Evernote for BlackBerry, you say?
The, much (read: MUCH) requested, native Evernote for BlackBerry is now available. Yes, it’s true. BlackBerry® owners, you now get a slick app to create new notes and search through all of your existing Evernote content.
We’re very excited about this release because, like a BlackBerry, Evernote is designed to fit perfectly into today’s fluid life/work mix. The minute you need to remember something, take out your BlackBerry and use Evernote to capture or recall whatever it is, then go on with your life. Isn’t it nice not having to worry about forgetting stuff?
Features
Evernote for BlackBerry lets you create notes containing text, snapshots, voice recordings, and file attachments. Once created, the new content is automatically sent to the Evernote Service, making it available across all the versions of Evernote that you use. You can also access your existing notes, search by keywords, filter by tags, or simply browse.
It is important to note that features are linked to the capabilities of your device. For example, if your BlackBerry does not have a camera, then you will not see the Snapshot note option. Also, the note searching and display experience depends on the capabilities of your BlackBerry’s built-in web browser. In general, the newer your BlackBerry, the better Evernote will run on it.
Compatibility
Evernote for BlackBerry is compatible with recent BlackBerry smartphones. Currently supported devices are:
- BlackBerry® Bold™
- BlackBerry® Curve™
- BlackBerry® Storm™
- More soon (subscribe to this blog or follow us on Twitter to be alerted)
We will release an update shortly, which will add support for some additional devices. Many older BlackBerry smartphones can be upgraded to newer operating systems. Please check with your BlackBerry vendor or carrier. Unfortunately, due to device limitations, some smartphones will not be compatible with Evernote for BlackBerry.
Availability
Evernote for BlackBerry is available through BlackBerry App World in the Productivity & Utility > Personal Organization category.
[UPDATE: A direct download is now available on our BlackBerry page]
BlackBerry App World is designed to only display applications that are compatible with your device, which mean that Evernote will only show up if your smartphone is listed above.
What’s next?
Tons of cool stuff. So, stay tuned.
185 Comments
BrianJ
Great release, just update the berry. Thanks again guys.
ChuckS
PLEASE PLEASE Evernote for my BB Curve 8350i. I am anxious for Evernote to come full circle in my life.
dancemyth
please add PEARL support. THX.
Mike
Disappointed that, as a premium user, I am unable to use on my BB World Edition 8800 series… a business phone.
Marc
I still cannot find it in the App World. Search does not produce any results. I have a BB Curve. How can I find it??
Andrew Sinkov
@Marc You have a couple of options. You can try doing an over-the-air install by pointing your BlackBerry browser at http://www.evernote.com/m and clicking on Mobile Downloads. Alternatively, you can go to our BlackBerry download page and download to your desktop, then use the Desktop Manager to install the app.
@bbd
Unfortunately, it uses the pathetically slow, poor rendering and hard to navigate Blackberry browser to read/search. Not very helpful. It truly would be a great app if you had your own list interface with its own http connection…
phuong
Will the next release for Blackberry include editing existing text notes from the Blackberry?
Matthew Miller
I’ll add my voice to the chorus of users completely flabbergasted that Evernote has not released a true native client for the BlackBerry. How “Can edit notes on the BlackBerry” and “Can work offline” were not on the list of initial, absolutely critical requirements is beyond me. We do appreciate that you quickly released a portal version, but it has simply whetted our appetites for a true client. Let’s face it: Evernote is the best out there. We just want to use it where we spend all day: on our BlackBerrys. Thanks!
Bob Day
Agree with @bbd and Matthew – BB’s native browser makes this almost unuseable. HAS to be a native app with its own connection. Not being able to edit notes / work offline? Can someone at Evernote comment? Thanks.
Taylor
I recently purchased a BB Storm2. BB apps will not let me download. the message is this app is not configured for my phone. i am dying to get this app on my phone. please help.
Mike W
I am a new Evernote user and am loving it so far, even considering the premium edition. However, I cannot edit existing notes on my Blackberry! Very frustrating as I want to edit things on the go. Am I overlooking something or is this feature not supported?
Bob Moore
Evernote record doesnt work with my blackberry storm
Ron Slocum
It doesn’t work for my storm either. Any fixes out there?
cosmindinu
I cannot install evernote on my bb because I have no access to app store. Could somebody tell me how to install the app on my BB bold, if I have no access to BBappa store?
Thanks,
Cosmin
Ward Mitchell
Blackberry app needs to allow for BIS connections and/or be a native BB program. Great product but need to fix this major issue for the mobile workforce!
Aly B - DiscoMaulvi
Need to download but App World not available in all countries. Any work arounds??? There is a mention of a direct OTA download but I cant find it!
Pixie
It seems that I can’t edit anything on Evernote in Blackberry. What good is that? I’ve just deleted the app and am looking for something else.
Tim
I too cannot edit notes on my Blackberry Bold 9000. I use Evernote on my Ipad and Windows computer without problem. It’s very frustrating not being able to be interactive on the Blackberry. It will be a great tool once there’s a fix for my Blackerry ….and more when Evernote brings Blackberry users up from Step Child status. By the way, Evernote support has been great, but still no solution.
Roberto Ritte
I can find the download page to download to my desktop the evernote blackberry app. In
Shelly Middleton
The Evernote application is not really useful on my BlackBerry. I can read notes that I have added to Evernote, but I can’t edit them. Will Evernote ever have a full application for the BlackBerry without just pointing to the website? I really like Evernote on my Mac, and would love to get more use out of it on my Storm 2. Thanks!
Mschoones
Can’t seem to get the direct download version to work on my BB Bold 9000.
Can’t find the app in App World. Please help me before i switch to the new iPhone.
yujis
Does not working with BIS.
Please support to BIS!
Mike8899
Can’t get Evernote on my Pearl flip-phone????
Lorna Brodtkorb
Would love to use Evernote on BlackBerry Bold 9000 but until there’s a true client version it’s out of the question.
kormos endre
The Blackberry client needs a massive feature set update – this way I don’t see it as much more than 3 pictures that point to the mobile website. What would be lovely to see:
- Offline storage
- Integration with the native MemoPad application
- Preferably system wide integration, especially in “Send To” menus.
Starchitect tge Architect
Yes yes yes.
I would pay for memopad integration and (limited) offline storage.
Just being able to edit a note would be brilliant
Chad
I have to say, I’m horribly disappointed that I have to install that bloated BB App World program in order to install your app.
So much for that idea, it isn’t worth the memory it takes to install App World.
Jarek
As it’s not possible to edit (non-txt) notes this application is useless for me.
Whole idea of ‘documents in the cloud’ sound interesting but it’s not existing with evernote: I can’t work (I mean – edit) my notes while I’m away from my laptop. I can only view then (morover – in lousy manner – on BB 8900 fonts are too big to read whole sentence).
What I would need to use this soft:
– adjust font size
– edit rich text notes
PS: Briefly looking into previous comments says than I’m not only who complains. Shame on you, Evernote!
mirx
great idea, poor implementation. how can you leave out local storage of notes, no local editing? are you kidding me? the blackberry memopad app beats blackberry evernote. i’m uninstalling until there is offline mode and proper local editing. this also means sync would be necessary to bring down new content. also a lot of people have a preference for ota downloads, which isn’t up to date atm. i’d also like the app to be wifi aware to warn me of large up/down loads over my data plan, a checkbox for only sync over wifi would be nice.
Stan Levine
Joining the chorus here that are flabbergasted that, here it is almost two years after Evernote for Blackberry was released and yet one *still* cannot edit a non-text note! This app is completely useless until it’s brought on-par at least with the browser-based version.
Who the heck developed this app and what were they thinking?
Xi Po
Same issue as many others for me. Need note editing capability for this app to be useful. After I downloaded it and was playing around with it I assumed it was malfunctioning and went to google to figure out why mine would not edit. Suprised to find out it is not an option on the Blackberry???
kg
Just adding my vote for better integration w natuive BB features. Add it to “send to”, need to easily add webpages with comments. Offline would be great, but not as important as integration.