BB Geeks

1 sonnie January 29, 2012 at 2:40 am

Dear sir,
Everytime I log in on my bb world app.it just stuck in log in page after authenting word show and finish.Nothing change even when I hit log in again, Isure my id and pswrd correct,please help me, I’m using 8810 pearl. I can’t download anything on my BWA. I’ve do smooth and hard reset but still the same.

2 tanmay October 7, 2011 at 4:47 am

Dear Cooper, I have a small issue, that i have downloaded games in winrar archive & extracted them to a folder. but as you said about .alx file, there isn’t any file with such extension (whereas, have these extentions : .class, .m3g, .tex & some images). plz help me, as i’m well versed with using desktop manager, but not too good with types of files. await your early response.

3 joe September 11, 2011 at 5:44 am

How can I download on my blackberry 8830 without using my home browser

4 Hayden September 7, 2011 at 1:36 pm

Cooper!!! Dude i have these jar files that i want to install on my 9700 Bold and i have tried to drag and drop onto my BB and when i try to install it says application failed 907 error. Then i tried the media manager and it does the same thing. When i looked on my phone the application is there but in the left hand corner before it shows the name the type of file has a ?mark on the file on my comp that file shows as a java app. What are we doing wrong, can you help us its been 2days now.

5 Marc jezzine August 4, 2011 at 6:24 pm

hey cooper i have a blackberry curve.. i dont know how to download the messenger and facebook…how do i can uploed them from the pc to my blackberry device ?! and thx very much

6 agron August 1, 2011 at 5:04 pm

i don’t have alx files i have blackberry 9500 strom and i have dekstop menager 5.0 who can help to instal games in my phone i love blackberry and i like to play in them please tell me somebody hwo can instal games

7 sam July 20, 2011 at 6:43 am

just tried and it works. i mean the desktop manager option. thanks soo much

8 Shelley Vatcher June 23, 2011 at 9:08 pm

When i connect my blackberry to the computer and try to add or remove applications and a message pops up saying “validation failed because the module marked for add failed the checksum” how can i fix this?!

9 S9780 June 7, 2011 at 3:15 am

I am sure this has been covered here somewhere, but I wish to install a programm on my 9780 that I have downloaded from web site to to computor.

The instructions on tjis site state :
3.Connect your BlackBerry via USB to your computer and launch the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
4.In the menu you will see an option for “Application Loader”. click this and you will see a screen appear that displays all the applications currently loaded on your BlackBerry.

I do not see teh Application Loader anywhere.

What am I missing ?

10 san June 2, 2011 at 9:06 am

Hi am new to blackberry application and now am developed a application using j2me midlet. and i installed jar file on bb. the application is running but am not getting result. my doubt is midlet jar file is will not work in bb? also now i created .cod and .alx using bbIDE. i installed using desktop manager in to bb. its working properly. here i have new doubt can i download and install .cod and .alx through gprs to bb. please give some suggestions.

thanks in advance.

11 Samir May 31, 2011 at 3:03 pm

HI, i want to install anti virus software in my BB curve 8520……what are the steps for that…If i will not install any anti virus then …..is there any problem ????

12 anjali May 30, 2011 at 12:58 am

if i do not select any plan as my examz r gng on. thn my applications wch i downloaded before will run or not..?? is it must tht we shud hv a plan to use application ??? or we can use it once we hv downloaded it..??

13 Frank May 28, 2011 at 8:54 am

Hey I have a question to anybody that wnts to answer it: I have a blackberry Chinese copy 9800 Torch. The phone is identical to the original blackberry, but it has a crappy OS. Does anybody know how I can install the original OS Blackberry Desktop manager into this clone phone? Thank you.

14 Sallu May 19, 2011 at 2:28 am

Uc browser work in BB 8520 or not????
Plz give me link where I get ittT

I already installed uc browser in my BB but it doesn’t work give error”command listner not found.h”
Plz help meee
Thx in adv

15 Nikhila May 16, 2011 at 4:18 am

chi chi!! yak yak yak!!! eewwwwwwww!! :@

16 jeffrey May 7, 2011 at 6:41 pm

hi, i’ve downloaded some applications to my blackberry curve 8900 such as twitter, blackberry messenger and uber twitter, but there’s a problem, their all in the applications list menu in options- advanced options-applications and i cant use any of them, their not available in my homescreen menu, i don’t know what to do, please help!. thanks.

17 rafiq jamali April 25, 2011 at 2:31 pm

dear cooper i m a new user of black berry i want to install the themes and applications in my bb . but i have a problem when i connect my bb with pc to add a app. no application fond but some application are add in my bb . when i click in add appliction strat button no app found and i choose a applicatin for install when i click next button the answer in red color invalid configuration.. the device does not have sufficient storeg space to accomodete your selection.

18 sofia April 22, 2011 at 7:54 am

hey! how can i find the i files i downloaded to my sd card? i downloaded themes on my sdcard but i dont know where it is been sve on my bb8520?

19 martin A April 1, 2011 at 12:39 pm

hi baiscally, i think i have delete a file in application called file which i want download

20 Cooper March 14, 2011 at 9:53 am

@Carlos Make sure you have Mass Storage Mode enabled on your BlackBerry :
http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/automatically-enable-mass-storage-mode-for-your-sd-card-885965/

That should solve the problem.

21 Carlos March 12, 2011 at 10:53 pm

Hi, When i try to use the “Desktop install of OTA files with a MicroSD card” method i can’t explore my media card, then i can’t install those files on my bb. Can you help me ??? Please…

22 Cooper March 7, 2011 at 9:38 am

@komal If you have downloaded new themes to your device but they are not showing up in your available themes list then it usually indicates that the themes you downloaded were not for your specific model of BlackBerry.

23 komal March 6, 2011 at 1:12 pm

hi cooper i have download themes in bb 8520 from wifi but i cant find them pleas help me…

24 Cooper March 3, 2011 at 9:32 am

@krishna You do not upload .cod files to your device – you need a .cod and .alx file in a folder on your computer – then use application loader to locate and install those files.

25 krishna March 2, 2011 at 3:08 am

i upload the .cod file use cmd javaloader -usb load membership.cod

i have error unable to open the file

how can i upload .cod file to blacberry device 9000 bold

26 Cooper February 24, 2011 at 11:20 am

@sanket You can download the app to your computer first then side load it by placing the jad/jar files on your memory card – once on the card simply navigate to the save location and click to initiate the download on your device.

27 sanket February 23, 2011 at 1:40 pm

Hi cooper,
I have been downloading berryslider software on my phone 9700 and getting error 907 unable to download zip file in the end .I tried on another phone it got downloaded of the same model but this had a data plan. On the prev . Phone was through wifi . So is the error bcoz of nt hvn a data plan ?? Is their a way to download through wifi ??
Thanks

28 Seb February 22, 2011 at 6:58 am

Hi Cooper

Forget about our middleware, consider any Blackberry application that we have to deploy on device over the air with any backend supported(take JDBC as an example).

What would be the communications requirements need to run the application on BB device, where device application is accessing the data from a backend server.

Thanks
Seb

29 Austin February 21, 2011 at 3:55 pm

for settings

30 Cooper February 21, 2011 at 8:37 am

@seb This is way over my head. I am not going to be able to help very much on this one but you should definitely post your question in the BlackBerry Developer Forums
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Development/ct-p/BlackBerryDevelopment

31 seb February 21, 2011 at 5:10 am

SUP: Sybase Unwired Platform (Middleware to design mobile application with Backend SAP and client at other end.)

32 seb February 21, 2011 at 5:08 am

We are running the application on Blackberry curve 8520 using USB connection, connected direclty to SUP machine. We don’t have any SIM inserted in device and just trying to deploy the applications without any APN enabled or any other setting. We have uploaded the signed(.cod files) .alx files using desktop manager, but are facing an error stating “communication error APN is not specified”.
And when we enable the APN, got error saying “Communication error: Tunnel Failure”.
Is the above scenario of using application through USB possible? If yes, then please mention the communication requirements to run the application. And if this scenario is not apt, please guide us.

Thanks
Seb

33 Cooper February 10, 2011 at 11:28 am

@Kameron You should use Desktop Manager to load files if all you have is the .cod and .alx. Just use the add/remove apps function in Desktop Manager.

When side loading apps onto your device you need the .jad / .jar files.

You can not change .cod into .jad files by changing their extensions. They are totally different types of files.

34 Kameron February 9, 2011 at 10:06 am

I have the .cod and .alx file saved on my BB media card (same folder). When I try to open either file the BB tells me it’s not supported. Do I need to change the .alx extention to .jad or what?

35 Cooper February 8, 2011 at 1:36 pm

@varun – what app were you trying to install? It sounds like the 4th method was working but the file you downloaded was corrupted.

Side Loading will be your best bet. Try a few files – do they all go 907?

36 Cooper February 8, 2011 at 12:35 pm

@fats You will have to speak to your IT manager at work. There may be a setting they can relax on their end to stop those alerts from appearing.

37 fats February 7, 2011 at 9:43 am

Hi. I have a bb 8520 and I keep on getting a pop up message from my it policy when I try to access my device memory and sd card via third party apps. Can I get some help here?

38 varun February 5, 2011 at 6:00 am

Hello Mr. Cooper,
Its really gr8 full of you helping everybody and replying to everyone’s issues, thanx buddy.
I hope u’ll solve my problem. As I went through ur complete article nd tried all ways but neither of the one was successful. 1st way – I don’t have data plan so couldn’t do with that.
Way2- download bb desktop manager, connected thrgh data cable got connected, enter application loader, next, read java n other, then there under window application name, action, size –it comes ( The bb desktop software does not have bb device software for the device tht u hv connected to d computer. Contct ur wireless service provider or system administration) when I click add & navigate my .alx file it comes NO ADDITIOANAL Appl designed for ur device was found. Same thng with blutooth.
Way 3 – same prob.
Way 4- did the thng,started downloading, in the end it came downloading failed, error 907.

even i tried themes and games also. but no use. can u give yahoo or facebook or any live chat id. where i can ask u,
i would be gr8full to you.

39 Grr February 1, 2011 at 4:24 pm

@Cooper- thanks.
But I do not see any option in Desktop Manager to transfer files to BB. For every option it says to connect using a USB…

Is there something I’m missing?
Device: BlackBerry Tour 9630

Thanks,
Grr

40 Cooper February 1, 2011 at 10:27 am

@Grr You can use Bluetooth to transfer files to your BlackBerry then install through sideload.

41 Grr February 1, 2011 at 1:32 am

Can I install the applications when my BlackBerry Tour 9630 is connected to Desktop Manager using Bluetooth?

Please help.

Thanks,
Grr

42 Cooper January 12, 2011 at 10:57 am

@kismawan You are very welcome!

43 Kismawan January 11, 2011 at 9:40 pm

I’m a new BB user.
Thanks a lot for the clear guide for installing the 3rd party apps on BB. Really appreciate it.

(from Indonesia)

44 Cooper January 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm

@pablo

1) Asegúrese de que las aplicaciones son para su modelo de dispositivo específico.

2) Trate una batería de tracción y ver si el lanzamiento de aplicaciones al reiniciar el teléfono.

3) Eliminar las aplicaciones y descargar / instalar de nuevo.

45 pablo January 8, 2011 at 1:07 pm

Cooper, me instale 2 aplicaciones en mi BB8520 curve son Viigo y multimedios, cuando me dirijo a la carpeta descargas aparecen los 2 iconos,pero cuando quiero acceder a cualquiera de las aplicaciones no sucede nada.

46 Cooper January 6, 2011 at 11:26 am

@manoj

Your Blackberry must be connected online and active with a data plan when you try to load the jad file or you will receive the “COD error”. Do you have an active BlackBerry data plan (BIS)?

Also ensure your browser setting is set to “BlackBerry” or you will receive errors.

If you continue to have the 907 issue, please respond with info on what model of bb you have, OS you are running, data plan info and location you downloaded the files you are trying to install.

Good luck.

47 Manoj January 6, 2011 at 12:43 am

Hi Cooper,

First of all thanks for these details provided.

However, i have a BB 8900 & i tried to save the .jad file to my media card so that i can run it to be downloaded but every time i click to download i get an error “907 cod file not found”. This is happening for every file that i save from third party. Please help me if you are aware of the solution. Thanks in advance.

48 Cooper January 4, 2011 at 12:12 pm

@FM Next time try this – when paired with the other device have them send the file then on your BlackBerry go to menu > receive file.

I have found this step necessary in most cases.

49 Fm December 29, 2010 at 10:08 am

I am unable to recieve through bluetoth everytime i see bluetooth operation fail i can send data to another devie help but i think of virus

50 Cooper December 16, 2010 at 3:12 pm

@Bryan Yes – if you can read the SD card with your computer simply place the files that you downloaded onto the card then replace in the BlackBerry.

Explore the media card and find/click on the file to trigger the installation.

51 Bryan December 13, 2010 at 10:11 pm

Hi! Trying to install ColorPearl APP to my Pearl 8100 BUT I don’t have the cable to connect my blackberry to my computer. Is there anyways to install it via SD card? Please Reply!

52 Cooper December 10, 2010 at 1:46 pm

@Matt It may be that your download is stalling out because of network issues and corrupting the install files.

Try grabbing it from this link http://boltbrowser.com/download.html

53 Matt December 8, 2010 at 10:22 am

When I try to download bolt for my bold (verizon) I get a message that says:

907 Invalid JAR
Frror!: conrtol flow verification information too large: a

What can I do to get bolt to download to my phone?

54 Cooper December 2, 2010 at 1:07 pm

@bea What is the specific error you receive? It sounds like the file you are trying to load may be corrupted. Does this happen with every theme you try and load?

55 bea December 1, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Hey, I have a new bold 9700 how do u install a them theme usually is a jad i tried putting it using the microsd card option but then when i start installing it it will say like an error? how can I install themes then?? help please thanks:))

56 Cooper November 17, 2010 at 11:34 am

@dede Unfortunately you can not save or run applications off of the microsd card. The only option close is using Aerize Card loader which works in a roundabout fashion.

You can check out Aerize Card Loader in the BBGeeks store here:
http://store.bbgeeks.com/product.asp?id=18931&n=Aerize-Card-Loader-%2D-SD-card-install-utility

57 dede November 17, 2010 at 5:05 am

how to transfer/save all aplication installed on microsd storage, I can’t be install aplication now cause no storage space in mydevice, but I have checked my device storage (microsd) still available more

thx for your help and suggestion before

Dede

58 AURELIO. October 25, 2010 at 3:08 am

THANKS,MY FRIEND MY BLACKBERRY IS BACK FOR YOU GUIDE.
AGAIN THANKS.
FROM MIAMI.

59 Cooper September 22, 2010 at 12:47 pm

@Biko In order to gain complete functionality on your device you will need to add a BlackBerry data plan. Many applications will not work and functions such as browser and BBM / email etc are all tied to the data plan.

Read this for tips on how you may be able to use the browser with no data plan:
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Connect-to-Internet-with-Your-BlackBerry-without-Paying-For-Data-Plan

60 Biko September 18, 2010 at 10:06 am

Cooper I really appriciate Ur helps. I also want to forward my question to U. I have blackberry 8830 and I’m using opera mini 4.2 to access internet. My core problem is that I am unable to download applications directly to my phone because the inbiult browser is not functional. When I open it or redirected, to it displays this: ”Your device does not currently have any Browser Configuration Service Book Entries.
Please contact your service provider to enable the Browser on your device.” So what to do. Additional informatios:
– My bb is of V4.2.2123(platform 3.0.0.64)
– I use gprs SIM
– Don’t have data plan
– Tried to go through HRT but nothing.
– Don’t know how to relate to bb server
– Buy the mobile from some body else. who don’t have much informations about the codes of the device and the like.
Please, please, please, help me the way I enable the browser on my phone.

61 Cooper September 1, 2010 at 9:18 am

@Oneas unfortunately I can not help with that one. Your BlackBerry has an IT policy that is maintained by your companies IT department. Whomever is in charge of maintaining your device will have to grant you the permissions to use the Opera Browser it seems.

Definitely contact them to let them know of your issue to see if they can ease up on the restrictions on your device.

62 Oneas August 31, 2010 at 8:57 am

Thank you Cooper. You are a godsend. Now that I have installed it, i keep getting the following: “The application operette $2dhifi has attempted to open a connection inside the firewall and outside the firewall which is not allowed by your IT policy.” every time i try launching Opera. wanna help me tackle that?

63 Cooper August 20, 2010 at 8:57 am

@Oneas Try grabbing it from one of these two links –

http://www.opera.com/mini/download/
http://opera-mini-blackberry.en.softonic.com/blackberry/download

64 Oneas August 20, 2010 at 6:06 am

hey Cooper. I have tried so many times to instal opera on my 8520 but i keep getting the following “907 Invalid JAR Error!: control flow verification information too large: f” Do you have any advice for me?

65 Cooper July 23, 2010 at 8:15 am

@Poz Unfortunately this can not be done – all apps are installed directly to device memory.

66 Poz July 22, 2010 at 1:01 pm

Or in fact, access the Device Memory’s folders?

67 Poz July 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm

I installed a 3rd party app on my bb, and now I need to access that app’s information.

The problem is my blackberry apparently installs all apps in the Device Memory, and I can’t access that.

Is there a way to install apps in the Media Card? (like almost any other mobile?)

68 Alejandra July 7, 2010 at 11:59 am

I downloaded a third party app onto by bb (Whatsapp) off the BB Appworld icon. I keep getting messages from the app that there is a critical error and I have to update. I’ve downloaded the update (which sometimes downloads successfully and other times gives me the 907 COD error), and it shows up on my list of apps, but I can’t find it anywhere on my bb.

I have a corporate bb, which for some bizarre reason will let me download third party apps, but won’t let me delete them.

So, my question is, would you happen to know how I can force the installation of a new version of an app? Just downloading it doesn’t seem to do the trick and I can’t delete and reinstall.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

69 Cooper June 14, 2010 at 9:06 am

@Manish Cheers!

70 Manish Shah June 13, 2010 at 2:34 am

Hey Cooper, You are too good man!!!
Thanks for all your information posted.

71 Cooper June 10, 2010 at 12:59 pm

@Heyyy Many apps will require that you have internet (BlackBerry data plan) but there are plenty that will run off wifi only.

72 heyyy June 8, 2010 at 8:59 pm

dose it matter if I have internet ???

73 Cooper April 30, 2010 at 8:30 am

@Jehangir I guess what I was trying to say is this – On the device you can currently read Urdu etc on you have a specific Operating System and specific Language packs installed.

I can not find which language pack has Urdu included so I am asking you to look at the Operating System you have and what language packs.

If you can tell me, I can track down the same language packs for your 8310.

74 Jehangir April 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Dear Cooper it is fact that when I received messages in urdu those are read able in urdu and sindhi. but on 8310 I cant same.
I assure you

75 Cooper April 26, 2010 at 11:36 am

@Sonik Try loading the same theme through Desktop Manager to see if you get the same error. It could be that the file is corrupted.

76 Cooper April 26, 2010 at 11:34 am

@Jecka It may be that that file is corrupt. I suggest downloading it with a pc then saving the .jad file to your memory card. You can then explore the memory card and click the .jad file to initiate the software download to your BlackBerry.

77 Cooper April 26, 2010 at 11:08 am

@Jehangir I am not sure where to find these languages for the BlackBerry. Can you look in the 8700 and tell me what OS is running on that device?

78 Jehangir April 25, 2010 at 10:30 am

Dear,I have two models of Blacberry, one 8700 in this model i can read asian languages just like urdu and I have and other 83100 but I cant read messages in urdu or in other asian languages. HowCan I solve this problem?

79 Jecka April 23, 2010 at 11:28 am

I’m trying to download a .jad file and I get an error message every time:\r\nThe server could not understand the page request or was unable to process it for some reason”.

How can I donwload my file successfully?

80 Sonik April 23, 2010 at 10:30 am

Dear guys ,

Need ur help please, I got a BB 8520 curve, checked my OS – shows as 4.6, downloaded a link for a theme, and ran it on a big bang bb OTA down loader. every time get a theme onto the card through the desktop manager and try installing it, it prompts me a 907 error.
was wondering if it has to do something with the permission screen which talks about allowing access etc..

not sure where im going wrong ! appreciate if anyone could help !

Thanks in advance

81 Cooper April 19, 2010 at 9:14 am

@Mark While I am not entirely familiar with the two themes you mention, I do suspect that those icons are not part of the default theme layout as dictated by the designer. You may not be able to modify the icon setup.

I suggest checking out some other themes. My current favorite designer is Hedone and he and his team are doing amazing things.

Check out some of his themes here:
http://store.bbgeeks.com/platformMain.asp?platform=5&sString=1327&pString=true

82 Mark April 17, 2010 at 9:29 am

Hey Cooper thank you very much for your kind and quick response. I found out a couple hours later that everything I downloaded was in “downloads” haha.

But the theme problem still happens when I use ‘Storm’ or ‘Imagining’, I have tried ‘menu – show all’ just in case the theme hid any icons but it still doesn’t work?

Would appreciate any further help. Thank you!!

83 Cooper April 16, 2010 at 9:24 am

@mark Check your downloads folder – the icons sometimes hide there. Also do a battery pull and see if they pop into your applications list.

84 Mark April 15, 2010 at 9:48 pm

Hello, I would appreciate if anyone can help me out with this:

I’ve installed Opera Mini 5 and Bolt browsers on my 9700 Bold but I can’t find where to open them? They’re not in Application Center? or the main menu.

And another thing…when I used the ‘Storm’ or ‘Imagining’ theme, a bunch of my icons in the main menu disappeared (e.g. gmail, yahoo, hotmail amongst others…). How can I set it so it doesn’t hide the icons?

85 Cooper April 12, 2010 at 10:07 am

@Aly Ok so grab the .jar file – turn on mass storage mode on your BlackBerry. Drag and drop the .jar file onto your memory card and remember its location.

Then unplug the BlackBerry and go into your media section and choose menu – explore.

Navigate to the .jar file location – click on the .jar file and follow the prompts to download and install the application.

86 Cooper April 12, 2010 at 9:38 am

@Nii you will need .cod files to go along with the .alx files. See if you can find them where you downloaded the .alx.

87 Nii April 11, 2010 at 10:27 am

My BlackBerry 8700g won’t accept .alx format. What do i do?

88 aly April 9, 2010 at 12:49 pm

hey cooper how r ya doing man,,,,i need ur help dude,,,well i want to install some applications on my bb storm i got that application file .jar on my system n i want it in my bb but inspite of using bb desktop manager m unable to get it in my cell can u please guide me ,,,,

89 Inam April 6, 2010 at 5:29 am

Does anyone has any idea, how to run a .sisx (Nokia 3rd Generation) application on blackberry……I need to use a VOIP soft phone on my blackberry available at ksafone.com/ipmobile

90 Cooper March 25, 2010 at 9:00 am

@Curtis Yes if you are getting the message that they are not compatible then there is a very real possibility that some themes and apps are not coded correctly. They may be fine for earlier os but something is messed up for newer ones.

unfortunately this kind of thing is difficult to troubleshoot.

91 Curtis March 23, 2010 at 11:05 pm

Hi Cooper,

There are 2 questions unanswered, which I need the answer! Jared said he cannot get apps to load on his 8330. Which I have, os v 4.5. And Bently said that he get the message, ‘this application is not compatible with your device and cannot be loaded’. I get that message when I’m trying to load themes on my curve. I have to use the desktop software, since Telus Mobility wont give me a data plan. (yes, they won’t, can you believe that?!)
So I’m adding the cod and alx files, and the same message keeps popping up. Any ideas? The themes state they are compatible with the curve 8330, with os 4.5. This is driving me nuts!

OK, since typing this, I’ve managed to add 2 themes, could it be that these themes are not actually compatible with the curve 8330 with 4.5 os, when it says they are?

92 Cooper March 17, 2010 at 11:26 am

@christina In most cases you will have to unzip any files and then transfer them to your micro sd card.

93 christina March 16, 2010 at 2:55 pm

help! im so lost and new to the blackberry world. i followed the direction for using my micro sd card it worked great however my phone will not let me open the file cause its in .zip how to i get it out of that so i can access it? is there something i can download or do i need to convert the files before i transfer them and how do i do that?

94 Nikhil March 16, 2010 at 12:31 am

Thanks Cooper, When I uninstalled and deleted the already installed application from the device, and then again installed the same application, the problem of ERROR 907 has been sorted out. IE while installing same application again on a device, it asks whether to overwrite it, obviously we’ll say “Yes”. But that wont really work. While looking at error, I also thought that it has something to do with URLs. But as I mentioned earlier that first time it has installed successfully, and I had not changed any URL related code while modifying the same application, I was sure that it was not the problem related to the URL.

Also, I tried by changing the application name, which also allowed me to install it successfully on the device.

Thanks again, I found this link very useful and active as compare to other BlackBerry and NetBeans Links. Best Regards.

95 Cooper March 15, 2010 at 10:14 am

@Nikhil Ok first things first – I do not o BlackBerry development so unfortunately you will have to rely on forums to get your information regarding NETBEANS etc.

As for the 907 error – This “illegal host string: starts with ‘/’” makes me think there is an error in your application that is not using a specific URL but a relative URL instead.

ie /whatever.html instead of http://www.bbgeeks.com/whatever.html.

Try checking your URLs in the code itself to ensure a specific URL is dictated instead of a relative path.

96 Nikhil March 13, 2010 at 7:43 am

Hi Cooper, In the same way [side loading]which worked for me earlier, I have tried to install new version [with very few modifications] of the same application on the same device. During the process, it shows the message “This application already installed, do you want to overwrite it”, I selected “YES”. It does all the processes like downloading and installing, but at the end it shows the error message, as follows:

907 Invalid JAR
illegal host string: starts with ‘/’

I tried many times, but getting the same error. What might be the problem? This was the only way [i.e. doing some changes and installing the application to test the new changes] remaining for me to test the application, as I didn’t succeeded yet to integrate the BlackBerry emulator with the NetBeans. Please help me.

Also, Please help me out to integrate the BlackBerry Emulator Java Platform to the NetBeans IDE for easy and fast development. I am using NetBeans IDE 6.8. I have already posted this question in many forums, but not getting the response.

I have download both the BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators 5.0.0 and BlackBerry JDE 4.7.0, and installed both. Then I tried to plug the BlackBerry Emulator platform to the Netbeans. For that I followed following steps:

1. In the NetBeans IDE, Right Click on my Java ME Project, and select the Properties
2. In the Category, select the Platform
3. Click on the Manage Emulators… Button shown, which opens the Java Platform Manager window.
4. It shows the Platforms list, which doesn’t shows the BlackBerry platform for Java.
5. So Click on the Add Platform… Button provided, which opens the Add Java Platform window, which shows 3 steps, in the first step you have select any one out of the options of platform types.
6. Select Java ME MIDP Platform Emulator
7. After selecting type, it procceds to step 2, opens a file chooser window named as Choose directory to search for platforms, through which you have to browse the directory in which you have installed the BlackBerry JDE. It also provide the Button Find More Java ME Platform Folders…
8. Then locate the directory in which you have installed the BlackBerry JDE. I tried to locate BlackBerry Simulator also.

It shows the Red Message There is no platform selected for installation and never reach to the step 3 which will show the detected platform.

IE it doesn’t detects the platform. So What might be the problem? I hope I have followed the correct steps as mentioned above. Please correct me where I was wrong. If I am missing any step please let me know.

I have Windows XP OS installed on my PC. Are my versions okay and compatible which eachother? I have BB 8520 Curve Smartphone. I have developed Java ME midlet using NetBeans. But now I want to modify it so I need integrate BB emulator to NetBeans.

I am finding it difficult to plug the BlackBerry Platform the NetBeans. Please help me. I am eagerly waiting for the response. Please ask me any information if you need from me.

Thanks and Regards.

97 Nikhil March 12, 2010 at 2:39 am

Hi Cooper, I download the JDE 4.7.0, installed it on my PC and open my Java ME project in it. I just wanted to create the .ALX file and .COD file so that I can install them on my BlackBerry 8520. I am not using any RIM package. If I could compile and build the project, JDE will create .COD and .ALX file for me. But I am facing problem in building the project through JDE. In fact all the sample projects are also NOT getting compiled and built. What might be the problem? It will be great if you guide me. Thanks in advance. Regards.

98 Nikhil March 11, 2010 at 7:31 am

Thanks a lot Cooper, It worked well for me. As I mentioned above that I have not used any device specific API to achieve device independence, I was knowing that that it will not produce the good look n feel. But I found that application is looking far below the expected look n feel. So I have decided to modify the application as per the device, but of course without using the BB api. So I download the BB 8530 Simulator [hope it will be used for 8520 also]. But it requires the .COD file to simulate. So now I want to create .COD and .ALX files for my project. So Please guide me how can I create these files? Also, it would be very helpful to me if you tell me how can I club BB emulator to my NetBeans, so that development and modifications will be easy, like most of the people do by this way? Best Regards. Thanks again.

99 Nikhil March 11, 2010 at 12:43 am

Thanks Cooper for a very quick response and giving me some direction. I’ll get back to you after trying your direction. You said “if they have been programmed correctly” means exactly what? I mean, it is compiling and running as expected on Java Emulator that come up with NetBeans. Second, If I want to UNINSTALL the application again [for installing new version of my application], is it possible? Please also provide me the steps for uninstalling it, so that I can confidently install it. Best Regards.

100 Cooper March 10, 2010 at 9:25 am

@Nikhil – Your best bet is to use the side loading method – save the jad/jar files onto your memory card and the navigate to them from within your BlackBerry. When you click on them they should initiate the installation if they have been programmed correctly.

101 Nikhil March 10, 2010 at 7:57 am

It is most complete and very interesting information. Thanks a lot Cooper. I am very new to mobile development. I have developed my own Java ME application and this is my first application. I developed it on netbeans IDE with MIDP 2.0 and CLDC 1.1. I didn’t use any third party API from the vendors like BB, Nokia or Samsung, because I want my application should run on any device. After compiling, it has created JAD and JAR files. How can I install my application on my BlackBerry Device [BlackBerry 8520 Curve smartphone]? It will be helpful for me if you provide me the steps. Best Regards.

102 vishwa March 4, 2010 at 12:48 am

In my black berry perl the third party j2me application is not working in second time, for first time is working fine ,when i re installing the same application its not working means its not connect to the GPRS…

103 billy February 23, 2010 at 4:55 pm

How does one download the files from the BB App world? All that site does it send links that lead back to the webpage….

104 Cooper February 19, 2010 at 10:43 am

@Nitesh have you confirmed that this app is running on other peoples Storms with the same OS as you are running?

The Storm is a tricky device to develop for and incompatibility may be due to a flaw in your dev teams design.

105 Nitesh February 19, 2010 at 5:58 am

Hi Cooper,

Our company has a blackberry application, that work fine however it does not work on my BB storm. It loads fine, but when i authenticate it with my username password, it turns up with “Network errors” please try again.
Till now i have tried uninstalling and installing it again, apn settings, disabled firewall, edited permissions, but nothing seems to wor.
As the application runs on other BB’s i believe the app is fine and something to do with my phone settings. I am on a vodafone contract. Please help as no one else seems to be keen on helping with third party applications.

thanks

Nitesh

106 Nitesh February 19, 2010 at 5:43 am

Hi Cooper,

Our company has a inhouse third party application, it works on most of the phones but it does not work on mine, when i try to open it, the home page opens fine, but when i authenticate it with my user name password, it comes up with “Network Error” try again, I have tries changing APN settings, disabling firewall, and editing permissions, but nothing seems to work. There is some thing in my phone that is stopping the application to work, so also i have uninstalled & installed it again.

Please help….. as i have spoken to blackberry & vodafone and I get one answer ” We donot support Third Party Application” :(

107 Cooper January 11, 2010 at 11:06 am

@spartan

read this post to get your browser icon back:
http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-to-do-if-you-dont-have-blackberry-internet-browser-881146/

108 Cooper January 11, 2010 at 10:59 am

@rajesh That sounds like you have grabbed a theme that is not for your device. When that happens it is not unusual for the theme to be installed but not show up in your available lists.

To be sure, do a battery pull on your Pearl while it is powered on (replace after 10 seconds) and see if the theme shows up after it turns back on.

109 rajesh January 10, 2010 at 1:11 am

copper my frnd i hve 8100 perl new os 4.5,n hve used ur method of micro sd 2install a new theme,but i m not getiing it ny whr its installed in my bb but how to run it,theme name is not thr in OPTION n theme catogory pls help..

110 spartan January 8, 2010 at 7:06 pm

i just unlock my phone and i can’t find the application centre and the browser pls how can i get it back i’m using storm

111 Jehangir Rahujo January 5, 2010 at 12:34 pm

Dear one I installed video recorder application in my BB, thanks to help.

112 Jehangir Rahujo December 28, 2009 at 11:40 am

I have problem,I am using Blackberry curve 8300 but there no videorecoder in it ,can I install video recorder in that smart phone? please nay one guid me i shall thankfull to him/her.

113 Bentley December 18, 2009 at 3:57 pm

it says that the application is not compatible with the device
??????

114 Cooper December 18, 2009 at 3:29 pm

You need to upload those files to your BlackBerry using Desktop Manager. Once you open Desktop Manager you choose to add new programs – browse to the folder you saved those files in and select the COD fil. Choose next or finish and it will install the application onto your BlackBerry

115 Bentley December 18, 2009 at 1:15 am

Hello cooper i downloaded an application but now i can not upload it to my bb, do i need a media card or internet on the phone to do this??
some of the files are jar, alx, cod, sis, and winzip, Pls help me
Thanks

116 Cooper December 1, 2009 at 12:22 pm

Unfortunately you will need a computer in order to get those files onto your BlackBerry.

The COD and ALX files are used by Desktop Manager to load apps onto your device.

If installing OTA with no desktop manager you will need a different type of file. The Jad/Jar files you need can be created using a program described here:
http://www.berryreview.com/2009/09/21/create-a-jad-free-app-to-easily-create-blackberry-ota-installer-jad-for-cod-files/

That being said, you still need a computer in order to convert the COD to Jad =(

117 Patrick December 1, 2009 at 4:11 am

I’m wondering if there is an app or process availible to install cod/alx files directly from my BB (8130).

I ask because my computer is down, making DM unavailible.

118 Cooper October 22, 2009 at 9:43 am

@palak Delete the file you downloaded and repeat the process. 907 errors mean the downloaded file is corrupted in some way.

119 palak October 21, 2009 at 5:33 pm

i copied a jod file to my micro sd card as instructed and tried t download the application, but am recieving an error – 907-invalid cOD, file not found. Please help me solve this problem.

120 Weird October 10, 2009 at 11:51 am

I’m trying to upload .jar files on to my blackberry bold, and it said it would not read the file name.
I’m trying to find the .alx file,
and I cannot.

121 Tamsin September 30, 2009 at 9:56 am

Hi there
thanks for this guide, its great.

my desktop manager says my BB is connected, and I can send photos etc via usb.
But when i follow these steps to add alx. apps, it doesnt give me the “add” option… it just shows me the things that are already installed.

i can not find the same apps in jad or anything else other than alx. and cod.

can anyone help?

122 Nick September 21, 2009 at 12:32 pm

Wrong!

There is no Add button in Application Loader!

What a waste of time.

123 gabe September 12, 2009 at 8:21 pm

I am looking for a software I could hear the name of the contact who is calling me I would also like to hear the name of the contact as I am scrcoling the contact in my blue tooth any help would be apprciated

124 Cooper July 27, 2009 at 12:50 pm

I believe it would be possible although the bundling of the DM exe may cause you some problems with the RIM legal team.

Your best bet here is to contact RIM directly and ask them what their policy is on this type of thing and perhaps they can steer you in the right direction regarding the driver downloads.

125 Steve Caupp July 27, 2009 at 9:19 am

Hello,

Our company is developing an application for the Blackberry. This application requires a RIM driver (for their smart card reader) to be installed. Our sales peeps feel that the current method of installing the driver through the Desktop Manager is going to be too complex for many of our end users.

The OTA method may be helpful in this regard. Do you know if it’s possible to download BB drivers in this way? I.e. could we grab the driver and make it available through a link on our site?

The actual method I was researching when I came across your article was scripting the Desktop Manager. That is, we’d like to distribute a CD or file that included the DM exe and that ran the DM exe and used a script or command line options to install the driver and our application without the user actually clicking around in the DM. Do you have any idea if that’s possible?

Thanks so much.

126 Cooper July 14, 2009 at 2:20 pm

If you can not find the application in either the downloads folder or the applications folder, try un-hiding all icons on your device. You may have a folder (sometimes messaging or others) that is hidden by default or by choice.

Your app may be in a hidden location.

127 Mauricio July 14, 2009 at 1:01 pm

I´m developing an application with TotalCross (old SuperWaba) to run at a BlackBerry Storm.

I´m using Netbeans 6.5 and JDK 1.2 and Black Berry JDE 5.0.0. I´m able to compile the
application with Netbeans, and I get the HelloWorld.jar file.
After that, I created a the files, like HelloWorld.alx, HelloWorld.cod, etc under the path /install/bb.
Then, I signed the application using the SignatureTool.
So, I opened the Desktop Manager, I clicked at Application Loader option, then I clicked at Start button under Add/Remove Applications option and then I pointed to HelloWorld.alx file at my desktop. I got the message:

The loading operation was successful.

My question is: where can I find HelloWorld application at my BlackBerry? I searched at
Downloads tab, but there´s nothing there.

Thanks a lot.

128 Jared June 11, 2009 at 11:29 am

i cannot get any alx files to ork no matter which method i have used. i have a blackberry 8330 m

129 Lexieken March 14, 2009 at 12:42 am

I’m having the same issues mentioned by Anjee and Laner above.
I have a BlackBerry Storm and have DL several OTA apps (iSilo, WeatherBug) that do not appeear anywhere on my phone other than under the “advanced settings”. This is the second BBS that I have since the first one was having battery issues and I had hoped that it would fix all the other problems. But my new phone is doing the same thing.

My “downloads” “applications” “application center” areas are all showing zero traces of these apps being present even after I’ve pulled the battery out and rebooted.

Am I missing something? I can’t seem to find anyone else who’s having this same issue, and I’m really tired of Verizon’s non-helpfulness when it comes to 3rd party apps.

FYI, i’ve DL gmail chat & GoogleMaps and both of those work just fine.

Thanks so much for any help you can give!!

130 Cooper March 3, 2009 at 9:27 am

Do you have a downloads folder on your BlackBerry – When downloading OTA on the Bold all apps will go to a downloads folder and you will have to manually move them out of that folder if you want to access them from your BlackBerry desktop etc.

Not sure what model of berry you have, but this is most likely the case.

131 Anjee March 2, 2009 at 3:28 pm

when I downloaded and installed an application OTA I got a successful message, however I don’t have an icon to launch it. The application appears in the application list but I have no way to lauch it? Any ideas? Also, I selected to ‘show all’ applications.

132 mark l February 15, 2009 at 8:30 am

for some reason the application downloader doesn’t appear on my menu at all. I have an application folder but not an application downloader. My colleague also has a storm as has the application downloader but I don’t. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Mark

133 Cooper February 5, 2009 at 11:35 am

@Milk – not sure what is happening there – it could very well be a corrupted jad file you are trying to install.

@Henry You should load the jad and jar files onto your memory card. Navigate to them in the media section of your BlackBerry and click to begin the install. You can not install jad or jar files from the desktop – only OTA or via the memory card (side loading).

@Kelly I would contact the developer of that game/app to see if they can trouble shoot the issue.

@Marty You will have to get permission from your it department in order to load any 3rd party apps onto your device. They will have to do the install for you =(

134 Marty February 5, 2009 at 10:28 am

Hi
I have a company blackberry but when i try to download any games i get an error message stating “your it policy does not allow you to download 3rd party applications”… is there anyway to get around this ?
Thanks
Marty

135 Kelly February 3, 2009 at 11:22 pm

I have a 3rd party download it is eagleeys(j2me new version) on blackberry storm but when I go to log in it stays at the sys login screen. I can’t figure out how to get it to run. And I can’t find anyone who can help me figure it out either. Any ideas would be greatful. I printed the info and hope hubby can figure it out. Thanks

136 Henry January 29, 2009 at 9:23 pm

I have a .jar file and a .jad file but no .alx file. I’ve never downloaded a third party application. I there a way to unzip these files to download the applicatin?

137 Milk January 19, 2009 at 12:32 am

I have the same problem as him with it saying
“unable to display file/media card/filename.jad

I have no problems installing alx files through the desktop manager.

138 Cooper January 8, 2009 at 12:17 pm

@Confused – You may have a corrupted OS or Desktop Manager. It seems that there were a whole batch of Pearls sent out with flawed software.

I suggest upgrading to the latest version of both your carrier OS and the Desktop Manager Software.

If this does not fix your problem report back and I will try and sort it out.

139 Confused January 8, 2009 at 2:34 am

I have a BB Pearl 8100. Followed the instruction to copy .jar files to memory card in BB. When clicked on and to open . Then select . Located all the .jar files. But when clicked on the .jar file. Message appeared
“Unable to display file/Media Card/filename.jar
Pls advise on how to solve this problem. Many thanks.

140 I_know_how December 25, 2008 at 1:46 am

I only have one issue with the above instructions, one key point to remember is that you have to add be sure to add the install files together. you have to add the .alx AND the .cod file at the same time….so highlight the files or clicking one and holding down CTRL and clicking all the files, and click open.
MY COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

I have been hearing about all your problems with the error message “no additional applications designed for your device were found” and people just having just general error messages while trying to download 3rd party software.
Heres the steps that worked for me:

After you have downloaded the zip file onto your desktop, open it (either automatically or using winzip or a zipping program) make a new folder on your desktop and place all the files in it except any instruction manuals, or .doc or .txt files. Those are just for you to read or know seperate from sending to the phone.

with your phone plugged in to the computer

On your desktop manager, open the application loader.

Depending on your version and model either click add or browse

a box will appear asking where the file is…. this is the tricky part….go to the new folder you created on your desktop…. you have to add the .alx AND the .cod file at the same time….so highlight the files or clicking one and holding down CTRL and clicking all the files, and click open. when you do this, you will notice the name of your application you want to download in the list now. Check the box for that application, click next or save, and then it will be in your downloads folder. For example I downloaded the mylocation application in my zip folder were 3 files .alx, .cod, and a .jad file. I highlighted all of them and it worked great.
I have the latest desktop software and I have the new Blackberry Storm, but it should be the same for most models.
Hope that helped!

141 Laner December 10, 2008 at 4:29 pm

I have downloaded and installed a couple of 3rd party applications on my Storm: Opera Mini and DynoPlex EFile. I can see them in the Applications area under Options: Advanced Settings, but they don’t appear anywhere in the Applications from the Home screen. I can see Maps, Word to Go, etc., but none of the new applications. How do I access them?

142 Niblick December 6, 2008 at 12:43 pm

This may be a technical issue or maybe it’s just PEBCAK. I have a new BB Bold and I’m on the Rogers Wireless network in Canada. I’ve downloaded the Gmail app successfully and I can use the Google search box within the app, however, mail and maps (the only things I’m truly interested in) won’t install and won’t tell me why. I click to install GMail…I get a progress bar that never moves and the install falls back to the search screen after a few seconds. The only error message I get is in the gmail app it tells me “Could not download Gmail”. This is the same result whether I am using the 3G or Wifi. Any ideas?

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144 Becky October 18, 2008 at 10:28 am

Cooper, thanks very much for the help!! I upgraded to 4.6 and installed my application very easily.
Thanks so much!!

145 Cooper October 17, 2008 at 12:46 pm

I would suggest either 4.6 (I am using it now with no issues) or dropping back down to Desktop Manager 4.2 as there are lots of reports of 4.3 being buggy.

If you do opt to go back down to 4.2 then be sure to get the Service Pack 2 upgrade as well for the best results.

146 Becky October 17, 2008 at 12:17 pm

Cooper,
Desktop Manager does recognize my Blackberry as connected. Which version of desktop manager should I choose from this website? – 4.3 since that is what my device software is???

I did not have to sign in as a member for http://tinyurl.com/bu5z4.

Thanks very much for your help,
Becky

147 Cooper October 17, 2008 at 11:30 am

Becky: does the desktop manager recognize your BlackBerry as connected? If so then I would suggest upgrading the desktop manager software you can find it here (have to sign up as a member) http://tinyurl.com/bu5z4

Get the English language with media player.

If your BlackBerry is not being recognized as connected do a hard battery pull WHILE IT IS CONNECTED THROUGH USB. When it comes back online the desktop manager should see it.

148 Becky October 17, 2008 at 10:57 am

Thanks Cooper.
I cannot get the Application Loader to work. That is why I used the last option provided by bbgeeks.com.

I have determined that I have the lastest device software offered by ATT – v4.3.0.93. And my Desktop Manager is v4.3. So is there a need for me to upgrade either of these?

Do I need to use the sync function in DM? I am not sure how to use this if I am not using an organizer.

What am I missing or doing wrong??

149 Cooper October 17, 2008 at 7:51 am

Becky: Glad you found the post informative. Thanks for reading BBGeeks.

If you only have the .alx and .cod files, simply save them to a folder on your desktop and then use the Application Loader in the desktop manager to load the files onto your BlackBerry.

This method is described above under:
Installing Third Party Software Via BlackBerry Desktop Manager

let us know if you have any trouble loading your apps =)

150 Becky October 16, 2008 at 8:00 pm

I love the Desktop to MicroSD card method. Thanks for making this information available. The Desktop Manager from BlackBerry seems to be useless. How would your method work if the software I want to download only has .alx and .cod files?

151 Cooper October 2, 2008 at 7:46 am

Eric – it looks like you have a jar file that has not been formatted correctly. I would notify whoever you are trying to download the application from and ask if they have had any other complaints. They may not know their file is broken.

152 Cooper October 2, 2008 at 7:40 am

Calculating – in the post above click on the first link below “Installing OTA Files via BlackBerry Desktop Manager” and read that forum post very carefully. There are a number of links to software and instructions on how to convert your jd/jar files to the cod format required to load applications onto your device.

153 Calculating October 1, 2008 at 6:42 pm

My blackberry 7520 doesn’t have a flash card reader. The desktop software only allows me to select alx software, but nearly every application out there uses the .jad descriptor file, even the stuff that says its for blackberry 7520. My blackberry wap browser and sms are not supported by my provider. All I want to do is install standard .jad/.jar j2me applications, which supposedly the blackberry is compatible with… How do I do it?

154 alex July 27, 2008 at 6:28 pm

di all of the above. in the and after choosing ” download” I’ve gtoa message ” download failed” , when prompted for details got a message ” invalid 907 JAR code”
Do I have to unlock my BBerry or what was that ?

155 Ariel June 9, 2008 at 3:40 pm

Thanks a lot! This is the most complete guide i’ve found on this subject.

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