OVI STORE is open for business

[slaxium]

I think they just preopen it to shut us up and tease us a bit.....
Yes,
In the top left corner: OVI beta

[andy_x_net]

Yes,
In the top left corner: OVI beta

BETA shuld mean it works but is limited
But i think NOKIA have dictionary of diferent kind where OVI Beta means u can look but thats pretty much all....... :D

Anyone any idea when they gonna allow us to download stuff as well?

[slaxium]

I don't have any Problems with installing apllications or games.

[andy_x_net]

I don't have any Problems with installing apllications or games.

where are u? uk dont seem to work yet

[NvyUs]

UK as been working since yesterday for me as you can see on first page i;m in UK and discovered that it had launched
.
Have you updated the firmware with the one released yesterday?

[RevdKathy]

where are u? uk dont seem to work yet

Working fine for me, and last I checked Cornwall was part of the UK. (Though I'm among those who argue against it being part of England but that's another matter!)

If it's not working, did you install the update from yesterday? It won't work unless you do, I think.

Once you've done that, click the blue 'ovi' in your menu. The apps are not yet appearing in the app manager (which may be why it is beta).

Edit - it seems to be down right now (Server crash?? Did the US just wake up?) It was working fine this morning. No doubt it will be back.

!2:30 GMT and it seems to be back. Unchanged.

[mr_bridger]

where are u? uk dont seem to work yet

try.-

http://store.ovi.mobi/?cid=ovistore-mw-bml-cat_dwnlds-acq-1-na-g0-txt

[in-effect]

i'm so glad they didn't open the store until it was worth opening.

oh, wait...

[Psymastr]

i'm so glad they didn't open the store until it was worth opening.

oh, wait...

It's not technically open, as the link on the N900 still says coming soon.

[RevdKathy]

So was it what people expected???

Bear in mind, I have no experience of 'app-stores' on other devices. I've used some of the free places for palm or java, but never really looked into 'apps' until now. I know my nephews play games on their i-pod touchs so I expected that to be what was meant. And I've seen the ads for iphone apps advetrising things like a banking widget (I've got a browser, thanks).

So I didn't really know what to expect. I'd seen people here saying they desperately wanted "High-quality professional apps". Are these those?

Cos I have to confess I'm underwhelmed. True, not being a gamer I haven't tackled the much vaunted Angry Birds yet (though the solitaire game is extremely weak and featureless). But the rest seem to be Shiny-but-pointless. I can watch a candle. And put it out with my finger... quite fun the first few times. I can spin a mirror ball... how many times? The sand art is quite fun, and the pendulum a great cure for insomnia - but neither are what I'd call major. I could live without them.

By comparison, the apps I installed from extras may be a little less shiny, but they're a lot more use.

So is this what people expected? Am I the one out of step? And will there be more and better to come - or just more of the same?

[benny1967]

It's not technically open, as the link on the N900 still says coming soon.

I clicked on it this morning accidentally (before coffe) and it took me straight to the store. No more "coming soon".

[archebyte]

why is everything 0.00 mb ???

because the file that is downloaded is a simple text file(.install) that contains details about the package, not the package itself which is downloaded later by the Applicatiion Manager. The .install file is typically <1kb (0.001 mb)

[slender]

RevdKathy. Test itunes+iphone, but thats not probably fair comparison. I even do not when comparison is fair by some people, but somehow you have to classify things in some order.

Test iphones app storage from iphone and make your conclusions after that. I do not say that it's amazing but it's quite good. Even how you can browse high quality big screenshot in end of programs info page made me go wow.

[RevdKathy]

RevdKathy. Test itunes+iphone, but thats not probably fair comparison. I even do not when comparison is fair by some people, but somehow you have to classify things in some order.

Test iphones app storage from iphone and make your conclusions after that. I do not say that it's amazing but it's quite good. Even how you can browse high quality big screenshot in end of programs info page made me go wow.

Most of my freinds drive 3 year old candy bars. I don't have any way to test an iphone. My question is, were the apps in the ovi store what you expected?

[rushman]

Hi to all,

I must be the oddman out. I can access it but keep getting
the following.

We're sorry.
The Nokia Account authentication system is currently down. Please try again later. We apologize for the inconvenience.

This comes up with both firefox and my N900.

Any ideas ?

[Watergate]

Same for me here in Denmark, Untill yesterday I accessed but now the same message come up for me

[slender]

Most of my freinds drive 3 year old candy bars. I don't have any way to test an iphone. My question is, were the apps in the ovi store what you expected?

From what I expected from Nokia? Then answer is pretty much yes. Am I thrilled or amazed..no. Should i be? I wish I could, but after using iphones app storage it raised bar to another level :D

.edit
Ohh you asked apps not storage usage experience. Yes they are nice little demos even they are not optimized as they should be optimized. Jerkyness and some of them seems to be non optified.

[Rob1n]

So was it what people expected???

It's about what I expected, yes. I'd hoped for better, but wasn't surprised at what there was. Yes, it's pretty underwhelming at the moment (apart from Angry Birds of course), but until they get the store out there, developers aren't going to submit applications.

Hopefully we'll see more useful applications arriving soon (and hopefully they fix whatever issues they currently have with access to commercial content).

[attila77]

My question is, were the apps in the ovi store what you expected?

It has been noted many times in various threads, this is a case of mismatched expectations. Just as a whole lot of people mean 'shiny and animated' when saying 'commercial grade'. Ovi is a distribution channel, it will not make software good or bad. ALL of the things there could have been put into the non-free section Extras and there would be not a single bit of difference. What people do not realize is that it's not an app store they want, but quality applications (or, to be more precise, that they have been 'trained' by Apple's precedent that AppStore equals 'apps you like').

[andy_x_net]

Finally i can aces the ovi store (still as a beta)
but only app i managed to get was Angry birds!!! (great fun fun fun)
i tryed to get some other stuff but all missing some parts
missing packages:
libqt4-gui
libqt4-opengl
anyone ide how to fix it, i mean if we can?

[romanianusa]

I want Syngic, Koffice, mms, portrait and i am SATISFIED!!

[Rob1n]

Finally i can aces the ovi store (still as a beta)
but only app i managed to get was Angry birds!!! (great fun fun fun)
i tryed to get some other stuff but all missing some parts
missing packages:
libqt4-gui
libqt4-opengl
anyone ide how to fix it, i mean if we can?

Those should all get pulled in automatically. Do you have the two Nokia repositories enabled & updated?

[andy_x_net]

Those should all get pulled in automatically. Do you have the two Nokia repositories enabled & updated?

Can u explain how please cos im not sure. Please

[Rob1n]

Can u explain how please cos im not sure. Please

Start "App manager" and tap on the title bar. From the popup menu, select "Application catalogues". Check you have listed there both "Nokia Applications" and "Nokia System Software Updates" and that they have little globe symbols next to them.

[andy_x_net]

Start "App manager" and tap on the title bar. From the popup menu, select "Application catalogues". Check you have listed there both "Nokia Applications" and "Nokia System Software Updates" and that they have little globe symbols next to them.

I do i mean i have them both with globe too. What next? Am i just gonna have to wait for update now? :confused:

[Rob1n]

That's very odd then. When you install any of the Ovi apps, the dependencies should be automatically installed as well (as long as they're in one of the configured repositories). I've no idea why it should be failing to do so for you.

[ZackMorris]

You should make sure that the catalogues aren't disabled as well. Uncheck that box if it happens to be checked.

[andy_x_net]

That's very odd then. When you install any of the Ovi apps, the dependencies should be automatically installed as well (as long as they're in one of the configured repositories). I've no idea why it should be failing to do so for you.

And now what?????????????????????
ANYONE IDEAS PLEASE?

[andy_x_net]

Missing packages:
libqt4-gui
libqt4-opengl
libqt4-phonon
anyone ide how to fix it, i mean if we can?

[noobmonkey]

Missing packages:
libqt4-gui
libqt4-opengl
libqt4-phonon
anyone ide how to fix it, i mean if we can?

Probably tried this but....

Remove the catalogues and re-add them, could just be an odd thing...

Which applications in particular are bringing these errors up (I'm aware it could be lots, but name one or two) will be helpful to know.

Has your device had the update?
Have you enabled extras dev or testing and installed anything? - could also have done something to your device.

I remember when i was installing gpodder i had a similar error (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31978&highlight=gpodder&page=9) - so i was told to remove the conflicted apps and re-install. I had installed an app from extras though :) - not suggesting it will work, but could be heading in that sort of direction if other people can't help?


(P.s. writing in red to get attention is quite annoying)

[andy_x_net]

Probably tried this but....

Remove the catalogues and re-add them, could just be an odd thing...

Which applications in particular are bringing these errors up (I'm aware it could be lots, but name one or two) will be helpful to know.

Has your device had the update?
Have you enabled extras dev or testing and installed anything? - could also have done something to your device.

I remember when i was installing gpodder i had a similar error (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31978&highlight=gpodder&page=9) - so i was told to remove the conflicted apps and re-install. I had installed an app from extras though :) - not suggesting it will work, but could be heading in that sort of direction if other people can't help?


(P.s. writing in red to get attention is quite annoying)

Sorry for red anyway all the catalogues seems to be fine and i had the update succesfuly instaled few days ago. i never used gpodder and trying to figure out what else could cause this lil issue of mine. have to mention problem is on all ovi apps since i finaly managed to instal the first one this morning (angry birds) ill try to delete and instal it again, maybe it will help

[borland]

Installation works fine for all of the apps if u download from store.ovi.com

[andy_x_net]

Probably tried this but....

Remove the catalogues and re-add them, could just be an odd thing...

Which applications in particular are bringing these errors up (I'm aware it could be lots, but name one or two) will be helpful to know.

Has your device had the update?
Have you enabled extras dev or testing and installed anything? - could also have done something to your device.

I remember when i was installing gpodder i had a similar error (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31978&highlight=gpodder&page=9) - so i was told to remove the conflicted apps and re-install. I had installed an app from extras though :) - not suggesting it will work, but could be heading in that sort of direction if other people can't help?


(P.s. writing in red to get attention is quite annoying)

btw: when i delete all catalogues, where i get them from again?

[Watergate]

I still not manage to login to my ovi account on Ovi beta. Ovi regular portal is fine. I get this: please see attached. Anyone else with the same problem?

[Rob1n]

Some people seem to be getting that, yes - if it's been like that for a while then I'd suggest contacting Nokia (there should be a support link on the OVI store site).

[Watergate]

Some people seem to be getting that, yes - if it's been like that for a while then I'd suggest contacting Nokia (there should be a support link on the OVI store site).

I already did ;) But people there told me that N900 is not currently supported however I think that the person in the support don´t know that ovi is released in beta for N900.

I told him and the support did`nt replied so far.

Cheers,

[Watergate]

Its working now ;)

[daemonfin]

Wondering when new applications and stuff is coming to ovi store... :/

[N900FTW]

Help!

I downloaded the game angry birds at ovi store and
my problem is the icon on the desktop is just showing
a blue square instead of a square with bird in the middle.

I tried to re install and restart the phone but nothing change.
Game is working fine except for the icon.

[real_per]

Help!

I downloaded the game angry birds at ovi store and
my problem is the icon on the desktop is just showing
a blue square instead of a square with bird in the middle.

I tried to re install and restart the phone but nothing change.
Game is working fine except for the icon.

Try and install another program, and see if the angrybirds icon show up after that.
It's worked for me. There seems to be some kind of bug related to icons.

[N900FTW]

I installed other program and got the same problem.
I already figure it out how to fix the problem.

I restored backup and reinstalled all program. Problem solved.

[NvyUs]

did anyone test if Carrier billing was possible with N900 in UK?
i never got chance to test it b/c angry birds was removed before i got a top up