BlackBerry® PlayBook™

[vader7071]

Is there a new version?  I have been checking ( v 1.0.1.1690) using the "Software Updates" and it says you currently have the latest software installed.  I have been noticing other version numbers as well, all higher than mine.

[Beebolini]

Forgot to mention - it prompted me for this update with the symbol near the top right.

I would take a screen shot, but the screen shot shortcut is not working.  That's one of the other issues I'm having, but I posted about that in a separate thread...

[kgr]

I'm having this exact same issue. On the initial update at the time of setup, it downloaded a 247MB update to 1690. That in itself took several tries. Now, several times over the past day and a half - its entire life so far - its been telling me there is a software update available - to 1690 (the same) and the size is only 4MB. Each time I proceed with it and it goes through the entire install process, prompting me to download, then install, and finally reboot. Upon boot up, the same update is available. I have tried this process on several different WiFi connections, and tethered to my 9780, and I think even to my N8.

Anyone have any ideas? Is there a way to manually wipe the OS and reload it like a BB smartphone?

Ken

[knottyrope]

to wipe

go to Settings > Security > Security Wipe, type in blackberry, and tap the Wipe Data button

[Beebolini]

Just happened yet again.  Same version.  1.0.1.1690

[Beebolini]

OK, so things have changed a bit, but same results.

This morning, the tablet was updated to version 1.0.1.1710

It took a few hours, but sure enough, the update icon appeared at the top of the screen, and offered the same version.

This is growing old.

[sf18443]

It happens if you delete an app like NFB .  Go ahead try it! Delete NFB then check for updates

[TSP001]

Beebolini and others with same problem,

Try checking for updates in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.

*Let me know if it works.

Thank You!

[Beebolini]

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sf18443 wrote:

It happens if you delete an app like NFB .  Go ahead try it! Delete NFB then check for updates

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CORRECT!  I tried deleting Slacker Radio (for the 500th time), and checked for updates.  None were available through the desktop software or the in-device Software Updates.

As soon as I deleted the NFB app though, I checked again immediately, and voila!  A new version of the software is available - same version as I had.

Wow.  This sucks.  Not only can you not HIDE apps you don't want, but the device seems to insist on re-installing them right away as soon as you delete them!

Thanks sf18443 - this is likely the cause of the problem!

So Blackberry folks.  Fix please!  Please give us the ability to nix apps like Slacker Radio that we do not want!