Reader Question: How to access My3 using the Opera Mini?

Posted on July 20th, 2008

Another question from reader, Amos.

From my initial testing it is not actually possible.

From my understanding is run from the three.net.au domain however it appears that they block access to this domain depending on browser type.

As identifys itself differently to the native Nokia web browser they are able to prevent it access to the portal.

I have previously used a 3 card to successfully access via a desktop web browser (firefox) so it is possible to access using a browser other than the built in one.

I will keep on testing to see if i can find a way in. Shall keep you posted.
Keep the questions coming!

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Reader Question: Can I use Opera Mobile as the default Nokia 6280 browser?

Posted on July 20th, 2008

My apologies Amos for this delayed response to your .

- From Amos
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Thanks for putting up this site. It looks like just the thing I was dreaming to find on the net.

I just moved from Optus to and still use my trusty old unlocked 6280 with it. I managed to set it up to allow and for Mobile (and Maps for Mobile) to connect, and even able to send MMS-to- using it.

But in the process I screwed up the internal browser and it doesn’t work any more, instead it gives the “subscribe to packet data” (which used to be the error I got for all the other applications until I fixed them).

That by itself is not a big loss but it means that if wants to open a link it tries to use the internal browser - and fails. It also means I lost the ability to access My3 from my mobile so I can’t check on my precious data plan quota from the mobile itself. I tried to copy the address which worked with the internal browser (”http://three.net.au/go/to/01205″) but it doesn’t work (even just “three.net.au” fails). I also couldn’t find a way to tell to use the Opera browser.

Can you help me?
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Hello Amos,

Thank you for your . I am so glad that you have found this site helpful and I hope I can assist with your above described problem.

From what I can see there are two parts to this issue.

  1. Can be used as the default browser on a ?
  2. How do you fix the “subscribe to packet data” error?

Problem #1 - Can be used as the default browser on a ?

Short answer: No.
Long Answer:
No, sorry.
As is a Java application is it not possible to force the or any other handset to utilise as its default browser. The only way that this could happen would be if it was developed as a native S40 or application. Neither of which it is.

Problem #2 - How do you fix the “subscribe to packet data” error?

The only thing that I can think of is that the web browser isn’t configured correctly.
My suggestion would be to check the for the browser specifically.

To do this:

  1. Press “menu” and navigate to the “Web” icon.
  2. Navigate to “Settings”
  3. Navigate to “ Settings”
  4. Ensure that “” has been set to “3″
  5. Ensure that “Account” has been set to “

Alternatively

  1. Press “Menu” and navigate to the “Settings” icon.
  2. Navigate to “Connectivity”
  3. Navigate to “Packet data”
  4. Under the “Packet data connection” option select “When needed”
  5. Under the “Packet data settings” option select “
  6. Select “Edit active ” then
  7. Select “Packet data ” and ensure that “3netaccess” or “3services” is entered.

Hopefully one of these two solutions will work for you.

Again, my apologies for the delay in responding to your and I wish you luck with this issue.
Please let me know how you go.

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Picasa on your N95 or other S60 handset

Posted on July 16th, 2008

have finally given for Mobile some AJAXY goodness!

Simply visit picasaweb.google.com in your mobile browser and you are off.

Couldnt be easier.

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Free Push email on your N95 or other S60 mobile - Nokia Email Service Beta

Posted on July 16th, 2008

As a Apps user and avid fan of the for Mobile app I firstly didn’t see much use for myself in Nokia latest release Nokia Service Beta.

However I thought I would give it a go.

Basically what this nifty (yes a positive comment) app allows you to do is automatically push all emails sent to your IMAP or POP3 account directly to your mobile. No more having to login and download your latest emails, no more opening apps such as for Mobile and hitting the refresh. Any new emails just, appear.

How does this magic happen?

Well the first step is to register at: http://email.nokia.com/account/home.action

Once you have registered you will receive a text message with a customised download link.
Once downloaded the app will auto start and will begin. Drop in your password for verification and you are off and syncing.

The app will then stay running in the background and will automatically receive your new emails with a pleasent tone.

Problems.

Unfortunatly as this is a beta there are some issues. Well not really issues but in my mind oversights.

Firstly. I cant figure out how to turn off the new message tone.
Secondly. You can only configure a single account.
Thirdly and most importantly. You can only specify a single . Why Nokia do you not allow for the prioritisation of the access points to use?

This oversight does open the doors in my mind for 3rd Party apps such as Pslioc Connect.

Overall I think this new app has promise and i hope that Nokia do continue to develop it and most importantly keep it FREE!

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Nokia Tip: Assign speed dials to special phone numbers

Posted on June 18th, 2008

Press Menu key, Tools, Utilities >.

Pick a number (2-9) & assign a phone no. from your Contacts list by selecting Options>Assign.

Unfortunatly you are unable to assign keypad number 1 to a position as it is preset to voicemail.

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