I just turned my Samsung Galaxy S II into a Netphone. Soon, any Android phone can be turned into one.

October 13, 2011

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With the Netphone 701 and the Samsung Galaxy Y Netphone Edition out in the market, it seems that next question is rather obvious. What’s next for Netphone and SmartNet? A couple of tech savvy Internet friends have actually been suggesting that SmartNet, the “wonder app” that makes Netphone possible should be available for download so that any Android phone can be turned into a Netphone.

Well, just last night I was able to get my hands on a file called SmartNet.APK which I installed onto my Samsung Galaxy S II. The results were astounding. Yep, SmartNet installed. I just turned my Samsung Galaxy S II into a Netphone (I’d like to call it Samsung Galaxy S II Netphone Edition). It’s exactly what I wanted — using my current Android device to connect to SmartNet.

So here it is, a glimpse into the plans of SMART. Pure connectivity in merging a telco with Android completely. Next up, other platforms and so much more. =)

Technical FAQ:

Can I change the number that’s assigned to my Netphone? In this version, not yet. You can in the next version of SmartNet. Right now I’m using my prepaid Netphone number but it works fine when it is installed onto my Galaxy S II with a different SMART SIM.

In this case why should I still consider the Netphone 701 / Galaxy Y Netphone Edition? Because if you look carefully at the plans, it’s still cheaper to get these if you want some of the Netphone action. My plan with SMART is over 8 years old and the current plans offered today are actually much better.

What exactly gets installed? The SmartNet APK file installs Netphone Messenger, the Global Directory access, Social Stream, and the FX Messaging (installed to the SD card). You need to download the Locate app separately, as well, it is a separate app after all.

Comments

16 responses to “I just turned my Samsung Galaxy S II into a Netphone. Soon, any Android phone can be turned into one.”

October 13, 2011

EdZee

Nice! I also want to convert my SG5 to Netphone if possible. Can I ask where to get Smartnet.APK? Thank you.
October 14, 2011

RyeV

I want!
October 19, 2011

Louie

Such a teaser, Please share the APK! the more user the better we enjoy it
October 20, 2011

Jed

Where’s the APK file???
October 21, 2011

Jayvee Fernandez

The version I have is not the commercial release one. Soon!! 🙂
October 23, 2011

rd

just give the apk file hehe stop teasing bro. haha i already tried the apk from netphone 701 but seems not compatible with galaxy s2 coz it keeps on FC. please send me your set of apks haha i really want to try netphone. 🙂
October 26, 2011

Jed

Yehey!!! Got the apk of smartnet……..
October 26, 2011

Jayvee Fernandez

where did you get it?
October 26, 2011

Alvin

Can you share it please!
November 14, 2011

Steve

Hi. Please send the Galaxy Y apk at spv_softwares@yahoo.com
November 19, 2011

Jed

@Steve: I’ll send it to you in a moment
November 20, 2011

Jayvee Fernandez

@Jed that one you have is the old version. There’s a new one.
November 23, 2011

Nat Tiongson

Willing to try it on a diff android phone, pls share the apk at demonwind76@yahoo.com
November 25, 2011

Jed

@Nat Tiongson: I’ll send it to you

or download at this link

http://www.mediafire.com/?99u81r6wv465n4s
November 25, 2011

Jed

@Jayvee Fernandez: I have a new one, smartnet.apk.

I had post the link previously. But anyway here is the download link of the new apk.

http://www.mediafire.com/?99u81r6wv465n4s

Could we compare the smartnet.apk of yours?
December 2, 2011

Fedoran

Played with my Nexus phone and I now have the SmartNet running. Hmm, just wondering though if there’s a separate apk for Net Setting, it’s the Safe Browse Widget on Netphones. Coz I think access to SmartNet on phone under Safe Browse is free, right? Or should I say, I want full Netphone access on my Nexus. Hehehe.