We have received quite a few complaints from readers that Dictionary.com has updated their very popular free dictionary app to v2.0. This new “upgrade” turned the really nice BlackBerry smartphone app into nothing more than a homescreen website shortcut. They now even call it the Dictionary.com Web Launcher and it is getting hammered in the reviews on App World.
Rroyy was kind enough to score the previous v1.4 and offered it up for download here at http://rroyy.com/dictionary. The UI does not work well on newer BlackBerry 7 devices but users with older devices will appreciate it.
artiesberry ( View Profile) - Posts: 89
Posted: May 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM EST
Phew!!! thank you.
John Not Registered
Posted: May 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM EST
This definitely helps! Thanks a lot
Ashley ( View Profile) - Posts: 1007
Posted: May 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9900 | OS 7.1.0.284
Works super ghetto on OS7… Lol buuuut still works at least lol
mayank Not Registered
Posted: May 24, 2012 at 4:51 AM EST
i downloaded the jad file to my laptop, then inserted the same file in my sd card n its not working, the download fails despite the wifi connection….
please help!
Terrence T ( View Profile) - Posts: 1828
Posted: May 25, 2012 at 5:42 AM EST
You’ll need to download the jad and all the relavent COD files. Missing anyone file it wont work.
So, try accessing the url via ur device on wifi instead
LAWRENCE LAMPTEY Not Registered
Posted: May 29, 2012 at 6:55 AM EST
Request for a soft copy of the english dictionary.
hivvideos Not Registered
Posted: June 7, 2012 at 7:44 AM EST
I visited various blogs however the audio quality for audio songs current
at this web page is actually superb.
Baje Not Registered
Posted: June 11, 2012 at 11:35 PM EST
I am soooooo thankful to you guys.Thanks very much.
المقداد Not Registered
Posted: June 13, 2012 at 5:54 PM EST
it nice one
tejal kothari Not Registered
Posted: June 22, 2012 at 2:42 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8520
907 Invalid COD
Unable to import ZIP file
I get this error message and my download fails. What should I do?
janak Not Registered
Posted: October 4, 2012 at 1:58 AM EST
me too
peter oyeti Not Registered
Posted: August 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8520
Very good. You are very right, the older version of the dictionary was better. And I was just so glad that I could downgrade. Thanks
Fuaad Not Registered
Posted: August 23, 2012 at 9:00 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9780 | OS 6.0.0.706
Thanks a lot ! A relief finally by gods grace.
Daphene Not Registered
Posted: September 8, 2012 at 11:25 PM EST
Thanks alot for listening to the cries that Dictionary.com failed to acknowledge. You’re the best!
kisher07 ( View Profile) - Posts: 1
Posted: October 4, 2012 at 3:32 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9780 | OS 6.0.0.448
I wrote to dictionary.com practically in tears once I realized what a pita the web launcher was, this is their response:
“After reviewing previous feedback and requests from BlackBerry users, we decided to transition our BlackBerry App to the new Dictionary.com BlackBerry Web Launcher in order to support all BlackBerry devices. To address your concern specifically, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with this change. We made every effort to ensure that the new Launcher will still provide you with access to the content and features you have come to love.
While we no longer offer a standalone Dictionary.com BlackBerry app and it is no longer available for download, I hope that you can explore and enjoy the new, increased functionality that you now have with the Dictionary.com BlackBerry Web Launcher…”
It goes on to list all the things you can do at the site and various stats about number of words available, etc. Basically it was a nice way of saying we were screwed, lol, UNTIL I found this site and that wonderful article and link.
I downloaded and ran it with no problems at all, it’s the same I remembered and love.
Thank you Rroyy!!!