Setup MSN messenger in iphone

i'm new to iphone.  Im using the icon IM.  When selecting, I createe (Add) MSN.  Then enter User name & password and thats it.  Afterward,  I select ON then Log In.   Thats when I get the error.

Please advice on the proper way to setup messenger on the iphone

Where do I download FRING?

The appstore..

Where is AppStore in my iphone?

Ok....found install and process it...but it says "Error  Package Download Failure"

Err thats funny.

If you hold the power button and the home button until the phone restarts and then try again.. What happens..?

If still no good then take a backup with iTunes then do a restore then try downloading it again..

Same result...do I have to Jailbreak it?

No definetly no need to jailbreak it...

I think you should do a restore..  Make sure that you backup of the phone!

Then try downloading FRING again..

u mean restore from iTunes apps?

Would I loose my carrier T-Mobile configuration?

I would recommend Palringo, for your MSN business. The main purpose of FRING was to be the first free app with SIP support (hence the name FRING, Free Ring). It isn't very capable with it's MSN implement.

If you are having trouble downloading apps, try some or all of the following:

- Download it via iTunes on your computer and perform a sync
- Download it via WiFi (In you settings disable EDGE and 3G)
- Download it via 3G (in your setting, disable EDGE and WiFi)


Before you perform a restore, try the following:
- Restart it (Hold power for 5 seconds and slide off, then turn it back on by pressing power)
- Plug it into iTunes and perform a sync

You will not lose your T-Mobile configuration as long as you back up your data before restoring. You may, however, have to restore some settings in certain apps, depending on whether or not they were backed up.

You shouldn't loose any carrier configs.. You phone should be just fine..!

In conclusion, if I do a backup thru iTunes, then jailbreak it and if anything happens or misconfiguration problems that'll make my phone useless, I just connect to my iTunes and restores and I will have my iphone as it was prior any changes?

You don't need to jailbreak the iPhone FRING and a nunber of other apps are avaliable on Appstore.

Making a backu of your phone and then restoring it will return the phone to the same state (or at least the same data - with new OS portion) as it was before...

Ok...I restore my iphone and went and reinstall Fring:

- Went to the Sources screen
- Tap Edit and on next screen tap Add
- In the Add Source http://fring.com.iphone.xml saw the progress bar Refreshing Sources
- Loaded the Categories screen loads, scroll down list and tap fring and click on it
- Tap Install and still get the error:

    "error package download failed!"

How do I disable EDGE? (maybe that has somethi8ng to do)?

What else can I do)

I think you are getting yourself confused between the appstore and Cydia.

You need to download it in the AppStore not Cydia..

Ok, how?  

The appstore is an icon on the phone. It is blue...

http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/appstore.html

As incredible as it seems...I don't have that icon/button.  The link show a vague view of the button, but I don't see it anyware...\


????

Err. There is something very weird..!

iPhones jailbroken or not all should have the appstore icon..

Can you restore the iPhone again and see if it is there..

I done that 3 times...can u send a pic image of that button just to make sure?

How about you take a screen shot of your iPhones "desktops" (or each of them if you have more than one).

Do this by holding the home button and the pressing the power button once.. You can then email it / them and we can see if it is actually there...

How do I make a screen shot of my iPhone?

I tried the by holding the home button and the pressing the power button once, but it only returns me to my security code initial screen (I tried this with & without connected to my PC "Windows XP-Pro)

Ok, Lets do this the other way round...!

Here is a nice picture of Steve Jobbs and the iPhone with the appstore icon clearly shown..!

http://images.worldofapple.com/stevejobs_iphone_appstore.jpg

Err, That link doesn't seem to work now..! Have attached it here

ok...which is the appstore icon.

The blue one with a circle on it a white circle with a ruler in it...! The one that says appstore under it!

If you click the photo above you can get a bigger version..

I see it...the one right to the one with the music note.

I verified and I don't have the AppsStore icon

Can you confirm what firmware you are running

Settings => General => About

We will get to the bottom of this..>! - I am sticking with you!

Thanx lots for all your help!

Version: 1.1.3 (4A93)

Model: MA712LL

modem firmware 04.04.05_G

Well there is your answer..!

Appstore is only avaliable on OS 2..

You need to plug the phone into iTunes and choose "Update" to get the firmware to the latest..

if I update the firmware...will it affect my carrier info; making my phone useless (this iphone was purchase in central america and now i am using it here in the US with T-Mobile...i wouldn't like to mess up that configuration)

Well,

We you have two options:

• You stick with your current firmware and no Appstore + a lot of other features. 
• You change to At&t and activate it through iTunes 

I assume by your answer that if I update the firmware, it will affect my cell carrier info; making my phone useless.

Is that correct?

If you dont have a valid contract then YES.

Any way unlocking or jailbreaking would help?

I am sorry I am not going to give you any information regarding jailbreaking your iPhone it is against EE rules.

Sorry