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BlackBerry Playbook Users

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  • #102
    Squeaky the Squirrel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭Squeaky the Squirrel


    ^^^

    http://www.facebook.com/TVPortalApp/info


  • #103
    GreenWolfe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭GreenWolfe


    Squeaky the Squirrel wrote: »
    ^^^

    http://www.facebook.com/TVPortalApp/info

    Does that work if converted for the Playbook OS? Anything bar the simplest app seems to have problems if converted for use with the Android App Player, at least that's what I find.

    EDIT: Got TVPortalApp and video player apk's (MX Player and BS Player). TVPortalApp apk will sign and deploy, neither of the video players will sign or deploy.

    EDIT EDIT: Thanks, The_B_Man for this post. The latest FilmOn and Flash player are flakey but seem to work, I haven't tested the combo for any decent length of time.


  • #104
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Has anyone managed to configure a vpn connection on their playbook?


  • #105
    Squeaky the Squirrel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭Squeaky the Squirrel


    EarthlyPangaea wrote: »
    Does that work if converted for the Playbook OS? Anything bar the simplest app seems to have problems if converted for use with the Android App Player, at least that's what I find.
    I don't know, just threw it up since I seen the list.

    Cookie will check it out.

    Jet flicks is another one.


  • #106
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Stheno wrote: »
    Has anyone managed to configure a vpn connection on their playbook?

    Vpn setup is located in settings, security, scroll to Vpn. You can only choose from a few but try generic IKEv2. I haven't tried to set one up as of yet


  • #107
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    FYI I picked up a desktop rapid charger for 8.99 in PC world today (instore but it's online too). It's my second one (use the other in work) and the 1st one cost me almost 40 euro so it's a bargain at present.


  • #108
    lindtee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,396 ✭✭✭lindtee


    cookie1977 wrote: »
    FYI I picked up a desktop rapid charger for 8.99 in PC world today (instore but it's online too). It's my second one (use the other in work) and the 1st one cost me almost 40 euro so it's a bargain at present.

    Out of stock online :( What store did you get it in? Would def head over to Mahon tomorrow to get one if they have them in stock.


  • #109
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    They had a couple more in the store. It was Jervis, Dublin


  • #110
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Hey Guys

    Getting used to Playbook, find it good so far.

    Few issues with films. Had an Archos for use on flights and played more or less everything. Sold it on and transferred over films. Mostly .avi files. Have tried to play and getting errors saying it is not supported but some of the films it will play:confused:

    Read back on thread and it did mention about codec been an issue. Any idea's of good program/app available that will allow to play?

    Otherwise good website to buy and download films for playbook?


  • #111
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    I use mediacoder for converting videos to mp4 format

    http://www.mediacoderhq.com/


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  • #112
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    cookie1977 wrote: »
    I use mediacoder for converting videos to mp4 format

    http://www.mediacoderhq.com/

    Cheers, so if I convert everything to MP4 it will play? do you use the Videos app that is included?

    I downloaded Local Media player today and it only shows the 3 MP4 files I have!!


  • #113
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    I use the included video player. My MP4's are encoded for H.264 video and AAC audio


  • #114
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Audio codecs are the main issue, it doesnt support AC3 (Dolby Digital) or DTS.

    Thankfully audio transcoding is very quick, if you know what you're doing you can leave the video untouched and it only takes a couple of minutes.


  • #115
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    cookie1977 wrote: »
    Vpn setup is located in settings, security, scroll to Vpn. You can only choose from a few but try generic IKEv2. I haven't tried to set one up as of yet

    Thanks, it's stumped me and the IT guys in my work!

    I'm well used to setting up VPNs, seems you need some sort of an app to get it done


  • #116
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Stheno wrote: »
    Thanks, it's stumped me and the IT guys in my work!

    I'm well used to setting up VPNs, seems you need some sort of an app to get it done

    Have a look here:

    http://forums.crackberry.com/playbook-apps-games-f243/tutorial-how-setup-vpn-playbook-get-blackberry-videos-music-podcast-703375/


  • #117
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Thankfully audio transcoding is very quick, if you know what you're doing you can leave the video untouched and it only takes a couple of minutes.

    Thats the problem, haven't a clue what I am doing.....:p just used to get and would always play on Archos, was handy!!!:rolleyes:

    Just need to spend some time but too lazy on a Sat nite!!:P


  • #118
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Ye, audio codec support is definitely top of my wish list for BB10.
    There's nothing more frustrating than spending ages copying over a film and forgetting to check its audio codec type, and then sitting down to watch the film only to see its not supported!!

    Does anyone know if this issue could be overcome by someone writing an app with AC3 built in, or is it just impossible to watch AC3 films on the playbook until RIM decide to include it?


  • #119
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    I presume it requires a licence for the codec so an app would not pass RIM's checks since it isn't licencing the codec either. No?


  • #120
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Hi, does anyone know if Cyanogenmod or any other team are working on Android for these?


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  • #121
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    No it's not available for the playbook and I've heard nothing about anyone working on it either.


  • #122
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Thanks Cookie.


  • #123
    jackiebrendan
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭jackiebrendan


    hi

    My playbook doesn't seem to like my internet and i keep losing connection, i have to restart the internet to get the connection again but this will last only for around half hour before the same thing happens again. I never had any problems with the internet until i got the playbook. Any ideas to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated. I've Vodafone broadband.
    Jackie


  • #124
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Delete the wifi profile from your settings on your playbook and then re add it. That should fix the issue


  • #125
    jackiebrendan
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭jackiebrendan


    Hi Cookie

    I have done this on several occasions and no joy - I did a full reset and no joy either! Any other ideas
    Thanks Jackie


  • #126
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Ok it could be a busy channel on your wifi.

    Download this:
    http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/
    And run it to see how many wifi systems are working on the same channel. Choose a channel on your router setup that's not used at all or is the least used.

    Edit
    You dont have any baby monitors running?


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  • #127
    billy few mates
    Registered Users Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭billy few mates


    Have you tried it on another WiFi network?
    A friend of mine had this with his PB, it would drop the internet connection at home but work perfectly everywhere else.it turned out that his router is incompatible with the PB, I'm not sure what kind of router he had but I'll try and find out....


  • #128
    gunnerfitzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭gunnerfitzy


    jackiebrendan wrote: »
    hi

    My playbook doesn't seem to like my internet and i keep losing connection, i have to restart the internet to get the connection again but this will last only for around half hour before the same thing happens again. I never had any problems with the internet until i got the playbook. Any ideas to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated. I've Vodafone broadband.
    Jackie

    Could be the encryption type on your WiFi. Try different encryption settings on your WiFi.

    I have the Vodafone router and I think I had similar issues with the encryption settings and my original playbook.

    I've mine at WPA-PSK now and it works fine.


  • #129
    velosolex
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭velosolex


    The USB charger is not working, the metal insert in the yellow USB plug is loose - probably due to strain while inserted, before I buy a replacement is it possible the USB socket is also damaged? Any other charger recommendations?


  • #130
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    velosolex wrote: »
    The USB charger is not working, the metal insert in the yellow USB plug is loose - probably due to strain while inserted, before I buy a replacement is it possible the USB socket is also damaged? Any other charger recommendations?
    Its a standard micro-USB connection. Standard for a reason. Any micro-USB charger will work, just get one at least 2A.

    Alternative any wall charger with a USB socket will work using the USB to micro-USB cable that came with your Playbook. Again, 2A or higher.

    If you've damaged the micro-USB socket on your playbook then you can still charge it using the official Playbook rapid-charging dock.


  • #131
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    velosolex wrote: »
    The USB charger is not working, the metal insert in the yellow USB plug is loose - probably due to strain while inserted, before I buy a replacement is it possible the USB socket is also damaged? Any other charger recommendations?

    are you able to transfer files with your cable to it?


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  • #132
    JoeyJJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,663 ✭✭✭JoeyJJ


    I had issues with charging previously which meant I had to get the playbook replaced, however there was nothing loose.

    Lately I am having issue sideloading on windows 8, need to do some more investigation.


  • #133
    velosolex
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭velosolex


    cookie1977 wrote: »
    are you able to transfer files with your cable to it?
    No have not transferred any files as Playbook battery flat! I will try with a std 2A USB charger. Where is best to buy desk rapid charger?


  • #134
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Thread moved and stickied :)

    Nick

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    My Irish Callcards site



  • #135
    ra0044
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭ra0044


    Hi

    Have just bought a playbook and am finding it really good.

    The only issue I have is with my outgoing smtp server. The playbook won't accept my iol.ie server settings that work ok on my phone and laptop. Can anyone help?

    Also does anyone know where I can get decent accessories in Dublin other than pc world ideally a stand charger and bluetooth keyboard.

    Many thanks


  • #136
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    PC world were selling the paid charge/stand for 8.99 there a while ago. it's gone now but it might be back. Maybe ask Declan the MD (shock horror, scrap that sad to say he's left the company but their reps are still on boards) over on Talk to Currys/PCWorld.

    You could also try amazon.co.uk for accessories.

    Re the email address. Use your networks smtp setting. What network are you connecting the playbook to?


  • #137
    ra0044
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭ra0044


    Thanks for the reply,

    I am connecting it to my upc broadband using the same settings as my laptop but so far no luck.


  • #138
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    ra0044 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply,

    I am connecting it to my upc broadband using the same settings as my laptop but so far no luck.

    I think you need to use UPC's outgoing mail server:

    smtp.upcmail.ie

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=61702780


  • #139
    ra0044
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭ra0044


    velosolex wrote: »
    No have not transferred any files as Playbook battery flat! I will try with a std 2A USB charger. Where is best to buy desk rapid charger?


    Thanks

    Will take a look later when I get home although I think thats what I was using. Oh well


  • #140
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭The_B_Man


    Is there a thread for the best android tablet apps that can be sideloaded on this?
    Its gonna be a long 6 months waitin for BB10 and some decent apps, so I think I'll stick some decent android apps on.


  • #141
    velosolex
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭velosolex


    I bought a Lidl 3 pin socket extension lead which also has two USB charging ports rated at 5v 2.1 amps, my Playbook or Nokia N8 will not charge when connected to this extension lead with a USB to micro USB cable, but my Bluetooth headphones with a mini USB do charge. I have tried the same micro USB cable in a Samsung USB phone charger and although I have not connected the Playbook, the Nokia dose charge. Any ideas?


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  • #142
    GreenWolfe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭GreenWolfe


    velosolex wrote: »
    I bought a Lidl 3 pin socket extension lead which also has two USB charging ports rated at 5v 2.1 amps, my Playbook or Nokia N8 will not charge when connected to this extension lead with a USB to micro USB cable, but my Bluetooth headphones with a mini USB do charge. I have tried the same micro USB cable in a Samsung USB phone charger and although I have not connected the Playbook, the Nokia dose charge. Any ideas?

    What's the make and model? That maximum current rating may be split across multiple ports.


  • #143
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    I got a playbook yesterday in PC world. It took a while to get it working with window 8. I had to enable .net in windows features and reconnect. I'm not loving the desktop software but it does the job. I haven't had much time to play with it. I've noticed that it doesn't charge of my PC, although that's no shocker as my wife's ipad mini doesn't either. Is it possible to have the playbook on the mains charger and have it sync via bluetooth? I can imagine that if I was converting a chunk of movies for the PB that battery would be quite drained by the time a load of movies come over.

    Is it possible to get the accuweather app to display temperature in Celsius?
    I like the way there is a flashing LED when there is a new message.

    Any way of streaming video from my htpc like air video on the ipad?

    cheers!


  • #144
    GreenWolfe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭GreenWolfe


    danger_mouse_tm wrote: »
    I got a playbook yesterday in PC world. It took a while to get it working with window 8. I had to enable .net in windows features and reconnect. I'm not loving the desktop software but it does the job. I haven't had much time to play with it. I've noticed that it doesn't charge of my PC, although that's no shocker as my wife's ipad mini doesn't either. Is it possible to have the playbook on the mains charger and have it sync via bluetooth? I can imagine that if I was converting a chunk of movies for the PB that battery would be quite drained by the time a load of movies come over.

    Is it possible to get the accuweather app to display temperature in Celsius?
    I like the way there is a flashing LED when there is a new message.

    Any way of streaming video from my htpc like air video on the ipad?

    cheers!

    In the built-in weather app, swipe from the top bezel down. Tap the gear icon and you'll see the Fahrenheit/Celsius switch. Navigation around the OS depends on gestures, have a look at this.

    The gestures take a little time to get used to, but once you get the hang of them they'll be second nature.

    I rarely use the desktop software, but I definitely wouldn't recommend copying movies over bluetooth (if I've read your post correctly). You can transfer files over WiFi, have a look at this.


  • #145
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Wifi sharing can be slow if the wifi is heavily used and not wireless N but you can copy files without the Desktop software. Under settings, sharing and enable file sharing.

    Then all you've got to do is plug in the device and after a couple of seconds it'll appear in windows explorer as another hard drive. You can then copy files into the relevant folder (videos, documents etc...)

    Also print to go is great for sending any type of document directly to your playbook quickly and easily.


  • #146
    velosolex
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭velosolex


    EarthlyPangaea wrote: »
    What's the make and model? That maximum current rating may be split across multiple ports.
    Lidl "Powerfix desk power outlet strip" S/N 5012 IE. You could be correct that the 2.1 amps are divided over the two USB sockets but the Nokia N8 surely should charge! Just noticed another post, I did not know that windows will run on the Playbook, how do I load it?


  • #147
    Ceekay
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Ceekay


    I'm sure someone can answer this very quickly. My daughter has a Blackberry 64gb tablet. An external keyboard with a micro usb connection arrived this morning but when she connected to her Blackberry it dosen't seem to work. Does something need to be enabled? I've tried it with a different sort of tablet and the keyboard is working ok.


  • #148
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    Ceekay wrote: »
    I'm sure someone can answer this very quickly. My daughter has a Blackberry 64gb tablet. An external keyboard with a micro usb connection arrived this morning but when she connected to her Blackberry it dosen't seem to work. Does something need to be enabled? I've tried it with a different sort of tablet and the keyboard is working ok.

    I don't think this is possible through micro usb as the device does not support this I'm afraid.


  • #149
    Ceekay
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Ceekay


    cookie1977 wrote: »
    I don't think this is possible through micro usb as the device does not support this I'm afraid.
    Thanks very much for your quick reply. Would I be right to assume so...that a Bluetooth keyboard would be the only way to go?


  • #150
    ra0044
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭ra0044


    hi

    I bought a bluetooth keyboard from amazon for about €15 that works well. Cant seem to fnd the model i have on there ebsite but i assume they all work via bluetooth.


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  • #151
    cookie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    As ra0044 said, bluetooth devices should work fine


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