New Yahoo! and Google Talk IM Clients Available For BlackBerry

Roger
#3. October 25th, 2007, at 9:41 AM.

I installed the new Yahoo Messenger over my old version, and now the Icon has dissapeared. There’s no way to access the program. It shows as being installed properly, and I even re-installed it, but I can’t get an Icon! Anyone else have the same issue?

Eric
#4. October 25th, 2007, at 11:06 AM.

Looks like the Yahoo client will now let you chat with your MS Messenger friends (just like the desktop version has let you do). It looks like both the Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger clients got some nice upgrades.

Eric
#5. October 25th, 2007, at 11:07 AM.

Just an fyi: I uninstalled both clients and rebooted before installing the new versions. Seemed like a safer idea to me. I am using an 8703.

Stinsonddog
#7. October 25th, 2007, at 3:41 PM.

Appears that the YM won’t work on ATT. Maybe new service books are needed which aren’t pushed to the ATT devices.

Victor
#9. October 26th, 2007, at 8:07 AM.

Hi

I have the same problem like Roger (no 3): I have installed the new version of YM and I can not find it on my desktop. And is not hidden.

Can anyone provide a link to where I can download the previous version of YM? Or can anyone provide a solution for this new version of YM?

I am using 8700.

Best regards

Dave
#10. October 26th, 2007, at 11:25 AM.

To those having the problems with YIM… it appears the new version only works with 4.2 devices! Bummer as I too already downloaded and installed it and lost my YIM icon. Way to go RIM!

Victor
#11. October 27th, 2007, at 10:25 AM.

It is not fair what’s happening, I just want the previous version back…

Dave
#12. October 27th, 2007, at 5:07 PM.

In the meantime I’ve downloaded (and purchased) IM+ from ShapeServices.com. It includes the new MySpace IM and has been working fairly well on my 7130e. Next week I’ll get my hands on the new 8130 (from Sprint) and start all over.

Victor
#13. October 28th, 2007, at 4:44 AM.

Can anyone provide a link to the 1.0 version of YM for BB?

Victor
#14. October 29th, 2007, at 3:59 AM.

I have finally found a solution, tried it, and it works; 2.0 is better than the first!
Here is the text that helped me:
“Found a solution on one of the other forums. Go to Options/Advanced Options/Applications/Modules then scroll down until you see net_rim_yahoomessenger module (v 1.*.*) and delete it. After it deletes, the device will reboot, and when it comes back on, the error is gone and the icon is there.”
You can all try this

blackwilly
#15. November 5th, 2007, at 3:33 PM.

So I loaded the new Yahoo Mess (heehee) - and well I get to log in - but that’s about it. I cannot see anyone else that is also logged in … any recommendations?
-Uninstalled; Deleted Modules; Restarted; and then tried it all over again - still nothing …

blackwilly
#16. November 5th, 2007, at 3:34 PM.

PS - I have a WorldPhone - 8830

sherise
#17. November 12th, 2007, at 8:52 PM.

the link won’t even work to download the program. why are all of rim’s links broken?!!

javone
#18. December 16th, 2007, at 6:50 PM.

Does anyone know why there is a ‘collapse all’ option, but there is NO ‘uncollapse all’ on either new versions. I can’t see any of the people who are logged on. Helo!!! Javonebeverly@gmail.com

Antonio
#20. February 19th, 2008, at 2:29 AM.

javone,

I just installed gtalk and did the same thing…I collapsed the list and now can’t seem to get it back. Kinda stupid actually. Not sure what do to about that. I tried uninstalling it, and re-installing but I get the same thing showing up as if I did not even delete the damm thing. Anyone have any clue what I am doing wrong?

MJ
#21. May 12th, 2008, at 7:55 AM.

Javone,
try pressing space on the collapsed folder. that should expand it.

tom
#22. June 10th, 2008, at 5:28 PM.

MJ: That worked for me - thanks. How could that have been left out of the UI? Alas…