Symbian OS Developers

How Do I Get a Developer Certificate

To get a developer certificate, you need to log into the Symbian Signed site (registering if you've not already done so) and perform the following steps:

1. Download the DevCertRequest tool.

2. Create the CSR request file using DevCertRequest.

3. Apply for the developer certificate, which includes uploading the .csr request file.

4. Download the certificate.

Let's look at these steps in more detail.

Download the DevCertRequest tool

The DevCertRequest tool can be downloaded from the Symbian Signed site. DevCertRequest runs on a PC and is used to create a CSR request file that is used to submit a developer certificate request.

Create the CSR request file using DevCertRequest

Run DevCertRequest and follow the instructions in the tool to generate a CSR request file. You will be prompted to enter the capabilities that you need and also the IMEI numbers of the phones you intend to use (a SIS file signed with the developer certificate generated from the request can only be installed on the devices specified at this prompt).

Upload the request file

Once the CSR file has been generated by the DevCertRequest tool, follow the instructions on the Symbian Signed site to submit the request by uploading the CSR file you created. If your development certificate requests manufacturer capabilities then follow the path for requesting a phone manufacturer approved development certificate. You will be prompted as to what phone manufacturer must be contacted (e.g., Nokia or Sony Ericsson). You will need to click through an agreement for that particular manufacturer before the request can be submitted.

Download the certificate

Once approved you can download the developer certificate from the Symbian Signed website.

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