App of the Day: Viber for Nokia devices (updated with additional details)

Hey guys, this the debut of this section called App of the Day. You can access this by clicking on the menu called App of the Day on the top of this page. Today, I have chosen Viber as theApp of the day. I will provide information about this app and a bit of a review. So let’s start!

WHAT IS VIBER?

Viber is a VoIP app that allows us to connect with people using the app by chat or voice calls via wifi or 3G. Viber integrates seamlessly with your phone and identifies your contacts who already have Viber, so you can start communicating right away. With Viber there is no importing contacts, searching for usernames and sending out invitations. Just select a contact and connect freely!

Viber has just surpassed 100 million registered users to date. And due to that milestone, Viber decided to release new features and various platform support. The app, which essentially lets you make free phone calls, send messages or send photo messages over 3G and WiFi, is currently available on iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 7. But now, Viber extends their platform support for S40, Symbian, and Bada.

Since there are 1.5 billion S40 phones sold worldwide, Viber decided to make their app available for the most sold OS, Nokia’s Series 40. Viber will also be providing support for HD voice calls for Nokia Lumia devices.

VIBER FOR SYMBIAN

Viber is now ready for download at the Nokia Store. It works on Symbian^3/Belle devices and tested on s60v5 and s60v3 on E71 and E72. There’s still no voice call support yet for this platform but sending messages and photo is available. Viber runs on version 2.1.041.

INTERFACE

The interface of Viber on Nokia Belle is not much of a looker. It is plain and simple. Only few options available and is very limited for basic use. I just hope that Viber would release the final version in Qt format with the Belle UI.

This is the settings interface. You can navigate through some options like Invite by Mail/SMS which is very straight forward. Share on Facebook and Twitter allows you to share that you are on Viber. You can also activate your location services from the messaging interface. And you can also deactivate you device from Viber by clicking on the Deactivate button.

IMPRESSION

I was happy to know that finally Viber is out for Symbian devices. Now, it allows us to connect with our friends whose also on Viber. I was surprised because the moment I’ve signed in to Viber, messages from my friends starts to pop up from the screen. I was like how did they know that I’m on Viber? I checked on their website and found out that Viber synchs with both mobile phone number and contact list to generate communication platform become very easy. It gives a notification to your friends that you are using Viber.

The interface is not too impressive and I hope Viber will release a version of this in Qt with a Belle UI. The app version is a bit buggy. Sometimes it exits out by itself, when you click on some option sometimes it freezes. And still no support for voice calling unlike Skype of Fring for Symbian. Still i would recommend this app to Symbian users to experience Viber on your devices. I’m sure that there will be more updates for this app in the coming weeks.

You can get this app on Nokia Store or on our applications section here.

VIBER FOR LUMIA

Viber for Nokia Lumia has been available before the Symbian version was released. This app works great on Lumia running on Windows Phone 7.5 as it conforms with Metro UI of the OS.

INTERFACE

The interface of Viber for Lumia devices is really great. It conforms with the Metro UI of the Windows Phone. The navigation is smooth as always and options are also accessible anywhere from the screen. You can share a photo and chat with your friends. The apps searches contacts from your phone book and email contacts.

The settings screen shows options for the app. The options are just the same with the Symbian version. You can invite your contacts via SMS and Email. Share your Viber experience on Facebook and Twitter. You can also turn on push notifications which is not present in Symbian and turn on location services. And you can deactivate your device from Viber.

IMPRESSION

The feature of Viber app for Lumia is somewhat the same in Symbian. It doesn’t have the ability to make voice calls yet but Viber has already announced that an update is coming soon to enable the HD voice calls on Lumia devices. The app is so smooth on Windows Phone 7.5 and never had any issues using the app. I’m sure once the update for HD voice calls has rolled out, this will make your Lumia experience better. Now you have Skype and Viber on your Lumia phone.

You can get this app from the Marketplace.

VIBER FOR NOKIA SERIES 40 (Updated Sept. 14, 2012)

Its just yesterday when Viber app has finally released its version to series40 (s40) in the Nokia Store.

INTERFACE

The interface looks better than the Symbian version. I haven’t personally tested this yet so I cannot give any impression. This version still doesn’t have the voice feature yet but Viber has announced recently that voice features will be released very soon.

The Viber for S40 can be downloaded here.

Device Compatibility based on Viber support page

Symbian S60 OS that have been tested and supported with Viber:

E52, E72, 5228, 5230, 5233, 5235, 5250, 5530 XpressMusic, 5800 XpressMusic, C5-03, C6-00, Nokia N97, N97 mini

Nokia X6, Nokia 500, C6-01, C7 Astound, Nokia C7-00, Nokia N8-00, Nokia Oro, Nokia T7-00, Nokia X7-00, 702T

All Anna, Belle, Belle Refresh, Belle FP1 and FP2 devices.

Nokia S40 OS that have been tested and supported with Viber:

X3-02, C3-00, Asha 302, Asha 300, Asha 303

 

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87 Responses to App of the Day: Viber for Nokia devices (updated with additional details)

  1. can’t use my viber app..hIndi ako makaSet-up..hindi bS pWede ang 2g na network??c3 gamIt ko….

  2. pito says:

    Howa To HaD Voice Call At Viper ?

  3. metin uzun says:

    nokia n8 To HaD Voice Call At Viper ?

  4. mayo says:

    is viber available for nokia 5800 xpressmusic S60 ?

  5. saad says:

    Hi,I downloaded viber 2.2.2.1 new version I made a call was ok frist day,but on the second day I couldn’t call a message say”their is a problem with your concetion ” but I had 3G and Wi-Fi running.please could U help

    • Hi, It happened to me sometimes, When i use Viber, i access first the Internet Explorer to ensure that the data or wifi connection is alreayd connected then Ill use Viber. You can download Keep Alive app that enables the wifi even if the phone is locked. I hope Viber will update the app soon to fix some known issues. Thanks for droppin by :)

  6. Waqas says:

    please upload viber for nokia 5630 symbian s60 3rd edition fp2

  7. Rasvi says:

    Viber is available for S60 v5. I’m using in my Nokia 5230 Its good with messaging and photos attachment. But when talking about viber call still its a shit…… We have to wait think so… Let c

  8. bibix says:

    Hi I have a nokia n8 but my viber doesnt make any calls, just send messages. What can I do? thanks

    • Hi there,
      Viber hasn’t released an update yet for Symbian/Belle devices to make calls, we don’t have any information as to when it will be made available… You can use Skype calls for the meantime.

  9. Shakir says:

    Do you think it will be released for devices like Nokia E5 etc? I tried my best but I couldn’t find any link for viber which is compatible to my Nokia E5. Thanks

  10. zayed says:

    i heard that the blackberry version will be released in april , dont u think that they will unleashes them both in april , or we will have to wait farther of april?

  11. zayed says:

    http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/01/16/viber-updates-its-blackberry-app-with-a-brand-new-interface-teases-video-calling-ahead-of-april-release/

    blackberry only support msgs and picture just like symbian does , so i am asking are the symbian update will come along with the blackberry or we will have to wait farther more :)

  12. andri says:

    will viber be available for nokia E71?

  13. zachary says:

    i using nokia e71 but i download that file and install already, but it not work,can anyone help me?pls

  14. Charm says:

    Can i still recieve calls ? Im using s40 phone

  15. CarloSisista says:

    Hi, ive downloaded viber on my phone, and it happen that when im going to launch the application it will always crash. what am i going to do? my phone is 5800XM S60 V52.0.007. Please help me @NokiaRevolution

  16. helpme says:

    can nokia c3 use a viber???

    • Is your Nokia S40 supported with Viber (system requirements)?
      Posted by Viber Support 1 on 05 September 2012 07:55 AM
      Viber for Nokia S40 system requirements:

      Nokia S40 OS that have been tested and supported with Viber:

      X3-02, C3-00, Asha 302, Asha 300, Asha 303

      So answer is : YES

  17. zachary says:

    Hi , can you give me a link to download viber for nokia e71? Pls i need it

  18. amos says:

    why is it that nokia e71 doesn;t support free calls but messages and photos?

  19. Lizzoo says:

    Where can i download viber application for my nokia c3?

  20. osama says:

    i am download viber from nokia store for nokia x6 but its not working :(

  21. llaky says:

    works viber for nokia e5

  22. Francesca says:

    Hi yeasterday i reset my phone 5800 now i download again viber, and not work. I try click up symbol viber, but can’t access… why?

  23. Atikur rahman emon says:

    Ok

  24. kinza says:

    is viber available for nokia 5800 xpressmusic S60 ?

  25. ankit says:

    IS viber working in nokia asha 200????

  26. deveny says:

    hoi ik wil graag viber

  27. pareesa says:

    how can i download it in my nokia c3??????//

  28. vidad c says:

    can I install “Viber” in my nokia E71…?
    Pls give me a link to download “Viber”…!?
    I can’t download from “store”…!
    Rply qyukkkklllieeeeeeeee…….!!!

  29. gamer says:

    I downloaded viber for Nokia X3-00. But, when i open, it says: “the application access set to not allowed”. And, i was trying to change manually by going to viber appication access setting in menu to set allow addressbook for viber, but, i can’t. B/c, changing setting is not allowed for this app. So, i need help if you know how to solve?

  30. ahmedali says:

    I want viber

  31. mai2x says:

    can i install viber in my nokia E71? can i have a link plzzz

    • Rv Cuarto says:

      based from Viber site
      E52, E72, 5228, 5230, 5233, 5235, 5250, 5530 XpressMusic, 5800 XpressMusic, C5-03, C6-00, Nokia N97, N97 mini

      E71 is not listed, i think its a FP1 Symbian while E72 is a FP2

  32. rabia says:

    how to make a call from nokia xress music5800 plz tell soon

  33. arif says:

    wat the hell is going on with Nokia Asha 308?
    No software supported Niether Wats up nor Viber?
    any body can help me to find software like dis plzzz

  34. Azhar Mahat says:

    i have nokia E5 can i install viber on my cell if so pls let me know
    regards

  35. Chawan says:

    Hi I can use viber for Nokia 603???

  36. Vijay says:

    Dude., is viber absolutely compatible with 5233.., it is not able to access my addresa book even after giving permission during the initial setup.., am i missing something??

  37. Stardustaria says:

    Hello. I just installed Viber in my C3-00, but even though I am connected with a wifi connection, it still says I am not connected to the internet. I did check if the wifi is really connected, and it is. I just can’t figure out what to do. Thank you for the reply!

  38. Enas says:

    Unfortunately the ovi store dosn’t work in my country.. Is there any other way to get it? :(

  39. Enas says:

    My Nokia device model is E52.

  40. gaurav jain says:

    hey..can you send a link from where i can download viber for nokia E71…
    I tried a lot searching..
    Ended up with nothing..
    Plz help me out

  41. Adrian says:

    Hi. I just installed Viber on my Nokia C3-00. The help page of viber says that Nokia C3-00 is supported. I tried to run it for the first time. I am connected to the Internet via our wi-fi. Unfortunately, it says that there is no connectivity after entering my number a lot of times. I’m getting frustrated already. I need your help on this. Thank you!

    • Rv Cuarto says:

      Sorry to hear that, have you tried using data connection? have u updated your C3 to the latest firmware?

      • Adrian says:

        Unfortunately, I’m only on prepaid. Since my network has a unlimited text feature for 30 days even if I’m at P0.00 balance, I don’t keep any regular load with me. I already updated my C3 to the latest version :/

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