BlackBerry® PlayBook™

[rat-7]

I am downloading it as I write this, I keep you posted

[JSanders Resident Expert]

Further info and details on 2.1.0.1032

New BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Update Now Available: 3 Reasons to Download

Three of the new changes:

1. Updated BlackBerry Bridge: Now you can view, respond and compose new SMS messages on their BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet when connected to a BlackBerry smartphone over Bluetooth®. You’ll also enjoy increased performance and speed of other BlackBerry Bridge functions as well. So you can do more, more efficiently. Txt away, my friends.
2. Email and PIM Enhancements: You’ve asked for it and we’ve delivered portrait support for email, calendar and contacts, giving you the option to use your tablet in either orientation to message. This will definitely come in handy for those of you who enjoy thumb typing in portrait mode like I do.
3. Improved Android Application Support: Includes Multi-Window Applications, Camera Support and In-App Payments. We all love a richer app experience, and with the improvements to the Android runtime, that’s just what you’ll get. Running the applications in separate windows allows you to multi-task between Android apps easier, and in-app payments will make it easier for you to enhance your app content. Game on!

[mike_302]

Updated... Seems to be a common problem for everyone: All Android apps won't load anymore...

Way to go RIM!

UPDATE: Waited 15 minutes and the problem seems to have fixed itself... Odd. Immediately after the update, I tried loading some Android apps and they would just stall at the BBloading screen... Tried and retried for 5 minutes. Tried again 15 minutes later and they loaded fine!

[chaosdivine]

Be aware: Filesize varies by location. Mine is 340 MB (Alberta), others can be larger or slightly smaller. I have no idea why yet. Also, this update is only for Wi-Fi versions of the PlayBook, not for LTE carrier based PlayBooks apparently as they require carrier approval.

I don't make the rules - just sharing some info I came across.

I'll add some screen captures in a minute once the update process finishes.

[knottyrope]

mine was 399 meg, restarting mine now

yeah carrier approval isnt fun, they need to train staff first before releasing it to heir customers

[chaosdivine]

I also have a new icon on my desktop: Video Store

[knottyrope]

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chaosdivine wrote:

I also have a new icon on my desktop: Video Store

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it put that on your PC?

[chaosdivine]

No on the PlayBook. I don't recall putting that there but I did put on EventSeekr (great program to find live events by the way) so I am not 100% sure I didn't do that myself but I don't recall doing it. I WAS up pretty late last night so it is entirely possible I did that. I wasn't drinking either - honest

I should have said application pane I suppose - not desktop. It's engrained in me now I guess.

[JSanders Resident Expert]

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mike_302 wrote:

UPDATE: Waited 15 minutes and the problem seems to have fixed itself... Odd. Immediately after the update, I tried loading some Android apps and they would just stall at the BBloading screen... Tried and retried for 5 minutes. Tried again 15 minutes later and they loaded fine!

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Mike, since that isn't a problem, why don't you edit your post so future viewers of this thread don't become alarmed.

[JSanders Resident Expert]

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chaosdivine wrote:

Be aware: Filesize varies by location. Mine is 340 MB (Alberta), others can be larger or slightly smaller.

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That's common.

A friend in Bangledesh, his update is 468mb.

The upgrade filesize is determined by region, languages included, applications included as well (some apps don't work in some countries).