app social: a how-to guide

App SocialThe How-To Guide

Before Using App Social Get started with these videos: http://bit.ly/lumiastartguide

Please connect Facebook and Twitter by opening Settings and tapping on email+accounts.

http://bit.ly/lumiastartguide



Downloading App SocialWeb http://appsocial.nokia.com

Scan the QR code (how-to: http://bit.ly/ScanQRwp8)

NFC stickerIf you received an NFC sticker on your phone box, open Settings and go to tap+send. Flip the switch to “On” and hold your phone to the NFC sticker provided. Tap Install.

Congratulations, you’ve just downloaded App Social!

http://appsocial.nokia.com/


http://bit.ly/ScanQRwp8

http://bit.ly/ScanQRwp8

Firing Up App Social

Once you start the app, slide to the right until you reach the Profile screen.

Here you will be instructed to connect with a Nokia account.

Connecting a Nokia Account

Your Nokia account can be created with any email address and can be created ahead of time at http://account.nokia.com/.

You can also use Facebook or a Microsoft account to create your Nokia account.

http://account.nokia.com/

http://account.nokia.com/

Creating a Profile

Select a unique username (which cannot be changed) and add your email address and chosen display name.

We won’t share your email – but users will be able to find you by username or display name.

You have a profile!

Voilà! You have created your profile. You will automatically have cover and profile photos and a few default lists, but it’s best to customize with your own images.

Tap on the pencil icon at the bottom to edit your profile.

Editing Your Profile

Your display name, like your username, will help others find you in App Social search. Your can always change your display name.

Feel free to add a detailed description and tell us where you’re from, what you do, or even link to your blog!

Editing Your Profile

Don’t forget to add a great cover photo!

Once you have added all of these elements to your profile, hit Save changes and you will be ready to start creating and sharing lists.

Creating an App List

You can create a new app list from your profile page.

Click on the icon on the bottom left to create a new custom list.


Lists are searchable within App Social and will appear in the web version of your list, which you can share directly from the app to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Choose a name that will stand out!


You can choose the cover photo for your app list. App Social comes populated with images you can use, but you can choose photos from your Camera Roll or take a photo.

Tip: Search Bing for images and save them to your phone for easy selection.

Adding to Your App List

Populate your list with apps that fit your theme or recommendations.

You can select any app available in App Social whether you have downloaded it or not.

Tap on the + icon to start adding apps.


You can start with apps you have downloaded. Tap on + to add an app to the new app list.


Comments are optional, but we recommend telling others why you like the app or why it belongs on your list.

Tap Save to see the app in your app list.


Your app list will display the overall ratings and comments you write about the apps.

Want to edit the items on your app list? Tap on the three dots to edit or delete your list item.

Sharing Your App List

The three little dots at the bottom right corner will bring up additional options.

You can then share the list with your social networks, on email, or in a text message.

Sharing Your App List

Feel free to edit your message before hitting ‘send’ – however, use @appsocial or #appsocial and you will increase your visibility and get more shares on Facebook and Twitter!

Searching App Social

You can search App Social from the Spotlight, Apps Feed, Leaderboard, Featured, and Profile pages within the App Social App. Just look for the looking glass logo.


App Social will search app lists, apps, and users relevant to your search term.

If you want to follow an app list, tap on the +.

Swipe to the right for more search results.


You can search for specific apps in App Social. Tap on the name of the app to see which lists the app appears on, see screenshots, relist the app on your app list, share it on social media, or download the app.


You can also tap on the download icon to go straight to the download page and see more details about the developer, size of the app, reviews by users, and more screenshots.


You can also find users through search. Usernames and display names matching your search term will appear under the “Users” search results.

SpotlightSpotlight is our way of showing users the newest and hottest apps in App Social.

Spotlight greets you every time you launch App Social and it changes frequently so you will get new recommendations all the time. You won’t see apps that you have already installed.

Apps FeedThe Apps Feed shows you activity from users you follow, including new app lists and additions to app lists.

LeaderboardThe Leaderboard tracks:

• Most Loved app lists• Most Followed users• Most Listed apps• Most Lists created• Most Apps

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Leaderboards refresh daily, weekly, and monthly, so you always have a chance to rise to the top of a leaderboard!

FeaturedOur Featured section chronicles the hottest lists and apps from all over App Social!

The Featured section will always be full of new discoveries, from App List Challenges for a chance to win a prize to lists created by experts especially for App Social.

Give Us Feedback!

Bring up the additional options to find a few ways to contact us.

We would be happy to get your feedback or answer your questions through support, so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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