BlackBerry® World™ Development

[Innovatology]

There seems to be an issue installing apps on Z10 with retail firmware. We've had a few complaints stating that the app doesn't start, the splash screen isn't displayed, or exits during splash screen. Removing and reinstalling the app from BBW seems to fix the problem.

Of course it could be a bug in our app which doesn't occur after a fresh install (e.g. a bug loading settings), but as the splash screen doesn't even show for some users, my first avenue of investigation would be a damaged install...

Any similar experiences?

[QuiteSimple]

I've seen similar behavior when installing Android apps (although your is not an Android one), especially Android apps that require some permissions. IMO the permissions screen (which is pushed by the OS) interferes in some cases with the app UI.

[xxslxx]

Have had this happen with a couple of apps now - how do I remove / delete them from app world so I can try re-downloading?

[jtegen]

Same here. I've seen it with a few apps as well. Click on it, and then nothing. Reinstalling the app sometimes helps.

We've also been getting a fair number of emails saying that people are getting network issues from BBW on the installation of some apps. Restarting the device does not seem to do anything.

[xxslxx]

can't even try reinstalling them; they just show as downloading and hitting the pause button has no effect, nor does restarting

[Innovatology]

Heard back from one of my contacts at BB:

"Apparently a known issue, a result of a bug in the OS (not so much BlackBerry World). Next release of the OS should properly handle this scenario."

[xxslxx]

This needs to be rectified immediately together with a number of "known issues " and use these as an opportunity to regain trust in the brand - BlackBerry must demonstrate its ability to lead through excellent service and rapid response to improve that service whenever it is found lacking!

[jtegen]

Agree. I am getting a lot of hate email because of this, but at least I have a template response saying it is a App World / OS issue and not our app problem.

Something like this should push a patch out right away.

[agaripian]

THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP! 

All my customers are sending me hate mail and telling my application is **bleep** due to this issue. 

Blackberry forum moderators please respond to this thread. Indicating the issue will be resolved in the next update.  And please let us know if there are any work arround or fixes I can add to my application. 

[Innovatology]

We've decided to bite the bullet and temporarily remove our BB10 version from sale until this issue is resolved.