Official way to download the SDK without using the SDK Manager?

4202280 over 1 year ago

I want to dowload/install the ConnectIQ SDK on my work laptop. However, the SDK Manager doesn't work. It cannot retrieve any information about the SDKs. I'm pretty sure this is because our company network firewall is configured in a way so that it injects an intercept SSL certtificate for all internet connections. This probably means the SDK Manager cannot validate the SSL connection and fails to connect. WIthout giving a proper error.

The intercept certificate has been added to the laptop's cert trust store, so it shouldn't be a problem. But in my experience some apps don't use the Windows cert store. Normally I'm able to configure such apps to skip the SSL verification or manually add the cert to the (Java) cacerts store. But it appears the SDK manager doesn't allow for such workarounds.

Is there a way to download the SDK files manually? From this old post ( https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/f/discussion/236053/can-i-download-the-new-sdk-on-linux-without-sdk-manager/1121099#1121099 ) I know about the JSON file that lists all SDKs. But it also mentions you'd need device configuration files that aren't present. Has this situation changed. Is there a solution for downloading SDKs without using the SDK Manager?

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4202280 over 1 year ago +1

As a workaround I just copied the files from a different computer where I was able to run the SDK Manager. I still maintain that Garmin should implement proper certificate trust and/or proxy settings.…

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0 jim_m_58 over 1 year ago

The SDK is only half of what you need. The other half are all the device files for the target devices. The device files often get updated more often than the SDK. Nothing has changes are far as accessing these.

Also, once you get the needed files, when running in the sim the internet is also needed for this like app setting, on device maps, etc.

0 4202280 over 1 year ago in reply to jim_m_58

I know. But I don't mind manually downloading a bunch of files. This is a very common practice for many other SDKs and device simulators from other vendors. A GUI is nice, but ultimately you should also be able to download the files manually.

But even better than having to manually download files would be for the SDK Manager to just respect the Windows certificate store. Or have a way to disable SSL verification, though that is less safe.

0 jim_m_58 over 1 year ago in reply to 4202280

Work with your IT people to see if they can/will resolve this

0 4202280 over 1 year ago in reply to jim_m_58

They won't. Their stance is that applications need to support regular OS network cert trust settings. Which most apps do. Also, me using the Garmin SDK has nothing to do with our regular work. I'm thinking about hosting a fun programming event for colleagues and show them how to develop for Garmin devices. That's why I want to install it on my work laptop.

0 FlowState over 1 year ago in reply to 4202280

Dumb question but are you allowed to download files via a cloud service or plug in a USB drive?

You could install the SDK and devices on a personal computer, zip them up and extract them to the corresponding location on your work laptop - assuming that's not a breach of security policy. Yeah, I know I'm stating the obvious.

Everything you would need should be stored under %appdata%\Garmin on windows.

0 FlowState over 1 year ago in reply to 4202280

4202280 said:
I'm thinking about hosting a fun programming event for colleagues and show them how to develop for Garmin devices.

Are you sure this will be a fun event? Seems like it's already off to a bad start haha

0 4202280 over 1 year ago in reply to FlowState

Yeah, I already thought about that. But my colleagues downloading and installing the SDK (and choosing their preferred target device/simulator) would actually be part of the event.

0 4202280 over 1 year ago in reply to FlowState

LOL, yeah. It's aimed at colleagues who love to program and tinker with stuff.

0 dpawlyk over 1 year ago in reply to FlowState

FlowState said:
Are you sure this will be a fun event? Seems like it's already off to a bad start haha

Seems like it’s a way to get fired.

0 4202280 over 1 year ago in reply to dpawlyk

Certainly not. Our company promotes these fun programming events.