Racheed: HELP ANYONE, TCD. A few of my android apps have stopped connecting to the internet i.e those ones that connect thru the native android browser e.g skyfire, dolphin browser, tubemate, soccer tv abbl. The last time it happened i reloaded my O.S. Dont wanto have to do that again. Thanks in advance

i have never experienced this before, don't get what could be wrong. Have you tried a hard reset? Since reloading the OS worked last time give it a try again.

Pls help! My NEW BB Playbook failed to connect to server for os installation. I used both zain and Mtn 3g. What else can I use. I have no problem installing my former 16g PBook. this is a 64gb playbk, anyone got similar experience.? How did you overcome it ?

TCD: i have never experienced this before, don't get what could be wrong. Have you tried a hard reset? Since reloading the OS worked last time give it a try again.

is there any other applications that can I can use in place of the file and folders, couldn't find the new version to sideload.

sup TCD, what MTN BIS plan are you on? the 3k BIS PLAN OR THE 1K4 BIS PLAN? have you upgraded to the latest pb OS released by RIM, according to crackberry.com i understand the upgrade now supports android apps that require access to the camera as in andriod apps can now access the camera, based on this, i wonder if "tango" would now work on pb, i guess skype still wont work considering the fact that skype now belongs to microsoft.
anyway, could you pls confirm if tango (which is an android app akin to skype) now works on pb. cheers


longing to get my own pb soonest.

With rumors of the BlackBerry PlayBook 4G launching on July 31st, it's looking like RIM is getting things lined up for a full on BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 rollout as well. As we know from the beta build, BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 will bring quite a few changes with it but as noted in the above document, it has some changes and inclusions that weren't present in the beta build plus, some features that will be for the BlackBerry PlayBook 4G only. Some of the highlights include:

Software updates are no longer mandatory during setup. The customer can choose the best time to update for them.
Setting Up WiFi connection is no longer mandatory at setup
Software updates can be done over a cellular network (4G models only)
Portrait Mode can now be used with the Email, Calendar, and Contacts App
Greater flexibility and control over which folders are wirelessly synced when using Active Sync
Full access to IMAP Email folders
The BlackBerry PlayBook now gives you the ability to conduct a video chat over 4G Cellular Networks (Some Carrier Restrictions May Apply)
Print To Go - Now you can send content to your BlackBerry PlayBook even if it’s not connected to the same WiFi network.
Android Apps will now run in individual windows rather than being lumped into one Android Player Window.
Apps which require access to the camera are now supported
In-App Payments can now be submitted. Buying that next power-up in your game is easier than ever!
Video Store is now available in Canada. Thousands of movies and TV shows, new & old, available on demand to rent or buy New releases available same day as DVD
Text Messaging is now supported with BlackBerry Bridge. When Bridged you can read, send and receive text messages on your BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
When Bridged, and connected to WiFi, the BlackBerry PlayBook automatically sends and receives data over the WiFi network to decrease cellular data usage, and increase performance.
Looking over the information, while meant for the BlackBerry Playbook, it's pretty easy to see a few things that will make their way to BlackBerry 10 as well. Active Sync for email, Video Chat (BBM) working over LTE, possibly offering Video Store on smartphones and what of the Android App Player? Lots of things to look forward to.

Sadly, the documentation lacks any sort of release date but RIM internal builds of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 are getting up there and assuming the launch date of the BlackBerry PlayBook 4G is indeed correct, it would make a lot of sense for RIM to release BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 alongside it.

http://crackberry.com/rim-preparing-blackberry-playbook-os-21-rollout-playbook-4g-launch-nears

^^^^ the os 2.1 isn't officially out yet. It's still in the beta testing phase and the beta doesn't have those goodies up there. If they eventually release the os I'll check out the tango stuff if I can find the bar file.

@ TCD,
Can u pls help w d fones dat r most compatible with a Playbook.
As in d range of fones to help me no which to get.
Thanks

TCD i wanna ask a question. Must one have 2.0 Beta to be able to use android player.

Chizzybenjamin: @ TCD,
Can u pls help w d fones dat r most compatible with a Playbook.
As in d range of fones to help me no which to get.
Thanks

any 3G blackberry from 9300 upwards is fine. The 9220 isn't 3G even though it runs os7.1 so beware.

Niiade: TCD i wanna ask a question. Must one have 2.0 Beta to be able to use android player.

2.0 isn't a beta. Already out since February. It's 2.1 that's in beta zone awaiting release. 2.0 has the Android player.

TCD, how does one get the android player on a 2.0 please. thank you

TCD: any 3G blackberry from 9300 upwards is fine. The 9220 isn't 3G even though it runs os7.1 so beware.

If you meant the blackberry 9320, it is also 3G enabled.

Niiade: TCD, how does one get the android player on a 2.0 please. thank you

android player is already there , no need to get anything again.

Lexusgs430:

If you meant the blackberry 9320, it is also 3G enabled.

the 9220 is the new version of 8520 doeant have 3G, its like a 9320 without 3G. Surprised why such a device is being produced in 2012.

TCD: the 9220 is the new version of 8520 doeant have 3G, its like a 9320 without 3G. Surprised why such a device is being produced in 2012.

I tire o! Never knew there was also a 9220. Google here I come!!!!

TCD: the 9220 is the new version of 8520 doeant have 3G, its like a 9320 without 3G. Surprised why such a device is being produced in 2012.

I do not think it was released on any UK network (yet). I wonder what market they released it for? Only 2G in may 2012? And they wonder why they are making huge losses and losing market - share ?

Lexusgs430:

I do not think it was released on any UK network (yet). I wonder what market they released it for? Only 2G in may 2012? And they wonder why they are making huge losses and losing market - share ?

The BB 9320 and 9220 are budget smart phones focused mainly for the Nigerian and indian Market

bukahands:

The BB 9320 and 9220 are budget smart phones focused mainly for the Nigerian and indian Market

On the contrary, the 9320 was released in the UK.

Jarmzone: I don't think the Bold 9700 can tether (internet) with the playbook... I'm on MTN BIS and still can't connect them for internet browsing. A friend of mine has the bold 5 and that one can connect effortlessly.

To tether and bridge are two separate things. Why would you want to tether your 9700 if you can bridge it effortlessly?

Lexusgs430:

To tether and bridge are two separate things. Why would you want to tether your 9700 if you can bridge it effortlessly?

I think the guy is confused about tether and bridge despite TCD's explanation.
Since he claims his friends bold 5 works for "tether" he should sell his bold 2 and get the bold 5.

Can I bridge a bb playbook with a 3g nokia fone asha 300? Pls reply asap

@Ferdinard you can tether any phone with bluetooth with PlayBook. Pair the phone with bluetooth and then tethering it.please note the playbook will sick data from your nokia. It is only BB that give free data for playbook.

Ferdinard007: Can I bridge a bb playbook with a 3g nokia fone asha 300? Pls reply asap

Another tether and bridge debate !!! You cannot bridge your nokia to a playbook but you can tether it.

am gettin a playbk in d nxt few hrs but i hav a bb tour 9630. I want to knw if bridgin wit ds old bb model is goin to wrk grt lyk any oda 3g enabled bb fone or i hav to upgrade. Pls advice.tnx

pcwhiz: am gettin a playbk in d nxt few hrs but i hav a bb tour 9630. I want to knw if bridgin wit ds old bb model is goin to wrk grt lyk any oda 3g enabled bb fone or i hav to upgrade. Pls advice.tnx

It worked with my old 9700 , I think it should work with any Os 5 blackberry

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It worked with my old 9700 , I think it should work with any Os 5 blackberry

ok tnks. I will giv it a try

Lexusgs430:

To tether and bridge are two separate things. Why would you want to tether your 9700 if you can bridge it effortlessly?

Wait Lexus, are you saying I can browse on my PB just cos I've bridged it with my 9700? Please confirm

tivta:

I think the guy is confused about tether and bridge despite TCD's explanation.
Since he claims his friends bold 5 works for "tether" he should sell his bold 2 and get the bold 5.

@Tivta... thanks. I was confused all along but I get it now. My PB can browse via bridge with my 9700... I'm quite a bush man lol. thanks guys.

Jarmzone:

@Tivta... thanks. I was confused all along but I get it now. My PB can browse via bridge with my 9700... I'm quite a bush man lol. thanks guys.

You are welcome. Am glad you now understand. I must confess technology is complicated at times thats why we all seek help from one another. Perhaps your friend wanted you to buy his bold 5 lol.

benzion72: @Ferdinard you can tether any phone with bluetooth with PlayBook. Pair the phone with bluetooth and then tethering it.please note the playbook will sick data from your nokia. It is only BB that give free data for playbook.

But I can tether d pb with BIS?
I mean can I subscribe 2 d BIS on d nokia and still tether it? Will it use d BIS sinse its not bb?

Ferdinard007:
But I can tether d pb with BIS?
I mean can I subscribe 2 d BIS on d nokia and still tether it? Will it use d BIS sinse its not bb?

lol, bis is for blackberry phones only. Just go and get a blackberry phone and enjoy your pb.