News
10.08.2010
New 
FuelLog version released. Now with graphics and based on Python version 2.0. Compatible with all Symbian 3rd and 5th edition smartphones.

02.03.2010
FreeMinMon - the inclusive minutes monitor is released. Estimates the usage of inclusive minutes and inclusive texts/SMS in the current accounting period.

Python for S60

About Python for S60

Python for S60 is the implementation of the Python programming language for mobile phones with the Symbian S60 operating system. The implementation of Python for S60 (PyS60) has been developed by Nokia. Meanwhile PyS60 is maintained at the Symbian Foundation, the organization that maintains the open-source Symbian operating system.
The apps from MD-Soft are developed for aphones with the Symbian versions of 3rd and 5th Edition.
To run programs that are based on Python for S60, the Python for S60 runtime has to be installed in addition to the app.

Python for S60 versions

Currently the Python for S60 runtime is available in two relevant versions:
  1. Python for S60 2.0.0
  2. Python for S60 1.4.5
Both Python for S60 versions can be installed on the same device simultaneously. Apps requiring Python automatically load the correct Python version.

Comparison of the Python for S60 versions


2.0.0
1.4.5
Compatibility
All Symbian 3rd and 5th Edition smartphones, because Symbian Signed
Only Nokia and Samsung Symbian 3rd and 5th Edition smartphones
(Different versions because of manufacturer specific signing.)
Installation drive
Any
(Phone memory or memory card. Python and apps can be installed on different drives.)
Python and apps must be installed on the same drive
(Apps from MD-Soft must be installed to phone memory.)
Touchscreen support Yes Limited
(Not all user interface elements, lists functionality limited.)
Scrollbars in lists Yes
(But sometimes drawing issues making list content unreadable.)
No
(Lists cannot be scrolled on touchscreen devices.)

Apps from MD-Soft

Which app from MD-Soft depends on which Python for S60 version?
All apps will be ported to Python for S60 version 2.0.0 in the future.

App
Python for S60 version
Python 2.0.0 since program version
Shorten
2.0.0
0.20.0008
FuelLog 2.0.0 2.00
Birthdays 1.4.5  
FreeMinMon
1.4.5  

Download Python for S60

Download the Python for S60 runtime
Version 1.4.5
Version 2.0.0
for all S60 3rd and 5th Edition mobile phones (1 MB)
  • On some Nokia mobile phones the Python installation is started automatically via the system application Software update, (in menu abbreviated SW update) when running an app that requires the Python runtime the first time.
  • Sometimes the PIPS library has to be installed as well (PIPS library, 1 MB).

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