phone not too late. I definitely wont say Nokia E71x (especially with the "X" factor) is a super smart phone, but it is worth the price (technically free with 2yr contract online purchase from AT&T) with these add-on applications.
