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Fixing Certificate Errors On Symbian Mobile Phones

Symbian PhoneIf you use an Symbian S60 3rd edition based mobile phone (Nokia N-Series phones like N73, N95, N80, N91, N80 and E-Series phones use Symbian S60v3 as OS) you must have encountered the very common certificate errors like 'Certificate Expired' or 'Certificate Error. Contact Application Supplier' while installing themes or softwares on your phone.

Nokia Certificate Error

The errors are caused because of the security measures introduced into the new version of Symbian Series 60 mobile operating system disallowing installation of old applications and invalid certificates, however bypassing this security feature and fixing these certificate errors to install themes and softwares is very easy, simply follow the instructions below:

  1. Open you mobile main Menu.
  2. Navigate to Settings -> General -> Date and time
  3. Now change the year back one year.
  4. Fix Certificate Error
  5. Now install the application.
  6. Don't forget to change date back to original.

If the above does not solve the problem goto Application Manager > Options > Settings and set "Online Certificate check" = Off and Software Installation = All.

UPDATE: If you own an older phone you might receive the following error:

"Installation security error. Unable to install"

To solve this error and install application/Theme navigate to Tools -> Options -> Setting -> Software Installation and change setting to On.


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Worked

I stopped getting the certification expired error

I tried both steps on E71 and still getting certificate error.

Hi! Those steps used to work on my Nokia E71. Unfortunately I recently had some problems with my phone and had Nokia reformat it and upgrade the OS. After that, I can only install a few hacks. On some programs, I continue to get the same certificate error message. Can you recommend anything else?

Please help.

2nd option given worked!

I tried doing the second option mentioned above and it worked. Thanks a lot. I was desperately trying to install a reader and couldn't until today.

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great !!!

thanks a lot man...cool way to fool the system :)

did not work!

i am using a nokia n76 fone user. and it DID NOT work. still getting the same answer. certiicate error. please help. tried the 2 options already.

Its not working in my Nokia E66

i been try many times to do all the step into my new phone - Nokia E66, but it's not working , i'm still getting the errors ...... Why ?

Anybody could help, pls send cooments to: met_pherson@yahoo.com

Thanks !

the same for me on nokia

the same for me on nokia n95: both solutions don't work, do you have any clue?

please tell me more at superjamie972@hotmail.com, thanks

the same for me in nokia e63.

the same for me in nokia e63..any idea? ceetee_a@yahoo.com im so desperate to install my software..

Same for me

Hey I got same problem and still have solution .....I tried all option... did u solve the problem...if u did then please let me know on talktoronak@yahoo.co.in....
Thanks

:(

im using my n81 but it doesnt work :( stilll prompting

hmm..

im using a nokia 5320 xpress music, tried two options and it still didn't work. pls help.

EI..

just want to ask f you solved this prob already? have the same problem and the insructions stll doesnt work for my cp..

same error in n80

i have done everything but couldn't solved. I have also singed up to symbiansign.com but couldn't pass through they require pub .I.d if want to sign for free then we will have submit them 1 application(sis file) at a time to sign them by themself.Any ideas for my n80.to fix the error.Reply on tariquesaleem7868@gmail.com

problem not solved

Oh please help me.
It didn't work on my phone(nokia 5320)
I've tried both options and still get the same: "Certificate Error"
Please help me.
Email me if you know the solution to my problem.
daniel14_emma19@yahoo.com
Thank you very much

Hi..............................

my problem in my n6120 classic is certificate error. but when i read your column and follow the 2nd steps.....
it's GREAT...it's really works! i can download themes anytime!........god bless and continue your great great job

not working :(

i still get the certificate error and iv tried the two steps given im using a samsung I8510 (INOV8)
can someone help me???
shah-g_786@hotmail.com
thanx

still not working

i still geting certificate error and i hv tried more times whenever i m installing Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0.sisx this software it showing the error so plz help me out plz plz mail me the solution in my mail id.

DHIRAJ.ALWAYS4U@GMAIL.COM
THANX

please help..

still dont work for my n95... please email me. your answer... fritz_cruz06@yahoo.com.... thank you very much...

my phone is n95 , firmware 31.01.017 ..... i did the two method..but still. it doesnt install the core player

Thanaks a lot . it really

Thanaks a lot . it really worked

Thanks

Thaknhs a lot

not working

it not working.i can`t install some themes,help me.

fuck all!!!!!

hi guys i hav same problem for all E-serious bcoz they are updated os u can try trail ver....

not working!

hi i own a nokia n96 - 3 and i have tried both your suggestions. if i get the warning 'expired certificate' turning the date back fixes this problem... But when i get the error 'certificate error contact application supplier' nothing seems to work to fix this! If you can help pls email me at: theJasonator@live.com.au

in n73 i have tried both

in n73 i have tried both steps,nothing works,the first one was applicable in some apps.but on f many applications both of them failed.any suggestions??reply me at-rishavgaddar@gmail.com

n 73 certificate error

n 73 certificate error
i have n73 ver 4.0812.4.2.1
plese help me
thank you

not working...still need some help..

to admin...

nokia e63 user...got probs with installing some symbian application like certificate error. can i have someone who has an idea bout this probs..pls help me fix it...

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