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Announcements
Flash Lite 1.1 video training
Peter Kacandes (Dec 15, 2008)
Get up to speed with fast with Flash Lite 1.1 with this interactive video tutorial.
Announcing the Adobe Distributable Player Solution
Adobe
Directly distribute rich apps with the latest Flash Lite version.
CS4 Device Profile Update #1 Now Available
Stay on top of new Flash Lite devices from around the world by downloading CS4 Device Profile Update #1, released on December 18, 2008. These device profiles are directly available through the online device library in Adobe Device Central CS4. All new devices and installation instructions are also listed on Adobe Device Central Online.
Device Profile Update #8 Now Available on Adobe Device Central Online
Stay on top of new Flash Lite devices from around the world by downloading CS3 Device Profile Update #8, released on December 11, 2008.
Flash Cast video training
Peter Kacandes (Dec 15, 2008)
Understand how to create engaging Flash Cast content with this interactive video tutorial.
Flash Lite 3.1 update for Adobe Device Central CS4
(multi-lingual)
Adobe
Download the Flash Lite 3.1 Update for Adobe Device Central CS4 to author, test, and publish Flash Lite 3.1 mobile content.
- Download the multi-lingual Windows Update (ZIP, 6.9 MB)
- Download the multi-lingual Macintosh Update (DMG, 10.7 MB)
Adobe Device Central 2.1 and Flash Lite 3.1 Updates
Adobe
Learn about the features in the new updates to Adobe Device Central and Flash. Flash Lite 3.1 functionality requires the matching update for Flash CS4 Professional.
Learn more about developing Flash applications for the Brew Mobile Platform
Adobe (Oct 31, 2008)
The Brew Mobile Platform was launched today and now Flash and BREW developers can create Flash applications for upcoming Brew MP based devices.
Introducing Adobe Device Central CS4
Liz Myers (Oct 15, 2008)
Get up to speed with Device Central and learn about the features in this new version.
Adobe Device Central CS4 SDK now available
Adobe (Oct 15, 2008)
The Adobe Device Central Software Development Kit (SDK) allows you to create custom plug-ins that extend the tasks provided as part of Device Central's project feature.
Automating testing of mobile content
Liz Myers (Oct 15, 2008)
Do batch testing of content created in multiple products for multiple devices. Record a test sequence once, edit, and run whenever.
Announcing the Mobile and Devices cookbook
Adobe (Oct 6, 2008)
Share knowledge and find answers to common coding problems through the Mobile and Devices cookbook.
Announcing the Mobile Content Delivery Protocol
The Mobile Content Delivery Protocol defines a mechanism for delivering applications (channels) and synchronized data sets on which the applications operate (feeds) to mobile devices.
New Flash Mobile Gallery
Adobe (Mar. 31, 2008)
Get inspired: View the new gallery for engaging mobile experiences created by designers and developers around the world, all powered by Adobe Flash.
Adobe and Industry Leaders Establish Open Screen Project
Adobe, ARM, Intel, Motorola, NBC Universal, Nokia, NTT DoCoMo, Qualcomm, Sony Ericsson and more to drive consistent rich Internet experiences across multiple screens
Understanding the Mobile Ecosystem (PDF, 918k )
Adobe (Feb. 4, 2008)
If the mobile device world is new to you, read this primer which explains the basics of the mobile content marketplace and the options for delivering content to the phone.
Download Flash Lite 3 Developer Edition
The Flash Lite 3 Developer Edition is a standalone player for supported mobile phones to allow developers to test their Flash Lite 3 applications before commercial devices start shipping with the full version of Flash Lite 3 pre-installed.
Features
Developing mobile eLearning content with Adobe Presenter 7
Nick Hippe (July 21, 2008)
Learn tips for developing and displaying Adobe Presenter content on Flash Lite-enabled devices.
Designing for mobile devices using Fireworks CS4
Kumar Vivek (Oct. 15, 2008)
Apply these considerations and tips when creating assets for your mobile development projects using Fireworks.
Creating bi-directional text in Flash Lite
Samir K. Dash (June 30, 2008)
Take these considerations into account when preparing and distributing localized content on Flash-enabled mobile devices.
In the Edge: Adobe Experience Design team mobile demos
Adobe (June 9, 2008)
Experience Design Manager Matt Snow provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Adobe XD Mobile and Devices team and demos several applications currently under development.
In the Edge: Untravel Media enables unique sightseeing experiences on mobile devices
Untravel Media (June 9, 2008)
See how Untravel Media combines online mapping with audio, pictures, and video to produce sightseeing experiences that run on mobile phones, video iPods, and, in the future, GPS devices.
Working with Flash Lite 3 and Flash Media Server video
Nick Hippe (May 19, 2008)
Use ActionScript to detect the available bandwidth for a mobile device and stream the corresponding video file.
Developing Flash Lite applications with dynamic layouts
David Brown (May 5, 2008)
Create a great experience for device users by building apps that react to environment changes and have built-in orientation switching.
Flash Lite Device Installed Base (PDF, 20K)
2007 and 2008 worldwide installed base of Flash Lite devices, broken out by region, country and version.
Flash Lite Annual and Cumulative Device Shipments (PDF, 91K)
2007 and 2008 worldwide annual and cumulative device shipments, broken out by region, country and version.
Developing widgets for Chumby with Flash Lite 3
Phillip Kerman (Feb. 12, 2008)
Learn what it takes to create applications for the Chumby—an always-on information device that permits individual expression.
How to protect Flash Lite content with OMA DRM 1.0
Alessandro Pace (Feb. 4, 2008)
Learn how to protect your Flash Lite work from being copied by others.
Adobe mobile podcast series
Watch or listen to this podcast series aimed at creative professionals new to mobile, as Adobe host John Agger walks you through tutorials on mobile content creation. The Adobe Mobile Podcast series is created in partnership with Terry White's Creative Suite Video podcast and includes the following episodes:
Ten tips to help you develop better Flash Lite games
Mariam Dholkawala (Jan. 14, 2008)
Improve the usability, functionality, and performance of your mobile games by following these best practices.
Creating a video e-card application for mobile devices
Samir K. Dash (Dec. 10, 2007)
Build a greeting card app that sends customized videos from your mobile phone.
Creating a Flash Lite fretboard quiz app
Michael Tuminello (Dec. 3, 2007)
Build a simple mobile app that facilitates memorization of finger placement for music notes.
Creating video content for mobile devices
Rafiq R. Elmansy (Nov. 19, 2007)
Prepare and deploy video on devices in 3GP mobile or FLV format for either Flash Lite 2 or Flash Lite 3.
Dr. Dobb's Journal: Teaching Mobile App Design with Flash (Nov. 16, 2007)
Parsons design school incorporates the Adobe's Flash platform with Processing, Python, and other tools in its mobile application design curriculum.
Using a simple and useful template for creating Flash Lite wallpaper
Kumar Vivek (Oct. 22, 2007)
Use the provided template to make wallpaper for Nokia Series 40 phones.
Flash Lite 3 video capabilities
Giorgio Natili (Oct. 15, 2007)
Learn how to build video applications that can now be created for mobile devices with the new video feature in Flash Lite 3.
Flash Lite 3 web browsability support guidelines for web developers (PDF, 412 KB)
Adobe (Sept. 30, 2007)
There's no need to create a separate web experience for the desktop and mobile devices. Learn how you can optimize and extend your existing Flash-enabled web content to mobile devices.
How to play FLV videos from YouTube using Flash Lite 3
Rosario Conti (Sept. 30, 2007)
Examine how to extract IDs from YouTube and pass it to Flash Lite 3 to play videos.
Getting started with Adobe Flash Lite (PDF, 1.5M )
Keldon Rush (Sept. 18, 2007)
Get an overview of the processes, tools, and some best practices involved in developing Flash Lite applications.
Creating your own custom device profile for Adobe Device Central CS3
Anant Parekh (Sept. 10, 2007)
Learn how to make custom device profiles in anticipation of new mobile devices to be released and also for mobile devices which are not included in Adobe Device Central.
Quick start guides
Mobile Phones
Existing mobile developers
Overview of Adobe Device Central
Winston Wang (March 27, 2007)
Read about the cool features in Adobe Device Central from Winston Wang, former senior product manager for Mobile and Devices.
What's new in Adobe Device Central CS3
Winston Wang, senior product manager for mobile authoring at Adobe, talks about how Adobe Device Central helps demystify mobile development (2:30)
Getting started with Adobe Flash Lite (PDF, 1.5M )
Keldon Rush (Sept. 18, 2007)
Get an overview of the processes, tools, and some best practices involved in developing Flash Lite applications.
Thinking About Using Flash Instead of J2ME?
Existing Flash developers
Overview of Adobe Device Central
Winston Wang (March 27, 2007)
Read about the cool features in Adobe Device Central from Winston Wang, former senior product manager for Mobile and Devices.
What's new in Adobe Device Central CS3
Winston Wang, senior product manager for mobile authoring at Adobe, talks about how Adobe Device Central helps demystify mobile development (2:30)
Optimizing your content for OTA delivery
aniway.com (Sept. 11, 2006)
Learn how to create Flash Lite content for download through wireless networks.
Quickly create multiple versions of your Flash Lite 1.1 content
Dale Rankine (Sept. 5, 2006)
Learn what modifications you need to make so that your content runs on a variety of devices.
Mobile and devices blogs
Submit your feedback about the Developer Center.
Getting Started
Creating mobile content with Flash Lite
Adobe Flash Lite is the Flash profile specifically designed for mobile and consumer electronic devices. It enables mobile application developers and designers to create rich, engaging content and applications, and customized user interfaces across device platforms. Flash Lite has been licensed by the world's leading operators and handset manufacturers to bring exceptional mobile experiences to subscribers worldwide.
- Understanding the mobile world
- What is Flash Lite?
- The Flash Lite opportunity
- Workflow for creating mobile content
- Learn to create mobile content
New Features
Understanding the Mobile Ecosystem (PDF, 918k )
Adobe (Feb. 4, 2008)
If the mobile device world is new to you, read this primer which explains the basics of the mobile content marketplace and the options for delivering content to the phone.
Getting started with Adobe Flash Lite (PDF, 1.5M )
Keldon Rush (Sept. 18, 2007)
Get an overview of the processes, tools, and some best practices involved in developing Flash Lite applications.
Understanding the mobile world
For a long time, mobile content and data services were the future. But today, the world is filled with mobile and consumer electronic devices. Phones, PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming consoles—they all make life more convenient for consumers, and that's why the mobile market is skyrocketing. By the end of 2007, there will be 2,713 million mobile devices in use worldwide (Gartner Dataquest July 2007) compared to 755 million PCs (Forrester July 2007).
Unlike the open environment of the web—where anyone can create and upload content—the mobile world is still, in many ways, a closed world with a very specific content ecosystem:
- Content providers, designers, and developers create original mobile content that they can distribute through OEMs, operators, and aggregators
- OEMs manufacture mobile devices and network equipment. Devices can be open or closed; open devices allow users to download third-party software and content.
- Operators manage the network, service provisioning, billing, and customer service. Operators also can control what content end users can view on their mobile portals or "decks" or push content to users via text messages
- Aggregators collect and distribute mobile content directly to consumers or through their relationships with operators
- Brands and companies pay for advertising inventory
The world of mobile devices is also different from the web world in other respects. In the mobile world, device diversity and frequent releases are the norm, network speeds can fluctuate from spot to spot, screen sizes and form factors vary greatly from device to device, device firmware can't always be updated, and each geographical region has unique characteristics.
To enter the mobile ecosystem, designers and developers need the right tools and resources. Adobe Flash Lite paves the way for mobile content development and distribution.
New Flash Mobile Gallery
Get inspired: View the new Flash Mobile Gallery for engaging mobile experiences created by designers and developers around the world, all powered by Adobe Flash.
If you have cool, compelling, or innovative Flash Lite content that you would like to submit as a candidate to be showcased on this page, send an email to flcontent@adobe.com with your name, SWF or FLV file, and a brief description of the content. We will contact you if you have been selected.
What is Flash Lite?
Based on the Adobe Flash Platform, Flash Lite is the runtime specifically optimized for mobile phones and consumer electronic devices. "Lite" means that it has a light footprint in all ways: file size, memory usage and CPU requirements. Using the same Flash skills and tools you already have, you can take mobile design to new levels of creativity and interactivity.
Flash Lite supports many different content types—including wallpapers, screensavers, games and applications—so there's no limit to the kinds of applications you can create (see above for more examples):
- Real-time, interactive traffic maps
- Games
- Animated screensavers
- Advertising and mobile marketing applications
There are a lot of factors to take into account when developing mobile content, including the device and operating system you're developing for, as well as which content types and versions of Flash Lite they support. In the Adobe Mobile & Devices Developer Center, you'll find detailed information about Flash Lite-supported handsets. In Adobe Device Central CS3—a new component in all Adobe Creative Suite 3 editions and several point products such as Flash CS3 Professional—you can view device profiles to access detailed information on capabilities and Flash Lite functionality per device.
Additional resources:
- Getting started with Adobe Flash Lite Guide (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Getting started with Adobe Flash Lite 1.1 video training
- Flash-enabled devices (as of October 2, 2008) (PDF, 480K)
- Flash Lite version comparison chart (PDF, 156K)
- Adobe Device Central online help
- Flash Lite Exchange (examples of third-party Flash Lite content)
- Adobe Developer Center for Flash Lite
- Adobe Flash Lite
- Adobe Device Central CS3
The Flash Lite opportunity
Today, over 400 different models of Flash Lite-enabled devices are available, and you can create content directly for more than 150 models. Over 500 million Flash Lite-enabled devices have shipped around the world. According to Strategy Analytics, the number of Flash Lite shipped devices will reach more than 1 billion by the end of 2010. That means there's a significant opportunity to make waves in the world of mobile content as an early innovator and put your work in the hands of millions of users around the world—and generate incremental revenue by selling that content through Adobe's global partner network or through client-contracted work.
Today, many of these devices are pre-installed with Flash Lite 1.1, while some support Flash Lite 2.0. With the release of the Flash Lite 3.0 player in Q4 2007—including Flash Video support—you will have more opportunities to create and distribute content. The penetration of Flash Lite 3.0 devices will grow over time as more device OEMs and operators adopt this new technology.
If you already develop using Flash, there's little learning curve for Flash Lite. That means lower development costs and a faster time to market to create richer interactive mobile content with engaging interfaces.
Sell your content
After you develop, you can sell your apps to Adobe's network of aggregators or directly to partner operators like Verizon Wireless. You can also develop Flash Lite content for contracted client work.
Additional resources:
- Flash Lite Device Installed Base (PDF, 20K)
2007 and 2008 worldwide installed base of Flash Lite devices, broken out by region, country and version. - Flash Lite Annual and Cumulative Device Shipments (PDF, 91K)
2007 and 2008 worldwide annual and cumulative device shipments, broken out by region, country and version. - Flash Lite /Mobile Customer Showcase
- Getting Started with Flash Lite Guide (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Adobe Flash Lite
Workflow for creating mobile content
With the Adobe software you already use, together with the new Adobe Device Central CS3, you can quickly design, develop, preview, test and distribute mobile content.
Create and prepare
The first step is to create and prepare. Brainstorm and sketch out your ideas, identify your target devices, Flash Lite versions and content types.
Design and prototype
Next design and prototype. Consider important design elements such as branding, fonts, UI, and navigational flow. Create the look of your application and mockups using Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3 or Fireworks CS3
Develop or repurpose
After that, you should develop or repurpose your project. Build your application and add interactivity using Flash CS3, together with Photoshop CS3, Adobe Premier Pro CS3 or After Effects CS3. Repurpose existing web or print assets for mobile devices as appropriate.
Test and publish
The next step is to test and publish your work. Publish your work as a Flash Lite application from Flash CS3 or Flash Professional 8. Use Device Central to preview your designs and test your content on the desktop. Test your application on a Flash Lite-supported device by transferring the SWF file from the desktop to the device. Conduct quality assurance to ensure an optimal user experience and identify bugs. Make any changes or optimize the content in the Flash authoring environment (the "Test and publish" part of the workflow is an iterative process).
Distribute
Now you will be ready to distribute what you have created. Package your content to .SIS (for Nokia Series 60 and Symbian) or .MOD/.MIF (for BREW devices) depending on the appropriate platform.
Generate revenue
The final step is to generate revenue. Sell your content to a content aggregator or operator. Receive a check each month as consumers download your content or get paid through client-contracted work.
The Getting Started with Flash Lite Guide provides more detail on each of the steps in the workflow.
- Create and prepare
- Design and prototype
- Develop or repurpose
- Test and publish
- Distribute
- Generate revenue
Learn to create mobile content
Make sure you have the tools you need
Determine which CS3 products you want to use to design and develop. Check for Flash Lite player updates to your Adobe tools – especially for Flash CS3 and Device Central CS3, as well as Flash Pro 8. Also check for the latest device profile updates on Adobe Device Central Online.
Sign up for the Mobile Developer Program
The Adobe Mobile Developer Program gives you free access to the services, information and technical support you might need as you design and develop mobile content.
Visit the Mobile and Devices Developer Center
Check out the latest articles, tutorials, product updates, and archived newsletters, as well as find out about Flash Lite training opportunities on the Mobile and Devices Developer Center.
Get a supported device
You will need to test your application on the Flash Lite supported device or devices that your application targets.
Learn about mobile and Flash Lite best practices
These resources are a great place to start learning best practices:
Get involved
Participate in mobile user groups, Adobe Mobile & Devices discussion groups, monthly webinars, and the Flash Lite Exchange.
- Make sure you have the tools you need
- Sign up for the Mobile Developer Program
- Visit the Mobile and Devices Developer Center
- Get a supported device
- Learn about mobile and Flash Lite best practices
- Get involved
Samples
Samples
Straight from the Mobile & Devices team and community, these samples show you how to create new content or migrated existing content to mobile devices using Flash Player and Flash Lite. View and download the source code for most applications by browsing, right-clicking, and selecting View Source or select a link to view the sample on a community member’s site.
Adobe samples
Nokia
Persistent Data: Saving User Preferences and Game Scores
Mariam Dholkawala (July 31, 2006)
Use Flash Lite shared objects so your games remember user information across gaming sessions.
Creating a Flash Lite 1.1 RSS Reader
Alessandro Pace (July 17, 2006)
Use a server-side PHP parser and Flash Lite 1.1 to display RSS feeds on Flash Lite–enabled devices.
Windows Mobile 5.0
Invisible Ideas Project: Macromedia Flash, GPS, and Mobile Devices
Delve into the code of this site-specific art piece that uses global positioning system (GPS) technology on handheld PCs.
Creating Applications for "Sometimes-Connected" Devices
Connected or not—keep user-entered data intact. Learn how a cookie can enable devices that aren't always online.
iRiver
Creating iRiver U10 Games for Beginners
Eung Kim (June 12, 2006)
Create a game for the iRiver U10 with only a basic understanding of Macromedia Flash and ActionScript.
Tips for Developing Flash Games for the iRiver U10
Sung-Hee Park (June 5, 2006)
Understand the process of migrating Flash desktop content to iRiver U10 devices using Flash Lite 1.1.
Community samples
Developing Flash Lite applications with dynamic layouts
David Brown (May 5, 2008)
Create a great experience for device users by building apps that react to environment changes and have built-in orientation switching.
Downloads
Downloads
Download authoring tool updates, device profiles, content development kits (CDKs), players for various platforms and related software and downloads from Adobe Labs and take your design and development to the next level.
Flash CS3 Professional
Authoring updates
Device profile updates
Flash 8 Professional
Flash Professional 8 Mobile Device Profiles
Device Profile Update #5 (Mar 26, 2007)
Previous Device Profiles
Authoring updates
Flash Lite 2.1 for Flash Professional 8
(Dec. 4, 2006)
Nokia
Players
- Flash Lite 2.1 for Symbian (Dec. 4, 2006)
BREW
Plug-ins for Flash CS3 Professional
- Brew MP Publisher for Flash CS3 Professional
- Flash Lite 2.1 for BREW Publisher for Flash CS3 Professional
Plug-ins for Flash Professional 8
KDDI
Players
- Flash Lite is preinstalled on KDDI handsets.
Plug-ins
- None
CDK
- None
NTT Docomo
Players
- Flash Lite is preinstalled on NTT Docomo handsets.
Plug-ins
- None
CDK
- None
Windows Mobile 5.0
Plug-ins
- None
CDK
- Flash Lite 2.1 for Windows Mobile CDK (ZIP, 90K)
Note: The Flash Lite 2.1 for Windows Mobile 5.0 CDK is an addendum to the existing Flash Lite 2 CDK. If you don't already have it please download the Flash Lite 2 CDK. - Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC
Sony Ericsson
Players
- Flash Player is preinstalled on Sony Ericsson handsets.
Plug-ins
- None
CDK
- None
Sony PSP
Players
- Flash Player 6 for PSP is available with the Sony PSP 2.60 update and later.
Plug-ins
- None
CDK
- None
Distribute your content
Distribute your content
Distribute your content
The distributable player solution enables developers to create rich applications for the latest version of Flash Lite and directly distribute their content to millions of open OS smartphones providing a better on-device user experience. The solution mimics the successful Flash Player desktop model of content-triggered downloads for applications (rather than web-browsing). Developers and content providers no longer need to worry about whether the device has the latest Flash Lite runtime. To deliver your application using the distributable player solution:
- Create
Use Adobe Flash CS4 Professional and Adobe Device Central CS4, with corresponding updates, or Adobe Flash CS3 Professional and Adobe Device Central CS3. Learn more.
- Package
Improve end user experience and discovery by using the Adobe Mobile Packager to package applications into Symbian and Windows Mobile installable files that download the latest Flash Lite Distributable Player over-the-air (OTA) if required.
- Distribute
Reach millions of users with direct-to-consumer distribution or expose your application(s) through Adobe AppZone when you distribute through new off-deck aggregator partners. Learn more.
Get started - Apply to the private beta. Watch the video tutorials.
A private beta of the distributable player solution is available now for developers. A consumer-ready public beta is planned for release in the US, Spain, and Italy in the first half of 2009. More countries will be added over time.
Flash Lite 3.1 Distributable Player
The Flash Lite 3.1 Distributable Player is the first runtime provided by Adobe to developers for over-the-air distribution together with applications. Flash Lite 3.1 has the same functionalities as Flash Lite 3.0, such as support for Flash Player compatible video, with some enhancements including improved security model for SWF file access. Please note that at this time h.264 video is not supported. Adobe’s goal is always to provide the latest version of Flash Lite for over-the-air (OTA) download through the distributable player solution. Flash Lite 3.1 Distributable Player will work on supported S60 and Windows Mobile devices. The Distributable Player is integrated with Adobe AppZone.
Adobe AppZone
Adobe AppZone is the on-device catalog where consumers can discover Flash Lite applications from a Featured Application category and from aggregator partners, such as Thumbplay and Zed. Consumers can browse and launch downloaded Flash Lite apps in a visual and user-friendly way.
Adobe AppZone has a unique icon to distinguish it from any embedded Flash Lite player on the phone. AppZone is downloaded if the application requires the latest version of the Flash Lite player provided that version is not already installed on the smartphone. The download occurs only the first time an app that requires the over-the-air version of the player. Applications will use the on-device player if no upgrade is required.
Adobe Mobile Packager
The Adobe Mobile Packager is a desktop application to combine SWFs, a player version checker, an icon, and metadata into one installable file for user-friendly discovery on S60 and Windows Mobile devices. The resulting output file is recognizable by Symbian (.SIS) and Windows Mobile (.CAB) operating systems. Consumers who download Flash Lite applications using a supported device will see a user-friendly icon and name in their Applications folder (can also be the Games folder, for Windows Mobile devices), instead of having to open the Flash Player application and find the SWF file within the device folder structure.
Important: The Mobile Packager requires installation of SDKs for S60 and Windows Mobile development in order to work (Since these SDKs only support Windows, the Packager is currently available for this operating system. Adobe’s intent is to add support for Mac OS users over time.
New distribution options
The distributable player solution provides new distribution opportunities, including direct-to-consumer and off-deck (or off-portal) options through aggregators for both free and paid content. Expose your application through Adobe AppZone and benefit from the marketing reach and billing services provided by new off-deck aggregator partners such as Thumbplay and Zed. A “Publish to Aggregators” button in the Adobe Mobile Packager integrates with aggregators’ content submission websites for an easer creation-to-publish workflow. Developers also have the choice to distribute their apps through any other aggregator or channel that delivers Symbian or Windows Mobile applications to consumers.
Authoring Support
An update to Adobe Device Central CS4 and an update to Adobe Flash CS4 provide authoring support for the distributable player solution. These include a Flash Lite 3.1 publishing profile in Flash CS4, a new generic device profiles, the ability to create new Flash Lite 3.1 documents, as well as emulation support in Device Central CS4. To create content targeting the Flash Lite 3.1 distributable player in Flash CS3 Professional, developers should publish their content as Flash Lite 3.0 and use Adobe Device Central CS3 to test it on the desktop. In both cases, the resulting SWF file should be packaged using the Adobe Mobile Packager, selecting the latest player (at the time of writing, Flash Lite 3.1) as the Flash Lite version to enable content-triggered downloads of the distributable player.
Supported Devices
The distributable player solution supports devices based on S60 3rd Edition, 3rd Edition feature pack 1, 3rd Edition feature pack 2, Windows Mobile 5 for Smartphones, WM6 Standard and Professional platforms. Here is a list of supported phones:
- Nokia N95
- Nokia N95 8GB
- Nokia E65
- Nokia N81
- Nokia N73
- Nokia N78
- Nokia 6120 classic
- Samsung SGH-i607 (Blackjack I)
- Samsung SGH-i617 (Blackjack II)
- Samsung SGH-i780
- Motorola Q
- Motorola Q9m
What about handsets, operating systems, and markets not covered by the Distributable Player solution?
While the initial public beta release will be in the US, Spain and Italy, Adobe plans to continue rolling out the solution in more countries. Until that happens we encourage you to work with the content aggregators in your respective markets. Click here for a list of distribution options in markets not currently covered by the Distributable Player solution.
FAQ
To learn more about the distributable player solution, read the FAQ.
How do I sign up for the private beta?
Click here to sign up for the private beta.
Community
Mobile Developer Community
Engage with and learn from the Adobe mobile developer community:
Adobe mobile user groups
Australia Adobe mobile and devices user group (OZMAD)
Focused on Flash Lite and the mobile and devices industry. Local and international speakers, presentations and demonstrations. Meets monthly (usually the last Monday of the month) in Toowong, Brisbane. Check www.ozmadgroup.com for details, or contact ozmad@moket.com.au.
Boston Adobe mobile and devices user group
First user group in the world completely dedicated to Flash Lite for mobile devices. There are some 190 members from all over the world who are part of this user group. Local and international speakers, presentations and demonstrations. Meet monthly and has a private mailing list for announcements and discussions. Check www.flashmobilegroup.org for details, or contact flashmobilegroup@gmail.com.
Dallas Adobe mobile and devices user group
This group focuses on showcasing and discussing the latest advancements in mobile technology. Developers from just about every mobile platform available attend to share their knowledge and passion for mobile. The group normally meets the first monday of each month. Check www.momodallas.com or contact kirk.ballou@flash-widgets.com for more info.
India Adobe mobile and devices user group (IndiMAD)
The IndiMaD User Group aims to bring Flash Lite enthusiasts together. This group is based in India, and wants to bring developers and professionals from all over the globe to come together and promote one technology—Flash on mobiles. Although the group discussions will revolve around Flash Lite, we will also be open to discussing other mobile technologies. The group will hold monthly meetings either on physical ground or remotely inviting guest speakers. To know more about the group please visit www.indimadgroup.com/blog/ or send an email to flashliteindia@gmail.com.
Italy Adobe mobile and device user group
Our group is dedicated to all aspects of mobile and focuses on different mobile technologies, from Flash Lite to J2ME and C++. We have 20 founding staff members of different professional levels, ages, and nationalities, with one common passion for mobile. We have a private mailing list for announcements and discussions, and meet as much as possible. For details visit http://mobile.actionscript.it , or contact mobile@actionscript.it.
Poland Adobe mobile and device user group
FlashLite.com.pl is the first Polish Mobile and Device Adobe User Group. The group has a private mailing list for announcements and discussions. The group normally meets the last Monday of each month. Check www.flashlite.com.pl for details, or contact admin@flashlite.com.pl
Spain Adobe mobile and devices user group
BlocketPc.com is the Spanish Mobile Adobe User Group. Managed by Marcos González and Raúl Jiménez, at our site we publish tutorials, code, reviews of software, tests of mobile devices, online meetings, live conferences, news, etc...all focused on development on mobile devices.Check www.blocketpc.com for details, or contact info@blocketpc.com.
UK Adobe mobile and devices user group
This site will be dedicated to Flashlite, other mobile development software and news from Adobe, and the user group community. The group has monthly meetings and a private mailing list for announcements and discussions. Check www.flashmobilegroup-uk.org for details, post at
http://groups.google.com/group/flashmobilegroup-uk, or contact UKMaD@flashmobilegroup-uk.org.
Mobile and device bloggers
Read the most recent blog posts about Adobe mobile and devices from the community
Contests
Current contests
Forum Nokia Code Camp Competition
Register your application today for your chance to win up to 15K Euros in cash prizes and an opportunity to showcase your winning application at the S60 Summit in Barcelona, Spain. The Forum Nokia Code Camp Competition is on and we are looking for the next developer rock star! Registration begins March 18th, so get ready to code your application and enter.
Past contests
2007 Flash Lite Game Contest
Submit your Flash Lite game to one of the three regional categories (Americas, EMEA, Asia) by February 15th, 2008. Prizes include $5,000 dollars, an Adobe Creative Suite 3 software license, and three O'Reilly books. Entries will be judged by a panel of Adobe, Playyoo, and Flash Lite game developers worldwide based on innovation in concept, game play, graphics, as well as an evaluation of the technical merits of the game, such as memory optimization and loading times. This contest is over! And the winners are?
Third-party Flash Lite application contest 2006
Enter to win money and have a chance to be evaluated for distribution through the Moket Content Network. The Mobile and Devices User Group of Boston, Australia, and Brazil are the sole sponsors of this Flash Lite application contest. Adobe is not responsible for and shall not be liable for any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind in connection with the contest. Learn more about the contest in this recorded presentation. This contest is over! And the winners are?
Mobile Game Contest
By popular demand, Mobile.Actionscript.it is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Mobile Game contest. This year Mobile.Actionscript.it has decided to bring the contest to an other level—it will not be exclusively Flashlite oriented, but J2ME games will be accepted as well. The prizes are an Adobe Studio 8 complete license for the winner of the Flashlite category, an N93 Nokia smartphone for the J2ME winner, and iRivers and O'Reilly books for second and third placements. Mobile.Actionscript.it is the sole sponsor of this contest. Adobe is not responsible for and shall not be liable for any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind in connection with the contest. The contest is over! And the winners are?
Forums
Visit the mobile and devices community discussion forums.
Community application gallery
Visit the Flash Mobile Gallery, the Flash Lite exchange and/or the Pocket PC exchange to see and download Flash Lite applications created by the community.
Events, seminars, and webinars
Webinars
Events
There are no events scheduled at this time.
Adobe mobile podcast series
Watch or listen to this podcast series aimed at creative professionals new to mobile, as Adobe host John Agger walks you through tutorials on mobile content creation. The Adobe Mobile Podcast series is created in partnership with Terry White's Creative Suite Video podcast and includes the following episodes:
Recorded webinars
- Learn the Basics webinars shows you how to develop mobile and Flash Lite content with Adobe Creative Suite 3. (Oct 2007)
- Symbian Signed – Crash course for Flash developers (Aug 2007)
- What you need to know to sell you content to mobile businesses (Jul 20, 2007)
- Best Practices for Performance and Memory for Flash Lite (Jun 27, 2007)
- Embedding Video and Sound in Adobe Flash Lite (Jun 6, 2007)
- New, Time-saving Mobile Workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Registration required) (May 30, 2007)
- Testing & Porting Flash Lite Content with Device Central (Apr 25, 2007)
- Mobile workflows in Adobe CS3 (Apr 4, 2007)
- Adobe Creative Suite 3 launch event webcast (Mar 27, 2007)
- FlashLite vs. J2ME on-line seminar (Mar 21, 2007)
- A briefing on the Flash Lite for Application Development book by the three authors (Feb 28, 2007)
- Connecting to external data services using Flash Lite (Jan 24, 2007)
- Monetising Flash Mobile content through M-Commerce (Oct 18, 2006)
- Porting Flash Lite 1.1 content to Flash Lite 2.0 (Sep 27, 2006)
- Moving to Flash Lite 2.0
- Flash Lite 2 Preview Seminar
- Creating Flash Lite Wallpapers
- Tips for Optimizing Flash Lite Content
- Getting Started with Flash Lite 1.1
- Using Dynamic Data with Flash Lite 1.1
- ActionScripting – FSCommand2() Commands
- Mobile Authoring with Flash Professional 8
- Interacting with Device Applications Using ActionScript
Cookbook (beta)
Use the Mobile and Devices cookbook to share knowledge and find answers to common coding problems—or post comments and rate contributions.
If you're new to the Mobile and Devices cookbook and would like to contribute:
- Read the FAQ and note the community and editorial guidelines and known issues.
- Search the cookbook to avoid posting redundant recipes.
Post your solution to the cookbook:
- Choose a succinct, descriptive title for the problem.
- Provide a brief summary statement of the solution.
- Write a detailed description of the solution.
- Include downloadable samples (optional).
Get involved
Share your knowledge. We're looking for new and original solutions and work-arounds to common coding problems related to building Flash, or HTML/Ajax-based apps on Adobe Mobile and Devices.
