Qik now live with alpha release client for BlackBerry
One of the most frequent requests we've had from Qik fans has been for a BlackBerry client. Today we are really excited to announce our alpha release clients for the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, BlackBerry Pearl 8130, and BlackBerry Bold. BlackBerry Curve and BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 will follow soon.
UPDATE: We just got it running on Blackberry Curve 8320 (GSM only) and 8330. So, alpha opens up on these devices as well.
New to Qik? Join Qik and download the app by going to qik.com/sign_up.
Already a Qikker? On your BlackBerry, go to qik.com/dl/165 and download the file onto your device. Then after you start the app the first time, sign In with your existing Qik username and password to start streaming to your profile on Qik.
How is the alpha release of Qik different?
In this alpha release, Qik on BlackBerry works a bit differently than the other devices.
- When you start Qik, a screen is shown with just one button - Stream. Press the center button to start streaming. This will bring up the camera application and you'll be off streaming live to the web. When you are ready to stop, just press the center button again.
- Depending on the network condition, after you press stop, you may see a progress % on the top right hand corner indicating the video that is left to be sent. It is advised to wait for the stream to be completely uploaded prior to streaming again.
- In this version, the chat does not show up overlayed on the camera.
- For best performance, use BlackBerry OS 4.5 and above.
- Your BlackBerry should have a SD card and video capture should be set to the directory: SDCard/Blackberry/Videos.
- The video capturing mode should not be set to the MMS mode.
- Make sure that the TCP setting is set correctly as per the operator. For more information check here.
Let us know what you think by sending an email to blackberry@qik.com .
Comments
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October 27 at 05:10 am
Good, but so far extremely buggy on my pearl 8130. 4.5 os as requested.
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October 27 at 05:10 am
Nice. Nice. Nice! I've been waiting for this release for months. Thanks guys!
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October 27 at 05:10 am
Joshrath - can you send blackberry@qik.com an email with all the bugs you found? Would be great to look into those and see how we can improve.
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October 27 at 05:10 am
Installed QIK Alpha for Blackberry on Bold 9000(OS 4.6.0.162) No manual connection button, Pushing on streaming only records the video to memory card =(
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October 27 at 06:10 am
Hmmm .. on my BB curve, after install, when I start Qik up, I get the error: net.rim.device.api.system.WLANInfo not found...
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October 27 at 06:10 am
garryrittinger - can you send more details about the Blackberry OS version and the type of Curve you have. Please send this information to blackberry@qik.com
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October 27 at 06:10 am
garyrittinger - just checked the logs, seems like you have Blackberry 8310 running OS 4.2. We currently support OS 4.5 and above. Can you please upgrade your OS to 4.5 and give it a try?
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October 27 at 08:10 am
Tried on my blackberry Bold ( 4.6.0.147 ) , pretty buggy indeed It was difficult to close the app :-) *but* it managed to upload the video on Qik
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October 27 at 08:10 am
I was able to install Qik on my Blackberry Curve 8310 (OS 4.5) but i get an error telling me "Cant connect to the server" when i try to sign in from my device. Any suggestions?
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October 27 at 10:10 am
Looks to be working just fine on my 8320 Curve (with updated 4.5). I will try again in other Wifi spots and maybe even attempt EDGE to see how it turns out. Only Slightly annoying part is that it also records the video as well as streaming, not terrible
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October 27 at 11:10 am
I just installed it on my BB 8330 w/Sprint. The vieo won't upload. I have the camera set to save to my media card. I'm running OS 4.5.0.77. It says I am connected to the QIK network but 0% always.
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October 27 at 12:10 pm
"can't connect ot server" on the rogers bold
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October 27 at 12:10 pm
8120 OS4.5 and it works a treat what great fun
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October 27 at 12:10 pm
Does this application work thru BIS-B or it requires APN settings?
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October 27 at 12:10 pm
Nice job guys works perfect on wifi and GSM, little buggy on GSM but I will blame the carriers for that :-)
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October 27 at 01:10 pm
Installed on my 8330, v4.5.0.77 and just like "justpeg" the video records but fails to upload.
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October 27 at 01:10 pm
amazing. works good so far.
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October 27 at 01:10 pm
I've got a Curve 8300 and I was real excited to hear Qik was available for BlackBerry devices. However I was extremely disappointed to find my device is one of the ones not yet supported. :-(
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October 27 at 01:10 pm
I'm having the exact same problem as justpeg, My 83330 with Sprint running OS 4.5.0.77 won't upload the video.
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October 27 at 01:10 pm
whatre the odds of working on an 8110 running 4.5?
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