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The big Motorola V3x’s new feature: Crickee

The big Motorola V3x's new feature: Crickee
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The Motorola V3x is the 3G/UMTS version of the - oh so - big hits V3 and V3i. This incredible phone (sometimes called RAZRSPEED) has a 2 Megapixel camera and even allows you to use a macrophotography option.

You find all this useless ? Ok, we got something else for you. If you buy this mobile phone you can also adopt a Crickee ! AT LAST a simple solution to get free SMSs on your mobile ... Here's the simple process:

Open your wap browser here:
Menu -> WebAccess -> Go to URL

Then all you have to do is follow the instructions.

You will soon receive a SMS to end the adoption process. Please open the SMS and click on the adoption link inside. To do so you will need to go in the SMS menu and click on: Options -> Go To.

Your next screen will show details about Crickee (version of Crickee...).

Click on Download. You then need to choose where you want your Crickee to live: card or phone.

You will see this standard security message: Not a signed application. Continue downloading ? Click on Yes to start the download.

Depending on your connection (GPRS or 3G) the download will last 10 seconds or less.

Now don't worry, the installation process is fully automatic. You'll see displayed on your screen: Download complete then Installing.

You'll be asked whether you want to Run Crickee ? Click on Yes to do it now ! (you know you want to).

You might see this message when launching Crickee:
Use data network? pick Yes, ask once. This will keep you from seeing this message too often !

From now on you can open your little Crickee here:
Menu -> Games & Apps

Don't forget, you need a data connection for Crickee to live. To make sure your Crickee can help you talk to your buddies, please check you have a connection set up here:

Menu -> WebAccess -> Web Sessions
You might need to contact your operator and configure the correct data settings.

Technorati Tags: Motorola ; V3x

Crickee likes the Samsung E330 (or is it the other way around?)

Samsung e330_crickee
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The Samsung E330 is a simple yet popular phone. All the basic features are here, but there's something more it can do: it can adopt crickee !!

Let's see the process in details:

The first thing to do is to open your browser here:
Menu -> Fun box -> WWW services -> Go to URL

Then type in it http://adopt.crickee.com

Now all you have to do is follow the instructions !

You'll soon receive a SMS from the Crickee team. Make sure you close your browser to be able to read it.

Now that you're in the Crickee SMS you will be asked to click on the Crickee adoption link which is at the end of the SMS. To do so follow this menu:
Options -> Cut address -> Options -> Go to URL

You'll see this message on the screen:
Crickee (+ size and version). Click on INSTALL. The download begins via GPRS and about 10 seconds later you're done. You’ll then be disconnected from the WAP and crickee will be launched automatically. You'll see a Loading... screen then you're in Crickee !

Feel free to add your buddies and share the Crickee experience...

Next time you feel like having a Crickee time you'll be able to open it here:
Menu -> Fun box -> Java world -> Downloads -> Crickee

To make sure crickee can live in your phone please check with your operator that you have a proper connection listed here:
Menu -> Funbox -> WWW Services -> Proxy settings

Some operators also require to enter the connection settings here:
Menu -> Funbox -> JAVA world -> Internet settings

Technorati Tags : Samsung ; E330

The Qtek 9100 can have its own Crickee

Qtek 9100_Crickee
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The Qtek 9100 hit the market at the end of 2005. It was the first "Pocket PC-Phone" to feature the brand new Windows Mobile 5 operating system.

At Crickee we've been testing this device for several months, and this is it, we managed to make it adopt a Crickee !

So give it a go, it's pretty simple:

Open your Internet Explorer and enter the following address: http://adopt.crickee.com. Just follow the instructions and you'll soon receive a SMS sent to you by Crickee.

Please read your SMS, you'll find in it a link. Be sure to click on it!

You're now downloading Crickee. You will see this message: Install this MIDlet ? Click on Yes.

You got it, go to your Java/ Midlet Manager to open your Crickee and send messages to your friends.

Don't forget that this incredible phone (almost a PC!) allows you to use Crickee with your Wi-Fi connection. If you add the fact that it has a real keyboard, I think it can really become your Crickee's friend.

Technorati Tags: Qtek ; 9100

A fun phone meets a fun app: the Samsung E350E and Crickee

Samsung e350e_crickee
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The Samsung E350E is a small and stylish phone, with a sliding keyboard mechanism which is now part of Samsung's universe.

Today's good news: this fantastic device is crickee-friendly. Yes guys, let me show you how it can adopt a little crickee:

Find your browser here (just where you expect it):
Menu -> Browser -> Go to URL

Type in it http://adopt.crickee.com.

You can now follow the step by step instructions of our WAP site.

We advise you to close your browser to be able to read your SMS. Once in the SMS you can click on your Crickee adoption certificate by following this path:

Options -> Cut Address -> Select the link (probably number 2 on the list that appears) -> OK

You'll see a screen displaying the version of Crickee you're about to download. Click on Install.

Crickee will be downloaded in only 5 seconds via GPRS. You'll get a message at the end of the download saying Download completed. Download more items? Just answer No.

Note that you might get such a warning message: Want to send HTTP information? In this case, simply hit YES.

This is it, welcome to crickee !

Now start adding contacts and send as many messages as you like !

The next time you want to open your Crickee you'll find it here:
Menu -> Application -> Java world -> Downloads -> Crickee

Don't forget you need a data connection for crickee to function. This means you need to have at least one connection listed here:
Menu -> Browser -> Current Profile

If you don't have any please contact your operator to get the proper settings.

Have any question regarding the menus or else ? Check out the official user manual.

Technorati Tags: Samsung ; E350E

Greggy’s T630 loves Crickee

big_sony-ericsson_t630
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The T630, follow-up to the old T610, has been a successful phone for a (long) while now.

Believe it or not, some guys have a $3000 laptop and still carry a good old T630 in their pocket. I'm sure of this because in the Crickee team we have one of these weirdos: Greggy.

After using Crickee for a while on different versions - where Crickee's performances were not satisfying enough - we are now confident: our Crickee can perform well even on this phone. Let's admit it, this phone really has low ressources (processor and memory).

Greggy's T630 can now adopt Crickee, here's how:

Open your WAP browser here:
Menu -> WAP -> More -> Enter address

Type the address adopt.crickee.com and follow the instructions.

You'll soon receive a SMS which will appear on your screen. Click on Yes to read it. Click on the link contained in the SMS then click on Download in the screen that appears.

I guess you can’t wait to see how crickee looks like, huh ? Just wait around fifteen seconds to get it. While you’re waiting you’ll have a message saying Downloading Crickee. It is then saved in the Games & more folder.

At the end of the download you’ll be asked Start Now? Well, you obviously should click on Yes.

If asked please select Allow Web Access. You’re now in Crickee, the only thing left to do is add contacts and send messages!

The next time you want to open your Crickee it'll be here:
Menu -> Entertainment -> Games & more

If your Crickee can't talk please make sure you have a data connection listed here:
Menu -> Connectivity -> Data comm. -> Data accounts

If you need to add a connection it will probably be here:
Menu -> Connectivity -> Data comm. -> Data accounts -> New account -> Add -> GPRS data

Contact your operator to get the right settings and you'll soon be able to play with your Crickee !

Technorati Tags : Sony Ericsson ; T630

Samsung’s on fire … the E730 is crickee’s new buddy

Samsung e730_crickee
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The Samsung E730 is a wonderful phone due to a simple feature: the MP3 player is so easy to use (the buttons are accessible without opening the phone), no wonder it's a pretty successful device worldwide.

I just tried to adopt a little crickee with it. Well, if I did it so can you !

Here's the process:

Open your phone's browser here:
Menu -> Browser -> Go to URL

Type in it http://adopt.crickee.com and follow the instructions.

Crickee will soon send you a SMS with an adoption certificate. Close your browser to read it.To click on the SMS' link hit Options -> Cut Address -> Select the link (probably number 2 on the list that appears) -> OK.

Click on Install and Crickee will be yours in a matter of seconds. You'll get a message at the end of the download saying Download completed. Download more items? Just answer No.

You'll probably see this kind of message as Crickee will launch: Want to send http information ? Click on Yes.

You’re in Crickee. Now start adding contacts and send messages ;-)

The next time you want to launch crickee it'll be here:
Menu -> Application -> Java world -> Downloads -> Crickee

By the way, here's a little tip from the crickee team: to avoid warning messages such as want to send http information? go to Menu -> Applications -> Java World -> Downloads and when the cursor is on Crickee hit OPTIONS -> Application settings and say YES to all the questions!

The crickee scientists remind you that you need a data connection for crickee to live. This means you need to have at least one connection here:
Menu -> Browser -> Profile settings -> select a profile

If you don't have any contact your operator to get it fixed.

Have any question regarding this specific phone? Check out its user manual.

Technorati Tags: Samsung ; E730

Unleash your Nokia N70 with Crickee !

Unleash your Nokia N70 with Crickee !
Originally uploaded by crickee.

The Nokia N70 is a pretty popular phone. Thanks to its many interesting features (3G, radio, very good screen ...) and also because it's supported by many operators.

Such a cool phone had to be crickee compliant, so at Crickee we decided to run series of tests on it.

We got our hands this morning on a model coming from a SFR (french carrier) pack. It was unlocked so we could use it with an Orange SIM card.

Ok, enough talking. Let's show you how to adopt a crickee with it:

type the address adopt.crickee.com in the web browser. To access the browser simply follow this path:
Menu -> Connectivity -> Web

Once in our WAP site just follow the instructions.

You should soon receive a SMS from crickee. Close your browser to read the SMS. You can then click on the adoption certificate contained in the SMS.

Click on Yes to install Crickee.

Then on the next screen click on Continue.You will see a security warning reminding you that Application Crickee is untrusted. Continue anyway ?, click on Yes.

Choose to install Crickee in the phone memory or memory card. You're now less than 5 seconds away (via your 3G connection) from having your own Crickee.

After the download you'll need to close your browser and open Crickee here :
Menu -> My own -> Crickee

Now all you need to do is enjoy your new Crickee!

Remember, Crickee needs a data connection to send and receive messages. Go there to check you have one:
Menu -> Connectivity -> Web -> Settings -> Change

If you have none or don't have the right settings please contact your operator to fix it.

Technorati Tags: Nokia ; N70

Simple and rock solid: your old Nokia 5140 can also adopt Crickee…

Nokia 5140
Originally uploaded by crickee.

... yes guys, don't throw your Nokia 5140 away yet !

You don't need a 3-megapixel phone to have fun. So start using Crickee with your friends with this simple phone. Although not very sophisticated, it'll do the job. I'm not talking about calling or sending SMSs but using Crickee of course ;-)

Here's the crickee adoption process:

Type the address http://adopt.crickee.com in your wap brower that you'll find here:

Menu -> Services -> Go to address

Please follow the instructions of our WAP site and you will soon receive a SMS from crickee containing your adoption certificate.

You will need to close your browser (Options -> Quit -> Yes) to read this SMS.

Click on the link that's in the SMS (Options -> Use Detail -> Web address -> Go to) to download your Crickee.

You'll then see this message on your screen: Application source unknown. Continue ? Don't worry about it and click on Yes.

You can now see displayed which version of Crickee you're about to adopt. Click on Accept and the download is in progress !

Depending on your network settings you might see this warning message: allow network access? Be sure to select Yes or you won't be able to get your Crickee.

This is it, start sending free messages thanks to Crickee...

You can launch Crickee in the future here:

Menu -> Application -> Collection -> Crickee

The phone I tested was not SIM locked so I could put my french Orange SIM card. I had to configure the data connection to use Crickee though ... it wasn't that hard, I had a look at my operator's configuration page. After validating my phone number and model they sent me 2 configuration SMSs (one for WAP and one for GPRS).

You can check you have an active data connection here: Menu -> Services -> Settings -> Connection Settings -> Active service settings

Any other question ? Don't hesitate: visit Nokia's online help site.

Technorati Tags: Nokia ; 5140

Crickee welcomes you to Crickee land, Mr Sagem My x5-2

Sagem My x5-2_crickee
Originally uploaded by crickee.

Exciting news in Crickee land today!

You can simply adopt a little Crickee in your Sagem My x5-2:
Open the WAP browser of your phone (Menu -> WAP -> Orange World -> My page -> Add favorites/bookmark ) and go to http://adopt.crickee.com. Follow the instructions and you will receive a SMS that will enable you to adopt a crickee.

Close your browser and open your SMS (click on Read). Click on the link in the SMS (Options -> Extract -> OK -> Extract -> OK -> OK) and the address will be saved into your bookmarks.

After opening the link you'll see a screen telling you which version of Crickee you're about to download. Click on OK.

There will be a security screen, just click on Yes. You're now downloading your crickee !

After the download, please select a category (Games or Applications) where your Crickee will be stored. I picked Games.

Your next message will be: Execute the application ? Click on Yes.

You'll then see another warning message starting with Do you allow the untrusted applet ... Click on Yes.

Your crickee is now running ! Feel free to add new contacts and write messages.

Next time you want to open your Crickee please go here: Menu -> Games or Applications

If your crickee can't talk you may have a connection issue. Make sure you have a data connection enabled in this menu:
Menu -> Settings -> Wap settings -> Profiles

To avoid seeing the message "Do you allow the untrusted applet ..." all the time please go to Menu -> Games and when Crickee is highlighted click on Options -> Settings -> Security -> OK -> Net Access and switch from "per use" to "per run" and confirm by hitting Yes.

Technorati tags: Sagem ; My x5 ; texting ; My x5-2

Texting is practically nonexistent in USA

Texting is practically nonexistent in USA
Originally uploaded by crickee.

Consider this anomaly: Ecuador, with a per capita GDP of $4,300, has the United States beat when it comes to a critical wireless technology. Americans may be 10 times as wealthy, but Ecuadorians send four times as many text messages!!!!

It is a bit of chance that Crickee is also in Spanish ! Let's adopt it there?

via Business2.0

Technorati Tags : SMS ; Texting ; USA ;