Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What type of Mobile handsets support Rotana Player?

  2. Is there more than one version of Rotana Player?

  3. Is the content on Rotana Player for free?

  4. How often is the content on Rotana Player changed?

  5. How can I update the content ?

  6. I keep on getting "Connection Error"

  7. I downloaded the content but I can't find it on my mobile

  8. I downloaded the content but can't seem to store it for use on my mobile

  9. I downloaded a video content and can't seem to view it again or store it on my mobile

  10. Can I send the Rotana Player to another mobile handset via Infrared or Bluetooth?

  11. How can I delete the application from my mobile?

  12. Will I lose the content if I delete the application?

     
  1. What type of Mobile handsets support the Rotana Player?
    There are  two Rotana Player applications, Symbian and Java, which can reside on Nokia 60 Series with Symbian operating system. For a complete list of compatible mobiles click here.
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  2. Is there more than one version of the Rotana Player?
    There are two versions, the Arabic version and the English version. To obtain the Arabic version click here, or send an SMS with the word AROTANA to the specified short code according to your country.
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  3. Is the content on the Rotana Player for free?
    The Rotana Player application and the content preview are free of charge. However, if you want to save the content you have to pay the applicable fees. Please refer to the Billing information to view the items’ prices.
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  4. How often is the content on the Rotana Player changed?
    The content is updated on a weekly basis. It is updated automatically when the Rotana player is activated, or manually when you press the "Update" option in the options menu.
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  5. I clicked on an item to download but I didn't receive the content?
    This could be due to technical difficulties from your service provider's side, please try again. You are not going to be billed for a failed download attempt.
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  6. I keep on getting "Connection Error"?
    This could be a result of your GPRS connection or because of your mobile setting. Please call your service provider's customer care division.
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  7. I downloaded the content but I can't find it on my mobile?
    The content is accessible at all times in the Rotana Player under "My Archives".
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  8. I downloaded the content but can't seem to store it for use on my mobile?
    Go to "My Archive" and click on the item you want to view. Go to options, and click save. Select the folder you wish the content to be saved under.
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  9. I downloaded a video content and can't seem to view it again or store it on my mobile?
    The video content is categorized as pay-per-view, meaning you can only view it once, however if you'd like to view it again, press on the item again (you will be charged for it again).
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  10. Can I send Rotana Player to another mobile handset via Infrared or Bluetooth?
    No, the Rotana Player is an application that is saved on the mobile itself and is unique to it. Any other mobile can easily download the  Rotana Player via SMS or Internet for free.
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  11. How can I delete the application from my mobile?
    Go to the menu option in your mobile set and choose "manager". You will find the application name, highlight it and click the cancel button (c) on your mobile number pad.
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  12. Will I lose the content if I delete the application?
    If you chose to delete the Rotana player from your mobile, any content in the "My Archives" section will be lost. The content stored on your mobile set will not be lost.
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