Hi,

I created a small application to automate some operations with BB:

- load .cod file
- convertion & load .jar files (jad file created by application if it's not found)
- delete files from BB
- copy files from BB to PC (.jar files)
- use BB password to connect to device
- support USB/COM connected devices

Thank Mark Rejhon for his "HOWTO: Manually convert .jad/.jar to .cod if you cant do OTA" guide. The application is not a perfect but keep me a lot of time. It's just GUI for JavaLoader/RAPC BB utilities. I've tested it on my BB7290 (USB) and my friend tested it with some old COM-port connected BB.



There is a link : BB_Manager (ZIP 6Mb)

The application is written in VB.NET so it requires Framework 2.0 to work.

HOWTO "install":

- unzip files to any folder
- link you BB
- run BB_Manager.exe (at first run you will receive message regarding registry key just ignore it, if application is closed after that - rerun it)

Click on right mouse button will rise a menu for Copy/Delete/etc. operations.

Application creates keys in registry : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BB_Manager

Any comments are welcome

This link leads to a site displayed in what appears to be Russian, with no mentionn of BB Manager, I'd be a little worried. about this unless it is rectified.

The link is fixed. It's pointed to Russian file share server. You will see "BB_Manager.zip" line and under it something like ">>> óËÁÞÁÔØ / Download <<<" - it's a link .

Downloaded it and tested it, on a 7250 and it worked flawlessly. You do need to come up with a help file. I tested an instalation that I did not want to keep and when it was installed and i tested to see it worked and i was satisfied, I went to delete it and I could not delete it via the Handheld. However upon a little more playing with the application I went to the left side where it lists the handheld applications, selected the application I did not want and right mouse clicked and chose delete and it removed it with ease, I think it will also remove other listed applications though I chose not to try (I am happy with what I have), but it certainly makes an ardous process a snap. Good job man I wish I had had this 6 months ago.

Left side (activities on BB):



You can reach meny by click on right mouse button. Keep Ctrl pressed to select several items in the list.

1. Copy - copy files from BB to folder in right side of application (.COD)
2. Delete - delete file from BB
3. Refresh - refresh info in left side of application
4. Check link - application checks connection to your BB
5. Hide system files - hide files with prefix net_rim_..

Right side (activities on PC):



6. Path to folder
7. Load - convertion selected .JAR files to .COD and load .COD files to BB
8. Delete - delete file/directory
9. Create directory
10. Refresh - refresh info in folder
11. Connection status

I make small additions to BB_Manager:

- it can use password to connect to BB
- it generates JAD file for JAR if JAD file is not found
- more correct work with big files

The link to new BB_Manager is located in initial message.

I downloaded and installed your new version and when I try to run it I get an Uncaught exception error. Any ideas?

I recompile the application. The EXE file is there:

BB_Manager.EXE

Try it please!

2 KonTiki: Could you also add this DLL to work folder as well?

Where can i get the vb.net framework 2.0 to download ?

On MS website

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

There are links to fixed version:

- All files package (DLL is included)

- EXE file only (for "upgrade" )

Testers are welcome

THANKS

Thanks Silen the DLL did the trick it is now working as well as before.

that site dont work

2 siralston: What do you mean? Which site doesn't work?

Great software! One question though. When you load a JAR file does it automatically get converted to a COD file?

2 discordia: Yes, it does. As well as creates JAD file before if it wasn't found...

Привет! Спасибо тебе громадное! Никак не мог совладать со своим 7290. Только твоя программа мне постоянно сыпет эксепшенами System.InvalidCastException: Conversion from string " " to type 'Long' is not valid. ---> System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.

2 Shiva: Write in English there Let me know more detail please when this exception is rised... Will fix it

This is what I keep getting

2 uNtouched & Shiva: Could you please download this debug version of
BB_Manager:

BB_Manager_debug.exe

Unzip it to BB_Manager folder and run. Let me know please after which message you have error.

Unfortunately I don't have this error on my PC and it will help me to fix the problem.

10x!!!

Silen,

When I run your program, following your instructions, I get this message:

To run this application, you must install one of the following versions of the .NET framework:
v2.0.50215
Contact your application publisher for instructions about obtaining the appropriate version of the .NET framework.

I have installed it 3 times. I even rebooted to see if that fixes the problem. It still gives me that message.

What's going on?

please help , I will admit i have never ever learned to use dos.. i can type dir and help and quit?? but i really dont know how to use it , by following the instructions on the other post i am still getting nowhere going by what i think is step by step... I must be missing some vital part of using dos to get all this to work , because i cant get past blah, blah, /researchinmotion/blackberryjde4.1.0/bin blah blah, i am not at home right now so i dont know really what i am saying... so i guess i am asking if without sarcasim , somone would be interested in typing up a laymens step by step set of instructions OR mabey point me in the direction of a possible "crash course to get the fundementals of dos" i am so sorry , oh i am really not dumb, but this is making me feel like i am ..... thanks again ....if anyone is interested in trying to help .

2 dcrhaekte: You have to install .NET ftramework 2.0. You may give it from MS site ( .NET framework 2.0 ).

This wont create the COD files.

At least not for vnes software that I am playing with. Any thoughts?

2 Shdw-Knt: the application by itself doesn't convert/generate anything As I describe it's just GUI for JavaLoader/rapc utilities (both are in the archive). All files (7 files: bb.ico, BB_Manager.exe, ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll, JavaLoader.exe, net_rim_api.jar, rapc.exe, rapc.jar) should be located in the same folder from you run BB_Manager.exe. To check the posible issues with:

1. Connection - run DOS promt, in the folder run command:

JavaLoader -usb deviceinfo

if connection OK you will have Hardware Id,PIN,OS Version and etc. of your BB.

2. Convertion JAR/JAD - run DOS promt, in the folder run command:

rapc import=net_rim_api.jar codename=Test -midlet test.jar

where test.jar - any JAR file by your choice, if it has JAD file add

jad=test.jad

to command. If convertion OK you will have COD file.

Hope this brief info will help you.

When I run BBManager, I get an hourglass on the screen and nothing else. I think it might have something to do with an error I get when the program launches.
Any ideas? JavaLoader seems to work from the prompt.
Daniel

Would anyone be so kind as to make a cod of meteor crusher for me, i wiped my bb and its gone, and i dont have internet at the moment!
;)

I have been having this problem as well:
************** Exception Text **************
System.InvalidCastException: Conversion from string " 1.0.0." to type 'Long' is not valid. ---> System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format.
at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Conversions .ParseDecimal(String Value, NumberFormatInfo NumberFormat)
at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Conversions .ToLong(String Value)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Conversions .ToLong(String Value)
at BB_Manager.Form1.BB_GetList()
at BB_Manager.Form1.Form1_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Mes sage& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Mess age& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
BB_Manager
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Lynn/My%20Documents/Unzipped/BB_Manager_02/BB_Manager.exe
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Runtime.Remoting
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
----------------------------------------
ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib
Assembly Version: 0.84.0.0
Win32 Version: 0.84.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Lynn/My%20Documents/Unzipped/BB_Manager_02/ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.DLL
----------------------------------------

the rapidshare link is dead.. would you please re-upload?

Yes! please reload this APP ) not onrapidshare PLS

please upload the file again.
download link is no more...

we need this file please reup!!!!!

Hi ALL,

I will upload the application soon. I do not have BB anymore and I'm not interested in futer development of this APP, so if somebody would like to take care of it I may send source files (it written in VB.NET) - just send me PM.

Thank you,
Silen

There is the last (means I do not develop it any more) version of BBM:

BB_Manager_bin.zip of size 30.711 KB

BB_Manager_setup.zip of size 322.8 KB

I do not have BB and could not provide next BB SDK files:JavaLoader.exe, net_rim_api.jar, rapc.exe, rapc.jar. But you may download SDK from BB site. Files should be placed in BBM folder.

Good luck,
Silen

Any chance this can get posted again?

I have a few games I'd like to send to my 7290, but I am not paing for a data plan at the moment.

i can hos the app if its ok with the mods i would really like to have it i got tons of jar i would love to use on my bb asi just got my bb i am bb app poor if you know what i mean and i need to be able to transfer via usb cable

Punctuation is good too..

hello,

someone can reup BB_Manager?

thank you