How To: Download BlackBerry Apps

To download most third-party applications for use on BlackBerry devices, there are two standard methods for downloading. We have included directions for each method, as we hope this helps in downloading your future BlackBerry applications.

Download Directly to Phone:

The “Download to Phone” is also referred to as an OTA (Over the Air) download. Alot of software companies use this terminology when providing access to their applications for download directly to your device.

The OTA’s allow you to directly download applications from a particular website, in the case of downloading SimpleLeap applications our website ( www.simpleleap.com ), directly from your BlackBerry browser. This is usually the easiest and quickest way to perform an installation, because it does not require the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software. If you try to click on this download from a regular desktop browser, it will not work, it will most time only display a scrambled set of numbers or information about the download.

To Perform the Download to Phone:

1. Visit the provided link for the particular OTA software download.

For Example: To download Appetite for BlackBerry : http://simpleleap.com/downloadOta.htm?app=appetite from your BlackBerry browser.

2. Once you have done this, it will prompt you to begin your download and will ask you if will allow the software certain permissions, say yes (if you would like to).

3. It will begin to download and ask you to reboot your phone to finalize installation.

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Desktop Download:

This method requires the use of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager (this came as a CD with your device or you can download here http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/ ) to your desktop. This will allow you from your desktop browser to click on the “Download to Desktop” and unzip the file to connect your BlackBerry and add the file that way. This method will not work through your BlackBerry browser (on your phone).

1. Download the Desktop Files for the BlackBerry application you wish to download.
2. Unzip the files.
3. Launch the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
4. Connect your BlackBerry with the USB that was supplied with your device to your desktop.
5. Within the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, click on “Add/Update Applications“.
6. Select “Add Applications” which should be located on your left.
7. You will now see a list of applications that are installed on your phone, click on the “Browse” button.
8. Navigate to the directory where you unzipped the downloaded zip file (for this example we will use Appetite).
9. Select “Appetite.alx” or any other case an “.alx” file.
10. Press “Next“.
11. Press “Finish” and it will install.

Appetite Update v. 1.1.0

Now you have the ability to easily merge grocery lists for your convenience. This version also adds the support for BES users.

To update, launch Appetite and the application should immediately begin searching for updates…follow the prompts.

If you turned off the check for updates on startup feature, launch Appetite and select “Check for Updates” from the menu and follow the prompts.

If you have not yet downloaded or tried out Appetite, you can download it directly from your BlackBerry (OTA) here or download the zip for desktop installation.

We have plans of more updates for Appetite as well as Cram, and TalkLater!

SimpleLeap Releases 40% Cram Discount for first 25 people

Just letting you guys know about a discount from SimpleLeap Software.

The first 25 people to use promo code: STUDYHARD will receive 40% off of Cram.

Cram. Create, study, and take tests on your phone.

As a personal study tool and test preparation software, Cram helps users create and study for tests on the go. Cram can help you learn and review anything on the go from practice problems on an upcoming math test, vocabulary words in your foreign language class, or the material on an upcoming professional certification.

Note: Support for BlackBerry Storm coming soon!

To redeem:

1. Visit Cram BlackBerry.

2. Click on “Buy Now”

3. Enter all information and discount code.

4. Click on “Get Discount” and you will automatically receive 40% off.

SimpleLeap Releases BlackBerry Call Reminder Utility, Talk Later

Atlanta, Georgia – January 17, 2009 – SimpleLeap Software, LLC , the creators of popular BlackBerry software titles Appetite and Cram, today announced the release of their new call reminder tool TalkLater for BlackBerry smartphones. TalkLater is a software that allows users to set call back reminders on their BlackBerry. TalkLater has the functionality to alert the user with a pop-up, ringtone, and phone vibration. With TalkLater once the user is alerted, users can choose to make their phone call, dismiss the TalkLater reminder, or reset the reminder for another time.

“TalkLater is a tool that feels like a standard device feature.” says Ashli Norton, Co-Founder of SimpleLeap Software, “TalkLater integrates seamlessly into the BlackBerry phone tool and alerts the user based on their settings.”  With Talk Later the user can create an alert in seconds, add notes to the call reminder, and return a call on time to any stored contact on the device.

TalkLater handles leap years, time zones,  and daylight savings time effortlessly and gives the user the power to contact anyone within their call log or stored contacts. “TalkLater is sophisticated, yet simple enough to keep a detailed log of all your TalkLater alerts and display the alerts within your BlackBerry calendar.” says Patrick Chukwura, CEO/Co-Founder of SimpleLeap Software, “TalkLater is for those that have ever forgotten to return an important business call, to make a call to a best friend on their birthday, or call your mother about her important vacation stories.

Device & System Requirements

TalkLater requires a handheld device running BlackBerry OS 4.2 or later. TalkLater can be downloaded over-the-air (OTA) directly to your phone at http://simpleleap.com/downloadOta.htm?app=com_simpleleap_talklater . Users must use BlackBerry Desktop software when not performing an over-the-air (OTA) installation and download TalkLater from http://www.simpleleap.com/talklater.htm . A data plan is not required to use this software.

Pricing & Availability

SimpleLeap Software’s new TalkLater Version 1.0 for the Blackberry is available to the public on Saturday, January 17, 2009 for a free five (5) day trial, during which the full functionality of the application is available. Talk Later is also available to purchase for the introductory price of only $6.99 (US) through the SimpleLeap Software website (www.SimpleLeap.com) and other online stores.

About SimpleLeap Software

Atlanta, Georgia based SimpleLeap Software develops business, education, and consumer mobile applications for smartphone devices such as the BlackBerry, iPhone, and iPod Touch. SimpleLeap Software has received various accolades from notable tech and smartphone enthusiast websites. SimpleLeap’s first software title Cram has received recognition as “Best Back-To-School Tool”  and “Best BlackBerry Education Software” . SimpleLeap has numerous mobile device titles and plans to release more innovations in the near future.

SimpleLeap Releases 40% Appetite Discount Code to first 20 people

Just letting you guys know about a discount from SimpleLeap Software.

The first 20 people to use promo code: BIGMEAL will receive 40% off of Appetite.

Appetite. Manage your recipes and grocery list on your phone.

Appetite makes shopping trips and meal planning easy by storing your recipes and grocery list in one convenient place…your phone. Save money and time with this easy-to-use meal planning tool that acts as two tools in one. Appetite has the ability to organize what you need from the grocery store by aisle, send and download recipes from friends, and even calculates your shopping total as you shop. Appetite merges the simplicity of your grandmother’s index card recipes and the speed of your handwritten shopping lists into an organized and functional list that is always with you.

To redeem:

1. Visit Appetite BlackBerry – Recipe and Grocery List Manager – SimpleLeap Software, LLC
2. Click on “Buy Now”
3. Enter all information and discount code.
4. Click on “Get Discount” and you will automatically receive 40% off.

More Recipes in Appetite from MakeLifeDelicious.com

MakeLifeDelicious

There are now MORE recipes available on your phone thanks to MakeLifeDelicious.com . MakeLifeDelicious.com has agreed to provide Appetite users exclusive access to their delicious recipes directly on their phones.

Make sure to download Appetite and check out recipes from MakeLifeDelicious.

How to Download MakeLifeDelicious recipes in Appetite:

1. Download and install Appetite for your device.
2. Click on “Get Recipes” from Appetite’s main menu.
3. Browse the list of channels for the “Make Life Delicious” channel.
4. Once you you find the Make Life Delicious channel, click on it and select the recipes you would like download to your phone.
5. Click on the desired recipes, select the category you would like to include the recipe in,  and the recipes will be added instantly to your phone.

Once you have add the recipes of your choice to your phone, you can create grocery lists with the click on one button, organize your grocery list by aisle, and use this shopping list during your shopping trip to keep track of your shopping total.

Also make sure to check out the  MakeLifeDelicious website for cooking tips, more great recipes, and fun giveaways.

Welcome MakeLifeDelicious!

Helpful Hints: Appetite BlackBerry

So…You’ve downloaded Appetite BlackBerry and you love it. Well, we’ve posted some techniques, methods, and tricks that will improve your  Appetite experience even more.

It’s your software, fill in what you want.

When entering items within your grocery lists…enter what you want. In  Appetite, every field beyond the item name is optional. This makes creating your grocery list a breeze. Try it now.

Ooohhh those channels!

Need more recipes, download them. When you would like to view the recipes of the other Appetite users, visit the  Appetite Channel, and download them. Want something created by a professional, you can get that too. Simply go to “Get Recipes” ,  browse the channels, and select a recipe to download.

It helps, if you view the description of the channel provider by hovering over the desired channel and selecting “View Description” from the “Get Recipes” menu.

Remember to use your shopping calculator.

You have an amazing grocery list, built directly from your recipe or simply free-formed, now just make sure you utilize your built-in shopping calculator. That’s right, everything on your grocery list can be calculated for you. Simply hover over the item you wish to add to price to and select “Modify Item”. Enter your quantity and the item price….and WHOLLA, it will be calculated with the other items. It’s so easy!

Send a family member your grocery list, the way you see it.

Not only does  Appetite allow you to send a grocery list to a friend or family member, but we make sure they see it the way you do. Appetite keeps your grocery list organized in the manner you saw your grocery list. Making sure they too get the “Appetite Benefit”.

To email your grocery list, simply hover over the desired grocery list from the Grocery List menu you would like to send. From the menu select ” Email Grocery List” and enter the recipient name and email address.

Keeping you updated.

We hope to constantly bring the features you demand and when we do, we want you to be the first to know. This is why Appetite has a feature that alerts you when a new update is available. You can either Check for Updates manually by selecting “Check For Updates” from the main Appetite screen or you go into your “Settings” (also located on the Appetite main screen and check “Check for Updates on Startup”.

Appetite BlackBerry 15% Off Discount

A promo code for 15% off Appetite has been released for use on our website. Appetite is a recipe and grocery list manager for BlackBerry devices.

To receive 15% off, enter the code below:

Promo code: MEALTIME

When you’re on the purchase page for Appetite, scroll to the bottom and enter this promo code in. It should update the price, and then you can continue with the purchase.

This code is good through Dec 30th.

Code ONLY VALID at SimpleLeap.com

Appetite BlackBerry 1.0 Video Demo – Cookbook and Shopping List Tool

SimpleLeap Software Releases Recipe and Grocery List Manager Appetite, for the BlackBerry

Atlanta, Georgia – November 13, 2008 – SimpleLeap Software, LLC today announced the release of their new recipe and grocery list manager tool Appetite for BlackBerry mobile devices. Appetite is a meal planning manager that helps the user quickly maintain all of their family recipes and shopping lists on-the-go, using their phone. Appetite has both the full functionality and features of any cookbook or grocery list tool, but togetherAppetite users can get new recipes on their way home from work, get all the items need to prepare a new meal, and keep the recipe in one, safe place for later reference. Appetite has also given household cooks the power to organize maintain multiple grocery lists by store, send their grocery lists to friends and family, create their recipes and/or grocery lists on their phone or online, and download new recipes from their friends, family, and even some of their favorite chefs and cooking magazines, websites, and blogs.

Appetite’s recipe manager layout resembles one of a traditional cookbook with lots of smart features tossed in. Not only can you add or view a recipe’s photo, entire ingredient list, and step-by-step cooking instructions, but Appetite makes it simple to get a recipe’s total cost, a rating from other users, and the ability to automatically receive shared recipes from friends and family. “Appetite’s recipe manager is exactly what you would want out of your standard cookbook.” says Ashli Norton, Co-Founder of SimpleLeap Software, ” The power to browse recipes in categorized lists on the go, set your own recipe settings, and only cook recipes that you know will be awesome, based on user ratings, makes the recipe manager an incredibly invaluable stand-alone tool, but it’s pairing with a grocery list is simply ingenious.”

One-touch grocery item checkoff, grocery list creation from a recipe, and a shopping list calculator are just some of the features that put Appetite’s grocery list manager in a league of it’s own. But Appetite’s load of pre-installed grocery items, separate grocery list per store, and item organization by aisle, keep your grocery trips quick and streamlined. “Making something that was smart and simple enough for the everyday user was our inspiration when developing Appetite, ” says Patrick Chukwura, CEO/Co-Founder of SimpleLeap Software, “It wasn’t enough for us to pack tons of features into Appetite, our vision was something that we ourselves would like to use during our rush through the grocery store aisles. The last thing we felt the user needed was something that would take up anymore time than the ‘infamous’ handwritten shopping list or even something that forced us to alter our existing shopping habits. Appetite was made to be one of those tools that fit your lifestyle, and we believe it is just that.”

Device & System Requirements

Appetite requires a handheld device running BlackBerry OS 4.2 or later. Appetite can be downloaded over-the-air (OTA) directly to your phone at http://www.simpleleap.com/downloadOta.htm?app=appetite . Users must use BlackBerry Desktop software when not performing an over-the-air (OTA) installation and download Appetite from http://www.simpleleap.com/appetite.htm . A data plan is recommended but not required. Functions such as recipe sharing and downloading will not function properly without a data plan.

Pricing & Availability

SimpleLeap Software’s new Appetite Version 1.0 for the Blackberry is available to the public on Thursday, November 23, 2008 for a free ten (10) day trial, during which the full functionality of the application is available. Appetite is also available to purchase for only $9.99 (US) through the SimpleLeap Software website (www.SimpleLeap.com) and other online stores. Appetite will soon be available to iPhone users, check back for release updates on the SimpleLeap website at www.simpleleap.com.

About SimpleLeap Software

Atlanta, Georgia based SimpleLeap Software develops business, education, and consumer mobile applications for smartphone devices such as the BlackBerry, iPhone, and iPod Touch. SimpleLeap Software has received various accolades from notable tech and enthusiast websites and SimpleLeap’s first software title Cram has received recognition as “Best Back-To-School Tool”  and “Best BlackBerry Education Software” . SimpleLeap has numerous mobile device titles and plans to release more innovations in the near future.