MobileAdda lets you access BIGADDA while you're on the go. You can also network with your phone book contacts better. All you need is a phone that supports Java applications and a WAP/GPRS connection (wireless data plan). A great way to stay connected to the BIGADDA buzz anytime, anywhere!
REQUIREMENTS
You need a GPRS/WAP compatible mobile phone.
You need to activate GPRS/WAP on your SIM Card. Please contact your service provider to activate WAP/GPRS on your SIM card.
Simply send ADDA as an SMS to 55454 and we will send you a link to download MobileAdda. Or you can go to your phone browser and go to http://wap.bigadda.com/download
The General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a value added service that allows Mobile Phones to be used for sending and receiving data over an Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. Simply put, GPRS is like an internet connection for your phone. You will need GPRS to access both BIGADDA WAP site and to use MobileAdda. Please call your Mobile operator and ask how you can activate this service and the charges involved to do so.
Well, not yet. It currently works close to 200 phone models. But, we are hoping to make it available for most handsets soon. For list of supported devices :
click here.
The average size of MobileAdda could be about 150-175 KB depending on your phone.
COST
Yes! However, you have to make sure that you have a wireless data plan (GPRS connection) to download and use Mobile BIGADDA. Typically, mobile phone service providers provide this service for a fee, so be sure to check the same with your service provider.
Don't hesitate to send invites to your friends on their mobile number, the SMS will be sent to your friend on your behalf by BIGADDA and it comes COMPLETELY FREE to you!
DOWNLOADING
You will need a GPRS (WAP) handset and a GPRS (data) connection from your mobile operator.
Simply SMS ADDA to 55454, we will send you a link to download it via SMS. You could also go to http://wap.bigadda.com/download and download it.
Depending upon your phone model you will find Mobile Adda in the 'phone main menu', 'games folder', 'applications folder' or 'my own folder'. Just click on the MobileAdda icon and you are ready to use MobileAdda
REGISTRATION/ LOGIN
No, simply use your Mobile number and password to log in.
Existing users need not sign up to MobileAdda again. You can use your existing user name and password to login using MobileAdda. You will only need to verify your mobile number and sync it against your profile id.
No your Mobile number is maintained strictly confidential and will not be revealed to any body not even to your friends on BIGADDA. Refer to our Privace Policy for More
The Terms of use is a set of guidelines on how users need to conduct themselves on BIGADDA. This is to ensure that no one violates acceptable norms of behavior on BIGADDA.
Verification helps us confirm your mobile number. This is to ensure that only you and no one else can use your number to login to BIGADDA.
This is ensure that all unverified numbers gets purged from the system and is made available for syncing with other profiles if the user so desires.
You will receive an sms from 55454
The SMS being pushed to you is dependent on operator networks, congestion in the networks may result in the sms not reaching you. You can always request for a new sms verification code to be sent.
Sms CODE to 55454, to get a new verification code or choose "Resend Activation Code" from menu Options in your MobileAdda Client.
The next time you open MobileAdda it automatically takes you to the screen where you need to enter the verification code. This screen will also have the rest of the registration page if you are a new user.
We take this data from you so that your friends on BIGADDA can recognize and add you to their network.
The email address is optional for registrations through mobile. But it helps to have an email address in case your friends want to reach you while you are not logged in to BIGADDA. BIGADDA can also send you updates on its features and services from time to time.
Just click on the forgot password link and we will generate anew password and send it to you.
Next time onwards, select the remember Password option on the login screen password. To directly log in to your account choose the Automatic Login option
If you select 'Yes' the application will allow you to Invite all your friends on your Phonebook to join you on BIGADDA at one go. You will have to choose the friends you want to send the invites to before the application can send the invite to.
You can also set permissions of MobileAdda so that you don’t get these prompts again. For permission settings refer Installation procedure.
BROWSING
The 'options' key is your one stop access to all activity on MobileAdda. The menu will change according to which tab you are the options on FreindZ will be different from that on ContactZ and will have activities related to friends.
Use the Joystick to switch between tabs. There are 3 tabs : My Dashboard, FriendZ and ContactZ. FriendZ are your friends on BIGADDA, ContactZ are your phonebook contacts and my dashboard will display summary of all your new activities.
You can use the number keys on your phone to navigate within a menu. Every Item on the menu will have a number against them to choose that item just press the corresponding number on the key pad. For e.g to access Profile on the options menu simply click on options and press 2 on your keypad. Type "11" to send a text scribble to a friend while on FriendZ tab.
HOME
Yes
Click on options and choose 'Update profile photo' option and upload your photo either by directly clicking and sending or by choosing a saved photo from your phone gallery (These features will function only if your handset supports).
Use the Joystick to switch between tabs. There are 3 tabs : My Dashboard, FriendZ and ContactZ. FriendZz are your friends on BIGADDA, ContactZ are your phonebook contacts and My Dashboard page will display summary of all your new activities.
Let your friends know what you are doing at that moment by updating the status message. Simply click on status and you will be taken to the update profile screen where you can update your status in 'My Status'
It is the total number of views you have got on your profile. It is not clickable and is only an information for you.
In this ticker you will see latest users on BIGADDA who have visited your profile.
Go to Options and select View shout outs to see the shout outs you have received.
SEARCH and INVITE
Go to the FrindZ tab, click on options and select 'search Profile'. Click on 'Search by' and select one of the options- you could search by Name, Friend of friend, city, educational institute etc.
No, we do not have this facility at this point of time.
Yes, you can send an invite to your friends on their Mobile number. Go to the ContactZ tab you will see all the entries on your phonebook. Click on Options and select 'mark several'. You can now select the friends from your phone book you want to send an invite to. After you have selected the friends click on 'options' and then click on 'Send Invite' We will send your friend an sms with your invitation and help him register on BIGADDA. These invites you send to your friends on SMS are absolutely FREE to you.
To be able to see the ContactZ tab you need to have allowed MobileAdda to read from contacts – this is the first screen you will see when you login to MobileAdda (Please select 'yes' on this screen).
To select your friends one at a time, go to My Dashboard and select 'options' select 'invite friends' and then select 'by phone number'. You can now send invites to your friends on their mobile number
Go to the FreindZ tab, click on options and select 'search Profile'. Click on 'Search by' and select one of the options- you could search by Name, Friend of friend, city, educational institute etc.
In case you choose to search by educational institution, You will see all the people from your school who have updated their profile with their school name. (It is important that you update your profile information with school, college, work place information, so that your friends can find you on BIGADDA.)
SCRIBBLES
Simply click on the "scribbles" link on your Dashboard or go to 'Options' on the Dashboard and click on 'view scribbles'
Simply go on the 'freindZ' tab and select the friend you want to scribble. On pressing the center key it will open up the text scribbles screen. You can activate T9 by clicking on options and selecting 'Activate T9'. To send emoticons(smileys), use down arrow of your joystick to select your emoticon.
A private scribble is a scribble only you and the sender can see. Suppose you send a scribble to your friend 'A', only you and Friend 'A' can see this scribble.
After you finish typing your message go to options and select Send and choose the option 'Private'. Even Photo/Audio scribbles can be sent as "Public" or "Private"
Go to 'FriendZ' click on 'options', select 'send' and select the type of scribble you want to send them.
These will be a part of the Scribbles page.
Do not worry we will be sending you an image that is compatible on your phone. We convert the file type that your friend sends to a file type that is supported by your phone.
Go to 'FriendZ', you will see the groups you have created. By default all users get added to the group called Friends. Select your group name, click on 'options', select 'send' and select the type of scribble you want to send them.
Every user on BIGADDA can set a privacy option whereby only his/her friends can scribble that user. You need to be a friend of that user in order to send them a scribble. Simply click on the 'Add as friend' link and invite them to be a friend.
You can report the user for sending abusive content. Click on 'options' and select 'report abuse'. Our screening team will review it and take the necessary action. We encourage you to please report any such content or activity as this will help us keep BIGADDA 'clean'.
PROFILE
Click on options and choose 'Update profile photo' option and upload your photo directly by clicking & uploading or by choosing from saved photos from your phone gallery. (This feature will be available only if your handset supports).
Yes
Updating 'my profile' helps other people to search and find you on BIGADDA. It helps specially to get in touch with old friends who you have lost contact with. Also helps in like-minded people to get in touch with you. You can update information about yourself on the various tabs named Social, Lifestyle, Education and Profession. In social you could write a little about your self in about me, tell people your likes and dislikes in 'Lifestyle' . Simply use the Joystick to switch between tabs
Go to Dashboard, select 'options', click on Profile and then select 'Update Profile'
For friends go to 'FreindZ', Focus on a particular friend go to "options", select 'Friends' and select 'View Profile'. For other users, Select user, go to "options" and select 'View Profile'
FRIENDS
Boss is your friend on BIGADDA who you can ask any of your questions. Just write him a scribble and he will reply
Go to the profile of that user and click on Block friend.
Go to the profile of that user and click on Remove as friend
You will have to decide that. You could view the profile of this user and then decide. If choose to add him/her as a friend click on Accept other wise click on decline
Go to the FreindZ tab, click on options and select 'search Profile'. Click on 'Search by' and select one of the options- you could search by Name, Friend of friend, city, educational institute etc.
No, we do not have this facility at this point of time.
Yes, you can send an invite to your friends on their Mobile number. Go to the ContactZ tab you will see all the entries on your phonebook. Click on Options and select 'mark several'. You can now select the friends from your phone book you want to send an invite to. After you have selected the friends click on 'options' and then click on 'Send Invite' We will send your friend an sms with your invitation and help him register on BIGADDA. These invites you send to your friends on SMS are absolutely FREE to you
To be able to see the Contactz tab you need to have allowed MobileAdda to read from contacts this is the first screen you will see when you login to MobileAdda (Please select 'yes' on this screen).
To select your friends one at a time, go to Dashboard and select 'options', select 'invite friends' and then select 'by phone number'. You can now send invites to your friends on their mobile number
Go to the FreindZ tab, click on options and select 'search Profile'. Click on 'Search by' and select one of the options- you could search by Name, Friend of friend, city, educational institute etc.
In case you choose to search by educational institution, You will see all the people from your school who have updated their profile with their school name. (It is important that you update your profile information with school, college, work place information, so that your friends can find you on BIGADDA.)
By adding friends to groups you can manage them better. Send group text scribbles, shout outs etc. You can Add friends to groups at the time of sending them a friendship request or when you accept an add friend request from a friend. You can also shift friends between groups by selecting 'Move to group' in 'friends' in 'options' in the FreindZ tab.
PHOTOS
Go to Dashboard, click on 'options' and select upload photos. You can either click and upload or browse form your phone image gallery and upload.
You can choose the gallery where you want to save the images. You could also create a new Album for example 'mobile' to share the photos you clicked with your phone camera.
Yes all photos you click from your phones camera are saved into your gallery.
No we currently do not support that functionality.
Go to Dashboard, select 'options', go to 'preferences'
Every Screen has related Tips that keep scrolling on top. To read them all click on the Help menu in Options.
In case you have any specific queries do send an email to our customer care cell.
Please mention your
1. Mobile number/ user name,
2. Handset Type (Nokia/Motorola etc),
3. Phone model (6600, N72, Motorockr, P1i etc) and
4. Mention where you faced a problem - WAP, SMS or Mobile Adda and detail out the problem
Please send the mail to
mobilehelp@bigadda.com, we shall revert back at the earliest