@9thtee: This is good information.
I would say yes, it applies to my tools as well, since we all only use javaloader funcionality.
Can anyone try this?


BTW:
BES 4.1.4 has a default value of TRUE for that:

any word on if someone got this to work on an AT&T 8300 OS 4.2.2.89 (platform 2.4.0.39)?

nevermind, tried it myself and it works GREAT... Thanks for this great application!!!

and again, I am using an AT&T Curve with the quoted platform/OS

I have just received a new Curve from O2 UK with OS v4.2.2.114 (Platform 2.4.0.53) & have sucessfully used BBScreenShooter 1.50c to take a screengrab from the Curve.

BBScreenStream 0.87b works too!

Wahey!

Hello,
here are news from BBSrceenShooter.
A new beta version is out with new feature based on user request.

New in Version 1.51e:
- in the password window the corresponding PIN of the device is displayed
- you can take screenshots from up to 4 devices connected to USB simultaneously
- the device PIN can be included in the file name (it will be included anyway when taking simultaneous shots)
- the rememberPassword feature works for all 4 devices as well (still no button for that, you have to set rememberPassword=1 in the .ini file)
- when doing simultaneous screenshots a combined picture is stored in the clipboard while the files are still saved separate.

Have fun while testing.
Attached are some screenshots. (only 3 devices at once, that's all I have )

There is a new beta version of BBScreenStream as well.

New in version 0.88b:
- in the password window the corresponding PIN of the device is displayed
- you can select the device you want to show
- the rememberPassword feature works for all 4 devices as well (still no button for that, you have to set rememberPassword=1 in the .ini file)
- you can run multiple instances of BBScreenStream showing up to 4 devices simultaneously. (To do so copy BBScreenStream and the .ini file into another folder and rename it to e.g BBScreenStream2.exe)

Again have fun while testing.
Screenshots attached.

I am moving my web space and domain to a new provider.
If any links do not work for you try oppitronic.[net|de]

Michael

As a followup, I have a Verizon 8830 which had 4.2.2.66 on it, and I could not use any utility to capture screenshots off the device. Every single time, I received "Shot Failed". I upgraded to Verizon's newest OS for that device, 4.2.2.148 and now I can, so apparently they resolved it in the newest build.

@blenahan:
Thanks very much for the clarification!

Hi,

I would k=like to use the BB screenshot software for my work purpose.

Thanks
Gem

@GEM:

The tools are freeware. You can use them for work

direct links:
http://oppitronic.net/pb/oui!/bbscreenshooter.exe
http://oppitronic.net/pb/oui!/bbscreenstream.exe

links to my web page:
oppitronic.[net|de]
oppitronic.[net|de]


To enable the rememberPassword feature edit the .ini file and set rememberPassword =1

If you device does not get detected try using a more recent version of JavaLoader.exe or increase the timeout values in the .ini file.

I see that you are using an 8310 on TM. I'm unable to get the application to perform a capture on my device.

8310 AT&T 4.2.2.170 (Platform 2.5.0.30)

I am able to use bbscreenstream.

@jorowi:
I don't understand that. Both tools depend on javaloader and use the same code to get a screenshot. The only difference is the temporary file they create. From which folder do you run the programs? Do you have the latest versions?
What ist the error? Have you tried to increase the timeout values in the .ini file?
Michael

I figured it out, there were spaces in folder path.

Very nice programs bro! Thank You!

@jorowi:
In which path where space charcaters?
The program should handle that correct.
If you give me some more information I'll check the code and try to fix it.
Michael

The spaces were in the path to save the file. It should also be noted that I'm running it on Vista, if that makes a difference.

my blackberry 8700r is crashed and getting an error 507 ..can any one help me out ..what should i do

I've read through the thread, but cannot for the life of me figure out how to load this program.

When I download the JavaLoader.exe from the blackberry website, where does it need to be saved? Any folder?

I'm waiting for my email address to be validated for the Developer site, so until then I guess there is no way around it.

Hi,

I'm working on both 8100 and 8820. These great tools are working fine for the 8100. For the 8820, no chance. Javaloader was working for the 8820 until the BB was NOT activated. May be a problem with the default IT Policy? If someone has any information about that...

Thanks!

Wirelessly posted

Are you on a bes?
There are default it policies that disable the screenshot feature.
Your admin needs to enable that in order for javaloader to retrieve a screenshot.

Yes I am on a BES. I changed the value for Security Policy Group > Allow screen shot capture to True (normally it should be the default value!!!), resent the IT Policy and then ran javaloader again and it is working fine now for the 8820.
Many thanks!!!
Delphine

With the assistance of oppitronic , I was able to get both BBScreenShooter & BBScreenStream working. Thank you so much & I will definitely be spreading the word.

Finally an app that works independently of my blackberry!!!

Hello again,

it's been some time, but finally I was able to fix a problem in BBScreenStream with javaloader hanging when used with OS 4.5 devices.

You can just update existing versions using the built-in updater.
Or get it from my homepage oppitronic.[net|de]

If you have problems getting the javaloader set up, just drop me a PM.

Michael

This is a little out of date to reply to, but I have an 8830 an I keep getting the following error:

It seems there is no BlackBerry connected to the USB port or the Desktop Manager is not installed.

Connect a BlackBerry and try again or cancel.

It actually happens for both 8830s and 8703es.

All os above 4.1; xp machine; unlocked handhelds; Sync just fine via the Desktop Manager. I have used the javaloader to wipe and reinstall the OC on a number of BBs. Increased the connecttimeout to 255.

The best I can come up with is to try different javaloaders; I just found my original installer (JavaLoader_Installer_31.7.0.73.exe), I'm going to guess that ain't the right one.

VERY annoying, this sounds like a great utility. Right now all I want is a capture of the pesky activation Briefcase - but more comes easily to mind.

Anybody else run into this?

Did you try using JL_Cmder for screenshots?

I use Rove Mobile Viewer

Hi folks,

I meanwhile got my BOLD and have updated the screenshooter so it works with the latest device without problems.

Here again the download links:
(it seems a few were not able to find them and asked)

oppitronic.[net|de]
oppitronic.[net|de]

To enable the rememberPassword feature edit the .ini file and set
rememberPassword =1
(my tool stores the password somewhat encrypted in the ini file)

For legal reasons I can't distribute the javaloader.exe together with the tool.

Greetings
Michael

BB Screen Shooter v1.6.2b prompts me for my PIN, I enter it & it produces a screengrab which is completely white.

The odd thing is I used it on a pre-release evaluation Bold & it worked fine, but it doesn't work with my production Bold with OS 4.6.0.162.

JL_Commander v1.9.1 & BBScreen v1.1 work fine with my Bold but their UI isn't as quite as friendly as BBScreenShooter.

DMTelf

I have a BOLD 4.6.0.126 and it works for me.
Basically all screenshot tools for the BB do exactly the same, they use javaloader to get a screenshot. My ScreenShooter only wraps a GUI around the command line tool. So I can't understand why that happens.
The "white screen" is normal under certain circumstances and should appear even when you use the command line tool itself when:
-you have encryption enabled
-your BB is locked
-when the screen is dark or the BB is holstered
That phenomenon exists since Blackberry introduced transparency and shades in their themes.

Michael

Given what you've said, I don't understand why JL_Commander & BBScreen works, whereas yours doesn't even when they use the same version of javaloader.exe

@dmtelf: Me not either, sorry
My BOLD works, my friends BOLDs work.
Something must be different. You seem to have a more recent Firmware, but I can't really work on that problem as long as I can't replicate it.

Another update, version 1.65a, should work with the STORM as well.
Sorry I just don't find the time anymore to make good progress on these tools.
oppitronic.[net|de]

I just want to say thank you for your amazing contribution!

I was trying to get a screen shot from my 8330 and first it said the password was (wrong I had never set one) so I left the field blank. I then added a password just see if it would work and I could not get it to connect. Any thoughts?