Nokia N8: How To Use The Ovi Store
By Phil Barker on November 17,
 2010 at 00:00,

The Nokia N8 is capable of great things, but you'll need to download more apps to get the best out of it. If you're confused about how to use the Ovi Store, then join us after the cut, where we'll be explaining all you need to know...

As soon as you get your Nokia N8, there should be a link to the Ovi Store on one of the widgets on one of the three home pages. The icon is a little blue bag, with Ovi written on it. If it's not there, and you want to add it, simply check out our Nokia N8: Ultimate User Guide to find out how to configure your home page.

The Ovi Store can also be launched from the main menu, simply press the menu button, and then click on the little blue bag icon.

Nokia N8: Ultimate User Guide

The first time you use Ovi, you'll have to download the app. Click on the icon, and follow the instructions onscreen to get started. You'll also have to register, but this is both free and easy to do.

Once you're signed in, you're ready to start browsing for apps and games to download. As default, the Ovi Store shows recommended apps, but it's also possible to view by type – simply click Categories, and then pick from Applications, Games, Audio and Video and Personalisation.

If you get confused at any point, simply press the Back button on the bottom right of the screen. If you get really lost, click Store Menu, and then either Store Home or Store Categories – letting you start again.

To download an app, simply click on it, and then press Download. Once it's downloaded, it'll install automatically. You can then either launch from the Ovi Store, or continue browsing.

Whenever you download a title, the app will be saved in Account. You can head back there if there's a paid for app you need to download again.

To find the app on your Nokia N8, simply press Menu, Applications, and scroll down to your newly installed app. If you want to add a shortcut to your Nokia N8's homescreen, check out our Nokia N8: Ultimate User Guide. If there's anything else you'd like to know, please leave a comment and we'll try and create a tutorial to add to our ultimate guide.

Confused? Check out our Nokia N8: How to use the Ovi Store photo gallery below:

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  • Lucas

    could you guys please find out how to solve the problem with Ovi store after a hard reset on N8 (that you cant download the ovi store and install it again) This would be very usefull and looking at the forums would result in a lot of people coming to your site to get the answer.

  • rachid

    can You please explain how to configure lotus note on N8. Thanks

  • Chak

    Create a new account with another cell number, you will be able to download the application again, I did the same!