BlackBerry Development - How To Get Started ASAP
Useful links for people who are knowledgeable in programming, but is currently new to programming for the BlackBerry or cellphone programming in general.
There are two main methods: (A) Run on Just BlackBerry: The advantages is that you have a much more comprehensive API, with an easier development environment that already has the BlackBerry Emulator integrated into it. You just need to download the RIM JDE, install it, and compile away. The 4.x environment is completely integrated and even comes with a free "Hello World" type samples that you can compile, run, or install on your BlackBerry right away. Alternatively: (B) Run on Multiple Cellphones: Did you know you can write a generic Java midlet that works on multiple cellphones? Yes, including BlackBerry, Nokia, Motorola, SonyEricsson, etc. Examples of phone-independent Java midlet software that runs on BlackBerry too. If you need to cast a wide net because you think the Blackberry market is too small despite over one million users, this is an option you can go to gain a bigger potential market to justify development. Alternatively, you can benefit with using BlackBerry extensions for a BlackBerry-specific application! In fact, you can write for both, and automatically use the BlackBerry extensions if you're running on a BlackBerry, too!
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That's some fundoo stuff you have posted.
I'm quite new to coding of applications on blackberry [ haven't written one 9-) ]. Didn't know that the midlets can run on my 7100. Just downloaded the chessbuddy from the midlet.org and works fantastically !!!! Quick question : The 7100 has the OS 3.8 correct ? Is this OS proprietary to Blackberry ? pardon me for the silly questions though. |
Does 7100 use 3.8?
-- Currently uses Version 3.8 (as of October 2004) Is BlackBerryOS Proprietary? -- Yes, except for the standardized Java/J2ME portion. |
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If you are publishing software for Over-The-Air downloads (i.e. you create .jad/.jar files instead of .cod/.alx files), don't forget to configure your web server to permit Over-The-Air downloads to BlackBerries:
MIMEType Configuration Instructions |
embedded C programming for 7100 device
Greetings, I'm kinda new here ...
I wonder if there's anyway to run embedded C programs on the 7100 device, below the Java VM layers, and above the OS. A major problem with the Java VM is it's too slow for computationally intensive tasks. I've asked RIM about this issue and of course I got the answer no, since Java Midlet is the only thing officially opened to developers. However, according to what I've found, 7100 runs on an ARM processor, and nothing should prevent one from running compiled C/C++ programs on the processor. Does anyone have any idea on this? Thanks. |
I'm kinda new here too :P
I am trying to convert "Mystic Island 2" to the BB, but it uses the nokia "FullCanvas". I was wondering if someone with enough BB API knowledge could port the com.nokia.mid.ui.FullCanvas class to the BB. It derives from javax.microedition.lcdui.Canvas. Porting this to the BB could makes a WHOLE lot of games work out of the box. See http://www.hta-bi.bfh.ch/Projects/po...view-tree.html for more information. |
FYI: The link you posted for "Introduction to Java and J2ME on BlackBerry" is no longer active. It probably needs to be updated.
Thanks for the great info. |
For some reason, all the resources that I try to download off those link does not work, I tried the newest JDE (4.02 version) and the simulator that works for 7780 but when I try to install the JDE, a warning shows that installer got some problem. When I try to unzip the simulator zip file with winrar, it shows the ending of the file got some problem. I try to download both again, the system transfer a huge file and claim "system call is too small..."
Master, can you help me out here? |
Links fixed.
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works now
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Thanks Mark! There's a ton of great content in the "RIM - Getting Started" link. It seems that a lot of the knowledge-base articles have been created in the last 3 months! Gotta love up to date info.
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Hello..
I have some problem .. I got error when activating MDS runtime on the device: The procedure I've done: 1. on BB device, options->security->wipe handheld 2. Enterprise activation (success) 3. install MDS runtime (v1.0.1.57) from Blackberry Desktop Manager (success) 4. on BB device, options->MDS Activation Then I got above error message and failed to activate MDS runtime. Any ideas? Thanks for help! What should i do? Thanks.. My Email is |
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Hai,
How can i program to access file in BlackBerry? Any one have idea? |
Hai,
How can i program to access file in BlackBerry? Any one have idea? |
Can u point me to a FAQ on theme developement for BB, I need icon sizes. tia
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The link for the getting started page at bb.com has changed somewhat;
BlackBerry - BlackBerry Developer Program | Overview, Features, Tools and Opportunities The main link for developers is; BlackBerry - BlackBerry Developer Program | Support, Simulator & MDS Downloads, Knowledge Base & Community |
I suggest blackberry.com/developers - Java discussion forum
Disclaimer and Knoweledge base Livelink - Redirection It is very useful! XXXDev |
Any other resources?
Hi,
I already read most of the FAQs and Papers on the BlackBerry site. They are quite helpful but also very theoretically. Does anybody know any tutorials that go a little further than HelloWorld? I would really appreciate it!(y) |
Advice for linux/mac users?
I am interested in pursuing learning some development for the bb, but I do not run windows. What are the options for linux people when it comes to the emulator and the sdk? Anyone here have any experience they can share? Thanks!
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JDE is windows-only application for now.
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Thanks for the input. Can apps be built for the bb using anything other than j2me? If I wanted to use C# to build a bb app is that possible? Thanks!
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No, only java. But not strictly J2ME.
BlackBerry API includes J2ME (MIDP2.0 + CLDC1.1 APIs) + a lot of their own RIM-specific APIs. |
That's too bad. I was going to find a way to port Castle of the Winds to Blackberry but it looks like that will have to take a back seat since I am about to embark on a study of C#. I know I cannot do that on linux either :(
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Hi!
What a developer program I need to create applications for BlackBerry 8800, Curve? How get program control such parameters as: Change a ringtone? Change a wallpaper? Change a theme? Change a font? If it is probably that what API functions are available for this purpose? |
issue deploying cod file developed in VS plugin
Sorry to post it here.posti ng it her since i'm not able to post it as a new query.
i have developed application using VS plugin for BB but cannot install the cod/jar to blackberry device.Can anybody hekp me by giving the steps to deploy it on device. |
What's the best approach to write a Blackberry application to access Salesforce.com?
Salesforce.com has a very rich Web services API (http://www.salesforce.com/us/develop.../api/index.htm) to accessing information in their system.
By default (not on a mobile device) the APIs that Salesforce has available use Apache axis and a bunch of other jars to do the actual web services calls. I want to get retrieve/update information from Salesforce.com from my Blackberry. I see that many folks are using kSOAP for web services calls (because of the small footprint), but kSOAP doesn't support WSDL. What's the best approach for this type of project? Any ideas/thoughts are appreciated. |
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hi i want to get in to application building but where do i start first. i dont no any jave. is it hard to do? i read the whole post but dont no wehre to start can some one point me in the right direction thanks
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So, I'm interested in programming for the Blackberry and other Mobile devices, but I am currently running OS X on my machines. Does anyone know if the JDE would run on an emulated version of windows? Just exploring the possibilities.
Thank you! |
HowTo: Develop MDS and JDE BlackBerry Apps...
This might be of interest. I wrote four articles for LotusUserGroup.org on how to develop BlackBerry MDS and BlackBerry JDE applications.
Granted the source system is Lotus Notes, but since I'm using web services and 'push http' services, this might be generic enough to get started with. Anywhoo - 20,000 words of 'getting your feet wet': Mobilizing Domino Applications onto Blackberry Devices Hope it helps, ---* Bill http://www.billbuchan.com http://www.hadsl.com |
I am tring ot right write my first bb app but i whe n igo to install the bb software on my computer to delvel it tells me i need to down load java I dont know what to choose?
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I am having issues getting my programs to compile. They do fine if I set it as Private, but when I set it as Debug or Release, I get the following:
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Building helloworld |
you need to set JAVA_HOME and PATH env variables properly. search forum - it was discussed few times before.
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Hi,
I am trying to get the certicom license. I have signed up with certicom and it let me download the application notes but where do i go from here? I have looked everywhere but cant seem to find which to get the license Thanks |
Since this thread is sticky, the code signing key's price should probably be changed to $20 to reflect its new price.
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any official mail id for enquiry at RIM/BlackBerry?
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Does anybody knows official enquiry Email id of blackberry/RIM where i can get information about code signing etc? also if i got a key for signing my application and if i recompile my signed application after changes in it , for signing do i need to pay 100 $ again and get the new key ? thanx in advance . -Satish |
Hi everyone. I have a question:
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SupportedAttachmentPart attachPart = from the code above, I know that the selectedFile is a jpg file. am i doing something wrong here? thanks |
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I don't think it is. RIM has standardized their API to Java.
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Ist there a site of RIM where they publish release notes and / or changelog files for their JDE?
It would be good to see what changes and bug fixes they did in each release update. |
For Known issues you can see here: BlackBerry - Product Manuals and Guides
As far as fixed bugs.. I don't see any lists anywhere |
Re: Useful Links for New Mobile Programmers + BlackBerry SDK!
If you are publishing software for Over-The-Air downloads (i.e. you create .jad/.jar files instead of .cod/.alx files), don't forget to configure your web server to permit Over-The-Air downloads to BlackBerries
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Re: Useful Links for New Mobile Programmers + BlackBerry SDK!
I wonder how many people are using BlackBerry today. I think it has considerably lost its popularity over the last decade. I am from https://postcodefinder.net/wales/, and more and more often I notice people opt for Apple. I have been also using Apple for some years now. And I am very happy with its performance. At the moment, I am not ready to change it for anything else.
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Re: Useful Links for New Mobile Programmers + BlackBerry SDK!
When Apple and Google restrict users who do not have their OS or the phones they want or sell then yes Blackberry and many other phone makers are lost.
Google owns Android OS. Every wonder why Blackberry was forced to move to Android on the new phones? And now the product is gone. TCL announced on Feb 4 2020 they would no longer make Blackberry phones. It is still possible another manufacturer will pick up the license to make new phones. |
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