HTC Desire

Try https://iphone.betfair.com - it works on the HTC Desire.

At the moment I use the iphone link but I would prefer to use Betfair mobile as you can see market depth which you can't on the iphone link.

did you get it working on the Desire?

I'm thinking of getting one and want someone to confirm that the proper Betfair Mobile application fully installs and works correctly?

betfair not work on desire u can look at markets but u cant bet or i am just a dumb blonde that bought the desire

are you using the proper Betfair Mobile program?

I can't see how you can view a market but not be able to bet on it if the program is installed and you're logged in!

I got an HTC Desire yesterday and can place bets using the above link

Caryn, that's not the proper Betfair Mobile application that is a million times better than that website you refer to...

Can you please go to http://mobile.betfair.com and download the program and tell me if it works correctly?

Betfair mobile app does not work on phones that run on Android such as HTC Desire.

There is a way to get it working but its very 'techy' and unless you know what you're doing you could knacker phone altogether.

Hopefully Betfair will build Android version of mobile - but wouldn't hold your breath.

There is an unofficial app called 'Betonthemove' on Android market but I find iphone site easier to use.

tomtom05, I am a very techy person and it's imperative I know if it can be got working before I purchase my new phone. [:o]

I presume you would need to install maybe Jblend, Jbed or a similar java emulator? [;)]

Have you actually managed to get Betfair Mobile working on any Android phone?

I'm not very techy so not attempted to get working but seen other posts on here that indicate they have got working through jbed.

If you do get working be really useful if you could post step by step instructions on here for us non-techy people!!!

betfair mobile works on the htc hd2 so can see why it wont work on the desire

The HD2 is a Windows Mobile device I believe and the Desire is on Android?

download the mobile software from betfair. you will get a file named as mobex.jad in the "download" folder. copy the file to your pc. then go to this website http://www.netmite.com/android/srv/2.0.2.0/getapk.php
convert the .jad file to a .apk file which can be installed on your android phone.
it's running on my htc desire well.
please note: cancell the auto-resize screen action when 1st time running the program on you phone. otherwise it will block the softkeyboard.

dttmee, on that website you listed, I presume you simply used option 2 & browsed for the .jad file on your PC (it says you need both a .jad & .jar file?).

Do you have to use any of the advanced options or tick any other boxes?

When you get it running, does it fill the whole screen as it should and fully work with the touchscreen for login/placing bets etc...?

Looking forward to your reply!

Hi H_P_U_S, use the option 2 and the brows button of "Choose the jad file to upload:"'s box only and don't tick other boxes. In addtion, I got reports that the website is not working on the Firefox for some people, so please use IE.

It's running pretty well on my phone. full screen and no problem with the touchscreen.

Thanks for your help....I'll be able to try it within the next week when my new phone arrives!

I can sleep slightly easier now as I was a bit worried about not being able to get Betfair Mobile properly working on an Android device with a large touchscreen!

When you went to originally download Betfair Mobile from your mobile IE browser, did it actually recognise your phone or simply the generic 240x320 pda download?

gonna sound really thick now but once uploaded converted file to Desire - where do I find it to run it???

Please ignore last post - managed to work out and happy to confirm that mobile seems to work perfectly on HTC Desire.

just logged onto iphone.betfair.com on my desire

awesome, cheers guys

dttmee/Tom2007/anyone else, when you went to download Betfair mobile from your phone, did it accurately recognise the phone and download the program (or .jad file) ?

I'm trying, but it thinks my phone is a Motorola Sholes and says that my phone is not supported when I click on download!

Could you please upload (to Rapidshare, megaupload etc..) this .jad and/or converted .apk file for me to get, to install on my phone as this is SO important! [:o]

Thanks in advance.

The message you're getting is ok - same as when I downloaded to desire.

What you need to do is: download HTC Sync software onto your pc (go to HTC site) - then attach phone and choose option that allows you to download programs to laptop - one of files it show is downloads and this contains mobile download - download onto your PC.

Once you have have downloaded file then go to this website http://www.netmite.com/android/srv/2.0.2.0/getapk.php
convert the .jad file to a .apk file then re-attach phone to PC and install new apk file onto your  phone. 

betfair mobile will then be in your programs folder and first time you try to access it will point you to an app you need to download (free) - do this and then you will be good to go.

Follow instructions that dttmee has posted and you won't go far wrong

I was going to get a Desire, but at the last minute got a Samsung Galaxy-S instead, but this phone has exactly the same operating system (Android 2.1) and similar specs to the Desire, so this method should work perfectly, but it doesn't, mainly because the official Samsung sync software is rubbish and goes on about photos/videos/contacts etc... but no help whatsoever with downloading any files or the sort of thing I need to do to get this working!

So I'm back to square 1 and need this .jad/.apk file (or both just in case!) which I'm sure would work when I put it on my phone!

Could you please upload (to Rapidshare, megaupload etc..)

I have just got the desire.
I have managed to log into iphone.betfair.com but don't seem to get all the information such as horses names.
The text appears as 'undefined'.
Anyone any ideas?

I'm surprised that Tom2007 and/or dttmee didn't assist me as requested. [:(]

I had to resort to using google to get mobex.jad which worked perfectly after conversion I'm pleased to say.

How did you do it H P U S? Iphone thing is very basic, got a Desire but not getting far with Betfair mobile, know that you are the dogs on these things, please assist,ta!

Onehunglow, I simply followed the instructions from dttmee on this thread to the letter after finding the required mobex.jad file using google.co.uk

It just works if you do it correctly.

You didn't have to get up at 3.11 a.m to reply, breakfast time would have done, cheers!

Hadn't been to bed yet....far too early!
Do I know you in person, as you seem to possibly know me?

No, don't think so, just give you the call up as you seem to be one of the more clued up computer people on here amongst a lot of fellow dinosaurs!

Hove_Park_Upper_School   

No need for the dig about not assisting you - both spent time and several posts trying to help you get Desire working only for you to bail and get Galaxy at last minute - not really our fault that advice we gave for desire didn't work because you changed mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got it up and running on Desire great until it keeps bombing out with network failure-please try again. (27) any help please!

Tom2007, I wasn't having a dig at you intentionally, and the fact I changed my mind on the phone is irrelevant as they both have the same O/S, so should work in the same way as far as Betfair Mobile is concerned.

I just needed the mobex.jad in a hurry and was hoping for a quick reply as you had done several times recently....you were a good help with your posts.

Hove_Park_Upper_School   

Ignore me - just having bad day at office - glad you got mobile sorted on new phone

This is taking so long

I have done everything Tom2007 and dttmee have suggested and i get to the point where im launching Betfair on the desire and

'Error - Archivo no encontrado'

appears, which apparently means no file found. You press ok and it takes you back to the j2me app manager. Both the .jad and .apk are on the phone and it's all synced up nicely. So why the message and why in Spanish? The phone is legitimate btw, o2 contract.

Thanks

I keep on getting message service error-please contact support at mobile@betfair.com (03)

Hove_Park_Upper_School

sorry I have been to holiday for a month - glad to know you have sorted it on your phone.

skaterhaz

you need to install the .apk file which you synced into your phone but not run it or the .jad file under the j2me or other java runtime enviroment. The android itself is written in java.

For those who cannot find the file
I have upload the .apk file to rapidshare. please find the link below:

http://rapidshare.com/files/408227382/mobex.rar

dttmee

thankyou! :)

dttmee
thanks for your good advice have managed to receive betfair mobile and all seems ok except for the screen which will not magnify and the keyboard which is so small its impossible to use,so cannot even log in.
please note: cancell the auto-resize screen action when 1st time running the program on you phone. otherwise it will block the softkeyboard.
this is from your earlier post. has this got anything to do with my problem if so, how do you cancel the auto resize. thanks again

how can i cancel the auto-resize screen action?
i don´t find something like this in the settings... :-(

thanks a lot.

I keep getting this message "service error-please contact support at mobile@betfair.com (03)"

Help me please betfair is my life, and it worked brilliantly on my brick before i got my desire!!!!

Has this issue now sorted itself out pads123?

pads123 - Did you manage to sort out your service error message?  I am getting the same thing after following the instructions above to get Betfair Mobile loaded on my HTC Desire

The Java app doesn't work on Android phones. The best way to use Betfair on Android is to go to https://iPhone.Betfair.com or https://lite.betfair.com 
I'd guess that they'll release an Android at some point but until then these are the best options.

dttmee

any chance you could mail me the file you uploaded to rapidshare.it wont let me get it without paying etc.
if i dont get it working today im taking the phone back,only had it it 2 days but need the betfair mobile or the fone is useless to me,  rob_67@msn.com

147robert1

You can get Betfair on your phone with downloading the app. Just go to http://touch.betfair.com

thanks ronant, but thats not the betfair mobile app.
anyone with a desire please can you tell me how to change the autoscreen size ? as the log in to betfair mobile doesnt allow the softkeypad to launch.
this question has aready been asked ,but no reply?
i hope its possible.

dttmee Joined: 20 Jun 10
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download the mobile software from betfair. you will get a file named as mobex.jad in the "download" folder. copy the file to your pc. then go to this website http://www.netmite.com/android/srv/2.0.2.0/getapk.php
convert the .jad file to a .apk file which can be installed on your android phone.
it's running on my htc desire well.
please note: cancell the auto-resize screen action when 1st time running the program on you phone. otherwise it will block the softkeyboard.

dttmee how did you cancell th auto resize ???