what are service books?

[cg59]

perhaps just a simple one but....
what exactly is a service book? how do i know if I need them? where do i get them?

Thankx

[JSanders]

Lo, and there was in the east a FAQ!
BlackBerry Glossary - BlackBerryFAQ (http://blackberryfaq.com/index.php/BlackBerry_Glossary#Service_Book)

[cg59]

sorry, I looked there first but obviously not hard enough.

Thank you

[cg59]

where can i see a list of service books? Is there such a thing?

[JSanders]

In your BB... Options > Advanced > Service Books.

I have not seen a list elsewhere.

[cg59]

can I use service books from different carriers?

[JSanders]

You will only get the service books from the carrier with which you have a BIS or BES service. That is, if you are on AT&T, you will get AT&T's service books, there is no way for you to get service books from Tmobile.

Is there something you are trying to do, that you have not asked the question for?

[cg59]

Not necessarily, rather i was wondering if i could get more applications other than what was offered by my carrier. Just looking for ways to upgrade my device.

[JSanders]

Applications? yea, all over, look in our Aftermarket Software section here, as well as the FAQ site, Third Party Applications link. You don't need service books.

[cg59]

Thank you very much. I am just getting my feet wet here. i hope to be helpfuland more Pro-active as i learn more.
Thanks again, this is a great site!

[JSanders]

Here are some direct links:
3rd Party Application List - BlackBerryFAQ (http://blackberryfaq.com/index.php/3rd_Party_Application_List)
(look at freeware the collections at the bottom)

[cg59]

Whoa! amazing.
Thanks again