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A new version of Kik for BlackBerry is out but we're not allowed to tell you that, keep it a secret!

By Bla1ze on 29 Sep 2011 03:53 pm
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Well, it's been quite a while since we've last heard from Kik on the BlackBerry front. But now, a new super secret build has popped up and unlike the last time this news was passed around -- this time, it REALLY is a new and improved build. Push is indeed working fine but it's not making use of RIM's push services, instead it's opening a connection to Kik's servers to get the message out and you'll find a new UI within the app and for the most part, it appears to also be compatible with BlackBerry 7 devices.

We'll leave it up to you all if you wish to proceed in downloading it, Kik has gone ahead and addressed the issue with it scanning your address book so that it now asks permission first, which you can decline. That of course, was seemingly RIM's biggest complaint about the app when it was removed from BlackBerry App World.

One other thing to note, is that the app is not signed by RIM so it will ask your permission to basically do anything. That includes accessing the web, changing your profile pic and more. Act fast, I have a feeling Kik may not keep the link alive long.

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djtrent04101

Receiving 907 Invalid Jar error on my Torch 9800. I've emailed them.

Shawn BB

Same for me. Torch 9800.

jdesignz

Offline installer here

http://bit.ly/n2V546

Shawn BB

Worked like a charm. Thanks.

sLiCkyWoRm#IM

downloading - will post updates after installation

Locrian_Mode

my torch 8900 just went into the endless reboot cycle. fixing that now I hope

luqman24

Oh shits, that's bad news. Happened to me before I got the 9810 and DM or App loader wouldn't detect my 9800, had no choice but to get it replaced. Good luck.

wong5185

downloaded and installed with no problem on bold 9900. working fine.

gdabaez

I was able to download it to my 9650, let the testing (abuse) begin.

TFancher

Wow.. Storm / Storm2 not supported?? My phone is slowly becoming a Smart paper weight.

nls

not so slowly (;_;)

CC_HangGlyder

I'm a Storm2 user - the Storm models don't show up as list of devices at http://m.kik.com, but if you select your phone model as the 9800 the installer proceeds. Got it running on my phone with no problems.

jonathon.94

So basically this is like a cross platform BBM?

markvonk

Why would you want to install this piece of malware anyway?

TomCanuck

What the eff is this crap. No ringer profile integration? What a bloody waste of my time. Shame on you Bla1ze... Shame on you.

Bla1ze

"We'll leave it up to you all if you wish to proceed in downloading it"

Don't bame me for your choices, besides -- your issue is with Kik, not me. I never NOT included ringtone integration. :P

TomCanuck

Oh you lol. I just assumed you wouldn't post about something that misses such a basic (and needed) feature for an I.M. client.
.... ahh who'm I kidding. I can't stay mad at you

*EDIT*
silly me tried to use hearts in my first post of this -_-

Bla1ze

Haha! S'ok.. we'll hug it out. <3

TomCanuck

How come you can do that heart? :( I tried and the site stripped them out..

*EDIT*
HA! Decided to not be lazy ... <3

djghettoredneck

If it got groups I would drop GroupMe in a second. I wouldn't even mind that it doesn't send pics on the BlackBerry version to get groups.

nuke_q7

Can someone please explain to me what's the hype with kik? I just downloaded it and it's nothing special. To me WhatsApp is a much better app!

bairon85

A lot more people use Kik and I believe WhatsApp is a paid app on iOS, at least it was when I got it for my iPod Touch.

p_the_capo

It seems to work fine on my Torch, I can't do much testing though, I haven't got any contacts on it.

I'm going to try and get all my friends on it because I hate the UI on Whatsapp.

I think the mentioned adding group messaging to it, which will be very useful.

bluemax413

Any chance you can post the COD if you have the 9800?

p_the_capo

I'll be honest, I don't know how to do that but, this is the link I downloaded the file from...

http://www.kik.com/jme/clickthru.php?s=shhh

You can also try...

http://mybbota.com/download.php?id=5515

...Its an old build for the 9700, but I have been using it on my Torch until yesterday. I actually think it looks a bit better because everything seems to be massive in the latest beta.

hjkimbrian

thanks! now i have two options for using Kik!

mas90guru

As I recall Kik was founded by some of the same folks who worked on BBM

freestyl101

That is true. Well just one guy

juiceee

Doesn't work on BIS! It sucks up internet data. Gah they should fix this.

AndresMor

If doesn't work on Bis there's no reason to use it :(

MattDub22

Mine is working fine with BIS.

BB_Bmore

ummmmm.....No, ill pass, A wise women once said: "BBM fo life YO!"

vel4769

Another IM to communicate via others OS platforms. Not everyone has a BB. Many members of my family on other os use it and they like the fact that kik reminds them of BBM. They miss BBM but refuse to come back to BlackBerry just for BBM. Choice is a good thing people even if we disagree with them.

antikorr

It says 'couldn't connect' when I try to register new account. And then it suggests to check if I have a data connection, which I do.

No KiK for me so far. ;(

Using Bold 9900 in Russia.

paulomalley

You just need to change your TCP/IP Settings... KIK does not use BIS or BES...

antikorr

Oh, sheesh! Thanks a lot for the tip, mate!

antikorr

Nope! Changed TCP/IP settings to my standard provider's ones but the same error appears. Still couldn't connect. Crap! :/

jdesignz

Roses are red, violets are blue. Kik messenger is sweet, and I am not very good at poetry.
Offline installer here

http://bit.ly/n2V546

hjkimbrian

Thanks, installation went great!

Morbium

Installed it and it proceeded to freeze my Torch 9800 up, and then gave me java errors. Rebooted my phone to see if that fixed things up, and same problem happened again after trying to connect to find friends, and also froze up my browser.

Deleting it till some fixes are ... well.... fixed.

kendabeatz

Great maintenance for speedy deliveries as always...BUT
no notification integration with blackberry notification system?
no badges? just an annoying iphone-like-notification-pop-up? this is disappointing

kazmi

Downloaded on my wife's Torch 9800 - it's sapping the battery pretty bad....back to whatsapp we go!

shannon_au#cb

it drained by battery ... a lot

TorrieB

I just downloaded and installed on my 9670. I'm asking my friend with an iPhone to test it with me...if this works HOORAY! My DD has an Android phone and most of my friends have iPhones.

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