Using The Built In IM Client!
Posted by Vaibhav Sharma on May 29, 2007
From my first Symbian phone, I’ve always wondered why is the IM application built in if it is of no use! Never have I got it to work, till now!
The question is why do we even need it?
The reason is that I always somehow tend to prefer the built in applications over the 3rd party ones. We have a number of Instant Messaging applications that have been available over the years. The best I’ve ever used was Agile Messenger. Other alternatives are IM+, Fring etc. The problem with Agile and IM+ is that they are paid applications! Fring is free but lacks the yahoo option! Also there are certain difficulties that I faced while using Fring. While using the IM client in it and typing, if I happened to receive an IM from my pal at the other end, what I was typing is gone! Now that sometimes becomes quite a nuisance!
Enter the default client! Its surprising simple to setup and use! It gives us the option to use Yahoo, ICQ, MSN & AIM.
Here’s how:
1. Just hop over to Yamigo and register here.
( Tick the Fetch Contacts Option in case you want your existing want the contacts to be imported in)
2. Login into the Email id used for registration for the Yamingo Username and Password.
3. Now we’r ready to setup the IM client on the phone. Its time to define a server. Once you get the prompt Define One Now? Choose yes!
Else, Goto Options>Settings>Servers>Options>New Server.
Server Name: TheSymbianBlog (Demo)
Access Point: Whichever you use.
Web Address: www.yamigo.com/wv/control
User ID: thesymbianblog (Demo)
Password: vh2h2s (Demo)
(Put your details in from the email Yamingo sent!)
4. N we are done! Just login and rock on!
Note: This method works on most Nokia phones which have the IM client built in! Certain Sony Erricsson and Motorola phones are also supported. For more look here. Also it doesnt support wifi!
Official Instructions for both Series 60 and Series 40 phones are here.
I have not had much of a chance to test this thing out, i’m looking forward hearing from all of you!
Update: Instead of Famigo, the service from Packetbox can also be used. Via Rafe on AAS. I’ve not used this before though, but from the comments so far it seems that Packetbox is a better option than Famingo!! However PacketBox lacks support for yahoo! Register here for Packetbox.
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Tushar said
This stopped working a while back. Even when it did work, it was a tad flaky. Same goes for smartvas.com
vaibhavsharma said
Works for me perfectly mate.
Karl Sander said
I just can’t find the IM-Client on my N93. Is it hidden somewhere in the messaging app?
I’m currently using a java app called jimm which an icq only app but is very nicely configurable and free.
vaibhavsharma said
Thats quite strange. The client is generally embedded in the ROM of the phone so that one doesn’t loose it after a format. If u can’t find it, its possible that the n93 lacks it!
Kaushal said
how safe will be providing our username and password to some unknown site for using IM?
vaibhavsharma said
Its a fairly recognised site my friend. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamigo
Eric said
No mention of PacketBox (http://www.packetbox.com/)? It’s quite newer as far as web page updates go.
vaibhavsharma said
I got to know about it from Rafe over at AAS. I did put in a mention of it though. Since i’ve not used it couldn’t say much!
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مصطفى البليهى said
I registered on Yamigo, and connected seuccessfully. I use MSN, will contacts appear automatically, or I have to add them manually. How can I go on.
vaibhavsharma said
When you registered at yamigo, at the time when you were entering your msn id etc, if u ticked the get contacts option then its done automatically for you. In case u forgot, u can go back to the site, go into the details and recheck that box.. Hope this helps.. Otherwise for msg fring works out pretty well.
Triste Bertrand said
Cingular Wireless (now AT&T) replaced the Wireless Village client with their own AOL/Yahoo/MSN client.
Md Hasli said
Just to point out that the web address given above is http://www.yamigo.com/wv/control
But the web address given on Yamigo site is http://yamigo.com/wv/control
vaibhavsharma said
I guess both of ‘em wrk though!
Pawan Mahabir said
I am glad to know the built in client supports all the major networks that I sign on to.
vaibhavsharma said
Fring is also a good option!
zaheer said
is it me or does that say the fastest poll time is 2 mins? thats crazy.. its supposed to be an INSTANT messenger.. i cant wait two mins for me messages to arrive!?
vaibhavsharma said
It worked for me pretty much instantly mate.
However, now another free option is the gizmo client from nokia that supports msn, yahoo and others. Plus it integrates well with the contacts application!
digital spook said
I wouldnt really trust third party providers. Some of them have since proven to have or have had links to certain intelligence agencies, either as a provider of services or as fronts, particularly Israeli ones. I just hope the account details you provide are not too important to you in terms of privacy. Lets not be naive.
Vaibhav Sharma said
Hmm.. But then that’s a risk we run with a lotta apps even Fring for that matter!
ricky said
Hi
Found a new site offering free imps http://www.mobjab.com
Ricky
spooky said
No Wi-Fi… why?
marian said
Yamigo’s server is down
Can’t open Packetbox.com
is there any IM client available?
Ricky said
Hi Marian
This works for me and they have a IM client http://www.mobjab.com
Ricky
Marian said
I want to use the built-in IM of my phone
Is there any client that no need to download anything like yamigo and packetbox?
@Ricky
Thanks for your reply, but Mobjab doesn’t have yahoo..
emyoo said
hey guys trust gizmo is very cool visit http://www.nokia.com/betalabs/gizmo? IM application is useless in my opinion!
MobJab said
Hello Marian
We have got MobJab Integrated with Yahoo, MSN and AIM Messengers. Would love to have your feedback specifically on Yahoo. Register at http://www.mobjab.com/register
Other Connectivty Options are mentioned on the website http://www.mobjab.com
MobJab Messenger
Blah Blah said
Nimbuzz is pretty good too. They’ve got a native client for symbian and a generic java client as well. Try it out at http://get.nimbuzz.com
zuhdi said
I’m very satisfied using SLICK but not today, cus server down