OK this is for all of those groups of people who either love, hate, or are bias about the N-Gage.

Hopefully more will appreciate what it can do after you all read this. Just remember that

symbiamaniac was the first ever to post this.....

As a free gift from me to the N-Gage community, here are detailed instructions i've created on how to

encode and watch ANY movie clip or full length movie on your N-Gage at the highest resolution and

color quality the game deck is cabable of......First, some quick facts to make your mouths water:

1) Encode and watch Full length movies via 3gpp media format (your realone media player will play

this perfectly).

2) Average 90min movie @ highest 15 fps in stereo is only ~50mb. So stock up on mmc cards. I

heard that the N-Gage can only take mmc cards up to 128mb. Thats a bunch of BS! I've contaced

some technical sources at Nokia and they backed me up so I installed a 512mb mmc and it works

perfectly!!

3) Convert all the popular media types to play on your N-Gage like .avi, mpg, mov, ect....in minutes.

It took my p4 1.8ghz only about 10min to convert a 90min movie at max res.

4) So easy that even I figured it out....


OK enough already, life is short....how to convert:

A) You will need the following to play movies:
1) usb link provided with you n-gage
2) mmc (multimedia card) with enough space for movies ~50mb = 90min
3) Now, all you have to do is download one of two applications below:

Nokia Multimedia Converter 2.0
http://www.forum.nokia.com/main/1,6566,040,00.html?fsrParam=3-3-%2Fmain.html&fileID=2998

HELIX Mobile Producer
Sorry, i'm too lazy to provide the link....just do a search on google....Realnetworks makes it.

Nokia Multimedia converter 2.0 is a free app (thanks Nokia!!) and works just as well as HELIX

Mobile Producer (which is a 30 day trial).

B) I highly recommend the Nokia app not only because its free, but because of its simplicity. The only

other thing you need to know when converting to 3gpp format using Nokia MC is to set the fps to 15

for the highest resolution. If you're concerned about file size then, by all means go to a lower fps. The

only advantage about using HELIX (that i've seen) is that you can convert files to realmedia (.rm files).

However, its been a real pain in the you know what getting the settings right. So far i've had much

trouble converting to realmedia files and playing them on the N-Gage. It all depends on what type of

file you start out with (avi, mpg, mov, ect) and how it was initially encoded. With Nokia MC, no

matter what type of file I started out with, it had no problems converting and playing them.

C) use either of the above apps to convert your media file. again i highly recommend 3gpp format.

D) File transfer to your N-Gage is simple....
1) make sure your mmc (multimedia card, which is different than a SD card) is installed.
2) connect your N-gage to your PC via USB link
3) open windows explorer. your computer should automatically recognize that your n-gage with

mmc card installed is attached and it will show your device as an addition hard drive.
4) drag/copy your movie file to your memory card/device.

E) Now this is important!! Disconnect your N-Gage from the USB link. (game deck MUST be

disconnected in order to access the mmc).

F) open realone player, move to right tab to view contents of mmc, hit play, ENJOY!!!!


PS: praise mail is welcomed...hehe just j/k :D

*praises*

so the realone player will play this 3gpp will it? but its realplayer shouldnt it only be able to play .rm .ram?

Hi,
Thanks for this. Althought I have try it but this sounds REALLY good. I will thank you here for this REALLY helpful infor and thank you again if it works.
I have another question for you here. MP3 to AAC. I know some other user have post this but it doesnt work for me. I am trying to find a software to convert MP3 to AAC. Earlier Someone suggested iTune for PC but when I convert the MP3 file to AAC format, and they come out to be M4A format, which cant be use on Ngage. Do you know any other way to do it?
Regards.
ceks

Originally posted by audiophile
*praises*

so the realone player will play this 3gpp will it? but its realplayer shouldnt it only be able to play .rm .ram?

Thats correct, the realplayer on the ngage does play 3gpp files. from what i've experienced so far, it plays them even better than rm files.....strange, i know, but true. why nokia never made this feature known from the start, i have no idea.

Originally posted by ceks
Hi,
Thanks for this. Althought I have try it but this sounds REALLY good. I will thank you here for this REALLY helpful infor and thank you again if it works.
I have another question for you here. MP3 to AAC. I know some other user have post this but it doesnt work for me. I am trying to find a software to convert MP3 to AAC. Earlier Someone suggested iTune for PC but when I convert the MP3 file to AAC format, and they come out to be M4A format, which cant be use on Ngage. Do you know any other way to do it?
Regards.
ceks


as a matter of fact, yes i do know of such a program....the program i mentioned in my article, HELIX Mobile Producer, can convert mp3s to aac. i've done so with no problems at all....also, you can use either helix mobile producer or nokia media converter to convert mp3 to 3gpp. hope this helps...:)

Hi again!
I have downloaded the MMConverter and tried to install it. But there is a problem. There is a message telling me that "Installer User Interface Mode not Supported". DO you have any idea whats wrong? Do you have ICQ? Can I ICQ you?
Regards.
ceks

Originally posted by ceks
Hi again!
I have downloaded the MMConverter and tried to install it. But there is a problem. There is a message telling me that "Installer User Interface Mode not Supported". DO you have any idea whats wrong? Do you have ICQ? Can I ICQ you?
Regards.
ceks

You need also to install the latest the latest Java runtime environment :) Download from the Sun site here:

http://java.sun.com/j2se/downloads.html

hi guys just wanted everybody to know i posted a short film that you can download and watch....check it if you have time.

-peace :)

which java file do you need to download to be able to use this converter. there is quite a bit of downloads on that page

I have manager to install Nokia convertor. Indeed it is very easy to use. But I have to download the jave enviroment software from java website inorder to install that.
I have compaired the quailty between Helix producer and Nokia convertor. Helix producer:- better in quality, smaller in file size but screen size have to be force to 176x144, so file will look funny. Nokia convertor:- reasonable quality,bigger in file size but the screen size is perfect.
Thanks Symbiamaniac!

Originally posted by jaybadass
which java file do you need to download to be able to use this converter. there is quite a bit of downloads on that page

The file name is Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_01

I have installed the nokia converter along with the Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_01. I converted a couple of trailers (.mov files) to .3pg. They played (on my N-Gage), but with no sound! I tried converting an .mp3 to .arm and that played fine. Why won't my N-gage play .3pg's with sound? (I didn't try the Helix program because I'm using windows ME and said I need NT)

Also, after encoding with the Nokia converter my PC stopped playing ANY sound at all and I had to reinstall my sound drivers to get it to work again. What's up with that?

Hey guys, how about getting a simpsons episode made for the N-Gage and posting it up. I'd love to see it running.

Is there any links for such movies out there?

thanks ceks, i am up and running now!

Originally posted by ceks
The file name is Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_01

Ive tried to download the file but it wont let me, it just says 'page not found' every time i click on the link

Will Apple's Quicktime not do this also. All you need to do is open the movie file, click export in the menu and choose to save the resultant file as .3gp I am unable to test this as I don't have my N-Gage yet. If anyone can check it and get it to work, that would be the easiest method. You will need to have QT Pro though I think.

got nokia converter,wont change any films apart from mp42????why why why why. keeps saying error whats wrong ??help me please???

Originally posted by rederic
Will Apple's Quicktime not do this also. All you need to do is open the movie file, click export in the menu and choose to save the resultant file as .3gp I am unable to test this as I don't have my N-Gage yet. If anyone can check it and get it to work, that would be the easiest method. You will need to have QT Pro though I think.

I've tried this and it works fine. BUT, if the file you wish to convert is not fullscreen 4:3 aspect ratio, i.e. widescreen, the picture will be stretched.

could anyone post the best settings for conversion especially for the sound for the Nokia Multimedia converter. thanks alot :D

what put any film on ngage how??.download what u said and only film that convert was crappy porn off kazza lite,ive got loads of films toconvert but f?ck all will.Keeps saying error whats wrong,dont lie????, tell me what to do,(1 pisss?d off person).

:eek: Not sure where that came from?

If ya need help try being a little more specific as to what the problem is.

Whats the error message thats appears and when does it appear?

Ive just converted my first movie file and it has turned out up-side down, has anyone else experienced this and got and solutions, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Robbo

Heya
i was wondering if anyones else was gonna mention this.

The main reason i only use Helix Producer Plus is because i always get the same problem as Robbo.

I havent got a clue how to correct it, so i can only advise you use Helix

sabz sorry 4 my anger,its just that with the nokia movie converter i cant seem to convert many films,it stops when it trys to config the sound,am i doing something wrong??.Need some help with what settings to use please help,(error just says windows needs to close down)?????? HELP ME.

Try contacting Nokia Forums and seeing what they suggest. It could be something thats on your PC thats causing the problem.
Or otherwise use another converter like Helix.

Hi,

Well I've tried 3 times so far, and it won't install. I get to the point where it says installing Nokia Multimedia Converter 2.0, and gets stuck there. I've even left it like this for 8hours and still it didnt get installed :mad: any suggestions??

thanks.

dont bother to install nokia converter if u got xp home it dont work.

I got XP Professional SP1 and it does work.

ghost dog, i said xp home not pro????you n@b.

It doesn't make a difference,i just installed it on my other home box which runs XP Home Edition and it does work.

Originally posted by chaz
ghost dog, i said xp home not pro????you n@b.

LOL :D

Ghostdogs right thou. Me mates got XP home and it works on his. I reckon it must just be an item of software youve installed on your pc thats causing it, cause ive got the same problem and ive got XP pro.

Hi! For those who has the problem with Nokia Convertor, do you have the right Java Enviroment? Download it from Java website. You can get more infor from the 1st page of this thread. I have been using Helix plus and Nokia Convertor for a few weeks now on my XP home edition. I will suggest the use of Helix Plus. 1st: it is easy to install, 2nd very easy to use and the compression compared to Nokia convertor is better in both sound and visual. The file size is just a few K larger then Nokia convertor's file. But you will get a stretch. If the stretch is too much, then I will use Nokia convertor. All the best!!
ceks

Hi! I have a problem here. Do anyone know any software that convert RM or RMVB to Mpeg or to other format? and Any software that will resize RM or RMVB? Regards.
ceks

I'm having problems trying to convert mpg files using quicktime. It converts the picture ok, but it doesn't encode the sound. It simply states that "No audio will be output because this movie has no audio tracks".

Any ideas would be welcome.

@ceks ive been looking for one meself but havent found anything worth using as yet. It wouldnt be worth using anyway, seeing as the video is 176x144, itd just be major pixelated.

@jstn_hntr ive never used quicktime meself. But did u manage to get nokia multimedia converter working in the end? You have to have the latest java installed on your pc before it will install correctly. Otherwise try helix.

Originally posted by SAbz911
@jstn_hntr ive never used quicktime meself. But did u manage to get nokia multimedia converter working in the end? You have to have the latest java installed on your pc before it will install correctly. Otherwise try helix. [/B]

No, i'm running Windows XP pro and I have Java 1.4.2_01. :( Also regarding helix, I don't think I really want to spend £120 just to convert movies to watch on my mobile. Just wanted to experiment really.

I been messing about with the basic version, and I've managed to change the setting in audiance templates, simply involves changing a couple of lines in the templates xml files. Haven't figured out changing the screen resolution yet.

Ill hav a play about with helix basic as well and see if i can come up with anything of use.

@ceks

I was looking thru the helix basic folder and came across a sub folder called RealMediaEditor. From wat i can see it contains an app that allows you to split and join .rm files. Not sure if it resizes or allows you to save in different formats. I havent had a proper look at it so it might be worth checking it out.

Ok, cheers m8.

Stupid question: somebody says here that he can convert .mp3 to .arm, and that it worked well on his gage. Why it's not the same with mine? i used Nokia multimedia converter 2.0, and the only format to convert .mp3 is .arm.

Help, please, help!

I think they convert the mp3 to a realmedia format using Helix.

thanx sabz, i'll give it a try

Cheers SABz, I got Helix Producer Professional, and am converting now with the help of that Guide you made :D. 80kbs and 20fps. Havent tried on my n-gage yet, cuz vodafone havent delivered it when they were supposed to :(

Originally posted by SAbz911
I think they convert the mp3 to a realmedia format using Helix.

Kinda new with technology^^
what's helix? (really, i'm seriously don't know..) where can i get it?
and if i can convert mp3 to .arm, it means i can send my 'use to be mp3 file' via bluetooth?

thx^^

Hey
Helix is a porgram we use to convert any video type to .rm

.rm is smaller than .avi and .mpeg, and is one of the few file types that is playable on the ngage.

For more info on helix, check Here (http://www.realnetworks.com/products/producer/)

Or read the guide i posted by visiting N-Gage Films, posted at the bottom of this message.

thx sabz..^^
i've never convert anything b4.. so made this my first time..
the link u mention is this rite? http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tasci.com/

why can't i open the guide.doc..? thx^^

I just tried it and didnt hav a problem.

Stupid question, but u hav got microsoft word installed on ur pc?

ah.. maybe that's the problem..
i can't open the microsoft word and said i must re-install it..^^
haven't done it yet...^^ lolz..:D

Thanks for the infor SAbz911 I will take a look and try it. I know this question has been posted before but there is no solution for it! So I will like to ask again. Do anyone know of any software that convert MP3 to AAC?? PLease help! Thanks!
ceks

question sabz. from your guide.why not check the maintain aspect ratio option? isnt that supposed to keep it from being stretched?

now my problems. used the 3 methods to create files.
a)quicktime pro 6-worked well but no control over conversion

help
b)nokia converter beta2-doesnt install.have got latest java and switched to java vm instead of microsoft and back, both not work. error message says unable to load jvm.dll.reinstalled java over and over.crap.
c)helix producer-all files to be converted crash the program at 99%.never gotten a single file created.
any help would be appreciated.

Currently im having major problems with my PC due to shitty spyware from freeware programs such as Kazaa etc.
These spyware programs etc. can do all sorts of things to your PC and internet connection.

For example: i no longer get Google as my homepage, instead i get portal.html. And these forums take ages to load up, even thou ive got a 1mb connection.
Some of them even affect some of the software on my PC, such as Nokia MMC. Im almost positive that alot of my CPU is wasted on running these spywhere programs which prevent me from convert files and opening applications.

Its worth checking your PC for spyware, as you might find some programs will start to work again. I might be totally wrong, but at least you gotten rid of any spyware on your PC.
Try using Spy Sweeper (free trial). Click Here To Download (http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_spysweeper.html)

If that fails just try reinstalling Helix or contact the author.

quicktime didnt really work. no sound, and cannot be played by realplayer but only by pv player.

pv player question- when i use it to play the video full screen, it plays it on its side. thats fine with me but what are the settings so i can adjust the size of the vid when i create it to be optimized for the sideways view. i mean dimensions like 176x144.

thanks all.

got to www.pcpitstop.com
helps with problems norton cant fix

The fullscreen settings are 208x176.

as a matter of fact, yes i do know of such a program....the program i mentioned in my article, HELIX Mobile Producer, can convert mp3s to aac. i've done so with no problems at all....also, you can use either helix mobile producer or nokia media converter to convert mp3 to 3gpp. hope this helps...:)


How did you do that? I can't find the format in the export list.

When your selecting the file to convert make sure that the option 'all file types' is selected rather than just 'video files' etc.

SAbz

i need to know how to convert movies 4 nage btw i have windows 98 which is lame i no and nokia multimedia converter is 4 windows 2000. reply or talk on msn

Anyway I can tell the MMC to stop converting ?

The sw has the start timer but not a stop timer.

Wirelessly posted (Nokia3200/1.0 () Profile/MIDP-1.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.0)

OK this is for all of those groups of people who either love, hate, or are bias about the N-Gage.

Hopefully more will appreciate what it can do after you all read this. Just remember that

symbiamaniac was the first ever to post this.....

As a free gift from me to the N-Gage community, here are detailed instructions i've created on how to

encode and watch ANY movie clip or full length movie on your N-Gage at the highest resolution and

color quality the game deck is cabable of......First, some quick facts to make your mouths water:

1) Encode and watch Full length movies via 3gpp media format (your realone media player will play

this perfectly).

2) Average 90min movie @ highest 15 fps in stereo is only ~50mb. So stock up on mmc cards. I

heard that the N-Gage can only take mmc cards up to 128mb. Thats a bunch of BS! I've contaced

some technical sources at Nokia and they backed me up so I installed a 512mb mmc and it works

perfectly!!

3) Convert all the popular media types to play on your N-Gage like .avi, mpg, mov, ect....in minutes.

It took my p4 1.8ghz only about 10min to convert a 90min movie at max res.

4) So easy that even I figured it out....


OK enough already, life is short....how to convert:

A) You will need the following to play movies:
1) usb link provided with you n-gage
2) mmc (multimedia card) with enough space for movies ~50mb = 90min
3) Now, all you have to do is download one of two applications below:

Nokia Multimedia Converter 2.0
http://www.forum.nokia.com/main/1,6566,040,00.html?fsrParam=3-3-%2Fmain.html&fileID=2998

HELIX Mobile Producer
Sorry, i'm too lazy to provide the link....just do a search on google....Realnetworks makes it.

Nokia Multimedia converter 2.0 is a free app (thanks Nokia!!) and works just as well as HELIX

Mobile Producer (which is a 30 day trial).

B) I highly recommend the Nokia app not only because its free, but because of its simplicity. The only

other thing you need to know when converting to 3gpp format using Nokia MC is to set the fps to 15

for the highest resolution. If you're concerned about file size then, by all means go to a lower fps. The

only advantage about using HELIX (that i've seen) is that you can convert files to realmedia (.rm files).

However, its been a real pain in the you know what getting the settings right. So far i've had much

trouble converting to realmedia files and playing them on the N-Gage. It all depends on what type of

file you start out with (avi, mpg, mov, ect) and how it was initially encoded. With Nokia MC, no

matter what type of file I started out with, it had no problems converting and playing them.

C) use either of the above apps to convert your media file. again i highly recommend 3gpp format.

D) File transfer to your N-Gage is simple....
1) make sure your mmc (multimedia card, which is different than a SD card) is installed.
2) connect your N-gage to your PC via USB link
3) open windows explorer. your computer should automatically recognize that your n-gage with

mmc card installed is attached and it will show your device as an addition hard drive.
4) drag/copy your movie file to your memory card/device.

E) Now this is important!! Disconnect your N-Gage from the USB link. (game deck MUST be

disconnected in order to access the mmc).

F) open realone player, move to right tab to view contents of mmc, hit play, ENJOY!!!!


PS: praise mail is welcomed...hehe just j/k :D

Is it worth to buy an ngage?Are the 3d graphics good?Are they like playstation 1 or lower?

Ta,you are posting this in the wrong thread.Check out www.allaboutngage.com

Look, i really need some help..... all i want to do is put vidios onto my n-gage. the software provided with the n-gage is so rubbish....cld u please help?

Thanks for the infor SAbz911 I will take a look and try it. I know this question has been posted before but there is no solution for it! So I will like to ask again. Do anyone know of any software that convert MP3 to AAC?? PLease help! Thanks!
ceks

hey there ceks, i think winamp converts to acc files. go to options, preferences then cd ripping, then click he encoder tab at the top and u can change the output file to whatever u want

hope this helps mate

ive done all of the above, nokia media converter, java etc and its went well
ive converted a couple of small funny mpeg clips i have had on my computer which i downloaded from the net and played them on my ngage, which went well
but how can i put a film on the ngage? how do i put it on my hard drive or how do i get it from dvd to convert it..... am i being thisk or what?
cheers
william

I need a registration code for Nokia Multimedia converter 2.0.......

I am downloading the program from a site ?can't remember where? but can't get the code without registering with nokia (which seems to be taking forever for them to reply to me)

Can anybody help me with this???? PLEASE!!!!!!!!

((I am currently downloading on a mates PC, to burn the program to CD, to take home because my PC dosn't have the net!))

Hai i downloaded the Multimedia Converter 2 and installed its working nice

the clarity is too bad it compresses my mp3 files nicely but there is a problem when i converted my mp3 files the format to which it is converting is not 3gp but some amr and amb or so

please help me i am new to this
i plan to buy a nokia n-gage please advice me

OK, I installed everything I need for the Movie Conversion process. I have one BIG Problem. I'm trying to save the DVD I'm playing as a file on Windows Media Player, but it doesnt let me. Can you even make a DVD into a file?
Thanks

which java file do you need to download to be able to use this converter. there is quite a bit of downloads on that page

I use XP Home, without Java and have just encoded a 350MBavi to 32MB without a hitch. I am very impressed. It works flawlessly.

I used Nokia Multi-media covertor 2.0 and had no problem getting serial number.

So I used the nokia one and converted a music video I had, the vid quality was ok but the sound was terrible considering I have the mp3 of the same video on the phone also....

It was at 12.2 AMR, if i try the WB AMR i get no sound...

Any ideas?

I am also having problems with registering on nokia's site, so i can't get the converter. If anybody could either give me their username and password on that nokia's site or if they can give me a direct link to the converter without any registering or smth like that.
Thanks in front.

I am also having problems with registering on nokia's site, so i can't get the converter. If anybody could either give me their username and password on that nokia's site or if they can give me a direct link to the converter without any registering or smth like that.
Thanks in front.
The convertor might be freeware but the username and password procedure is there for a reason,so don't ask about it here.

Sorry about the username and password thingy.
I got a few other questions.

1) Why is the music composer when started always sending an eror message. Is this on all of the n-gages or just on mine.
If so how to fix the problem.

2) Another thing. When downloading games from various sites sometimes i download a rar. file which cannot work, why are this kinds of files even egzisiting then. Or some kind of blz. or somthing they don't work either. Is the solution some kind of emulator or what plz. help.

3) Finnaly about the nokia converter. Why can't i register on their forum. Without this I cannot download the fricking program, and i really wanna watch films on n-gage. Does anyone have a solution.???

*praises*

so the realone player will play this 3gpp will it? but its realplayer shouldnt it only be able to play .rm .ram?

do you have to be a company to download nokia multimedia 2.0? is it otherwise illigal?

hmm...nice about the movie stuff.

nd i think more than quality nd file size...the movie shud look decent on the screen...thats what it should be worried about.

so nokia convertor getz a point up from my side.


I tried sending Mp3 directly to my QD with da ngage pc suite.It converts mp3 to wave format and thus reducing da song's quality.

How bout some format supportable by ngage...yet with a better quality than wave ??? if u guyz come across any soln. for that...plz let us know.

Thanks for the guide! It worked perfect for me!
Just one thing, how do I get the movie in fullscreen? Can it be done using Nokia Multimedia Converter?...
Thanks all!

undefinedHai i downloaded the Multimedia Converter 2 and installed its working nice

the clarity is too bad it compresses my mp3 files nicely but there is a problem when i converted my mp3 files the format to which it is converting is not 3gp but some amr and amb or so

please help me i am new to this
i plan to buy a nokia n-gage please advice me

I converted the videofile without any problems, but when I copied it into my MMC and tried to play the file with QD the player gives a system error. And after I booted my phone, the file was gone. I think it's my MMC, because it gives all kinds of errors (like disconnects itself, a kamikaze MMC :/ ).

hey there ceks, i think winamp converts to acc files. go to options, preferences then cd ripping, then click he encoder tab at the top and u can change the output file to whatever u want

hope this helps mate
i need help darren with pimpincity.com still got to help me out here :rolleyes: