Originally, a PC was required in order to sideload apps onto the PlayBook. The first release of LocalBar was created to give users the ability to sideload apps ‘locally. The PlayBook could now sideload apps onto itself. Using LocalBar, the requirement for a PC was gone.
RIM then blocked that feature. The PlayBook can no longer sideload apps onto itself. LocalBar was a broken.
The developer followed up with the release of LocalBar2. Changes were made to LocalBar2 in order to circumvent rims block.
Read: “Why do I need a proxy?” @ http://yohan.es/playbook/localbar2/
-To put it simply, with LB2, the PlayBook can once again sideload apps onto itself.. by making use of a proxy server running on another device.
-LB2 can also sideload apps onto other PlayBooks.
- Anyone in for a surprise? WITHOUT the proxy, you can still use your PlayBook to sideload apps onto itself. You don’t even need a WIFI connection.
Here’s how:
- On the PlayBook, enable Development mode and Bluetooth tethering
- Go to the homescreen, tap the Development mode icon and make note of the IP address (if there is more than one, disconnect from WIFI and USB)
- Open LocalBar2 and select… ‘Other Device’
- Enter your Bluetooth IP address (from step 2)
- Select the app to load, enter your device password and viola
Let us know in the comments if this is working for you. Its been nothing but smooth sailing for me.
In the end, i just hope RIM doesn’t block this 
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:16 AM EST
Hangs on 0% then gives error, couldnt connect to server
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:19 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
Dammit!!!! Lol
bearer of bad news… I have to wait til lunch to test it out….
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:23 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
I just tried again, and its working here.
Are you sure you have development mode enabled and you are usingg bluetooth tethering?
Wifi/usb ip addresses won’t work
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:16 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
OMG!!!!! #RIMgasm !!! I’ve been using my bb as a proxy which works, but frequently disconnects and foten took a 3rd and 4th try to successfully install… Very stoked to try this out… Now I just need an app lol maybe that overload bar file BerryReview posted earlier in the week lol thank for this
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:29 AM EST
Yes i have dev mode on and blue tooth tethering is running, i’m not on wifi
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:35 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
And you are trying to load from the “other device” panel, with your bt ip in the ‘remote address’ field, right?
The ip address should not* start with 192.168(wifi) or 169.254(usb)
The only times I can get that error is if I try to connect from the “rooted” or “using proxy panels”, or if I’m using wifi
Its worked for me every single time – not sure what’s going on
Neil Not Registered
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:38 AM EST
I cant even find an IP address. I need better instructions
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:42 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
To find your ip..
After you enable development mode (main settings > security)
Check the picture in step 2
http://www.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Bluetoothip.jpg
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM EST
Yes following the instructions to the letter. just my luck, just tried again and couldn’t connect to server
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:44 AM EST
My ip address dont start with 169. it starts with 10, the issue is probably my Phone.
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
:s
I can’t imagine what’s going on
I’m going to see if I can replicate the issue,
Your ip sounds like its the right one – although mine ALWAYS starts with 25. But that probably has to do with my location.
I’m guessing you double & triple checked that the ip address was entered correctly..
Bridge being connected doesn’t make a difference – its still working for me :s
I wonder why the inconsistencies
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:49 AM EST
Thats what i’m doing following the instructions on BR to the letter, but no go, will try again later.
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:51 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
I noticed in the pic his bluetooth is linked up to something (its blue in color according to screenshot) … The arrow is in the way can’t tell if he’s bridged…. Maybe that is the missing link lol
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:53 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
Upon better inspection it’s linked but NOT bridged… So whatcha bluetooth to?
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:54 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
http://www.berryreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/full1.jpg
Its bluetooth tethering (you have to use bluetooth tethering)
And bridge is disconnected
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 9:55 AM EST
Mines is linked and bridged, lemme turn off bridge and see if that helps!
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 10:02 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
Mayb try to restart the bb and pb :s
Ferraro161 ( View Profile) - Posts: 14
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM EST
Works like a charm, thank you
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM EST
disabling bridge didn’t make any difference
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
Ok so finally on break and able to check this method out… Works like a charm, just as u said…. AND NO issues of local bar 2 closing randomingly during install. This will be VERY helpful! Awesome! And thanks!!!!
Solelo Not Registered
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 5:55 PM EST
I can’t even figure out how to turn bluetooth tethering on *bbm faceplam*
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
In the playbook settings screen (on homescreen swipe down from the top, or alternatively tap the gear icon in the top right corner),
Bluetooth tethering is the 8th item on the sidebar, just below “blackberry bridge” and above “screen”
solelo Not Registered
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 6:02 PM EST
I found it, and turned it on, does it have to be connected to my bb, or do i just turn it on?
solelo Not Registered
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 6:24 PM EST
Ok so i got it all going and it’s giving me an “Invalid XML data” error…..
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 6:27 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.402
I get the invalid xml error sometimes
Close and reopen localbar
Make sure development mode is enabled
If that doesn’t work, disable and reenable development mode
Seem to be a bug with localbar
bigaone22 ( View Profile) - Posts: 8
Posted: May 18, 2012 at 7:12 PM EST from my BlackBerry PlayBook | OS 2.0.1
For whatever the reason I’m still not able to get this to work for me, tried restarting phone and PlayBook™ still I get the couldn’t connect to server message, phone BlackBerry 9700
Snafu Not Registered
Posted: May 24, 2012 at 3:09 PM EST
i get the “could not connext to server either ….. must be my bb bold 9780? i have dev mode on and internet tehtering as well …. even have localbar proxy installed on my bb ( but it says “stopped: wifi not available”
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 24, 2012 at 3:27 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
Maybe its the 97xx series or your carriers?
You shouldn’t be using localbar proxy. Wifi should be disabled on both devices
4me, Its been as simple as -connect to bluetooth tethering> enable development mode> open localbar> switch to the OTHER DEVICES tab>. select bar> enter ip & password and install
yeahbro Not Registered
Posted: May 26, 2012 at 5:21 PM EST
Is there any way to do it without using a blackberry phone?
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: May 26, 2012 at 5:26 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
I haven’t tried, but I’d have to assume using bluetooth tethering from another smartphone would work
Have you tried?
Zever Not Registered
Posted: June 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM EST
Isn’t it just as easy to use localbar app on the smartphone? Seriously. It has been proven to work time and again. Also without blutooth tethering and all that is just seems quicker.
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: June 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
This method doesn’t rely on WiFi…. Therefore it can be done anytime anywhere… It’s cool for those off wifi moments when something new drops and u want it NOW… Lol
Zever Not Registered
Posted: June 1, 2012 at 7:03 PM EST
Not sure how to edit posts, so, I’m awfully sure any smartphone could use a proxy app by now.
Zeph Not Registered
Posted: June 8, 2012 at 8:50 AM EST
No IP addresses are listed under the developer icon for me…? Followed the instructions exactly, but no IP shows.
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: June 8, 2012 at 11:46 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.428
If you are connected to the internet via wifi or bluetooth tethering there will be an ip address there. There will also be one if you are connected via usb.
And jsyk, localbar2 is BROKEN in os2.1
Kevin Not Registered
Posted: October 15, 2012 at 1:46 AM EST
I can’t find an IP neither. How to turn on Bluetooth Tethering? Can you give more detailed instruction? Thanks!
nah.uhh ( View Profile) - Posts: 31
Posted: October 15, 2012 at 10:43 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.714
In the playbook settings screen (on homescreen swipe down from the top, or alternatively tap the gear icon in the top right corner.. Bluetooth tethering is the 8th item on the sidebar, just below “blackberry bridge” and above “screen”
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This – sideloading via this method – doesn’t seem to work in OS 2.1 anymore.