Facebook for BlackBerry has again been updated in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. This time is gets another small refresh as well as some much wanted features. The latest beta includes enhanced notifications, BBM integration, a touch toolbar and much more. Features of the beta include:
- Enhanced Notifications - Get Notified of ‘Likes' We've made several improvements to notifications; the first is that you'll be now be notified of polled items (that is, notifications that aren't delivered through BlackBerry® push technology), such as ‘Likes' and Event Wall posts. The notification will even tell you who and what was ‘Liked', so you'll never miss a beat in your social life. By default, polled notifications will be set to a one-hour frequency but you can check as often as you like by selecting Refresh from the Menu.
- Cross-Channel Messaging - Share Facebook Content across BlackBerry Messaging Applications
- Enhanced Integration with BlackBerry Native Apps - Building on enhanced integration with native BlackBerry smartphone apps, which was introduced with the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones v2.0 beta refresh, Facebook v2.0 now includes additional messaging options from the ‘More' button within a Profile and from the Friends list.
- In-App Error Reporting - If you haven't already downloaded the BlackBerry Feedback Tool from BlackBerry App World, you can install it through the Menu in the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones app. The BlackBerry Feedback Tool can be used to send feedback on BlackBerry smartphone features, functions and applications at any time and is currently available in English only.
- Touch Toolbar - BlackBerry smartphone users with a touch screen device will now have Compose, Reply and Delete icons located along the bottom of the device screen in the Facebook Inbox for quick and easy access to these popular features.
The latest version is available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone today. If you haven't yet registered you can do so from the link below.
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Facebook for BlackBerry v2.0 beta update features BBM Integration, Likes notifications and more
its REALLY awesome but I had to uninstall it after two days, it drained my battery on my brand new torch... I hope they get that bug dealt with and its back to this version for me! Its excellent (except for the drainage)
Nevermind. Answered my own question. If you see this link on the Facebook 2.0 home beta page disregard it's b/o http://betasite/https:/www.blalckberryxxxxxxxx...... . Click on the download tab instead to get the correct url it will look something like this; https://www.blackberry.com/beta/xxxxxx... accept the eula and click the download button at the very bottom. RIM, you make it so confusing,
having the same as most other users can't get the bbm invite or pin option
Invalid email address. Please ensure you enter a valid email.
what can i do ?
Having the paste problem much like the others, however I have tried to change my font type, I have tried copying and pasting to a memo pad, re-copying and it still won't paste the code, I have tried texting myself the entire code, even emailed myself the code again, still no luck...why won't this code paste?!?!?
Heve you tried copying smaller parts of the code at a time? Maybe you highlighted something that can't be pasted into box?
Just a suggestion, I personally had no problem pasting running OS6 on 9700
For everyone that's having trouble downloading! You cant just type the link into your browsers!
You have to:
1. Goto blackberry beta website
2. Log in
3. Click facebook 2.0 under my programs
4. CLICK ON DOWNLOAD (not the hyperlink that gives you the service error)
5. Click the OTA link
6.Scroll down to the bottom and click download!
Enjoy :)
As much as I tried I can not get my screen to show the option even with contacts I have full integration of BBM, FB and Twitter nada the screen does not look even similar. No PIN or INVITE to BBM unless that is for OS 7.
This version has stuffed my notifications up. I no longer get any sound notification from my facebook app. If i look at my screen it shows that i have an alert but absolutely no sound what so ever.
Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there a work-around?
Thanks guys!
damn! i also have this problem. i just thought i didnt hear the sound notification when there's a new notification! i also cant see the BBM integration! Arrrr B-A-D!
I've submitted feedback several times. I hope crackberry alerts RIM about this. I've sent feedback to blackberry beta but I'm sure they got right on that *sarcasm*
I'm getting "unable to find requested server" error. to download beta 4. Can't go back to old version. I uninstalled per instructions. I'm dead in the water. Was RIM's server overwhelmed? Is there an alternative url?...Anyone?..... Bueller?
BBM Integration works, but I found it working on BlackBerry Messenger. Just click and hold a contact's name, a dialog box will appear with options to choose. You can "poke" him/her directly from BBM!
A bit faster and real updated notification... :)
Worth update :)
I hate it when I don't receive a product as it's advertised. I was really looking forward to seeing BBM integration upon hearing the good news. Oh well...*sigh* :(
For all of you that are having problems downloading the application:
1. Must be running OS 6
2. Remove previously installed facebook app
3. Reboot when asked
4. Login to BlackBerry Beta service
5. Accept user agreement and install
You shouldn't have any problems. I am personally running OS 6.0.0.546 on a 9700
I found that if you're looking at a friend's contact info and you scroll to where they have their email address, this is where you can hold your optical pad or hold down on the touch screen to evoke the pop-up menu in the screen shot. From there you can "invite to BBM" but i cant see for example on friends whom i know have BlackBerry's where it shows their PIN number.
I have 5.0 and a tour
I just install it and I dont have facebook notification, you now the ones of BB, WTF with v1.9 I had them, this version was supposed to be a little bit better.
It says "Uncaught Exception Net Rim BB Facebook is not responding (process terminated)" every time I try to check a notification, etc... FAILURE! haha!
what version of os6 are you running and on what phone?...
Yeah, I have done that twice... Now, I cant get the previous version back that I had..
Any ideas.. on the error message "Uncaught Exception" After downloading and going into the app?...
did not have this problem. delete the app and reinstall after a restart to see if it pops up again
Note to Crackberry:
If you are not sure about what you are going to post as an article here please don't release it because it creates too much confusion. That's totally irresponsible of you. All the pertinent information are missing. And to top it all, the worst is it is non-existent at all.
To Crackberry users:
I guess we all have to take what's being released here with a grain of salt. Not everything has been verified. It is still recommended to check with the official webpage i.e. RIM or Blackberry.com
seriously dude! no need to bark at crackberry. i can show you a snapshot of my screen where i have that sam layout. they did not act irresposible. it does exist. the idea if beta is to explorer and give feed back. i have the pin___ option and the invite to bbm as well. what did they decieve about? i would be happy to exchange info in regards to the release as well as a snapshot. 22595cdf
well since you've got the same screenshot as crackberry's, why don't you tell us how you got it and tell crackberry to rewrite their article. until now, i am not getting close to looking like what crackberry posted.
Question to CrackBerry.
Did you photoshop this Image or is it a screenshot?
There is no reference to BBM integration in any of the BetaZone postings.
Got the software installed, got the keycode copied but it does not seem to paste. Anyone else seen this?
I can paste it to a blank message, so I know it is on the clipboard.
However, when i select paste from the installed 2.0 client, I get Invalid code!
I had the same issue and went to the Beta forums. Based on advice there, I forwarded the keycode as a txt to myself, copied the txt, and then was able to paste into the program.
i usually experience this problem everytime so what i always do is copy the code first from the browser in BB and paste it on my Memopad...then copy again and paste in the installed client
Yeah, I tried all those tricks. Memopad I had done before, but did not try the txting-to-myself before.
Neither worked. I can't even paste a 3-character code, let alone this monster.
I'll keep trying.
Figured it out!
I was using the Blackberry key to get the shortcut menu to paste. Today I instead clicked the center button and got the overlay menu and selected "Paste" and it worked!
Can someone please help me to get in the beta zone? I live in the Netherlands. Someone said something about a web proxy, but i can't figure it out.. I need a step by step instruction and a good proxy website
You need to have BBM 6 installed as BBm integration was only added in BBM 6.
It's also available in Beta Zone!
I have the latest Beta of both, still no BBM integration.
The BetaZone FB forum release notes for .29 don't make any mention of BBM integration either. I think some wires got crossed somewhere
Facebook® for BlackBerry® Smartphone Client (v2.0)
Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 includes the following new features:
"Brand-New UI
Facebook Chat
Improved News Feed
Drop-Down Navigation Grid
"Today View" of new notifications
New Profile UI and Profile Information Viewing
Ribbon View of external notifications (e.g. BBM messages)
"
The ribbon notification is the only reference I see to BBM.
Yeah i can't get the screenshot above either. I also have both the latest beta and no such integration :(
I don't see BBM integration, either. I do like being able to share a posting on Twitter, but I don't see anything related to BBM.
Is anybody having problems downloading? When I try to go to https://www.blackberry.com/beta/downloads/view/645/2541 I just get a blank page on my bb torch browser.
Help please. Z
BBM Integration seems to be missing. I'm on Torch with OS6 .600 and my BBM version is .105. Could it be a conflict? Hmmmm
Maybe it has something to do with the version on my Torch? I'm on .448..
Not integration notification here either folks. Running latest version on the Torch. What gives? Crackberry crew, give us some more info on this BBM integration and why so many of us seem to be missing this particular feature...?
Thank you.
Hello mates, I´m having a trouble registering in the beta zone, it keeps sending me the
Invalid email address. Please ensure you enter a valid email.
AndI all ready try to put my 3 email, please what can I do.
What's this stuff about integrating with BBM? I don't see anything in any of the new app's menus about BBM.
Ditto.
When you hover your friend status, click BB Menu then click 'Share' and a list of buttons (Facebook, Twitter, etc) will appear but BBM Integration is not there.
CB, please lighten us up!
nice, 2.0 is a lot better then the previous version. i never delete my installed FB app before downloading the newer ones. does it make a difference or just something to do just in case?
Overwriting the previous version (Beta .23) is a piece of cake. You won't need to enter another keycode bcoz previous keycode is already there! HTH
Great app! Loading is much faster than the previous one
Anyone else getting the "Unable to find requested server"???
I have been trying for the past 2 hours and all I get is the "Unable to find requested server".
it just keeps getting better and better!
I don't have this new bbm integration option.. But I am running 5.0 maybe that's the problem.. Sucks! But overall the improvements are great and they definitely got rid of a lot of bugs
I dont have BBM integration either! I noticed that on the BetaZone Forums the release notes for FB .29 don't mention BBM at all
How can I do that? I've updated Fb for BB V2.0 [latest update] but I couldn't do it like that.
Can you get that same screenshot posted with this article? I don't so i guess we're on the same boat.
Yeah, definitely on the same boat. There is no option about inviting or else... So it seems that there is no integration for me. Although I use 9800 Torch and OS6 meanwhile.. I just get confused!
Good job RIM ^^
just waiting to be able to upload more then one picture at a time...heck i'd even settle for just 3.
On the facebook menu when you scroll up and down !
woot more support for us touch ppl
Can someone please post the correct version of the release. In Blackberry Beta it is 2.0.0.29? And that was my old version that I is installed in my blackberry.
2.0.0.29 is what's showing up on my App Management window. I just download the Facebook with new features like integrate FB profile to contact list. So I think that's the correct version.
The new one is 2.0.0.29, the old one was .25. I totally agree with you though, I hate when CB doesn't post the version.
So if this is the correct version, where did CB got that screenshot from. Because right now if I press the middle button, what shows up are just "Switch Application" "Paste" and "Full Menu". CB please give a a little more detail because you are confusing many people. Thanks.
When did you get it? It's listed as coming out on the 24th. Did you uninstall and re-install?
I just got it now. and Yes, I removed my old version before downloading the the "supposedly" updated version.
Definitely like this build better already, although I can't find the "now includes additional messaging options from the ‘More' button within a Profile and from the Friends list."
The like notifications and event notifications is huge, you pretty much don't need to get on the site at all any more.
I think the issue is that I'm on OS5. :(
OK, how come I don't see the screen capture shown with this article in my blackberry. Is this just for the touchscreen blackberry phones?
nice!!! they actually listened to me :)
"Unable to find requested server".. Another nice move RIM!
Tim
nice dling now
as usual it's all about Beta......
Why don't you sign up, and enjoy like the rest?
I wish I could! My country is not among the ones who can sadly....:/
same here :(
So say that you're in the U.S.
Hi,
You could have easily find a workaround for this, i'm also not in the eligible country.
Just googling how to do it.
i give you the keyword, "web proxy".
Good luck.
Regards,
Hi,
can you please give me the instructions?
I have already tried several times with several web proxy websites, but I can't get it to register.
MANY thanks in advance
Readon1
Hi,
try this one :
http://webproxy.tw/
try several times if couple of first one failed.
Regards,
This app is getting better all the time!
Downloading like NOW!!
And now supports 28 languages! Including Turkish!