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Welcome to BoostApps.com. This site lets Boost Mobile iDEN and Nextel users get free games and apps for their phones without the need for cables, loader programs or even a PC.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about using this site

Q. How do I know if I have a Boost Mobile or Nextel iDEN phone?

A. If your phone is a Motorola and has a model number starting with the letter "i" followed by 1 to 3 digits like i290, i335, i465, i856 and i9 it is an iDEN phone and can probably use most of the games and apps on Boostapps.

Q. How do I use this site to send games and apps to my Boost Mobile iDEN or Nextel USA Motorola phone?

A. Visit BoostApps.com with your PC or phone browser. Find a game or app you want to try. Click the"Send to Phone" button under the apps description.

On the next page enter your 10 digit Boost/Nextel Phone Number.  Just the 10 numbers starting with the area code. with no spaces, dashes or dots, just numbers and press the "Send to Phone" button.  The next page will have detailed instructions for completing the installation on your phone.

Q. I sent an app to my phone but it never appeared under "New Purchases" in "Download Apps". What went wrong and how can I fix it.

A. The most likely cause is that you entered your phone number incorrectly.  Try again and remember to enter the number with no dashes or spaces, just ten numbers starting with the area code.  Do not put a "1" in front of the number.

If your Boost account is new, downloading will not until 3 days after activation.

Q. I got a "Java Error" while installing how can I fix this?

A. When this happens, find the new app in the Java Apps menu.  It will have a generic looking icon with an X or downward pointing arrow on it.  Select the app and press "OK".  It will start installing again only this time it will list the steps of the install on the screen. Wait for it to fail and then take note of which which step it failed on:

If the error occurs during the "Loading Classes" or "Validating classes" part of the install it means that the app is not compatible with your phone and will never work. All apps on BoostApps have been tested on a Motorola i776. They generally work on all iDEN phones but some are not compatible with certain models.

If the error occurs during the "Allocating Flash" or "Writing Flash" install phase, it means you don't have enough free space on the phone. Delete one or more other apps or games and restart the install on the phone. To delete an app, select it in the menu, press the "Menu" key and choose "Deinstall".

Q. I have a Motorola i465 and the number keys don't work in games. Can this be fixed?

A. On the i465, do a long press on the Fn key to switch the keyboard to phone number pad mode. Then you can use the the number keys in games that use numbers as controls.  You have to do this on the i465 for any game that uses the number keys. To switch back to QWERTY do another long press on Fn.

Q. I have a Motorola i465 and I can't type letters or symbols in the ID and password fields of some apps. What's the solution?

A. Some apps don't "see" the QWERTY keys and  only recognize the number keys.  Do a long press on the Fn key to switch the keyboard to phone number pad mode and then you can tripple tap the number keys to enter letters and symbols as if you were using a non-QWERTY phone. For example to type a "C", press "2" three times.

Q. I have a Boost Incognito, Mirro, Rant, Juno, C290, W385 or KRZR or some other phone that's not a iDen phone. Can I get the games and apps on BoostApps.com on my phone?

A. Maybe. Those are Boost CDMA phones and you can't use the "Send to Phone" button to install apps. But some of the apps and games here will work.  To install an app on most non-iDEN phones including Boost CDMA phones: Visit boostapps.com with your phone's browser.  Find a game or app you want. Click the "JAD" link below the app's description. Also visit m.getjar.com with your phone's browser for a much larger selection of games and apps, many of which work on non-iDEN phones.

Q. I have a Motorola i1 Android phone.  Will the apps on BoostApps work on it?

A. No, but don't feel bad, there are many more and much better free apps in the Android Market on the phone. Tap the Market icon on the phone to get started downloading.

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