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MXit v5 on your PC

Update: The official MXit for your PC client has been released! Read more here!

As always, everyone wants to be able to run the latest version of MXit on their PC. So courtesy of Defza, here are 3 steps to getting mxit v5 setup and running on your PC through an emulator.

There is one problem with running the latest version of MXit on your PC. The .jad file expires every day, so everytime you want to run MXit v5 on your PC, you must re-download the .jad file from the official MXit site.

3 steps to run MXit v5 on your PC

  1. Go to www.mxit.co.za/wap and click Download MXit. Then click on Nokia 6270 to start downloading the .jad file and save it on your PC. (The Nokia 6270 version is one of the most compatibile versions.)
  2. Download the Mpowerplay emulator. You can also click here to start Mpowerplay emulator now without downloading it, but this does take longer.
  3. Start Mpowerplay, and open the .jad file you just saved. Thats it!

As you can see, it is quite a process to run MXit v5 on your PC. So why not just use MXit v3 which you don’t have to download everytime you want to run it. Download this mxitk.jad file and run it using MpowerPlay. Or just click here to run MXit right now!

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  1. Bryce says

    ok so i followed your steps and i got to the point where i was entering personal details on the emulator in mxit v5 but now its telling me that i have and invalid client so what must i do now

  2. Bryce says

    this is the message i keep getting as it is loging into v5

    Your MXit client could not be validated.
    Please download again from
    http://www.mxit.co.za/wap

  3. JBagley says

    Defza has told me there might be a problem with MXit.jad file and that it might expire every 24 hours. I will see if I can get some more info and try and find a solution to the problem.

  4. omar says

    hi Dean… the same thing happens 2me… what i do is i download mxit from http://www.mxit.co.za/wap and save it..then u open up mpowerplayer and click “open” and open the mxit file that u saved.. uv gota do this everytime but it works…
    let me no if it works 4 u!
    gud luck

  5. Bryce says

    sorry bout that last comments header

    and back to the drawing board i closed my mpowerplayer and opened it and then i tryed to open the .jad file and it gives me a dam error so i came back to your site and tried the link and it gives me the same error. So either you guys have not covered this new version from other angles or i cant read the site :( pls i need to get back on soon so come up with a solution fast.

    Thanks Bryce

  6. Byron says

    im trying to download v5 but i get an error invalid menu handle wat can i do? need help

  7. Brad says

    I get the following error when trying to login:

    Login Registration failed: You could not be loged on to the mxit service. Please ensure that your GPRS service is setup and available.

    What should i do to resolve this?

  8. Timo says

    anyone found a way 2 bypass the v5 expiry .jad file… v5 looks cool,excpt u gt that problem….

  9. andre says

    why do i have to download mxit everytime i wanna use it on my pc

  10. Sk1llS says

    Version 5 dont work on PC period! I have tried everything. I tried the lastest version for 3 phones, updated my JRE and downloaded and installed latest mpowerplayer but nothing. There is a compatibility issue with the JAR and running it on PC. The jad file is nothing. Its just a shortcut to the JAR file (a JAR file is which is the equivilent to an exe in windows, but for JAVA). Version 3 and below works still.

    I will decompile the JAR file asap and see wotz going on. Not sure if its allowed but anyhow…They taking far to f**king long to fix it so i will take a bash :D

  11. Sk1llS says

    You dont need it and you dont need to keep downloading the JAR file. Look inside the jad(shortcut) file and will a direct link to the JAR file. Download the JAR file and save it to your PC and open it with mPowerPlayer:

    MIDlet-Name: MXit
    MIDlet-Version: 5.0.3
    MIDlet-Vendor: MXit Lifestyle
    MIDlet-Jar-URL: http://ww1.mxit.co.za/wap/client/source/1113171244bd00.jar
    MIDlet-Jar-Size: 149649
    MIDlet-Description: Mobile Instant Messenger
    MIDlet-Icon: icon.png
    MIDlet-Info-URL: http://www.mxit.co.za
    MIDlet-1: MXit,/icon.png,MXit
    c: 24bd004b6d-b262-4aeb-b69d-5aab16f124a20B2DDD97
    cc: 27
    ip: 09
    np: 0
    dig: 8,9

    This is the direct link for version 5 and dont work with PC so just rename the JAD file of version 3 and use that direct link. Hope you understand.

    Cheerz

  12. Sk1llS says

    OK here’s the direct link for version 3. Download it and just open with mPowerPlayer.

    MIDlet-Name: MXit
    MIDlet-Version: 3.0.5
    MIDlet-Vendor: Clockspeed
    MIDlet-Jar-URL: http://www.mxit.co.za/wap/mxitq/mxitq.jar

  13. biker boy says

    hi ppl

    how do i download mxit on my computer. plz help

  14. Yolanda says

    can anyone help me? I have problems to get mXit on my phone.. I have a Nokia N71 but seems I do sth wrong or my settings? Would appreciate it for help and make it plain and easy to follow steps lol
    thanks
    me

  15. vandre says

    I WOULD LIKE TO RUN MXIT ON MY PHONE(SAMSUNG D820)

  16. corps says

    I cant seem to download Mpowerplayer it keeps on saying website not found

  17. Gr4y says

    When U try to run v5 on your PC with the jar file, you always get the error: “your mxit client could not be validated, please download again…”. I had the same problem with my phone when I transferred & installed the app with bluetooth object push using the jar file. Normally, an apps jad file is also located in the META-INF folder called MANIFEST.MF, the difference between the jad & manifest of mxit is the last 5 lines of the jad file, especially the line that starts with: “c:” followed by something that looks like a kind of authentication serial that gets checked everytime you log on, so I just modified the jad file on my phone and now it works perfectly.

    To use mxit V5 on ur pc without downloading it everyday, do this:
    Go to http://www.mxit.co.za/wap and download the jad file (most versions should work, I downloaded the motorola E1000 file, it works best on my V3x), open the jad file with notepad and copy the jar file location to your browser to download it.
    Now that you have the 2 files open the jad file and edit the jar file location to the where the jar file is located on your pc, the easiest is to move the jar file to your c drive, the location should then read file:/C:(jar file name).jar, save the jad file and close notepad.
    Thats it, just open the JAD file with mpower player & enjoy, the location of the jad file doesn’t matter, aslong as the jar file location in the jad file is correct.
    Hopes this helps!

  18. omar says

    hi does any1 no how 2 log on wit a different number on the v5 mxit on a pc?

  19. taryn says

    help please i cant seem to get v5 working on my pc. wen i save the jar file i get an error msg saying dat da jnlp is missing and i cant save the jar file from above because it tells me site cannot be found. v3 was so musch easier with the jar file but v5 is betta. pls help ive beent strugglig sice v5 started. Taryn

  20. Natasha says

    the alerts on V5 doesnt work, can sum1 help please

  21. Gr4y says

    taryn, mail me your mxit number and I’ll walk u through it.
    my adress is gr4y_1@yahoo.com.

  22. Gr4y says

    Natasha, it could be that your sound cards midi tones are turned down. Go to controll panel -> sounds & audio devices, in the volume tab click on advanced, turn the midi volume all the way up & unmute it if its muted.

  23. ghost says

    pls help…i cant seem to download mpowerplayer on my pc…. im getting annoyed

  24. Nay says

    Plz help I cant download the application on my pc plz help

  25. Super Fly says

    Plz tell me how to open mxit, your instructions doesnt work, plz help me!!!

  26. the confused... says

    i need the direct .jar & .jad files for the c650 to work on my emulator on my pocket pc…. but the v3 sucks!!! plz help me get v5 files….

    thnx
    the confused guy….

  27. frustrated! says

    ok, i have downloaded everything step by freakin step and i have the same problem as Bryce, it says:

    Your MXit client could not be validated.
    Please download again from
    http://www.mxit.co.za/wap

    what must i do! i have read all the tips there can be and still!

  28. Angelic says

    Hey. everytime i log onto MXIT it says i can’t log on and it tells me that it’s most probably because of my pin. but my pin is correct. this is on my PC. Help?

    Thanks

  29. Byron says

    Whenever i try to log on to mxit v5 and v3 i insert all my details required and then after that it says registering, but it stays there for a very long time.
    I am using mpowerplay.

    What seems to be the problem Thanks!!! :-(

  30. GR4Y says

    Well, I’ve modded a Mxit jar so that it would work without authentication from the server, it is a V5.1.1 Mxit, but I changed the version to 3.0.5 to fool the servers, and not request authentication of the client.
    Get the file here: http://www.stuff4myphone.com/members/content/mcabs/88952/Mxit_V5.1.1.jar
    This work’s perfectly but you will not be able to see other peoples moods as in V5.1, the server will not respond with that info because it appears that your Mxit doesn’t support it, other people will however be able to see your mood.

    To get the moods working, your Mxit client has to be V5.1!
    Which is also possible, but you need to insert a unique serial into each client, if anyone wants a real working V5.1 Mxit mail me , and i will send u client with your own unique serial, once that client has logged in with your details, it WILL NOT WORK with any other phone number, so if you fwd it to a friend, they will get this message: Your MXit client could not be validated. Please download again from http://www.mxit.co.za/wap
    Even tho there’s nothing wrong with the client.

    You can also insert a serial yourself, follow the above steps to get your hands on both the jad, and jar file open the jar file with winrar, in the META-INF folder, open the MANIFEST.MF file with notepad, or any other text editor, also open the jad file with notepad, copy the last 5 lines of the jad starting with C:, and paste them into the manifest file after the last line.
    Save the manifest file, winrar will prompt to update the file in the archive, select yes, and thats it!
    Now just open the jar file with mpowerplayer.

    If you have problems downloading mpowerplayer, I suggest downloading the SDK, which can be found at mpowerplayer.com

  31. GR4Y says

    gr4y_1@yahoo.com

  32. juan says

    sweet shit

  33. ROUSHEVE AKA CV DA WP girl says

    Hi I have problem, well when I log on the PC it keeps on saying loging on but never logs in so can like tell me :-( whats going on!

  34. ames says

    i just dont understand period!!!!!! please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  35. alicia says

    Hey. everytime i log onto MXIT it says i can’t log on and it tells me that it’s most probably because of my pin. but my pin is correct. this is on my PC. Help?

    Thanks

  36. Bladder says

    Hello, please help…. got the whole MXIT thing running sweetly on my PC at home (XP) now i want to run it on VISTA at work…… no hope, there are ways, but i cant exactly tear my work network to shreds… somebody please….!?

  37. Riezla says

    I get the following error when trying to login:

    Login Registration failed: You could not be loged on to the mxit service. Please ensure that your GPRS service is setup and available.

    What should i do to resolve this?

    Plz could you guys help me resolve this problem as soon as possible!!?!?

    Thanx

    Riezla

  38. joe says

    help to run mxit on my pc windows xp

  39. joe says

    help to run mxit on my pc windows xp .whether isaid that but it is not runing

  40. chat addict says

    hey there im currently using v3 i heard v5 is so much nicer … can any1 help me out on this …
    gray i tried emailing u but it fails all the time my email addy is Chat.addicts@gmail.com

  41. nurah says

    hey this service is great

  42. kyle says

    i downloaded mxit but there’s no program to run it on

  43. Taolan says

    I’m having the same problem as Riezla…
    Can someone assist PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE.

    thanx. :P

  44. Chris says

    I am trying to run mxit on PC and everytime I get the following Error:

    MXit Login / Registration failed: This could be because the MXit service is unavailable or GPRS service is not set up and available. Go to http://forum.mxit.co.za or http://www.mxit.co.za/wap from your mobile for more help

    Please help

    Thanx

  45. riaz says

    it doesnt work can some1 plz plz plz help me

  46. monique says

    hi guys

  47. johan says

    i want mxit on my pc so pleas send me the staf.pleas

  48. THE O says

    IF U NEED TO LOGIN MXIT ON YOUR PC PLZ CLICK DEFZA.COM>>MXIT PC BYE

  49. shu says

    I use mpowerplayer mxit v3 but cannot invite anyone,i also want to use v5(mainly to add contacts) but i have to always download it,it is a bit anoying.can anyone helpme

  50. Lisa says

    hey, love mxit BUT it doesn’t work on vista business… HELP!!??

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