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Guide: Installing Snap on Blackberry 10 for Google Play Store

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This will walk through installing Snap (Google Play client for Blackberry 10) on your device.

This assumes you have the 10.2.1 or later installed and are on the same WiFi network. If you have older software on your phone you can use this same method to install other .bar files from 3rd party sites.

First, you need to have Chrome Browser installed, if you don't already have it, download and install it from here http://www.google.co.uk/chrome/http://www.google.co.uk/chrome/.

Next get the BB10 / PlayBook App Manager from http://gridbook.org/pb-app-mgr/ scroll down and click on the 'Install Extension' button (second image below)

Chrome BB10 App Mgr1.png

 

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You should get the dialog box below pop up

Chrome BB10 App Mgr3.png

Once installed you should have a Blackberry Icon next to the Address bar

Chrome BB10 App Mgr3-5.png

Next get the latest version of Snap from http://redlightoflove.com/snap/

Now we need to put the phone into Development mode before proceeding.

Pull down the Quick Settings shade and select Settings, Security and Privacy, Development Mode

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Toggle the switch to on, and Set password when prompted or enter it if already set. Press back

twice and select 'Network and Communications'

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Select WiFi, then your network, then WiFi Information, Internet connection and note down IP address

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Back in Chrome, click on the Blackberry Icon to open the apps options page.

Insert the IP address you just noted into the box in the Chrome extension and press Save.

You will now see it further down the page as a link.Chrome BB10 App Mgr4.pngClick it to connect. Don't panic! Ignore the warning and click 'Proceed anyway'

 

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 You should now see the following screen. Enter your phone password and press the  'Log in' button

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The app should now display a list of installed apps. Drag the file you downloaded into the box top right to install. When done you can turn off development mode and remove password should you wish.

Chrome BB10 App Mgr7.png

 

When you open Snap on your device you will be prompted for your Google account details. Note that if you have 2 step verification turned on you will need a device specific password for Google Play Store.

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Wow thank you for sharing @aldaweb

A nice tutorial for http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-Services/Index-of-Help-Topics/m-p/638349#U638349

I've asked for this to be added.

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Absolutely brilliant guide @aldaweb Enjoyed reading it.. particularly as you provided screenshots Smiley LOL

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Kudos for doing that fella slight_smile
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Nice guide well done mate
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Amazing guide Aldaweb slight_smile

I'll get it added to the guide list. Nice job
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Brilliant guide @aldaweb ! I'm really impressed  Shocked

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