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Flash Lite Developer Guides for LG Phones

Version 1.3 - Jun 23th, 2009

LGDN-FTD-FL-DG-V1.3EN

LG Mobile Developer Network

Mobile Communication CompanyMobile Handset R&D Center


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Copyright

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Copyright

Copyright 2008 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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About This Document

Flash Lite Developer Guides for LG Phones 3

About This Document

Revision History

Version Date Comment

1.0 2008-09-10 Initial Release

1.1 2008-12-12 Flash Lite 2.0 & 3.0 Enabled Phone Features were updated

1.2 2009-02-09Chapter 1 Flash Lite Enabled LG Phone Features was updated and Chapter

2 Deploying SWF Files into LG Phone was added

1.3 2009-06-23 The GR500 and the Flash Lite in wallpaper column was added in Chapter 1

Purpose and Scope

This Guide is intended to make it easier for developers to create Adobe Flash Lite applications for

LG mobile phones equipped with Flash Lite.

This Guide provides Flash Lite 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 supported LG phone features, and provides guide on how

to deploy SWF file into LG phones. Also, tips on how to optimize Flash Lite applications are described.

Audience

This Guide is designed for the developers with basic knowledge in Flash Lite. Thus, this guide assumes

that the reader is knowledgeable of basic concepts and terminology about Flash Lite. If you feel that the

contents of this guide difficult and require more detailed explanations, refer to the following references

or other related books.

References

Refer to the following references for more information:

Topic Reference

Adobe Flash Lite product pagehttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.ht

ml

Introduction to Flash Lite 2.x and 3.0 ActionScript http://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part3_Intro_FL_AS_1.html

Developing Flash Lite 2.x and 3.0 Applicationhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.ht

ml?content=Part2_Dev_Guide_1.html

Flash Lite 2.x and 3.0 Action Script Language Referencehttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.ht

ml?content=Part4_API_Ref_1.html

Adobe Mobile and Devices Developer Centerhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.ht

ml
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part3_Intro_FL_AS_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part3_Intro_FL_AS_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part3_Intro_FL_AS_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part2_Dev_Guide_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part2_Dev_Guide_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part2_Dev_Guide_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part4_API_Ref_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part4_API_Ref_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part4_API_Ref_1.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part4_API_Ref_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part4_API_Ref_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part2_Dev_Guide_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part2_Dev_Guide_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part3_Intro_FL_AS_1.htmlhttp://livedocs.adobe.com/flashlite/3.0/docs/help.html?content=Part3_Intro_FL_AS_1.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.htmlhttp://www.adobe.com/devnet/devices/flashlite.html


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Conventions


Conventions

Codes

In this document, the following indications are used to explain the syntax of programming language and

source code:

Source code is indicated in Courier New. Function names are indicated inbold Courier New. Parameters are indicated in Courier New.

Notes & Cautions

Notes and cautions are used to emphasize information. The following samples describe when each is

used.

Note

Note contains information about something that is helpful to you.

Caution

Caution contains important information about something that you should know.

Definition of Terminology

The following table defines the terminologies used in this document:

Terminology Description

OTA Over-The-Air

MMS Multimedia Messaging Service


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Organization


Organization

This document contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1 Flash Lite Enabled LG Phone Features

This chapter provides Flash Lite 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 phone features supported on LG mobile devices.

Chapter 2 Deploying SWF Files into LG Phone

This chapter introduces the SWF file deployment methods and guide on how to use LG PC Suite tool to

deploy SWF files into LG phones.

Appendix A Optimization Tips

This appendix A describes development steps for Flash Lite application performance optimization techniques.


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Contents


Contents

1 Flash Lite Enabled LG Phone Features ......................................................................... 81.1 Flash Lite 1.1 Enabled Phone Features ..................................................................................................................................... 91.2 Flash Lite 2.0 Enabled Phone Features ..................................................................................................................................... 91.3 Flash Lite 3.0 Enabled Phone Features ................................................................................................................................... 10

2 Deploying SWF Files into LG Phone ........................................................................... 112.1 SWF File Deployment Methods .................................................................................................................................................. 12

2.1.1 Phone Directory ...................................................................................................................................................................... 122.1.2 SWF File Size Limitation ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Deploying SWF File Using LG PC Suite .................................................................................................................................. 142.2.1 Deployment Process ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

A Optimization Tips ........................................................................................................... 17A.1 Problems ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18A.2 Performance Considerations ........................................................................................................................................................ 19

Index ...................................................................................................................................... 20


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Tables


Tables

Table 1-1. Flash Lite 1.1 enabled phone features ........................................................................................................................ 9Table 1-2. Flash Lite 2.0 enabled phone features ........................................................................................................................ 9Table 1-3. Flash Lite 3.0 enabled phone features ..................................................................................................................... 10Table 2-1. SWF File Deployment Method ..................................................................................................................................... 12Table 2-2. SWF File Size Limitation .................................................................................................................................................. 13


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1 Flash Lite Enabled LG PhoneFeatures

This chapter provides Flash Lite 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 phone features supported on LG mobile devices.

Contents

1.1 Flash Lite 1.1 Enabled Phone Features




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Chapter 1 - Flash Lite Enabled LG Phone Features



The features of Flash Lite 1.1 enabled LG mobile devices are as below:

Table 1-1. Flash Lite 1.1 enabled phone features

Region ModelFL

versionLCD size

Color

depth

Standalone

player

Browser

inline

playback

Flash Lite

in

wallpaper

Europe U400 1.1 240x320 32 bit Yes No No


The features of Flash Lite 2.0 enabled LG mobile devices are as below:


Region ModelFL

versionLCD size

Color

depth

Standalone

player

Browser

inline

playback

Flash Lite

in

wallpaper

Europe KC560 2.0 240x320 16 bit Yes No Yes

Europe, C.

South AmericaKF350 2.0 240x320 16 bit Yes No Yes

Europe, C.

South America,

Middle East

KF700 2.0 240x480 16 bit Yes Yes Yes

Europe U830 2.0 176x220 16 bit Yes Yes No

Europe KC970 2.0 240x320 16 bit Yes Yes No

Europe KU990 2.0 240x400 16 bit Yes Yes Yes

North America CB630 2.0 240x320 16 bit Yes Yes Yes

Europe, AsiaKU970

U9702.0 240x400 16 bit Yes Yes No


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Chapter 1 - Flash Lite Enabled LG Phone Features



The features of Flash Lite 3.x enabled LG mobile devices are as below:


Region ModelFL

versionLCD size

Color

depth

Standalone

player

Browser

inline

playback

Flash Lite

in

wallpaper

Europe,

C. South AmericaKM900 3.0 480x800 16 bit Yes Yes No

Europe HB620 3.0 320x240 16 bit Yes Yes Yes

Europe, Asia KB770 3.0 240x400 16 bit Yes No Yes

Europe KS500 3.0 240x320 16 bit Yes Yes No

Europe, C. South

America, Middle

East & Africa, CIS

KF750

KF7573.0 240x320 16 bit Yes Yes Yes

Europe KC910 3.0 240x400 16 bit Yes Yes Yes

Europe, AsiaGT500

GT5053.0.4 240x400 16 bit Yes Yes No

North America GR500 3.0 240x400 16 bit No Yes No


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2 Deploying SWF Files into LGPhone

This chapter introduces the SWF file deployment methods and guide on how to use LG PC Suite tool to

deploy SWF files into LG phones.

Contents

2.1 SWF File Deployment Methods

2.2 Deploying SWF File Using LG PC Suite


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Chapter 2 - Deploying SWF Files into LG Phone


2.1 SWF File Deployment Methods

The following methods can be used to deploy SWF files into LG phones.

OTA Provisioning (Web Download)

Bluetooth

LG PC Suite (USB Cable)

Email Attachment

MMS

External Memory Card

The following table shows SWF file deployment method supported by LG phones:

Table 2-1. SWF File Deployment Method

Deployment Method

U400 U830

KU990 KC970

KB770 HB620

KS500 KF700

KC910 KF750

GT500/GT505

CB630 KC560 KF350 KM900

OTA Provisioning

Bluetooth

LG PC Suite

Email Attachment

MMS

External Memory Card

2.1.1 Phone Directory

To deploy SWF files into mobile phones, you must deploy the files into the correct folder in the device.

In most LG phones, the standalone player is supposed to recognize SWF files those are located in the

FlashContents folder or subfolders within them.

Once the file is deployed, you can find the SWF file from My Files Flash Contentsmenu to view and

select it. The standalone player will then open the SWF file for viewing.

Note

Most LG phones support this folder, while in some case the folder might be different. You must first

check the folder and deploy SWF files into it.


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2.1.2 SWF File Size Limitation

The size limitations of SWF files for each model are listed in the following table. When you deploy SWF

files into LG phones, they must be less than the limitation in size.

Table 2-2. SWF File Size Limitation

100 KB 300 KB 500 KB

U400, U830, KC970,

CB630, KU990, HB620,

KB770, KF700

KC560, KF350, KS500,

KF750, KC910,

GT500/GT505

KM900


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2.2 Deploying SWF File Using LG PC Suite

LG phones support the following deployment tool that allows you to download and deploy SWF file on

your target devices using a USB cable.

LG PC Suite

LG PC Suite is a Data Transfer Software Suite that helps you conveniently transfer data stored in a

mobile phone to a PC, and from a PC back to a mobile phone. You can also download the latest version

of LG PC Suite from the LG Mobile.com web site.

Requirements

The following hardware and software are needed to deploy SWF file using LG PC Suite:

USB Data Cable

LG PC Suite

USB Driver: If the USB driver is not deployed into a PC, it will be deployed automatically when you

deploy LG PC Suite.

2.2.1 Deployment Process

The deployment process of a SWF file using LG PC Suite is as follows:

1. Connect a target phone to your PC using a USB data cable.

2. Launch LG PC Suite deployed on the PC. If the Connection Wizard appears, select the connect

method between the target phone and the PC and perform the user authentication process. The

Connection Wizard then detects which phone is connected to the PC and the following window

appears.


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3. If the target phone is successfully connected to the PC, the following window appears. Clck [Contents].

4. Select your project folder that contains the SWF files in the PC Folder, then a list of SWF files in the

folder is shown in the right panel of the window.

Select the desired SWF file and select [To Phone] from top menu to deploy them. You can also drag

and drop the selected SWF file into the right panel of the window.


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5. Deploying the SWF file starts and the following screens are displayed on the phone LCD.

6. As deploying the SWF files are finished, the phone starts to read them.

Once the SWF files are deployed, they can be used on the device.


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A Optimization Tips

This appendix A describes development steps for Flash Lite application performance optimization

techniques.

Contents

A.1 Problems

A.2 Performance Considerations


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Appendix A - Optimization Tips


A.1 Problems

Since Flash Lite applications run on performance restricted devices, developing without regard to the

mobile devices performance presents the following obstacles.

CPU performance issues: Using high-quality motion and vector images

Increasing memory utilization: Using high-quality or complex images and bitmaps


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Appendix A - Optimization Tips


A.2 Performance Considerations

In this section we present methods for maximizing Flash Lite application performance.

1. Establishing the conceptEstablishing content concepts with considerations for the mobile CPU performance.

2. Design

Creating image sources (bitmap or vector) with CPU performance and memory considerations in mind.

3. Architecture planning and development

Developing with ActionScript and architecture planning for code reuse and easier, simpler editing.

4. Device CPU & memory checks

Check CPU and memory usage on device when application runs.

Use QXDM1 to check UI task performance.

Use Flash Lite SAPlayer2 to check memory utilization.

5. Optimization

Concentrate on optimizing problem areas where quality and utilization are important.

The following is a general optimization method:

Memory utilization should be practical for viewing structured movie clips.

The following are for design optimization:

Limit alpha usage.

Use bitmap images.

Limit use of masks.

Use simple vector shapes.

Limit use of gradients.

Limit use of full screen modes.

For CPU performance caps, set _quality to LOW and replace vector images with bitmaps. While a

HIGH _quality setting produces smooth vector images, it increases CPU consumption.

The following are ActionScript optimization techniques:

Use local variables instead of global variables.

Use short variable names.

After using onEnterFrame make sure to use Delete to avoid unnecessary CPU usage.

Limit excessive use of onEnterFrame.

6. Conclusion

1 QXDM is a QUALCOMM device diagnostic tool.

2 SAPlayer is a debug tool included with the full version of Flash.


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Index

Bluetooth ..................................................................................... 12

Email Attachment..................................................................... 12

External Memory Card .......................................................... 12

Flash Lite 1.1 Featured Phones ............................................ 9

Flash Lite 2.0 Featured Phones ............................................ 9

Flash Lite 3.0 Featured Phones ......................................... 10

LG PC Suite ......................................................................... 12, 14

MMS ............................................................................................... 12

Optimization .............................................................................. 20

OTA ................................................................................................. 12

Phone Directory ....................................................................... 12

SWF File Deployment Methods ........................................ 12

SWF File Size Limitation ....................................................... 13

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