BlackBerry PlayBook OS Update Error 404

PlayBook OS Update Version 2.1.0.1917 "Error"

By BBtalks: 

Though this post maybe not very much useful to every user or even some don't care in this age. Since its time of Android OS. And a very long ago PlayBook has seen its EOL (End of Life). Presently there is no support by BlackBerry for this amazing OS based on QNX which was once Developed by RIM (Research in Motion) Now better known as BlackBerry Ltd which specialises in development of enterprise software and Internet of things.

So whatever be the reason we still love the old PlayBook by BlackBerry.  

Recently if you got a PlayBook from a friend or relative who are not interested in using it now or if you own a PlayBook Tablet already and recently if you did a "Security Wipe" to delete data,files and applications from your Tablet and experiencing error while activating it again.

Then don't worry here you will see how to Activate your BlackBerry PlayBook Again with old BlackBerry ID or New BlackBerry ID. After Reboot you will go through a series of mandatory tasks of setting your BlackBerry with  BlackBerry ID either create new or old existing ID to sign in.

Retry Activation

IF YOU SEE THIS TEXT WHILE ACTIVATING PLAYBOOK "Your tablet could not be activated because of error (404)".  

There will be 2 options displayed below the above text with either Turn Off or Retry

In the above screenshot you can see after Resetting or doing a security wipe on your PlayBook you will see the above screen after boot.

❌If you "Turn Off" and try again later you won't be successful even after downloading the complete OS Update file. There will be Error again and again after every boot.

✔👍What you have to do is to do "Retry" but wait for a second don't hit Retry in frustration or too quickly. Instead wait for some time for the tablet to establish connection with your Wi-Fi Network properly. Though after your PlayBook is connected to wireless network still wait for few minutes more before hitting "Retry"

👍Even if the above doesn't work for you try reconnecting your PlayBook to different Wireless connection (Wi-Fi) then Tap "Retry".

Once connection is established successfully, BlackBerry PlayBook will now start up and home screen will appear. 

Note: Only if you waited for few minutes until it establishes a secure connection with servers. 

You might be seeing only one app like Browser don't panic. All other apps will be installed consequently once you download the latest software update for your PlayBook version 2.1.0.1917.

Once its downloaded successfully and installed all apps will reappear on home screen and menu. 

After update is completed and installed successfully your tablet will display all apps now.

Apart from this In 2018 you can't expect much in terms of App support. BUT STILL You can use your PlayBook as a pdf reader , media player, playing music , movies, editing documents, or if you are a gamer then look out in BlackBerry world for some cool games for your PlayBook. 

hope you like the post and able to activate your PlayBook successfully.  do comment .

Thanks.