I’ve been using JoikuSpot for some time now and it’s been one of the most useful apps on my mobile phone to date. The app basically turns your phone into a WiFi hotspot running on 3G internet.
All you need to do is install JoikuSpot on your phone, run the app and select which internet connection to use (i.e. 3G). That’s it — it will then use the built-in WiFi of your phone to turn itself as an access point.
I’ve posted another tutorial here before on how to share 3G internet of your laptop to other devices via WiFi but that requires your phone to be connected via Bluetooth or USB to your laptop. With JoikuSpot, the phone itself becomes the wireless access point.
The JoikuSpot Light version is free but has limited features — only supports http/https protocol. The Premium edition is only €7 euros (down from €25) and has full functionality and security features.
The only drawback with the software is that only Nokia models are supported (or phones running Symbian v3 OS). I was hoping they’ve also do one for the iPhone, WinMo and Android. Download the lite version here.
There’s another one called Walking Hotspot but they’ve already discontinued offering a trial version so you need to buy the license before trying it out.
@abe or anyone – how does the license work? let’s say you change phones, from e71 to e72, would you have to purchase a new license again? or that’s alright for as long as you do it only once?
licensing can be a bit tricky.
@ron – I think it’s one license per phone.
Twitter: Byron
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Yep, any similar app for blackberry, or is this compatible to blackberry?
i installed this on my nokia e71 and it works just fine. I’m planning to buy a blackberry this week though, but i’m now changing my mind ‘coz i like this app.
Got it tested on my E75. Without power plugged in, it lasted 3 hours. Not bad, not bad :)
its WMWifiRouter for winmo… you can get it here http://www.joikushop.com/?action=products&mode=productDetails&product_id=265 for 23.79 EUR..
i download it … hope it work with me as well
done installed on my phone. but I can’t use it? Why? anybody could share how to use it? thanks.
Twitter: Byron
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dhors, did you see the “landing page” or landing tab on your browser? Maybe it’s supposed to be kept open.
@byron: where’s that located?
I just installed the JoikuSpot Light. Should I purchase the premium instead in able for me to connect?
does it work on a non-3G phone with wifi?? like nokia 5530 expressmusic??
Twitter: mckewlit
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I’d been wanting to get BB 9700, but after hearing bout joiku, I might be going for E72 nalang. Aside from being cheaper (read KURIPOT), I can just install this and have ipod touch for browsing instead. And I’ve heard a lot of issues regarding BIS plan with globe and smart. I’m currently in Saudi by the way, kung di dahil sa tv patrol di ko mahahanap site mo. Very useful indeed, hands down master yugatech!
@Nika – I think not working pa ito sa iPhone & iPod Touch. For Samsung & Nokia pa lang. Correct me if i’m wrong. :)
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but where to find this joikuspot?
Hi, sorry for the ignorance, but will i be charged by globe for using this program if i use the internet on my ipod touch? or surfing is for free kapag ito yung gamit? thanks!
@Jill – http://site.globe.com.ph/mobile/general_mobile_services/globe_tattoo_wifi?sid=TE1H5MuxpRcAAF772F0AAACSe
@daze – http://www.joikusoft.com/
Twitter: nikacatbagan
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@Teks: I’m using it on my e63. The iPod touch connects to it. ^_^
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Just FYI, Joikuspot is not only for Nokia Phones. I have a sony ericson vivaz pro and was able to install Joikuspot 2012 edition on it and have been using it as my hotspot. My Android 4 Tablet has no problem connecting to it. I have an LG Optimus L7 cell, this one is having a problem finding my Joikuspot hot spot. Does anybody know what settings or what I should do? Pls email me at [email protected]. Thank you.
P.S. when u download Joiku on a non Nokia phone it will say For Nokia phones only…download it anyway. It worked for me, it should work for you.
hey, i have downloaded joikuspot light on my nokia e75. It got installed correctly and i restarted my phone to complete the installation. Now i go to apps->joiku and start it. the wifi logo turns green. I can see the same wifi access point in my laptop but it comes as a “limited connection” and i am not able to connect to internet on my laptop. pls suggest the needful..thanks