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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Sideloading Tool BB10

What does it do?
The BB10 Sideloading Tool allows you to install .BAR files on your BlackBerry Z10, Q10, Q5 or BlackBerry PlayBook. You can also search for .BAR files directly in the tool and download & install them.


What do I need to know?
You need the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in order to install apps. If you don’t have it already, download it HERE.

If you are using Windows XP, you also need to install the Microsoft .Net Framework from HERE.

Preparations
#Network
First of all your BlackBerry device and your PC need to be in the same network. Connect your BB10 device with you local Wi-Fi and join that network with your PC. You don’t need to connect your device via USB.


#Development mode
To sideload applications your device needs to be in development mode. You can find this option in "Settings – Security – Development Mode"

You will need to setup a password, make sure you don’t forget it. Once the development mode is active, find out your device’s IP address. Therefore go to "Settings – About – Network – IPv4"
#Install the BB10 Sideloading Tool
Execute and install it (you may need admin rights). The BB10 Sideloading Tool allows you to connect your PC with your device as well as sending and installing selected .BAR files.

Start Sideloading

#Connecting
Now start the BB10 Sideloading Tool. You will see a setup guide if you start it for the first time. Click continue until you see the settings screen and enter the IP address of your BlackBerry device and the password for the development mode. Click “Check connection” to see if your network is setup right.

#Install .BARs
No switch to the “Install” tab or restart the tool. Drag and drop your .Bar files into the package icon and click “Start sideloading”


#Let the tool do the work for you
The tool will now send and install each of your selected .BAR files. Don’t interrupt your network connection during this process. Once the tool finished, have a look at your device’s home screen. You will find your sideloaded apps there. If an app is missing, have a look into the log and find out why.


For sideload guide using Mac, click HERE



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