More instant messaging clients with Extraplugins

Several users asked how it's possible to install and use more instant messaging clients on Nokia N9. An application called Extraplugins exactly does that.

We tell you how to get this amazing addition on your phone and take advantage of Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo, ICQ and co.



About Extraplugins and how to install them

MSN Messenger on Nokia N9

Extraplugins by coderus adds more services to Accounts. This way the user gets access to ICQ, Windows Live Messenger, Jabber, Odnoklassniki, QIP, Vkontakte and Yahoo!

No additional messenger application is needed - Extraplugin uses the integrated messaging services of the N9. This means all added accounts can be used like Skype or Gtalk. Contacts from those clients are merged with phone Contacts after first log-in.

The flawless system-integration of instant messaging is amazing. Although it can be that your list of phone contacts gets incredibly long. Sending media files isn't supported.

Extraplugins is again available in Nokia store after it disappeared for some weeks. This happened due to a mistake by the Nokia Store team which saw an unjustified risk in this application. So don't worry to install this application, it works very well and has way over 15'000 happy users. Nevertheless there are some important steps you need to follow to make Extraplugins work the right way.



1. IMPORTANT: Make sure any other 3rd-party plug-ins are deleted! If you already have Yahoo! etc. in your Accounts, they need to be de-installed.

2. Download Extraplugins from Nokia Store (or .deb-file and start setup - don't know how to do that? Read here)

3. Reboot your N9 straight after installation is completed

4. Select   Accounts, click on Add Account and select your preferred messaging service

Use instant messaging accounts

Extraplugins can be used the same way as Skype or GTalk:

1. Klick on the status menu and Availablility

2. There you can log-in to any account you have setup

3. Contacts can be found in phone Contacts - to find your MSN/Yahoo!/... contacts click options  and Show

4. Start texting to an online contact

IMPORTANT: In case you want to remove Extraplugins from your N9, make sure you delete any account first.

Select one of many messaging clients / MSN (Windows Live Messenger) / Only show certain phone contacts

If you are just looking for a possibility to use Yahoo! Messenger, have a look at QuickYM available in Nokia Store. Or try out their free version.

Download Extraplugins from Nokia Store (free)
Download .deb file in case Store doesn't work