If you downloaded the game using your PC, you can save the game file on your computer. You can also make a back up on a memory card using your Nokia device. Use Nokia PC Suite to backup the device memory and use either Mass storage or Media player to transfer your content. There are two memory locations in the device, the internal memory and hard disk drive or memory card. Only games, game saves, achievements and N-Gage Points (NGP’s) will be saved.
 

The N-Gage Showroom (on your Nokia device and on N-Gage.com) is a Nokia authorized dealer.

This will vary from country to country. To begin with, we will offer this in most of the European countries as well as Singapore and Australia. More countries will follow later. Please notice that charging on the phone bill is only possible from purchases made from your device, not from www.n-gage.com.

To download an N-Gage game via PC you will need the following:
 • Any PC that is capable of running Windows XP and has USB connection
 • Windows XP (SP1 or SP2) or Windows Vista (We are no longer supporting Win 2000 due SA pc game installer)
 • (High-speed) Internet connection
 • Fully charged, N-Gage compatible Nokia device
 • Compatible Nokia USB connection cable
 • Optionally:
  o Nokia PC Suite 6.84 or later PC software installed to PC
 

Nseries device software can be updated via PC. Follow these steps:

i. Check if you have the latest version of Nokia PC Suite (6.81 or later).
ii. Backup your device memory to your PC using PC Suite (to preserve your OMADRM activation keys, etc.)
iii. Copy your files (music, videos, documents, images etc) from the Nokia hard drive or memory card (if available) to your PC (use of USB mass storage recommended).
iv. Copy the original SISX, Java, etc. installation files for your applications, themes, etc. from your Nokia hard drive or memory card to your PC. (Do not simply copy over the installed directories/files.)
v. For other Nseries devices: Format memory card drive by selecting Tools > Memory > Options > Format mem.card > Format memory Card? Data will... > Yes (instructions also in user guide).
vi. Proceed with device software update.
vii. After the device has completely started up again, reset your device memory by selecting Menu > Tools > Settings > Phone > General > Orig. Phone Settings and enter 12345.
viii. Restore your device memory from your PC using PC Suite by selecting Backup from the PC Suite menu and then selecting Restore.
ix. Copy back your hard drive or memory card contents from your memory card or PC to your clean hard drive or memory card.
x. Re-install your applications/themes

You can download any trial game by simply clicking on the N-Gage game from the N-Gage Showroom and following the directions. If you want to download the “full” version of the N-Gage game, you need to purchase the game (following the steps on the N-Gage Showroom).
 

You can activate a purchased game indefinitely on the same N-Gage compatible device (in the event that you remove or delete the game).

You can download and install N-Gage game trials to multiple N-Gage compatible devices. For games that you have purchased, your Activation Code will only work on the device where it was first activated. If you need assistance activating your games, please contact Nokia Customer Care.

All N-Gage games are available for free downloads for trial. You can download and install the game on your N-Gage compatible device and start playing straight away. After the trial period has ended you will be prompted to buy a license to the game from the game menu directly. During the in-game purchase process you can select the license you want and also what payment method you want to use. You can use your credit card for purchasing or in some countries users can also be charge it to their phone bill. If you wish to make the purchase on www.n-gage.com you can only use international credit cards.

Once the submit button has been clicked and the order is complete it cannot be cancelled.

No, you can use the PC Installer as well. However, if you install the Nokia PC Suite it is easier to install the game.

Not on your PC, but you will need the N-Gage application on your device in order to install the game you downloaded.

You can use GPRS connection/3G Connection as well as WLAN in most cases. Please check with your service provider for information on data transfer fees related to your service plan.

Currently, N-Gage Activation Codes only work on the device where they were first activated. If you need assistance activating your games, please contact Nokia Customer Care.

Your Nokia N81 is compatible with the N-Gage™ gaming experience. With N-Gage, you can download and play high-quality multiplayer games.

Your device includes either one of the following applications:

• Discover N-Gage application - With this preview application you can get information about the upcoming N-Gage gameplay experience, try out game demos, and download and install the full N-Gage application when it becomes available
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• N-Gage application - The full featured application gives you access to the complete N-Gage experience replacing the Discover N-Gage application in the menu. You can find new games, try and buy games, find other players, and access scores, events, chat, and more. Some features may not be available at the time of software installation on your device, check www.n-gage.com for software updates.

Then your back-up files are likely lost. We recommend replacing the card and back up the game data again.

Please see the Terms and Conditions.

Yes, download and install the trial version to avoid repeating the purchase process. Note: You may be required to enter your Activation Code to continue.

Nokia will continue to announce N-Gage compatibility with a wide range of S60 Nokia devices on an ongoing basis. N-Gage compatibility is not limited to Nokia Nseries devices. Sign up for the N-Gage newsletter to keep up with the latest N-Gage device announcements.

The only cost you might incur would be through your service provider. Please check with your service provider for information on your service plan and data transfer fees.

That depends on your service plan, as well as other factors. If you download the games using your PC, you can avoid data transfer fees that may be incurred using your device.

That depends on the type of update…it’s always a good idea to back up all of your information on a memory card (or through PC Suite).

We recommend that you back up all of your information (not just N-Gage games) on a memory card, or using PC Suite.

Using your PC, you can open multiple windows and download as many games as you want, however we recommend downloading one at a time. Using your N-Gage application, you can not download another N-Gage game while one download is pending.
 

Games, game saves, achievements and N-Gage Points (NGP’s).

That depends on the type of purchase you made, and if the purchase process was completed. If you are unsure of the status- you need to contact the retailer (if it was from the N-Gage Showroom Nokia Customer Care).

You can either move information (or files) to your memory card, or PC Suite, or simply delete large files, pictures, music.

Currently, N-Gage Activation Codes only work on the device where they were first activated. If you need assistance activating your games, please contact Nokia Customer Care.

To insure that DRM Activation Codes protected content will work after the software update in the device either by NSU or the Care point, follow this recommendation. Use Nokia PC Suite to backup the device memory and use either Mass storage or Media player to transfer your content. There are two memory locations in the device, the internal memory and hard disk drive or memory card. The device software update will not affect the hard disk drive/memory card content, but any applications that were installed on the device before updating device software will need to be uninstalled then reinstalled to function properly. You may also have to refresh the music library after starting the device. For step-by-step instructions, please see the question How do I update my Nokia device software? in the Updating section of this FAQ.

Note: WMDRM protected content cannot be backed up and restored with this method, it will have to be resynchronized with the PC to work again. Depending on the content subscription, additional rights may have to be retrieved from the content provider.

Your SIM card does not impact your N-Gage games.

We have created a detailed guide of recommended steps on how to back up and restore your device data from memory. We strongly recommend you do this before updating your device firmware. Click here to view the recommended steps.

You can register for more than one N-Gage Player Name. We recommend that you use one account to take advantage of the N-Gage Points and N-Gage community features (and to keep life simple:)

Depending on the type of repair that your Nokia device requires, your games may or may not be impacted. If your Nokia device is returned and your games are not available, you may be able to simply re-install the saved game file and begin playing. If you are unable to play the game after re-installing it, please contact Nokia Customer Care.

To explore POI's in an area:

1. Select a location you wish to explore. Ensure that you have not selected an existing POI.
2. Select the menu button represented by the 3 horizontal lines. For Scroll and Click devices this is the central soft key, while for touch devices this can be found in the information area at the top of the screen.
3. Select Explore
4. Select a category
5. Select a sub category, or alternatively select Search All to include all subcategories.
6. Select a search result, then select Show on Map. The POI icon will now be shown on the map.

You can also enter a search term to search across all visible categories.

The distance is then shown to each POI found. Please note that this distance is along a straight line, not from a planned route.

We recommend that you create an N-Gage Player Name during the purchase process to make it easier to purchase games in the future, but you do not need an account to purchase N-Gage games.

With Nokia PC Suite you can backup all your game files at once.

Enter *#0000# on your Nokia device keypad.

No, you can only purchase an N-Gage game from a country where your credit card has been issued.

You need to have a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connection to validate the game license. This is a security measure intended to protect your data.

Occasionally there will be updates for the N-Gage Application. You will be notified of those update notifications when you access the N-Gage Showroom.

Nseries device software can be updated via PC. Follow these steps:

i. Check if you have the latest version of Nokia PC Suite (6.81 or later).
ii. Backup your device memory to your PC using PC Suite (to preserve your OMADRM activation keys, etc.)
iii. Copy your files (music, videos, documents, images etc) from the Nokia hard drive or memory card (if available) to your PC (use of USB mass storage recommended).
iv. Copy the original SISX, Java, etc. installation files for your applications, themes, etc. from your Nokia hard drive or memory card to your PC. (Do not simply copy over the installed directories/files.)
v. For other Nseries devices: Format memory card drive by selecting Tools > Memory > Options > Format mem.card > Format memory Card? Data will... > Yes (instructions also in user guide).
vi. Proceed with device software update.
vii. After the device has completely started up again, reset your device memory by selecting Menu > Tools > Settings > Phone > General > Orig. Phone Settings and enter 12345.
viii. Restore your device memory from your PC using PC Suite by selecting Backup from the PC Suite menu and then selecting Restore.
ix. Copy back your hard drive or memory card contents from your memory card or PC to your clean hard drive or memory card.
x. Re-install your applications/themes