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unable to instal .jar files on nokia 9500

2 replies · 2,400 views · Started 24 January 2006

I am having problems when I attempt to install a .jar file.

I copy both the .jar and .jad into a sub dir on my memory card. Do I actually need both?
Use File manager open the .jar, installer starts. note that most are unsigned

select to install on mem card (same effect if install on C: drive).

most get as far as unpacking icons or copying files and the phone eventually hangs. so have to cold start and normally reset date/time

what am I doing wrong?

Where do the .jar files come from? Do they contain Java apps intended for mobile phones (the .jar and .jad file formats could also contain "full" J2SE apps intended to be used on, e.g., PCs)?

You don't need the .jad file (usually the .jad file is just for finding the .jar file and if you already have it...).