Opera Mobile 10 beta 2 released

Talking about a perfect browser for your s60v3 phone, this is the one. The thing that blows my mind is

NEW FEATURES:
- Generally loads faster then Opera Mini which runs on java platform
- Built in download manager
- Able to view wider range of websites (previous version i had some problem when i tried to out dent some things)
- So far hasn’t crashed on facebook yet. On opera mini 5 beta it always crashes after some time i have no idea why
- On beta 2 it supports asian languages which means it won’t turn out as boxes anymore.
- Ability to edit with system input method, meaning we are able to type with our phones dictionary now whoaa..

EXISTING FEATURES:
- The built in password manager which also existed on previous version is still here
- Supports tabs (from beta 1 and opera mini also support tabs)
- Speed dial feature (Basically having 9 of your favorite sites displayed upon startup of opera)

Superb work from opera team. Keep up the good work :)

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My n95 8Gb Toy :)

Tired of holding your phone while watching youtube?
Tired of finding a position where the speakers performs at its best?
Tired of finding someone to snap pictures for you all?

THE ANSWER IS HERE….

Shazam (Symbian’s own TrackID)

Like what you’ve seen on a sony ericsson mobile which offers the software called track ID which identifies a musics title and author by just recording a short clip of the song. This software is free and available for download via OVI store. Quite a cool software in case you wanted to know the title of the song on the move :)

Celcom offers cheap broadband for people like us!

Celcom broadband recently introduced a package RM38 / month for:

1) 128 Kbps (about 16KB / second download rate)
2) Cap usage of 500MB
3) No commitment fee

This plan was introduced earlier few months back as a promotion package but it is now available for anyone anytime.

With this plan, we are able to use A-GPS and do light browsing on the go. It even works well with the youtube application. Can browse smoothly. Recommended for people on the move. Good for push emails also. Can retrieve your emails anywhere anytime.

To find out more about this package kindly visit:
http://www.celcom.com.my/broadband/html/broadband_entry_package.html

Battery Extender by RavenSoft

I’d rather call this software the high-end profile manager as you need different brightness and capability in different environment. For example you need higher brightness at outdoor areas for more visibility which helps GPS navigating also. You also need the auto rotate for landscape mode GPS navigating. The software above can do this things in one click instead of changing it all manually. Just felt weird why we cant customize the profile name hmmph!

Opera Mini 5 Beta

Almost everyone that owns a mobile phone with Wi-Fi or 3G capability install the opera mini web browser on their mobile phone. Recently opera has launched a new version of their mini browser but it is still under beta phase. Cosmetically looks better and has some extra functions that is worth looking into.

Old mini VS New beta mini
- Support tabs
- Speed dial feature (Instead of the old website name and icon, it has a preview on the website)
- Able to save password for easier login in future

To download just use your mobile browser and login to http://m.opera.com/next/
Some screen shots of the new opera mini to share with you guys, enjoy!

SymbianGuru CuteKeys v1.1 review

Are you a person that is very particular in arranging your stuff?
Shortcuts for standby screen is not enough for your needs?
Do you want everything to be one click away?

Your answer is here, cutekeys is a s60v3 application that works for FP1 and Fp2 devices (Version 1.1). You can set all your shortcuts with any keys that is suitable for you. View the attachment below to see the functions available. Briefly it can do:

1. One click Enable/Disable bluetooh
2. One click create sms instantly with the phone number field auto filled to your settings
3. One click running the application of your desire.

Item is available @ SymbianGuru’s Website with a price tag of USD 9.99 or you can always hack your phone to install unsign applications. If you are a person capable of paying then why not? By buying from them you are giving them modal to invest for more research and development which will indirectly help us in future.

VerySoft NiceAlarm V1.60 Review

Probably the best alarm system you’ll get on a symbian 60 version 3 platform. I’ve tried almost all those available alarm clocks but nothing wakes me up better than this one. This alarm clock software allows you to add multiple alarm so that you can plan ahead (Latest firmware allows you to do so with default alarm clock).

One thing i don’t like about the default alarm clock is that it will auto turn off after 3 ~ 5 minutes of ringing. Sometimes I sleep like I’m dead and it requires much longer ringing to wake me up. With this software you can set the ringing time and how many times it will repeat. You can even custom the snooze time according to your needs.

The best part of this alarm is the deactivation code, whereby you can set the alarm to require an input of a random number before it will stop snoozing or deactivating. This is just totally cool and needed for some people. Below are some screen shots of the software. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks [Updated from time to time]

1) Lock when slider is closed: Menu > Settings > Security > Phone & Sim > Lock Keys if slide closed (V31 firmware)
2) When you log into your email via opera you can visit links or click on direct download links. With Gmail app you wont be able to do so. Drop down menu’s sometimes doesn’t work on Opera browser, you could use the built in default browser to do so. Switching between both browsers is the best solution.
3) When searching for applications for your phone, you should search for s60 v3 applications. N95 8gb is categorized into that version and it is listed as a Feature Pack 1 (FP1) product.
4)

GPS VS. AGPS

GPS – Global Positioning System
A-GPS – Assisted Global Positioning System

Unless you have unlimited data plan from your service provider i advise you to disable A-GPS as it requires some charges.

Q: Why A-GPS requires charges?
A: A-GPS uses 3G to boost your signal which gives a faster locking time and slightly more accurate positioning.

Q: How do I disable A-GPS?
A: Menu > Settings > General > Positioning > Positioning Methods > Disable all except Integrated GPS

Q: When should i use A-GPS?
A: When you are in areas which are covered by tall buildings or mountains or on a very cloudy day. A-GPS should help significantly in getting a lock on to the GPS satellite.

N95 8gb Garmin + Malaysia maps tutorial

Few things you need to know before beginning:
Q: Why do I need to crack my garmin because i install and it is working?
A: You need to crack your garmin so that it will detect your internal GPS device. Without cracking you will only be able to use garmin with a bluetooth GPS receiver.

Q: Crack already navigate for free? or still must pay?
A: Disable AGPS and navigate for free. Read my POST to learn how to disable AGPS

A. http://www8.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTSupportFiles_4xxxx.exe
B. http://www8.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTFreeBasemap_4xxxx.exe
C. http://www8.garmin.com/software/GarminMobileXTforSymbianS603rdEdition_50050.exe
D. http://rapidshare.com/files/270741983/malfreemaps_v1.72_24-08-09.rar
E. http://hotfile.com/dl/11410452/2933532/Keygen_and_UNL.rar.html

Download the files above and extract all in the same folder.

Installation steps:

1. Connect your phone to computer via Mass Storage mode
2. Install files A,B,C in order
3. Unplug your phone and it will prompt you to install garmin. If the prompt doesnt appear go to your file manager
and choose your memory card. E:\Garmin.exe launch that.
4. After installation launch garmin and when it prompt you choose continue using trial and connect to a gps. When it connects to a bluetooth GPS device just click cancel and proceed to step 5.
5. Go to Tools > Settings > About > Check your card ID
6. Launch Garmin keygen and put the card ID and click generate.
7. Copy the generated code and paste into your SW.unl file and save it. (Open SW.unl with notepad)
8. Quit Garmin and connect your phone to computer using mass storage again.
9 Copy SW.unl and gmasupp.img file to E:/Garmin/
10. Unplug cable and launch garmin. You should be able to choose internal GPS now.

N95 8Gb Must Have Accesories

- Screen protector
- Something to protect camera lens (Pouch, Cloth) from hard surface like table
- Desktop Charger + Spare Battery + Car Charger
- 2200 mAh battery (Not available in my country) but it looks ugly after using the extended housing cover
- Invisible Shield if you have the extra cash

N95 8Gb Commands

Hard format:
1) Shut down the phone by holding the top button
2) Slide up the phone
3) Hold * + 3 + Green call button (Do not let go)
4) Press the on button
5) Wait till you see the country selection means the phone has been hardformatted.

Checking IMEI: *#06#
Call timer: *#92702689#
Firmware Version: *#0000#

N95 8Gb Remove Camera Sound

In certain regions, disabling of the camera sound via warning tones is not allowed therefore a certain hack unofficial method has been created to remove it. There are certain steps to follow, give it a try! :)

1) Download this File
2) Visit this website > Symbian Signed
3) At Symbian Signed, insert your IMEI, Email and choose the application you downloaded at step 1.
4) Make sure you insert a valid email because the file signed will be sent to your specified email address.
5) Download and install the file via PC Suite
6) Restart your phone
7) Change to silent mode and take a picture :)

To those phones with country codes that allows disabling camera sound, it can be done here:
Profiles > Options > Personalize > Warning Tones > Off

N95 8Gb Must Have Application

If your phone is not hacked, you need to pay for some of this applications.

cClock	HUGE clock screensaver for the blind and needy
MSN Msgr	MSN on your phone
Garmin Mobile XT	Best GPS software to be used in Malaysia
Opera mini	Use your phone and visit http://mini.opera.com
MSDictionary	Must have dictionary for on the go information
CorePlayer	(Supports lots of format including FLV by YouTube which can’t be played on SmartMovie)
X-Plore	Most powerful file browser which allows you to view system and protected files
JoikuSpot	Make your mobile a wireless router bearing your 3G connection
Internet Radio	Many internet radio stations available, able to select based on county or genre
Ehandysoft Threaded SMS	Efficient and cool threaded SMS view for s60v3 phones. Make it look like Windows Mobile way of messaging.
VerySoft NiceAlarm	Probably the best alarm for symbian phones. Able to set repetition times and snooze time per click. Users will also be able to set deactivation code for snooze or stop alarm. For example one must enter “282892″ to stop the alarm from ringing. The interval for alarm can also be set. Below are few screen shots of the program.
SymbianGuru’s CuteKeys	Shortcut keys maker, must have for keypad phones as you can define keys to take you directly to where or what you want.

N95 8Gb How To Save Battery

Save Battery:
1) Reduce your brightness to make your device consume less battery.
Menu >Settings >General >Personalization >Display >Light sensor

2) Reduce power saver time-out time to about 35 seconds
Menu >Settings >General >Personalization >Display >Power Saver time-out 

3) Turn off 3G if you’re not using it because it consumes battery to search and connect to 3G network off and on due to 3g’s signal strength
Menu >Settings >Phone >Network >Network Mode >GSM

N95 8Gb GPS Inaccurate Position

I have tried PDA’s with SIRFStar III GPS chipset and the lock time to the GPS satellite is amazing, and when i used all my previous phone navigating with GPS is quite accurate. When i started using n95 8gb v31, i got inaccurate position and off track navigation so i’ve decided to look around on the internet and actually found a solution for it. If you think you’ve installed the right map for your garmin and can’t think of any other ways of solving your inaccurate navigation, your answer is here.

Solution:
While navigating, leave the slider up to get faster lock time and more accurate positioning. I’ve tested it slide down and slided up, it seems that it does makes a difference. Hope this works for you too