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With the long-awaited launch of Blackberry Messenger for Android, some folks who have never used the messaging service might be wondering how to get started. Thankfully, the friendly folks at Blackberry have taken to YouTube with a smorgasbord of help videos for those who might be a little lost. Instructions range from conducting multiple person chats to read receipts, and everything in between.
You can find the rest of them right here. There’s only one problem for most people — that long line of over 5 million people might be making it difficult for you to receive your PIN. If you’re tired of waiting and want to get started right away, there’s a workaround you can exploit:
- Open the app (download it from the Play Store and submit your email address if you haven’t already)
- Enter your e-mail address
- Click “Next”
- Force-close it by going to the app’s info page
- Relaunch the app
After that, for some odd reason, you’ll be able to set your account up, make a Blackberry ID and get your BBM PIN, and party like it’s 1999 all over again. Now, if only someone could tell me how to convince more of my friends to use Blackberry Messenger so I actually have a reason to use it…
[via CNET]
Trick doesnt work..
This is my BBM trick.
Step 1: Open Play store
Step 2: ??????
Step 3: Don’t install BBM
hilarious dude.
Excellent! Going to try it right now!
I use a Google Voice number and VOIP, will BBM allow me to send MMS to non-BBM users? Can it replace my SMS?
The workaround didn’t work :(
It worked for me at first.. And then it didn’t after reinstalling
UMMM, why do we care about BBM? This is a serious question. I never owned a Blackberry, so I don’t have a clue. What unique benefits does this offer?
none…
I don’t care for it. But all the ladies are there and there’s an established base there already.
if BBM works just as it did on my old 8900….then i may try it out. but the fact that it will be hard to get friends and family on it…..makes me not want to invest the time.
Perfect timing, I just got a Z10….though I really want a Q10:(
Had the Z10, now the Q10. It’s just amazing. If you are texting, emailing, social networking non-stop, there is no better phone. I miss the bigger screen sometimes, but 99% of the time I use my phone for messaging. And don’t forget, the Z30 is looming large….ugh decisions decisions.
Workaround didn’t work for me, running a stock, fully updated Verizon Galaxy Nexus
The app also introduces a significant amount of lag to my phone (even when just running in the background). Might have some bugs to take care of
how long should I wait on the app to relaunch for it to start working? i downloaded bbm when the leak was out back in september and setup an account then and was hoping i could just continue from there.
I know literally no one with a Blackberry any more. It’s not 2003.
Yeah, why does anyone care about bbm? I really want to know, but can’t figure it out.
The workaround didn’t work for me
Worked just fine for me. Not sure why some are having issues.
So once you get it installed…what do you do with it? Message the 3 RIM employees still using Blackberry devices?
Worked like a charm.
Sorry Blackberry, you’re dead. Wake up and smell the dirt. You’re buried and just haven’t noticed yet.
Got everything set up today, have nobody to talk to. lol
Agree with that last line… signed up, opened it… “Oh ya, i don’t know anyone that uses bbm!” *uninstall*
I know 5-6 mill people downloading it in one day seems like a small part of the world, but some people care about BBM. Just saying. So don’t criticize others for downloading it.
I set it up using that method, thanks!
Went ahead and deleted Whatsapp. I’m going to start suggesting BBM to everyone because it is better, and free forever.
Learn to set your BBM Animated Avatar on Android bbmanimated.blogspot.ca
Here’s an idea losers, don’t install it and stick with your WhatsApp, ‘Hangouts’, and the other crappiles.
to all those who say you just chat wit ppl who have BB devices den u stupid! i installed and all my friends wit androids installed and now we all chatting on BBM instead of that unsecure piece of rubbish which allows ppl to stalk you Whatsapp. so BB did a gud job
This didn’t work, how do I even get onto the info page?
Pull down the Notifications bar and hold the BBM (Connected) thingieee and it will pop out “App Info”
…2 days later and I am STILL waiting for my BBM activation email??? WTF! I have better things to do than to sit and wait for Blackberry to “bless” me with a bbm activation email. *uninstalling* goodbye, the end!!
Work around didn’t work.
Glad it’s not just me then…
I have a Galaxy S3 , I installed it , and everything …Im not the waiting list , but when I open the BBM it stays on “Setting Up BBM” and nothings happens….can anyone help me!!!!!!
Hi if any one wants to add me, here is my bbm pin 767c659d
I literally just figured something out!.. Here’s what to do… Firstly, think of an email address that you know would be well known. Something silly and ‘taken’ like [email protected] etc. In my case I used [email protected]. And as soon as I did that it said ‘Time to create your BBM ID’ I was in there in seconds!
good man!
I just did [email protected] and it worked LOL! Guys, try that out and see if it works for you. If it doesn’t, follow the above poster’s advice and see if you can think of a random email that someone else might have.
Good work. [email protected] works to skip the queue!
it worked for me…..