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Mark Rejhon · 12:09 AM

BlackBerry FREE PowerToys Utilities Thread

Some developers have seized the opportunity of the nifty new API`s found in BlackBeryOS4 to release a few free utilities that were never possible on a BlackBerry....until now! Enjoy.
Most Requires BlackBerryOS Version 4.0 - Download OS4 Here

Today Screen for BlackBerry. Has Mini Live Weather Report! Similiar to PocketPC (OS4)
... BBToday Utility

Control your BlackBerry backlight, force it always-on (OS4)
... BBLight Utility

Support Multiple Reply-To email addresses, by maker of PocketDay (OS4)
... PDUtil Utility

Search 411 Directory Assistance, faster than web browser (OS3.7)
... Berry411 Utility

Access Detailed Weather Information Instantly
... BBWeather Utility

Note: If you are still hungry for software, don`t forget to also check the sister thread, BlackBerry Killer Software thread!

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EDIT:
BBTools has been RESURRECTED!
It was temporarily discontinued.

Mark Rejhon · 10:03 PM

Call For BlackBerry Developers

The great news for developers is that BlackBerryOS 4.0 contains a lot more API`s that makes the BlackBerry more customizable. There are many software programs we still need for BlackBerry, to make BlackBerry more useful to some people, including the following:

Needed BlackBerry software utilities:

Custom Caller-ID Ringtones on incoming callers.
Automatically display incoming messages even when outside holster, if BlackBerry has been idling for more than 1 minute.
Flash the backlight upon Calendar reminder or High-Priority Email
Copy-And-Paste Entire Address feature (paste the full address information of one person as plaintext rather than a vCard)
Make the button on your Bluetooth headset do something if you're not on a call. Such as automatically dialing your voicemailbox or Cingular's voice dial service.
Etc. Use your Imagination!

Please visit the BlackBerry Developers Forum area if you are a Java programmer who wants to get started writing software for BlackBerry, or if you are an established programmer who wasn`t aware of the extra power of the BlackBerry SDK 4.0.

MooseNYC · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

Hi Mark,

I would like to add that I would like to see some kind of 'relational database' program. I switched over to BB from Palm OS and initially used 'TinyBite' which was bought out by the Documents To Go people and rebranded it a 'Smart List To Go'. I still carry around my old PDA because of the information that I have on that program but I would love to be able to just carry the BB if it had some kind of database available.

just my $0.02

Dave

crowsnest · 03-08-2005, 11:05 PM

I have a BB 7520 from Nextel. Will these programs you advertise work with this phone.

Mark Rejhon · 03-14-2005, 07:55 PM

Yes. They work on ALL BlackBerries, to the best of my knowledge.

aristobrat · 03-14-2005, 08:23 PM

FWIW, the links in the OP are wonky after the update.

Mark Rejhon · 03-14-2005, 10:04 PM

Fixed.

jacobsaa · 03-18-2005, 08:29 PM

Hello

How do you change the location of the weather in BBToday? I know where to find it, but what are the codes or scrpit needed to correctly get your home town?

crowsnest · 03-22-2005, 08:02 PM

In case anyone is wondering, these programs do work on the Nextel 7520 Blackberry and I love the BBToday. I highly recommend it to everyone!! It took me a minute to figure out I needed to add my zip code to get my local weather, but it is not difficult to figure out.

WNorkle · 03-24-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsaa

Hello

How do you change the location of the weather in BBToday? I know where to find it, but what are the codes or scrpit needed to correctly get your home town?

Go to Weather.com, get the forecast for your hometown and look at the URL. You will see an 8 character Alphanumeric code in the URL (e.g. http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...om=search_city is what I get when I look for Calgary, AB the CAXX0054 is the locator code).

jcl7510 · 03-26-2005, 12:23 PM

I would still love to see an add in or something that adds a snooze button to calendar reminders like outlook uses. I know I can open it and change the reminder time but thats a lot of keystrokes. A single button click that defaults to a 5 or 10 minute snooze would be perfect.

I'll keep wishing for it.

Andicardwell · **Looking for a Free RSS Feedreader for BlackBerry -** 04-11-2005, 11:21 AM

Anyone have any suggestions??

I have found several rss feedreaders but they are either too expensive or don't allow you to customize. I want to be able to add my own groups or categories.

Suggestions greatly appreciated!!!

Mark Rejhon · 01:12 PM

Quote:

EDIT:
BBTools has been RESURRECTED!
It was temporarily discontinued.

lentaylorfbca · 04-28-2005, 04:43 PM

I Cant Get The "today" On My Appl Loader (7520). Says No Software Available. What Do I Do?

lentaylorfbca · 04-28-2005, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

Yes. They work on ALL BlackBerries, to the best of my knowledge.

no. the app will not install on my 7520. it says the app is not designed for my 4.0 os.

chris32111 · 03:24 AM

Go to Weather.com, get the forecast for your hometown and look at the URL. You will see an 8 character Alphanumeric code in the URL (e.g. http://www.weather.com/outlook/trav...rom=search_city is what I get when I look for Calgary, AB the CAXX0054 is the locator code).

i got the code now its usfl0545 but when it loads it saids it cant find a service book entry for ippp...please help~!

maschievano · 04:33 AM

ITXX0054 (Padua the city of the saint - Italy) doesn't get the condition.
It says "Error: Expecting an element".

I'm under a proxy-firewall that need autentication (Cisco Secure)

Bluepill · 05-03-2005, 12:51 PM

I just put my zip code and it worked fine.

Aikidoka · 05-09-2005, 12:14 PM

I added one city using a zip and one using the location code. Both worked fine. I got the location code using the link provided in one of the text files included. I have it running on a 7250 w/ version 4.0.

periopnurse · **Help with BB Today -** 05-09-2005, 05:03 PM

I'm new to Blackberry as of last Friday, and so far, have been quite surprised by how much I'm enjoying it! Had a Treo 600 that I liked, but had sooooo many problems with it that Verizon gave me another PDA phone (samsung i700). I really didn't like the windows-based PDA/phone.... found all the resetting, inadvertent opening of programs (via touch screen), etc way too troublesome. Was going to hold out for the Treo 650, but then I ran across the BB 7250. Read some good reviews........thought about it long and hard.....and decided to 'jump' into it to see. I must admit I was a bit skepticle at first. But thankfully, the device has proved me wrong!!

I downloaded and installed the BB today program along with all the other power toys. I'm having an issue with the messages screen though. It isn't showing that I have a new message in the BB today screen, but when I go to the messages section, I will have a new one there. So far I've only gotten SMS messages, so not sure if this part of BB Today works on email messages. Has anyone had this problem, and if so, is there a fix??

Thanks again in advance...... and color me a 'blackberry' convert!!!
Lee

BlackEyed · 05-16-2005, 03:42 PM

I would like to have a little app that changes my LED from green to red when I have a missed call on my 7100v.

discobay · 05-23-2005, 02:12 AM

Hi, will these utilities work on a 7230 running the out-of-the-box OS?

mattchamp · 05-24-2005, 11:44 PM

these apps are awesome and then some...
thanks

searly · **OS:** 4.7.0.141

I am having the same problem you are with the "Could not find the service book entry for IPPP". Please if anyone can help us, we are all ears....

searly · **OS:** 4.7.0.141

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

BlackBerry FREE PowerToys Utilities Thread

Some developers have seized the opportunity of the nifty new API`s found in BlackBeryOS4 to release a few free utilities that were never possible on a BlackBerry....until now! Enjoy.
Most Requires BlackBerryOS Version 4.0 - Download OS4 Here

Today Screen for BlackBerry. Has Mini Live Weather Report! Similiar to PocketPC (OS4)
... BBToday Utility

Control your BlackBerry backlight, force it always-on (OS4)
... BBLight Utility

Support Multiple Reply-To email addresses, by maker of PocketDay (OS4)
... PDUtil Utility

Search 411 Directory Assistance, faster than web browser (OS3.7)
... Berry411 Utility

Access Detailed Weather Information Instantly
... BBWeather Utility

Note: If you are still hungry for software, don`t forget to also check the sister thread, BlackBerry Killer Software thread!

Mark,

I am a new 7250 user, as well as, a new forum member so I hope that I am following proper protocal. I have gotten all the new cool downloads to work on my BB except for BBweather. I keep getting the "Could not find a service book entry for IPPP" error code. I am stuck. Any idea on how to fix this? FYI, you have done a great thing here with this forum.

barstow · 06-01-2005, 10:56 PM

check the box for Disable MDS or something like that in the options. Should work fine after that.

Barstow

searly · **OS:** 4.7.0.141

I can not find where to change the "Disable MDS" in my options is. Any help?

Drakeford · 06-05-2005, 08:11 AM

I'm getting another error after I changed the "Disable MDS" in my options. The new error message is "The application BBWeather has attempted to open a connection to a location inside the firewall and outside the firewall which is not allowed by your IT policy.

test · 02:58 PM

The link for "Download OS4 Here" doesnt work...where can i dl it?

edit: nevermind....found it

ChrisRogersRep · 06-06-2005, 11:40 AM

go to bb main site and dl it from there

hutchri · 08:08 AM

Being a BB Newbie I'm assuming its something basic that I'm doing wrong, but here goes:

I've tried to add the above utilities to my 7230, but i keep recieving the following error:

"The following modules could not be loaded because their digital signatures were invalid"

Any idea's?

Problem Update: I have discovered the issue, the IT Policy from the BES server is set to disable any 3rd Party Application.

"Disallow Third Party Application Downloads TRUE"

bbcurious83 · 06-25-2005, 08:26 PM

The only thing I really dislike about the weather tool is that it says it in farenheit :(
now I have to get a farenheit to celcius converter hahahha

munozj2000 · 06-27-2005, 04:43 PM

I installed the BBToday utility onto my 7250 w/ OS4 and now I am getting a forever spinning hour-glass that I can not get rid of. Now I can not get back into my 7250, what the !@#$%. How do I fix it?

Slammed · 07-03-2005, 10:51 PM

I hope this helps

If you need a location id for BBTODAY go here and type in your city

http://www.aspnetresources.com/tools/locid.aspx

it will give you your location ID

wireless · **STOCKQUOTES on BBToday No Workee -** 07-20-2005, 08:49 AM

Ive seen a few with the same complaint as mine regarding the BB Today STOCK QUOTE module. I am able to get the 3 that are installed with the BBTODAY and thats it. Anything I add does not update. Has anyone figured out what the deal is with that? Besides that I have all other modules configured and working, so Im fairly sure Im setup correctly. Any takers?

Leetneo · **uhh -** 07-21-2005, 11:55 AM

Well what does it say? When i was settin mine up i had to click the MDS box for it to retrive them....

wireless · 07-21-2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Leetneo

Well what does it say? When i was settin mine up i had to click the MDS box for it to retrive them....

As stated, shows the Original 3 that comes with the program, any additional added stocks do not Update. I have even changed position putting the originals at the bottom, and the new ones at the top to no avail. As to the MDS selection, Checked or Unchecked shows no difference.

jsmmd · 07-29-2005, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

Yes. They work on ALL BlackBerries, to the best of my knowledge.

I have a 6230 w/a Black & White screen. BBCorrector, and the rest don't work. It would seem that a color screen is a dependancy. Can this be confirmed by someone else?

Jabba · 07-31-2005, 03:39 PM

I've followed everyones excellent suggestions but I get the following error:

Error: Bad DNS Address

This comes up after the message "Retrieving Weather, please wait..."

Anyone else get this or does anyone have any suggestions...???

I am using a 7250 over the Bell Mobility Network. I enteres CAXX0343 for Ottawa ID.

Thanks all...

Bawdygard · **OS:** 4.6.1.114

Did you disable your firewall and make sure Disable MDS Proxy is checked?