sorry I'm too busy playing Angry Birds to care.

Instead of wasting time fighting with Dingleberry, RIM needs to get the official OS2 release out, so there wont be any need to root!

I never liked the term rooting anyway.

When 2.0.x rolls out to the consumer base, I want access to the Android Market. I have a lot of apps I paid for and not going to buy them again via BB App World.

At least this shows RIM is trying to take SOME control over their products

Patiently waiting for 2.0

I just want something smooth and easy. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.

Dingleberry, smingleberry. WTH is wrong with people who think there's usefulness or utility in all this? Dingleberry has no utility in the mass market.

What if your PlayBook hasnt been updated on the 2.0 beta since DingleBerry was released. It would all be good still right?

So I just bought a blackberry playbook under the impression I could run all of the android apps. Is there any way to do that? or do we have to wait for people to root the device again? ):

Taking revenue away from rim that would be used improve their products.

its for the best

so it's okay for the general public to find a way to exploit security holes, but it is not okay for rim to plug those holes?

lol, ummm, that - doesn't make sense, double standard, situational ethics, etc, etc...

if we can just be patient, 2.0 will simply allow us to do all the downloading of android apps we want, so, what's the point?

rim is gracious enough to bow down a bit to satisfy consumers desire for android applications in their official 2.0, but it is silly to believe rim is going to allow themselves or anybody else to continue undermining their security as well, by allowing a "dingleberry"

with that said, somebody might say, "well rim overlooked the exploit in the main os to begin with" - clearly, except the "security" rim has always been referring to with the playbook is with blackberry bridge, citrix in the enterprise, etc... this is the security that was likely certified and accepted by government, police, military, etc

now, they're focusing more on securing the main os as well. so, big deal, they're in a position where they have to listen to consumers and security oriented agencies who always use the blackberry platform, for security reasons

half the people out there probably have 3 tablets, a couple pc's, a smartphone, and a multitude of other technical wonders to distract, so, how about we just leave the playbook alone and watch other shiny screens for entertainment until 2.0 is official? think that is doable kiddies?

so enjoy your holidays, however you choose to celebrate - make sure you have fun and spread as much love as possible!

i will be curled up alone, with my blackberry and playbook, waiting for a bucket of kfc to arrive, mmmmm!!!!!

anyways, much love for xmas and new years! peace
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i heard web os is actually open source, so maybe focus on that, lmao - i got nothin'

linux is pretty cool too, lmao, but i am thinking rim isn't going to be completely free from security, unless rim decides to allow the release of maybe their own tool that could possibly allow a person the ability to put linux, android, or web os, or whatever - so long as they agree to void all ties of that playbook to an enterprise or blackberry platform altogether, i dunno - like once somebody used the tool, they could only use another OS, until they re-register it with rim for a new pin, should they ever want to have or need bb10 back, hire the dingleberry's to admin the tool, lol, i dunno

i understand why people want to root, i'm not against it, i am just trying to explain how rim will continue to plug the holes, until either security no longer matters in the world, or rim finds a solution silimar to the one i have described

i agree how rooting could be cool, i'm not that big of a corporate nerd, lol, i just don't understand how people expect rim not to plug the holes - peace

i am gonna eat chicken now and chill out, peace

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We have missing key features for the Bold 9900 and other OS7 devices along with a "Bricking" issue that has me shaking with fear every morning but instead of putting their resources on these key problems RIMM wants to make sure that a few hackers can't root their Playbook that no one gives a F*** about. They should sneak "how to" rooting instructions and "how to" get goggle apps...in every Playbook box along with a support number to help get it done....

......Merry Christmas.

bricking issue = fixed, fixable

7.1 has these mysterious "missing features", and is available, and will soon be more widely available

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RIM released the Playbook in a "crippled" state, and should not now be expending its energy trying to stop users from finding ways to use more of the tablet's potential. Particularly irksome is that without rooting the device there is no way to use the USB port for basic things like connecting a flash drive.

"In a rather clever - almost devious - manner, RIM managed to cut off access to the Android Market by disabling the Accounts & Sync functions of the Android OS that runs on the PlayBook."

These functions were never available on any of the Beta OS in the first place. You were never able to set up a google account on the beta OS.

I and many of the other OSBB members and countless others have had no issue using "dingleberry" or running the android market on the beta 2.0.0.6149.

Not discounting anybody who is blogging or who has an opinion on things, but personally make sure this is an issue across the board, which it is not.

As far as everyone else goes, the "rooting" of the device is neither here nor there. Yes, it allows the installation of Android Market, but as of now offers little else.
Security holes are inherent when programming. You can't plug them all with all the lines of code that it takes to develop an OS, you can't avoid it.
RIM is making the right choice by "plugging" any holes that are known. But as many know once a hole is discovered you will find many more. RIM is not alone with issue with security flaws. Every OS to date has and always will have issues, whether its PC, tablet or a handheld.

RIM needs work with the rooting community and develop the PlayBook further. What I mean is the external USB support that was created using a rooted PlayBook. This would help draw more interest.

some of you simply dont think. under no circumstances will rim knowingly allow the os to be compromised. after all this is the os that will eventually run the handsets. in fact breaches like this may delay BBx.

Obviously having usb support is something we need since wi-fi file sharing is not possible right? Also, its not something that RIM is not aware that their own product has the ability to support such feature, as we saw TAT mess with that capability with their arduino rig way before root was possible.

Seriously, you want to be able to customize icons?

And lastly, all android apps, as iOS apps are not good apps. I understand the issue about not wanting to purchase the same apps at another store, but you cant just walk into a Sears and walk away with a free pair of jeans because you already paid for a pair at Macy's. I'm sure all those premium apps we all want yesterday will come, your Netflix, Hulu, Skype Kindle or what have you. There is a slow but steady progress in that front as we already enjoy popular titles from Gameloft, EA, and now Rovio. I'm positive that with the recent sales, the demand for Playbook apps will be noticed.

Whats more, there are quite a few new developers who are making great apps that are not available for other platforms. Keep in mind that although QNX has been around for quite some time, the Playbook platform is still in its infancy. Its been tirelessly mentioned before, but If another product suits your immediate needs, then you are welcome to use that product. As an early adopter, I'm excited to be part of this process of discovery and growth.

I've been wrong before, but in its current state, rooting does not provide compelling enough reason to execute at this point.

Now, If you'll excuse me, I have some green pigs i need to tend to.

Could it be that 2.0 is about to be released, and RIM wants to ensure it can capture all the revenue created through app world? Keep in mind, if 2.0 is as good as it sounds I would be more than happy to pay for great quality apps. Plugging the loop hole is just RIM covering their asses. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

To be successful you need to allow rooting.

market is still working on 2.0.0.6149

Too much reporting about gaining root access to a Playbook and not enough reporting about actual features, Crackberry. You are the #1 resource for Blackberry coverage in the world by many counts. Could we have some information on the key missing features of 1.0, please? New features of 2.0? We're 2 months from 2.0, (which I don't believe for a second, but that's RIM's problem, not yours) and I'd like to get some insidery recent information about the beta. TIA.

C'mon..I love my Blackberry. I can do without all those teenager apps, waiting patiently for my Netflix, but really.. can't say enough about Bridge and that awesome keyboard, online set up for my emloyees email instead of having to deal with employees deleting their email because they installed the wrong "fart" app. If you are looking for fun, don't buy a Blackberry, looking for real work production, with multiple app use.. buy a Blackberry. One thing I don't understand..is why Blackberry won't put the Playbook in the pre-teen market. I have a bunch of boys who absolutely love the full Sega games..push that..with the graphics they are ga-ga, with an addition of a video chat app and Webex or Go to Meeting app, it would be unstoppable. I'm for good apps that make Word and Excel work with email and conferences, if it doesn't do that it is a waste of money and time. Go forward Blackberry, make it work! I like full internet versions anyway! Apps never give you full functionality, something else Blackberry should push. What do you need an app for?