BlackBerry + Android, and thank you DDPB Installer

October 20, 2011 |

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In my previous post on the subject, I covered how to install Android Player on your BlackBerry!  Well, now you don’t have to!

Step 1 – Backup your PlayBook.  Because if something goes wrong, you will be happy you did!

Java Development Kit

Java Development Kit

Step 2 – Download and install the appropriate JDK below

Note:  You must use the right version for your system or the installer will fail to work.

Side-Loader Application, this will let you add APK’s and BAR files

Step 3 – Install DDPB Installer 1.0.7

> Download: DDPB Installer1.0.7.msi (Link fixed)

Step 4 – On your PlayBook, go into options – Security – Development Mode.  Turn Development mode on

Step 5 – Plug in your BlackBerry PlayBook using your USB cable to the PC.

Step 6 – Start installing BAR files using DDPB Installer!

For more information on the DDPB Installer visit this link.

Need some BAR files that were former Android packages?  Check this link or this link (which has a ton).

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  3. BlackBerry PlayBook – Getting Started with Side-Loading Apps
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