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BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK version 2.0 beta now available

by Adam Zeis on 22 Nov 2011 01:39 PM
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PlayBook NDK 2.0

The first beta release of the BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK 2.0 is now available for developers. Along with the release, developers now have access to the OS 2.0 developer beta as an update as well as the BlackBerry Tablet Simulator. New in this release:

  • Added Sensors API (magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer support) (device only for now, not available for the simulator at this time)
  • Added Payment Service support for subscriptions and in-app purchasing
  • IDE improvements in usability, performance, and reliability
  • Scoreloop SDK 1.0 Beta 1 is included - try out some social game features for your apps, such as leaderboards

While the beta OS release is "not intended for consumer use",  developers most likely want to get in on it. You can find instructions for how to get started with the beta SDK from the BlackBerry Developers Blog.

More information/download of BlackBerry PlayBook Native SDK 2.0

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry Tablet OS; Tags: BlackBerry Playbook, BlackBerry Playbook NDK, BlackBerry PlayBook SDK, BlackBerry SDK, NDK
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36 Comments

Posted by SurrealCivic Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Nice! good job RIM!

The link on the register your PIN page isn't working properly yet, I'm curious to see if they have updated the link to deliver a version greater than 2.0.0.3894

 
 
Posted by TheWait_IsOver Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

All Bridged Apps WORKING with UpDate: PlayBook OS2.0.0.4869

 
 
Posted by savycoop Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Yeah I also just tried it and I get an error:

Oops... Something went wrong while handling your request. You could try again a little later or you could file a bugreport

 
 
Posted by derekjdech Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Does bridge work with this beta?

 
 
Posted by pmuniz Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 180 days ago

yes, there is no issue with bridge....

 
 
Posted by SurrealCivic Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Most likely not if its 3894

 
 
Posted by hodula1 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Was able to get it. The new version is 4869, but I have not installed it yet.

"This version offers support for new languages, Blackberry Bridge updates and Multi-media enhancements..."

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

ummm does this mean angry birds can and will be converted? lol

 
 
Posted by sk8er_tor Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

PlayBook has a magnetometer?

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

2 questions from a noob with a two day old pb..1 can i still side load android apps if i install this update and 2 do i have to uninstall the previous 3894 before i install this?

 
 
Posted by BarracudaBob Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Looks like I'm not the only one who figured there was an OS update with this. At 460MB it should have a lot in it.

 
 
Posted by Thunderbuck Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

As much as I would like to see a wider availability of interim releases, I'm at least happy to see RIM is still working on things.

News like this is helpful ammunition whenever someone tries to (re-)start the rumor that the PB is dead.

 
 
Posted by rnicholls8 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Confirmed Blackberry Bridge now works. Using Blackberry curve 8530 with bridge 1.0.7.4

 
 
Posted by TheWait_IsOver Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

yes! confirmed as well. Torch 9850 running all bridged apps with PB OS2.0.0.4869
yes!!!

 
 
Posted by sashas Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Nice! Looks like Blackberry Bridge is functioning again!

Anyone else having issues with loading Android apps?

 
 
Posted by shiekoselim Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Yeah! haven't tried the blackberry bridge option, looks like its working for many people. My android apps aren't loading up though, which kind of makes this update useless from the previous.

 
 
Posted by DaveTheA Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Somebody please punch me....I'm starting to feel optimistic again!

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

my bridge works great but my android apps are not loading :( i guess i try an re install them.

 
 
Posted by shiekoselim Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Android aps aren't loading up, even after reboot....Watch out if you're updating!!!!

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Android apps don't load and i uninstalled and re installed,why o why does it always have to be something! How do i downgrade? anyone?

 
 
Posted by cbcastle Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Same for me, reinstalled android apps and then rebooted... nothing is loading....

 
 
Posted by balding1 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Same here localbar errors out. and most if not all android apps don't work.
Rim they fix one problem and f*ck up a dozen at the same time.

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

initializing ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................i just bought my pb Sunday and updated to os2 last night,downloaded my first Android app about 5 hours ago...i wish i would have played them more!!! lol o well thats what i get for jumping on a update. FML

 
 
Posted by chrism_scotland Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Take a read of the thread in the forum, it seems a security wipe will fix this and give you Android Apps access again

 
 
Posted by balding1 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Security swipe fixed my issue with android apps not loading.
Good stuff Rim make a update as difficult as possible.

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

I think that only applys to the first 2.0 beta.

 
 
Posted by balding1 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

fixes the problem @ 2.0.0.4869 also for loading the android apps.

 
 
Posted by BB-Bmore Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

thx im on it!

 
 
Posted by oneilka Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Dead Space would not load with original 2.0Beta. Anyone know if that is working in this update?

Thanks

 
 
Posted by 1DM1 Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Anyone else having a problem with the facebook app not loging in?

 
 
Posted by dalles Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

Worked fine for me.

 
 
Posted by dalles Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

So far from limited exploring of the latest update I noticed the following.

1. Dead Space still does not work.
2. Keyboard options panel is blank.
3. Bridge works but I experience the occasional cannot connect to server error.
4. Android apps not working and I'm not in the mood to try a security wipe.

 
 
Posted by FIVEFIFTYWHAT Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 182 days ago

(2)keyboard option blank
*also on keyboard, Return key is now an Arrow

 
 
Posted by sashas Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011 181 days ago

After performing a security wipe the Playbook decided to download and install ~200MB more for the update. I'm guessing that had something to do with the Android player.

My Android apps work even better now under the new build!

 
 
Posted by bbfan1040 Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 181 days ago

Me too. Seems faster too.

 
 
Posted by pmuniz Thursday, Nov 24, 2011 180 days ago

when typing a new address in the bar, must select all.... with the previous version, by only touching the address the old address were selected and you can write the new address.....

can't access any android apps..... m… Miss Angry Birds......