How to Install Putty on the Nokia N73

If you have to run a server, having Putty installed on your mobile phone can be invaluable. Before you begin, it is worth making sure you have the latest firmware version of the N73 from Nokia. You can check which version you are using by typing *#0000#. My current version is V3.0638.0.0.1. Unfortunately you need to use Microsoft Windows to do this. Putty may work with the older firmware version but I can’t check this.

  1. Download the correct version of Putty for Symbian OS
  2. Deactivate Signed only applications
  3. Install Putty

1. Download the correct version of Putty

I have installed Putty version putty_s60v3_1.4beta1_20070303. The previous version did not work on my phone. Unzip and transfer the .sisx file to your phone. I copied it to my mini SD card but you may be able to use bluetooth wizardry.

2. Deactivate Signed only applications

This version of Putty is unsigned and so we must make sure your phone will allow the installation of unsigned applications. This can be done by going to the Menu->Tools->App.Mgr, pressing Options and then pressing Settings. Change the Software installation tab from “Signed Only” to “All”. That’s it.

3. Install Putty

Now just use the File Manager to go to where you saved the .sisx file and click on it. Putty will then be installed.

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