Call Skype with your Nokia E61 and even more
Today I would like to tell you about awesome service I had found. It is called “SoonR” it lets you do wonderful things all you need is WEB enabled phone.
First thing you should install “SoonR Desktop Agent” there are two types for WinXP and Mac OS X!!! It is required because you will access your computer thrue your phone. While installing agent it will ask you to register on there website it is needed for collecting your data and presenting it on WEB.
This is how SoonR looks on my Nokia E61:
Here is what you can do:
1. Browse, download any files with your phone from your computer (Windows or Mac OS X)
2. Make Skype calls (basicly it works as if you requested a call it will dial your mobile phone number and number you requested then it will connect you like a conference call). Easy and amazing.
3. Organizer. I haven’t used it yet.
4. Search. In my case, I use Mac so it is “Spotlight”! If you on PC you will use Google Desktop.
Imagine you are on a meeting and you forgot presentation file or some important data. Not a problem any more you just need your Phone with GPRS, WEB browser & SoonR and you can find, download or request the file to be sent on email, simple.
Now you can save money on mobile calls you can use Skype. If you do use SIP now it’s cool but imagine that you out of WiFi coverage but you want a cheap call use SoonR, you can get full Skype address book and Skype chat and dial any number. You will receive a callback with dialed number, simple =)
Important thing “SoonR” is a free service. It has much more cool features I will try to write about it more deeply.
Great write-up. I will most certainly come back!
Ed | 4:48 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Thx, You should definitely try it, they done a lot of work! =)
Going to write about SIP (VOIP) experience a lot of wonderful thing I had discovered on this the e61 phone is the best thing I had!
Btw, just today I had tried SonyEricsson P990i they did well but still misses some software like SIP etc…and the price is too much $1100 for P990i comparing $450 for e61. And yes I don’t use Phone Camera…
pashas+nokme | 5:06 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Fantastic writeup and excellent program. I am already using it on my E61 and it it is GREAT!!
Thanks a lot for the tip!
ASH | 3:52 am on the 12th of August, 2006
ASH, I’m very happy that this article was helpful to you.
Pasha | 4:05 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Your hint might be very helpful to me. But i did not understand how Skype will be accessed : Do you need a running computer making and receiving calls with Skype? If yes, what is so great with SoonR? It would be great using Skype without having computer running. Thanks for your answere!
Horst | 2:27 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Horst, Yes you need a runnig computer which is working like a host for you, all the commands are sent thru the WEB browser.
The great thing about the SoonR not only Skype function but also remote control of your computer from elsewhere like file access, etc…
Pasha | 4:35 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
@Pasha/all
doesn’t this create a huge lagtime, let’s say you’re using e61 via WLAN or even 3G netwk. Skype by itself has a bit of a lag on intl calls. How is quality of voice/lagtime with this kind of SoonR remote control setup?
b | 12:56 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Has anyone tried using skypeOut or skypeIn with this nokia e61 SoonR setup or any other type of setup?
is there any direct way of using a skype client on the nokia e61? anything in the works perhaps?
thanks
bro D | 1:59 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
to b,
Of course there is a lag time, but I tried and made international calls, I must say lag time is not so big, you may talk without pauses…
to bro D,
Yes, you can use skypeIN without any software just set a redirection to your mobile in Skype.
with SoonR you can you SkypeOUT easy.
And there is NO Skype client for Nokia or any Symbian phone, yet…
Pasha | 11:35 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
i’m totally new coming here,but what you said was very intresting and valuable . i want to buy a e61, i’m concerned whether i can put chinese language into it. i don’t wan to change the operating language,only to add a chinese, so as to read and write chines text files.
George | 3:03 am on the 12th of August, 2006
The skype issues with Symbian was the only thing holding me back (for reasons unknown even to me) but it seems i have no excuse NOT to buy this phone
Cheers
Musa | 3:38 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Look at this, SKYPE-emulator written in Java (for J2ME)
Tryed it in N E61, but didn get it to work as i woluld like, but anyway…
Try it
JanO | 5:39 am on the 12th of August, 2006
O forgot to apply link.
Here it comes.
http://www.iskoot.com/
JanO | 10:49 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Pasha, u rock
Totally awesome write-up of kick-ass applicaiton. I’ve been missing Skype-chat support @ Agile, but now I got this, and maaan how cool it is!
Spasibo
Lexx | 1:47 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
JanO,
Which version of iSkoot are you using? There’s no version designed for the e61 I guess…
Carlos | 10:19 am on the 12th of August, 2006
спасибо, но такой интеграции со скайпом нам не надо
для этого есть http://www.fring.com/
eugene | 1:54 am on the 12th of August, 2006
HI, does anyone know
an internet site with freeware software for E61
teodor | 11:27 am on the 12th of August, 2006
This is amazing guys. Thank you :). I can access my computer, my e-mail and even call VOIP from my cell phone. Good Job!
Younis | 4:46 am on the 12th of August, 2006
hi. I am trying to figure out how to use the skype with my nokia e61. i am at the soonr website and am able to chat but i do no t receive the responses and cannot hear the calls on my end on the cell phone. can anyone help..
venice121 | 3:07 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Hi,
Re: Skype, the program sais “client not authorized.” how can you solve that?
Sam G. | 6:04 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Hey there.. read ur article..did the setup..
But i use skype only for PC to Pc calls.. wouldn it be possible to that through SOONR?
Anuj | 3:00 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Hi!
I don’t understand how to use Skype? I can’t se it as a option in my Nokia E61. Please help me!
caze | 8:22 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Its a cheapest way of comunicating
sleyyum | 7:23 am on the 12th of August, 2006
You just mention the Nokia E61. Can you also use the Nokia 6136 in the same way?
Jafeya | 5:39 am on the 12th of August, 2006
I’ll watch it for some time.
Though it is a good service, but the risk also increases as you have to fully trust the hosts and you have to store your sensitive information at their server.
also notice another service that can help to synchronize your google calender with your E61’s calender, you must disclose your google account (with password) to it. I would rather be more cautious..
The problem is how to protect the privacy when we day-by-day rely more on the Internet.. I think it will be a tough challenge.
chris.whq | 10:59 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
very disapointed with my e61, symbian is a nightmare. no skype (proper)I had an mda II from tmobile and this worked great I can set alarms for meetings to remind me say for 30,40 minutes, 1day etc. Repeat alarm for waking up to with the e61 I have to set it up everyday. Calendar is reasonable. All Excel spreadsheets are useless can’t do autosum.
The good point is that I can use the web wiressly. It would be the best phone if it run on windows. Sorry
carlos | 4:33 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
The program is AMAAAAAAZINNNGGGGg
REAly great.
but I have a question:
how can i activate SKYPE? “client not authorized.”
how can i install/sutorize it?
thanks
cee | 1:09 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Please this is an amergency….
form where can I download Skype (for my e61)?
bIRKOFF | 8:35 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Hey carlos dude,write an app for that or at least search for it ,there are a lot of cool apps already written for dudes like you,all you have to do is to find it …
Deathdude | 1:10 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Here is the link whereyou can download skype for pocket PC
http://pocketland.de/product.php?prod_id=16393&SID=e5d7ea073a41591a8e74bbc4bb3a3167
Reinhard | 2:10 am on the 12th of August, 2006
hey pasha,
this sounds really awesome but i dont hava e61 so can you help me out with nokia 9300 cos to you this then i need to buy that model so kindly help me out and do respond by mail to rkpadchuri@gmail.com
i would also like to know how to have skype on my phone thats nokia 9300
thanks in advance
radha krishna | 1:05 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
hi im looking to get nokia e7o (just like e61) but first i wish to find out if can skype on it ?/
i would be very greatful it some one can advise me please email me on
daak123(at)gmail.com
thanks
phra | 9:19 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Trying to us Skype on your Phone via SoonR sucks!! Rather use iSkoot.
SoonR requires a PC with a life internet connection for the duration of your phone call to Skype, plus the PC must be running SoonR. - You might aswell use Skype directly from the PC.
Wayne | 5:49 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Iskoot looks cool, however you still need to pay a circuit switch call, so if you intend to use it in countries where iSkoot doesn’t have a server inplace, you will have to pay an international call the fee for SkypeOut.
So it sill doesn’t seem the right solution to use as a VoIP client over your Packet Connection straight from the E61… (and take advantage of its Wlan feature)…. If I am wrong please correct me…. Cheers
bafio | 6:43 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Hi bafio
Yes you are correct - None of these two options are perfect.
Can’t wait for Skype symbian so that i can use skype on my nokia E61.
Wayne | 1:34 am on the 12th of August, 2006
anyone tried PRING?
http://www.pring.com
suppose to be able to call Skype without any PC running
Alp | 4:09 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Hi there,
@Alp: You probably mean http://www.fring.com! This is quite a good piece of software for the e61.
This software supports SKYPE, Google Talk, MSN Messanger and the Fring Talk Service itself. I am just using Skype - you may talk and chat. The only thing I am missing is the option to change your status but they are working on it.
Fring even lets you use your WLAN Conection!
I would say http://www.fring.com and http://www.nav4all.com are right now my favorite pieces of software for the e61.
Greetings
SGE
SGE | 9:40 am on the 12th of August, 2006
ok… but it doesn’t avoid ROAMING charges
I’m looking for a skype able phone to bypass horendous roaming charges when I go abroad.
Unfortunately the solution described here (skypeOut from your PC and conferencing you in to) means that skype is going to call my number in my “homeland” and I’ll still be slapped with a huge roaming bill while the call is routed abroad.
Or am I wrong ?
bevan | 8:04 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Well it has taken me 3 months of troubleshooting but i’ve cracked it.
I am now running skype “iSkoot” and Gizmoproject on my Nokia E65. 3 months ago i bought the Nokia N80, what a terrible phone! bad design, bad build quality and maybe i was unlucky but my model was broken/faulty from day one, anyhow I basically wanted a mobile and skype phone in one for my long distance calling. I found out just before xmas that the N80 internet edition would have internet calling capabilities with the use of Gizmo http://gizmovoip.com/learn/ over Wi Fi. I bought the phone and apart from the fact that it was broken and i began to hate the design, the voip calling was great and quite clear. However the phone was still faulty so I changed it for the new and absolutely wonderful E65. This phone was the answer to all my problems with the N80, it’s as if Nokia listened to my complaints and punched out a new model for me in 2 months. I give the N80 2 out of 10 and the E65 a 9.5! Anyhow here’s what i have now: http://www.iskoot.com/ with Nokia E61 download option, which works perfectly on the E65 and the gizmoproject with N80 download option, also working well. So there you have it if you want a skype mobile then look no further that the E65 and with all the Hotspots around Helsinki including my office and home WLAN my phone bill’s have been carved not to mention never having to pay for a long distance call to Australia again or need to sit by my computer.
Andy | 9:38 am on the 12th of August, 2006
http://www.fring.com is an awesome software. I just donwloaded it, works perfectly w/skype, google talk and msn.
Beko | 6:26 am on the 12th of August, 2006
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rascunho » Blog Archive » links for 2007-03-27 | 12:21 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
Iam using fring on E61. My calls as getting connected fine but the volume is very low even with a high standard nokia head phone. does any one know the reason ???
Senthil Rathnam | 12:59 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Senthil, It’s a software known bug, Fring should fix it in the next version
Pasha | 2:00 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Thanks Pasha ! I am eagerly waiting for a solution which could give me a good quaility voice on a GPRS based mobile.
Senthil Rathnam | 8:31 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Don t look any further, I use fring to call skype, msn or any other voip. Check http://www.fring.com for downloads
remy | 4:53 am on the 12th of August, 2006
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links for 2007-05-20 « thebadtiming | 5:49 pm on the 12th of August, 2006
hi,
forget skype: gizmo has now been released for nokai s60 phones.
Proper SIP-to-SIP calls for free, and breakout to landlines:
http://www.runningwithbulls.com/blog/2007/05/18/gizmo-released-for-s60-devices/
bernard | 11:59 am on the 12th of August, 2006
Today I tried to use SoonR and find out that it’s not what I wanted. So I googled aroud and bumped into Fring. Fring is mobile app by with you can go mobile with Skype, Google Talk, MSN & SIP for free!
Brane | 7:41 am on the 12th of August, 2006