BlackBerry Bridge application updated to version 3.0 in BlackBerry World
Update: As it turns out this version is available for BlackBerry 10 devices as well
BlackBerry Bridge, the application that allows you to connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your BlackBerry PlayBook, has been updated to version 3.0 via BlackBerry World. Updates to BlackBerry Bridge have historically meant that a PlayBook OS update is coming. While we don’t have any confirmation that a PlayBook update is in the pipes, this update may have some new features in it anyway. If you aren’t seeing the update on your BlackBerry, try the trusty ALT then “R-S-T” trick, or wait about 24 hours for the servers to propagate.
123berryaddicted Jan 29, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Prob to get ready for BB10 on playbook (just guessing).... Would be totally awesome if one of the surprises from RIM tomorrow was the BB10 playbook update.... Maybe I'm dreaming :)
MXBerry Jan 29, 2013 at 5:59 pm
LOL! Let me dream with you!! Hope to see BB10 on my Playbook to tomorrow!!!! That will be a hell of a surprise from RIM!!!
herculesinwyoming Jan 29, 2013 at 6:02 pm
would be a smart move to get us playbook owners showing everyone the new bb10.
danesalinas Jan 29, 2013 at 10:00 pm
Yes! I want bb10 in my playbook now! =)
mjgallaway Jan 29, 2013 at 7:38 pm
I'd be soooo happy if that was the case. Or at least not a long wait for BB10PB.
shiftysdad Jan 29, 2013 at 9:50 pm
I am super excited to get bb10 on my playbook, here's hoping we get it tomorrow.
shiftysdad Jan 29, 2013 at 9:50 pm
I am super excited to get bb10 on my playbook, here's hoping we get it tomorrow.
herculesinwyoming Jan 29, 2013 at 5:56 pm
No BB10 phones listed, i am curious to see if the new phones will have bridge.
00stryder Jan 29, 2013 at 6:06 pm
This update is probably needed to bring the legacy OSes up to par with BB10 (in terms of Bridge functionality), I don't see a reason to update what's likely already baked into the software at launch.
Skeevecr Jan 30, 2013 at 5:07 am
Not everyone is going to care about bridge functionality due to having no interest in a playbook so I expect that they will continue to keep the bridge app as a standalone download going forward.
ice4u2 Jan 29, 2013 at 5:57 pm
^^^^^^AT&T user waiting for Rroyy
rroyy Jan 29, 2013 at 6:02 pm
and rroyy is still waiting for RIM ((= OTAs will on be http://rroyy.com/bridge and official Bridge thread as soon as RIM let me make 'em :) (It says OS7+ for update but start to think that it's BB10 only. Lets wait and see)
bbicons Jan 29, 2013 at 6:14 pm
rroyy is clutch like Jordan in the 4th quarter
jayemmbee Jan 29, 2013 at 7:14 pm
I like that analogy
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 6:43 pm
The appworld PC site says for Os 5 and up and yes its version 3.x
cletis Jan 30, 2013 at 3:13 am
OS 5 and up, eh? It's not there on my 9550 running the latest official release 5.0.0.1015...
arhcangel Jan 29, 2013 at 11:44 pm
As a long time AT&T BB user...THANK YOU!
samvel2001 Jan 30, 2013 at 12:08 am
On behalf of all AT&T users THANK YOU to RROYY
raymond Jan 30, 2013 at 12:54 am
Can't wait till tomorrow !! Thanks a ton!!
travaz Jan 29, 2013 at 5:59 pm
Its a huge upgrade as far as versions 3.0.9.6 from 2.10.34
dakid72 Jan 29, 2013 at 10:59 pm
That was my thought too, kind of a huge jump as far as versions go and not have something in store for us later.
I don't know what I would do with out my berries!
toneytone Jan 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm
I've been more excited about OS10 coming to the playbook and hopefully some new features with Bridge. I can't wait to get more info and finally some released updates.
00stryder Jan 29, 2013 at 6:01 pm
Something's definitely cooking... !0 AM tomorrow morning can't come soon enough!
kozmo68 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:17 pm
+10
Ruslan Botsyurko Jan 29, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Wow, I wouldn't expect BlackBerry 10 to come to PlayBook the same day, getting all nervous :)
blackcaneaddict Jan 29, 2013 at 7:24 pm
#BB10Believe
LazyEvul Jan 29, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Anyone noticed anything different in the Bridge app itself? I haven't been able to download it yet personally.
mckillio Jan 29, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Nothing yet in CO, even after ALT+R+S+T
jagrlover Jan 29, 2013 at 6:08 pm
The update will only allow VideoChat between Z10 and PB. No BB10 for PB yet guys.
jkomo001 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:12 pm
how do you know? jus wonderin
dono54 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:15 pm
jus wonderin, try this:
https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19435/
jkomo001 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:18 pm
?
SlcCorrado Jan 29, 2013 at 7:31 pm
They are referring to the PB update, not bridge.
smallbiz Jan 29, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Then why a bridge update for non bb10 os's?
ddlax22 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:16 pm
source? not that i dont believe u because i had no thoughts of it coming early anyway
GeneralHerzog Jan 29, 2013 at 6:24 pm
PB Video Chat doesn't use bridge......
jkomo001 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:34 pm
O true, so that would not even be relevant. idk why I didn't think that
MozThaGreat Jan 29, 2013 at 6:13 pm
hmmmm.........can't wait to see what this turns into.
w0lfgang Jan 29, 2013 at 6:09 pm
I don't see it....in either BB world OR OTA
clowrym Jan 29, 2013 at 6:10 pm
No updates showing here.... even with a refresh!
chaosdivine Jan 29, 2013 at 7:35 pm
Same. In Canada. Going to pee myself if this comes to be...Non, nom... Licking my PlayBook and Torch in anticipation...
P.S. ALT+R+S+T froze my Torch - be warned. Had to battery pull.
Go here directly: https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19435/
Version: 3.0.9.6
Released: Jan 29th, 2013
File Size: 868 KB
Required Device Software: Operating System: 5.0.0 or higher
raftat Jan 30, 2013 at 6:57 am
you managed to download? i am getting an internal server error
MozThaGreat Jan 29, 2013 at 6:10 pm
thats a beautiful shot of the 9900.
rupam95 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:15 pm
Yes, this is a major update! There's a high chance of BB10 for PlayBook coming fast.
Concession Jan 29, 2013 at 6:24 pm
BB10 on playbook?!?!?!
We all know Bridge updates and playbook updates are highly correlated, and why would RIM still be working on updating OS 2.1? BB10book!
dboy54 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:26 pm
I just downloaded it on a dev alpha but it won't install for some reason. Anyone else having this issue?
Rootbrian Jan 29, 2013 at 10:51 pm
It won't instal because it's ONLY AVAILABLE for BLACKBERRY 7 devices.
dboy54 Jan 29, 2013 at 11:00 pm
Ahhhhh, yes that makes sense. Didn't even think to look since it showed up in my app world.
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 11:44 pm
Seems like it say available for os 5 and up to me but the funny thing is only people with a bb10 have been able to download it ...so much for you and your CAPS!!!!
susu222 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:28 pm
still can"t download this update here in TO Canada
1oo1 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:36 pm
I have a feeling it will only be available for download tomorrow and also nothing tells us that BB10 for the PB will be here tomorrow. So, lets not get carried away, or we will be bound to be disappointed.
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 7:00 pm
I thinks its become against the law to have "hope" here at CrackBerry.
azzurri_94 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:38 pm
No luck here, in toronto, on Bell
mrenaude Jan 29, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Have you seen the screen capture where you can configure what you share ?
That's awesome if they bring data sharing between apps you've installed on your phone and playbook ! (But it seems like this means BB10 playbook or am I wrong, it's not like we could share data between app on playbook 2.1 and Z10)
yvpan1 Jan 29, 2013 at 6:41 pm
this is so stupid. CAN'T DOWNLOAD AT ALL!!! COME RIM WHY?? WHY?? WHY???
GeneralHerzog Jan 29, 2013 at 6:42 pm
If a PBOS to BB10 is released and us LTE owners are left hanging on for our carriers again, I'm gonna go postal, I swear!!
I REALLY hope this carrier approving updates thing is DONE with BB10
mckillio Jan 29, 2013 at 7:03 pm
It will be, assuming the PB gets BB10.
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 6:46 pm
But but but my friends at RIM said PlayBooks won't get BB10 for another 8 months? BAHAhahahahaha!!!
RIM is showing love to the loyal WATCH!!!
sam299 Jan 29, 2013 at 7:03 pm
If it's available for both BB10 dev testing devices, and BlackBerry smartphones... Then maybe we will see a beta release of BB10 for the PlayBook including enhanced bridge functionality? #BlackBerrybychoice
silversun10 Jan 29, 2013 at 7:21 pm
of course BB10 would have to work with the Playbooks and Appworld needs to change into Blackberry World, so how could there not be an update?
DbkBerry Jan 29, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Playbook Owners have Playbook Charged up and near 2mrw.... We might just be in for a treat #BB10 :D
carlosdaroo Jan 29, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Just installed on bb10 alpha b and it works fine. I think this update might be just to ensure the new phones will have a version to connect to the playbooks. Thing is that this bridge only gives acces to internet, files, browser and remote control. I dont see bbm, txt etc...prob wont be there till the playbooks receive bb10 down the road.
Milad Hotak Jan 29, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Is this update only available for blackberry smartphones running os7+ ?
I have no update available on my BB Bold 9780 running os6...
One can always hope for a surprise but I thought RIM was pretty clear on the matter of Playbook getting the upgrade to BB10 weeks to months after the release of the BB10 phones...
But hey... I'll be crossing my fingers too, haha :D
abal24 Jan 29, 2013 at 8:01 pm
Maaan... I'm trying not to get my hopes up for a PB update to BB10.... but it's getting awfully hard with each passing minute... :(
clowrym Jan 29, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Has anyone successfully installed this on a pre BB10 device?
pkcable Jan 29, 2013 at 8:25 pm
Says unavailable on your device on my Dev Alpha B.
rlfisher Jan 29, 2013 at 8:37 pm
If, when available, I rush to upgrade the PlayBook to OS10, don't I lose my side-loaded Android apps?
chaosdivine Jan 29, 2013 at 8:45 pm
I want to know this myself.
I mean, this hasn't been the case with 2.x updates. But I can imagine such a drastic OS update like going to BB 10 would/could cause problems. I would imagine they did some improvement to the Android environment.
Anyhow, any apps paid for from BB World you can just download and install again if needed. Sideloads may have to be redone. I honestly don't know the answer to your question...just thinking through things logically.
rlfisher Jan 29, 2013 at 9:03 pm
I didn't mean reloading. I thought I had read that OS10 was not going to support an Android player. There goes most of the apps I use on the PB.
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 9:33 pm
OS 10 WILL support side loading and Android so you heard wrong.
rlfisher Jan 29, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Terrific - I am delighted to be wrong!
seageath Jan 29, 2013 at 8:41 pm
No luck here. Not in Bold or PB.
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KyonCoraeL Jan 29, 2013 at 8:42 pm
I hope it's for blackberry link. A new desktop application allowing blackberry bridge to "officially" control a PC would be a game changer.
dogth99 Jan 29, 2013 at 8:58 pm
Wow, hope BB10 OS for PB is updated soon
ultra07 Jan 29, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Nothing here in Southern Illinois either! App world showing V3!!! Deleted V2, did a QR scan, it downloaded V2!! This sucks!
ultra07 Jan 29, 2013 at 9:02 pm
My world even show the splat, sorry Spark, that I have an upgrade. Nothing shows an upgrade is available!
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm
Pretty sure this is for 10 only. Maybe CB can edit the title to calm ppl such as myself down ;)
airmo Jan 29, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Wooo just a few hours. I want bb10 on playbook too! Wonder what rim is cooking.
bsirvio Jan 29, 2013 at 10:33 pm
Just got an error message saying that the update is not available for my device (9650). Hmmm. BBWorld's web version has been a headache all night.
Rootbrian Jan 29, 2013 at 10:58 pm
I'll wait for the update to bug me via the inbox. I'm NOT going to give myself high hopes when it's not fully available everywhere! lol
BB_Bmore Jan 29, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Its available just not to legacy devices...this is a bridge update for Z10 and dev alpha only...no hope for os 5-7 sorry about your luck and yes i feel like shit too..
CrackBerry should have changed the title. I got my first clue when i saw the file size was only 868kb thats because its the qnx version. This is what happens when you have one store supporting 0s5-7 playbook2.1 and bb10 a clusterfuckkk
Carmels Jan 29, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Still seeing BB bridge version 2.1.0.32 in Blackberry App World on Bell Mobility for my carrier. Even if we get a bridge update overnight or tomorrow, you won't see a PB update to BB10 for awhile. Let's get the Z10 out the door and running before we start pushing other devices.
GO RIM GO!
“Think highly of yourself, because the world will take you at your own estimate.”
ciscobear Jan 30, 2013 at 12:17 am
I love how no one knows what is coming. For Apple, everybody had every damn thing published way ahead of time.
BB_Bmore Jan 30, 2013 at 12:44 am
I know what s not coming and its OS10 for PLayBook along with bridge update.
This was a bridge update for dev alpha and Z10 only..I wish they would change the title they usually do when they mess up.
w0lfgang Jan 30, 2013 at 12:51 am
So I go to BB World, and I see the bridge download for v. 3....when I try to download it, it says "internal server error."
Please RIMM....do NOT f**k this up tomorrow....PLEASE
ELoXL Jan 30, 2013 at 8:15 am
Wooooooooooooooooord! I know the anxiety man!
dejanh Jan 30, 2013 at 12:58 am
Releasing OS10 for PB on launch day together with the OS10 phones would be killer...man I really hope that this is what's going on....boy oh boy...go RIM go!
raftat Jan 30, 2013 at 3:58 am
Internal Server Error. No appworld update available.
What's up with this update?
Skeevecr Jan 30, 2013 at 5:11 am
Has anyone actually managed to download this for a bbos device?
It might simply be that v3 is for bb10 handsets but because they do not yet list the z10 on bbworld it simply doesn't show up in the supported devices yet.
BB_Bmore Jan 30, 2013 at 9:05 am
Ding ding ding. 868KB is NOT a java bridge app lol. CB should change the title rather than getting people's hopes up.
YorkieRay Jan 30, 2013 at 6:08 am
I was fully expecting a Bridge update prior to BB10 but not necessarily a BB10 update for the PlayBook anytime soon. The update is not yet available for my OS6 device,but I'm not that concerned as I will be getting a Z10 in about 2 WEEKS time.
BB_Bmore Jan 30, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Why hasn't this been fixed yet? Good job getting people's hopes up CB. Fix it! :)
asinghgre Jan 30, 2013 at 3:32 pm
downloading OS update to Dev Alpha. 106MB
mrweller Jan 30, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Still not able to upgrade my Blackberry Bridge on my 9930 yet....frustrating to read the article on Crackberry and not be able to get it yet!
Jon Ryder Jan 30, 2013 at 11:21 pm
No it is not working for my 9810 either, no ver 3 on the device and the web page gives an error, people are likely right it is currently just for OS 10.
coolhand297 Jan 31, 2013 at 1:43 pm
and still nothing on my 9810
triplefan Jan 31, 2013 at 4:07 pm
I deleted bridge on my 9900 , scanned the QR code for V3 and it re-installed V2, soit looks like it's for BB10 only...should be able to update on Monday
triplefan Jan 31, 2013 at 4:09 pm
I deleted bridge on my 9900 , scanned the QR code for V3 and it re-installed V2, so it looks like it could be for BB10 only...I should be able to confirm on Monday when my Z10 arrives :-)
sprileszky Feb 17, 2013 at 11:00 pm
Been checking since CB announced this, but it was not until today I read these words:
"BlackBerry Bridge Version 3.0 is available for BlackBerry 10 devices, version 2.1 is available for Blackberry OS 5.0 - 7.1 devices."
They appear at the very end of the fully expanded description. No need to beat yourself up about this one. I do blame CB for getting us excited by the news that wasn't.