How To Run Java App / Game On Windows Mobile


You must have tried to run any Java app / game on your Windows Mobile but failed because Windows Mobile platform does not include JavaJVM and even the Sun Micro Systems does not support Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone.

So, how to run a Java app or Java game on your Windows mobile? There is tool named WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment developed by IBM which will help you run Java apps on Windows Mobile OS. Here is the step by step procedure:

Step 1: We have to start with downloading WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment. Make sure that you download the compatible version depending the type of your mobile. Like,

CLDC 1.1/MIDP 2.0 for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition/ARM
CLDC 1.1/MIDP 2.0 for Windows Mobile 5.0/ARM
CLDC 1.1/MIDP 2.0 VGA (Hi-Res) for Windows Mobile 5.0/ARM

Step 2: Now extracted the download files and copy all the files and folders into the root folder of your mobile phone.

Step 3: Now, run the emulator executable file from the BIN folder.

Step 4: Once you run the emulator, mention the path of the Java app or game that you want to run.

Step 5: Once you done with the installation of Midlet, tap on it and run it.

That it all. Now you can use the same procedure to run any Java application or Java game on your Windows powered mobile phone or Smartphone.

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April 1, 2010 by: Prasanth Chandra

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