Installing Blackberry Simulators
14th Feb 2012
Installing Blackberry Simulators is a bit of a nightmare. Here are some findings to make the process a little smoother.
Install Java JDK IMPORTANT
- IMPORTANT: Use the Sun JDK, not any other distribution.
- IMPORTANT: Install JDK 1.6 or higher,
- IMPORTANT: Install the 32-bit version even if you are running a 64bit Machine.
Set up JAVA environment
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Create a JAVA_HOME environment variable.
- Open System Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables
- Create a new system variable
- Variable name:
JAVA_HOME
- Example value:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_21
- Add
%JAVA_HOME%\bin
directory to the PATH system variable
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Add Java bin to PATH
- Open System Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables
- Under system variables, select PATH and append
;%JAVA_HOME%\bin
- e.g.
%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%JAVA_HOME%\bin
Verify that Java is installed.
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Open a new command window:
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Start > Run, type in "cmd", and click OK.
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Check Java Version
C:\>java -version java version "1.6.0_21" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_21-b07) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 17.0-b17, mixed mode, sharing)
Install Blackberry Email and MDS Services
- Go to: https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=060AD92489947D410D897474079C1477
- Choose Blackberry Email and MDS Services from the dropdown
- Click "Next"
- Download the latest bundle
- Install by running the executable
Install Blackberry OS Device Simulators
- Go to: https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=060AD92489947D410D897474079C1477
- Choose a Device Simulator for the version of the OS you want to test
- Click "Next"
- Download the latest bundle
- Install by running the executable
Start the MDS and Simulator
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Open the Start Menu and run All Programs > Research In Motion > Blackberry Email and MDS Services > MDS
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Open the Start Menu at
All Programs > Research In Motion
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You should have a simulators folder for the device you installed previously
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Run it
Disable Graphics Acceleration
- As the simulator is starting I have found it smoother to disable graphics acceleration
- View > Graphics Acceleration > Off
Connect to WIFI
- Use "Manage Connections" to turn off the Mobile Network
- You might be prompted to run a connection wizard when you start up the phone
- Use it to connect to the Default WIFI network
- If you don't then click the Blackberry button and open "Manage Connections" and run "Set up Wi-Fi Network"
Browse the Internet
- You should finally be able to open the browser and use the internet
References
http://wiki.phonegap.com/w/page/31930982/Getting%20Started%20with%20PhoneGap%20BlackBerry%20WebWorks