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[gogoDNA]

For example, I want to use a special SD card on my BB or a special USB peripheral connect to my BB. I want to use some special functionalities on them but can not find APIs for them.

 

So my question is how can I modify or add drivers for them?

Do I need to contract RIM? If yes, how? and who might be able to help me on it?

 

Thank you!

[simon_hain]

you can try to contact the manufacturer of the sdcard. you can try to contact devsupport@rim.com too, but i doubt that they can help you there.

[peter_strange · Accepted solution]

I am not aware of any API that will allow you access to any SDCard functionality that would enable you to use that interface to connect to a peripheral device.  Given the sandbox nature of the BlackBerry, obtaining access to some low level interface without using an API would be difficult, I'd say impossible.

I have been involved in with one manufacturer who attempted to make a USB attached device. I understand that the BlackBerry can only act as a slave in this relationship, and does expect to be charged if there is a USB connection, so I think this is a difficult connection.  Anyway, the manufacturer that I was working with, could not get their kit to work satisfactorily.

If you are looking to add support for a new peripheral, Bluetooth seems the best option to me.

[gogoDNA]

Thanks for your reply.

[gogoDNA]

Thanks!