I successfully downloaded and installed on the Storm but have failed on the Bold. On the Bold, I have installed, uninstalled, reinstalled, and still no success. Access privileges are all set to "Allow" and still nothing.
I have been BlackBerry fanboy, but between the Storm and now this.... getting a bit frustrated.
With that said, RIM is onto something good and quite simply one place to easily compatible apps is now a must given the success Apple has had.
What I want first and foremost is a robust Twitter client then a robust Facebook client.
Interesting that you had some troubles with your Bold, Patrick. I have an idea, if you're willing:
The retail AT&T firmware for the BlackBerry 9000 is old and it stinks. There have been at least six or seven RIM-certified versions that other carriers around the world have adopted since the Bold's summer launch, and these versions aren't off limits to you. They're just not offered by AT&T, even though they run very well and are perfectly compatible.
I run the very newest firmware which is version 4.6.0.247, though the OEM AT&T firmware is just 4.6.0.167. If you're willing to update, it's possible and there are instructions over here.
I have been on x.247 since its release a few weeks back and, as a very avid crackberry users, I have encountered no problems and enjoyed speed and (minor) functionality enhancements. It's perfectly safe, and it may be what's making or breaking the App Store on my Bold vs. yours.
Interesting that you had some troubles with your Bold, Patrick. I have an idea, if you're willing:
The retail AT&T firmware for the BlackBerry 9000 is old and it stinks. There have been at least six or seven RIM-certified versions that other carriers around the world have adopted since the Bold's summer launch, and these versions aren't off limits to you. They're just not offered by AT&T, even though they run very well and are perfectly compatible.
I run the very newest firmware which is version 4.6.0.247, though the OEM AT&T firmware is just 4.6.0.167. If you're willing to update, it's possible and there are instructions over here.
I have been on x.247 since its release a few weeks back and, as a very avid crackberry users, I have encountered no problems and enjoyed speed and (minor) functionality enhancements. It's perfectly safe, and it may be what's making or breaking the App Store on my Bold vs. yours.
Thanks for the link. I have "special" FW on the Storm, so maybe that's the trick. I have been reticent to upgrade the Bold because its my business workhorse. See here. A few Twitter users also said that they got the service to work with same FW I had on the Bold, but heck, I live on the edge so new FW it is.
I am on the same firmware level for my 9000 Bold (which I have had since launch Thrax... muhahaha). Appstore works without issue. I actually really like it. Plenty of free apps and a few worth the money apps. Some are a bit useless for what you pay for them but none the less, it's a good start and is slick (especially for RIM).
Added it to my Storm. Downloaded a few things, including the "where" application. Nice since I'm not familiar with where I work and its easy to find food.
I am on the same firmware level for my 9000 Bold (which I have had since launch Thrax... muhahaha). Appstore works without issue. I actually really like it. Plenty of free apps and a few worth the money apps. Some are a bit useless for what you pay for them but none the less, it's a good start and is slick (especially for RIM).
Given that the x.247 firmware launched 3 weeks ago on an Australian carrier, I doubt it.
Found my problem on RIM's site. Now a documented problem with BES and App World. Problem documented here. [IMG]file:///C:/Users/Pat/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg[/IMG]
You know, that figures. Since you mentioned that it was your work device, I was thinking "I wonder if BES is screwing things up?" I mean, it often does for apps... Firewalls and proxying out the wazoo.
Glad you figured it out, sorry that there's no fix.
You know, that figures. Since you mentioned that it was your work device, I was thinking "I wonder if BES is screwing things up?" I mean, it often does for apps... Firewalls and proxying out the wazoo.
Glad you figured it out, sorry that there's no fix.
I am not too sad because they will HAVE to fix it. Basically anyone in a medium to large size corp uses BES. I am having fun with it on my Storm for now. Take care!
Thrax
🐌Austin, TX Icrontian
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I have been BlackBerry fanboy, but between the Storm and now this.... getting a bit frustrated.
With that said, RIM is onto something good and quite simply one place to easily compatible apps is now a must given the success Apple has had.
What I want first and foremost is a robust Twitter client then a robust Facebook client.
The retail AT&T firmware for the BlackBerry 9000 is old and it stinks. There have been at least six or seven RIM-certified versions that other carriers around the world have adopted since the Bold's summer launch, and these versions aren't off limits to you. They're just not offered by AT&T, even though they run very well and are perfectly compatible.
I run the very newest firmware which is version 4.6.0.247, though the OEM AT&T firmware is just 4.6.0.167. If you're willing to update, it's possible and there are instructions over here.
I have been on x.247 since its release a few weeks back and, as a very avid crackberry users, I have encountered no problems and enjoyed speed and (minor) functionality enhancements. It's perfectly safe, and it may be what's making or breaking the App Store on my Bold vs. yours.
Thanks for the link. I have "special" FW on the Storm, so maybe that's the trick. I have been reticent to upgrade the Bold because its my business workhorse. See here. A few Twitter users also said that they got the service to work with same FW I had on the Bold, but heck, I live on the edge so new FW it is.
Given that the x.247 firmware launched 3 weeks ago on an Australian carrier, I doubt it.
Glad you figured it out, sorry that there's no fix.