Why You Should Try Delight Custom Firmware and Unsigned Apps on Your Nokia E7
Available: Delight custom firmware for the Nokia E7, for faster E7 and installation of unsigned apps
If you are a proud owner of a Nokia E7, the unique smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard and a stunning display, you might be wondering how to make the most out of your device in 2023. The official support from Nokia for Symbian devices has ended long ago, and the Nokia Store is frozen with no new updates or apps. However, there is still a way to revive your Nokia E7 and enjoy its features with more speed, performance, customization, and functionality. The answer is Delight custom firmware.
Available: Delight custom firmware for the Nokia E7, for faster E7 and installation of ‘unsigned a
Delight custom firmware is a modified version of the original Nokia Belle operating system that runs on your Nokia E7. It is created by a team of passionate Symbian developers who wanted to push Symbian beyond what most people have ever expected of it. Delight custom firmware offers many advantages over the stock firmware, such as more system disk space, more free RAM, less bloatware, more optimization, all patches and updates already in place, the ability to install unsigned apps, and more customisable UI components than you could ever imagine.
Unsigned apps are applications that are not signed by Nokia or any other trusted authority. They are usually created by independent developers who do not have access to official certificates or keys. Unsigned apps can offer some features or functions that are not available in the official apps, such as downloading YouTube videos, accessing hidden folders, fixing expired certificates, etc. However, unsigned apps cannot be installed on Symbian devices without bypassing some security checks or applying some patches.
In this article, we will show you how to install Delight custom firmware on your Nokia E7, how to install unsigned apps on your device with Delight custom firmware, and some examples of unsigned apps that work well on your device. By following this guide, you will be able to enjoy your Nokia E7 with more speed, performance, customization, and functionality than ever before.
Features of Delight custom firmware for Nokia E7
Delight custom firmware for Nokia E7 is based on Belle 111.040.1511, product code 0591821. It is cooked by huellif and freaxs_r_us, two members of the Delight team who have also created Delight custom firmware for other Symbian devices such as Nokia N8, C7, X7, etc. Delight custom firmware for Nokia E7 has many features that make it superior to the stock firmware. Here are some of them:
More system disk space and free RAM
One of the main problems of the stock firmware is the limited system disk space (C drive) and the low free RAM. This can cause your device to run slow, crash, or freeze. Delight custom firmware solves this problem by removing unnecessary files, apps, and widgets from the system disk, and by optimizing the memory management. As a result, you will have more than 200 MB of free system disk space and more than 100 MB of free RAM after installing Delight custom firmware on your Nokia E7. Less bloatware and more optimization
Another problem of the stock firmware is the presence of bloatware, which are apps or widgets that are pre-installed by Nokia or the network operator, but are not useful or wanted by most users. Bloatware can take up valuable disk space, consume battery power, and slow down your device. Delight custom firmware removes most of the bloatware from the system disk, such as Nokia Social, Nokia Maps, Nokia Store, etc. It also removes some unnecessary animations, transitions, and effects that can affect the performance of your device. Instead, it adds some useful apps and widgets that can enhance your user experience, such as File Browser, Battery Monitor, Clock Widget, etc.
All patches and updates already in place
One of the benefits of Delight custom firmware is that it already includes all the patches and updates that are needed to make your device run smoothly and securely. For example, it has the latest Qt libraries, which are essential for running many Symbian apps. It also has the latest modded camera app, which improves the quality and speed of the camera. It also has the latest security patches, which fix some vulnerabilities and bugs in the system. You don't need to worry about updating your device manually or downloading any additional files. Delight custom firmware takes care of everything for you.
Ability to install unsigned apps and customize UI components
One of the most exciting features of Delight custom firmware is that it allows you to install unsigned apps on your Nokia E7. Unsigned apps are apps that are not signed by Nokia or any other trusted authority. They can offer some features or functions that are not available in the official apps, such as downloading YouTube videos, accessing hidden folders, fixing expired certificates, etc. However, unsigned apps cannot be installed on Symbian devices without bypassing some security checks or applying some patches. Delight custom firmware does this for you by using ROMPatcher+, a powerful tool that can apply patches to modify the system behavior. With ROMPatcher+, you can install unsigned apps without any hassle.
Another feature of Delight custom firmware is that it allows you to customize many UI components of your device, such as icons, fonts, colors, themes, menus, etc. You can change the look and feel of your device according to your preferences and tastes. You can also use some mods and hacks to tweak some settings and options that are not normally accessible to users. For example, you can increase the volume level, change the keyboard layout, enable landscape mode for all apps, etc.
Additional apps and modules for backup, restore, resolver, updater, proxy browser, Python, etc.
Delight custom firmware also comes with some additional apps and modules that can make your life easier and more convenient. For example, it has a backup module that can backup your contacts, messages, settings, etc. to a memory card or a cloud service. It also has a restore module that can restore your data from a backup file in case of a disaster. It also has a resolver module that can fix some common errors and issues that might occur on your device. It also has an updater module that can check for new versions of Delight custom firmware and update your device automatically.
Delight custom firmware also has some other useful apps and modules that can enhance your user experience. For example, it has a proxy browser module that can allow you to browse the web anonymously and securely using a proxy server. It also has a Python module that can enable you to run Python scripts on your device. Python is a popular programming language that can be used for various purposes such as automation, data analysis, web development, etc.
How to install unsigned apps on Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware
Now that you have installed Delight custom firmware on your Nokia E7, you might be wondering how to install unsigned apps on your device. Unsigned apps are applications that are not signed by Nokia or any other trusted authority. They are usually created by independent developers who do not have access to official certificates or keys. Unsigned apps can offer some features or functions that are not available in the official apps.
However, unsigned apps cannot be installed on Symbian devices without bypassing some security checks or applying some patches. Delight custom firmware does this for you by using ROMPatcher+, a powerful tool that can apply patches to modify the system behavior. With ROMPatcher+, you can install unsigned apps without any hassle.
Here are the steps to install unsigned apps on your Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware:
What are the requirements and precautions for installing unsigned apps
Before you install unsigned apps on your device, you need to make sure that you have the following requirements and precautions:
- A Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware installed. You can check the version of your firmware by dialing *#0000# on your device. - A memory card with enough free space to store the unsigned apps and their data. You can check the available space on your memory card by going to Settings > Data mgr. > Memory. - A USB cable or a Bluetooth connection to transfer the unsigned apps from your computer or another device to your Nokia E7. - A backup of your important data, such as contacts, messages, settings, etc. You can use the backup module of Delight custom firmware to backup your data to a memory card or a cloud service. You can also use Nokia Suite or other third-party software to backup your data to your computer. - A good battery level on your device. You should have at least 50% of battery power before installing unsigned apps. You can check the battery level on your device by pressing the power button briefly or by looking at the battery icon on the top right corner of the screen. - A stable internet connection on your device. You might need an internet connection to download some unsigned apps or their dependencies from online sources. You can use Wi-Fi or mobile data to connect to the internet on your device. How to use ROMPatcher+ to apply patches and bypass security checks
ROMPatcher+ is a tool that can apply patches to modify the system behavior of your device. It is already installed on your Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware. You can find it in Menu > Applications > Tools > ROMPatcher+. ROMPatcher+ can help you bypass some security checks and install unsigned apps on your device.
Here are the steps to use ROMPatcher+ to apply patches and bypass security checks:
- Open ROMPatcher+ on your device. You will see a list of patches that are available for your device. Some patches are already applied by default, such as Open4All, which allows access to all system folders, and InstallServer, which allows installation of unsigned apps. - To apply a patch, tap on it and select Apply from the pop-up menu. A green tick will appear next to the patch name, indicating that it is applied successfully. - To remove a patch, tap on it and select Remove from the pop-up menu. The green tick will disappear, indicating that it is removed successfully. - To apply or remove all patches at once, tap on Options and select Apply all or Remove all from the menu. - To make a patch auto-start when you turn on your device, tap on Options and select Add to auto from the menu. A blue star will appear next to the patch name, indicating that it is added to auto-start list. - To remove a patch from auto-start list, tap on Options and select Remove from auto from the menu. The blue star will disappear, indicating that it is removed from auto-start list. - To exit ROMPatcher+, tap on Options and select Exit from the menu. How to find and download unsigned apps from alternative app stores or sources
Unsigned apps are applications that are not signed by Nokia or any other trusted authority. They are usually created by independent developers who do not have access to official certificates or keys. Unsigned apps can offer some features or functions that are not available in the official apps.
You can find and download unsigned apps from alternative app stores or sources, such as Opera Mobile Store, Symbianize Forum, Daily Mobile Forum, etc. These app stores or sources offer a variety of Symbian apps and games that are not available in the Nokia Store or other official app stores.
Here are the steps to find and download unsigned apps from alternative app stores or sources:
- Open a web browser on your device, such as Opera Mini or UC Browser. You can find them in Menu > Applications > Internet. - Go to the website of an alternative app store or source that offers unsigned apps for Symbian devices. For example, you can go to https://mobilestore.opera.com/ for Opera Mobile Store, https://www.symbianize.com/ for Symbianize Forum, https://dailymobile.net/forum/ for Daily Mobile Forum, etc. - Browse or search for the unsigned app that you want to download. You can use keywords, categories, ratings, reviews, etc. to - Tap on the download link or button of the unsigned app that you want to download. You might need to agree to some terms and conditions or enter some verification codes before downloading the app. - Choose a location to save the app file on your device or memory card. The app file will have a .sis or .sisx extension, which indicates that it is a Symbian installation file. - Wait for the download to complete. You can check the progress of the download by looking at the notification bar on the top of the screen or by going to Menu > Applications > File mgr. > Downloads. How to sign unsigned apps with your own certificate and key
Unsigned apps are applications that are not signed by Nokia or any other trusted authority. They are usually created by independent developers who do not have access to official certificates or keys. Unsigned apps can offer some features or functions that are not available in the official apps.
However, unsigned apps cannot be installed on Symbian devices without bypassing some security checks or applying some patches. Delight custom firmware does this for you by using ROMPatcher+, a powerful tool that can apply patches to modify the system behavior. With ROMPatcher+, you can install unsigned apps without any hassle.
However, if you want to install unsigned apps without using ROMPatcher+, you need to sign them with your own certificate and key. A certificate and key are files that contain information about your identity and authority as a developer. They can be used to sign apps and make them trusted by Symbian devices.
You can obtain your own certificate and key from some online services, such as OPDA, Symbian Signed, etc. These services will generate a certificate and key for you based on your device's IMEI number, which is a unique identification number of your device. You can find your device's IMEI number by dialing *#06# on your device.
Here are the steps to sign unsigned apps with your own certificate and key:
- Go to the website of an online service that offers certificate and key generation for Symbian devices. For example, you can go to https://www.shoujizu.net/en/ for OPDA, https://www.symbiansigned.com/ for Symbian Signed, etc. - Register an account on the website and log in with your username and password. - Enter your device's IMEI number and other details as required by the website. You might need to wait for some time for the website to process your request and generate your certificate and key. - Download your certificate and key files from the website. They will have a .cer and .key extension, respectively. - Transfer your certificate and key files from your computer or another device to your Nokia E7. You can use a USB cable or a Bluetooth connection to transfer the files. - Install an app signing tool on your Nokia E7, such as FreeSigner, SignSIS, etc. You can find them in Menu > Applications > Tools > Signer. - Open the app signing tool on your device and select Options > Settings from the menu. - Select Certificate and Key from the settings menu and browse to the location where you saved your certificate and key files on your device or memory card. Select them and press OK. - Select Options > Add task from the menu and browse to the location where you saved the unsigned app file on your device or memory card. Select it and press OK. - Select Options > Go! from the menu and wait for the app signing tool to sign the app file with your certificate and key. - A new signed app file will be created in the same location as the original unsigned app file. It will have a _signed suffix in its name, such as App_unsigned.sisx -> App_signed.sisx. Examples of unsigned apps that work well on Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware
Now that you know how to install unsigned apps on your Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware, you might be wondering what kind of unsigned apps are available for your device. Unsigned apps are applications that are not signed by Nokia or any other trusted authority. They are usually created by independent developers who do not have access to official certificates or keys. Unsigned apps can offer some features or functions that are not available in the official apps.
There are many unsigned apps that work well on Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware. Here are some examples of them:
YouTube Downloader: a handy app to download YouTube videos in various formats and resolutions
YouTube Downloader is an app that allows you to download YouTube videos in various formats and resolutions on your Nokia E7. You can choose from MP4, FLV, 3GP, MP3, etc., and from 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, etc., depending on the quality and size of the video. You can also choose to download only the audio or the video part of the YouTube video. You can also download multiple videos at once, pause and resume downloads, and manage your downloaded videos in a library.
YouTube Downloader is an unsigned app that can be installed on your Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware. You can download it from https://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=1193874 or https://dailymobile.net/forum/index.php?topic=100799.0. You can also sign it with your own certificate and key if you want to install it without using ROMPatcher+.
Opera Mobile Store: an alternative app store that offers a variety of Symbian apps and games
Opera Mobile Store is an app store that offers a variety of Symbian apps and games that are not available in the Nokia Store or other official app stores. You can find apps and games in various categories, such as social, entertainment, productivity, education, etc. You can also browse or search for apps and games by keywords, ratings, reviews, etc. You can also download free or paid apps and games from Opera Mobile Store.
Opera Mobile Store is an unsigned app that can be installed on your Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware. You can download it from https://mobilestore.opera.com/. You can also sign it with your own certificate and key if you want to install it without using ROMPatcher+.
WhatsApp Fixer: a patch that fixes the expired certificate issue of WhatsApp on Symbian devices
WhatsApp is a popular messaging app that allows you to send and receive text, voice, image, video, and document messages with your contacts. However, WhatsApp has stopped supporting Symbian devices since 2016, and the official WhatsApp app for Symbian devices has an expired certificate that prevents it from being installed or updated on your device.
WhatsApp Fixer is a patch that fixes the expired certificate issue of WhatsApp on Symbian devices. It modifies the date of the WhatsApp app to make it valid and installable on your device. It also modifies some settings of the WhatsApp app to make it work properly on your device.
WhatsApp Fixer is an unsigned app that can be installed on your Nokia E7 with Delight custom firmware. You can download it from https://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=1216748 or https://dailymobile.net/forum/index.php?topic=102900.0. You can also sign it with your own certificate and key if you want to install it without using ROMPatcher+.
X-plore: a powerful file manager that allows access to hidden and system folders, zip/unzip files, send files via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, etc.
X-plore is a file manager that allows you to access and manage all the files and folders on your device and memory card. It has many features that make it superior to the default file manager of Symbian devices. For example, it allows yo