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Blackberry Application signing problem

Hi All, I got the .csi files from RIM before 4 years for an blackberry application. Can we use those .csi files again for signining other blackberry applications also ? When i tried to run those files it shows the alert messages like "The private key could not be found,and The private key is contained in the sigtool.csk which was not fo...

Determine if the BlackBerry is in a "reboot pending" mode.

The following pertains to the RIM BlackBerry API. If your app has a memory resident portion and, optionally, a UI portion, and the user downloads an update OTA, the system will, correctly, tell the user that a device reboot is needed in order to fully install the application. The user then has the option to say "no thanks, I'll restar...

BlackBerry - image 3D transform

I know how to rotate image on any angle with drawTexturePath: int displayWidth = Display.getWidth(); int displayHeight = Display.getHeight(); int[] x = new int[] { 0, displayWidth, displayWidth, 0 }; int[] x = new int[] { 0, 0, displayHeight, displayHeight }; int angle = Fixed32.toFP( 45 ); int dux = Fixed32.cosd(angle ); int dvx = -Fix...

Build specific BlackBerry project in Eclipse workspace.

I have a workspace in Eclipse containing two BlackBerry projects. I started the workspace with the first project and later added the second project. Now I wanted to build and run the second project, but Eclipse keeps starting the first project in the BlackBerry simulator. When I close the first project and try to run the second one again...

Running BlackBerry application automatically directly after installation.

Hi, I have written an application that injects some menu items in other BlackBerry applications (for example a "bookmark this page" menu item in the BlackBerry browser). I have configured the application to be run automatically at startup (of the device) so when the device starts, the menu items are installed in the other applications. ...

Are there any gotchas for the blackberry webapps that use cookies?

Hello, I know I am not giving many details... It is hard to get many details right now... but I am working on a web app, that has a login page, and stores if the user is logged in, in session data, that is linked to cookie data. It works on most devices and computers...but on the blackberries I have tried it on, it seems to lose the c...

Accessing GPS on Blackberry using Javascript and sending lat/long values to a server via url

When you obtain the lat/long values from a GPS enabled blackberry device, how do you send those values to a server via a url? By the way, I'm trying to do this in Javascript. "window.location.href=..." works fine on the iphone. I was thinking something like this would work but it doesn't seem to: function locationCB() { ...

i want to know about connection between BES and Blackberry phone

i want to know how connection between my BB and BES establiished,is connection based on my mobile service provider or someother thing can u tell me ,how is this ...

How to improve the Speed of debugger attachment of Blackberry jde4.6 simulator?

Dear Friends, I m facing one problem.I m working on Blackberry development when i click debug in the JDE my simulator takes long time to load the program and my desktop configuration are current configuration with 3GHZ processor and 4GB ram ..i don't know why this happening can anyone tell how to solve this problem regards, s.kumaran. ...

Where can I get started developing for the blackberry?

I was wondering if there were any convenient websites that offered tutorials on developing applications for the Blackberry platform. I've looked into it before, but always got stuck and couldn't find my way around one obstacle or another. Thanks for any suggetions. ...

Is there any BlackBerrry development books or sample apps available?

Hi, I want to write a BlackBerry mobile application. I've noticed that the information for developing BlackBerry apps is obscure compared to the iPhone. The samples on the BlackBerry site don't have examples that utilize the most common form objects besides lables and buttons. Does anyone know any other sites with BlackBerry Sample...

BlackBerry HelloWorld deploys in Eclipse under 8130 simulator but not 950

I followed the steps in www.thinkingblackberry.com/archives/21 If I pick the 4.5.0 JDE with the 8130 simulator, I can navigate to the HelloWorld icon, click it, the app runs, I can hit breakpoints, etc. I then switch to the 4.7.0 JDE, erase the simulator files (Blackberry | Erase Simulator File | Erase All), and change the simulator fr...

Advice about J2ME for Blackberry available IDEs and documentation.

I'm developing standard J2ME apps in NETbeans, but is there any specific IDE and emulator for Blackberry development? Any specific documentation about J2ME for Blackberry? Thanks a lot in advance ...

Blackberry app loads data from Internet on Simulator, but nothing loads on device

Hi, We have an application that uses XML to load data on 8900 BB device. Everything is running well on Simulator, all relevant data load. But on device we get a black page and nothing loads. Can anyone help us find the problem? Maybe that's because we don't sign the app? We managed to load data only after we set APN in device network s...

Blackberry - Setting LabelField background color

I want to place several LabelFields with right-aligned text on a MainScreen with an alice blue background. Unfortunately I can't seem to figure out how to make that happen. The best I can do is set my backround to Color.ALICEBLUE on a MainScreen and place LabelFields on the screen (also with a alice blue background). public void ...

How available, stable, reliable is the exclusive BIS-B connection method on Blackberry?

If you sign up for the RIM developer alliance program, you have the special BIS-B connection type available to your Blackberry applications. Is this connection type more available, stable, and reliable than the other methods? We're connecting to web APIs, if that makes any difference. Getting the other methods (Direct TCP through APN ...

How do I assign a device level hotkey to my Blackberry App?

Blackberry devices have shortcuts to open applications. For example, if you hit the 'T' button, the tasks app will open. (BTW, you have to have "Call from Home Screen" disabled in the Phone App Settings for this to work) How can I assign a shortcut key to open my own application? For clarity and in case the link dies, I'll post the i...

Speex for Blackberry

Hi, How do I use speex for Blackberry application ? Is there any sample code available to refer? Thanks in advance. ...

Good mobile applications to aid development?

I've had a Blackberry for close to a year now, and recently got an iPod Touch. I've been wondering, with all the available technology in my pocket, is there anything I can use to help with the development process? Perhaps something to get on a VPN? Maybe something to view SVN/CVS commits? Any source code viewers, with syntax highligh...

Checking Battery Status in Blackberry development

Hi, I am developing an application for 8900 + 9000 Blackberry. In my application I need to check if the battery is connected to a charger, specifically an in-car charger. I used the following to check if the battery is charging: if (DeviceInfo.getBatteryStatus() & DeviceInfo.BSTAT_CHARGING) != 0){} This works fine but if the batter...