Facebook 1.8.0.49 now available in BlackBerry App World
Well that didn't take long. Earlier today we saw Facebook version 1.8.0.30 available for some in the Beta Zone, and then it got pulled just like that. Nothing is lost as now version 1.8.0.49 is available for download from BlackBerry App World. The new version is showing for some and not for others (it may be device specific?) so we're not totally sure what's up, but give it a go and let us know in the comments if its working for you. Thanks Khalil!
deltaecho Aug 18, 2010 at 6:20 pm
You fumble fingered the version number in your post's title. 1.8.0.49
YepItsSher Aug 18, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Can I see what it looks like before downloading it? I have version 1.8.0.31
kjwatkins Aug 18, 2010 at 6:20 pm
*heads to app world*
berrylicious babe Aug 18, 2010 at 6:20 pm
A bit faster.. I used to experience a freeze when scrolling through the feed & also took FOREVER to update my friend's list when sending a message. So that seems fixed !
JustJoey Aug 18, 2010 at 8:41 pm
I had these same issues on my 9550, and especially hated the friend list refresh. Just that improvement has me rating it a full star and a half better.
Candyapple4u Aug 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Yes much faster unlike the old version.. Downloaded on the 8530
shnur Aug 21, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Mine got a lot faster!
It is now as fast on EDGE as on my WiFi, the first day I was actually wondering if I had my WiFi on, but it was not the case. Thanks!
infidelis Aug 18, 2010 at 6:21 pm
negative
mogwog Aug 18, 2010 at 6:21 pm
It's working for me, I'm upgrading from 1.7.0.22 on my 9630. Took quite a while to download though even with full bars.
babygirl1706 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I just wanted everyone to know that I just got the new Facebook 1.8.0.49 from App World. After downloading Slacker Radio on my BB, I rebooted my phone. When it came back up I notice my icons were all messed up, That's when I realized my Facebook app was gone. I looked in all my folder and still did not find it, so I decided to just go and redownload it. When I found it, it said v. 1.8.0.49!!! Whooo hooo!!!
dgervais2005 Aug 19, 2010 at 1:21 am
Yea agreed when I downloaded the new Facebook... My BBM somehow disappeared!!! ????
D Loke Aug 18, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Not showing up on mine... still 1.7.0.22.
BBThemes Aug 18, 2010 at 6:27 pm
can take up to 24 hours for appworld content to refresh, i did try going to blackberry.com/facebook but thats still 1.7 too :(
geek126 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:33 pm
My girlfriend downloaded 1.7.0.22 and as soon as she rebooted she go a message saying 1.8.0. Whatever was ready for download
Nashstruck Aug 18, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Guys, go to " theiexplorers " .. They have an OTA version 1.8.0.49 already ready for download.
yaboimasemase Aug 18, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I dont see it....
kjwatkins Aug 18, 2010 at 6:24 pm
its taking me to version 1.7.0.22
mattmarenic Aug 18, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Here is OTA link from forum is someone is having trouble d/l from AppWorld...
http://bit.ly/facebook49
2thdoc73 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Huge help posting the link! got it!
infidelis Aug 18, 2010 at 6:35 pm
thanks
donpride Aug 18, 2010 at 6:36 pm
This link works!
kjwatkins Aug 18, 2010 at 6:39 pm
links seems to be working. dl'g now.
jackmei2 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:39 pm
thanks! that worked! it was showing 1.7 on BB App world still...
drwestoya Aug 18, 2010 at 6:54 pm
This link did the trick.
Except now I'm getting 907 Invalid COD midway through the download?
Renaud97 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I already got this installing software on my BlackBerry. Before installing update of a software, you should remove it from your BlackBerry, then installing the updated software.
drwestoya Aug 18, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Uninstalled Facebook app and still getting the problem.
rohitberi Aug 18, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Works on 9700
jabbs1 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:10 pm
how come this version is 1.1 MB and on app world it's 1.4 MB?
gozirra Aug 18, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Appreciate the OTA link since crappworld keeps showing me the old 1.7 version. Thanks!
mattmarenic Aug 19, 2010 at 7:29 am
You're welcome...
pilot-leo Aug 18, 2010 at 10:45 pm
hey! wat's ur username on twitter??
mattmarenic Aug 19, 2010 at 7:28 am
My username? -- @matmarenic
webmastir Aug 18, 2010 at 11:20 pm
what os is that for and/or what phone?
techcontrol Aug 19, 2010 at 2:56 pm
The link really helped.
mikeppolson Aug 18, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Not showing any update in app world for me. Still 1.7
migdier Aug 18, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Looks like its not for 9700, can't get it on App World
memo21687#cb Aug 18, 2010 at 6:31 pm
I just downloaded version 1.8.0.49 from AppWorld....my phone is rebooting now.
kjwatkins Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 pm
what link did you use? i'm on a 9550 too
fsv57#cb Aug 18, 2010 at 7:56 pm
thats where I found it for the 9550.
MarkwOw Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 pm
1.8.0.49 is showing for me in AppWorld - Bold 9700
jyoung042 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Still showing 1.7 on my 9650
eahinrichsen Aug 18, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I'm downloading the update now for my 9700. When I searched for the Facebook app in App World, it gave me the 1.7.0.22 version, but in the My World section, it showed that an update to 1.8.0.49.
wobly Aug 18, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Still showing 1.7 for my 9700.
Senator48 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:36 pm
That link must be getting hammered, but thanks Matt for posting above. (App World still showed 1.7.0.22 for me from my 9650.)
Tripp Aug 18, 2010 at 6:35 pm
9700, didn't see it in appworld, but successfully installed from bit.ly/facebook49
MG386 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I had to alt+ R S T in my world for it to see the update. now its going though...
samisgr8#cb Aug 18, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Alt + R S T worked, and am downloading it now!!!
jtroup Aug 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm
That worked for me too.
RichNJ Aug 18, 2010 at 7:14 pm
alt + R S T also worked for me. I had do it twice.
elvin1983 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:46 pm
ALT R-S-T worked perfectly!! I never knew about that!! It wasn't up before I did that, then after I did it was right there!
beri Aug 18, 2010 at 8:54 pm
v1.7 was also popping up for me as well, didnt know of this shortcut, thanks much!!
tkclow Aug 18, 2010 at 9:23 pm
No idea what the short-cut is but I tried it and it worked for me too. Downloading it now
airrage Aug 19, 2010 at 7:27 am
Wow i did not know about this but hell it worked and thank you!!!!!
rohitberi Aug 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm
9700. Not on app world
RevyRah Aug 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm
You're a gentleman and a scholar
mattmarenic Aug 19, 2010 at 7:30 am
Thanks for this kind words... ;)
n1tul Aug 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm
two updates in a day for me and the app is still crap compared to others out there!!
isteal Aug 18, 2010 at 10:58 pm
What is so much better on other devices? I have used the iphone/ipod touch version and actually prefer the way the BlackBerry version is laid out. I have no experience with the Android version. Facebook 1.8 for BlackBerry does basically everything I need except $aybe video uploads... I get frustrated when people just say... "This is crap" but don't support their argument at all.
chirmer#CB Aug 19, 2010 at 11:21 am
Let's see: The iPhone app is faster, easier to use, has more customization options, you can make shortcuts to your friend's profiles that you visit most often, you can use facebook chat, the friends list tells you if a person has a phone number on their account, and overall, you can access the entirety of facebook through the app.
The BlackBerry app is TERRIBLE. It has only a select few options for things to do, and no facebook chat. Nothing loads, I can never find my friends in my contact list within a reasonable amount of time to tag them in photos I'm uploading, and now I installed this update and it's asking me for a keycode, so I can't even use the stupid thing! Aughhhh :(
Wapiti Sep 1, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Really? Better? I can support any argument I lay... The BB app is pretty awful.
For starters - Ok, sure, they now load friend lists faster. But when you reply to a friends wall post via the phone, it is a WALL-TO-WALL post -- WHY?? Most people wish to Comment on the post rather than have your reply show up like a orphaned wall post on your friend's wall.
Uploading pictures rarely works by simply posting to Facebook - usually errors out. Emailing it is not a user friendly option - its called a cludgy work around.
Always defaulting to News Feed - with no way of changing it to what most people would prefer (Status Updates).
I'm now trying to refresh my Status Updates and its telling me that there are no status feeds, but the News Feeds update just fine.
You bet, its a 'great' application.
sigh...
JBezeau Aug 18, 2010 at 6:42 pm
still 1.7 on my 9700
jefbel Aug 18, 2010 at 6:43 pm
No problems downloading on Storm. Is definitely faster. Nice!
that_maynard Aug 18, 2010 at 6:43 pm
For sure it's going to be slow downloading once CrackBerry posts it. Just wait a few hours and they everyone should have no problems D/L it!
jimboxp Aug 18, 2010 at 6:47 pm
The bit.ly link posted here worked on my Storm2.....downloading now.
kingcartwright Aug 18, 2010 at 6:47 pm
not showing on my 9700, Orange UK
Agent00J Aug 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Just installed this on my Storm 9530. Last version I was running was a 1.7-something. Anyways, so far this 1.8 thing is running pretty well so far. It's faster and finally shows links and other updates properly in the main feed as well as the notifications section. It also auto-loads the next set of updates on the news feed page when you scroll the the bottom on the page. Nice so far.
EDIT: New notifications aren't opening. No matter how many times I try or wait, I keep getting an error saying "Facebook server unable to retrieve the post at this time".
jamesuc Aug 18, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I saw a posting on the blackberryrocks site that the new version (the leaked version) did not work on operating systems below 5.0. Has anyone with 4.5 been able to download this?
donpride Aug 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Not downloading at all in my 8330 (Bad COD)
donpride Aug 18, 2010 at 9:14 pm
It worked for me (8330m), download it from http://blackberry.com/facebook NOT the OTA one which is version 1.8.0.49, we get the version 1.8.0.48
k1ng11 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:54 pm
no difference at all?? WTF?? on thing is i can now refresh 30min for my FB feeds! common RIM i want a FB chat and Video upload system!! at-leastttt the Chat!!
Wizetux Aug 18, 2010 at 8:16 pm
As far as I know, none of the phone/mobile versions of Facebook have chat. Why would you think that BlackBerry would get it?
The chat client is so flash based that I bet the only phones that could even handle it would be jail-broken iPhones or the newest Android (because you can install flash on them), and they would only get it if running the actual web version the site same way that you do on your computer.
codemaker Aug 18, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Facebook's chat is xmpp based. Xmpp is the same protocol that gtalk uses, so it is really just a matter of rim deciding to implement it. In fact, I think you can use facebook chat on a blackberry using beejive; don't quote me on that though.
Boogies_Blackberry Aug 19, 2010 at 9:24 am
You're right...FB chat is available on Beejive.
angkendrick Aug 19, 2010 at 7:38 am
There is FB chat on Trillian for BB - http://www.trillian.com
danimal1968 Aug 19, 2010 at 10:40 am
which is why people want it in the BB vrsion.
And no, the iphone/ipod touch does not have to be jailbroken for the chat function to work.
NSheld Aug 19, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Does Facebook chat really well and it's free.
MojoTexas Aug 18, 2010 at 6:54 pm
At first it didn't appear for my 8530 Curve, but I did the Alt-R S T (Thanks MG386!) and now it appears! I am downloading 1.8.0.49 now!
jen8112 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I tried the Alt+ RST on my 8530 and it froze my phone. Now I have to do a battery pull. Urggg!
thompson_704 Aug 18, 2010 at 6:57 pm
on appworld with my 9700 on rogers, i went ahead and used the OTA link above
( http://bit.ly/facebook49 )
silentkillersam Aug 18, 2010 at 6:58 pm
GREAT work on the link!!
helps us poor guys a lot with no BB App world.
Thanks and bunch
Cheers
Irish_711 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm
1.8.0.49 is by far, quicker the 1.7.0.22!!! It's now showing up in blackberry.com/facebook
Irish_711 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:03 pm
"Friends List" loads MUCH faster.
Freshmixture Aug 18, 2010 at 7:01 pm
My 9550 on Verizon
lessdoumas Aug 18, 2010 at 7:05 pm
available on Appworld for my bold 9700 (in France)
SMUstangs Aug 18, 2010 at 7:07 pm
It wont show up on my Torch. If i click on your link, it shows the old version
lyricidal Aug 18, 2010 at 7:15 pm
use my OTA for 5.0 devices from BBHybrids.net: http://bit.ly/facebook49
jeffreii Aug 18, 2010 at 7:19 pm
My Torch has 1.8.0.47 and the "check for updates" feature does not find any updates.
I wonder if there's any difference between the two versions.
Cotez Aug 18, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Does anyone else find that when following the link that is sent via email to install the upgraded facebook is still version 1.7.0.22?
Cotez Aug 18, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Does anyone else find that when following the link that is sent via email to install the upgraded facebook is still version 1.7.0.22?
chenoel Aug 18, 2010 at 7:24 pm
I still get this http://twitpic.com/2g098z om my tmo 8520 :(
raydha Aug 18, 2010 at 7:41 pm
i able to upgrade from 1.7.0.22 to 1.8.0.29..
device: bold 9700 .. now downloading..
installed - fast browsing than before..good to have..
sonsofevil Aug 18, 2010 at 7:27 pm
hey boys and girls, does the new version have also the small symbols in the programm for news notifications and friendlist like the leak?
i dont like the big symbols in FB 1.7
BB bold 9700
greetings from germany
CocoaBlossom Aug 18, 2010 at 7:27 pm
the new version did not appear for me in the App World. Thanks to Mattmarenic for the link. My bold 9700, now running the last version. Feed back later.
simonrope Aug 18, 2010 at 7:30 pm
A few new options, and runs a little smoother.
Nothing major.
decypher44 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:30 pm
I was lucky to learn about the Alt+RST when I first got my BB. I try to share it as much as I can. But I was thinking that it should be a sticky on every page here! LOL.
carlosg2002 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Has anyone noticed the huge icon on the messages folder when u update status. It looks really big.
mynetdude Aug 18, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Let's face it... burn it! That's why I'm going to Android.
Oh... don't start spitting now... yes I can buy another blackberry with OS5 in fact I looked at the bold 9600 nice phone, much faster screen real estate sucks.
I don't know how many are still using OS4.5 but I seem to see frequent comments about 4.5 so I guess they just can't have all the goodies like everybody else has.
Facebook for BB 4.5 FBv1.7 is broken, I can't even post photos (and there is a workaround, but its stupid).
donpride Aug 18, 2010 at 9:15 pm
It worked for me (8330m), download it from http://blackberry.com/facebook NOT the OTA one which is version 1.8.0.49, we get the version 1.8.0.48
mynetdude Aug 18, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I am currently getting FB 1.8 OTA BBappworld doesn't have the 1.8..... what gives... I like managing my apps thru Appworld.
jaymillz1 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Thanks guys......
mynetdude Aug 18, 2010 at 7:40 pm
I tried the OTA link, it downloads to about 3/4 of the way then says download failed 907 COD
looks like I will be glad I bought Android anyway.
montyl Aug 18, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Not able to get 1.8 still only showing 1.7. Could it possibly be a carrier restriction?
THusted Aug 18, 2010 at 7:42 pm
After ALT+RST I found the upgrade. Works perfectly on Verizon Curve 8530
CaFe88 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:46 pm
1. i uninstalled my fb
2. restarted my phone
3. went to app world and selected facebook it said 1.7.0.22
4. than i held ALR and pressed R,S,T
5. went back to app world than it said 1.8.0.49
hope this helps!
nolhayes Aug 18, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I was about to say thanks for the OTA link then my 9700 froze. Had to do a soft reset.
miamimanu86 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:52 pm
The news feed/status load older messages as you scroll down so the More... button doesn't exist anymore, now also in Options gives you the feature of updating in the background with intervals of 30, 1, 2 3 and 4 hrs. I noticed the Friend List (which every time you opened that it had to load for several minutes also in Wall Post and Messages) has been fixed. Great app so far!
CaFe88 Aug 18, 2010 at 7:54 pm
1. i uninstalled my fb
2. restarted my phone
3. went to app world and selected facebook it said 1.7.0.22
4. than i held ALR and pressed R,S,T
5. went back to app world than it said 1.8.0.49
hope this helps!
isteal Aug 18, 2010 at 8:01 pm
While it's not perfect, 1.8 is worlds better than 1.7 IMO. I had the 1.8beta for like 3 days on my tour, then i got my 9650 and had to go back to 1.7... Finally! It's so much smoother and loads like it should!
tattoofreak25 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Can't download on my 8330 wtf appworld still showing old version
Apocalypso Aug 18, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I downloaded this FB update as soon as I received the news. Prior to this I had the leaked 1.8 beta version on my BlackBerry. I haven't noticed any differences between the two. Either way, both versions work very well on my 9700--much better than 1.7 ever was. Friend's list and viewing picture profiles load quickly.
Facebooking on my BlackBerry is a far more pleasant experience.
Vermell1 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Got it through an OTA link Λ__Λ
bosco388 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I havent gotten any notifications on my device since installing this version. Anyone else?
Kretus Aug 18, 2010 at 8:17 pm
mine says upgrade available but its 1.8.0.48 lol
luqman24 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Wow after centuries of waiting for a new fb with chat, all we get is a minor update. Thanks so much RIM!
Wizetux Aug 18, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I believe that Nimbuzz will do Facebook chat.
ElSteve9 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:31 am
Or Trillian.
technomensch Aug 18, 2010 at 8:34 pm
When I went to the AppWorld on my 9700, it was still the 1.7 version. However, if you go to http://blackberry.com/facebook you "should" be prompted to download the current version.
scotwalsh Aug 18, 2010 at 8:35 pm
So much smoother! especially the picture viewing!
theoellis Aug 18, 2010 at 8:38 pm
I checked my Torch and it came preloaded with 1.8.0.39...when I looked in app world only option was 1.7 something...wondering how much a diff from .39 to .49?? Probably just gonna leave it as is...
MattBerry08 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Didnt have 1.8 in App World on my 9630, only had the 1.7, started reading these posts, then saw the Alt RST thing - which worked great - now have 1.8.0.49. Thanks all - CB comes through again.
mullenbooger Aug 18, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Also on optical trackpad devices (9700) i noticed when u scroll, its kind of like flick scrolling (like on twitter app). The faster u scroll, the more it continues to scroll afterwards
lccurtis1 Aug 19, 2010 at 8:10 am
I Noticed that its scrolls like the twitter app as well, friends list loads faster, pictures in post are resolved faster, pictures in albums don't hang anymore. Overall these improvements make Facebook for BlackBerry a much more pleasant experience. Great Update!
vin_diesel Aug 18, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Well since this is one of my most heavily used app, I keep it on my home screen row, however it seems the icon is no longer transparent when not highlighted. Is this happening for anyone else?
Other than that, this version is MUCh faster than 1.7. Everything seems so much quicker. The scrolling and loading of feed and pics are instant now.
gckman Aug 18, 2010 at 8:41 pm
its working for me (9650)
Smokexz Aug 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm
I don't see much of an improvement they removed the 10 second refresh time... I still think the notifications are still erratic.
italirican2003 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I'm only seeing the old version when I go to upgrade...
nolhayes Aug 18, 2010 at 8:51 pm
got the update no real differences seems faster. the mobile site still had the app beat. they need people to compete on the apps like they do for twitter.
jamesuc Aug 18, 2010 at 9:05 pm
I kept getting 1.7 in App World. Tried the ALT R-S-T mentioned earlier (thanks MG386!!), and it showed the new version. This is nice. The Friends refreshed so much faster, and the News Feeds shows alot more than the 1.7 version. I was looking at posts that were three hours old before it had to load more feeds. There must be a different version for older phones. My version is .48, not .49.
Rodolfo_B Aug 18, 2010 at 8:55 pm
So this took what? An hour to become outdated? FB just announced their check in feature Places and this doesn't seem to support it...
monkfromwes Aug 18, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Only for iPhones so far.
joe18 Aug 18, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I don't have a diference in either version on my 9530. .49. Still the SS.e as the last ones.
nick13b@msn.com Aug 18, 2010 at 8:57 pm
+1 for the OTA link!! Thank you sooo much!!!!!
juicebox666 Aug 18, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I can scroll through the upper icons a lot faster and the friend list refresh was almost instantaneous and I had deleted 1.7 long time ago.
There a few more options and they allow a bit more control on how the app behaves.
I've already noticed one bug. I've set the "Check for new Feeds" to never and it's still updating. Sigh.
Funny, I thought there would be an interface update. I didn't participate in the beta, but I assumed it was going to look more like the LinkdIn BB app.
juicebox666 Aug 18, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I can scroll through the upper icons a lot faster and the friend list refresh was almost instantaneous and I had deleted 1.7 long time ago.
There a few more options and they allow a bit more control on how the app behaves.
I've already noticed one bug. I've set the "Check for new Feeds" to never and it's still updating. Sigh.
Funny, I thought there would be an interface update. I didn't participate in the beta, but I assumed it was going to look more like the LinkedIn BB app.
Swifty166 Aug 18, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Anyone who has this installed, does it work via tcp/ip (direct connection) cause i'm not on BIS and wanted to know if I should make the upgrade from 1.6.0.22
buzzdar Aug 18, 2010 at 9:03 pm
still a now for the 9650 bold from vzw
RRF785 Aug 18, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Had to do the Alt+rst to get the current version to show. After I installed and restarted I found that somehow Twitter was installed with Facebook and Twitter isn't showing in the applications list as installed so I can't delete it. Argh.
donpride Aug 18, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Just download it from http://blackberry.com/facebook NOT from the OTA(http://bit.ly/facebook49)
The version we get is NOT the 1.0.8.49 but the 1.0.8.48
Instaled and working great in my 8330m
Ntchwaidumela Aug 18, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Works just fine. Smoother than previous version and loads faster.
emptybody Aug 18, 2010 at 9:19 pm
it dont work only on my 9700 or already dont come notification for new post or comment on my wall or photo?:/ back to 1.7 for me
Stompy Aug 18, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Thanks for the link
http://bit.ly/facebook49
Worked great for me on my Storm 2 9550. Saved my bacon from being stuck between a non-working Beta version and the previous version that started crashing on startup.
Guatiao Aug 18, 2010 at 9:31 pm
+1 on the flicker-like scrolling on the 9700, similar to Twitter and App World 2. Also, when watching photos, clicking the trackpad brings a menu with Like, Add comments and View comments as options. And there is a new blue band on top of photos that show the number of comments and "likes" it has received.
MILLYBLICK Aug 18, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Man this *New Update* is trash. Its a bit faster than 1.7 version but the one that was leaked, 1.8.0.31 is better. Its so fast you hard wait 1/4 a second. I'm reinstalling 1.8.0.31 first thing in the morning. Such a disappointment for me.
Guatiao Aug 18, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I noticed that I can set any photo on my Bold as my FB profile picture. I really don't recall seeing this feature before. Was this new on the beta or did I miss it since forever???
metllicamilitia Aug 18, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I love it, cleaner, sleeker look. Faster load times. Added the option to like and comment on photos, which also load faster and much easier to scroll through IMO. I would scroll over and it would skip ten pics now I can easily go one by one. Not sure what else is new, but this updates are well worth it.
fjphinney Aug 18, 2010 at 9:59 pm
I just di it on my 9650 and it is sownloading as I type... I hope it is better than the last version!
renovator Aug 18, 2010 at 10:03 pm
the pull down menu you all the different lifestreams is convenient.
running 1.8 on my 8900 os 5.0.0.822, over wi-fi its noticeably faster than 1.7. everything loads a lot faster. essentially its the same version, only everything works. so im pleased. im eager to see what 2.0 will be like
iloveyiyi Aug 18, 2010 at 10:03 pm
I can see the new version on my 9700 now.
metllicamilitia Aug 18, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I just noticed that I could choose to open links in Opera Mini, is this new or did I miss that one before?
JustJoey Aug 18, 2010 at 10:05 pm
It appears this version now supports push notifications? I noticed I was getting FB notifications in addition to actual e-mails. I turned off all e-mail notifications, and FB notifications are still working. Finally????
WaterlooGuy Aug 18, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Had no problems updating it on my torch!
dcorx Aug 18, 2010 at 10:07 pm
whats the differance??? still shitty for the blackberry
metllicamilitia Aug 18, 2010 at 10:09 pm
I was always getting pushed notifications, I turned off emails to prevent duplications, it was annoying
flipAO Aug 18, 2010 at 10:14 pm
No joy in Pearl Flip land. STILL. How many FB updates is that? LOL. I'm on 1.7.0.22...OS 4.6.1.309...RIM forgot about us...UGH
zeelob Aug 18, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I have a Bold 9000 and I downloaded from this link http://bit.ly/facebook49 that someone posted. FB is much faster in this version. AppWorld showed 1.7
beachdog Aug 18, 2010 at 10:26 pm
I noticed that its faster and the picture viewer is snappy and crisp and way better
ssn699 Aug 18, 2010 at 10:26 pm
working
fjleon Aug 18, 2010 at 10:31 pm
i never use app world. all files are bigger versions that the ones you can download directly. Must be because of language files or such, but until they fix that, i am never using it to download, just to find out what's new.
MADBRADNYC Aug 19, 2010 at 1:38 am
These are mirrored and informational files that are loaded on the sdcard NOT in the device memory. This is how it "remembers" what you have installed, and commands like Alt-RST access these to function. Your installed version will show the same file size as anyone else. If you look in your sdcard folders under BlackBerry, you will see an Appworld folder which contains your PIN and all of the files of apps you ever downloaded.
mynetdude Aug 18, 2010 at 10:35 pm
I have noticed some apps only get updated through appworld rather than through the dev's websites (altho more are going the direct route instead).
large files? I hadn't noticed, but 1.8 still doesn't work on 4.5 (as noticed 4.6 doesn't work either).
I am getting my Android Friday or Monday.... this will be a long lost cause.
mookish Aug 18, 2010 at 10:35 pm
The notifications are different now, more generic, it doesn't say "John posted something on your wall" or "john commented on your photo" it just says "John", so you now need to enter into the app to see what the post is about....
hawk2100n Aug 18, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Just downloaded it on my 9700 and I noticed that there are some notable improvements. The photo viewer is revised to load pictures faster and it also shows a banner on the top with the number of likes and comments. Kinetic scrolling works well on the 9700 and the screen transitions are smoother overall. Also, the friends lists refreshes much faster. The app is much more useable from the changes under the hood. The UI is basically unchanged but works. Overall I am very glad this app was improved and seems to be much higher quality than 1.7
Connor83 Aug 18, 2010 at 10:55 pm
So I didn't get it in beta. It's not in the app world for me. And when I went to the app it's self and clicked check for upgrade it said there was one available then it took me to the app world where nothing was available :-( what were the update notes did anyone read?
JeremySS Aug 18, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Wow, the app actually works now. It used to be so bad that I simply quit using it and just went to the mobile site, but now it actually works. Why did it take so long?
spencer1076 Aug 18, 2010 at 11:15 pm
I can actually send a message without waiting forever for my friends list to update! I like the flick scrolling and not having to click "more updates" after a few posts...photos load instantly too on my Tour.
ksaerie Aug 18, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Anyone else getting an uncaught exception: java.lang.ArgumentException. I have not downloaded anything else in days. 5 minutes after the reboot for this download and I got this msg when I opened my browser. Did a battery pull went away until I tried to open the browser. Help or suggestions please.
Jleeblanch Aug 18, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Work just fine on my new Torch ;)
And it does seem a little faster, i'm just hoping the issue where you can't check status comments most of the time. Usually it just says something like "unable to retrieve, try again later" with the only option to close.
Anybody else ever have that problem with older versions ?
NoKittyNo Aug 19, 2010 at 1:32 am
I'm a
Cyber Warrior Aug 18, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Downloading now on Storm2 9550
MeieR_Hun Aug 18, 2010 at 11:37 pm
After updated to this version all the birthday of my FB contacts disappeared from the calendar. Is there a solution to restore?
courtenaydawn03 Aug 18, 2010 at 11:38 pm
worked for me :)
Firefyter Aug 18, 2010 at 11:49 pm
I got it from Appworld, and so far I'm loving it. It runs smoother and faster, without the annoying lag that the old version had. I like the scrolling as well, much smoother. I did notice what another poster has said, and that is that the icon is no longer transparent. Not an issue to me at all, but it is there.....
Hairbear1954 Aug 18, 2010 at 11:58 pm
I had tried earlier in the day to get the Beta Zone version, but by the time I got there it was not available, but to my surprise, I got a notice from AppWorld of the available download. It did take extra long to download, but it was worth it. So far, it seems much smoother, quicker, and no noticeable bugs. I am loving it on my new 9800.
russ.mtc Aug 19, 2010 at 12:00 am
I used the update link in the old Facebook app options. Easier.
iCondemned Aug 19, 2010 at 12:19 am
I still haven't gotten anything on Facebook v1.8. Not on my beta zone nor my BB Apps, what sup with that?!
k10304 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:31 am
I luv my bb..wht would I do without this phone?
LeisThatGirl Aug 19, 2010 at 12:34 am
Since downloading new FB ..anyone else not getting notifications?
LeisThatGirl Aug 19, 2010 at 12:40 am
Side note (I have the Tour 9630 and it seems to lag when I scroll thru the wall)..reading thru the comments everyone says its faster!
diaz1023 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:37 am
Took me a while, but finally able to get it done! Needed to uninstall and on reboot, used the link from service book to get the download!
chairguru22 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:43 am
this update makes the app much speedier which is great. not much else has changed that i noticed so far.
womby Aug 19, 2010 at 12:52 am
does the trick! thanks for that. upgrading on my 9700 now.
why do we have to do all these loopholes for an update? this is insane. haha
kdawg6924 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:53 am
ALT R S T worked for me.... also finally showed BBM updated version....
CrossedFaith Aug 19, 2010 at 1:43 am
Works for me so far, have not tried to upload any photos yet, though...We will see if that has been fixed yet or not...
miamimanu86 Aug 19, 2010 at 1:44 am
now the notification in my phone come either double (facebook and email message) or none at all. They should fix this!
lccurtis1 Aug 19, 2010 at 2:22 am
This update rocks. Everything ui is much faster and smoother
Mr.Monty Aug 19, 2010 at 2:39 am
Anyone else lose their calendar data? ...Bummer...
ckeins Aug 19, 2010 at 3:01 am
Facebook itself says, that there is a new version available.
It leads me to Appworld, where no new version is available for me. Strange...
ckeins Aug 19, 2010 at 3:07 am
I just updated my 9700 with downloading it from the BB-Website via my PC and the plugged in BB.
Use this link in your IE5+:
http://mobileapps.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/entry.do?code=facebook
AleksanVuk Aug 19, 2010 at 3:06 am
Does it works without BIS and BES?
elvin1983 Aug 19, 2010 at 8:55 am
No.
jenks5150 Aug 19, 2010 at 3:07 am
Didn't show up in app world for my 9700. Downloaded OTA which took forever...required a "keycode"...googled how to get around that...this is what I found.
Download 1.8 OTA...when it finally finishes and asks whether to reboot, press the end button to exit, go and open facebook - options - logout.
Enter facebook again, login with your info, wait for it to load fully, then battery pull.
When device boots up again, open facebook and it should be version 1.8, having bypassed the agree/disagree/keycode notice.
Enjoy!
khatzkidenzx Aug 19, 2010 at 3:20 am
Working in my BB 9700....
boggsterman Aug 19, 2010 at 3:28 am
have yet to figure out what has actually changed from the previous version, but.... no problems as yet. Was getting my hopes up for Facebook chat, but looks like thats not there, or at least, I haven't found it.
ShanePouliot Aug 19, 2010 at 3:34 am
I'm using a 9700 on AT&T and I had to completely uninstall the reinstall. I don't really see a difference myself.
XyKo Aug 19, 2010 at 3:36 am
Here are the cod files if you want to download it directly to your pc and load it into the BB...
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BSFYVDWB
RSJ1 Aug 19, 2010 at 4:25 am
Still 1.7 version on my crapworld Nooooooo!!!! This version is probably for people with more intelligent blackberry smartphone's than mine.
hawt#cb Aug 19, 2010 at 4:37 am
I wanna know if there is a way I can install this WITHOUT App World. In the past I've not liked app world, for many reasons have I have no current need nor want to install it. I'm already having enough memory problems with my Storm as is w/o installing more software (had to remove some because it was starting to bring up a screen telling me to uninstall something). Every link I try keeps saying "Install with App world" and "Install App world". What I want is "Install".
So, short version. Want to install Facebook w/o App World. How?
maxknux Aug 19, 2010 at 5:19 am
They used to have it on the BB Mobile site where you can download it via the browser but now you only option RIM gives is a webpage that directs you to App World.
I guess they got tired of have maintaining two gateways so I think they will start to have the BB Mobile gateway to direct to App world.
I have the Pearl Flip with the Beta App World 2.0 and its not that bad but due to the memory organization with OS 4.6.0.180 which crashes whenever I go under 35 MB for a install.
So you might need to get rid of apps to make room for App World for you to update your RIM Apps for now on. It is disappointing but it seems like that is the trend going on with RIM.
Or other option is to read from the forum or other countless posts that have a OTA Link but its not the direct way or secure due to being a third party.
Tuborgmann Aug 19, 2010 at 4:37 am
No notifications for me since the update, tried reinstalling, pulling battery etc.
titipong Aug 19, 2010 at 5:33 am
This is the good version since I use bold 9000, it's faster than previous version.
MaxiumGrimm Aug 19, 2010 at 5:42 am
Is it me or does the Font on the notifications seem bigger. I have my 9630 and it seems alot bigger.
luciousbenrys Aug 19, 2010 at 6:02 am
Wow that wonderful, totally agree with this app.
procerin
seanbhoy Aug 19, 2010 at 6:33 am
Thanks for the download link, the old version was showing in my app world.
PolynesianMedic Aug 19, 2010 at 6:53 am
Way faster than it used to be, and I like that it updates as you scroll down instead of requiring you to press More or Refresh as in previous versions.
airrage Aug 19, 2010 at 6:56 am
I take it they pulled this one too? Tried every which way
to download this and its not available!!
dreamweavermx Aug 19, 2010 at 7:09 am
Has anyone notices message "delay"...Let's say, if you get message, it should appear imidiately on your phone, like in previous version, but now, that's not the case.
LegendaryStatus Aug 19, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I haven't gotten a facebook message since i installed this last night... i'm removing the and re-installing it..
jeffk18018 Aug 19, 2010 at 7:47 am
I can finally clear status from my Profile Page. Could on previous versions but then they took it away and now its back. What other differences do you guys notice?
PS LOVE the Torch
tweak_s Aug 19, 2010 at 7:58 am
I clicked on the download link.. Then clicked on open in app world and what do you know, new version. Pretty much the same as the old one except more of the news feed shows up as well as the wall on each profile is longer.
But the best part? Its running now! I've never had my FB app run quick at all.. Itd take forever as if I had 1 bar of signal, and the phone would be a slide show. So hey.. Minor improvements, but the fact it runs quick is great.
Wbrian Aug 19, 2010 at 8:22 am
Gotta try it...
zeDuffMan Aug 19, 2010 at 8:30 am
Liking the smoother scrolling!
Feeeeg Aug 19, 2010 at 8:39 am
Storm 9550 on verizon, available to me, dling it as we speak.
sjkimberly Aug 19, 2010 at 8:44 am
same old version 1.7
Ntchwaidumela Aug 19, 2010 at 9:08 am
There is a definite improvement. Seems to open faster, run faster.
MaraBB Aug 19, 2010 at 9:25 am
2 thumbs up
Shoesmom Aug 19, 2010 at 9:25 am
Downloaded yesterday from the link posted earlier (http://bit.ly/facebook49) and it worked great. Downloaded it to my Storm 9530 an it is definitely faster. Loving it!
Vermell1 Aug 19, 2010 at 9:32 am
And can someone just lay down the banhammer on all those account spamming the threads! Its very annoying.
pepidick Aug 19, 2010 at 11:40 am
Please do something,really tired of that
my self!!! :-(
Diegs717 Aug 19, 2010 at 9:42 am
what are the changes?
Diegs717 Aug 19, 2010 at 9:42 am
what are the changes?
Sincerinhoo Aug 19, 2010 at 9:52 am
Does anyone knows if its possible to change the language of FB on Blackberry. Before this version i had a Dutch version on my Bold, but now it's English again.
Not that is really a problem, just asking :)
jbisjim Aug 19, 2010 at 9:54 am
win
i assume browser restart?
mkurz12 Aug 19, 2010 at 10:06 am
Even as of this morning it's not showing in app workd for me. Used the OTA link on the first page of the comments and got it but I don't see any difference at all.
I'm running a Bold 9650 and it's still ver slow to refresh and refresh friends, Also don't see any of the differences that people are mentioning at all. The scrolling is still jumpy for me.
Compared to the non updated version on my friend's Tour and it's identical in every way.
Under Options, Applications, It does show as the version shown above.
BlackBerry Brian Aug 19, 2010 at 10:21 am
I have a 8900 running 5.0.0.822 on T-Mobile, just for F.Y.I. purposes.
I installed this facebook version 1.8.0.49 from the http://bit.ly/facebook49 link.
It appears to me from some testing, if the app is not "running" you get a regular email notification, but as long as it is "running" you get the normal notification that opens up in the facebook app like previous versions.
By "running" I mean, when you push and hold the menu key, the facebook app icon shows in the icon list.
Basically, what it amounts to, is when you are in the facebook app, you have to hit the end key and not the back key, so the facebook app stays "running".
If this is to be the case, I really wish I could downgrade, as NICE as this version is, this is a BIG downfall!
EDIT: Just after I posted this, with the facebook app closed out, I got the regular notification AND an email notification in my messages folder.
Maybe another battery pull is in order. LOL
cBrotherob Aug 19, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Yeah I tried this and I'm still only getting notifications trough my email only on my storm 2,sucks cuz I can't reply or to them' To makes things more interesting I also have and iphone after my update to its doing the same thing,.Im starting to believe this may have something to do with Facebook servers really,.what do you think?
BlackBerry Brian Aug 19, 2010 at 6:51 pm
It's completely related to facebook and it's servers, just like any other time there has been an update to the BlackBerry app or to the facebook website, we will have to wait for the bugs and kinks to get worked out.
cBrotherob Aug 19, 2010 at 7:15 pm
I guess we must be patient as much as I use the facebook app
on either devices,.Im Strongly a BB Fan so i'LL give them some slack''will just hope is not to much of it ;p
We need our Facebook' running swell and thats the end OF it'
peace Bro
the waiting Game.
jayt04 Aug 20, 2010 at 5:08 am
Yes i am experiencing the same problem! Has anyone found a fix for this? I have tried all suggestions but nothing has fixed it unfortunately.
Thanks guys.
Pointnino Aug 19, 2010 at 10:16 am
Tried using App World on my 8330m, and got "907 Invalid COD". Then tried going straight to the link: http://bit.ly/facebook49... and same thing "907 Invalid COD".
Finally went to: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/features/social/facebook_download.jsp
Downloaded and working perfectly. I got version 1.8.0.48 on my 8330m. It's a LOT faster than my old 1.7 version. Thanks everyone! I'm telling my friends right now.
medman25 Aug 19, 2010 at 3:35 pm
how you found this, but this was the only way I could get to work also. Every other method was no go! I don't know if you did this too, but I had to have my phone (s2) connected to computer for it to d/l that way. Rebooting now so hopefully everything is golden. Thanks
clf1024 Aug 19, 2010 at 10:22 am
GOT IT! Works for me!
Garytheman03 Aug 19, 2010 at 10:26 am
...looks good! I love how when you integrate it with your messages screen, you can see the comment right away. Also, the load time is much quicker and the wall writing/message writing features work pretty quickly as well. Great update! I just wanna see some extra features, like posting video or being able to see a person's info.
Oilersboy Aug 19, 2010 at 10:34 am
got no problem with 1.8 on my bold 9700, nothing is missing or anything at all.
Oilersboy Aug 19, 2010 at 10:34 am
got no problem with 1.8 on my bold 9700, nothing is missing or anything at all.
phinx404 Aug 19, 2010 at 10:42 am
update doesn't show up for me on my 9780. i have 1.8.0.39. wonder why it won't show up.
Innerchild Aug 19, 2010 at 11:26 am
Downloaded to my Storm1 with beta App World. Download was fast, installation smooth, and the new FB app came right up after required reboot. No interference with BBM or anything else on my phone.
As far as the app, news feed pics seem to load a little faster, but the basic interface looks identical to me so far, but still checking it out for what's new.
chirmer#CB Aug 19, 2010 at 11:28 am
Am I the only one who, upon installation on my 9630, was prompted to put in a keycode?? Now I can't use the app, though it's not stopped it from giving me tons of updates that I can't check. Grr!
Innerchild Aug 19, 2010 at 11:44 am
Have a 9530, but was not asked for any pin or code.
MJBlanks Aug 19, 2010 at 11:31 am
I went to download the facebook in ap world and it said version 1.0.722. So I downloaded it and it is the latest version. Not sure how that works.
Elrohir59 Aug 19, 2010 at 11:36 am
If AppWorld does not give you v1.8.0.49, try logging on to www.facebook.com from a desktop PC. After logging on go to the Facebook for BlackBerry page and click on the [Download Application] button on the left (I don't know if you need to "Like" the page first before this button will appear for you). Then follow the instructions.
Hope this helps!
giorgosh Aug 19, 2010 at 11:36 am
Only few notifications are coming.. :( Sux!
Innerchild Aug 19, 2010 at 11:50 am
If you haven't set your options, look at the bottom of the Options screen, you can set the number of feeds to view to 10, 20, or 30. Default is 10.
TrueHappiness Aug 19, 2010 at 11:43 am
Instead of slight updates, can we get an up-to-date app?!? Pleeeeeeeeeease?!?!?!?!
TrueHappiness Aug 19, 2010 at 11:43 am
Instead of slight updates, can we get an up-to-date app?!? Pleeeeeeeeeease?!?!?!?!
sandradee1031 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I'm not getting any notification when someone comments on something, post something on wall, etc... WHY???????
heintz Aug 19, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Filing another same experience about the new FB notification issues, as previously mentioned too by dreamweavermx, BlackBerry Brian and giorgosh , I have found that the new software failed to notify promptly as previous version. Although the latest version boasts its push-notification method, imho, the email notification method is somewhat more robust.
I didn't notice this until I logged into my FB profile via laptop, and there has been 10 new notifications that has not been received onto my BB yet.
I am pretty sure this is most likely comes from misconfiguration in the notification settings on the FB part. But even if it is so, then I supposed the new software should have a button which functions is to set default the notification settings on the FB site (the one under Account Settings when you logged in via regular browser).
Another thing is that the notification may come in very late. I noticed that it may come as late as 20 mins after it was supposedly arrived. (when i got the notification, the time stamp on the comment was made 20 mins ago).
Anyone who may know any solution to this, please do share your tips. Greatly appreciated.
BlackBerry Brian Aug 19, 2010 at 12:46 pm
This version should NOT have been leaked until it was ready for prime time.
I have not found any way to go back to the 1.7 version, as BlackBerry and AppWorld both are issuing this new buggy release.
Now I either get nothing at all, or I get an email and a notification at the same time, I'm not partial of the redundancy at all.
If they wanted to switch to a push notification rather than using email, they should have made sure it was gonna work first!
/rant
mvdanhof Aug 19, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I've been running it since it came out, and have not got a notification yet, and I've had people comment on my status, pokes, etc. May be a bit faster, but nothing noticeable. And I'm seeing a bit of a memory leak as well.
I refuse to get emails for notifications. Too much clutter in my inbox as is.
Storm 1, running .758 hybrid by Lyricidal.
BlackBerry Brian Aug 19, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Log into facebook from a computer, go to account at top right, then click account settings, then click the notifications tab, you will see that upon installing the app, for some reason, it unchecks most of everything that was previously checked.
Check all that apply to you and then click save changes all the way at the bottom.
gam1970 Aug 19, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I download it onmy javelin and awesome but when i try to download it on my 8700 which i use when i go bikeriding, it tells me that Blackberry application world is not compatible with devices that have track wheel. so my question is, i s there any other link that i can use to update my facebook in my 8700 blackbeery?
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