Configure networking for the device or simulator

You need to configure the device to be able to communicate with your host computer. For development, you need to connect your device over the network. You can connect a device using two methods: using Wi-Fi or through the USB cable.

If you use both methods (Wi-Fi and USB) to connect the device at the same time, it will have two IP addresses assigned.

To connect using USB:

  1. Connect your host computer to the device using a USB cable.
  2. On your host computer, you'll be prompted by the BlackBerry Device Manager installer to install the appropriate drivers on the device.

    Now, an IP address will be available each time the device starts.

For USB connections on Linux systems, click the Settings icon, then select Storage & Sharing, and in the USB Connections section, select Connect to Windows.

By default, Development Mode is set to ON for the simulator. Take note of the IP address for later use.

To enable Development Mode if it is not currently set:

  1. Connect to the device.
  2. On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
  3. Tap Settings > Security and Privacy > Development Mode.
  4. Tap the Use Development Mode toggle switch.
  5. If prompted, type the password for your device, and tap OK.

To be able to develop for the device, you need to change to Development Mode. This mode allows you to remotely install and launch an application on your device. If you don't intend to do development activities, turn off Development Mode for increased security.

To disable Development Mode:

  1. Click the Setting icon.
  2. Select Security in the left navigator.
  3. Select Development Mode from the list of security options.
  4. Next to the Use Development Mode label, set the Development Mode setting to OFF.

Retrieve the IP address of the device or simulator

The Deployment Setup Wizard will autodetect your devices that are in Development Mode. However, in the event that it doesn't, you will need to provide the IP address to the wizard to deploy your application in the device or the simulator. To display the IP address, the device must be in Development Mode. You can view the IP address by clicking the Development Mode icon to the right of the clock on the status bar.

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