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Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:33:00 GMT

Could somebody tell me which operating system the Aino runs on please?

I want to signup to Fring which allows the user to make cheap international calls, but in the FAQ @ http://www.fring.com/fringout/faq/, it states that only Nokia Symbian S60, iPhone & Android devices are supported. Does the Aino run on any of those?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Dr_Chris — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:40:15 GMT

No, I'm afraid not.The Aino runs only on the proprietary, Java operating system.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Annie — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:50:41 GMT

No The Aino™ runs a Java based platform, you may also see it called A300.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:02:31 GMT

Oh...that's not what I wanted to hear although I suspected as much because in many Aino reviews I read while searching for info, the specs indicated the OS as "Other".

Thanks anyway (and to Annie too).

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Dr_Chris — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:20:41 GMT

There are other apps you can use on Java phones for cheaper calls, such as Minifring, Nimbuzz, FreeCalls and others.Have a look on Getgar.com and on the Playnow/SE website.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:49:41 GMT

Yes, I looked at those already. But, haha...here's the problem. My girlfriend who lives in Thailand has the same Aino phone as me, but she lost her PC-to-phone connector, so I gave her mine. So now I don't have any means of transferring an application to the phone.

There are several companies in the Netherlands that offer cheap international calls by first dialling premium rate numbers (0900 numbers), but I've read horror stories of people being charged exhorbitant sums which don't match the charges advertised on the respective websites, so I'm a bit wary about using them.

I really prefer companies that don't require a program to be installed in order to make calls.

I shall persevere.;)

Thanks anyway.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Dr_Chris — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:03:19 GMT

You can download applications directly from your phone's web browser or via Bluetooth from your PC, if your PC is enabled for this.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:20:09 GMT

That's a thought, at least as far as downloading apps from the web.

But I have a barebones version of the Aino unfortunately which doesn't include the Bluetooth accessory. I lumbered myself with a two year subscription to T-Mobile in the Netherlands which included a gratis phone, but I didn't look closely at the specs when I signed up. So I was rather disappointed when I opened the box to discover that it only included a set of headphones, a battery and a charger and the PC connector.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:30:15 GMT

I don't think there is such thing as a "bluetooth accessory". The Aino is equipped with bluetooth, the only thing you will need is a PC with bluetooth too.

BTW .. how do you think to be able to use a VOIP connection without installing VOIP software on your mobile phone? Minifring is a good option (I haven't used it on the Aino yet, but I use it on my HTC).

Another suggestion: don't be so bloody dutch and BUY that cable ;-). It's an investment of a few euros and you will recover your investment with the first VOIP call you make to Thailand...

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Dr_Chris — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:00:01 GMT

You can't make voice calls using minifring on Java phones such as the Aino.In fact, you would be hard pressed to find any VOIP client that works on SE Java phones, although it's theoretically possible since there is an option for SIP settings in some of these phones.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:43:39 GMT

Well, like I already mentioned, I have a barebones version of the Aino which doesn't include the Bluetooth unit.

Actually, I use Rebtel at the moment which doesn't need any installation on either the phone or my PC. But I like to have an alternative in case I ever need it.

Of course I'll need the cable to connect the phone to the PC, but I've just returned from three months holiday in Thailand and right now, I'm flat broke.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:47:04 GMT

Yes, that's correct.

But for the benefit of everyone concerned, check out http://www.rebtel.com/ It doesn't require any software installation on the phone and you can also make calls using a landline.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:24:51 GMT

If you talk about "bluetooth unit" it's as if you expect a "thing", an object, that you can unpack and connect. Bluetooth is a feature, a function, just like radio, wifi, etc. .

If you are referring to the bluetooth headset (I suppose you do), or "BT handsfree" als Sony Ericsson calls it, you only need that item if you want to make handsfree phone calls.

It has nothing to do with communicating with your PC through bluetooth in stead of a USB cable. So I don't quite understand the link you seem to make between not having the bluetooth headset and not having a USB cable - you can connect Aino to your PC without USB cable through bluetooth, whether you have the Bluetooth headset or not. The bottleneck is your PC, which of course needs to have the bluetooth feature too.

Thank you by the way for the Rebtel link, very useful!

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:03:19 GMT

I'm a bit confused here.. earlier in this topic you suggest to get Minifring. Now you say Minifring doesn't work with Aino.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Dr_Chris — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:35:18 GMT

I meant Minifring doesn't allow VOIP calls on Java phones, such as those made through Skype, but it does allow text calls, i.e., chat.Other apps such as Nimbuzz, allow voice calls at discounted rates,but only over the mobile network and not the internet(VOIP).Of course it all depends on the deal available at the time.

Re: Which operating system does the Aino use?

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:05:00 GMT

Yes, I must admit I was a bit confused there for a moment. I did actually think that the bluetooth headset was required in order to allow the phone to communicate with the PC. I shall have to check my motherboard setup to find the BIOS setting because Bluetooth doesn't appear in Win XP Pro Control Panel at the moment. Thanks for the tip

Here's a list of other free, or cheap call providers which I discovered yesterday: http://www.getdialing.com/index.php/services/review_list/ Voxofon (near the foot of the page) looks interesting from my point of view because they have a similar setup to Rebtel i.e. you don't have to install anything and you don't need the PC to be on in order to make calls.