Re: Manufacturer signing

As you're probably aware, OEM signing might work for handsets bought
from the OEM's store, but not for the handsets sold by the operators.
The operators often select the root certificates that are installed on
their handsets.

On Jan 18, 2008 8:03 AM, Randal Juliano wrote:
> Thanks Daniel for the prompt response.
>
> I'll elaborate on my issue and maybe you have other
> suggestions.
>
> We have developed a Java client for our service and we
> have successfully certified it through NSTL as a Java
> Certified application (3rd party signing). Our problem
> is that our application uses Network APIs, Sound
> Recording APIs and Filesystem APIs and when using them
> the user is prompted at least once to authorise the
> access.
>
> The use case for our application is a very dynamic one
> where the user starts the application, uses it for a
> quick operation and then exits it so that means that
> the user will be prompted every time, creating a bad
> user experience.
>
> Is there a way around this issue? Operator signing is
> a complicated path because one has to certify it with
> each specific operator so that's why I was considering
> the manufacturer route.
>
> Thanks again,
> Randal Pinto
>
>
> --- Daniel Rocha wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Currently Nokia does not offer such a program,
> > unless the application is
> > developed under contract with the company and is
> > Nokia-branded. This way
> > we could sign it with our manufacturer certificate.
> >
> > Daniel Rocha
> > Forum Nokia
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: A mailing list for KVM discussion
> > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ext
> > Randal Juliano
> > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:23 AM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: Manufacturer signing
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Does anyone know whether Samsung and Nokia have a
> > similar program to
> > Motorola's Motodev where you can have your JavaME
> > application signed
> > with a manufacturer certificate? Any information is
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Randal Pinto
> >
> > Technical Project Manager
> > Shazam Entertainment Ltd.
> > http://www.shazam.co.uk
> >

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