* Update: OK... We're starting to get word from people in the know that RIM has updated the BBM servers to the newest version of BBM. It's likely this prompt some of us have seen was not intended/supposed to happen (just yet). So that *should* mean things are basically ready to go... RIM just has to decide to pull the trigger and the new BBM update will be pushed out. We're not sure when that will be exactly, but hopefully soon! Stay tuned... *
How's this for some Friday afternoon weirdness? I go to click on BlackBerry Messenger from the homescreen and look what pops up! I grabbed a screen cap immediately, but from there the prompt went away and hasn't come back yet for me to click on a link. Following up with Bla1ze and Adam though, both each got the same upgrade prompt but the link when clicked takes them to download the existing version of BlackBerry Messenger.Â
So what's going on here?! Is RIM getting ready to push out an update to the BlackBerry Messenger or are we facing some gremlins in the system. Have you experienced this yourself yet? Sound off in the comments... and cross your fingers that NEW BBM (2.0 or 2.5 or whatever it's going to be called.. it's not called BBM 5.0) gets released soon.
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very interesting
I didnt get it on my (yet). Curve 8900 running 4.6.1.231
OS 5.0, new devices, new BBM! These are exciting times.
I googled bbm 5.0 and i got the download and nothing is wrong with it and it is awesome. This could be a sign that it'll be released on the weekend wouldn't that be awesome?
its been out for a while, not for anyone running 5.0 operating system, that is why its such a big deal.
I didn't get it yet !
I got it on my Tour this morning when recieving a BBM. I click get link. Tells me I need to have a operating 4.0 and 4.1. Then rolls to my phone is not compatible.
Yup, Same With Me.
Nothing on my side... running 5.0.0.230 on The tour
I got the popup and clicked "get link" and it says it only works for software version 4.0 and 4.1
im running 5.0.0.230 for storm
I hope soon.
Just had the samething happen about 30mins ago!
I get the same thing, when i click on BBM on my 8900 5.0.0.190 i get open link, when i click on it just takes me to a download page for same BBM version
Tour 9630 Verizon V4.7.1.53 (before verizon took it down)... Mine wont go away... (i didnt get to DL it) I pulled my batt. and it has not came back) :::she shakes her BB as if it were a etch a sketch::: COME ON!
this is the link that comes up if you choose copy link
http://mobileapps.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/entry.do?code=bbm
all this chatter... and the page clearly says "Released: 2005-12-06"
I got the invitation for this to take place. Clear that it is for OS 4.1 and 4.2. So I tried... no new joy here.
Got the same thing :(
BlackBerry Bold
Will do a battery pull and report back. Blackberry Storm running .230
Nope no notification to upgrade. But I will be on mobileapps.com hitting refresh every 5 mins.
Oh man. I feel some OS 5.0 coming soon.
ughh! Cant wait for this to be released!! :P
will this also be pushed for the 8330 folks?
happened here too (Tour running 5.0) clicked it and old bbm :|
bold running ver 4.6 nothing
bold on 5.0.190 wants to upgrade
this is only for version 5.0 i guess and bbm 4.7
nothing for me and my 8900
what diff does it make anyway? the new BBM is so easy to find in it's unofficial form that i'm sure most ppl who care/want it have it already.
Because the "real" version you are running is as old as the day is long. RIM has updated way beyond what was leaked.
Cause I dont pay $100+ amonth for leaked... :)
pay for what?
Because that version doesnt worl on os 5.0.190 and higher. Thats why I need it
I have News about the BBM 5.0 you never heard, but only in german :(
http://cli.gs/Pmds0
Talks about new BBM and twitter client!
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.besmgmt.de/all-about-rim/hot-news-zum-bbm5-und-eine-twitter-client-von&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
it makes a difference if your running a 5.0 OS, the bbm5.0 isnt compatible.
the 5.0.0.8 bbm is buggy and slow
am sure the offical release would be something amazing
the 5.0.0.8 bbm is buggy and slow
am sure the offical release would be something amazing
Mine alsways worked great, just as good as 4.7
Running on Storm 4.7...148 (stock and boring I know) But BBM 5 is ten times better. Downloaded it 2 months ago and forgot what the old BBM was like, but I'll never go back!!
went to check for upgrade to BBM on my storm and it did say a updated version was available but the link takes me to download it for Software versions 4.0 and 4.1????????
I didnt get it yet. I'm using Storm 9530 v4.7.0.148 platform 4.0.0.181.
Maybe the forgot to update the link.
News of the BBM5 translated at the bottom of the post -> http://cli.gs/5TP1L
happened to me, but then I got a message saying that its a wi-fi service and I need to be connected to wi-fi...although im connected with my data plan and 3G
I hope this new BBM brings a lot more functionality to what we have been experiencing...
With so many new OS's on the horizon, RIM has to do something special, else I'm off to Maemo.
FFS RIM release the C*nt
The same thing has shown up on my storm. The upgrade link is gone, but the icon of the circle and arrow are still there.
i got the same upgrade, but then when i try, it says not compatible...bold running 5.0.0.190
sorry your device does not meet etc etc for software versions 4.0 and 4.1
Sprint Tour running OS 5.0.0.230 :-)
I get the message every time I try to access bbm via the shortcut key from the homescreen. Please let the update be soon! Telus Tour with 5.0.0.230