Nokia’s implementation is buried but powerful. Navigate to:
Menu > Settings > Connectivity > SIP Settings
Here are the three settings you must get right:
Before diving into the settings, ensure your device is running the latest firmware (Belle Refresh or later is ideal). Symbian^3 devices utilize the SIP VoIP 3.1 implementation, which offers improved audio codecs and better NAT handling compared to older S60 3rd Edition devices.
Before editing settings, ensure the following:
After configuring the SIP profile, you must link it to the phone dialer:
Menu → Phone → Options → Internet telephone settings
Bug Alert: In Symbian^3 v1.0, if "Service status" shows "Inactive" or fails to register, reboot the phone. The SIP service thread often crashes silently.
There are two ways to make VoIP calls now: sip voip 3 1 settings symbian 3 v1 0 en full
Method A: Automatic Selection
Method B: Contact List
In the Authentication tab (part of the 3.1 spec):
On Symbian^3, having a SIP profile isn't enough; you must link it to an "Internet Telephone" profile to make calls.
If you need the actual user manual steps or a developer feature breakdown (e.g., what’s exposed in the Symbian SIP API v3.1), let me know and I’ll adjust accordingly.
The SIP VoIP 3.1 Settings application for Symbian^3 (v1.0 EN) is a utility designed by Nokia to unlock advanced Voice over IP (VoIP) configuration options that are otherwise hidden in the standard device menu. This tool is essential for users of Symbian^3, Anna, and Belle devices who need to manually configure SIP profiles for providers like Zadarma, Switch2VoIP, or VoIPVoIP. Core Functionality
Access Hidden Settings: Allows users to modify NAT/Firewall traversal and specific SIP domain parameters not visible in the native UI.
VoIP over 3G/WCDMA: Enables the "Allow VoIP over WCDMA" option, permitting internet calls over cellular data networks instead of just Wi-Fi. Nokia’s implementation is buried but powerful
Codec Management: Provides controls to prioritize or disable specific audio codecs (e.g., G.729, G.711) to optimize voice quality or reduce data usage.
Backup/Restore: Includes the ability to save entire VoIP profile settings to a text file for easy migration or recovery. Setup Guide for Symbian^3 Devices 1. Initial Configuration Configure VoIP on Nokia Devices | PDF - Scribd
To set up SIP VoIP (version 3.1) on a Symbian^3 device (such as the Nokia N8, C7, or E7), you need to configure three distinct areas: the SIP Profile, the Internet Telephone Profile, and optional Advanced Settings for 3G/WCDMA support. 1. Create a SIP Profile
Navigate to Settings > Connectivity > Admin. Settings > SIP settings. Select Options > New SIP profile > Use default profile. Profile Name: [Your Provider Name] Service Profile: IETF
Default Access Point: [Select your Wi-Fi or Data connection]
Public User Name: sip:username@domain.com (e.g., sip:123456@://provider.com) Use Compression: No
Registration: "Always on" (to receive calls) or "When needed" Use Security: No 2. Registrar Server Settings Within the same SIP Profile, click on Registrar Server: Registrar Server Address: sip:://provider.com Realm: [provider.com] User Name: [Your SIP Username] Password: [Your SIP Password] Transport Type: UDP (standard) or TCP Port: 5060 (standard) 3. Create an Internet Telephone Profile
This step integrates the SIP profile into the phone’s calling system. Bug Alert: In Symbian^3 v1
Go to Settings > Connectivity > Admin. Settings > Net settings > Advanced VoIP settings.
Select Create new service and choose the SIP profile you just created.
Once finished, a new "Internet Call" option will appear in your Contacts and Dialler. 4. Enable VoIP over 3G/WCDMA (Optional)
By default, Symbian devices often restrict VoIP to Wi-Fi. To use mobile data:
Open the standalone SIP VoIP Settings application (usually found in the Applications or Installations folder). Select your VoIP service and click Profile Settings. Find Allow VoIP over WCDMA and set it to ON. Helpful Tips
Default Call Type: To make VoIP your primary calling method, go to Settings > Calling > Call > Default call type and select Internet call.
Stability: If settings do not apply, delete the profile from "Advanced VoIP settings" first, then edit the "SIP settings" and re-add the service. Symbian SIP Setup VoIP Settings Configuration - AltoTelecom