Posted by Nanu
@p900 lover
It a works via a magnet in the case and a sensor built into the BlackBerry, similar to how the P990 knew when the flip was open or closed!
Posted by p900 lover
A very clever
Posted by gola
Lol, I asked that very same question a couple of weeks back. In the words of p900 lover, 'A very clever' idea indeed!
Posted by Nanu
did you also know you can change the profile for when it is in it's case to ring louder for instance? or a different sms tone, or email or vibrate twice etc etc etc
Posted by p900 lover
One more question before I fly out if I'm on o2 on the unlimited bb tarif will I still get charged data charges for using bbm?
[ This Message was edited by: p900 lover on 2009-08-14 22:09 ]
Posted by fatreg
no
it'll come out of that data allowance
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
my BlackBerry Bold charging pod gas stopped working. I can see the two connectors had sunk in and maybe the do not make contact adequately.
Is it worth trying to tease them out a little with tweezers or should I just a throw it in the bin ?
Ofiaich
Posted by fatreg
Less than 12 moths old?
Got a receipt?
if so, get it changed!
Posted by ofiaich
hi fatreg,
I think it is. I will look for the receipt when I get home..
Ofiaich
Posted by Berry
On 2009-08-14 23:08:00, p900 lover wrote:
One more question before I fly out if I'm on o2 on the unlimited bb tarif will I still get charged data charges for using bbm?[ This Message was edited by: p900 lover on 2009-08-14 22:09 ]
If you are overseas you will be on roaming charges. However BBM uses little data
Posted by leeboy13
2511f9c7 finally got my bb sorted in thailand
wooop!
add me if you like
Posted by p900 lover
On 2009-08-15 10:01:48, fatreg wrote:
no
it'll come out of that data allowance
Even if i am abroad?
Posted by jcwhite_uk
Not if you are abroad. You will have to pay silly money per MB if you are abroad.
Posted by p900 lover
Thank you got it all worked out now lol.
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
anyone got a best internet site for BlackBerry Bold battery doors?
I can see black, titanium, redish brown and pale blue...
Let me know if you know of a good accessories site!
Ofiaich
Posted by Nanu
cnn.cn
Posted by gola
On 2009-08-13 23:07:20, Nanu wrote:
did you also know you can change the profile for when it is in it's case to ring louder for instance? or a different sms tone, or email or vibrate twice etc etc etc
Posted by ofiaich
On 2009-08-24 22:20:45, Nanu wrote:
cnn.cn
thanks Nanu!
have no idea how to change the bezel!
Ofiaich
Posted by Nanu
It's really easy, even Dogmann could do it!
Posted by ofiaich
hi Nanu!
how easy ?
Any picces on the net anywaywhere? < a new word!
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-08-25 10:01 ]
Posted by Nanu
cnn.cn
[ This Message was edited by: Nanu on 2009-08-25 07:59 ]
Posted by ofiaich
anyone got a spare T5 screwdriver?
EDIT - what colour backs do people have here on the Bold's?
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-08-25 17:03 ]
Posted by mutleyboy
I have a question for the orange blackberry gurus as orange themselves have not been able to answer.
Now I know with the BB add on that all BIS access is included, but what if you have an application which wont connect by BIS but will by TCP, will you get charged for this as its using the orangeinternet apn and not the BIS one?
Reason for asking, I am practising my BB development and have an app which requires an internet connection, however to get it to use BIS I have to pay and have it approved by RIM, obviously not something I want to do just for a test app im writing. I can get it to connect by WiFi and TCP but want to know if using TCP will the data be chargeable, Im getting a friend to test it and she doesnt want any extra data charges so need an answer for this before I get her to test latest build
cheers
Posted by nicv27
hi,
I`m using twitterberry on my bold and i have an icon that says +99 and the twitter logo i`m guessing this means there has been over 99 updates since my last visit but how do i clear it i have read all the tweets but the icon remains on the homepage.
Also is there a better app for twitter on the bold
thanks
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
I have an O2 pay and go sim and will get a BB 8120 Pearl for a friend soon!!
What do I need to do to get the o2 pay and go sim singing in the Pearl ?
i.e Data plan, BB plan on pay and go for o2...
Ofiaich
Posted by Nanu
three words: simplicity!
Posted by jcwhite_uk
You cant have Blackberry on a O2 PAYG SIM. You can set the APN settings on the phone so you can access the net but it would be restricted and you wouldnt get your emails on the phone.
As Nanu mentioned you could get Blackberry if you got a Simplicity account.
Posted by ofiaich
Thanks!!
The phone didn't arrive today.......
So Hopefully tomorrow and I will call to the O2 shop to get it sorted!
Would there be any problem with me just swapping my Vodaphone contract SIM that I use in my Bold, now and then?
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-01 19:32 ]
Posted by fatreg
On 2009-08-29 21:37:43, mutleyboy wrote:
if you have an application which wont connect by BIS but will by TCP, will you get charged for this as its using the orangeinternet apn and not the BIS one?
It'll come out of your web usage allowance..
It'll connect via a different apn but it'll still be free...
I'll post a pic
Hope that answers your q!
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
Advice on this question would be helpful!
Would there be any problem with me just swapping my Vodaphone contract SIM that I use in my Bold, now and then to the Pearl 8120?
and I got another one, which I think I understand, but want to double check.
I am hoping an BB Pearl 8120 arrives tomorrow and I want to reflash it, for my friends, so it supports Japanese.
I downloaded - 8120EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_Voda_Australia.exe
So my question is - Is this procedure correct?
1. Launch BB Desktop Manager (4.6) and connect the 8120 and the Desktop will pick up the unique BlackBerry pin.
2. Click on the 8120EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_Voda_Australia.exe file and.... wait..!
3... This is what I can't remember ! What should I expect to happen next!
--------------------------------------------------------------------
I am wondering whether to install BB Desktop Manager 4.6 on my VAIO thereby keeping my Bold and the 8120 separate.
I can try the update for the 8120 from the VAIO.
I really don't want to mess things up!
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-01 20:27 ]
Posted by fatreg
On 2009-09-01 21:27:10, ofiaich wrote:
Hi!
Advice on this question would be helpful!
Would there be any problem with me just swapping my Vodaphone contract SIM that I use in my Bold, now and then to the Pearl 8120? You'll need to login to bis every time to change to change device...
and I got another one, which I think I understand, but want to double check.
I am hoping an BB Pearl 8120 arrives tomorrow and I want to reflash it, for my friends, so it supports Japanese.
I downloaded - 8120EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_Voda_Australia.exe
So my question is - Is this procedure correct?
1. Launch BB Desktop Manager (4.6) and connect the 8120 and the Desktop will pick up the unique BlackBerry pin.
2. Click on the 8120EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_Voda_Australia.exe file and.... wait..!
3... This is what I can't remember ! What should I expect to happen next!
- Download whatever OS you want
- Install OS to your PC
- Delete XML file (C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Reseach In Motion\\App Loader
- Connect BB to PC via DTM
- DTM will say new updates found
- Tick languages you want to install
- Click next a few times
- Leave it to do it's business
- Done!
replies in quote
Posted by ofiaich
thanks fatreg!
That's clear !
I just realised that the Pearl 8120 doesn't have UMTS so will not work in Japan
Oh well! My friend will be using it in England and her own Japanese phone there..
I hope to report back with a successful update tomorrow!
Ofiaich
Posted by ofiaich
another question...
I installed 8120EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_Voda_Australia.exe to my Bold, and now, on my PC there is a vendor.xml in the C:\\\\Program Files\\\\Common Files\\\\Reseach In Motion\\\\App Loader directory.
I guess executing the fle for the 8120 firmware will overwrite the previous xml file, and then I will need to delete the newly extracted xml file.
Question is - the vendor.xml file there now relates to my Bold. Will deleting or overwriting it be a problem?
Maybe the installation of the new firmware for the 8120 creates a new directory for it?
Maybe I am worrying toooo much!
Ofiaich
Posted by mutleyboy
cheers col
Posted by ofiaich
Nanu!
Got the black housing and a nice red back..... but...
On 2009-08-25 08:41:43, Nanu wrote:
It's really easy, even Dogmann could do it!
Some bits were too fiddly for my eyes to see! For example, taking the buttons off and replacing them on the new housing.
So I got rid off the Vodafone logo and changed the back cover..
So red,black and silver design now
Ofiaich
Posted by fatreg
oooh.. DM for mac...
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
how do I do a factory reset on the 8120? Need to clear all data and email accounts!
After having a good read....
Edit
1. On your BlackBerry Pearl, go to Options
2. Select Security Options
3. Select General Settings
4. Press the button located left of the trackball
5. Finally, select Wipe Handheld
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-03 23:21 ]
Posted by tomjsmith000
I'm having an unlocking issue with my BB 8700v. I bought it from my work locked to Vodafone (I assume). I'm on Orange so I got my friend who is on Voda to call them and get an unlock code.
I got the code and instructions, followed them and the phone read "Code Accepted". However now the phone won't register my orange SIM.
The MEPD menu reads all fields as DISABLED and at the top it says SIM card: No valid SIM card"
What should I do? Is there a time delay on unlocking?
Posted by log
Ok, reading back a few pages has got me thinking of taking a BB Pearl from Orange as my contract is up soon and ill get a free one, coming from se p900, p910 , p1i, X1 etc (and going back to P1 )
. Will I like it ?
The pearl has the best form factor for me but the screen is a tad small, the others have a big screen but are a bit bigger. It seems they are all pretty functional, wifi , gps, and all, and I mostly use opera mini on wifi, ocaisionally on gprs.
Touchscreen will be missed but the few Blackberrys Ive handled have thet natty touch stick which seem to work well.
I dont watch movies or listen to music, little texting, check email when abroad and keep a few notes.
Pearl or the other ones ?, Orange do about 4, Pearl, Bold , Curve and flip.
Reccomendations... Pros, cons.
Posted by nicv27
On 2009-09-11 13:39:25, log wrote:
Pearl or the other ones ?, Orange do about 4, Pearl, Bold , Curve and flip.
Reccomendations... Pros, cons.
I use a bold and really like the keyboard it makes email/twitter really easy. The bold`s camera is only a 2mp but it isnt too bad. I use mine on o2 and never have any problems with connection 3g or wifi.
The keyboard put me off the pearl i think the qwerty keyboard on the Bold or Curve are more user friendly.
If you want 3g then go for the Bold if you dont need 3g and want a 3.2mp camera go for the Curve
Posted by ofiaich
Hi People!
any ideas how to remove BB App World icon from the top of my screen?
I have updated all of the 7 apps and have restarted the Bold.
I also did a battery pull but still the icon is there.
I am not sure whether to delete the BB App World application, and reboot, then re-install.
Any advice much appreciated!
EDIT... deleted app and now rogue icon has gone...
now to find it on the net and re-install !
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2009-09-14 15:06 ]
Posted by Merc_Man
Hi Guys,
If I get a E-Series Nokia, such as the E63,E71 or E66, will I be able to recieve my emails the same way as I do on my BB 8120?
I will be using Orange.
Do I need to pay anything extra other then the BB Bolt on?
All help appriciated.
Thanks.
Posted by Prom1
On 2009-09-14 01:39:27, Merc_Man wrote:
Hi Guys,
If I get a E-Series Nokia, such as the E63,E71 or E66, will I be able to recieve my emails the same way as I do on my BB 8120?
I will be using Orange.
Do I need to pay anything extra other then the BB Bolt on?
All help appriciated.
Thanks.
I'll answer this. I own the E71 and although I've only tried 2 email solutions - Nokia Messaging and LonelyCatGames ProfiMail - Push email for Pop/IMAP4 works very well.
However I MUST caution you!!
Benefits: Use any data plan or WiFi without a specific data plan by carrier allowing WLAN sync.
(some of us in certain country's don't get email pushed without a data plan with specific carrier based service books pushed & operating on your BB device).
multiple choice of email push solutions as well as Lotus Notes & MS Exchange MAPI push solutions (some free) many NOT.
Limitations:
- HTML email layout is VERY poor on Nokia Messaging free solution. Not much better but faster to scroll through on ProfiMail.
- sub-folder sync on Exchange will cost you around $25-40US on S60 3rd Edition FP1 (E71).
My best suggestion is to wait another 2-3mths when the Nokia E72 debuts.
Benefits:
* HSPA 10Mbps Down/2Mbps UP (vs E71 - 3.5Mbps down/384UP) pure modem for your laptop.
* Optical Sensor like BB 8520 along with the DPad integrated.
* S60 3.2 will have another year of life for application development and support while FP1 is very quickly fading if not dead already.
* better camera quality in pics as seen on leaked prototype comparisons. Yes the E71 has a 3.2MP cam but its PISS POOR except for daytime bright sunlight winter shots. Check my Ovi channel under Jagga.
* Much faster & newer ARM 11 cpu running at 600Mhz (vs 384 on E71).
Limitations:
- same old 320x340pixel display. If your older than 27 and your no longer 20/20 vision this will SEVERLY hurt your eyes after a few months.
- WebKit browser is VASTLY improved for speed and navigation. But you'll LOOSE the abilty to save a bookmark highlighted, or the ability to save a bookmark & create a new folder while saving a new bookmark; something that annoys me since I used to have my 8100 3yrs back.
BTW, this E72 should have been shipping and shown off at Nokia World 2009 on September 2nd & 3rd but for some reason it was ignored for the N900, X6, X3, and N97 Mini.
Read more on E71 for now. If your in Europe you should NOT pay more than 150Euros retail for a BNIB unit.
[ This Message was edited by: Prom1 on 2009-09-14 06:10 ]
Posted by Nanu
On 2009-09-14 01:39:27, Merc_Man wrote:
Hi Guys,
If I get a E-Series Nokia, such as the E63,E71 or E66, will I be able to recieve my emails the same way as I do on my BB 8120?
I will be using Orange.
Do I need to pay anything extra other then the BB Bolt on?
All help appriciated.
Thanks.
I'll answer this. Without all the BS.
Unfortunately Nokia have ceased supporting BlackBerry Connect on their devices (AFAIK) so the BB bolt on will be of no use to you.
Dogmann uses Seven.com and swears by them, though you will need to change to UL data with Orange and pay a subscription to Seven.com.
Other than that Nokia apparently do their own push email, hence why they stopped supporting BB connect. You could give that a go.
Nanu
Posted by Merc_Man
To use Nokia's push email, do I still need the unlimited data plan? Also does anyone have any experience of using this? How good is it compared to BlackBerrys service?
Posted by Berry
I have heard Nokia email service is very hit and miss.
Posted by Prom1
On 2009-09-14 14:46:00, Merc_Man wrote:
To use Nokia's push email, do I still need the unlimited data plan? Also does anyone have any experience of using this? How good is it compared to BlackBerrys service?
well you got two statements above showing comparability.
Initially Nokia Messaging (push email) will send you an SMS from the site (http://email.nokia.com/account/home.action) to your mobile. It'll ask for a password and email address (the initial email address you've registered on site just above here). Once setup it'll be the primary email client on your mobile. Preferably it'll want a provider APN, but you CAN tell it to use WiFi only if you wish - its in the settings.
Seven's solution I think is still free; I've never used it though.
My Previous statements where not BS. I gave the information to help the user make a better decision should he/she choose to go with S60 on a business device from Nokia; E72 combines the same features the E75 has along with IM Chat & presence. Email will be updated on that before E71 and like devices get a software update.
Don't ever assume that a BB Email service is the same on every continent or country or provider. There ARE specifics that are changed. For the most part you'll be dissatisfied with push email on any other device than a BlackBerry. Email is a BlackBerry's bread and butter - its what made the devices for corporate solutions and now consumer solutions a staple.
Posted by p900 lover
Anyone know anything about the BlackBerry Bold 9700? It seems to be a mix between the 8900 and 9000, looks good, similar size to the 8900 but with 3g and better camera.
Posted by masseur
I haven't seen mention of this in this topic, so just in case...
BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac releasing October 2 (engadget)
Posted by fatreg
Was supposed to come out in September...
Some people already have a copy of it