Great free software / freeware for the Nokia N95
Posted by Simon on January 08, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Here's a list of all of the software I have added to my phone, all of which (so far) is free or in trial mode. Each one adds quite a bit to the phone's capabilities. Not only is there lots of free software out there if you can only find it (I spent days finding all this stuff), but there's a growing list of Open Source software as well. A lot of it is being written in python, which is SO much easier to program for S60.
And don't forget to upgrade your firmware to get new capabilities and a faster phone! (See bottom) No matter how recently you bought it, it probably doesn't have the latest software update yet.
[Update: see the comments, and also I forgot: Nokia's accelerometer kit and the cool software that uses it, truphone for totally integrated VoIP over WiFi, a great minimalist theme, and the Python kit. I'll post more about them later.]
Free Software (open source)
- Frozen Bubble - a popular puzzle game ported from Linux. Nifty. How fast can you get to level 100? (You can save games...)
- LogExport - I haven't used it yet, but it gives you a spreadsheet for your phone usage (call logs etc.) and that sounds useful.
- MobileGTD - "Getting Things Done" app basically helps you manage your todo lists, projects, and so on. Written in python, I think this is the future of a lot of open source S60 development.
- MidpSSH - a nice Free SSH client. Unfortunately, because it's Java, it's impossible to use it as a SCP client. In fact there doesn't seem to be an SCP client for S60/N95, bummer. (I use WebDAV over HTTPS to access my files securely, but it's read-only.)
Free software from large companies
- Opera Mini - a fantastic browser, although you don't really need it on the N95 because it has a good browser built in. Opera Mini probably reduces your data usage substantially though. On the downside, there's no HTTPS (secure connections) because the opera mini server unpacks the data and streamlines it before sending it to you.
- Google Maps - this is a great app, because it has satellite photos built in and also it can give you a rough position when you are inside using cell tower IDs. It also has location based search, but the location based search on the built in GPS software seems to be just as good or better.
Freeware
- Calcium - a really nifty calculator with an innovative interface. Definitely a must-have.
- SExplorer - a file system browser that gives you access to the WHOLE file system, not just the limited bits that the built-in explorer can show.
- Nokia Sports Tracker - a very useful program from Nokia Labs, it uses the GPS to track your sports activities such as walking, hiking, jogging, etc. You can view graphs of your speed vs. time, and other things, and export the route you took to Google Earth.
- S-Tris 2 - a Tetris clone, very well done and faithful to the original. Which is all I want in a tetris app. No crazy "3D tetris" please.
Commercial software with free trials
- Opera Mobile - I'm going to try this out in case it's better than the built-in browser. The built-in browser is very capable, impressively so, but. It has a few annoying "features". 1) No way to save passwords for HTTP authenticated sites. 2) Doesn't remember my zoom level (I like 75%). 3) No way to delete some annoying folders in the bookmarks manager. 1 month free trial.
- Salling Clicker - total remote control over your Mac or PC. Slick interface. Works over Bluetooth, WiFi, whatever. Run presentations, control iTunes, and many other apps. Very cool. Paid version adds more features.
- Lament Island (click "try") - wow, this is a cool game, quite sophisticated level of 3D graphics (maybe like original Tomb Raider) and an extensive story-line. By Chinese company Simlife. Here's a YouTube video preview.
Free firmware updates
- Nokia Software Update has just released the v15 firmware for my 8GB and it adds some cool stuff, notably more speed, a video editor, and support for Flash Video (e.g. YouTube). Nice. You can only update from a PC, which is super annoying. Also, be sure to backup before you update though. Why, Nokia, can't you make this process easier???


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Other great free software for the Nokia N95 should imo include:
rotateMe v2.0 - rotate the screen on your N95 automatically when you tilt it to it's side.
http://www.bysamir.fr/rotateme
fring - Use skype (as well as other communication services) on your N95 over your WLAN connection.
http://www.fring.com
Yell.com - The complete yellow pages at your fingertips.
http://www.yellmobile.com (via your phone's browser)
Google Mail - If you have a Gmail account you can access it with your phone through this free app.
http://m.googlemail.com (via your phone's browser)
Thanks! I haven't tried Fring, because I read that Truphone is better and I installed it and really like it.
why it says certificate error?? huhu.. plzzz help me.
rotateMe v2.0 can't used. when installing it say "certificate error. how to solve this? plzz help me.. what i must doo..
Sorry I haven't had that problem. It installed fine for me. I think that you might have operator DRM installed? There are ways of getting rid of that I think. Search on allaboutsymbian forums maybe.
Thanks a lot for the post bro!
I'll definitely try some of those!
Cheers!
Anyone knows of any software that allows for editing/export/import of N95´s phonebook?
Thanks in advance !!!
JC
n95
my N95 rejects a long of software because of expired certificate and certificate error. Help plz.
Reply my mail. Thanks.
markekaj@yahoo.com
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can't get that rotate me app
On some cases you can avoid "expired certificate" by simply changing the year on your phone back by a year or two. Thats easy enough. It gets complicated when the certificate error pops up. You can try (on the N95) going on on applications>>applcation manager>>options>>settings..and then changing the "software installation" to All,,,and the "Online certificate check" to OFF. However, it may be that you cannot download the software such as the "rotateit"because it needs a signed certificate. To get this it oftens means you have tocreate your own,,which is v.difficult.
Id also like to say i have downloaded a software called "FakeSMS" which allows me to send messages to myself via the details of my contacts...which is a pretty funny party trick.
i included Upvise app on my clasic n95(with updated v21 firmware).Upvise works great, syncs my home PC lists to my n95.
Look everyone I can get you signe your applications in 1 condition you give me some of your softwares.
step 1: send me the app that you wana sign with your ime no.
step 2: send me some of your app
step three in 24 hours or less you will receive your unsigned app but it will be signed this time.
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Freeware for Symbian s60 3rd and UIQ3
http://www.flyingbirdsoft.com/freeware.html
Hey i too used to be bugged out by the certificate errors.but then i found a software that takes care of unsigned or expired certificates. it is called 'Darkkarious Signer' . download it from the net. it does nearly everything leaving only a few easy steps for us.once all the process is done, go to the mobile signer and selfsign it.a clone of the file with a valid certificate will b created.U will have a certificate valid for 20 years.many of the apps which initially showed certificate errors or expired certificate will b signed and i hav installed many such apps.
install it and forget the probs of cert errors forever
hi i hv nokia n95 8gb and i wnt to unlock its country code 1my cell IMEI is 352061025868122 thanks
adeel
where can i download 'Darkkarious Signer'???can anyone help pls.
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