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: the BlackBerry® Java® SDK v7.0 beta2 is only available through the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse update site. The BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.3 must be installed prior to using the update site. Download the BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse v1.3

Follow the installation instructions below to learn how to download the BlackBerry Java SDK v7.0 Beta2.

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. Note: you'll need to enter your BlackBerry® Developer Zone login ID and password in an authentication dialog. Due to security policy, you may be authenticated multiple times. If you don’t have a BlackBerry Developer Zone login,
9. In Eclipse, go to Help and select About Eclipse.
10. Click on Installation Details.
11. Under the Installed Software Tab, check to see if you have the latest versions:
    • BlackBerry Java SDK v7.0 (updated May 31, 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)