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This is where you'll find all of the PDFs, slides and videos referred to within the site.
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General

gameloft_first_trusted_status_developer PDF document

On December 17 2010 we announced our first developer to be granted Trusted Status - Gameloft.

View the slides and quotes relating to this announcement.


Trusted Status FAQs PDF document

This is the final FAQ for Trusted Status - updated on November 30 2010.  Trusted Status is a new status for developers announced at JavaOne on September 21 2010 by Java Verified.

Read through the FAQs and - if you're eligible - apply now by completing the online application form.


Trusted_Status_Procedures PDF document

This is the full procedures document for Trusted Status, and is an elaboration of the Trusted Status FAQ document.  

The document was introduced on November 30 2010.

Read this for all the information you will need to know about Trusted Status.


 

Java Verified: hard-hitting questions and answers PDF document

This pdf should address everything you've ever wanted to know about Java Verified: answering all the hard-hitting questions about funding, costs, structure .... and much more. 
Updated on November 30 2010 with Trusted Status information.


 

Trusted_Status_Content_IDs_and_Audit_Costs PDF document

This document outlines the cost of Content IDs and App Audits for Trusted Status Developers at November 30 2010.


Sample Trade Mark Licensing Agreement PDF document

This is a sample of the Trade Mark Licensing Agreement you'll need to sign when you first register to use the Java Verified Submission Portal at https://www.pki.javaverfied.com/submission

Also see the Sample Developer Agreement.


Sample Developer Agreement PDF document

This is a sample of the Developer Agreement you'll need to sign when you first register to use the Java Verified Submission Portal at https://www.pki.javaverfied.com/submission

Updated on November 30 2010 with Trusted Status information.

Also see the Sample Trade Mark Licensing Agreement.


What's in it for me? PDF document

Whether you're an operator, app store owner, aggregator, large publisher or independent developer, Java Verified is for you. Find out how ...

Updated on November 30 2010 with Trusted Status information.


Testing

Table of Supported Devices Internal link

Use this online tool to select the lead Java ME device to test your apps on.

It gives you details of any supporting devices, with JSRs for all.

Search by any combination of the following, and press 'go':

  • device manufacturer
  • screen size
  • device model
  • JSR
  • lead device or supporting device (or device range)

Unified Testing Criteria PDF document

New version at March 29 2011 - test exception added in Simple App Testing section

The Unified Testing Criteria UTC contains a common set of tests against which apps must be tested before they can be considered to be eligible for the Java Verified endorsement.

You should not consider distributing your applications if they don't meet this requirement as this set of tests contained within the document will be used by your chosen test house to test your app.

Please download it, read it, do your QA testing against it before submitting your apps via the Submission Portal.


Java Verified Tests Calculator Test calculator

This tool enables you to conveniently define the amount of testing required by your application in Java Verified ...

Signing

Why doesn't my signed midlet work? Video

Risto from Nokia explains why this may be, through slides with a voice-over.


RD Signature explained PDF document

Why should you want an R&D Signature before you send your apps for testing?
How do you get one, and what do you do with it?


Signing Java ME applications PDF document

What is application signing?  What indicates that an app's been signed?  Where does the signature take the application?

And how do you use the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for application signing?

Most importantly: what can do wrong, and what do you do when it happens?


Publisher ID: what, why, how much and how to install it PDF document

What's a Publisher ID?  Why do you need one?  Where do you get it from, how much does it cost, and how do you install it?


The relationship between user prompts and how Java ME apps are signed Video

Risto Helin talks about the relationship between user prompts and how Java ME applications are signed.

Also see the Signing Java ME Applications pdf.


The Testing & Signing Portal

Submission Portal Changes PDF document

An overview of the changes made to the Java Verified Submission Portal on April 26 2011.  Of interest to those already using the Submission Portal.


Submission Portal External link

The Java Verified Submission Portal through which you submit your Java ME apps to get them testing and signed.


Sample diagram PDF document

An example of the kind of flow diagram you'll need to upload into the Submission Portal to describe the flow of your app.


Sample online questionnaire PDF document

A sample of the online questionnaire you'll need to complete when you're in the Submission Portal


App Development