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Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 update now available in Beta Zone

by Adam Zeis on 6 May 2011 10:24 AM
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Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 has been available in the beta zone for a few weeks now, and today RIM has issued another refresh of the popular social networking application. Version 2.0 brings along a new UI for the app as well as Facebook chat and more. The refreshed version is available today for enrolled Beta Zone members. Features include:

  • Support for BlackBerry OS 5.0 - The beta app now supports BlackBerry smartphones with BlackBerry OS 5 and above.
  • Facebook Chat Enhancements
    • Know when a friend is typing a message by the visual cue of "is typing a message"
    • Filter Online Contacts to quickly find a specific friend and start a Chat message.
  • Mutual Friends and Friends List - Discover which friends you have in common with other users via the Info tab on Profiles (dependent on Privacy Settings of the user).
  • Enhanced integration with BlackBerry native apps - Click on PINs, Phone Numbers, and email addresses displayed in Wall posts, messages or the Info tab, to perform the respective action (e.g., place a call) or save the information to your BlackBerry Contacts application

The new version can be found in the BlackBerry Beta Zone today.

Source: Inside BlackBerry

Filed Under: BlackBerry Apps; Tags: BlackBerry Beta Zone, Facebook
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Posted by visualpurple Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Have they fixed the bug where deleting a facebook message from the BB messages app deletes the actual message from the FB website yet? Until they do I'm not upgrading my FB ap.

 
 
Posted by jope28 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

double post

 
 
Posted by sk8er_tor Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I don't think that's a bug but I see what you mean. I've removed integration with my Inbox so all messages stay within the Facebook app.

 
 
Posted by visualpurple Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I call it a bug facetiously, because it's something that detracts from the usability of the app. I want to be able to view facebook notifications quickly through the messages app, but I don't want IMAP-esque syncing. I want to be able to clear notifications without the actual message being deleted.

 
 
Posted by Jleeblanch Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

I agree with what you're saying...somewhat. It would be legit if deleting Facebook notifications was like deleting any other messages; where you were given the option to delete on Mailbox and/or Handheld; but instead it just deletes it.

For some reason tho I thought even tho I deleted them off my BB, they were still on the web/mobile site. Hmm, gonna have to look into that.

 
 
Posted by takuma089 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Thanks Adam!!!

 
 
Posted by Cohibaluvr Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Awesome...glad OS 5.0 got some luv this time!

 
 
Posted by PostMortem Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I was beginning to wonder if they were not going to make this available to BB OS 5.

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

for some reason it won't let me download it onto my 9630 :(
Anyone else having problems?? for OS 5.0.0.975

 
 
Posted by Aalejandro Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Yeah same here after agreeing to participate in the program , when get to the second page to agree ... I get no option to agree to move on from there ....

 
 
Posted by jem9777 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I ran into the same thing, so I logged in on my desktop computer and was able to agree to move on there. Then when I went back to my phone the download screen was available.

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

But I don't have access to a cimputer :( damn it I wish someone would be nice enough to long in for me & so I can try downloading from my phone again :(

 
 
Posted by Aalejandro Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Hey I didn't log in my computer as I'm nowhere close to my lappy , I just logged in on my phone using ' BOLT Browser'

 
 
Posted by Aalejandro Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Thanks much man just did that and it worked

 
 
Posted by Judson50 Saturday, May 07, 2011 383 days ago

You have to agree on desktop computer, you cannot do this step on the phone.

 
 
Posted by robertpatin Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

works fine on mine 9630 with the same OS logged in on my tour facebook download work perfect

 
 
Posted by Jai Manny Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

can anyone extract it and create a OTA for the non beta users?

 
 
Posted by chevrolet.racing252 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Jai,

That would be pointless because the app requires a pin-calculated keycode in order to run on your phone after installing.

Best thing to do is just join Beta Zone....its a free membership and once u give them ur pin they will be able to generate keycodes for any beta programs you chose to participate in. I don't use facebook at all, but my wife and sister both do and both of them are currently running BBM6 beta and facebook beta on their phone, and I was part of the BBM5 and now BBM6 programs myself. Even tried BlackBerry Traffic, Podcast and news reader when they first came out.

It's a free program and it let's u communictate with RIM ur thoughts, feedback, bugs and feature suggestions.

 
 
Posted by datta72 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Last time I check, the Beta Zone is currently not accepting new members at this time.

 
 
Posted by Jai Manny Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Thanks for reply!
been waiting for a year to get a beta invitation, but nothing yet.

 
 
Posted by Mr One 2 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Glad they are still supporting us OS5 peeps!!! Downloaded without issue. Kept all my previous settings intact as well! Seems smooth so far!!

 
 
Posted by elvin1983 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Tour is resetting after deleting the old FB, will DL as soon as it boots up. I'm really looking forward to this. Twitter 2.0 yesterday, FB 2.0 today! #BIWINNING!

 
 
Posted by aj9604 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

No problems for me all done on the phone and liking the improvements!!

 
 
Posted by djkac Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I also can not download it on my 9630. I get to the part where it says I must acknowledge the license but I can't get passed it. I don't see where to click or accept it to go to the next step.

 
 
Posted by djkac Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I did the PC thing and it worked.

 
 
Posted by mckillio Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Working great on my 8900, love the OS5 love.

 
 
Posted by aulee Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

howw?? i have same cell but cant find link on beta zone ...pplzz guide meeee :(:((:

 
 
Posted by TSmith76 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Thanks for letting us know.

 
 
Posted by lachmi Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I hope RIM did something with battery drain. First version of this beta was quite battery eater ;-)

 
 
Posted by theHip Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Why no Facebook Events??? I have always wondered this. How are you supposed to check out Event walls, and who is/isn't attending?

 
 
Posted by manimal437 Monday, May 09, 2011 381 days ago

Amen.

 
 
Posted by SC457 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Cool new logo for the app

 
 
Posted by jlarkins08 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

I love this version I have a 9330 running 5.0.0.1030 and its runs perfectly.. Love the new enhancements and features! Great Job RIM!!

 
 
Posted by Charger83 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Keep up the good work.

 
 
Posted by SkySoldier Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Appreciate the 5.0 love, new logo, new look and feel. Haven't had it long enough to work it, but I like the "new-ness" feel.

 
 
Posted by djek500 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

having problems to register to blackberry beta zone. when i choose my password it does not accept, it says: your new password must be at least characters long, cannot contain any part of your email address, first or last name and consist of at least 3 of the following characters types: numeric, special, uppercase and lowercase ( i've tried anything possible). any help plz??? thx in advance.

 
 
Posted by mzceetee Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Running smooth no issues so far on my 9330 OS 6.0.0.522 Sprint..impress with the new enhancements of FB...

 
 
Posted by Niz Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

GEEZ, who do you have to blow to get this?! I've filled out COUNTLESS pages, been through about 15 links/emails.. and now I'm waiting for a "key code"?! This cannot be worth it!

 
 
Posted by mzceetee Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

sign in to your beta zone account on your Blackberry-goto my account -then it will have a link called keycodes from there you will find FB 2.0 key program and click keycode link next to it-it will send the keycode to your device...

 
 
Posted by Smmrgrl Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

my screen says "no existing keycode found"

I registered successfully but how do I get this keycode if it says one doesn't exist?? The link to request another also does not exist for me to click on.

>sad face<

 
 
Posted by Judson50 Saturday, May 07, 2011 383 days ago

You have to download the program first. Then the key code is automated.

 
 
Posted by Guatiao Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Closer to make me not use FB on a PC... Lol!!!! Nice new features indeed!

 
 
Posted by aulee Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

cant download Fb v2 for my OS 5.0.0.681 no link on my elegible program ::((:(:(:(:(:((: plzz anyyone help meee ::(((:((:((:(:plzzz

 
 
Posted by Rajmessi Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

It isn't showing up as eligible for me :'( . why is that?

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

works AMAZINGlY on my Tour 9630 OS 5.0.0.975 & it runs so smoothly & I love all the new UI changes & icon!!

 
 
Posted by decypher44 Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

Working really well on my 8530!

Only things missing so far are Polls and, more importantly, Events.

 
 
Posted by sectionsix Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

nice, I like running betas

 
 
Posted by Helliboy Friday, May 06, 2011 384 days ago

"We're sorry, the application form is not yet available for your country. We are adding new country locations over time. Please be patient as we continue to expand across the globe."

Any possibility to fix this problem?

 
 
Posted by Bilaal Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

Trying to use BOLT now, see if that can let me continue onto the next page. Gotta love having 3 browsers on your BB, right? :| :/

Yup, BOLT will do the trick if you have no access to a computer.

 
 
Posted by JudasShawn Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

Have they restored the check STATUS UPDATE option in this version? They omited the Status Update view in the first version and its rather annoying. I dont give a rats ass about what pictures people have uploaded or what games people are playing. Having only News Feed SUCKS!

Anyone?

 
 
Posted by Jleeblanch Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

They are a menu option in version 2.0.x. *View News Feed*, *View Status Updates*, *View Photos*, *View Links*, it's all there after pressing the BB () button when on the main screen of the app. :)

 
 
Posted by sreidenb Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

Thank god, I can get it on my storm now!

 
 
Posted by chiripio Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

Really nice application much netter works great on my 8520.

 
 
Posted by Gamesdmc3 Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

Nice enhancements

 
 
Posted by NinjaChopstick Friday, May 06, 2011 383 days ago

Not a big fan of it for 5.0 on my Tour. Not very intuitive for a non touch BB. It now takes 2 clicks to get to my messages or notifications, 1 click to get the "drop down" then i still have to navigate to either the messages or notifications... i know, not much, but when it used to be just 1.. meh.

 
 
Posted by Judson50 Saturday, May 07, 2011 383 days ago

I am using on my 5.0.0.979 and the first thing that I don't like, the HUGE "WALL, INFO, PHOTO" tabs.

Other than that, it is lightening quick and awesome. Trying chat now.

 
 
Posted by su26lax Saturday, May 07, 2011 382 days ago

Hey I am having an issue where I am trying to download Facebook 2.0 from my browser on my BB and all I keep getting is this error... "Sorry, This download is only available via the Blackberry Browser(OTA)." Why is it that I can't get past this point to download??

 
 
Posted by bboyhirsty Sunday, May 08, 2011 381 days ago

I have a 8520c and I've just signed up to crackberry and seen this fb app and it looks really good but I don't know haw to download it.... Please some one help

 
 
Posted by BigRob673 Sunday, May 08, 2011 381 days ago

I would like to be able to tag a friend in a post.

 
 
Posted by manimal437 Monday, May 09, 2011 381 days ago

The original post regarding this beta (weeks ago) had a screenshot with an icon for Events. Recent screenshots and the actual beta version don't have the Events feature yet. The iPhone app does have Events. What's the hold-up, anyone know?

The biggest factor keeping me hooked to FB is the Events feature so I'm anxious to know if/when I'll be able to access my FB events without having to go to the mobile site. This app should make the mobile site obsolete but it hasn't quite done that yet.