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Mark Rejhon 09-01-2004 10:30 AM

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!The optional $100 code signing key simply permit more flexible development such as programmatically modifying PIM, bluetooth programming, programatically dialing numbers, loading/saving settings, etc. The key is unlimited use; you can use this key as often as you want for as many applications you want, released under your name or your company name.

Please feel free to come back here and post a new thread to ask further questions;

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Nikhil 10-21-2004 12:42 PM

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.

Mark Rejhon 10-21-2004 01:36 PM

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.

mookia 11-30-2004 04:55 PM


Mark Rejhon 02-06-2005 01:48 AM

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

yyjjll 02-26-2005 04:33 AM

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.

ins0mniaque 03-14-2005 03:09 PM

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.

FCGreg 08-01-2005 06:04 PM

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.

benroul 09-24-2005 01:47 AM

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?

Mark Rejhon 02-05-2006 02:11 PM

Links fixed.

ralphc 04-27-2006 11:52 AM

works now

tom2112 07-12-2006 02:24 PM

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.

KYU SUNG JUNG 07-20-2006 02:58 AM

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 [email address]

jeevessnsv 08-24-2006 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyjjll
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.

(snip)

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 too would love to know about this. Has anyone tried hacking on it? In theory we should be able to cross-compile almost any language to the BB's processor, if we have a way of discovering the system calls and loading the code. I'd be interested in working with others on figuring it out, if someone knows how to start.

csivaraj 09-04-2006 11:41 AM

Hai,


How can i program to access file in BlackBerry?


Any one have idea?

csivaraj 09-04-2006 11:42 AM

Hai,


How can i program to access file in BlackBerry?


Any one have idea?

Lowrider 06-27-2007 11:06 AM

Can u point me to a FAQ on theme developement for BB, I need icon sizes. tia

jonabyte 07-03-2007 05:43 PM

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

xxxdev 08-10-2007 07:17 PM

I suggest blackberry.com/developers - Java discussion forum
Disclaimer

and Knoweledge base
Livelink - Redirection

It is very useful!

XXXDev

mr_pink23 09-07-2007 01:23 PM

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)

AllYourBase 09-11-2007 03:23 PM

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!

Skipper_Joe 09-13-2007 05:21 AM

JDE is windows-only application for now.

AllYourBase 09-13-2007 03:48 PM

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!

Skipper_Joe 09-13-2007 03:51 PM

No, only java. But not strictly J2ME.

BlackBerry API includes J2ME (MIDP2.0 + CLDC1.1 APIs) + a lot of their own RIM-specific APIs.

AllYourBase 09-13-2007 04:13 PM

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 :(

dj0n 09-14-2007 02:12 AM

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?

blackberrynew 10-15-2007 10:25 AM

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.

sszturma 10-16-2007 07:35 PM

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.

brcewane 10-29-2007 04:39 PM

Quote:

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.
Have you tried the MDS Studio or the Visual Studio Plugin.. they are designed to consume webservices for the BlackBerry..

evo8coop 11-28-2007 02:11 AM

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

Gothcube 01-10-2008 04:12 AM

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!

BillBuchan 01-18-2008 02:21 AM

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

themlruts 02-01-2008 07:18 PM

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?

cpradio 02-06-2008 12:58 AM

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:
Code:

Building helloworld

C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.3.0\bin\rapc.exe  -quiet import="..\..\..\..\..\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.3.0\lib\net_rim_api.jar" codename=helloworld helloworld.rapc warnkey=0x52424200;0x52525400;0x52435200 C:\RIM\BlackBerry\8130\helloworld\helloworld\com\rim\samples\helloworld\HelloWorld.java

I/O Error: Cannot run program "javac": CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified

Error while building project

Did I miss a step? Also, why it is that none of the samples/tutorials tell you how to get your sample on the simulator? I am struggling with that part too.

Skipper_Joe 02-06-2008 05:24 AM

you need to set JAVA_HOME and PATH env variables properly. search forum - it was discussed few times before.

Rayford Booth 03-15-2008 06:30 PM

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

richard.puckett 03-19-2008 02:53 PM

Since this thread is sticky, the code signing key's price should probably be changed to $20 to reflect its new price.

satyam 04-10-2008 05:48 AM

any official mail id for enquiry at RIM/BlackBerry?
 
Hi,
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

yeresera 04-11-2008 09:24 AM

Hi everyone. I have a question:

Code:

SupportedAttachmentPart attachPart =
                    new SupportedAttachmentPart(multipart,
                    "image/jpeg",
                    selectedFile, readFile(selectedFile));
        multipart.addBodyPart(attachPart);

the above code is part of my custom email application. when i try to send my email, the attachments doesnt appear as they suppose to appear. There is no additional view attachment from the menu.
from the code above, I know that the selectedFile is a jpg file. am i doing something wrong here? thanks

mkp 04-21-2008 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeevessnsv (Post 303364)
Quote:

Originally Posted by yyjjll (Post 30524)
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.

(snip)

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 too would love to know about this. Has anyone tried hacking on it? In theory we should be able to cross-compile almost any language to the BB's processor, if we have a way of discovering the system calls and loading the code. I'd be interested in working with others on figuring it out, if someone knows how to start.

It's been over two years since this has been posted. Does anyone know if this is possible (I'm using the 8820)?

skhalid 06-09-2008 03:30 PM

I don't think it is. RIM has standardized their API to Java.

funkym 06-23-2008 10:31 AM

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.

brcewane 06-23-2008 01:40 PM

For Known issues you can see here: BlackBerry - Product Manuals and Guides

As far as fixed bugs.. I don't see any lists anywhere

vondes 05-18-2020 02:24 PM

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

vondes 05-20-2020 08:16 AM

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.

tsac 05-21-2020 02:23 AM

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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