[thisiscjay]

description:

A new software update is available for BlackBerry 4G LTE PlayBook.

version - 2.1.0.1753

effective date
October 8, 2013



impacts:

The new software update will provide the following enhancements:

Enabled personal data encryption.

Support for portrait views in Messages, Calendar and Contacts apps: changes the view to the critical information on the screen.

New BlackBerry Bridge feature allowing user to send and compose SMS using the BB Bridge app.

Bug fixes for the Kobo app, HLS videos, and Groupewise 8.0.2.

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[anon(5597702)]

Interesting! What is the OS version number after the update is performed?

[thisiscjay]

I'll try to confirm and update

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[AshDeezy]

Can you please attempt an update through desktop manager and use fiddler2 to get the Web address for the update files??? Pleeeeasssse!!!!

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[ralfyguy]

Does the SMS via Bridge only work on the 4G PlayBook?

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[Upgrayedd111]

Can you please attempt an update through desktop manager and use fiddler2 to get the Web address for the update files??? Pleeeeasssse!!!!

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I would also be thrilled if someone could do this.

[nerdydaddyo]

It's about freaking time! Already ordered my TELUS V3 Micro SIM.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[David Murray1]

Umm I have a PlayBook wifi-only and I can already send and receive SMS via BlackBerry bridge?

[thurask]

Umm I have a PlayBook wifi-only and I can already send and receive SMS via BlackBerry bridge?

SMS on Bridge has been in since 2.1.0.1526 (Feb 2013), I believe. However, I think the previous Telus OS was 2.1.0.1088 (Oct 2012).

[phoneguy427]

I have a question, I have a Z10 and a 64g Playbook. I can get BBM on the Playbook after the last bridge update, but I haven't had SMS texting on my Playbook since my 9800. How do I get SMS?

[AshDeezy]

I have a question, I have a Z10 and a 64g Playbook. I can get BBM on the Playbook after the last bridge update, but I haven't had SMS texting on my Playbook since my 9800. How do I get SMS?

SMS over bridge isn't supported with with the BB10 bridge app.

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[nerdydaddyo]

The new 4G LTE PlayBook update from TELUS claims to fix that SMS deal, but like you said, might be limited to legacy devices.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[Upgrayedd111]

Would I have to have an activate account with a Telus micro sim to download this, or could I just order any unactivated Telus micro sim off of ebay for a few bucks and be able to get this official update by plugging into the desktop manager?

[nerdydaddyo]

Micro SIM yes, active account no, Desktop Manager unnecessary. Just hook to WiFi.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[nerdydaddyo]

I think we should throw in that if a tablet is locked to a certain network, switching SIMS may not work. Myself and Ash have unlocked versions.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[Upgrayedd111]

Thanks. I purchased an unlocked version on ebay. Is there a way to verify that it's unlocked?

[nerdydaddyo]

Try putting in the SIM you have now.

I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!

[Upgrayedd111]

I don't have a micro SIM right now because I am still on my trusty 9900. I ordered the LTE model mostly for the bump in CPU speed. The Telus SIM is cheap enough so I'm just going to order one.

AshDeezy, if I am able to use Fiddler2 to get the update URL after I get the SIM, I will post it.

[AshDeezy]

I don't have a micro SIM right now because I am still on my trusty 9900. I ordered the LTE model mostly for the bump in CPU speed. The Telus SIM is cheap enough so I'm just going to order one.

AshDeezy, if I am able to use Fiddler2 to get the update URL after I get the SIM, I will post it.

Excellent, first person to get it is a hero! I've got my SIM on the way too.

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[thurask]

AshDeezy, if I am able to use Fiddler2 to get the update URL after I get the SIM, I will post it.

Make sure to enable HTTPS connections in the settings before updating.

[AshDeezy]

Make sure to enable HTTPS connections in the settings before updating.

In which settings? Desktop Manager settings? Or in Fiddler2 to be able to track HTTPS?

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[nerdydaddyo]

Rogers SIM gives you the 1753 update too. Just tried it. Worked.


I used my Z10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
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[thurask]

In which settings? Desktop Manager settings? Or in Fiddler2 to be able to track HTTPS?

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Fiddler2>Tools>Fiddler Options>HTTPS>check Capture and Decrypt.

[torcheredsole56]

Is it safe to assume this one has nothing more than a radio file over the wifi only ota update?

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[Upgrayedd111]

I just received and inserted the Telus sim. However, my playbook does not recognize it. I even went into security settings/sim card to see if an unlock code needed to be entered and just saw a picture of a sim card with a red ! next to it. This is the same as what it shows when no sim card is inserted. Does this have something to do with me currently using the leaked .1753 OS?