sorry if anyone had already address this. How do you turn aim sound off? I just got a 7100t and using the software that came with it (OZ).

thanks

You can't (unless they've released a newer version). That's why many of us prefer third party software instead of the OZ software.

I have been using Verchat for a few days now, but I have a question. When someone ICQ's me a phone number, it comes up as a clickable link but defaults to the browser and trys to open it as an ip address. Do any of the other IM programs offer proper phone number intergration?
Thanx in advance

Hi, I'm new to blackberry and couldn't get IM+ to work on my 7750. I installed Verichat and it seems to be installed correctly. BUT, whenever i try to login i get "Could not find service book ent". Any idea what i need to do so i can connect to the chat services?

It looks like nice program. I hope i'm able to use it.

I'm using verizon, btw.

Harreh

Just wait till BB's have the AOL, Yahoo pre-installed. Verichat users - would you still use it as much or not?

I gave up on Verichat a couple of weeks ago. I am in my second week of a 30-day trial of WebMessenger. I find WebMessenger works fine with all four (ICQ, AOL, MSN, and Yahoo!) IM services.

You can check them out at http://www.webmessenger.com/index.jsp


I plan to purchase a license.

do you have to connect thru an enterprise server to get it to work? i don't connect to any sort of enterprise server.

Both WebMessenger and VeriChat works without a BES/MDS now. (Regardless of outdated specs on their webpage). Just make sure you follow the "Configuring Internet On BlackBerry" from the BlackBerry FAQ in the link below:

where do i go to download it msn messager for 7100r blackberry

Mark Rehjon, thanks so much for all your insightful work on these forums - you've got a dedicated reader in me !!

Earlier in this thread (I haven't figured out the quote function yet), you stated:

IM is only a niche market for business.

With all due respect, I manage 300 employees in 17 locations spanning 4 countries, and we use an IM program all the time (we happen to use the Lotus Notes add-ons called "SameTime" or "Notes Buddy".

A few business advantages of IM-type apps:

1. since everyone's on the same email software with this add-on, its almost a natural to log onto ST (SameTime) when you log in to check your mail, so most folks are accessible.

2. we do lots of telephone conferences (usually secure 8xx phone-in numbers with passwords for security) and may have many folks on a call. since we're remote physically from each other (not in the same conference room looking at each other eye ball to eye ball), often hard to read "body language", so we use ST to ping other attendees "off line" for their impressions of what's being said by the speaker(s), etc. or to have "side conversations" since we're already all "there"

3. its a great way to just stay in touch with employees, colleagues or your boss (the new electronic way of practicing MBWA (management by walking around).

4. i bet i have at least half a dozen ST windows going at any point during my 10 to 12 hour days, either at my home office or work site office.

5. people get used to "seeing" you on ST, and as such, you are a viable presence in the "office" no matter where you are physically (I also spend a couple of months a year working from my boat - its ok when at the dock and tied into a land line (dial up speed for email SUCKS but one gets by - one of the reasons I just bought a BB (7100g) is so I can do this while "hangin' on the hook" (at anchor), and not be punished by dial up speeds to my laptop or land line. in many cases, i avoid a LOT of otherwise essential email to get the job done by using ST.

So Mark, for me, and a few other tens of thousands of IBMers, ST (IM, etc) is a fundamental part of how we do business worldwide. not just a consumer gadget, but a serious business tool !!

thanks again for all the great posts, you guys, this is awesome stuff !!

capngeno,

Do you happen to use SameTime on your blackberry? What proggie do you use to have that capability for the Blackberry?

To turn off AIM sounds, you will need to go to Profiles and edit your options for SMS.

Verichat works fine for me except for one thing. I love how you can be signed on to AOL at two different places at the same time. Wish this was an option for MSN as well because we use both at my company.

Verichat installed successfully ... then I get to the choosing of the "prviders" (MSN and Yahoo) for instant messaging ... they ask for the ID/Passwords , which I do, then !!!! What ????? When I go to the Applications then to Verichat ... it still asks to re-renter all of the info ... seems I CANNOT save the entries!
What to do please?

I finally tried this program. I still prefer the Verichat interface, but the damn thing keeps logging on and off on me all day long. Having tried IM+, and Verichat as well now... I think Webmessenger is the best of the three at this point in time. I'll probably purchase a license as well at the end of the trial.

They should really update their webpage... I didn't try it all this time since I thought you had to have BES/MDS as indicated. I'm glad Mark posted otherwise.

If you configured it right, it should auto sign you in to all or any of them that you pick when verichat starts. I wanted to sign into all 4, so when i set it up, i made sure that the checkbox was checked to auto connect when verichat is started. It saved my info and signs me in automatically.

For any of you experienced with Webmessenger... Quick question:

I'm leaving the program running in the background all day... but often when I switch back to it throughout the day, it says it's "disconnected" -- and I can't seem to manually connect it again (unless I perhaps log out completely, close the program, and log back in again.) I'm in service area, so it's not like my phone is out of range. And my screen-names appear online to my buddies, but any messages they send are lost. What's the cause of this... any way to fix it?

I'm on my 3rd day with WM and that is also the same problem I face. Despite clicking on 'connect' when one or two of my IM services show 'disconnect' status, the only way to get connection back is to exit and relog back into WM providing it does not crash your BB.

But what is funny is that if WM is a single socket connection, then why is it that sometimes 1 or 2 of the IM services log me off? What's annoying about this is that it wouldn't log back on.

Some additional info: If you have trouble logging into WM consistently, it may be time to do a hard reboot (removal of battery). I have a hunch that (for Nextel at least) when using WM for too long of a period, something happens and you lose the MDG connection which renders WM useless. I test this by going into Reqwireless' WebBrowser and if I can;t view websites, then it's time to reboot. This does nto seem to affect the NOL browser however I wonder if this affects the DC or cell calls.

That is one problem that I have not experienced with WebMessenger. (Knock on wood!_

Mark -

A client of mine wants to use AIM on his Blackberry 7520 with Nextel service. I have upgraded him to OS 4.0. I want to get explicit instructions to be able to install Verichat in one visit. I've looked over Verichat's instructions and yours. Little confused. Will I need and APN from Nextel and the TCP static IP? Can you give me exact instructions including if I need to speak to Nextel to "turn on" any additional services for this install to go relatively seemlessly.

Thanks, TTG

I went ahead and emailed Webmessenger support with my issues, as well as your post. Hopefully they'll give us an answer.

And the search continues for an IM program that actually works how it's supposed to...

Hi,

I recently got a blackberry 7290. At first I had a personal account using the BWC while I waited for my work to sort out some cost issues. Verichat worked like a charm during this period using the TCP APN settings.

I subsequently changed my package to BES. I haven't been able to confirm this, but it seems like my work not only runs an older version of the BES server, but also doesn't allow browsing etc through the BES server.

Here is my problem, I can successfully connect using IM+ with the WAP settings, but I cannot get Verichat to connect using the TCP settings rather than the BES settings. This happens even if I select "T-Mobile, non-BES" in the connection settings. I actually tried the other connection option as well and that also didn't work.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how I can connect with Verichat, but not using the BES server?

Thanks

Call me dense...... but I got everything loaded fine I believe but I cannot set up the IM networks....for AOL & Yahoo i get error user name/password unsuccessfully updated.... for msn - I get a WAIT....


Have I missed a step?

Yeah, what's up with that? And I can't re-connect to AIM when this happens without removing the battery. Ugh.

There is a new IM client for the BlackBerry called Ramble IM. It is free and only for AOL IM right now, but it is a thick IM client that uses the Mobile Data Service (if you have it activated by your System Adminstrator) to provide persistant view of your Buddies and allows you to chat with them as if you were sitting at a desktop computer. There is no extra software to install on your BES and no redirection of your IM messages to some server. It is a pure IM experience on your BlackBerry.

Ramble IM

All you need to do is read the freeware license agreement and give it your email address. They will send you the Over The Air (OTA) install link directly to your email address so you can load it right onto your device.

JP

Causerie. Their first beta version had support for this and apparently they realized and took it out. I emailed them and they wrote back saying that ST is only for Enterprise Users. I was only 1 user who needed ST on mobile device and they did not give me the access. I sent another email and they gave me a free copy.

The first version brought the ST buddy list both from our public and private domain. It was exactly like Yahoo, AIM etc. plugged in my user name, password and server name of our ST server and it got connected automatically.

I did not get the new update for Causerie Enterprise.

i installed verichat but for some reason i only can use MSN and yahoo....does verichat support AIM?

Check out the thread:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/aftermarket-software/6938-new-blackberry-im-client-free.html

Hi!
Can somebody help me? I wanna know, how much traffic im comsumes. I think about 20Persons on List chatting with 1 Person for one hour. Approximately? any ideas?
(I want to know this that I know, which data-plan to choose)

i just got the backberry and i have installed a few things just fine...but when i downloaded aim from ramble when i sign on it says ...error logging in: could not find a service book entry for ippp...please someone help me asap....

Check out this thread:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=6938

Quick answer- there is a fix coming out for this problem sometime this week.

It's called QuickIM and can be downloaded from http://www.quickim.com

QuickIM quick review

QuickIM instant messenger software allows you to connect to public MSN networks and chat with friends from anywhere you are. QuickIM is also available for corporate networks and can connect to private instant messaging networks running QuickIM server software.
QuickIM for BlackBerry uses available BES/MDS or operator proxy based TCP connections to connect directly to the instant messaging network. The positive point being your chat messages are not intercepted by a third party gateway. The drawback of this is when you lose GPRS coverage, your friends will see you offline. But may be it's not a too big issue since you are anyway unable to answer to your friends messages if you are out of coverage.
The application weighs less than 110kb, you need to make sure you have full internet access in order to run it. QuickIM provides a support forum with relatively detailed information on configuring the device networking and the corporate BES (useful in some cases).
Classic messenger features (buddy list, emoticons, multiple chat rooms) are present, plus some unique features such as the QuickText feature to pre-record useful message templates and the last received message scroller. Overall, the messenger has a simple user interface. The messenger can be configured to run in background, in case of new messages coming in, you'll be alerted by a message popup and a sound signal.
The pricing of QuickIM is one time fee as opposed to annual subscription fee.
The software can be obtained from http://www.quickim.com

Not sure how many of you out there are using VeriChat on a BB with Nextel service. While I have VeriChat running, I can not get alerted or radio'd. It tells the initiating party "User in Data Mode" or something like that.

Anyone else have that issue? Is there a workaround?

Thanks,
Auggie

Mark or Anyone Else Knowledgable,

I have just upgrade to a TMO 7290. I downloaded the IM client from the TMO site and installed it.

I used the Search (rackin' up those search points ) for IM and found references to charges for SMS and that we should use Verichat.

My question is: Does the IM client on the 7290 from TMO get charged as SMS or as part of the data plan?

Thanks!

Chip

SMS.

I have used both SMS and data Instant Messagers in the past, so here is how they compare:

SMS Pros: When you are idle (i.e. no messages being sent or received), your processor is not working to keep the connection open and thus you are not using up your battery. Also, if you go out of range, you do not have to worry about it signing you off and then having to sign back on. The server simply holds your messages the same way it holds your regular SMS messages until you come back into range.

SMS Cons: Your buddy list does not update on its own. You have to choose to update the buddy list -- usually this is an option on the menu "update buddy list".

Data Pros: When a buddy signs on, you see them pop up on your list right away. Less cost if you have an unlimited data plan

Data Cons: It uses your battery up if you stay connected. Also, when you go out of range, you get disconnected from the server sometimes.

With T-Mobile you can get 1000 SMS messages for $6.99 which should be enough unless you chat on AIM constantly.

OK. Good to know.

Thanks for the info!

Is it me or does the 7100G with Cingular Wireless not have ANY IM features built in other than the PIN messaging....

Okay am I missing something here, I tried downloading Ramble simply because all I needed was AIM Connection, but it downloads a JAD file? How do I install it from there?? :(

QuickIM web site says, "Classic messenger features (buddy list, emoticons, multiple chat rooms) are present, plus some additional features such as the QuickText feature to pre-record useful message templates and the last received message scroller."

I can't find any emoticons on my version J2ME Edition 2005 build #116. I have posted a message on the QuickIM tech board but have had no response. Does anyone have emoticons on their QuickIM?