Want root access on your BlackBerry PlayBook? Can’t wait to dig around in the PlayBook’s QNX operating system? Head on over to the Dingleberry website where Chris Wade’s jailbreak tool for the PlayBook has been posted for download.
Right now, Wade only has a Windows version of the tool available, and he noted on Twitter that all this particular release does is enable root access on the PlayBook. No other functionality (like restoring Hulu web access) is gained by running Dingleberry right now. Wade also notes that RIM already has an update ready that will put the kibosh on Dingleberry jailbreaks, so avoid installing any PlayBook OS updates that are offered if you want to root your tablet.
If you’ve got a Windows computer and a few seconds, the process is dead simple. Download Dingleberry, extract the contents of the zip file, launch the executable, and provide the IP address and password of your PlayBook (you can find the IP on settings > about > network). You’ll also need to enable Wi-Fi file sharing (which you should have done on day one — it’s one of the PlayBook’s best features) and make sure password protected sharing is disabled. After that, you’re ready to fire up DingleBerry and root your PlayBook.
One thing the PlayBook root might enable is a more full-featured Android experience. Previously, the Dingleberry creators had reported success installing the Android Market on the PlayBook. Devs could then download additional apps directly from the Market and install them on the PlayBook without the need for repackaging them using RIM’s porting tools. It’s a safe bet that future updates to Dingleberry might make the process of getting the Market installed a bit smoother, but we’ll have to wait and see what Wade and Co. have up their collective sleeves.
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