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05-31-12, 10:35 PM
samab

Originally Posted by diegonei

More like, the PlayBook needs access to Silverlight, which RIM won't licence, since Microsoft itself has already decided to kill Silverlight all together.

It was not a question. It was a reply to the buddy that said it didn't use Silverlight.

And it doesn't. You are looking at PC stuff --- which netflix uses silverlight. On the android side, silverlight doesn't exist (it barely exists on windows mobile).
05-31-12, 10:37 PM
diegonei

Originally Posted by samab

And it doesn't. You are looking at PC stuff --- which netflix uses silverlight. On the android side, silverlight doesn't exist (it barely exists on windows mobile).

I'm looking at the browser. I never mentioned Android to begin with (or Windows PHONE for that matter). Is that clearer now?
05-31-12, 10:48 PM
samab

Originally Posted by diegonei

I'm looking at the browser. I never mentioned Android to begin with (or Windows PHONE for that matter). Is that clearer now?

But you responded on a comment about netflix app, and I responded to that. Is that clearer now?
05-31-12, 10:49 PM

A complete waste of time. Youtube freezes the browser, bridge email still loops indefinitely. Poor RIM, where are the going? How does one do a factory reset?
05-31-12, 10:50 PM
diegonei

Originally Posted by samab

But you responded on a comment about netflix app, and I responded to that. Is that clearer now?

Did I really? Well, enough of this. Guess it's all clear enough now.

Youtube is working for me as usual on the browser. With Flash off I was getting "video not available" messages.

Originally Posted by Jamaximum

A complete waste of time. Youtube freezes the browser, bridge email still loops indefinitely. Poor RIM, where are the going? How does one do a factory reset?

Funny, everything is working just fine here. Sorry you're having problems. Did you try a second reboot (real reboot - old vol+, power buttom, vol- till you get a red ligh on the led)?

For a "debrick", plug your turned-off PB to Desktop Software and agree to update the OS.
05-31-12, 10:58 PM
h20work

Originally Posted by Jamaximum

A complete waste of time. Youtube freezes the browser, bridge email still loops indefinitely. Poor RIM, where are the going? How does one do a factory reset?

Huh? You are having all those issues? Which apps are you currently developing?
05-31-12, 11:02 PM
ekafara

Originally Posted by Jamaximum

A complete waste of time. Youtube freezes the browser, bridge email still loops indefinitely. Poor RIM, where are the going? How does one do a factory reset?

Beta is beta...
05-31-12, 11:04 PM
FSeverino

ok... so if i read this correctly then here is what we have:

Netflix - No
Skype - No
Sideloading - YES
Multi-Android Usage - YES
Stability Improvements - YES

Are those correct? and what else is added/removed or improved...

I just want sideloading and that is pretty much it. but it would be nice to know all the features in one post, like a list rather then going through 16 pgs (i only went through the last 5)
05-31-12, 11:12 PM
diegonei

I no longer have a NetFlix account so I can't test it in the browser, but yep, it seems about right.
05-31-12, 11:15 PM
wavin

One question, how to backup my data?
05-31-12, 11:16 PM
JosephRuff

what about launching multiple android apps at once? its a def improvement.

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05-31-12, 11:21 PM
h20work

Originally Posted by FSeverino

ok... so if i read this correctly then here is what we have:

Netflix - No
Skype - No
Sideloading - YES
Multi-Android Usage - YES
Stability Improvements - YES

Are those correct? and what else is added/removed or improved...

I just want sideloading and that is pretty much it. but it would be nice to know all the features in one post, like a list rather then going through 16 pgs (i only went through the last 5)

Hitting the caps lock then backspace works as a forward delete now, just like on the bb phones. Worth the upgrade just for that, at least for me it is.
05-31-12, 11:23 PM
diegonei

Originally Posted by wavin

One question, how to backup my data?

Plug the PB to Desktop Software on either a PC or a Mac.

Originally Posted by JosephRuff

what about launching multiple android apps at once? its a def improvement.

I just had Wordpress and Kindle open, each on its sweet own window. :)
05-31-12, 11:36 PM
greatwiseone

Check the other thread on PlayBook apps and Skype...there is some hints that netflix might be coming at some point...with the drm software netflix needs in os2.1
05-31-12, 11:41 PM
Hobbes2099

Tada!

Originally Posted by greatwiseone

Can any one take a screen shot of the Android multi-window multi-tasking? Still deciding whether to upgrade to the Dev Beta...

Kindle, Android's native Twitter app and IMDB side by side by side.
All work like a charm.
05-31-12, 11:47 PM
chaddeus

Visually, no much difference. I want to see if the Formula1.com live timing works on this new OS but I dont think it will work.

Performance wise, no significant difference. Its not as if you see app open at double the speed or whatsoever.

I am looking forward for new great Android app that will make use of the camera and do something cool.

- Charles
05-31-12, 11:59 PM
challa3223

Hbo go

Hbo go seems to work now. I tried use it before it froze after 3 minutes. I play it for 15 min with no issues. Has anyone else who can try Hbo go see they think it's working properly now.
06-01-12, 12:10 AM
greatwiseone

Originally Posted by Hobbes2099

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Kindle, Android's native Twitter app and IMDB side by side by side.
All work like a charm.

Awesome! Thanks. Really tempted to update now...
06-01-12, 12:21 AM
tofo17

Originally Posted by chaddeus

Visually, no much difference. I want to see if the Formula1.com live timing works on this new OS but I dont think it will work.

Performance wise, no significant difference. Its not as if you see app open at double the speed or whatsoever.

I am looking forward for new great Android app that will make use of the camera and do something cool.

- Charles

Just to let you know, Formula 1 2012 Live Timing works fine in 2.1.0.560.
06-01-12, 12:23 AM
samab

Originally Posted by diegonei

Now this doesn't bode well...

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Guess that finishing the test is already good news... It used to blow up half way through it...

It blows up half way through because it attempts more tests than the rest of the browsers.

Web Browsing and Number Crunching Performance : The Great Android Browser Face-Off 2012
06-01-12, 12:24 AM
xACiD

did everyone wipe prior to installing or just install over?

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06-01-12, 12:27 AM
QuantumFish777

consider its a beta for devs to test apps. some or many apps wont necessarily work properly.

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06-01-12, 01:07 AM
poomslike

Can i downgrade to any other versions after upgrading to 2.1 ?? And i wonder if anyone can get offline file for 2.1 Beta for more fast update ?!
06-01-12, 01:07 AM
Snuupy

Originally Posted by FSeverino

ok... so if i read this correctly then here is what we have:

Netflix - No
Skype - No
Sideloading - YES
Multi-Android Usage - YES
Stability Improvements - YES

Are those correct? and what else is added/removed or improved...

I just want sideloading and that is pretty much it. but it would be nice to know all the features in one post, like a list rather then going through 16 pgs (i only went through the last 5)

Temple Run - No.
06-01-12, 01:08 AM
greatwiseone

Any idea as to what apps aren't working?

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