Facebook for BlackBerry updated to version 3.1.0.9 in BlackBerry Beta Zone

By Zach Gilbert on 15 May 2012 01:17 pm

While RIM just recently released the official build of Facebook version 3.0 with BBM integration, they are already hard at work with an updated version in BlackBerry Beta Zone. Facebook version 3.1.0.9 is now available to Beta Zone members. In this new version, one of the fixes is to an issue some were experiencing with comments taking an extended amount of time to load. This build also features many other improvements and bug fixes, all of which can be found below.

Updates in v3.1.0.9

Status Cleared notification doesn't make sense
Update help URLs for Facebook 3.1
Got a state that could not exit Facebook setup wizard if Facebook opened from other access points
No photo on post
Facebook does not update while on Wi-Fi. Mobile Wi-Fi does work however.
App takes very long time to refresh comments.
Clicking “resend" on a status update doesn't seem to work
Focus is lost after scrolling thru a very long post.
Likes count incorrect in Likes list if launched from stagnant comment screen
Doesn't work on Wi-Fi only connection
Send icon is missing in command screen
User is not able to scroll to Facebook title bar to open navigation screen on the new chat conversation screen if cursoris not at the beginning of text box
Comments for Notes are limited to 1000 characters while on the web the limit is 8000
Event Created By lists incorrect name
BBM Text for check in is not localization friendly and might cause issues in other languages
Focus order on comment page
Focus jumps to the top of the notifications list after marking an unopened notification as opened

If you’re not a member of BlackBerry Beta Zone you can sign up for free at BlackBerry.com/Beta, once you’re a member you will have access to the Facebook beta, along with others as RIM sees fit. If you notice any other improvements that aren’t listed above toss them in the comments below, you never know what could be hidden in this build.

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18 comments

Zipper May 15, 2012 at 1:43 pm

Nevermind that, update the fb app for the playbook!!

abhikumar5 May 15, 2012 at 1:49 pm

rkopsie May 15, 2012 at 1:56 pm

I had the problem where I would hear the notification sound, but it wouldn't be disayed on the notification bar (beneath the time on homescreen)

Graheem May 15, 2012 at 2:07 pm

Looks like they are trying to fix lots of things. Now to see if I actually get my message notifications.

Would be nice to be able to switch to my pages as well.

mckillio May 15, 2012 at 2:14 pm

It takes me a long time to get notifications on .07 sometimes I get two at the same time, despite being posted minutes apart.

BB_Bmore May 15, 2012 at 2:58 pm

This fixed alot of issues for me. I can relate to most of what was in the change log.

This version is much improved.

Now as someone else said..fix the Facebook app. This is a top tablet Imo and so it should have some of the best Facebook. Twitter etc apps out there.

Who knows though..maybe 2.1 will have a supercharged cascades Facebook app in it. That would make me have a nerdgasm.

mok444 May 15, 2012 at 3:48 pm

It would be nice if they fixed the facebook app so that you do not get notifications on your phone every time without having to log out of facebook each time

Rootbrian May 15, 2012 at 4:08 pm

You can turn off all e-mail notifications within the app.

MaxPayne79 May 15, 2012 at 6:30 pm

within the app you can turn off notifications period. you can also turn them off in the Alert part of your phone. the profiles. come on man, just look around the app or ur phone and you'll find everything. this is baby stuff.

bazjeepers May 15, 2012 at 4:25 pm

Finally ... they fixed this bug:

Event Created By lists incorrect name

This has been there for so long, surprised no one noticed it from the Beta Testers.

mz. yaya May 15, 2012 at 6:07 pm

This is all great but can we get the playbook facebook app updated as well (I don't use it because its useless)?

Another addition that would be nice is to be able to pull down on the timeline to refresh (iOS style) instead of waiting the minimum limit of 30 minutes to refresh your timeline or manually doing it via the menu. Lastly, I know we now have the ability to do "groups" but how about the ability to create "events" via the app??

Thanks ;0)

BrianZ3 May 15, 2012 at 9:14 pm

Anyone else get this error trying to download the app
"Sorry, you are unable to download this file due to export regulations. Please contact betainfo@rim.com if you have any questions.
Page does not exist."

chachoi May 15, 2012 at 9:38 pm

is it just me or the scroll up is too sensitive! twitter and YM doesnt do this, it literally take me to the top when i scroll up

BB 8520

Nishanth123 May 16, 2012 at 6:08 am

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pascoals May 16, 2012 at 8:33 am

Can any one tell me a place where i can download the New 3.1 version , other than the Beta site ? the Beta site registrations are closed and cant access the site.
Thanks in advance.

southbay_mike#cb May 17, 2012 at 2:39 am

You need a key code & NDA form, sorry. Just sign up, fill out your Profile completely & you'll be in soon! :-)

mssca May 17, 2012 at 10:13 am

With Groups and Event support? Because the current official one these are open using the browser

curvezzz Apr 3, 2013 at 4:52 pm

Nvm lol just saw the date on thus thread :p

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