
Update: Looks like some users are seeing verison 1.9.0.28 while some aren't seeing any update at all. If you don't have it yet, keep checking back. We're told it should be available for all in the next few hours.
Facebook for BlackBerry has finally received another official update. The latest version fixes some of the issues that have been causing problems for a few weeks now. The newest version is 1.9.0.27 and seems like a pretty solid update. New features/updates include:
Email Notification Improvements
Previously, if you turned on email notifications using the Facebook.com website, then logged out and logged back into Facebook on your BlackBerry smartphone, your email notification settings would be turned off. Now, with Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 1.9.0.27, email notifications are left enabled if you change email notification settings using Facebook.com, then log out and log back in to Facebook on your BlackBerry smartphone.
Background Polling
Previously, if you set the background polling option to Never, then logged out and logged back into Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones, the polling setting would be set to 10 minutes instead of Never. This issue has been corrected so the background polling option will remain at the Never setting.
Photo Upload Freeze Fix
In the past, users may have seen their BlackBerry smartphone freeze when sending a photo to Facebook from the Media folder on their BlackBerry smartphone. This issue has been corrected by this maintenance release so no further freezing should occur.
The new version should be available in BlackBerry App World but it looks like it's not yet showing for all users. Head over to the link below and see if it is showing for you. Be sure to leave a comment and let us know!
More information/download of Facebook for BlackBerry
TonyLibations Mar 2, 2011 at 11:15 am
So, should i be brave and download it or wait for someone else to do so?
pilot-leo Mar 2, 2011 at 11:16 am
Not showing 4 me yet!... :/
porkchopian Mar 2, 2011 at 12:53 pm
open up my world in your app world then push 3 4 ( to reboot app world. sign back in to app world and should be there for you! worked for me and good luck!
Prafeston Mar 2, 2011 at 11:16 am
Does anyone know if this fixes the Messaging system?
With the other update it was loading in all my old messages to my blackberry and when I deleted them from my phone they were deleted from facebook too. There was no way to clear my messages just on my phone. If this update still doesn't fix it I'm not upgrading as I downgraded to 1.8.0.49 so I could still delete the messages just from my phone.
mskisha79 Mar 2, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Im wondering the same thing because Im having the same issue of my messages being deleted on both fb and my phone...
Willeonabe Mar 2, 2011 at 1:33 pm
I think that was actually done on purpose, being that 1.9 is more integrated with FB. I know that if I send a message from the website, it is reflected in the BB app. I actually like it like this.
Prafeston Mar 2, 2011 at 2:34 pm
I don't mind the integration, but I'd like to have the option to delete off my handheld and not FB just like it does with all other email on my phone.
Monty2003 Mar 3, 2011 at 1:36 am
U have to uncheck the BlackBeRry messege app so they won't show up in ur messages folder
visualpurple Mar 2, 2011 at 2:29 pm
I won't be updating FB until they fix this behaviour. Just because I clear a message from my BB inbox does NOT mean I want to clear it from the FB website.
dudu2003br Mar 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Was the bug fixed?
bensonjunior Mar 2, 2011 at 11:16 am
Not showing up in App World. Still at 1.9.0.20
erikluyten Mar 2, 2011 at 11:18 am
It's version 1.9.0.28 over here, not .27...
DarshOne Mar 2, 2011 at 3:59 pm
same here. got mine thru the web, not appworld. not sure if that makes a difference? vzw bold os 6
Pilot Prop Mar 2, 2011 at 11:18 am
In app world it only shows 1.9.0.20 for me
mickeyk Mar 3, 2011 at 12:36 am
Same here. It's only showing the .20 and I also can't install from the webpage.
forsakenwaste5 Mar 2, 2011 at 11:20 am
i dont see it.
gdabaez Mar 2, 2011 at 11:21 am
Not here yet, still on 1.9.0.23
yanobean Mar 2, 2011 at 11:24 am
Get's me to BBWorld and the .27 isn't available, only .26 :(
gb5766 Mar 2, 2011 at 11:27 am
This item is not supported for your device.... curve 3g 9330 os6.
AshHaushaltswaren Mar 2, 2011 at 11:29 am
Not showing in my appworld :-(
Glenn J Mar 2, 2011 at 11:31 am
Not showing the update here as well. I checked AppWorld...and went to the FB app and checked for an update/latest version..said nothing was available.
I'd imagine it will push out soon since RIM announced it on one of their websites.
Glad to hear they fixed that picture issue. That was a pain to deal with.
Connor83 Mar 2, 2011 at 11:31 am
Not seeing it. But I can't believe how many fixes and things are listed. I have 1.9.0.23 right now. .27 (.28 according to one comment) isn't that big of a jump
johntkong Mar 2, 2011 at 11:34 am
The facebook app for bb is horrible. It is forever saying, "Page is temporarily unavailable". The mobile page is so much faster, and it takes up 0 memory.
daumpda Mar 2, 2011 at 11:37 am
I would actually use the app if it would stop making birthday reminders for all my FB friends in my calendar when I have it sync with my contacts...how the hell are those to operations related?!
toppa Mar 2, 2011 at 11:40 am
hope its as good as .26
daveshiz Mar 2, 2011 at 11:42 am
? still not avail in bonny scotland
BlogBerry.hk Mar 2, 2011 at 11:44 am
even SocialScope works better the BB FB...funny
SkaterGuy2k Mar 2, 2011 at 11:44 am
Still Not available for download in Ontario Canada
erikluyten Mar 2, 2011 at 11:46 am
Version .28: http://moby.to/q955hp
I can finally delete a lot of messages that were in my inbox for a long long while.
dudu2003br Mar 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Was the bug fixed?
DGriffy Mar 2, 2011 at 11:47 am
.26 for me no upgrade yet
StormJH1 Mar 2, 2011 at 11:47 am
Don't have it here (in Minnesota).
AbuYazeedUK Mar 2, 2011 at 11:49 am
App world showing .26 but I already got that
joewyno Mar 2, 2011 at 11:54 am
Not showing yet for me but it shows 1.9.0.28 in my pc.
des82210 Mar 2, 2011 at 11:57 am
Can't wait to check it out
miller Mar 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm
On your desktop, click the download link and connect your BB. It syncs with your BB through the Appworld site only on your desktop not OTA....at least for now that is.
daveshiz Mar 2, 2011 at 12:27 pm
cheers worked perfectly and was easy
cant see any differences but as long as its
solved most peoples gripes happy days
mckillio Mar 2, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Doesn't work for me, it keeps "cancelling".
xtremesniper Mar 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Someone please let us 1.8 folk know if they fixed the messages behaviour yet! I want to be able to delete messages from my BB inbox without them being deleted from the server. (I'm talking about the actual BB inbox, not the messages from within the FB app itself). Thanks!
mckillio Mar 2, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Why not just uncheck the "blackberry message application" box?
xtremesniper Mar 2, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I like being able to see the notifications and messages in my BB inbox. It acts like a shortcut to the event itself, otherwise I have to open the FB app, go to the notifications section, and then click the event... And with my Bold 9000, that can get a little laggy after a while.
KristyKay5 Mar 2, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Nope...you can't delete them from your BB inbox without deleting them from your FB account in this newest version. :(
I guess I have to once again go uncheck the box to connect to my BB inbox.
This new version did not resolve my two biggest complaints with this damn app!! Does anyone know where we can report bugs??
xtremesniper Mar 2, 2011 at 2:58 pm
That's very frustrating, but thank you for the reply. Looks like I'll stick with 1.8 until the newer versions have must-have features.
elvin1983 Mar 2, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Just saw a few replies in the comment thread on the BlackBerry Help Blog post stating that the update should be available in a few hours.
Kind of makes you wonder why they would post the article, state that the update is available, then tell people to check in a few hours that it should be available then... Hmmm...
Bad Larry Mar 2, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Not here yet either.
jglor Mar 2, 2011 at 12:18 pm
That email notification thing drives me crazy. I'm glad they finally fixed it.
luqman24 Mar 2, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Does it also fix the notification issues? Seems like it works sometimes and stops for me. I hope they did..
tnhrocks Mar 2, 2011 at 12:41 pm
How about someone put up a OTA link for the those who aren't seeing the update yet.
lewisc1979 Mar 2, 2011 at 12:43 pm
I just installed .28 from App World. ALT+R+S+T worked to refresh App World for me.
Duwi3 Mar 2, 2011 at 12:55 pm
That's HARD to do on a 9700... :(
gilmanhlee Mar 2, 2011 at 1:09 pm
I don't think you have to press all those keys at the same time =)
Duwi3 Mar 2, 2011 at 1:23 pm
It's actually "On the home screen for the app you press alt R alt S alt T" -- still not seeing the update however =(
lewisc1979 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Fair enough. Hold "Alt" and then, one at a time, press R then S then T while you're in App World.
MarkInTombstone Mar 3, 2011 at 8:06 am
That worked for me. Downloading it now. Thanks Geek
M_Redman Mar 2, 2011 at 12:45 pm
On a Torch, still not getting push updates
M_Redman Mar 2, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Did a fresh install and everything works just dandy now
kuru_s Mar 2, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Anyone else getting the same?
ferreira520 Mar 2, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Version 1.9.0.28 is now available on BLACKBERRY APP WORLD. I updated app via Web browser App World (USB connection).
porkchopian Mar 2, 2011 at 12:56 pm
it's 1.9.0.28 for everyone! just a typo peeps no harm no foul! been using the Beta zone release 1.9.0.26 and has worked great for me. updated to 1.9.0.28 and so far so good. tried all the fixes to make sure they work and all is good! one step closer to version 2.0! now hurry up RIM us faithful followers are getting cranky!!
mikadad Mar 2, 2011 at 1:19 pm
where ya located? not showing up on ATT in San Diego market.
likazeto Mar 2, 2011 at 12:58 pm
hmm. why it still .20 in app world??
SilverBobby Mar 2, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Is there a chat option yet on it?
josh05 Mar 2, 2011 at 1:06 pm
I checked both in app world and checked for updates from the facebook app.
woodenpirate Mar 2, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I'm using a torch and I think I've found a bug, when you tap on the news feed tab to select status update, photos, etc the edit text box you drag with your finger appears. Or is it just me?
MattDub22 Mar 2, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I have a 9780 and just downloaded the leaked OS from yesterday 6.0.0.480 and it came with FaceBook 1.9.0.26. I went to the AppWorld link and no upgrade download for me yet (TMO, Arizona) but my question is, *is there even an upgrade from 1.9.0.26? Or is this an identical version just released inside the OS's?*
Munya Mar 2, 2011 at 1:41 pm
I checked and it is not showing up yet. Anyone wit the link?
VZW-Storm Mar 2, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Not available via device app world. Still shows .20. Tryed to refresh and only see .20. Followed link to web Blackberry app world and default is .20. Logged in and it shows .28. Connected device via USB and downloaded from the web browser APP World. Note you need the ie app world add on to download to device. Can be installed from web browser app world when you select "Download Facebook". Successful and after reboot now have 1.9.0.28 loaded.
lycafe Mar 2, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Thank you... This method works perfectly! Now I have FB 1.9.0.28 on my phone. :)
AshHaushaltswaren Mar 2, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Now it works... i download it with my mobil browser
javatyger Mar 2, 2011 at 1:51 pm
No update for me. :( 9800/6.0.0.448 - Rogers
openyoureyes Mar 2, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Someone please post an external link to the .jad file. This is clearly not appearing for many people.
mckillio Mar 2, 2011 at 2:15 pm
+1 Not working via app world, computer or phone.
nitzer280 Mar 2, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Just connect via USB and use the web-based AppWorld. Upgraded fine on my Torch.
adamcar Mar 2, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Downloading .28 now. Got it thru device browser.
FreshFocus Mar 2, 2011 at 2:21 pm
This item is not supported for your device.....CRAP! Curve 8530....is it just not available yet for me, or will it not be for this version? If not, that SUCKS! 1.9.0.20 is horrid. I've hung onto 1.8 just for the messaging issues!
WolfmanRobby Mar 2, 2011 at 2:22 pm
If it's not showing up for you, just do a battery pull.
That forces App World to clear it's cache and pull the new versions. Works everytime for me.
Take this update... went into App World, no update showing. Pulled the battery out of my BB and as SOON as it came back up, there was the App World "Update" notification Icon right by my new mail notificaion Icon.
will_iaint Mar 2, 2011 at 3:07 pm
I did this...and still no update
zoomlink1 Mar 2, 2011 at 2:31 pm
This is to 1.9.0.27 http://mobileapps.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/download/servlet
FreshFocus Mar 2, 2011 at 2:36 pm
That link returns a 500 error.....
Mama2Many Mar 2, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Still seeing .20 on my device..rebooted and did battery pull..still .20. Went to appworld on my laptop and it's showing .20 there, too.
I also tried going to link above posted by zoomlink1 and got an error message.
popusito Mar 2, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Nothing yet and the link doesn't work!!!
zoomlink1 Mar 2, 2011 at 2:46 pm
http://mobileapps.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/index.do
archpopoy Mar 2, 2011 at 2:46 pm
ALT + RST peeps. All you have to do!
dwain77 Mar 2, 2011 at 2:51 pm
You would think so...I've done it a couple times and still no update in appworld.
I have .26 that came with OS .450 for my Torch. So far appworld on the phone and PC shows no update for me.
FreshFocus Mar 2, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Apparently, for some of us, that's not all you have to do. I've done the ALT-RST as well as a battery pull and still NOTHING. Can someone please post the .jad file?
BlackBerry Brian Mar 2, 2011 at 2:49 pm
If you are like me and don't have appworld, download it here from your phone.
http://mobileapps.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/entry.do?code=facebook
charlsy Mar 2, 2011 at 3:07 pm
INVALID COD!
FreshFocus Mar 2, 2011 at 3:24 pm
I got it installed via this link.
josh05 Mar 2, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thanks, dude!
crigga84 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Just got to blackberry.com/facebook on your phone and select the link that says "don't have appworld" and you can download it from the website.
charlsy Mar 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm
IT STILL SAYS DOWNLOAD FAILED! DETAIL = INVALID COD.THIS IS REALLY FRUSTRATING. DAMN IT
anasyakoub Mar 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm
thaaaaaaaaanks a lot it worked with me
JGreg1 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:21 pm
This worked, thanks.
RevyRah Mar 2, 2011 at 5:25 pm
I've just downloaded it using your info. Thank you kindly!
bhobbs6221 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm
It's in App World now v1.9.0.28 I will let you know what happens downloading now.
dwain77 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm
I just cleard my cache in the FB app, then did check for upgrade and it found an update.
firehawk_1989 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm
This worked for me too!
charlsy Mar 2, 2011 at 3:22 pm
finally! TYVM DWAIN :)
Lyls Mar 2, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Logging out of app world with the ALT R S T then logging back in worked for me as well.
raven6870 Mar 2, 2011 at 3:42 pm
ALT R S T to see update n it showed me .28 when App World came back
DorothyofOz Mar 2, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Hi, I have a Torch on Orange UK, and have just downloaded version 1-9-0-28. Is this just luck?..
Ntchwaidumela Mar 2, 2011 at 3:54 pm
V. 2.0 is being tested in BB Beta Zone. I had a problem with it (bricked my phone), so I went back to 1.9.
dwain77 Mar 2, 2011 at 4:02 pm
I've never seen anything about V2 in betazone.
Ntchwaidumela Mar 2, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I'm not sure, but it appears it was deleted.
SkaterGuy2k Mar 2, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Was able to clear the cache in FB and check for update via FB and found no issues, Loading it now
Ntchwaidumela Mar 2, 2011 at 4:36 pm
I just upgraded and checked the version now residing on my 9650. It tells me I now have v. 2.1.039. Amazing! We'll see how that goes and will report on it.
Ntchwaidumela Mar 2, 2011 at 4:41 pm
But my app info tells me I actually have 1.9.0.28. Weird!
jmercier34 Mar 2, 2011 at 4:38 pm
I have an easier fix that worked for me. Go to the facebook app on your blackberry and under options click check for update. for me, it said i had an update but just took me to appworld and it was still 1.9.0.20. but if you scroll down on the first page that it brings you to, theres a link you can click that says "for those who dont have access to appworld click here". for me, when i clicked on that it brought me to a download page that had 1.9.0.28. not sure if it will work for everyone else but worth a try if appworld isnt working.
moltenfire Mar 2, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Thanks! THis worked for me in Ontario, Canada. 1.9.0.28 here too.
SC457 Mar 2, 2011 at 5:38 pm
that worked for me as well
jsdaa Mar 2, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Worked for me too. Thanks!
gregmcmillan Mar 2, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Excellent fix. Upgrading now. :)
ChaSiuBao Mar 2, 2011 at 6:42 pm
awesome! works for me too
Torch .448 Telus Mobility in Ontario
PsychoGeek Mar 2, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Thanks...this is working for me :)
Moo Cow Mar 2, 2011 at 4:52 pm
This could confirm the route of some, and I'm not updating my post to reflect if others have used it to success, so if it confirms, then great. I'm posting it anyway.
The ALT+RST, battery pulls, resets, etc., wasn't working for me on my VZW Bold 9650.
So, I went to the Facebook app and selected check for update. The browser loaded and said I can get it through App World. BUT, instead of going to App World to do it, I scrolled down the browser page for the link where it took me to the mobile download site (as if I pretended I didn't have App World.) From there, I was able to get the .28 version.
jmercier34 Mar 2, 2011 at 4:56 pm
umm ^
l.i.n.t Mar 2, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Yeah, Torch still reads an old version. Grr. I want my photo freeze problem fixed u_U;
carriehatton Mar 2, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Can't download thru BB app world mobile or app world on web OR thru Facebook update!!! BB app world its not there yet... App world thru web says my devuce not supported and get an error thru FB update.
BlackBerry Brian Mar 2, 2011 at 6:13 pm
If you are like me and don't have appworld, download it here from your phone.
http://mobileapps.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/entry.do?code=facebook
davwall Mar 2, 2011 at 8:18 pm
any updates are welcome to facebook app!
emscapt47 Mar 2, 2011 at 8:49 pm
WHERES CHAT?????????
prez87 Mar 2, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Weird thing happened. When I updated facebook, bbm disappeared and I no longer receive bbm messages in my messages folder...
chiripio Mar 2, 2011 at 10:59 pm
i download it and install great now allows me to delete messages that i didnt want anymore perfect finally issue resolve
NightSniper Mar 2, 2011 at 11:24 pm
No chat yet.
And we are BB users still living 5 years behind.
farico Mar 2, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Still no updates... using a Torch in Telcel México
chachoi Mar 3, 2011 at 1:00 am
I tells me I can upgrade to .28
adamnygaard1 Mar 3, 2011 at 1:18 am
I installed .28 and when I hold down the blackberry button while facebook is running it shows up as a box instead of the facebook icon
ShaggyM8 Mar 3, 2011 at 1:05 am
if it doesn't prompt you for an upgrade, do this
open facebook app, go to menu > options > and then 'check for update'
im updating mine right nowww :)
Icantputdownmyberry Mar 3, 2011 at 1:46 am
Looks the same as .20
T-MobileCurve Mar 3, 2011 at 6:08 am
I still see 0.20 in AppWorld. I clicked "Check for Updates" in the Facebook app's options menu and was taken to the download page for 0.28.
reginald_1986 Mar 3, 2011 at 6:35 am
Took me 2 QuickPull, 1 battery pull and 2 alt RST to finally see it in apps world :)
Where's the facebook chat! :devil:
ench18 Mar 3, 2011 at 6:55 am
I just updated mine to 1.9.0.28. Thats what the available update on my app world showed.
alpinechem Mar 3, 2011 at 8:09 am
I don't see any major difference on. 1.9.0.28
savagesultin Mar 3, 2011 at 8:29 am
went to the app store and the update was there under the facebook app
thesign Mar 3, 2011 at 8:46 am
Just upgraded to .28 today on Vodafone India, need to test it a bit more to see if anything has changed. I really hope the next update will allow you to tag people in your status with the "@" button like it is on the computer :(
deity27 Mar 3, 2011 at 9:03 am
It worked for me :)
DmitryBRK Mar 3, 2011 at 11:02 am
Please give me a link for download!
I don`t have a APPWORD in my country! My devixce BB BOLD 9780!
THX
Alexandros04 Mar 3, 2011 at 11:11 am
I got facebook v 1.9.0.28 today. I'm in the netherlands
bmwmpower Mar 3, 2011 at 11:11 am
Remember to hit ALT + R S T to refresh App World, then it will close and restart. Then hit the download link in your browser and it will reopen app world.
mje5270 Mar 3, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Thanks for the tip!
danisnotstan Mar 3, 2011 at 11:21 am
My Style 9670 on Sprint just gave me a message notification that an update was available for Facebook... I clicked it and it opened the App World... I'm scared to download this as I've had issues with other "updates" in the past... Hopefully some positive reviews will be posted, then I might consider it haha
majshakman Mar 3, 2011 at 12:15 pm
I tried to download from app world directly on my phone and it froze up. Pulled the battery a few times, still not working. Numerous applications won't start, error messages, etc. Now I am unable to connect the BB to my desktop software.
One error message I keep seeing is uncaught exception: application net_rim_bb_qm_peer (218) is not responding. I can't get into BBM, browser, messages, text, BBtravel, etc...
Storm 2 - 90mb of free memory and nothing really esoteric as far as applications except tether. Any ideas???
victoralves2 Mar 3, 2011 at 12:21 pm
If it doesn't show yet just go bellow to the page facebook upgrade send you and it says "for people dont have access to AppWorld click here" then it will automaticaly download the upgrade on your phone.
shupor Mar 3, 2011 at 1:07 pm
does anyone know if the notifications issue is fixed?
MaryBeth#AC Mar 3, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Great! I'll check it out.
dudu2003br Mar 3, 2011 at 3:16 pm
I want to know that too! Was it fixed with the new version? Thanks Eduardo
spencer1076 Mar 3, 2011 at 4:17 pm
24 hours and no old messages coming back from years ago. Also no "undeletable" messages. I'm happy
chrispipe Mar 4, 2011 at 12:58 am
+1 for .28.
I'm using a Torch on Telus Mobility in Southern Ontario running .450 OS software if that helps!
bastard4life Mar 4, 2011 at 9:58 am
After battery pulls Facebook is still doubling all my FB messages on my phone. Very phucking annoying!!! Facebook for BB sucks monkey poo, always has and probably always will....
daveshiz Mar 4, 2011 at 11:22 am
so whats the verdict abs no difference however it has fixed the stuff needing done
obv chat was never gonna happen as it aint 2.0
douwe Mar 5, 2011 at 7:14 am
I upgraded my Facebook App but it doesn't seem to work (get no push notifications). Some of you experiencing the same problem?? Thanks
Roweazie Mar 6, 2011 at 10:19 pm
using version 1.9.0.28 from bb app world and i has vzw s2
CurbsideAudio Mar 10, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Not sure if I shouls upgrade. The 1.8 did a lot better for me. I downgraded also.
MOHCTP Mar 28, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Only available through App World, which is not available for devices with trackwheels, hence useless.