[Bilzac]

Hey folks,

So I ran into a couple issues after upgrading my z10 phone to 10.2 particularly regarding BBM. I had the BBM Beta Channels and noticed certain features like actionable notifications and theme selection were not working for me. I personally valued those features more than what is available in the beta so I wanted to get rid of BBM Channels Beta. The main problem I ran into was in the forums and help, all solutions were essentially to re-install the OS on the phone. I am not particular fan of the process - so I tried a different route and it worked. Figured I'd share it. Here is what I did:

1. Remove BlackBerry Beta Zone Software (This might be optional, but I did this as a precaution before I started)
2. Go to appworld.blackberry.com - look for BBM and click download.
This step downgrades you to the BBM version 10.1 - it will open up a BlackBerry App World on your phone and start the download/install
After this you have now downgraded your BBM - but it isnt the version that got shipped with 10.2 so toast notifications work but they aren't actionable. There aren't any theme options either.
3. Go to Settings > Software Updates > Check for Updates
This step checks if your phone is upto date, what it'll notice is that your 'applications' are not - so it'll provide you with a 10 MB update.

Once you've downloaded the update BBM would be at the version that ships with 10.2. So features such as actionable notifications and theme settings are now available to you.

These steps worked for me. I have a Z10 with Fido fwiw.

Please try this at your own risk

Anyways hope this helps any of those people who want to downgrade.
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[Uzi]

Or you can sideload the bbm bar file from os 10.2

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[hamsterwheel]

Thanks for posting. You could also sideload the BBM bar that came with the newer OS. But this is an option for those that don't want to do that.

[kendrick272]

For me, I am unable to download from appworld. It says not available for my device

[Spawn12]

Thanks for posting. You could also sideload the BBM bar that came with the newer OS. But this is an option for those that don't want to do that.

Hamster could you please link me to the BBM bar file that you mentioned??. Would like to have the theme options but i suppose putting channels back on will render the theme options null if im reading correctly??

[Uzi]

Hamster could you please link me to the BBM bar file that you mentioned??. Would like to have the theme options but i suppose putting channels back on will render the theme options null if im reading correctly??

Here you go bro..
https://mega.co.nz/#!XBcj1KRT!ZKIrWn...0MOdpc8z58E9HQ

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[Spawn12]

Here you go bro..
https://mega.co.nz/#!XBcj1KRT!ZKIrWn...0MOdpc8z58E9HQ

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Thanks my friend :-). Dark theme now available.

But loading up channels will disable it...oh well just have to wait for BBM channels to become official...hopefully soon.

[LamarStarr]

so the benefit of using this bbm vs the one in the OP?

[LamarStarr]

I did this and made my phone and BBM glitchy AF. im gonna update now as per step 3.. hope this helps

[SharonRD]

Thanks my friend :-). Dark theme now available.

But loading up channels will disable it...oh well just have to wait for BBM channels to become official...hopefully soon.

Heard any news on when BBM Channels may come out officially? Really looking forward to having channels.

[LamarStarr]

I don't think for a while. Possibly with 10.2.1

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[SharonRD]

Ahh, dang. I was hoping somebody would say very soon (instead of "coming soon"), but guess I can be patient for a bit longer. lol

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[bubbbab]

So when I go to app world and Bbm it only options opening the app not downloading

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[LamarStarr]

Awesome. This fixed all my issues. Thanks OP

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[bubbbab]

Awesome. This fixed all my issues. Thanks OP

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When you went to app world you were able to download Bbm? For me it only showed "open" I assume because I already had it installed.

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[dsaynt]

Hello. Thanks for the info. However after deleting the Blackberry Beta app, I went to AppWorld but found out that it was not showing me the option to upgrade but for open. I could not even delete it for the purpose of installing it again. Any help would be required. Kindly note that I am not confortable with the loading of Bar files. Thanks in advance

[bubbbab]

Same for me. It only allows me to open not download.

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[q8buckeye]

For me it says "unavailable for this device"

Q10

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[unique_edwards]

Why won't the sidebar link open on my phone?

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[jstirtzinger]

Why won't the sidebar link open on my phone?

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You have to install it with the Chrome side load extension tool. Go to the Android side load forum here on Crackberry for instructions.

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[Loppizzle]

Hey folks,

So I ran into a couple issues after upgrading my z10 phone to 10.2 particularly regarding BBM. I had the BBM Beta Channels and noticed certain features like actionable notifications and theme selection were not working for me. I personally valued those features more than what is available in the beta so I wanted to get rid of BBM Channels Beta. The main problem I ran into was in the forums and help, all solutions were essentially to re-install the OS on the phone. I am not particular fan of the process - so I tried a different route and it worked. Figured I'd share it. Here is what I did:

1. Remove BlackBerry Beta Zone Software (This might be optional, but I did this as a precaution before I started)
2. Go to appworld.blackberry.com - look for BBM and click download.
This step downgrades you to the BBM version 10.1 - it will open up a BlackBerry App World on your phone and start the download/install
After this you have now downgraded your BBM - but it isnt the version that got shipped with 10.2 so toast notifications work but they aren't actionable. There aren't any theme options either.
3. Go to Settings > Software Updates > Check for Updates
This step checks if your phone is upto date, what it'll notice is that your 'applications' are not - so it'll provide you with a 10 MB update.

Once you've downloaded the update BBM would be at the version that ships with 10.2. So features such as actionable notifications and theme settings are now available to you.

These steps worked for me. I have a Z10 with Fido fwiw.

Please try this at your own risk

Anyways hope this helps any of those people who want to downgrade.
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I cam across this problem with the official 10.2 update and BBM channels... what seems to be working around the forums is a good lo' fashion battery pull...

What you do it pul out your battery, as well as SD and SIM cards and leave the device for about 20 to 30 minutes. Worked for me and I have BBM channels still installed, i think most people should try this before doing anything... hope this helps

Posted via my Z10... at your girls house!

[unique_edwards]

I have a Z10 too and I'll trying what you suggested

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[unique_edwards]

It did not work for me I give up until there is an update for bbm

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[jlaros]

Ive been looking for this solution for a couple weeks. I thank you very much, it worked great for me
Thank you

[Loppizzle]

Ive been looking for this solution for a couple weeks. I thank you very much, it worked great for me
Thank you

No problem

I've seen a lot of other forums that talk about this issue, and this seems to work for most people. For anyone else I guess try it again and again it sooner or later it should work :P

Good Luck

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