Dec 28, 2011

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I used to sideload apps into my Playbook using DDPB installer, however with several OS upgrade, it seems that RIM has patch the hole in the OS. Although it is possible to install some android apps with OS 2.0, I am a bit hesitant to upgrade my OS to 2.0 for developer since I’m still using my Playbook for other apps that is not supported in OS 2.0.

Now I can smile again with DDPB Installer app updated to v1.0.8 with new UI that has been updated to be more user friendly and easier to figure out. I have not give it a try, but just grab the latest version and DIWYOR.

Sep 21, 2011

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I like the game Angry Birds so much, unfortunately the developer has not establish the official one to be played in your playbook device. Rumors said that Playbook device will be able to play Android application, that means android favourites apps will be able to be played in Playbook including the famous Angry Birds. While waiting for RIM to finalize Playbook OS to Play Android application, yo can enjoy the game by doing some small effort:

1. Set Playbook in development mode :

Goto Playbook settings >  ”Security” > Select “Development Mode” and turn it on 

             You will be asked to enter a password, make sure you remember this password (Very Important)

You will see the developer mode icon next to the orientation lock icon just below the top bezel. Select the icon which looks like a person, take a note of your Playbook’s IP address

2. Download Angrybirds app to your computer  Angry-Birds.bar

3. Make sure that you have Java Run-Time Environment Installed in your computer, If you already have it installed  skip this step. if you dont have it install from here Java RunTime

4. Download and install DDPB (Dau Den PlayBook Installer) this software helps us to install the Angry Birds app and other apps  from the Computer to your Playbook. once installed launch the application

5.  Connect your Playbook to your computer using the USB cable or Wi-Fi, When DDPB is open it will ask you for the PlayBook IP address and Password Enter those information. use Add option,  find angrybirds.bar file  or other *.bar file select it and then click install. Once the installation is complete you can disconnect your PB from the computer and also exit the developer mode.
You will find the Angry Bird Icon in PlayBook main menu, Click to launch the game. Enjoy.

Please note that this apps might not runs smoothly as in ipad, or android devices since RIM is still developing official android player