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Java Forum / First Aid / February 2005Mobile phone games
I hope this is the right ng - if not please point me to a more appropriate one! Anyway, I am trying to download games onto a mobile phone using WAP via my webspace. I have been able to connect to my site but not download the game. The game I am trying to transfer is a free game that I downloaded from the net, and it is two files: the JAR containing the game, and a .JAD file which seems to be some kind of plain-text configuration. Could anyone tell me what I need to do to transfer the game to the phone? I can use .htaccess on my site (I read somewhere that MIME types are an important part of this). TIA, - QS Computing. I don't think you can execute the JAD/JAR directly on the mobile device. I know for a PalmOS you have to convert it to a .prc palm executable file. If your phone just can't download but can execute the JAD/JAR combo, then I'm not sure. You may try with the manufacturer's manuals. --Paul >I hope this is the right ng - if not please point me to a more > appropriate one! [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > TIA, > - QS Computing. > I don't think you can execute the JAD/JAR directly on the mobile device. If it's a Java-enabled phone, you can absolutely do that. > I > know for a PalmOS you have to convert it to a .prc palm executable file. The Palm is a special case; i.e., there was never an implementation of the MIDP available for it that could handle JAR files. For mobiles, OTOH, that's been the standard from the start.  SignatureDarryl L. Pierce <mcpierce@gmail.com> Visit my homepage: http://mcpierce.multiply.com "By doubting we come to inquiry, through inquiry truth." - Peter Abelard >> I don't think you can execute the JAD/JAR directly on the mobile device. > > If it's a Java-enabled phone, you can absolutely do that. just curious.. I don't have a cell phone right now, but will get one probably next month or so.. and I've been wondering, I would like to get one that I can do stuff w/Jini on it (or is it TO it?) also what is JAD/JAR that OP mentioned? so is there a particular cell phone brand/model I should buy? thanks.. Frances >>> I don't think you can execute the JAD/JAR directly on the mobile device. >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > probably next month or so.. and I've been wondering, I would like to get > one that I can do stuff w/Jini on it (or is it TO it?) I know of no devices that support any form of JINI. > also what is JAD/JAR that OP mentioned? JAD: Java Application Descriptor, a text file the describes the JAR to be downloaded onto the device JAR: Java Archive, standard part of Java technology > so is there a particular cell phone brand/model I should buy? thanks.. > Frances Sorry, mate. For that I have no idea. I'm pretty happy with my phones I've had (Nokia 7210, 3650, Motorola V300, V400, Samsung A600, A620) and disappointed with others (Motorola T720, Seimens S55). SignatureDarryl L. Pierce <mcpierce@gmail.com> Visit my homepage: http://mcpierce.multiply.com "By doubting we come to inquiry, through inquiry truth." - Peter Abelard > I hope this is the right ng - if not please point me to a more > appropriate one! [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > phone? I can use .htaccess on my site (I read somewhere that MIME types > are an important part of this). 1. Make sure your webserver is configured to send the appropriate MIME type for JAD files and JAR files (more information in the J2ME FAQ: http://mcpierce.mypage.org/j2mefaq.html) 2. Put both files in the same directory on the webserver, a directory that can be accessed from a browser 3. In the .JAD file, make sure the MIDlet-Jar-URL entry is just the JAR filename (no path, no URL; i.e. filename.jar), unless you're using a SprintPCS device, in which case the entry has to be the FULLY QUALIFIED URL for the JAR itself (i.e., http://your.website.com/path/filename.jar) 4. In the .JAD file, make sure the MIDlet-Jar-Size entry has the *exact* byte size for the JAR file. It cannot vary by even 1 byte. 5. From your WAP browser, go to the URL for the JAD file. When prompted, select to download/install the JAR file. 6. Enjoy your game. Any questions? Feel free to email me. SignatureDarryl L. Pierce <mcpierce@gmail.com> Visit my homepage: http://mcpierce.multiply.com "By doubting we come to inquiry, through inquiry truth." - Peter Abelard Thanks - that helps a lot. Problem solved. - QS Computing. Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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