Hiya,
I have developed J2ME MIDP applications for series 60 phones before, but was wondering if I can also brand the whole phone's UI so that it is consistent with the games I have made.
I know that I can do this using programs like 3Dlab's Trigenix product, and also SmartLauncher, so I know that it is possible to do.
My problem is that I cannot find any information on how to do this on any sites. I have scoured Forum Nokia, and many other pages on how to do this, even starting points (I assume I need to make a Symbian SIS-style application).
If anyone has any information on this, it would be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Adrian.
[quote="Anonymous"]I know that I can do this using programs like 3Dlab's Trigenix product, and also SmartLauncher, so I know that it is possible to do.[/quote]
Why don't you just use one of these tools? Why make your own, when these are available?
Apologies for the first post being a 'Guest' one. Still getting the hang of the forum/logging in process at the moment :-?
Why don't you just use one of these tools? Why make your own, when these are available?
Two reasons:
1) Because the available programs don't do exactly what I want them to do (otherwise I would have used them - no problem). I want less functionality out of them (i.e. only one 'skin' allowed, no option for getting new skins, a smaller memory footprint, more option for customisation of screen elements and their on-screen position - loads of reasons and loads more I could think of!), but want to use the branding opportunities they provide (i.e. the basic functions these programs provide).
2) Money. I want to brand hundreds of these phones. Both the above programs cost money per phone that it is installed on. It costs less to use an in-house developer in the long run, and will (hopefully) save time on installation.
As before, any help would be much appreciated, cheers!
Adrian.
Download the SDK from nokia. I believe its possible to make simple alterations to the OS, ranging from changing the built-in applications name in the main menus, to complete other extremes. Do a search in the forums or look http://www.newlc.com/article.php3?id_article=65 for the SDK.