A BlackBerry Dev Alpha user? Well today is your lucky day. Our friends over BlackBerryOS leaked another full version of the OS that is very similar to latest release updates for the LTE enabled models. Remember to always be careful when you upgrading your device as we are NOT responsible if it bricks , burns or destroys itself. Download the OS here Via: BlackBerr... »
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha users will get to update to a new OS today. RIM has officially released OS 10.0.09.2320 for developers. The update is available OTA and also on the official update page. No word on what is available in this update. If you find anything new, be sure to let us know in the comments. Devs, get to downloading! via CB »
To follow along with the new BlackBerry 10 Gold SDK, RIM has released an update to the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha. The new update version 10.0.9.1675 brings the following fixed issues: In some instances, if you connected your BlackBerry device to another device using an HDMI cable, the audio did not behave as expected. If you changed your mobile network settings so that your device connected to a 2G ... »
Developers now have access to download OS 10.0.9.1103 for their BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha devices. The includes bug fixes, but also an important update for Web developers as the BlackBerry WebWorks HTML5 tools have been updated to offer more functionality and to draw closer to parity with Native tools. »
During BlackBerry Jam Asia, Research In Motion announced a big update for developers. RIM will be opening up the Dev Alpha program to include a Dev Alpha C, which will be a physical keyboard device. Here’s the updates from Jam Asia. BlackBerry 10 Developer Program updated BlackBerry Dev Alpha program expands to include a BlackBerry Dev Alpha C test device for developers who want to test appl... »
When we were at BlackBerry Jam Americas we did the first BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha A to B comparison. In our comparison video we found that the Dev Alpha B was considerably faster than the A. Though, RIM had no comment as to if the B had upgraded hardware. Today, RIM announced on their Inside BlackBerry DevBlog confirmed specs of both the Dev A and B developer devices. Check them out the compare the... »
If you experienced any difficulties updating or reloading the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device Software using the standard methods, RIM has offered a new way to update. Follow the steps below: Download the Dev Alpha Autoloader 10.0.09.388 (Windows). Turn off your BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device. Run the file Autoload-DevAlpha-10.0.09.388.exe. When prompt shows “Connecting to Bootrom”, connect your Bl... »
S4BB let us know they’ve released a new update for our first BlackBerry 10 game; Tiles! The new update consists of bug fixes and we’ve updated the icon conform the updated BlackBerry 10 UI guidelines. Tiles is a challenging game that will keep you busy for hours. The objective is to clear the field with as little moves as possible. Connected tiles with the same color will be removed w... »
If the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha A and B devices are of any insight into the final BlackBerry 10 production unit, the BlackBerry ‘BB’ logo might be placed in the middle of the phone. You can see this in action in the photo above. In my opinion, that is a terrible spot for the ‘BB’ logo. When you’re walking around on a phone call, no one will see the ‘BB’ log... »
Many developers have been wondering how the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha A differs from the new Dev Alpha B. Aside from the external cosmetic changes, RIM says the internal components are the same. The only reason for the Dev Alpha B is they had to produce further devices once the demand for the A exploded. Nevertheless, we had to find out for ourselves so we took to a good battle of the A versus B. Do... »
While at BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012 we got to go hands-on with the new BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha B. The device is essentially the same as the first BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, as far as internals go. However, as you can see from the video, the Dev Alpha B has a different ornamental design. The Dev Alpha B also has a removable battery, unlike the original Dev Alpha. In this video the BlackBerry 10 Dev... »
Last week we told you about an issue developers were facing with their BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha devices. Some where, somebody at RIM forgot about the Mayan calendar they created for the Dev Alpha program. That is, many Dev Alpha devices started to ‘end’ their own life cycle. However, in a forums post, RIM acknowledges it was merely a bug and gives a simple solution. Here’s what RI... »
There seems to be an odd bug affecting nearly all BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha devices. Upon rebooting the device, you’re met with a screen stating “Thank you for participating! The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device program has ended. For details on what to do next, please visit developer.BlackBerry.com.” Of course, this has to be a fluke, right? There’s no way RIM could have cut t... »
Research In Motion has started pushing out OS 10.0.6.545 to the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha devices. We’re not sure what is in the new update, but will update this post accordingly. You can view how to get the new update by visiting the Dev Alpha device software page. Developing… This version offers support for new languages, BlackBerry Bridge updates and Multi-media enhancements. Thanks M... »
Ever want to write your own BlackBerry 10 app and have it in App World but even the sight of code makes you think Chinese would be easier to learn? Have no fear, it is easy! App development does not require years of coding experience (even though it helps a lot). Ready to go? You’ll have your own fluid, native, Cascades app running in no time (and for free too)! INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR PC USERS O... »
Yesterday, Research In Motion released an OS update to the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha. While some were struggling with problems getting the new update installed, others were lucky enough to begin playing with the update and finding out all of the new features. One feature stuck out, a voice command function with an operator whose voice sounded terrifyingly similar to Siri. Could RIM be using the same... »
Today RIM released an update to the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha, which was met with many problems. Many users couldn’t even get access to the download. Nonetheless, a work-a-round has been found for windows users: Close Desktop Manger Navigate to the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Research In Motion\AppLoader (32-bit) or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Researc... »
*UPDATE* – It looks like RIM is rolling out OS version 10.0.6.386 now. Developers! At last, RIM has finally pushed out an update to the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha. The new update brings it to OS version 10.0.6.361. In order to update to the latest OS, you will have to connect to a computer and use the latest BlackBerry Desktop Manager (7.1). After that, follow the rest of the instructions. Down... »
What a beauty. We have heard there were white BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha’s floating around, but have never seen one until now. Recently, I have become a pretty big fan of white electronic devices (really wish there was a white Bold 9930!). Nevertheless, it is interesting to examine the white Dev Alpha and it’ coloring. Should the metal bezel been made white too? Or, do you like the black ... »
If you’re like me (and the rest of us here at N4BB) you probably loaded up as many apps, games, etc. to you BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha. You may have even taken the PlayBook OS 2.0 native files and loaded them up. What you may have found was that while the native apps worked they were proportioned on the screen incorrectly. Nevertheless, we’ve discovered that by loading up the new OS 2.1 n... »
