Recently there have been an increase in Android users. Most people have forgotten about another operating system named ”Symbain”. This operating system is basically used in Nokia phones. I myself own a symbain based phone.Like androids symbian also supports many cool apps which are fun to use.
In this article I will show you how you can convert your symbian phone into a HD webcam through a simple application named “EpocCam Pro”.
Market Description
EpocCam Pro transforms your phone into High Definition webcam. Experience the best quality HD video. Compatible with Skype, MSN Live Messenger, YouTube and many other applications. Always carry webcam with you while traveling. Save money and environment. Requires PC running Microsoft Windows XP or newer (Support 64-Bit OS). Note: Connect your phone to PC/Laptop in Ovi Suite Mode.
Supported Resolution:
*320×240 *352×288 *640×480 *720×480
*720×576 *HD720p
Transform your phone into High Definition webcam compatible with Skype, Windows Live Messenger, YouTube and many other applications
Requirments:
1. symbian phone
2. PC/laptop
3. Data cable to connect
You can download epoccam pro from the following link =>http://www.umnet.com/downloads/download-wait.aspx?StyleId=softwareQ16860,
just register to download
It includes 2 files
1.kinoni epocam prov1.01.sis
2.epoccam windows installer
How to use
First copy the .sis file into your phone.Now install the epoccam windows viewer by using the epoccam windows installer file.Now all u have to do is connect your phone to your Laptop/Pc through a data cable.Connect your phone in ovi suite mode.After that run the epoccam app in your phone.After that u can view yourself in the epoccam windows vierwer that u installed previously on ur computer,and adjust the view of the camera as per your want.After that u can video chat easily and comfortably without any problems.I have been using this app since a long time and it’s quite fun to use.
Please let me know through ur comments about ur experince through this cool app,and my shortcomings as this is my first article. Thanks.
This article is written by Abhishek Dobhal. He is a Staff member of asianhackers.com. doing comp.sc. engg. from World institute of technology. If you wish to write for us, kindly check this.
Um, hi…I got a little problem. The app works with S60 phones, and mine's a X6, which is one of the S60 phones….Yet, I'm getting an error and can't install the app.
Hi Kristian,
Can you please specify the error you are getting? 🙂
hi
i own and e71 and it says "Certificate not valid contact application owner" it isnt working :\
yeah me too?? can this be fixed?
Me too 🙁 Certificate error
Guys I would love to get a screenshot to find a fix. 🙂
when i download the file i only get the file 4 mobile but not for pc????
This is just for Symbian phone re..
Nice article and works like a charm with my N8. How do you choose the target resolution? Mine always says 640×480. Where do you specify resolution options?
gr8 article abhishek……..i was looking for such an application.
Any such app for iphone at appstore would cost a lot of dollars. Thats irritating 🙁
Hello, it's really great features in it. Thank you so much for given worthy article on here 🙂
I was searching for this since long. I tried Mobiola but it was a demo version. Thank you very much
i am very pleased to know that my article helped u..
Oh, this sure looks like fun! Great that now our phone can double as a webcam! Haha…
thanks for your comments,i really do appreciate that.
Lots of phones have these types of features these days..it makes it so easy to do live videos.
"Black Seo Guy "Signing Off"
For long time I'm searching for such an app. I will test it on my nokia 5230 and will come back with results. Cheers!
alecs:Yeah give it a try,it's worth it..and it's really cool app..
I once owned nokia 5530. Must say symbian was nice. But then came an apple into my life. Since then, never looked back ;p
Thanks for the post buddy.
Hey Abhishek, Thanks for the share.Anyway, Does this application use the front cam or the rear one?
Thanks!
I have tested this app on nokia5233,it only has a rear cam..and it was working good on that..not sure about the front cam..
Pretty nice article on converting symbian phone into a HD webcam !! Thanks for the share buddy !! 🙂
thanks bro..will come up with some new articles..
A very useful article for Symbian users! Thanks Abhishek!