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Welcome to BoostApps, a free app store that lets users of older mobile phones customize their phones with free Java ME apps and games. Most mobile phones made before 2015 support Java ME apps but the platform is now considered obsolete. New Java ME apps are not being developed. This site is archived and has not been updated since 2015.
All games and applications on BoostApps are freely distributed freeware, shareware or adware and were tested and confirmed working on one or more phones at the time they were published.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about using this site.
Q. If these apps are free why am I getting charged by my operator for downloading and running them?
A. The apps and games themselves are free, you pay nothing for the app or game. However downloading apps uses data and your operator will charge you for the data used downloading. In addition, many apps use data when you run them. Messagers like Hike and WhatsApp use data to send and receive messages, browsers use data to load web pages and ad-supported apps use data to download ads. Click here to only see apps that don’t use data while you are running them.
Q. I’m using Free Basics and downloading apps is using my paid data. I though Free Basics gave me free data.
A. Free Basics is a service that is operated by Facebook, not by BoostApps. It gives users of participating mobile operators free data for browsing websites, including BoostApps, that have been approved by Free Basics. However, Free Basics free data doesn’t work for downloading. You must use paid data to download.
Q. What phones do these games work on?
A. The apps and games on BoostApps are Java ME (also called J2ME) apps. They work on phones that support Java ME including Nokia S40 and S60, Asha and Symbian Belle phones and most Samsung, LG and Sony Ericisson non-smartphones made before 2015 .
Q. How can I get the games and apps on BoostApps.com on my phone?
A. Here’s how to install them:
1) Click CATERGORIES in the menu to brows by category or use the search box at the bottom of every page on the site to find the a game or app you want.
2) Click the “JAD” link below the app’s description. The phone will download and install the app
Q. I have an Android phone. Will the apps on BoostApps work on it?
A. Yes with a Java ME emulator such as J2ME Loader
Q. I have a BlackBerry, can I use these games and apps?
A. The apps on this site are intended for non-smartphones. Some of them work on classic BlackBerrys running Blackberry OS 7.1 or earlier.
Q. I have a QWERTY phone and the number keys don’t work in games. Can this be fixed?
A. You need to switch the keypad to number mode. On most phones press Fn twice to switch to number pad mode. If that doesn’t work try a long press on the Fn key to switch the keyboard to phone number pad mode. Once you are in number mode you can use the the number keys in games that use numbers as controls. You have to do this on QWERTY phones for any game that uses the number keys. To switch back to QWERTY either tap FN once or do another long press.
Q. I have a QWERTY phone 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 or press Fn twice to switch the keyboard to phone number pad mode and then you can triple 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. Can I watch YouTube or other web videos on my non-smart phone.
Some basic phones can play videos from m.youtube.com and other mobile video sites.
Q. Can I listen to Internet radio stations on my non-smart phone?
A. Virtual Radio works well on many phones.
Q. My phone doesn’t have a music player, can I install one?
A. I’ve tried a number of MP3 player apps and none have worked on phones that don’t have a built in music player and SD card.
Q. I signed up to subscribe to BoostApps by email but now I don’t want it anymore, how do I unsubscribe?
A. Click the “Unsubscribe now” or “Manage your subscriptions” link at the bottom of any of the emails.
i have a sanyo mirro 3810, and i have couple of apps that wont uninstall from my phone like get jar,old opera,and telenav GPS nav, I’ve uninstalled all apps and they wont uninstall,they have a lock symbol next to them
Apps that come pre-installed on the phone generally can’t be removed. Apps you installed should be removable. If the’re locked look for an unlock option in the same menu where Delete is.
Having problems with opera mini 6.5 when i download & save under music, the songs arent in my music folder, & videos as well. I have an innuendo. What seems to be the issue here? Same problem as person before, when going to downloads on opera, it just gives me the option to clear all or delete??? Im getting extremely frustrated! Please help!
When you download an mp3 with Opera you can change the download location by clicking the dropdown and choosing Other > SD Card > music, etc.
To move or rename downloaded files use a file manager like http://boostapps.com/apps/royal-file-explorer/
How do I download lifeinpocket onto my Blackberry curve?
You are supposed to be able to get it by going to http://LifeinPocket.com with your BlackBerry’s browser and following the instructions.
Q. I have a Motorola i1 Android phone. Will the apps on BoostApps work on it?
I’m getting a Home Monitoring and Control Kit, I need a smartphone app to download, so I can watch the outside of my home on my i1 phone. The smart home of the future is yours today, with Verizon Home Monitoring and Control. Choose from a variety of easy-to-install home automation and energy management features that can be controlled remotely, over your computer or even most smartphones. I do not want to buy a verizon phone so if I can get a smartphone app that works it would be great.
The Java apps on BoostApps do mnot work on Android phones like the i1. Use the Market app on the phone to search for and download apps for the i1.
The Verizon Home Monitoring and Control system has an Android app but it requires Android 2.1 and the i1 runs Android 1.5 so the app won’t work on it. There are other home security apps list in the Market that work with 1.5 search for “home security” in the Market.
Can you use Opera without having wireless web in your Boost plan/contract? Thanks.
On Boost CDMA Pay As You you need the Web option to use Opera Mini. On iDEN the Web option is not needed.