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
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Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 update now available in Beta Zone
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.
I would like to be able to tag a friend in a post.
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
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??
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.
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.
Nice enhancements
Really nice application much netter works great on my 8520.
Thank god, I can get it on my storm now!
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?
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. :)
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.
"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?
nice, I like running betas
Working really well on my 8530!
Only things missing so far are Polls and, more importantly, Events.
works AMAZINGlY on my Tour 9630 OS 5.0.0.975 & it runs so smoothly & I love all the new UI changes & icon!!
It isn't showing up as eligible for me :'( . why is that?
cant download Fb v2 for my OS 5.0.0.681 no link on my elegible program ::((:(:(:(:(:((: plzz anyyone help meee ::(((:((:((:(:plzzz
Closer to make me not use FB on a PC... Lol!!!! Nice new features indeed!
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!
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...
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<
You have to download the program first. Then the key code is automated.
Running smooth no issues so far on my 9330 OS 6.0.0.522 Sprint..impress with the new enhancements of FB...
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.
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.
Keep up the good work.
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!!
Cool new logo for the app
Why no Facebook Events??? I have always wondered this. How are you supposed to check out Event walls, and who is/isn't attending?
Amen.
I hope RIM did something with battery drain. First version of this beta was quite battery eater ;-)
Thanks for letting us know.
Working great on my 8900, love the OS5 love.
howw?? i have same cell but cant find link on beta zone ...pplzz guide meeee :(:((:
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.
I did the PC thing and it worked.
No problems for me all done on the phone and liking the improvements!!
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!
Glad they are still supporting us OS5 peeps!!! Downloaded without issue. Kept all my previous settings intact as well! Seems smooth so far!!
can anyone extract it and create a OTA for the non beta users?
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.
Last time I check, the Beta Zone is currently not accepting new members at this time.
Thanks for reply!
been waiting for a year to get a beta invitation, but nothing yet.
for some reason it won't let me download it onto my 9630 :(
Anyone else having problems?? for OS 5.0.0.975
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 ....
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.
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 :(
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'
Thanks much man just did that and it worked
You have to agree on desktop computer, you cannot do this step on the phone.
works fine on mine 9630 with the same OS logged in on my tour facebook download work perfect
I was beginning to wonder if they were not going to make this available to BB OS 5.
Awesome...glad OS 5.0 got some luv this time!
Thanks Adam!!!
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.
double post
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.
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.
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.