Click HERE for details on what MCP is and what it does or use the "Documentation" menu (link) at the top of the page for more in-depth information.

If you want to be notified by email about new releases or important news, check the "News" options on the Settings -> Personal Info page.

More improvements inclduing fixes for MCP Portable!

Get all of the gory details here:

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.3.0 Beta 4

http://mcpfx.com/page.php?31

MCP GUI Improvement!

You can now right click the retrieved lists of modules on both the "Erase Modules" and "Save Modules" pages inside MCP for a context menu.  "Save Checked To File..." will save the currently checked items in the list to a text document.  "Save All To File..." will save the entire list to a text document.  All of the normally seen details (module name, version and size) will be saved to the document.

More Information:

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.3.0 Beta 3

http://mcpfx.com/page.php?31

MCP OS Installation Bug Fix!

This build of MCP fixes a problem with OS installations.  In cases where the same OS build (for example 5.0.0.419) is installed on the PC for multiple devices (for example the recent 5.0.0.419 releases for both the Tour 9630 and Storm 9530)...

More Information:

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.3.0 Beta 2

http://mcpfx.com/page.php?31

Oh yeah, MCP news posts should look correct now in your email and links should work from your inbox as well...  thank God that's finally fixed!

Lyricidal has added MPC to the newest 95x0 BBhybrid!!!

Thanks Lyricidal for the add!

Modules Lists Updated

The modules lists on the Erase Modules and Save Modules (Java Loader) pages have been updated.  The new modules lists display the name of the module followed by the module version and size (in bytes) in parenthesis.

Old Method...  Module name only, example:  BeejiveIM - Screenshot

New Method...  Module name (Version/Size), example:  BeejiveIM (1.9.7/1456772) - Screenshot

MCP Backup Bug Fix

In some cases one or possibly two modules were not being backed up properly in older versions of MCP.  This is now fixed!

More Information

For all of the gory details and download information hit the jump!

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.3.0 Beta 1

This is a bug fix version of MCP with some decent updates to the MCP Downloads page.

Changes in MCP 0.9.2.1

Removed embedded Shockwave Flash components
MCP Downloads Page:  Desktop Manager updated to DM 5.0.1.28 B49
MCP Downloads Page:  Device Manager updated to DM 5.0.1.28 B49
MCP Downloads Page:  USB & Modem Drivers updated to DM 5.0.1.28 B49
MCP Downloads Page:  BlackBerry Media Sync updated to 3.0.0.38
Copyrights changed from 2009 to 2010

Existing MCP users can click the "MCP Files" button on the MCP Settings page to get the updated downloads information.

Grab the new version here!

I wrote up a quick page for MCP Application Errors.  Luckily (so far) there has only been one (fatal) problem reported for MCP recently and there is a pretty simple fix (install Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Shockwave Player).  Hit the link (above) for all of the gory details.

Bug reports...  thankfully there haven't really been any major bugs reported.  If you find one please email me for the quickest resolution.  Also you can report your problems on the MCP Forums.  My follow-ups on the forums are consistent but admittedly a little slower than email.

I hope MCP 0.9.2.0 is working well for everyone!!!

 

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.2.0 Final

Release Date:  11/22/09

Special Thanks:  South Park and Sam Adams Old Fezziwig Ale!

Click either image above to visit MCP 0.9.2.0 Details page or visit the Downloads page.

It has been exactly one year since I released 0.9.1.1 as the first public non-beta version of MCP.  Since then MCP has gone through a ton of changes and improvements.  There have been more downloads of the beta versions than the stable release so it's time to move on.

I hope everyone enjoys this new release!!!

To get your copy, click here:  BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.2.0 Final

Also checkout Shane's new MCP Wallpapers!!!  (Site Members Only, register now, it's fast and simple!)



Happy Thanksgiving!

 

You can now follow MCP on Facebook and Twitter.

Click the images or links above to stay "in the know"!

Any posts that I make on the Facebook page will sync to Twitter.

This new Facebook page is not the same as the MCP Facebook Group.

Here are the URL's:

MCP on Facebook:  http://facebook.mcpfx.com

MCP on Twitter:  http://twitter.mcpfx.com

MCP Facebook Group:  http://facebookgroup.mcpfx.com

Note:  If you received this news post in your email images and links may appear broken, just visit the MCP website to access the original content.

The MCP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is now live.  I have also created some new subdomains (to access the pages easier) and added new links (also using these new subdomain URL's) to the "Documentation" menu (above) on this site.

MCP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
http://faq.mcpfx.com/

MCP History
http://history.mcpfx.com/

Feature Matrix
http://matrix.mcpfx.com/

The FAQ is a work in progress and is based, in part, on some of the more common questions that I have found myself answering via email, private messages and user forums.

I hope this helps!!

 

The MCP Help System has been massively upgraded.

You can click the images above to view the new help system (left) and the old help system (right).

Additionally, the "Help" links inside MCP all point to the new system.

Enjoy!

MCP has been downloaded a quarter of a MILLION times!

250,152 downloads...  and counting!

That is one crazy milestone!

Thanks again EVERYONE for your use and continued support!

THANK YOU!!!

Special thanks to everyone for your help, feed back, support and donations over the last year!  I really appreciate it!

Since MCP is now a year old I thought it would be fun to discuss some historical notes about MCP and to show it in some of its original forms.

Enjoy!  Click below to jump...

MCP History

 

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.2.0 Beta 10 Released!!!

There have been TONS of changes in this build...  I hope everyone enjoys it!

Click HERE (or click the images above) for all of the details.

Due to a bug in the CMS used by this site you will not see the images correctly in your email and you won't be able to click any links.

Please visit this page on your computer:  http://mcpfx.com

Enjoy!!!

MCP BlackBerry Messenger Group

Update:  Due to a (IMO) bug in the CMS website system I use you will not see the barcode images in your email (News Updates) or on your device...  instead you will have to visit the MCP website ( http://mcpfx.com ) from your PC.  Even then your device might not pick up the barcodes correctly if you are viewing them on an older CRT monitor, especially if you can see vertical lines flickering on the screen while you are trying to scan them.  I was forced to use my smaller LCD last night when I did all of my testing.  If you are still unable to scan the images you can print them out on paper.  If all else fails manually add me by PIN ( 2438D520 ) to your BlackBerry Messenger Contacts and once I am on your list I will manually invite you to the MCP BlackBerry Messenger Group.

If you are running BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.0.33 or higher you can join the MCP BlackBerry Messenger Group by scanning this barcode:



If you are running BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.0.8 or higher you can add me to your BlackBerry Messenger contacts by scanning this barcode:



-sgt :)

Sorry...  I'm trying one last time to see if this stupid CMS works better with IE8.

Before the day gets completely away...  I wanted to let everyone know that I pushed out a new build today (MCP Mesh)...  let me know what you think!

I found the BIN folder was contantly getting obliterated and every time I went to show off MCP it would fsk up.  FIXED!!!

New default engine is Java Loader 5.0.0 Beta 4.

Java Loader > load modules > locate files > cod/jad button now defaults to show cod & jad, can still select cod only, jad only and all files

Java Loader > save modules > retrieve > save > hmm, WTF IS THIS?!? A new dialog? :)  More details later, but I'm sure you'll figure it out.  Ok, f*ck it, a hint...  ALX/JAD.  'Nuff said.  Does it work though?...

Installers sport new graphics.New layouts coming soon, some sanity I think everyone will like.

I have had ZERO time to test all of the new stuff, that's why it's only in MCP Mesh for now.

YOUR THOUGHTS???

Oh yeah...  what about WordPress?

I should post an effin POLL.

Damn, I'm sick of the CMS.  Sorry for the double-post...  news is never ever right on the first try.

I will ask Mr. Kite!

Well technically, it's more like 49 hours!  :)

Donation Promotion:

MCP is "donationware" and normally anyone donating $20.00 (USA) or more gets a personalized registration code for MCP.  For all of September 8th and September 9th until 11:59 PM (US Central) I will give out registration codes for half off:  only $10.00 each!

Notes:

MCP does not have any limitations in the free version.  The registration code will remove the PayPal button from the main window.  Donations have to be posted to PayPal before midnight.

As soon as it hits September 10th, the deal is over!

Also...  I hope everyone had a good Labor Day!

MCP 20090907 has been released on Live Mesh.  This is the first release completely built on Window 7.  The primary focus was that everything would work good when I migrate to W7 in October; otherwise no real changes.

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.2.0 Beta 9b

Released 9/2/09

There was a bug in the original Beta 9...  Windows Vista and Windows 7 users (32 bit and 64 bit versions were affected equally) had to run MCP using "Windows XP SP3" compatibility mode.

This is now fixed in Beta 9b so go get the update.  After the upgrade, the only place you will see "Beta 9b" is in the main title bar.

If you were using "Windows XP SP3" compatibility mode please turn that off and report your results.

If you already upgraded to Beta 9 your MCP will NOT notify you about this build*.  Please download it again manually to get upgraded.  If you were still running Beta 8 or one of the MCP Mesh builds, you will still see this update when you start MCP*.

* If you have MCP set to check for beta releases.

Changes in Beta 9b:

Full support for RIM Java Loader 5.0.0 Beta 3.

All dialog formatting has been fixed for Windows Vista/7.

For all of the details about this release click HERE.

After months of development I am planning on releasing "Beta 9" near the beginning of September.
 
Based on feedback I will possibly move MCP Beta 9 to a "stable" release later in the month.

I need feedback (sgt-d@sodpit.com or forums preferred) from everyone!

Thanks!

/sgt

A new build of MCP is available now via the MCP Live Mesh.

http://mcpfx.com/page.php?10

For all of the details please visit the new MCP Development Snapshots page.

http://mcpfx.com/page.php?17

/sgt

This news post is being done to focus on the changes in Java Loader 5.0.0 Beta 3 (JL5B3).

This page compares Java Loader 5.0.0 Beta 1 (JL5B1) - which was identical to Java Loader 4.7.0 (JL47) final - and JL5B3:

http://www.mcpfx.com/diff/jl500b1b3.htm

So, what changed?

The -u parameter (force USB connection) is no longer listed.  MCP still sends the -u parameter, JL5B3 either simply ignores it or it might still know how to actually use it.  Regardless, it is no longer listed.

The -p parameter now only recognizes USB PIN numbers.  You can no longer specify a serial port with -p.  The -b parameter is gone.  These two effectively kill JL's ability to work with older "serial" (non USB) connections.  If you require this, you have to use JL5B1 or earlier.  It will never work again with JLB3 or higher.

The following commands have been removed in JL5B3 but were still in JL5B1.

nvstore, java_state <file>.  These two functions are available as buttons in MCP on the "Information" page under the "Not Working" section.  They never worked for me anyway, so this won't be a tragic loss.

otasl load <type> file, otasl purge <type>, otasl state <state>.  These three functions are available in MCP on the "Area 51" page in the bottom sections "OTASL Patch FIles" and "OTASL State".  I used OTASL State > Brick one time.  Pretty scary shit.  I know I won't miss these abilities, but other people might need them.

Again, if you need any of the missing stuff, use JL5B1 or older.  MCP will still offer ALL of the controls even for missing items because some users might need backwards compatibility for these items and older JL engines can always be used.

Ok...  so why the hell did RIM pull the JDE 5.0 Beta 2 build?  The site didn't even offer the older Beta 1 build until I emailed them and complained.  Does anyone know?  More importantly...  does ANYONE out there have JavaLoader.exe from Beta 2?  Or does anyone have the full JDE 5.0 Beta 2??  If so, please email me ASAP!

MCP 20090821 has been released (Live Mesh only).  This build is designed for Java Loader 5.0.0 Beta 3 and removes all foreign languages since all of the translators bailed (I haven't heard from them since early March).

JL 5.0 Beta 1's notes were identical to JL 4.7.  JL 5.0 Beta 3 shows some changes:

http://mcpfx.com/diff/jl500b1b3.htm

RIM pulled JL 5.0 Beta 2 without notice.  I've found no major impact with MCP and the features they removed don't seem to matter much, Area 51/52 stuffs.

I posted a new build of MCP (20090726) in the MCP Mesh for everyone that is signed up.

This build fixes one problem that I've seen recently:  The MCP Java Loader page wasn't displaying the Load Modules / Save Modules / Erase Modules icons --- so unless you "knew" where these images were previously it wasn't easy to get to these pages.  You could access them from the tray icon menu and possibly some hotkeys.  This is the only fix in this build.

The MCP project is still active, but a lot has changed here, so releases aren't flowing as frequently.  I had to build a new computer and I've been tinkering with Windows 7 64-bit.  I've been trying for a few weeks to get Delphi 2009 to build MCP inside Windows 7, but no luck yet.  So, for now all builds will remain on my old development system running Windows XP.

Builds over the next few weeks will focus on support for newer versions of JavaLoader.exe, any remaining graphical issues with Vista/7, final bugs (none have been reported to me in almost two months) and a final release of 0.9.2.0.

BlackBerry Master Control Program 0.9.2.0 Beta 8

Released 6/6/09

Click here for more information:

BlackBerry Master Control Program (MCP) 0.9.2.0 Beta 8

Build (20090526) of MCP has been posted on Live Mesh.

By default on a clean install the "MCP Files" automatic check/update option is unchecked.

If you are getting errors when MCP starts, uncheck this option.

I mentioned previously that this would be fixed, well, it's giving me pure hell.  Grrr!

Anyway, it might not be fixed before beta/final, and truthfully, I'm sick of working on it for hours on end and getting nowhere.

This will be the last development build, Beta 8 is next!

Today's build (20090506) of MCP has been posted on Live Mesh.

By default on a clean install the "MCP Files" automatic check/update option is unchecked.

If you are getting errors when MCP starts, uncheck this option.

The next build will fix this problem, one way or the other.

I turned on "Beta 7" today during the update checking for anyone that is checking for beta updates.

The option to control this is on the Settings page.

Somehow it was overlooked on the release day, sorry!

I just wanted to drop in and offer a quick update.

I took a small break from coding MCP so I could dedicate some time to actually using the program.

I did this in an attempt to narrow down the single remaining problem:  sometimes during startup MCP throws an "access violation" error message.

Today I think I narrowed it down to the automatic checking and updating of the MCP Files.

So, if this problem affects you, go to the MCP Settings page and off to the right side of the "MCP Files" button UNcheck the box.

Restart MCP about 500 times and let me know if you see the error any more.

I'm pretty sure that's the cause and I will get back to coding again this weekend.

/sgt

The MCP site ( http://mcpfx.com/ ) can now be accessed with your mobile device!

Everything seems functional so far, although I haven't tried to post anything in the forums.

I did try to edit a custom page (an admin function), but that didn't work.

Anyway, leave comments about your results...  I'm curious.

You can adjust what emails you get from this site under Settings -> Personal Info.

If you want to delete your account, try THIS.  I don't know if it works yet.

Released 3/15/09

Click here for more information:

BlackBerry Master Control Program (MCP) 0.9.2.0 Beta 7

Build 20090314 is now available via the MCP Mesh, including a readme specific to this build.

Other stuff...

I've been busy working on MCP but I wanted to drop a quick note.  Make sure you run MCP as an admin or under a Windows user account that is a member of the Administrators group for the local PC.  In other words, if you are on a domain, you don't have to be a domain admin.

Hopefully this will eliminate any problems around the area of OS installations.  I will document this better as I hear back from the MCP test groups.

Thanks!

I am on IRC if anyone needs instant help...  as if I'm not already light speed with my email support.  :p~

You can use the Java Chat (also on the "Chat" menu), or you can use your normal IRC program.

Links for these are also on the "Chat" menu:

MCP on FreeNode

Server:  IRC.FreeNode.Net
Channel:  #mcpfx

MCP on EnterTheGame

Server:  IRC.EnterTheGame.com
Channel:  #mcpfx

Released 3/1/09

Click here for more information:

BlackBerry Master Control Program (MCP) 0.9.2.0 Beta 6

MCP had practically taken over my Sodpit website, so I decided to give it a new home.

I will be ripping and tearing all of the old information from Sodpit over the next few weeks.

This page will always be the latest and greatest news on MCP and I am moving all of the notes/comments/info off to their own dedicated pages.

User signups are enabled.  Hopefully it works.

/sgt

I am now using Live Mesh to share development snapshots (semi-daily builds, semi-weekly installers) of MCP with everyone.

Read the Development Snapshots page for more information.

Over the weekend I created a new Facebook Group and Discussion Board for BlackBerry Master Control Program.  I offered everyone on the MCP Mailing Groups to join via email.  Now it's everyone else's turn!

To join this group, sign in to Facebook then click HERE.  After that, click the "Request to join Group" link.  I will add you at my earliest convenience.

Here are links to all of the pages...

MCP Facebook Group

MCP Facebook Discussion Board

MCP Sodpit User Forums

And finally, my profile if you would like to add me...

sod/sgt-d's Facebook Profile

/sgt

New Links:

If you need help with MCP, start here:

MCP Forums

If you want the latest news for MCP, try this page:

MCP Mail Groups

MCP Users...  if you want the daily builds, you have to sign up on Dropbox and then email me to be added to the share.

Released 12/29/08

Click here for more information:

BlackBerry Master Control Program (MCP) 0.9.2.0 Beta 5