Android-iPhone Need BBM BlackBerry ID, How?

BlackBerry Messenger instant messaging application (BBM) in Android and iPhone still requires a personal identification number (PIN) as a means of authentication in order to send a message. The one that takes the user to obtain a PIN is to enter the BlackBerry ID account in the application of BBM.

Senior Director of Marketing Asia Pacific BlackBerry, Krishnadeep Baruah, explains, BlackBerry ID should be owned by every user who wants to use BBM.

There are two things you can do for the user sign-in using your BlackBerry ID. Here's our explanation of the BlackBerry account ID and PIN.

Transferring BlackBerry ID account

If you previously used the BlackBerry phones and BlackBerry already have an account ID, you can simply enter the account currently logged in BBM app on Android or iPhone.

By default, all contacts will be transferred to your BBM BBM on your Android device or iPhone.

In this case, when you log on BBM Android or iPhone, you will get a new PIN and barcode. This PIN will be forever attached to the BlackBerry ID account. So, nothing will change as long as you use the same BlackBerry ID.

In the meantime, your old PIN or barcode will remain attached to the BlackBerry phones.

Creating a new BlackBerry ID account

You will be able to create a new BlackBerry ID account from an Android device or iPhone. This can also be done from a PC by visiting this link.

After filling out all the requested data, you will get a PIN and a unique barcode for authentication. Keep in mind , the fuel does not use a cell phone number for authentication.

Furthermore, you can enter the BlackBerry ID on other Android device or iPhone.

If you want a list of contacts in the BlackBerry transferred to Android/iPhone, log on using your BlackBerry ID in the BlackBerry phone first.

The BlackBerry ID can only be used on one device. If a BlackBerry ID used on the two devices, one device will not be able to use BBM.

As in the case above, when you log on BBM Android or iPhone, you will get a new PIN and barcode. This PIN will be forever attached to the BlackBerry ID account. So, nothing will change as long as you use the same BlackBerry ID.

BBM for Android can be downloaded at Play Store on 21 September at 18:00 pm. While on the iPhone, the fuel can be downloaded in the App Store on September 22 at 0:01 pm. Both can be downloaded for free.

Update:After a delay of one month, finally officially re-launched BlackBerry BBM for Android and iPhone on Monday (21/10/2013). (Read : Official, BBM for Android and iPhone Can be Downloaded). Official BBM cross platform applications can be downloaded from this link to the user's link to the Android and iPhone users.

BBM cross-platform can only be run on devices that use the Android operating system version 4.0 upwards and upwards iOS 6.

I invite BBM contacts with the exact same on the BlackBerry device. Users can invite via PIN, barcode scanning, by e-mail, SMS as well.

In the early stages, BBM on Android and iPhone has standard functions to send text messages, photos, sending voice notes, and create discussion groups. You also possible to change the profile picture or status.

At a later date, do not rule out the possibility BBM for Android and iPhone will feature BBM Voice, Video, Screen Share, even Channels.

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BBM for iPad - BBM can be used in certain iPad

Already many times, confirmed that the BlackBerry application BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android and iOS platforms can not be used for tablets. Indeed, these applications can only run on devices with just the smart phone category.

"Until now, the fuel designed and focus only on smart phones, Android and iPhone. We do not plan to make it to the tablet," said Krishnadeep Baruah, Senior Director of Marketing Asia Pacific BlackBerry, at the launch of BBM cross platform some time ago in Jakarta, Indonesia.

This statement seemed to want to turn off the tablet user expectations to enjoy the application.

BlackBerry also reiterated that the FAQ page on the official website of fuel. BlackBerry writing, the application can only run on the Android 4.0 operating system to the iPhone with iOS 6 and up. Tablet device will not support the application. Really?

Apparently not. According to our experience, the application of fuel can be used on the Apple tablet, the iPad. We managed to run the application on a second-generation version of the iPad WiFi plus 3G cellular.

Is BlackBerry earlier statement regarding the use of fuel in tablet before was not true ? Is the fuel can actually be run on a tablet ?

Until now, BlackBerry is still not revise statements been disclosed previously.

However, when we observe the "Compatibility" fuel in iTunes, we discovered an interesting fact. Apparently, the application can actually run on the iPad , although not all models.

According to the information of the part, the fuel can run on all devices iPad with WiFi-equipped models support mobile networks. iPad Wifi only models do not seem to be able to run the application.

What about the user experience of your Android tablet ? Is your device can run this popular app ?

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BBM for Android - What Can be Done BBM on Android and iPhone?

After officially announced this morning, the emergence of popular instant messaging application BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) in Android and iOS just waiting for a matter of days. 

Starting Saturday, September 21 (Google Play) and Sunday, September 22 (App Store) later, Android and iPhone users can already enjoy the BBM application on each device without the need to buy a BlackBerry phone. 

Update: After a delay of one month, finally officially re-launched BlackBerry BBM for Android and iPhone on Monday (21/10/2013). (Read: Official, BBM for Android and iPhone Suda Can be Downloaded). Official BBM cross platform applications can be downloaded from this link to the user's link to the Android and iPhone users. 

Although popular, fuel is now not alone. The providers of similar services, like WhatsApp, Line, WeChat, and colleagues have helped to enliven the universe opponents instant messaging application. 

Well, what are the security features offered fuel to attract users in the heat of competition these chat applications? Here's the list as quoted from the official BlackBerry blog. 

1. "Chatting" ala BBM 

BlackBerry users would be familiar with the lowercase "D" and "R" on BBM status message indicating if it has been delivered and read. 

BBM also indicate if the other person is typing a reply message. Distinctive features of this one also brought to BBM on Android and iOS. 

2. The ability to share photos and "voice notes" 

Delivery capabilities attachment file (attachment) in the form of images or other file types is one of the features required for today's chat application. BBM was not negligent provide these functions. 

3. BBM Group up to 30 users 

BBM Groups in BBM app for Android and iOS is able to accommodate up to 30 different users. Like in BlackBerry phones, it also supports group chat and picture sharing schedule antarsesama members, also broadcasting a message to many users at once in the group alias Broadcast Message. 

4. Notification of change of status 

BBM will notify users when there are new messages, change of status, or replacement photograph Profile Picture of friends in the contact list. 

5. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) 

This is one of the uniqueness that distinguishes fuel from fellow instant messaging application. PIN used to identify users that the phone number or e-mail addresses do not have to spread out so keep privacy. 

In addition to the above features, the BlackBerry is also planning to add a number of additional functions in the BBM app on Android and the iPhone in the future. Channel One is the fuel that bridges the community with a brand or a celebrity. 

Features voice call and video call will also be present later for BBM on Android and iOS

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BBM for Android Tutorial - Much fun BBM's in Android

BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) finally actually available for mobile devices based on Android and iOS. Thus, the application can be downloaded in the Apple Apps Store and Google Play Store.

Do not want to wait a long time, we directly download the BBM app on Google Play Store. So what it's BBM on your Android device?

Finished downloading, the file is automatically installed and can be opened directly. Having successfully opened we were asked to fill in your email address to get a new pin. But if you are already registered email address, you do not have to wait long to enjoy BBM on Android.

Then you will be asked to create a new BlackBerry ID or use the existing BlackBerry ID. If you use an existing BlackBerry ID (BlackBerry ID that you used in previous BlackBerry devices), Android handset you will automatically copy all your BBM contacts, groups and other information.

After that, you will be assigned a new PIN, as well as the existing PIN on the BlackBerry device. When the menu is opened BBM, under your phone screen will appear icon 'Menu', 'Chats', 'Contacts', 'Groups', and 'Options'. While when BBM's with friends, at the bar of the screen will appear the option 'Back', 'Invite More', 'Attach', 'Send', and also 'Option'.

Interestingly, the display interface similar to the one on the BlackBerry OS 10, which uses the concept of flow. You can download swipe the screen from left to right to display a menu that consists of 'Chats', 'Contacts', 'Groups', 'Updates', and 'Invites'.

But unfortunately, communication facilities through telephone and video call BBM BBM are not in the Android version.

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BBM appearance on android and iOS - How to use BBM on Android

BlackBerry finally kept his promise. This Canadian company has been "off" one of the flagship features, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) to other platforms, namely Android and iPhone.

BBM for Android app was released in the app store Google Play Store on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, about a month late from the scheduled time. Indeed , this application can be enjoyed on Sept. 21.

When KompasTekno run this application for the first time after being installed, BBM display confirmation page e-mail first.

Users who have registered earlier in BBM.com, can directly use this application , after entering your e - mail address in the box provided.

While, for those who have not signed up, had to line up first to get access to the application. Registration is easy enough way to. Users only need to enter the e-mail address in the box provided.

When the user is concerned turn has come, the BlackBerry will send an e-mail and asked to re-confirm the user through the application of fuel.

After the turn, you will be presented with a screen "Sign In". To get into this app, BlackBerry ID is required. If you already have an account, just click the "Sign In" (click the second box on this page), then masukkkan ID along with password. Once completed , the user is able to immediately take advantage of all the features available.

If you do not have a BlackBerry ID, you can just make it through the first option on that page. The manufacturing process itself is not too difficult, simply fill out some data, such as e-mail address and password . Once done, you can go directly to the Sign In.

After the "Sign in" successful, this app will take a few minutes to do some settings. The system will move the friends of the old BlackBerry devices to Android devices.

The removal time will be different in each device. If the BlackBerry ID is entered consists of tens to hundreds of contacts, guaranteed process will be much longer, than the ID which has little contact.

While, for the new BlackBerry ID, the settings will not run long.

To understand more about BlackBerry ID.

After Log In

At the bottom, there are five buttons, which consists of Chat, Contact, and Group. Two buttons on the far right and left are used to unlock additional menu.

When the user presses the Chat button, it will show the history of the conversation that has been going on. If the Contact button is pressed, the application will display a list of contacts. Meanwhile, the Group will display a list of groups you join.

If the left button is pressed or the manual shift the screen to the right, it will come out a new bar menu. The menu consists of a chat about what is on, Contacts, Groups, Update of BBM contacts, and invitations were received or sent to add friends to your contacts list.

Meanwhile, the rightmost button will take the user to another bar menu consisting of, Help, Settings, invite a friend to BBM, chat with several people at once in a window, send a broadcast message, and start a chat.

chatting

To chat, you simply choose the friend you want to chat through your contact list or selecting start chat button located at the far right of the menu bar.

There are five buttons provided by BlackBerry in the chat screen, which again, invite other users to join the conversation, attach files, send, and a menu bar extra.

Users can enter their message in a box that reads "Enter a message". To send them, just press the Send button located in the row below the menu.

When a message is successfully sent, there will be an icon labeled the letter D (delivered). If you've read, the icon will change to R (read).

In the next box enter the message, there is a menu smileys or emoticons. This menu shaped yellow smiley face emoticon. By pressing the button, users will be confronted with a variety of distinctively BBM emoticons.

When pressing the menu bar, which is located in the bottom right corner, there are some new menu options, such as adding people to the conversation, file attachments, send, Ping, copy the conversation, and the conversation ended.

Android flavor BlackBerry 10

BlackBerry seems to really want to "move" BlackBerry 10 experience to the Android platform, through BBM for Android app. This application has a design similar to the BBM in BlackBerry 10.

In addition, the BlackBerry also carry distinctive ringtone BBM to Android devices. The ringtone can be set through the Settings menu on the far right of the menu bar. Through this setting screen, users can set the notification light . If there is a message, enter the LED light will turn on . There are several color options to choose from, such as red, white, yellow, green, blue, and others.

In this section too, you can turn off BBM icon which usually appears at the notification or at the top left of the screen.

Invite a new friend to your contact list can be done not only through PIN only. Now users can do this by using a barcode, e-mail , SMS, and NFC.

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