BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse Update Site

Using the BlackBerry® Java® Plug-in for Eclipse® update site, you can download and install Eclipse® update components directly into an Eclipse install.

Note: if a previous version of the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse is installed, it should be uninstalled prior to installing the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.5.

Follow the installation instructions below to learn how to download the BlackBerry® Java® SDK v7.0 and BlackBerry Java SDK v7.1.

Installation instructions

If you’re using Java® 2 SDK, Standard Edition v6.0, obtain Update 16 of the Java 2 SDK v6.0 from the Oracle® website before downloading the plug-in using the Eclipse Update Mechanism.

1. From the Help menu, select Install New Software to open the Install window.
2. Click the Add button:
   1. In the Add Site dialog, type the URL http://www.blackberry.com/go/eclipseUpdate/3.6/java into the location text box and specify BlackBerry Java Plug-in Update Site in the name text box.
   2. Click the OK button, BlackBerry Update Site appears in the Available Software list.
3. Select the BlackBerry Java Plug-in item and at least one BlackBerry Component Pack item you want to work on.
4. Click the Next button.
5. Click the Next button after reviewing the items to be installed.
6. Check the I accept the terms of the license agreement radio button after reviewing licenses.
7. Click the Finish button to begin installation.
8. After successfully downloading the files, you’ll be prompted to restart the Eclipse Platform. Choose to restart the platform.

Software versions (new updates available as of Nov. 17, 2011)

To verify you’re using the latest version of the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse or BlackBerry Java SDK:

1. In Eclipse, go to Help and select About Eclipse.
2. Click on Installation Details.
3. Under the Installed Software Tab, check to see if you have the latest versions:
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v7.1 (updated Nov. 18, 2011)
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v7.0 (updated Oct. 18, 2011)
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v6.0 (added Oct. 18, 2011)
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v5.0.0.25
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v4.7.0.57 (updated July 9, 2010)
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v4.6.1.49 (updated July 9, 2010)
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v4.6.0.23 (updated July 9, 2010)
   • BlackBerry Java SDK v4.5.0.28 (updated July 9, 2010)

Technical requirements

• Eclipse 3.6 Helios or Eclipse 3.7 Indigo
• 32-bit Windows® XP or Windows 7 (Note: 64-bit versions require 32-bit Java and Eclipse)
• Monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
• PC with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or compatible (2.5 GHz or higher, 2 GB RAM, 1.5 GB HD free)
• Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 6, update 14 or later

Learn more

• View developer resources
• Visit the BlackBerry developer forums