Blackbery on Black 2.5

[xphobic]

Pls don't blast me for posting this. I have read the black 2.5 thread and could not find a working solution for BB. The chef have mention that someone is cooking to make it work as its a "ball breaker" to edit it. he he i remember this is the master chef for black 2.5 words.

My question is whether anybody have got it to work.

[jasjamming]

not yet,

working progress........ on HEX editing the OS.nb that is.

walshieau is also looking at another way to hack the bbconnect executables for them to work on wm6 without HEX editing the OS.nb

only time will tell.

sit tight.

[xphobic]

not yet,

working progress........ on HEX editing the OS.nb that is.

walshieau is also looking at another way to hack the bbconnect executables for them to work on wm6 without HEX editing the OS.nb

only time will tell.

sit tight.

up this thread in case someone else ask. still sitting tight.

thanks for the trouble n effort

[kbehnia]

I wanted to thank all the chefs again for all the hard work, late hours, and answering questions on this forum.

For many of us still holding on to get the blackberry connect working on 2.5.

Anxiously waiting.

--Kia

[dhartung02]

just a friendly bump to see if anyone currently has a working solution.

Thanks everyone for their work on this!

[walshieau]

not yet... still working on it... might have found a solution... stay tunned ;)

[Taz69]

An alternative to the BB Connect could be the new BB Application suite

http://www.rim.com/news/press/2007/pr-23_04_2007-01.shtml

Apperently full BB functionality on WM6

Don't know when or how it will be released. Hopefully it will be available as a standalone package but even if it is packaged with operator's roms I expect it won't be long before it is extracted and packaged as a standalone app.

[walshieau]

An alternative to the BB Connect could be the new BB Application suite

http://www.rim.com/news/press/2007/pr-23_04_2007-01.shtml

Apperently full BB functionality on WM6

Don't know when or how it will be released. Hopefully it will be available as a standalone package but even if it is packaged with operator's roms I expect it won't be long before it is extracted and packaged as a standalone app.

not slated for release for at least 3 months... they have issues ;)

[Puckster]

Have you tried v4.0 of BB Connect for PPC?
I just installed it on my 838 Pro running Black 2.5 and it installs and seems to connect however I dont have a Blackberry sim card and i'm not sure if i have a license available for me on the BES server at my work (but i prefer Exchange push email anyway)

I posted about BB Connect 4.0 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=304973

As was downloaded from the Dopod Website it could also be locked to Dopod devices but not sure.

EDIT: I just installed the ActiveSync BBConnect Desktop Software on Vista and it was able to tell my my account on the BES server isnt configured so looks like its working OK on my Black 2.5 device and Vista Laptop.

[jasjamming]

well this fantastic news if bbconnect works based on the new version.

now i can put my focus on black 3.0 as well the customization app entitled "PIMP MY BLACK" that will be part of Black 3.0

[jaymojones]

well this fantastic news if bbconnect works based on the new version.

now i can put my focus on black 3.0 as well the customization app entitled "PIMP MY BLACK" that will be part of Black 3.0


JJ,

I can confirm that BBC v4.0 does work on Black 2.0, but it does not work on 2.5. I flashed Black 2.5 and had no success, but am currently running BBC v4.0 with Black 2.0, with no problems. Might I add that BBC v4.0 allows syncing Contacts, Calendar, Task and Notes with BES and you can now view picture attachments :D

[arnoutboer]

Trying BBC 4.0 on Black 2.5.
However no luck connecting.
However I know sometimes you need help from IT with renewed activation.
So more tomorrow and fingers crossed.

Arnout

p.s. Installation allways work. Also with the older clients. Getting connected to RIM is often the issue.

[kbehnia]

I got bbc 4.0 working on black 2.0. Seems to zip through 3G downloads. I like the bbc 4.0 ui but it enforces our IT policy regarding passwords which is awkward on hermes.

[dhartung02]

I got bbc 4.0 working on black 2.0. Seems to zip through 3G downloads. I like the bbc 4.0 ui but it enforces our IT policy regarding passwords which is awkward on hermes.

I agree, having the IT Policy automatic lock and password is very awkward and makes the 8525 very difficult to use. This was an unwelcome added feature.

Jasjamming, are you still planning on trying to fix blackberry with 2.5, or are you waiting for version 3.0.

Keep up the good work!

[xphobic]

Was wondering is this release in relation to the application suite that RIM have indicated as i see a folder with BB Browser and BB IE browser which uses the data connection from BB toconnect to internet.

The password locking thing is neat but cumbersome. I'm still trying to figure out how to get the contacts over. I'm still using WM 5 as Black 2.5 as posted by other user doesnt seem to work.

Now trying to do the installation from a hard reset PPC and see how it goes.

[pvenkat]

I don't like the password thing at all....Looks like I may have to go back to previous bbconnect to get around it. Don't want to be typing the password everytime I want to check email....it was the reason to switch to 8525 and bbconnect from my blackberry in the first place.

[evilhomer]

JJ,

I can confirm that BBC v4.0 does work on Black 2.0, but it does not work on 2.5. I flashed Black 2.5 and had no success, but am currently running BBC v4.0 with Black 2.0, with no problems. Might I add that BBC v4.0 allows syncing Contacts, Calendar, Task and Notes with BES and you can now view picture attachments :D

I love this new version of BBC! You can also do Enterprise Activation as well.

[arnoutboer]

Trying BBC 4.0 on Black 2.5.
However no luck connecting.
However I know sometimes you need help from IT with renewed activation.
So more tomorrow and fingers crossed.

Arnout

p.s. Installation allways work. Also with the older clients. Getting connected to RIM is often the issue.

Sorry.. Black 2.5 doesn't work. On black 2.0 it runs well.
JJ I would say focus on 3.0 for now and when its released focused on getting 3.0 to work with BB. Since its so close I think most of the BBC users can wait a bit longer on Black 2.0 and then move to Black 3.

Just my 2 cents,

Arnie

[moisha]

So besides the ability for our coporate Lotus Notes / BES admins to enforce policies, make me enter password every hour, shut my PPC down :eek: , enterprise activation, syncing contacts, tasks and notes and to view picture attachments what would be another appealing reason for me to upgrade from BBC 2.X ?

Have anyone tested BBC 4.0 on LVSW 0429 ROM yet ?

TIA

BBC Features comparison chart. (http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/dynamickc.do?externalId=KB04878&sliceId=SAL_Public&command=show&forward=nonthreadedKC&kcId=KB04878)

[Socarumba]

It did not work for me on the LVSW 0429 ROM, installed found server for about 5 secs said connected then dropped out.

[pnt7]

thats a bummer, I was really hoping this would work.

[gthompson75]

i believe bb connect works on black 2.0 only is due to some hex editing in the rom, as if it is a clean wm6 rom bb connect will not work. i havent set up yet but will finish seting up in the am, ill let you know how it goes.

[v12bug]

Thought I would give it a try, since being using BBC for PPC for now over 2 years now! So, flashed to Pro Black 2.5, (what a fantastic rom!), installed BBC v4 as previously posted.. and yes it does connect initially to the BES for about 5-10 seconds, getting an IP address, syncing calender etc, but then bombs out, saying 'not connected' :(
I agree the new Blackberry IT security is a bit of a pain though, having to unlock every now and again..
Anyway, I would recommend to JJ, as previously mentioned that if Black v3 is around the corner, then hopefully focus on that to see if it can run the BBC..
Keep up the great work JJ!

[jasjamming]

ok guys and gals

BBConnect will work on black 3 :)

cheers
JJ

[mchmaitilli]

when are you going to post the black 3.0?

because i really like the black 2.5,

but it was not that stable when i installed the Arabizer for Arabic language,

if you can work on the stability for midle east region it will be great,

thanks

[todd_jg]

when are you going to post the black 3.0?

because i really like the black 2.5,

but it was not that stable when i installed the Arabizer for Arabic language,

if you can work on the stability for midle east region it will be great,

thanks

Based on other posts, it should be ABOUT 3-5 more days.

That is an estimate.

[jakirkla]

ok guys and gals

BBConnect will work on black 3 :)

cheers
JJ
Awesome! Can't wait to try it out, b/c I have to have BBC for work email.

Donation coming soon.