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BlackBerry Bridge now appearing in BlackBerry App World

by Bla1ze on 19 Apr 2011 02:32 AM
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BlackBerry Bridge

Considering the majority of folks have still yet to actually recieve their BlackBerry PlayBooks let us first say, there is seemingly some issues still with downloading BlackBerry Bridge from App World -- as in it's either not showing, showing as not supported or only installable via the online version of BlackBerry App World. If you see it there and are able to download it, then by all means -- go for it! I did, and currently have it installed on mine Rogers 9780 and got it there using the web version of App World and a few others have it up, and running on their PlayBooks.

That said, if it's still not showing for you or remains listed as unsupported like AT&T currently is remember, it's still the early morning right now (depending on timezone of course) so we'll have to wait and see how things turn out as the day progresses and we will certainly update the post as needed to make sure you all are aware of what's what.

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry App World, BlackBerry Bridge, BlackBerry Playbook
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Posted by scaramanga89 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Not supported in the UK, on O2. I hope that changes fast, as I've just imported a playbook.

 
 
Posted by MuruXD Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

same her.. i've imported one to Denmark.
Don't think that RIM would block Bridge apps to us in Europe... hope we will get access to it this week

 
 
Posted by pbarbaro Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Same here, no support in Australia. Is there a way around this and some way to get it onto my phone?? Smart people out there give us help!!

 
 
Posted by pbarbaro Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Same here, no support in Australia. Is there a way around this and some way to get it onto my phone?? Smart people out there give us help!!

 
 
Posted by adinx Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

@scaramanga89 how did u pull that off? been trying to get one sent to me in UK but its been a problem. any tips?

 
 
Posted by pbarbaro Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

You use third party companies. You have your parcel delivered to them in the US and they will ship to you any where in the world for a fee. I use ship2me but there are others, google them. Hope to get mine next week!! Just need support for BlackBerry Bridge!! Hope this helps.

 
 
Posted by kariakoo Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

got it already? i will get mine on thursday

 
 
Posted by diegonei Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 398 days ago

Funny as it may be, I can download it...

VIVO Brasil here.

 
 
Posted by Drew Oswalt Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Let hope big blue supports "bridging". They were the first (SBC before they were bought out) to offer BB's way back when and have made a lot of $$$ because of it.

 
 
Posted by VZNBerry Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Not supported for Bold 9650 on Verizon

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Not for me either when I first tried at about 6:45 on my train. But, though it may have just been timing, I did an ALT-RST about 7:15 and it was DL-able.

Granted, I am not getting a PB right away, but wanted the Bridge app so when I go to a store to check it out, I can test the bridge function.

 
 
Posted by VZNBerry Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Thanks! I didn't know you can do that, it worked.

 
 
Posted by chefnilla Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Flagship device in the US and no partnership with RIM's Bridge app? Making me slightly bummed for picking my PlayBook up in the morning.

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

It really doesn't matter.. the files have already been dumped and people are already loading it onto their AT&T devices. Just because you can't download it from App World doesn't mean you can't get it on your device. Just like anything else from App World -- all it takes is ONE person to dump the files and then everyone has it.

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Can you please put up a post on how to do this. I know it sounds stupid but i've always used app world to put apps on my phone.

Please put up a step by step post of where and how to get the bridge on our phones (I assume using desktop manager). thanks.

 
 
Posted by 17.michal Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

not showing for Rogers in Canada either...can't wait to try it...after playing with the playbook...i am impressed so far...tested out the wifi file transfer...its awesome...

 
 
Posted by 17.michal Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

yes...just did alt + r s t in AppWorld and now downloading it...wooo hooo...lets try it out...

 
 
Posted by pbarbaro Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

please explain "alt r s t"?????????

 
 
Posted by DrLouie Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

My understanding is that you press and hold the "alt" key on your BB and then press rst in order to force an AppWorld refresh.

 
 
Posted by pbarbaro Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

That doesnt help if Bridge isnt even showing up in App world as is the case in Australia (or does it somehow??). Do you hit Alt rst when you first open App world or when you click on the application??

 
 
Posted by Wazzy9 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

i have a t-mobile 9700, fired up app world and the bridge app was there, tried to download but it said my neither handset nor my carrier were supported, hooked it up to my laptop and went to the app world website and installed it from there smoothly.

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

This option is blocked for AT&T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by cylaer Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Downloading!!! =D
All I need now is to buy a PlayBook.

 
 
Posted by Galouchéé Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Can't download it, using Telus, can someone explain me what the hell here!? :o

 
 
Posted by simbonk Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Hey... I ran out and bought a playbook this morning.

Apparently, you need to have payments setup with your blackberry AppWorld account. You can find the support document by Googling blackberry kb25521.

As soon as I linked my account to pay-pal, it showed up, and was able to install!

 
 
Posted by Galouchéé Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Thanks Wazzy, didn't read your post. Will try this out!

 
 
Posted by blackcaneaddict Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Got it.- check
Reviewed it.- check
Wait another 12+ hours for PB- pending

 
 
Posted by feldmen01 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Downloaded and installed fine on my storm 2 but it says I need to upgrade my BBM in order for it to work properly. Anyone else getting this?

I'm running the most recent version 5.0.2.12. It only seems to tell me this when I go into the Bridge application on my phone and check for updates.

 
 
Posted by manofice Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

mine says the same thing, that BBM needs to be upgraded

 
 
Posted by kb2755 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I'm hoping that the Beta Zone 5.0.3.13 version is updated enough to work on this, can anyone confirm?

 
 
Posted by amirimahdi Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Can someone provide a download/ripped version link for us EU users who dont seem to be able to download it? My PB is coming from the US at end of this week!

 
 
Posted by Finzor Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I'm picking up my PlayBook in 37 minutes..and the app "is not supported for [my] carrier" which is weird because I'm on Rogers like Bla1ze.. :s bahhh, better work soon! Can't wait to play with it after my exams.. :D

 
 
Posted by bpgui Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

No AT&T support? Seriously?

I was just about to head out and pick up a PB, but now I think I'll wait this out.

 
 
Posted by DrLouie Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I really hope at&t doesn't mess over their customers again. But if they see it as a way to charge more money, I think they will try it.

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

AT&T Grrrr

 
 
Posted by dispatcher307 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I tried to download via App World and it showed up but I couldn't download it yet. So I tried to download it online and got: To download this item, please use App World on your device.

So I went back to App World and did the ALT-R-S-T and now it's downloading. :)

I'm on Verizon.

 
 
Posted by Jackson17 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I am with Bell Mobility in Ontario and Blackberry Bridge on App World currently shows as "This application is not available on your device or for your carrier."

However, near the bottom of the screen it also shows "This application is not available right now - the availability will match the launch of Blackberry Playbook" which here in Ontario is in about 10 minutes at 7 am EDST.

Let's keep our fingers crossed that Bridge is up and downloadable in just a few minutes!!!

 
 
Posted by gbester Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Got it online. Worked smooth as silk. That looks like the way to go. BTW I am on Bell in Ontario, too.

 
 
Posted by Darlaten Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I downloaded OTA from App World without any problems at 3:45 am PST. I'm with Rogers on a BB 9780.

 
 
Posted by clone7 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

tried ALT-R-S-T and its not working for me :(
Rogers and on a torch

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

On mine it says supported by all carriers except AT&T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by The Consigliere Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I know it's still early (7:14am here) but no support for AT&T is just ridiculous. HOW on earth can they do this seriously? I know they don't want us using the Bridge Browsing but it also takes away all the other great aspects. UGH, what a let down.

 
 
Posted by manofice Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Downloaded for my storm 2 on verizon!

 
 
Posted by teamfoster03 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

7:30 am eastern time and still no bridge download for att?

Alt+rst didn't make a difference. Time to go find otherways I guess.

 
 
Posted by q649 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

What ??

Why isn't the Storm 1 listed?

 
 
Posted by q649 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Update:

Went to app world website, created BlackBerry ID, and was able to install Bridge on my 9530

 
 
Posted by Jackson17 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I just was able to download Bridge OTA via App World on my Torch in Ontario with Bell Mobility

 
 
Posted by bciarcia Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Someone please post a link for us AT&T users??? I can't believe they screwed us like that.. Oh wait.. yes I can. :o(

 
 
Posted by Detective M Downs Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

"Currenrly device or carrier does not support".

 
 
Posted by BigPlayChad8 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

What is wrong with AT&T? Ugh.

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Ok AT&T and RIM I'm on my way to Staples to get the Playbook. If I get back home and the bridge is not available, this is a major FAIL!

RIM I can't beleive you ever envisioned the Playbook withouth the Bridge. According to the globe article RIM thought about the Playbook as a way to view your balckberry info even before they thought of it as a tablet. How could you leave it to lame carriers to deliver this CRUCIAL software! And AT&T as soon as Verizon gets the Dakota I'm leaving you. I don't care if you get the Bridge up by 10am I'm still leaving, unforgivable to be foot dragging like this!

 
 
Posted by djrupey Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

In UK, Storm1 9500, just went to BB World to see if Blackberry Bridge is available to download. Can't find it. This is the most important feature of the Playbook for anybody with a BB phone, and on Playbook launch day Blackberry Bridge is not up there loud and clear for all to see. I've just wasted half an hour looking for it. Even the Search function can't find it. Either I am missing something or RIM's marketing is abysmal.

The QR code works, but the Bridge page that loads is telling me that it is not supported by my phone or carrier.

Oh well, just as well the PB isn't available over here yet. I'm not buying one unless it works with my Storm 1, which by the way is on OS 5.0.0.841

 
 
Posted by BigPlayChad8 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I am picking one up during my lunch break and if it is not available when I get back I am going to have words with AT&T.

Wake up AT&T.

 
 
Posted by kccman Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Downloaded, installed, just have to pick up my playbook. Bell mobility, Torch. :)

 
 
Posted by PDSchofield Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

5ownload went live for Rogera in Ontario at 8:30am EST. Downloaded to both my 9800's. On my way to pick up my PlayBook

 
 
Posted by mickeyboat Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Did a search for bridge and found the bridge app and downloaded it on Verizon in US with my Storm 2. It runs, haven't paired it yet!

 
 
Posted by pastorbrad Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Shows as not available when I call up App World on my Storm 1, nor is Storm 1 listed as a supported device. Startup glitch or ...?

 
 
Posted by faibs Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

DOWNLOAD VIA WEB APP STORE!

Read the entire post before commenting PLEASE!

https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19435?lang=en&curr=CAD

 
 
Posted by ndsouza Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Installed at 7am. On telus in alberta with bb tour! Now I just need my playbook!!!

 
 
Posted by hrphotoman Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Got it for my 9330 with os 6 on verizon. Now waiting for my playbook!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by Dinodeal Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Wow At&t really? You're that greedy? Can someone provide a download/ripped version link please.

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Got my playbook, can't get past bb ID agreement in setup, it won't load the agreement. Support can't answer the issue. Anyone else have this problem?

You might know I'd get it :(

 
 
Posted by The_Adventist Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Installed the Bridge on my Rogers 9700 and it says that BBM must be upgraded.

App World (online and OTA) show that BBM is at 5.0.2.12.

There must be a BBM upgrade coming in the next 60 days.

 
 
Posted by kalbers Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Did the ALT RST and no problem. Now, waiting for the courier from Best Buy to arrive!!!! BB is Back!

 
 
Posted by BigPlayChad8 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

Not for me. They are getting dragged down into the depths by AT&T.

GIVE ME MY BRIDGE YOU AT&T BASTARDS!

 
 
Posted by KennyBB9650 Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I ordered my PlayBook online so don't have it yet but I did just today download and install the Blackberry Bridge (v 1.0.0.76) OTA via Blackberry AppWolrld - it downloladed and installed without issue. Now all I need is a playbook - hope I don't regret ordering it online from Best Buy. Using Bold 9650 on Sprint USA.

 
 
Posted by mapsonburt Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

got my 64 at 7 and downloaded 1690 (automatically) and had bridge working 5 mins later on my Bell Mobility Torch. I've been using it w our corporate BES Lotus Notes and my personal hotmail account all am. The only annoying thing is filing emails into folders. You have to use a scrolling list rather than also use keyboard short cuts. IT ALSO USES ALL THE BLACKBERRY TYPING SHORTCUTS (AUTOTEXT) ON THE BLACKBERRY. How cool is that? Too bad the PlayBook can't import them to use everywhere else.

 
 
Posted by FoxxBerry Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

alt r-s-t works! yay! now at the door rocking back and forth biting my nails, rubbing my ear and humming loudly

 
 
Posted by BKPruitt Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

I have wasted HOURS trying to find the Blackberry Bridge. It shows online that it is available for my Storm 2 9550, but everytime I try to download it for my PlayBook, I get "This application is not available on your device or for your carrier.

THIS SUX! ANYONE WITH AN ANSWER????

 
 
Posted by kmcaustin Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 399 days ago

see this kb article to download to pc and install with DM

http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&extern...

 
 
Posted by pastorbrad Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 398 days ago

Simple answer for Storm 1 it turns out - delete App World and reinstall, Bridge is now available for the 9530 on VZW and downloads in a snap. Haven't got PB yet so will see how it works.

 
 
Posted by Gamesdmc3 Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 398 days ago

im not ready to cross that bridge yet (don't have a playbook) but when i get one,im driving across that bridge 100mph

 
 
Posted by djrupey Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 398 days ago

Further to my post above, I was able to download BB Bridge to the Storm 1 using the link given out in the other Bridge article yesterday. I emailed the link to my phone, clicked on the link, and ten minutes later it was on my Storm and operational.

Except for one thing, which is that I don't have a Playbook to bridge to. Yet!

 
 
Posted by Playbook2011 Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 390 days ago

Still not available on Bell (Ontario) for 8830