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I absolutely suck at this.

VERY new BB user here. Here's what I'd like to accomplish. I'd like to chat on msn messenger on my phone, I'd like it to look kinda' sorta' like a chat session, and I'd like to not spend any more money since I already pay $500 per month to Verizon.

1. Is this possible? I keep thinking I can just find "MSN Messenger For Blackberry" or something, but I can't.

2. If it is possible, can you type REALLY REALLY SLOWLY when you tell me step by step how to make this magical mystical technology work?

I would like to get the msn messenger application on my blackberry 8100. my service provider is t-mobile and i have unlimited text messages. is there an application that uses sms text messages so I won't get charged for using any instant messenger?

thanks.

You need to upgrade to the 4.2.1.107 OS from TMobile. Log onto TMobile Upgrade and update your device using the instructions and downloads there.

Then you should get the Oz instant messenger application which uses sms.

Good luck.

so by upgrading by using that software provided by t-mobile, I'll have msn, AIM, yahoo, etc?

thanks

Updating the software allows you to be able to use IM without getting the "feature enabler" from TMobile. That was one of TMo's big reasons for releasing this new version of the OS.

I would like to implement Yahoo IM.

Can somebody please tell me if this communicates through the BES internet connection (which is effectively free ) or the carrier's mobile data service, thus incurring a charge for every kB transferred?

Thanks in advance.

what do you prefer ?
Google Talk or Yahoo ?

Google Talk for me.

Ok...I got jive talk. Works well for what I need. Is that a one time fee?

JiveTalk is awesome. Be sure and get the transferrable license. It's an extra $10 but worth it if you have to change BB's (warranty, wanted a new BB, etc.) Yes, it's a one time fee.

does any one know the TCP for the Rim Verizon 8830...... or do you know of a better program to get Aim for free

After months of being a happy user on BES of jive talk i am now being hit with a 403 forbidden error message each time i try to log in. Does this mean my IT community have blocked the connection? is there another reason? is there a workaround? any help greatly appreciated.

Ok so I installed BeeJive IM, but i have a question, how do I know know how much Kb im using when i IM? since i only have a 10MB internet plan, i wanna make sure I dont go overboard..thanks whoever can answer me!

I downloaded this for my 8703e and thought it would be killer. looks nice but it disconnects me automatically atleast from AIM. happens after about 5 minutes idle or so. I emailed the company but I got no response. Guess I need to find a new company to do business with. I thought I would try verichat but it doesn't state support for the 87XX.

recommendations?

thanks.

you are not only using data when you are sending an IM. You are constantly sending/receiving data to maintain your connection. On average I do around 50-60MB of data per month.


EDIT: Not trying to scare you away from JT. I send/receive a lot of emails,RSS,etc as well.

JiveTalk, obviously. It's much better than IM+ at the moment (JiveTalk 1.0.2 versus IM+ 5.0.9).

I think it would be useful to post which carriers RIM's IM applications work for. I'm curious to know which apps work for AT&T since I am currently awaiting my 8310....

I am a jivetalk user though, but i am feeling the 2.0.xx of Googletalk...

I could not find if anyone already asked this here before but..

I have the unlimited data plan from T-Mobile and have to pay for each SMS text message sent/received. So I started using Google Talk after the nighmare it was to get my bill after using OZ Messenger.

But just to make sure, I contacted T-Mobile through email to have them confirm that since Google Talk uses data to transmit messages, and because I have the unlimitted data plan, that I should not get any extra charges on my bill. So I just got their answer and they say that I will still get charged for ever message. I told them to double check everything because it makes not sense.

Is there anyone out there who's got the same set up as I do and has been using Google Talk without having to pay for every message?

Google Talk uses your data connection, not sms. You will not be charged for sms.

There is a great app called JiveTalk that works with all the IM services. Give it a try

beejive :: JiveTalk mobile messaging

Thanks John. I guess I'll know for sure soon. Since there are no extra charges in their online page (aside from a couple test sms I sent out), I feel a little bit more confident.

I thought about getting that program since you all seem to talk highly about it but since I'm just getting into IM, I wanted to begin with something that was free. Through the Psi/Jabber set up, I've been able to use Google Talk with the other networks so for now I'd say I'm happy.

Thanks again.

There is a 30 day trial with jivetalk. I'd suggest trying it out....We'll see if u go back to Gtalk.

anyone know how to fix or anything about "invalid connection string: unable to open connection" on blackberry 7250??

plus do anyone know the good website that can get msn.. Since I tried to see any sites for it... they dont have anything for blackberry 7250.

can anyone please help me.

Just to add my own two cents on the IM+ versus JiveTalk debate:

IM+ 5.1 supports Wi-Fi, while JiveTalk up to 1.03 does not.

For some of us this is a big deal, personally I like JiveTalk's interface and price better than IM+, but a lot of the time I'm working where EDGE reception is poor and of course my carrier is a well known data-charge bandit, so I'm inclined to spend my money on IM+ (although I'm waiting for a response re Wi-Fi from the JT team).

YMMV.

I think once JT supports WIFI connection, I might consider to get a 8820 (WIFI and GPS). I think the ATT 8820's wifi feature is pretty limited when I use it with TMO service.

Just heard back from JiveTalk support:

"We currently do not support wifi, but should be adding wifi support in our next version in the coming weeks."

Fingers crossed! ;)

Hey guys looking to get a messanger on my world 8830. Id like to use AIM, is it free for me to use with verizon? I have the unlimited data plan and unlimited text messaging. Will i be charged for anything, will this work?

I use Jive talk and love it.... but this new version of AIM for my Sprint 8830 is pretty good actually. I love the fact that it is tied into the messaging application.... like the emails and bb messenger are... makes it very easy to keep updated on the chats.... wish Jive Talk did that.
However I have it set to see the buddy icons and there is nothing there.... does this work for anyone else? Also, you just see a note icon next to a buddies name if they have an away message or something, but you can't click on it to see what it is in any way.... that's annoying too.

Also... anyone else not able to log into MSN on Jive Talk for the last few days?

Logged into Jive yesterday just fine...

both the old release and the new beta, both fine for me

I cannot get MSN to work with Jive... it keeps telling me the password is invalid but I use my normal password and can log in everywhere else. Weird.

Are you possibly hitting ALT instead of CAP, or vice-versa? I've done that, but I've had no problem with MSN on JiveTalk.

Make sure you don't have any spaces and you don't capitalize the first letter.

I have sent my log to Jive to figure it out... everything has been entered correctly.... I tried like 40 times! haha
We shall see

i dont have a data plan but i have free texting. what do i do?

Started to work again oddly.... but as long as it is working again I am happy!

I am a big fan of yahoo's new email tool where you can SMS to people's phones through their desktop email program. Is there an equivalent to this for the blackberry. Looked through yahoo messenger for BB and yahoo go 3.0 and didn't seem to be there. Obviously looking for a way to conserve my SMS messages, which I don't have the unlimited plan, in favor of using my unlimited data plan. Thanks

I have the 8820 now my 7130c lost the track wheel

anyway, i found this online and was able to sign in to yahoo, aim and msn (see below)

to summarize

1. i went to media.net
2. scrolled down to categories and clicked on 3. Mail and Messaging
3. once there i downloaded Mobile IM
4. Saved the settings
5. once it finished. I went to my Blackberry and clicked on the IM icon
6. voila they were all there...not sure if this was preloaded already on my phone. lol.




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SUBJECT:
Download and Install the Mobile IM Client via MEdia Net using the RIM BlackBerry Curve using Handheld Software Version 4.x

FACT:
RIM BlackBerry Curve
Mobile IM

SYMPTOM:
Instant Messenger
Downloads (Ringtones / graphics / games)

FIX:
RIM BlackBerry Curve Keypad Layout

Prerequisites

Access to MEdia Net browser
Set up an IM account with one of the supported ISPs
Memory must be available on device
Exceeding memory capacity can cause errors when downloading
The Mobile IM application is approximately 150kb

Download Mobile Instant Messenger Via MEdia Net

Scroll to and select the MEdia Net icon(to select press the trackball in).
Scroll to and select Mail & Messaging.


Scroll to and select Mobile IM.


Select "Set application permissions" and then scroll to and select Download.


Select View.


Press the Menu key and select Save.


The Mobile IM application will download.


"Device must be rebooted to complete install" will display, select Reboot.


Device will restart.
NOTE: Upon reboot, "Do you want to allow the application Instant Messaging to act as a server" may appear. Choose Allow this connection.
If there are problems downloading or installing, please contact Customer Care.


NOTE:
Related Topics
Sign on to AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
Sign on to Windows Live Messenger
Sign on to Yahoo! Messenger


NOTES

The Mobile IM device client uses a GPRS data connection to send and receive messages.
Data charges will apply to these GPRS sessions as well as the initial one-time downloading of the application.
Specific charges will vary depending upon the data plan selected.

Mobile e-mail Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Instant Messaging on your Cell Phone | Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular




If you are viewing information on devices or services, please note: content reflects instructions for devices and services purchased from AT&T.
Some differences may exist for devices not purchased from AT&T.

WebMessenger's Blackberry IM client which works on yahoo, aim, msn, and icq has recently become available free of charge... Due to the new pricing I think it is the best option out there!