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HOWTO start MIDP Application development - some questions ..

Hey guys,
Currently I am Java programmer (applications and applets for PCs), but I want to try something new, and so I am instersted in developing apps for cellphones. Hope you can answer my questions:
1) MIDP 2.0 does support animated gifs and allows me to access the phones memory (for loading files) when the phone supports this, right? Whats the name of the API that allows me to access the phones memory?
2) Whats the best free development platform for MIDP 2.0 at the moment? Currently I use Eclipse, but I guess I need something else for mobile development.
3) Are there any websites with tutorials that give me a lil introduction to MIDP? Any links are welcome.

Just started to look at this myself, though not fully understanding it yet, managed to get a MIDP helloworld class compiled and .jar created just using javac / command line so far, but haven't managed to get it working on the device yet, need to look into preverifying so i'm told.
2) J2ME toolkit perhaps, free with registration on java.sun.com, explanation of it is in the link in reply (3), might be worth a look first to see if it's what you're after.
3) http://www.codeguru.com/Cpp/W-P/ce/networking/article.php/c7911/
If anyone has any further info, please respond.

http://today.java.net/pub/a/today/2005/02/09/j2me1.html?page=2
works

Free e-wallet for windows mobile 6.0

Hi,
I am a software professional and out my personal requirement I developed the e-wallet for windows mobile 6.0.
I have used this site alot for ROMs and other problems with my Diamond so thought I may pay back in my own little way through this.
Details- http://www.suneet.net/FrmBlogViewer.aspx?blogid=48
Cheers...
Suneet

it sound great dude but can we have some screenshot please

Yep sure...
I will see if I can do this tonight...
Also, if you or anyone face any problem in installation or usage, I will more than happy to sort out that.
cheers...

There are some screenshots at the bottom of his blog site.

Updated the tool installation section
Hi,
I have updated the tool installation section on my blog.
Primarily-
1. SQL 3.5 installation cab should be installed before the application cab as the tool uses newer version of SQL which is not present in ROM by default.

thanks a lot
I'm gonna have a look on it

Nice App!! Thanks for sharing..

Usage
Hi there,
Could you all please let me know if you are able use it properly and not having any problems.
As a developer of this app, its important for me to know that the app is of any use or not.
Many thanks

[Q] 1.5 / 2.2 QVGA Issues

I was developing with Android 1.5 api and I published an app to the market.
However , one of my friends told me that he can't find my app on the market.
His phone is running Android 2.2 and having a QVGA Screen.
I tried with an emulator running Android 1.6 QVGA and the same problem was noticed.
I tried to google for the solution and it seems that I don't have correct keywords to specify the problem.
I know I can use supports-screens android:smallScreens="true" , but not for 1.5
Do I need to develop with 1.6 api to support all kind of screens? Or do I just need to include some more at the manifest?
Sorry for my poor English.

I can see no one answered my question, is it because I am reading with a QVGA screen?(Joking)
Please Help.

You need to build the project against the 1.6 API (you can do it in a way that is compatible with 1.5) to support various screen sizes with supports-screen.
The whole process consists of right clicking your project in eclipse, changing the API to build against, adding proper values to the manifest and exporting the app.
It's pretty well explained on the android developers page, but if you can't get it working, I'll post a step by step guide once I get to my laptop (later this day).

Number22 said:
You need to build the project against the 1.6 API (you can do it in a way that is compatible with 1.5) to support various screen sizes with supports-screen.
The whole process consists of right clicking your project in eclipse, changing the API to build against, adding proper values to the manifest and exporting the app.
It's pretty well explained on the android developers page, but if you can't get it working, I'll post a step by step guide once I get to my laptop (later this day).
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I just found out that I can use 1.6API and support 1.5 after reading your reply.
Thank you , you helped alot!

[Q] some sort of compiler or scripting program inside android

Hey all!
Remember a python program on simbian where you could script and run your programs right on the device? Is there something similar to that in android (any language)?

I don't know the answer to your question, but I've been wondering if perhaps Firefox on Android (currently in beta) may allow us to use Google's App Inventor on the phone to build apps.

SL4A
How about: http://code.google.com/p/android-scripting/

[Q] test roms on emulator

Hi,
I would like to test the roms I can find here, on an emulator.
for that, I will need something like the SDK for the Acer tablet A500.
(to build my AVD)
I can't find it. anyone have an idea where I can find it ?
thanks
Olivier

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=android+sdk

ah ah ah . so fun )
unfortunatly, it is not provided by google !
I know well the android SDK, I am talking about a small part which is sometime provided by constructor in order to help the developper to build application with android SDK.
for example, Sony provides the SDK part for some of its device. it has to be added to the android SDK.
I think it could comes from Acer, or developer who has it because they are working near or far from this (in the same way, the Leak comes from someone which is near from developer team)
I am still looking for that.
thanks
Olivier

Im totally confused as to what you are looking for.. If its reference sdk from acer . They have not provided this.. I think its something they provide to google then google adds it to the sdk. or acer will provide a repo to add to your sdk.
now here is what setup i have..
1 download the sdk tools from developer.android.com/sdk i think is the url (use search )
2. download eclipse (there is a link on the developer.android.com site)
3 download the correct FULL Java library abe sure to read the requirements on the version of eclipse you use for what jave version you need )
4 Read read READ .. Read the how to install sdk development environment in Eclipse for your EXACT OS . Pay close attention to every detail. like is is x86 x64 and so on.
5 Follow the instructions word for word on again the install and setup for android development platform for your OS Version.
This is what i use as well as CYGWIN (this is for advanced users) As well as there are other tools that make developing much easier. YES IM NEW TO all of this as well.But have learned alot over the last year.
The above only gets you ready. Once you get to this point . KEEP . WELL YOU KNOW THIS Part already KEEP READING.. in a few weeks you will on your way.
GOOD LUCK developer.android.com has everything your asking and beyond.
If any of the above is incorrect Blame it on developer.android.com or the mighty thor. god of the universe..