Remote control of Sony Ericsson devices using NetBeans IDE

With the Java Platform Manager in the NetBeans IDE, you can easily install and use the tools and utilities that are included in various emulator platforms, such as the Sony Ericsson j2me SDK.

This document describes how to use the NetBeans IDE to remotely manipulate the file system on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone javatm Micro Edition (JavaTM ME)-MIDP technology support. With this feature, you can view the files and MIDlet that are stored on your mobile phone, and you can run, test, and debug the MIDlet created for them on your device.

Before you begin, you must first install NetBeans IDE 4.1 and NetBeans Mobility Pack 4.1. For instructions on downloading and installing the full environment, see the J2ME MIDP Development download page.

You must also download and install the corresponding Sony Ericsson J2ME SDK for use with the Sony Ericsson mobile phone. Of course, you'll also need a Sony Ericsson mobile phone.

Add Sony Ericsson Emulator

To add an emulator to the IDE:

Select Tools > Java Platform.

In Java Platform Manager, click the Add Platform button.

Navigate to the directory where the Sony Ericsson SDK is installed, and then select the Ondevicedebug folder. Click Next, and then click Finish to complete the installation.

Now that you have installed the emulator platform, select the Sony Ericsson platform, select the Tools and Extensions tab, and then click the Open Utilities button to open the Sony Ericsson Device Explorer.

This opens the Device Explorer and Connection Proxy windows.

Use Connection Proxy to connect to the mobile phone. You need to keep the Connection Proxy window open throughout the session.