Python S60
Installation

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Assumes cell phone is S60-based and that you know how to install applications to the phone.

Here is an overview of installing Python.

Python Installation

  1. Here to determine which version of Python can run on your phone.
  2. Here to download Python and PythonScriptShell.
  3. Here to sign the PythonScriptShell.
    • The requested IMEI number is the phone serial number displayed by typing *#06#.
    • You should receive an email confirmation in a few minutes, followed by another that contains a link to the signed PythonScriptShell.
    • Open the emailed link and save the signed application as PythonScriptShell.sis
  4. Install Python runtime to E: (memory card). For a Nokia phone, use Nokia PC Suite Application Installer.
  5. Install PythonScriptShell to E: (memory card).
  6. Open the applications folder and locate the Python.  

 

Copying Python files to Phone

  1. Installing Python on E: should create a viewable directory named Python.
  2. For a Nokia phone, use Nokia PC Suite File Manager and copy and paste the py file into Python.
  3. Alternatively:
    • zip the py file (in Windows, use Send To)
    • send zip file to the phone, it should be received as a message
    • open zip file in message application, extract to Python.

 

Running Python

  1. Navigate to the Installations directory.
  2. Open Python.
  3. Choose Options and Run Script.
  4. Select the py file to run.