NStarter by Nomiel
Please note that this app is unsigned. You must sign it yourself before you can install it (please don’t post here asking me to sign it) using this guide or similar.
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It seems like private developers are more and more productive lately as we’ve been seeing several great apps popping up from all over the globe. Of course most of them are delivered to us unsigned which poses a problem for those who of you who still haven’t gotten the hang of the signing process. Beyond that, Symbian Signed is experiencing all kinds of problems lately so getting a developer certificate isn’t always easy anymore. If you’re in the majority though and signing an app is something that is now second nature, I have a great new utility that you’re really going to love.
NStarter is an awesome little utility by the Russian developer Nomiel that - in a nutshell - gives you 12 new hotkey shortcuts that will launch any app on your device with a simple (simultaneous) press of two buttons. The app also includes one additional little treat; integrated reboot functionality that can be assigned to any shortcut. (Note that reboot does not yet work on the E50)
The only setting in this app other than shortcut assignments is enable/disable autorun. Of course to take full advantage of NStarter you’ll want to leave autorun enabled.
NStarter uses the [pen] key (or shift key on full-keyboard devices) along with keys 0-9 and # or * for the launch shortcuts. If you use another app that utilizes one of those shortcuts I recommend leaving it blank. For example, I use both [pen] + * and [pen] + # for other apps so I have not assigned them as you can see above. Beyond that, operation is self-explanatory. Simply select the shortcut that you would like to assign, find the app that you would like to assign to it, and press OK.
You can use this wonderful little utility to launch any installed app on your device from any screen; not just the standby screen. NStarter runs completely in the background and takes up very little RAM so it is great for any device. Also worth mentioning, there is a 13th static shortcut ( [pen] + C ) that will bring NStarter to the foreground.
I’ve seen plenty of people comment that they would love to see additional shortcuts on their S60 3rd devices. If you’re one of those people, then join me in thanking Nomiel for this great app!
UPDATE: This version (1.01) is confirmed to be incompatible with the N95.
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UPDATE: Download link updated to v1.02.
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UPDATE: Download link updated to v1.03 - Change log:
1. Added changing of writing language by pressing hot key. Changing works everywhere, not only in input boxes. Language changes between selected language and English in cycle. Tested on E60, E61.
2. N95 now supported. (tested on sw version 11.0.026 and 10.0.018)
update: found a bug: to activate new language you must reenter editor field.
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UPDATE: Download link updated to v1.04 - Change log:
1. Fixed bug with Pen-menu opened after changing language in editor field.
2. Added option to switch bluetooth on or off.
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UPDATE: Download link updated to v1.05 - Change log:
1. Fixed bluetooth switching
2. Added profile switching
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