Nimbuzz 1.6
Nimbuzz released version 1.6 of their multi-protocol IM client for Java phones a couple of days ago.
Supported networks are the same as in version 1.5, Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo, Facebook, Google Talk, AIM, MySpace, ICQ, Twitter, studiVZ, shuelerVZ, Gadu-Gadu and Hyves.
It seems to start up a little faster than 1.5 and do a better job of staying connected to Facebook. Other than that I don’t see much difference. Off line Facebook friends are still listed in the buddy list as numbers instead of by name and the OK button and the soft keys are still mapped incorrectly.
Because of the messed up key mappings you need to:
1. Use the green “Call” key as the “OK” key
2. Use the right soft key for the left soft key’s action
3. Use the menu key for the right soft key‘s action
4. Exception : When entering text in native pop up windows, the soft keys (labeled OK and Cancel) work as labeled.
Type: Freeware
Vendor: Nimbuzz
Data Connection Required: Yes
Supported iDEN phones: All Falcon Series (i776, i465, i9, i290, etc.)
Downloading uses paid data. Downloads are for Java ME phones only.
To download and install click here: DOWNLOAD (jad)
I decided to try v1.6 on my Motorola i465g Clutch, expecting it not to work (or the wrong key-mapping to drive me crazy). To my surprise it works really well on the Clutch. Once you get past the awkward setup (you have to use the Fn key and enter in a Captcha code as if you were using a non-Qwerty #’s 1-9 keypad) the chat experience runs really well. Remembering to use the following key for the previous key’s function, and call key for the OK button takes some getting used to, but everything fits well on the screen, and it’s easy to IM on multiple networks. Definitely recommend.
umm i might sound stupid but how do you use twitter and face book when ur on others??
Thank you Dennis. I appreciate it & all of the work you do. You truly are an angel. Without this site, I would absolutely hate my Clutch.
Hi Jeri, does it alert you when you have a new msg, I have the clutch also
Hello. As long as I keep it running in the forground, then it will vibrate when I get a new msg. Myspace doesnt work the greatest on it, FB is better on it. Ebuddy works better for Myspace.
Ok thanks Jeri
Does the new 1.7 version work on iden phones?
I’ll find out
I got a chance to try the new Nimbuzz 1.7 on my i776. Installation fails with the error “Verification Failed” during the “Verifying Classes” phase of the install.
Stick with 1.6, there are no new features in 1.7, anyway
Thank Dennis. I appreciate you checking for me.
Hey, does it vibrate when you get a message? I wanted to know before I download it.
I meant alert you, instead of vibrate…
I’m pretty sure it does one or the other but I don’t remember which. It’s been a while since I used it and I deleted it already. It doesn’t cost you anything to download or use and you can always delete it if it doesn’t do what you want:)
Thanks Dennis, I appreciate you getting back to me.. Now all we need is ringtones !
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