OTA Install
 | OTA Install Site It is now possible to use the main website at http://kinross-wap.net for installing AMS on BlackBerry. When visiting this page it will attempt to suggest the correct AMS version for your BlackBerry Model. If you have any problems you can download a specific version for your OS at http://kinross-wap.net/bb. |
To install AMS Over The Air directly from your device:
1. Start the BlackBerry Browser and go to http://kinross-wap.net. Click on the 'Install' link for your OS version and follow the on screen instructions.
2. Run AMS to enter your mobile account details. Usually AMS is installed in the 'Downloads' folder by default.
3. After login your templates will be automatically updated. You can then start sending and receiving AMS messages.
At any time you can manage your AMS settings to enable features like SSL and auto delete.
BES Install
The required cod and alx files for different OS versions are available at http://kinross-wap.net/bb/AMS_BES.zip.
Using A Custom IT Policy For AMS Settings
It is possible to configure the settings for the AMS BlackBerry client using an IT Policy. The possible keys are:
Key |
Description |
Type |
Possible Values |
Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kinross Group AMS Host |
host value of the AMS Gateway. |
String |
legal server name |
ams.kinrossgroup.com |
Kinross Group AMS Port |
port value of the AMS Gateway. |
String |
legal port number |
80 |
Kinross Group AMS Connection Type |
connection method to use |
String |
'Any', 'BES / MDS, 'BIS-B' or 'Direct TCP' |
'Any' |
Kinross Group AMS Use SSL |
switch to https for communication |
Boolean |
true or false |
false |
Kinross Group AMS Auto Delete Messages |
enable auto deletion of old messages |
Boolean |
true or false |
true |
Kinross Group AMS Auto Delete Type |
auto deletion trigger type |
String |
'Time Expiry' or 'Numeric Limit' |
'Time Expiry' |
Kinross Group AMS Auto Delete Time Expiry |
time period before deletion |
String |
'1 day', '3 days', '1 week' or '1 month' |
'1 month' |
Kinross Group AMS Auto Delete Numeric Limit |
message limit |
int |
positive non-zero integer |
100 |
Kinross Group AMS Settings Editable |
allow user to edit AMS settings on device |
Boolean |
true or false |
true |
| BIS-B When using BIS-B transport only ports 80 and 443 will work and ams.kinrossgroup.com is the only valid host. |
General Troubleshooting
You can test your connection to the AMS gateway by using the "Test Connection" menu option which is located on the "Settings" screen of AMS. The "Settings" screen can be accessed from the main AMS application menu.
If you are using an MDS connection ensure that your service book allows access to the internet and specifically the host ams.kinrossgroup.com.
Troubleshooting
If you get a message like "No additional applications for your device were found" during a desktop install please refer to this post on allbalckberry.com which covers some of the main causes.