The Ultimate Symbian Hacking Guide – Tools, Issues, Software & Firmware!

This simple tutorial will explain how to hack your Nokia devices Safely and Easily using the most recent version of HelloOX 2 for Symbian! I am also going to point out some precautions that you should take before and during the hacking process. Also, before you hack you  should know what HelloOX 2.0 is and if it is at all needed to actually Hack your phone.

So do you really need  Hacking and Modding your phone? The answer to this is not really straight-forward and there is always a risk with hacking your devices. In general terms you should only hack your Nokia devices that are based on Symbian OS S60 Feature Pack 1 (FP1), Feature Pack 2 (FP2) and Feature Pack 3 (FP3) if you want to bypass the restrictions set by your device’s Firmware when installing any applications, games or themes on your Nokia.

Hacking also eliminates all sorts of Certificate errors that most people frequently faces during the installation of apps and games that are unsigned. It also enables your Firmware to install many unsigned apps directly on your device.

If you already do know how to Sign your applications, games or themes and you have your Certificate and Key File with you then you can download and install the unsigned Helloox application and install it on your devices after signing it. I personally do not recommend hacking as it is usually not necessary and if you are satisfied with your current Symbian operating system’s built in feature. However, if you are certain that you want to learn how to hack and do all the advanced stuff with your phone and skip all the signing issues altogether then this tutorial is for you.

The basic question here is that – What exactly is HelloOX 2 for Symbian?

Well the basic answer is that Helloox is a standalone Symbian 3rd edition and 5th edition supported application which simply removes the security measures installed on your device by the manufacturer or network operator. Hacking your smartphone enables you to unlock some amazing hidden features (including installation of some unsigned apps), functions and security rules on your phone which may not otherwise be available to you on any stock devices.

Hacking your phone is only recommended by me if you want to install loads of applications and games that are  built to perform extremely complex functions and comes with powerful features.

HelloOX Nokia Symbian Themes

Process:

The process to successfully hack your Nokia devices is actually an one step process but it does have a  couple of pre-requisites before you can install it on your phone. The Prerequisites that I am talking about are listed below.

Prerequisites of Helloox:

Hacking through Helloox requires the Helloox 2.0 sis Installer.

Obviously! Without this file you cannot proceed with the hack at all. Something else you should know – In many other sites you may see that the installation procedure is different than us and that is because prior to version 2, Helloox – needed the installation of two different files (both FP1 and FP3 devices needed the installation of 2 files – MapDrives and Helloox, whereas FP 3 devices needed an additional patch called InstallServer) but the new Helloox version 2 (and above) only requires you to install a single file. So don’t feel confused – with this guide you are following the right and updated version!

Hacking through Helloox require your very own IMEI specific, Certificate and Key File!

If you have your developer Certificate and Key File to sign your applications already then you are ready to proceed, otherwise you will have to get your IMEI specific Certificate and Key. To get your certificate and key files you can follow the post I made about Getting Your Certificate and Key File Instantly (This is Recommended!) or if you feel confident enough – then simply sign up with this site here or on this site here to get your Cert and Key.

First Download all the files needed for hacking your Nokia symbian phone. I have provided an all in one download below:

Download All in One Signing Tools

The Download above Includes:

2 Different Signed Versions of Helloox 2.03 (latest versions).

1 Unsigned Version of Helloox 2.03 (latest version).

1 Signed version of Helloox 2.04 (beta)

ROM Patcher Plus (2 Different Versions including Lite & Full without pop up)

Install Server for FP2 devices.

A complete visual guide to hacking the 5800 XpressMusic with patches, JAF firmware flasher & other related tools.

Additionally you can also choose to only download (below) the signed & unsigned versions of Helloox only – they are direct downloads and are much small .SIS or .SISX files.

Helloox Version 2.03 Signed:

Helloox Version 2.03 Signed (alternate):

Helloox Version 2.03 Unsigned:

Helloox Version 2.04 Signed (Beta):

Lastly, I am also including some of the previous versions of Helloox which includes Helloox version 1.03, version 2.02, version 1.01 & mapdrives along with Leftup Certificate and Key files.

Older Versions

There are several precautions you should (highly recommended) take before trying to do anything related to hacking your devices. I am listing the important ones below -

Precautions BEFORE the Helloox Installation:

Fully Charge your Battery and keep your charger nearby after the charging is complete.

Stop all the running apps from your Symbian your Symbian device. Many apps do not appear on the running applications list, you can use any Symbian task managers to kill them manually.

If possible, please take a back up of your mobile using Nokia PcSuite. Make sure that you make a complete back up and once done – store it on your PC (not your phone).

If possible, make sure your Firmware version does support installing Helloox. You can do this by finding out about your firmware version using Nokia Software Updater and then Googling your Firmware version with the keywords Helloox in Google Search.

Make sure that your phone Symbian OS is running on either the 3rd edition OS or the 5th edition OS version.

Make sure that your Helloox supports your FP (Feature Pack). Helloox supports FP1, Fp2, Fp3 and FP5 Devices.

Make sure that you have all the needed files for the hacking process.

If possible, take your phone services offline momentarily during the entire installation process.

Make sure that you follow this tutorial for avoiding mishaps and accidents.

Precautions DURING the Installation Process:

Make sure you do not run any other application when doing the installation of Helloox or any of its related files.

Make sure you install the files in the correct order as described in this tutorial or guide.

Make sure you never cancel the installation of Helloox during the installation process, this can seriously hamper your phone’s features. If at any point you feel that the installation is taking a bit too much time – then wait a bit more! It will finish – trust me!

Here is a general rule of thumb – the entire process of installing Helloox should not take you more than 3 minutes in general – but there are also a very few reports that it took over 20 minutes to install completely. So do not panic if you realize it is taking you a bit more than the usual time it takes it install properly.

Hacking is really a very simple, straight forward process and most people simply needs to install Helloox 2 to get it over with. The tag “Hacking” implies something difficult but I can assure you that it is not at all complicated in any way.

The Helloox 2 Compatilibity Chart:

The compatibility of Helloox 2 depends quite a bit hon your firmware version of the Symbian OS Smartphone. I have tried to make a simple list of all the compatible smartphones that are known to work with Helloox 2:

Nokia 3250, Nokia 5230, Nokia 5320 XpressMusic, Nokia 5530 XpressMusic, Nokia 5630 XpressMusic (up to 012.020), Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, Nokia 5730 XpressMusic, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic (up to 31.0.101), Nokia 6110 Navigator, Nokia 6120 Classic, Nokia 6121 Classic, Nokia 6124 classic, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia 6290, Nokia 6650, Nokia 6710 Navigator (up to 021.013), Nokia 6720 classic (up to 12.008), Nokia 6730 classic (up to 022.001), Nokia 6760 slide, Nokia 6790 Surge, Nokia E50, Nokia E51 (up to 300.34.56), Nokia E52 (up to 021.013), Nokia E55 (up to 021.013), Nokia E61, Nokia E61i, Nokia E62, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E65, Nokia E70, Nokia E71, Nokia E71x, Nokia E72, Nokia E75 (up to 110.48.125), Nokia E90 Communicator, Nokia N71, Nokia N73, Nokia N76, Nokia N77, Nokia N78, Nokia N79, Nokia N80, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N82, Nokia N85, Nokia N86 8MP (up to 11.043), Nokia N91, Nokia N91 8GB, Nokia N92, Nokia N93, Nokia N93i, Nokia N95, Nokia N95-3 NAM, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N96, Nokia N96-3, Nokia N97 (up to 12.0.026),Nokia X6, Samsung i8510, Samsung i8910/Omnia HD and Sony Ericsson Satio/U1/U1i.

If you are lost within all the phone models listed above then here is a table showing the model numbers along with their firmware models that are supposed to work. The following chart will be updated as much as possible and it includes all the Nokia Firmware releases that are tested for Symbian hacking.

The Nokia Firmware Compatibility Chart:

Helloox 2 – What Does It Do?

So what does Helloox 2 actually do when you install it on your smartphone? Simple – it first maps your drive, allows itself to unzip the contents automatically on the virtual ROM drive (which previously was done manually), it then activates its built in file system and unmaps the drive. Once this is done it installs the root certificate which allows the device to change the built in or default set of rules.

Some Common Issues & Solutions:

Issue #1: When running Helloox, installation freezes with a display message of “Installing Root Certificates“.

Solution: In case your installation or application freezes when “Installing Root Certificates” (“Mapping drive…” -> “Unpacking file…” -> “Activating file system…” -> “Unmapping drive… -> “Installing Root Cert…”) all you have to do is cancel the existing Helloox installation and run the installer for the second time. When running the installation for the second time you will experience no such process hang ups or hung installation. Additionally make sure that no other applications/hacks/widgets are running in the background.

Issue #2: You are unable to view a specific folder while taking a particular step which involves hacking through Helloox or any of its elements.

Solution: At first you will need a good file explorer like LCG X-Plore installed on your phone. The regular File Explorers for Symbian usually do not serve the purpose. Additionally, you will need to turn on the option to view hidden folders and systems files X-Plore before accessing certain hidden files or folders. To do this successfully you will have to launch X-Plore and click “0″ (zero) OR manually go to the following location of X-Plore: Menu – Tools – Options – Show Hidden Files & Show System Folders & Show ROM Drives & Show RAM Drives. Once you are there you will have turn on all the 4 options (tick mark them by clicking the OK button).

Issue #3: I am using Nokia E51 and I have heard that Helloox 2 does not work on it yet? Does it?

Solution: Helloox works with the Nokia E51 smartphones. If you are a Nokia E51 user then you should first try Helloox 2.03. Once you have done that and you are sure that it does not work on your phone – only then – try the Helloox version 1.03. Helloox 1.03 should work with the Nokia E51 smartphones prior to firmware version v400.34.011.

Issue#4: Helloox freezes when I run the application and try to apply the patches that Helloox contains. The screen displays the following – ‘Applying Patches‘ throughout the hang-up process.

Solution: When you have realized that Helloox have frozen while “Applying Patches” you will have to cancel the operation of “Applying Patches”. To do this you will have to press (sometimes long press) the RED Call button of your Nokia device. Now change the date of your phone to February 10th 2008 and exit phone time/date settings menu. Now switch your phone’s Profile to Offline or Flight. Now, without uninstalling the existing Helloox installation of your phone, reinstall Helloox on your phone memory. Before the re-installation make sure that the new Helloox installer is signed by you, for your IMEI, by a 17 graded developer certificate (Don’t know how to get your developer certificates? – Simply follow our extensive guide to acquire your Signing Certificate easily). Once your reinstallation is done – try running Helloox and you will experience no such process hang-ups during the “Applying Patches” operation.

Issue #5: When trying to install Helloox on my device, the installation stalls with an error message displaying “Required Access Not Granted” or “Required Application Access Not Granted“. Is there a workaround?

Solution: Yes there is! This is an certificate issue and it can be easily solved. The error “Required Application Access Not Granted” occurs when the Helloox installer tries to install “Modo” – a file Explorer that comes built in with Helloox. Installing Modo is optional and if you have a similar file explorer such as LCG X-Plore or Y-Browser already installed then you can skip the installation of Modo and you will experience no such error messages while running the Helloox installer. Also, if you have signed Helloox with your own IMEI specific developer certificate then you will not face this issue either.

Otherwise, if you really want to install Modo with Helloox running side by side, you can also install Modo as a standalone application. Just download the unsigned Modo standalone app and sign it with a 17 graded signing certificate (developer cert) before installing it. After the successful installation of Modo simply run the Helloox installer and you should be able to run Helloox without any error messages regarding application access.

The basic reason for the error message “Required Application Access Not Granted” is because of your certificate’s limited capability to perform advanced operations. If you have a developer certificate from any of the 2 sites I recommended in the post about “Certificate, Key & Signing” then you should sign Helloox or Modo with that certificate and I assure you that you will not face any kind of errors whatsoever.

Issue #6: What are the differences between a “Partial Hack” and a “Full Hack“? What are they?

Solution: The difference between a partial hack as opposed to a full hack is that the partial hack only allows the firmware to be hacked through the Helloox method while the full hack means that the firmware is cross hackable with different hacking methods other than Helloox (like HelloCarbide). A full hack also allows you to switch capability checking off completely for all programs and applications and the full hack also lets you to install custom installserver.exe files on your device to define your own set of rules.

Issue #7: The Helloox application hangs up or freezes with the following message displayed on the screen “Unpacking Files“.

Solution: Simply cancel the process by clicking the Red Call Button and Restart your smartphone. Once the phone has been restarted launch Helloox again only after turning the profile of your phone to OFFLINE or FLIGHT Mode. You should then be able to install Helloox smoothly! In case you still experience a freeze – you may need to flip your default phone settings to Factory Settings (not recommended for newbies) and try again.

Issue #8: The Helloox application hangs up or freezes with the following message displayed on the screen “Installing Root Certificate“.

Solution: Simply cancel the process by clicking the Red Call Button and Restart your smartphone. Once the phone has been restarted launch Helloox again only after turning the profile of your phone to OFFLINE or FLIGHT Mode. You should then be able to install Helloox smoothly! In case you still experience a freeze – you may need to flip your default phone settings to Factory Settings (not recommended for newbies) and try again.

Issue #9: The Helloox application hangs up or freezes with the following message displayed on the screen “Mapping Drives“.

Solution: Simply cancel the process by clicking the Red Call Button and Restart your smartphone. Once the phone has been restarted launch Helloox again only after turning the profile of your phone to OFFLINE or FLIGHT Mode. You should then be able to install Helloox smoothly! In case you still experience a freeze – you may need to flip your default phone settings to Factory Settings (not recommended for newbies) and try again.

Issue #10: The installation of Helloox quits and your phone displays the error message “Unable To Install. Constrained By The Certificate” when I launch the Helloox installer.

Solution: This is a certificate issue and it can be solved if you sign your Helloox installer with your own IMEI specific developer certificate and key file.

Issue #11: The installation of Helloox quits and your phone displays the error message “Certificate Error. Contact The Application Supplier“.

Solution: This is another certificate issue and it can be easily solved  when you install a signed version of  Helloox. Depending on your phone’s firmware the signed versions I have included within the download may or may not work on your phone ( no harm in trying though!). However, if you do sign the unsigned version that I have included in the download, with your own IMEI specific Cert & Key file then it is bound to work!

Issue #12: Can I undo the Helloox hack after I have successfully hacked my phone with Helloox once? Can I uninstall Helloox after it has finished hacking?

Solution: Yes, you can undo the hack on your phone with the “Undo Hack” button, however, you cannot uninstall Helloox and  expect to keep your phone remain hacked. Once you remove the application – the hack will disappear. The applications/games/themes that you have already installed with Helloox will keep on working unless you remove them from your phone with the application manager.

Issue #13: Will the phone remain hacked after I update my Nokia firmware with a newer version using the Nokia Software Updater (NSU) software?

Solution: Depending on your phone’s model and existing firmware the hack may or may not remain intact after a firmware update, it is quite difficult to have a specific answer without knowing about your Symbian OS device and Firmware version. In most instances, the hack does remain valid and working after a successful Firmware Flash or Update but there are also reports that you may need to hack again once you have updated to a newer firmware. Check the Helloox Firmware Compatibility Chart above for firmware specific info.

Issue #14: My firmware is not listed above or I can’t seem to find it anywhere within the compatibility chart? Will Helloox work with my unlisted firmware? Can you help?

Solution: Yes I can help or at least try my best  to do so but please be sure that your firmware is not listed above. You can do a quick CTRL+F from your browser while you are browsing in this page to find your firmware version. The list is not in alphabetical order so CTRL+F really helps you to if I actually have listed your version above or not. Once you are sure that it is not there (maybe I have missed it or maybe it is new) on the chart simply let me know your firmware version along with your phone’s model number through the comment form below and I will update the chart ASAP with your firmware version and Helloox compatibility in it!

Steps After Successful Installation:

After you have completed the installation of Helloox on your Nokia FP1, FP2, FP3 or FP5 based Symbian OS smartphone you will have to run the set of features that Helloox packs as an application. I have put together a self explanatory, screenshot based tutorial to the few steps that you can and should take after successfully installing Helloox on your Nokia Symbian Phones.

Helloox Hacking Instructions

Still, please allow me to explain the steps shown on the image tutorial above – the first image shows the My Own folder where the Helloox icon appear once you have installed it successfully.When you launch it for the very first time Helloox will automatically configure itself by at first mapping the drives of your device and then by installing ROMPATCHER Plus. Finally an optional pop up window will appear asking you if you want to install Modo – I recommend you do allow the installation of Modo. After that the application will quit itself and apparently – your phone will be hacked safely!!

However, on a few FP2 devices you may need to manually launch ROMPATCHER+ from the application folder and then browse to locate Open For All. Once you are there Apply or Select the option “Open For All” and “Add To Auto”. You will notice that the red icon left to Open For All automatically turns Green to confirm that it is set to automatically start every time your phone is restarted. This allows your FP2 devices to have a mirror ROM on your RAM, allowing your device to accept and run custom security rules instead of the default ones. The custom rules can be allowing your device to skip certificate errors, turn off beep while recording any voice call with a call manager, changing your Nokia home screen etc.

Once you have finished installing Helloox 2 and have also successfully completed the steps I mentioned above – your phone will be hacked safely and it will allow you to install games, applications and themes that are unsigned without any annoying error and prompts that otherwise is built in within all Nokia smartphones.

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Chaos Inc.

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Hi, I am Ishtiaq and I'm the blogger of Nokia Symbian Themes. I have been a mobile enthusiast all my life so any questions you have regarding your mobile - I'm the person to ask.

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