RSSreader for Blackberry [Archive] - BlackBerry Forums Support Community

knoppi

09-08-2004, 05:58 AM

Hi,

we released a Public Beta (http://www.79bmedia.de/~knoppi/blackberry/RSS.zip) of our RSS readers for Blackberry. There are still some limitations, e.g. we are supporting RSS feeds version 0.91 only at the moment, but we are working on more versions for the next beta. The Beta expires on Monday, 20th of September, but we will have another version then.

OTA Downloadlink is here (http://www.79bmedia.de/~knoppi/blackberry/bb.html)

Please send comments, ideas, bugs etc. to rssreader@<hidden>.

A first draft of a manual is available here (http://www.79bmedia.de/~knoppi/blackberry/rssman.pdf)

Oliver

Mark Rejhon

09-08-2004, 09:12 AM

For those who are unfamiliar with RSS, it is a kind of a news distribution format. Which means, RSSreader, can be used as a news reader. RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication".

For articles and explanations of what RSS really is:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1267205,00.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(protocol)
http://www.xml.com/pub/a/2002/12/18/dive-into-xml.html [Technical]

For some information about RSS feeds, many popular news websites provide RSS feeds that can be viewed in an RSS reader.

http://news.yahoo.com/rss
http://news.com.com/2009-1090-980549.html?tag=alias
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/rss/front.htm

knoppi

09-08-2004, 09:21 AM

Mark,

thanks for the explanation :)

A good source to find 0.91 feeds is for example here:

http://www.syndic8.com/feedlist.php

They have a really nice search and filter system at the bottom of their page ...

Oliver

knoppi

09-09-2004, 02:36 AM

Link (http://www.newmobilecomputing.com/story.php?news_id=4187)

to a small thought about RSS :D

knoppi

09-21-2004, 12:39 AM

We released a new version today:

- added: support for RSS version 1.0
- added: Open article in Browser

- Program splitted in two parts: Company for BES users, Personal for BWC users

- fixed some bugs
- added more feeds by default

knoppi

09-21-2004, 01:31 AM

Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/xs/syndicate.html/103-8337537-9993437) has a big list of 0.91 RSS feeds:

bhsalzer

09-21-2004, 12:56 PM

Another RSS option for Blackberry:

http://www.burningdoor.com/feedburn...ves/000697.html

Neither one is completely ready for PrimeTime yet. The BMedia has a nice interface, but only supports older RSS feed types.

The BurningDoor FeedBurner appears to work with all RSS types, but has a bad interface -- it's mostly a port and doesn't take advantage of any BB features yet. However, both companies promise to fix their shortfalls, and I expect we'll see some excelelnt product in the next few weeks.

elbastardocalvo

09-23-2004, 09:39 AM

I downloaded the public beta and in setting it up it is prompting me for my wap settings. Does anyone know the Cincluar BB wap settings?

thanks in advance...

mark.hogan

09-23-2004, 09:56 PM

I just got my 7230. I've not yet activated tzones. Do I need tzones in order for the rss to work. Do I need tzones with unlimited data, or is it part of it?

knoppi

09-24-2004, 12:23 AM

Cingular:

IP: 66.209.11.61
APN: wap.cingular

knoppi

09-24-2004, 12:25 AM

I just got my 7230. I've not yet activated tzones. Do I need tzones in order for the rss to work. Do I need tzones with unlimited data, or is it part of it?

You need a browser for OTA download, RSS reader itself is a standalone application which uses WAP to access the single feeds for updating.

elbastardocalvo

09-24-2004, 07:40 AM

Cingular:

IP: 66.209.11.61
APN: wap.cingular

Thanks. It's also promptingme for a WAP Gateway Port. Any idea what the port is for Cingular?

thanks!

knoppi

09-24-2004, 09:25 AM

9201

elbastardocalvo

09-24-2004, 09:40 AM

9201

THANKS!

mark.hogan

09-24-2004, 11:31 AM

i get the error message unsupported rss version
about says beta 2 september 20 2004
I downloaded teh zip and instaled with desktop software

acnst

09-24-2004, 12:13 PM

Which feed did you want to use? Could you post the url to this feed?

knoppi

09-24-2004, 12:48 PM

after adding an own RSS feed? This message occurs at the moment you try to update an RSS 2.0 feed. We support RSS 2.0 in the next version, to be released Monday the 4th. Did the other feeds update successfully?

knoppi

09-26-2004, 08:23 AM

We uploaded a new version today which supports RSS version 2 feeds.

http://www.79bmedia.com/~knoppi/blackberry/RSS.zip

BES users please install files from folder "company" after exctracting, BWC users (WAP) instll files from folder "personal".

Or use our OTA download:

http://www.79bmedia.com/~knoppi/blackberry/bb.html

vinniet

09-28-2004, 02:51 PM

Hello,

Just to clarify ... do you support RSS v2? I tried to add the follow news feed and it did not work:

http://www.emulator-zone.com/rss_news.php

Before it blew up the program and now nothings comes back.

Thanks,

Vinnie

acnst

09-28-2004, 03:41 PM

RSS v2 is supported in the latest release. I have just added your feed on my Blackberry and it updated without a problem. Is there a chance that you did not enter the URL on your Blackberry correctly? Does the update work for other feeds?

vinniet

10-01-2004, 12:26 PM

Hello ... I think the OTA version is back leveled. I think it put on v0.13 when I think download says v0.12.

But I download and installed it with the loader. I first removed the old version. Now when I launch it I put in my wap setting for T-Mobile. Then when I click on sample subscription, like PDA 24/7, it says it is getting feed and I see it communicating, but nothing comes back. I tried it for many of them with the same problem.

I verified my BB and it says I have v0.15 and kxml2 v0.1.

What do you think??

vinniet

10-01-2004, 12:37 PM

Update ... I downloaded the newest version and deleted the old RSSReader and kxml2 file off the BB. I then rebooted and installed the new version

Same problem, it seems to download something but nothing shows up.

mark.hogan

10-02-2004, 12:32 PM

I finally got working - I think it had something to do with TMO fixing my TZone issues.
I recieve an error now - too many feeds (I'll write it down next time)
Is there a limitation to the mumber of feeds?
:idea:

mark.hogan

10-02-2004, 12:45 PM

Oh by the way...in long posts the space bar does not downpage like it does in other apps...any ideas

bhsalzer

10-04-2004, 02:03 PM

Anyone having trouble with the RSS REader / New Berry on the new 7100t?

can't seem to get it to work. I tried jsut updating a sample feed and that didnt even work

BryanGsu

10-23-2004, 02:13 PM

Mine gets to Feed Updating in progres and freezes the 7100t. I turn it off and then back on and it reports on overflow. Help please. I am using tmobile as well.

rcg

10-23-2004, 02:54 PM

Interested in this if the 7100t is stable.

BryanGsu

10-23-2004, 03:09 PM

Have not had any other issues with 7100t, except this RSS reader.

knoppi

11-01-2004, 02:10 AM

knoppi

11-01-2004, 02:12 AM

knoppi

11-01-2004, 02:14 AM

Bratag

11-05-2004, 01:06 PM

knoppi

11-05-2004, 01:15 PM

acnst

11-05-2004, 05:33 PM

steveobd

01-09-2005, 10:19 PM

There is a new version of the FeedBurner MFR for OS 3.8+ available at:

http://www.feedburner.com/fb/products/rim/beta2-OS4/FeedBurnerMFR2.jad

this is still largely a J2ME MIDP2.0 port, but does include some BB specific features.

please try it out and post any feedback to our forums at
http://forums.feedburner.com/viewforum.php?f=11 and we will do our best to address any issues and/or enhancements for the product.

massang

01-10-2005, 10:19 AM

I prefer the Bloglines blackberry RSS reader myself.

vinniet

01-12-2005, 11:03 AM

I use bloglines also but it has big limitations if you have many feeds.

RSSReader just does not work. I can get some init feeds to work but it will not update. Not sure since I went to OS4.

I would like to try FeedBurner but I get "907 Invalid JAR" when I try the link above and also the standard MIDP jad on the site.

I have BB 7230 on TMO using OS 4. I do not have MDS.

Thanks!

massang

01-12-2005, 11:58 AM

I wish I could try FeedBurner too. I can install it but I get a "could not open tunnel-failed" error when I try to connect.
AT&T 7280 BES

BassKozz

01-13-2005, 08:29 PM

I have:
VZW Blackberry 7750 (OS version 4.0) & I am using a BES/MDS provider.
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Error Downloading

I tried downloading OTA versions of both NewsBerry and FeedBurner
I went to the following sites on my berry :
http://www.79bmedia.de/~knoppi/blackberry/NewsBerry_company.jad
http://www.feedburner.com/fb/products/rim/beta2-OS4/FeedBurnerMFR2.jad

On my berry to download and the following error came up:
“Download Failed” ->Click Details-> “901 Insufficient Memory”

I seem to have plenty of memory available… I checked the status on my berry and came up with the following:
File Free: 895724 Bytes
File Total: 12517376 Bytes

Is there a problem with the amount of memory I have, or a problem with the download from the sites?

typho0n

01-25-2005, 09:47 AM

I am getting the same insufficient memory error, although I do have plenty of free space. Anyone come across a solution?

MichaelT

01-30-2005, 05:54 PM

I am running 7100T (v128) on Tmobile dl OTA for both Feedburner and Newsberry and they both work fine. Try deleting the program and dl them again.

Michael

rcg

01-30-2005, 07:21 PM

I just triend the 'burner" from the OTA loads fine and comes up with a list of feeds but when I try to update one it reports:

ja va.io.IOException

Max connections opened.

rcg

01-30-2005, 07:23 PM

Update...

I shut off VeriChat and now this app works.

rcg

01-30-2005, 07:35 PM

No enter key no escape key implementation on 'burn

it works though.

[EDIT] Escape key must be held for three seconds.

rcg

01-30-2005, 07:59 PM

Is the NewsBerry MDS only?

No Joy on my 7100 with tmo (no BES/MDS)

MichaelT

01-31-2005, 12:16 AM

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MichaelT

01-31-2005, 12:16 AM

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MichaelT

01-31-2005, 12:23 AM

I am running 7100t on tmo dl ota via bwc and running it no problem. What error msg did u get?

Posted wirelessly from a BlackBerry using wap.BlackBerryClub.com

MichaelT

01-31-2005, 12:24 AM

I am running 7100t on tmo dl ota via bwc and running it no problem. What error msg did u get?

Posted wirelessly from a BlackBerry using wap.BlackBerryClub.com

BigChase

03-28-2005, 01:03 PM

1. Any tips on getting newsberry to work on T-mobile's 7100t? I have downloaded it successfully, but apparently do not have proper wap settings. What are settings? Where do I change them?

2. What is considered best news reader that allows for off-line reading of multiple subscriptions?

Thank you.

balch

04-27-2005, 03:40 PM

On my berry to download and the following error came up:
“Download Failed” ->Click Details-> “901 Insufficient Memory”

Was the 901 error ever resolved?

Balch

spblat

05-02-2005, 01:14 AM

I don't know, but after noticing this thread and trying Berry Bloglines, my RSS needs on my 7100t are met.

http://www.thebogles.com/berry_bloglines.html

jwilker

07-08-2005, 05:11 PM

Anyone know the WAP settings for verizon?

nomoresmartphones

07-13-2005, 01:04 AM

rob780

08-02-2005, 07:27 PM

Jason_Thames

08-04-2005, 09:55 PM

I downloaded the latest PERSONAL software ota, and after install was asked for some info. I have a 7520 via NEXTEL, can anyone help with the following settings:

Gateway IP
Gateway port
Gateway APN

Either what are they, or how can I figure them out? Thanks for your help.

Nextel requires that you download the latest COMPANY software due to the way your internet settings are configured. Try that and let's see where you are... 8-)

harryzuluberries

08-05-2005, 12:33 AM

I'm sure someone somewhere (over the rainbow) has said this before, but there is also a mobile version of bloglines. I have trialed a couple of the rss readers and havent been all that impressed. bloglines is the best solution i've found so far. the addy is www.bloglines.com/mobile. i know it's not the same as having an app that updates in the background or is "always on" but the interface is clean and if you keep your feeds on bloglines anyway, it's very convenient. that's my .001 (y)