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[Tom]

Welcome to BlackBerryForums.com (http://www.blackberryforums.com)!

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[bdenton]

Just introducing myself. I got a Blackberry for Christmas and am looking for more information.

Sorry to hear about the crash! Wish I could help!

[chadnexcom]

I am a 3.5 year old blackberry user and a Nextel Preferred partner. I have am very interested in helping to, as well as learning more about the possiblities with this device.

[BBWesley]

Hey guys... GLAD I found you.... Been a BB user (7290) for about 3 months. I am somewhat techno savy, but due to work and family obigations, my time spent with techology is pretty much limited to business... therefore I end up being pretty much an appliance user.

However, I am the tech contact for our local office (the interface for all others to the IP helpdesk at our company)... And, I am the first person in our company to get the 7290. Managers had old monochrome BB's... didn't do anything with them but email and phone... But now ALL sales and marketing staff in our company will be getting 7290's... Since I am the first user, I am trying out bunches of new things.. software, new ways of using this technology for improving our productivity, etc.... and hope to spread to other company people all the great stuff that the BB's can do for them (using BB as modem right now on my laptop)...

I will be needing some overall education, and probably some specific instructions, but it will be multipliled over our whole comany (100's of other new BB users...)... Looking forward to the learning!

[Dmaynard]

Hi there, just wanted to say hello. I have been a BB 7290 user for 6 weeks or so. I don't know how i ever managed without it.

I am glad to see that there is a forum (pardon the pun) that is jam packed with info. Its funny many of the sales guys at RIM don't even know some of the tips and tricks on this site.

Awesome!

[blabber]

8) Hey, this is great. Finally, some people who know something! :wink: Calling my cell provider, Cing(cough)ular usually gets me nowhere fast.

My biggest obstacle is I have no Windows working anyplace, just Linux, and any third-party software seems to require a Windows box USB'd to my 7290. Oh, the pain... :cry:

[sharpycl]

I got a blackberry towards the end of november, and I am loving everything about it and its service.

I have a blackberry 7290

[pvitale]

I am a New user to blackberry as well as to this site. One thing i want to mention is that anyione looking to use im's on your blacberry i am using verichat and it works great. Are there better programs? I have not found one. 8) 8)

[bmoore]

Hey just dropping a quick not to introduce myself. I have been using a BB for quite sometime hooked into our co email (BES). I recently purchased an unlocked 7100t which I totally love and was trying to learn more about it capabilities and features and I came across your site. It really is second to none as far as usefule information/discussion in BB world.

Keep it up..

[GTi4Life]

New guy here. I have a 7520 thru Nextel. It's my first BlackBerry and I'm addicted already. This forum has been more informative than Nextel support(HaHa) and RIM support. Thanks a million to Mark Rejhon for his help and patince with my OS problem. (y)

[bbnewbie]

Total newbie also. Actually came to BB via my dad, who's never-the-early-adopter in our family.

I'm also a web designer/dev so looking forward to tinkering with WAP tricks!

[Mark Rejhon]

If you are having login problems, check this thread:
If login does not exist, please re-register (http://www.blackberryforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1953)

[9fingers]

Hi there, I am new here for the second time. I was registered but for some reason my account was removed. i'm glad to be back.

[cherubic]

hi, i've been on the nextel network for about 3 years now and just picked up a 7520 on friday. so far i've just been getting used to it and got my email hooked up so its the greatest all-in-one device i've had yet.

i hope to learn alot here and contribute to the information on here with some tips i may pick up. great site so far, keep up the good work!

[blabber]

Hey, I keep pushing the :space: key, waiting to be beamed up to the Enterprise, but nothing is happening. Scotty? Hello? Bones? Spock? :cry:

:oops:

[Tom]

Hey, I keep pushing the :space: key, waiting to be beamed up to the Enterprise, but nothing is happening. Scotty? Hello? Bones? Spock? :cry:

:oops:

hahaha

[davefromchicago]

I recently deployed 20 BlackBerrys in our office. I manage the IT group responsible for that (and the BES). So far things have gone off without a hitch. We're on BES 4.0 for Lotus Domino, using the BB 7730s.

This looks like a very well-run and informative forum.

[Penfold]

I have just got BES v2.2.5.5 for our Lotus Domino v6.5.3 infrastructure with just 6 Blackberry users which will probably increase as time goes on. I have never seen BES or used a Blackberry before so it is all a learning curve. I am so glad I found this site though as it has already proved invaluable and has helped me overcome some issues that I have already had.

I wanted to go straight for BES v4.0 but Vodaphone UK have still not released it and my directors were too impatient to want to wait so I have had to go with what I have got and will then have to upgrade once it is available.

Hello to all and cheers for being here :) :D :?

[inb5]

kinda late posting, but always used the ipaq pc got the 7520 bb and hooked on it, put the ppc down I,m saying it foe backup. this site hase been very helpful to me and I do thank the guys on here SO THE HATS OFF NEVER STOP HELPING U ALL ARE A BLESSING OUT THERE.......

[BBCO]

Hello...got a BB 7520 from Nextel about a week ago. I have not put the thing down yet! I am worried that my 11 year old son is going to steal it and my wife is going to throw it away :wink:

I have already installed two third party apps: VeriChat and WebViewer. I had issues with both which I was quickly able to resolve thanks to this INCREDIBLE forum.

I look forward to learning more and sharing what I learn!

Thanks! (y)

BBCO
Jason in Colorado

[lude]

Just got a (stompin deal on a) T-mobile 7230 yesterday. Within a few hours I found this forum and just wanted to thank you guys for helping me upgrade the software with the AT&T version to 4.0, and for recommending some good aftermarket apps for use!

Thanks again!

[CarlSpackler]

Just found this site, looks like a great place for all types of info.

I just recently installed BES 4.0 in our office and am learning my way around it. So far I think it is a great product.

Your site will truly be of great assistance to me.


Thanks again!
Carl Spackler

[lightbringer]

New to BB using the 7230 on T-Mo. I've already done some reading on this and other sites and am amazed at the amount of useful info I could only find here. Thanks in advance for all of my stupid questions.

[Greanhouse]

Just saw this thread. Will post over here. I am a vw/audi performance shop owner and am hoping to use my bb as much as I was able to use my pocket pc.

Been browsing and have installed some apps that are helping!

Now if I could just find some cool ringtones, lol.

And what's up with the search? I click one thread and then hit the backbutton when it's not what I was looking for and have start a new search.

Link to ringtones would be great as searching brings up lots of unrelated threads. Oh, and the use the search nazis can flame away!

[jgfaulkner83]

Radio Executive in Florida

Love the site!

[kylewentworth]

waitin to get the new bb just thought i would try to find a site so i wouldnt before it came via fedex tomarrow im also very comfortable with all of nextel/Iden pc software so if it is that simple i sould have no problem with the programing of my new BB

[Lmedina]

I guess I should post to introduce myself before asking for help. :D

I have been a BB user for about 7 years, and enjoy it's versitility.

The first time I've seen this site and I think it's GREAT! Hope to get a lot of useful help as well as provide some input. Thanks for the opportunity to join!

[mikeymobiles]

I have a 7750 for work, and looking to get rid of that and just jump to the 7250...and this site has cleared up alot of fuzzy questions for me...and is just an all around source of info!!

[arcticatboots]

Hey everyone just got a 7250 3 days ago Love it so far, need to figure out VPN access without a BES.

Anyways I am sure I will be busy surfing all the info!!

[Kernel Panic]

n00b here also, just got my Nextel 7520 last night as an early bday present to myself... Found this site through howardforums.com

[astcell]

Running 16 Blackberry 7750's for a goverment office here. I have quite a thirst for knowledge on what these little guys can do. Glad to have found this board!

[da_law]

just got my 7250... so far i love it!

[dzervit]

After researching BBs for our company (only to have the project squashed) I've decided to just get one on my own. I've lurked for awhile and just decided to jump in! Great site & tons of great info!!! (y)

[str8poolbanger]

Welp, I finally did it. I jumped on the BB bandwagon. I ordered my 7520 from Nextel today (will be here first thing AM). After spending about 3 years with them on phones and learning EVERYTHING there was about them, I am officially a noob again. Back to asking questions that have the simplest answers. At least I know the forum rules and regs and posting ettique. Great forum and I know ill spend sleepless nights and work days (Own a cellular store) on it.

(y)

[shadow]

Using BB and BES3.6 for some time, ready to roll-out on BES4.0 (2000 users) and looking for background info. CU

[genesisk77]

I am a partner in an advertising agency and in the last few weeks the BB 7520 has changed the way I work. I love this thing, and my hats off to all the users on this forum who have shared some really valuable info.

Thanks.

[ELM417]

Just wanted to say wassup to everyone. I've been a nextel customer for almost 3 years now, but I just got on the BB bandwagon too (upgraded to the 7520)....so I'm pretty sure you all will be seeing me around a lot

[Sommer_rm]

Hi guys I have had my BB 7520 for a about a month now and I am loving it. Great site

[jrwoodall]

just got a 7230, switching from a kyocera smart phone (with palm os).

I have been through many of the threads on the message boards, and they are GREAT! thanks for providing this information and support.

I also get the 'hint' and will search through the db prior to posting a question.

thanks again for the service!

[Grifter]

Hi, I'm a sys admin for an insurance company office in Bermuda. Though, I went to school for graphic design, I fell into this profession because I have a technical background and the job was easily obtained due to my contacts. I've been placed in charge of the Blackberry operations in my company and maintain services for three offices. Sounds like a lot but it's really only one BES and about 30 users. I like to get out a bit. I'm into sailing and was on the junior national team until I turned 19. Hope that I can contribute as much or more than I get out of this forum.

[GovBerry]

Glad to find this forum.

I'm a Blackberry Enteprise Server administrator. I manage 14 production and 14 failover servers. We have a total of 5500 users. We are running BES v3.6 and preparig to upgrade to v4.0, but by the time we get thru all the red tape it will be v4.1 :smile:

I hope to be able to find and share information.

Don't hesitate to contact me about with server questions. (y)

[mpalis]

Hello all - wanted to introduce myself. I am the Vice President of Link2Exchange. We provide hosted exchange email accounts with full BES 4.0 features for as low as $19.90/m per user.

We are also actively seeking Cellular Dealers as Sales Agents for our services. Please feel free to check out our site and if you have any questions about BES and Blackberry's I would be happy to help out..we have a lot of experience with them.

Also feel free to browse our knowlegebase of articles on bes and exchange troubleshooting.

link2exchange.com (http://www.link2exchange.com)

Link2exchange Knowledge Base (http://www.link2exchange.com/kb/)

[dhensler]

After 3 months, I've managed to figure out how to emulate PDA functions on my Blackberry and how to receive and send email. And now that Cingular realized that it "forgot" to set the Blackberry Internet Browser on my system, I can go out to websites. But I cannot do a thing when I get there!! Can someone tell me how to enter data on a site -- for example, enter my login when I need one to view functions, click on specific menus, etc.? I feel like an idiot but there's no documentation that explains this and aimless clicking hasn't worked. I have a 7290 that is running v. 3.8

[hforman]

Hi! I'm very new to these forums. I stumbled in here because I am having a hard time installing BES for Domino on this Windows 2003 Server with Domino 6.0.3. Now that I'm here, I'd like to meet up with people especially those with BES and Domino experience.

[JCB]

Hi:
I am new BB user from Puerto Rico. I am an attorney who works majorly out of my office. I manage daily 4 email accounts and even though I learned about BB about a year ago while at Boston, it was not available here in PR till recently. My new BB was my B-day present this past April 7th and I am thrilled! My secretary is not so thrilled since I keep emailing here constantly. The good thing is that we don't have to pick-up the phone so much and it saves my minutes and I don't have to carry my notebook with me. This site has been beeerrry! helpful, since Cingular in Puerto Rico, is not very familiar with the product. Through this site, I have worked my way from configuring my device to productivty software. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[pierre626]

Hello

I have just got a Blackberry 5820 off my Father and thought I would share my wisdom. I use mine on BES 4 with Groupwise

[chapter1]

Hi all I'm new :)

I do support for BlackBerry and hence, found this forum interesting, as this should bring some issues which I may not know of, but have happened before.

[Chewbacca]

Hi All :)
This looks like a great site!
I am using a 7290 with a 4.0 BES for a few months now, this is my first BB device and I have to say that although I started out cynical about using BB services, having several bad experiences with "wireless e-mail" solutions it is absoloutly great.
I'm looking forward to learning and sharing.

[NXTL*BRIAN]

I just wanted to inroduce myself....I'm a Nextel Authorized Sales Rep. from KY. I just purchased my first blackberrry after seeing this site a couple months ago. I still have an i860 also, but after just having my BB 7250 for a little over a month now, I can honestly say it would be hard to part with it. After learning how to use the web client e-mail properly and programs such as BBTOday, BBLight, and ReqWireless Webviewer, I have to admit this device is an amazing piece of equipment. This is defnitely an awesome tool to have for the business person.

[bdyett]

Hello! I got my first BlackBerry from Ebay a year ago to make sure it was right for me. I have upgraded to a Verizon BlackBerry 7250 and love it.
I wish they gave you a paper manual to keep with you in case you aren't near a computer. I'm not much of a technophile and am looking forward to learning from the Forum (yeah, got the Search thing).

I'm also from NJ like NJBlackBerry! (what part are 'ya from?)

[jacquesb]

I just got a 7100g last week for work - company paying for it - and I'm converting from my personal Treo 600. So far it is a painful transition, somewhat similar to changing from Mac to PC (or vice versa, depending on your frame of reference). Still undecided whether I'm going to keep this thing or give it to another employee in my department. It's nice to have this site available to help me make that transition and/or decision.

[tmj]

I cant put this thing down!....

Hello all,

Love the site. Best of it's kind anywhere. Looking forward to finding new ways to spend even more time on this thing!

[nextelmcgee]

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Any feedback on this one?

[biggame316]

hi guys. first of all, i just found this site about a hour ago. i have learn more about my 7520 in that hour than the four months that i have owned it. pretty sad considering that i sell them. this forum is awwsome. (y) 8-)

[Dawg]

hi guys. first of all, i just found this site about a hour ago. i have learn more about my 7520 in that hour than the four months that i have owned it. pretty sad considering that i sell them. this forum is awwsome. (y) 8-)


welcome aboard my friend

[hades]

Used to be a palm power user...but now with the help of this forum...I am able to just about the same stuff I could on my Treo 650 with a much more useful and powerful email client. I am groing to LOVE this 7250!!

[dsignrimages]

Hello, all...I'm a new convert to BB--just gave up my Kyocera 7135--I've had my new toy just a few days--and am wondering what took me so long! I'm a photographer in NC, and am enjoying "Berry Pix"--for mini slide shows to prospective clients.

This forum is great--keep it going.

[Tigermania]

I'm a newbie and am looking to buy a new BB 7290 and looking at signing up with T-Mobile data plan. Are there any T-Mobile users that has 7290 that are able to use the IM feature? I understand that the T-Mobile has data plans that also includes a BES plan, but I heard that T-Mobile users can have TCP access with regular data plan for 29.99/mo?

I probably will get Verichat, but wanted to make sure that the IM will work on the 7290 as the T-Mobile website stated that the IM works only on 7100. My spec is to have pushup email, SMS, IM, etc, and I'll get them to add the wap.voicestream.com to the account line.

Thanks in advance, and please excuse my lack of tech knowledge with BB. :smile:

[virus.EK]

Hey guys,

I've been a BB user for several years now and I just can't seem to stop like most of you on here (frankly I don't intend to any time soon). This site has been a tremedous help keeping me current with BB solutions (I'm trying to apply for their tech support team :smile: ). I have grown quite familiar with the technology behind my beloved companion and I hope to share them to those in need.

I am currently in application development and support using technologies such as VS6 and .NET. If my services could be of use to any one don't hesitate to PM me.

[Networker]

Hey guys, new BB or rather crackberry (CB) as it's so addictive to use this thing. I'm an Information Security Engineer for a Natural Gas company in the SE of the US. Been a long time PDA user, mostly PalmOS for a major PDA, used Linux on my iPAQ for some time and finally purchased a new PocketPC in November. I've eyed the BB for some time but just couldn't think of a good reason to have it. Then last year my company started to put BB out as our CEO wanted a new toy. I didn't get one and after playing with some at work thought wow, this is cool.. Got a 7250 from Verizon Wireless and at least I got data discounts on my unlimited access via my companies contract - we welcomed discount to be sure!

John

[No Longer Registered.]

Hello!

I got my BB 7520 a couple of months ago and hopefully.. hope against all hope that this will stick long enough to last me 1 year. I easily get bored with my gadgets but without ebay auctions.. I'd be swamped with them with nobody to play it.

I don't go for shopping malls to get shoes and clothes and anything girls want (mostly). One thing that is scarry is -- shopping malls are someplace you have to drive to .. while www.website.com is just a click away... which is pretty bad.. co'z the next thing I know.. I can't sleep I JUST HAVE TO GET THAT LATEST GADGET!!!

Probably I'm like my Dad.. who has at least 15 Laptops/notebooks of all sizes and just can't get enough of the lastest technology. But then again we are talking about Asia where all the latest gadgets are released first. Not in California :-(

This is my 9th active phone line (too expensive to cut the others).. and my at least 18 phone in the past 3 years.

I used to have the i860, sony clie PEG-UX50 and my t86i (which serves as my modem for the clie), all in one purse that I can't live without... which I was hoping would last a year.. until I saw the Blackberry 7520.

Love Blackberry even if friends make fun of my new Bulky Buddy hanging in on my pants.. hehe.. I don't think I can live without it.. for now.

Mind them...? Nah.. I love my Blackberry I sleep with it.
;)

[Dawg]

There is iden in ASIA? I didnt think iden was anywhere but north america. Hello!

I got my BB 7520 a couple of months ago and hopefully.. hope against all hope that this will stick long enough to last me 1 year. I easily get bored with my gadgets but without ebay auctions.. I'd be swamped with them with nobody to play it.

I don't go for shopping malls to get shoes and clothes and anything girls want (mostly). One thing that is scarry is -- shopping malls are someplace you have to drive to .. while www.website.com (http://www.website.com/) is just a click away... which is pretty bad.. co'z the next thing I know.. I can't sleep I JUST HAVE TO GET THAT LATEST GADGET!!!

Probably I'm like my Dad.. who has at least 15 Laptops/notebooks of all sizes and just can't get enough of the lastest technology. But then again we are talking about Asia where all the latest gadgets are released first. Not in California :-(

This is my 9th active phone line (too expensive to cut the others).. and my at least 18 phone in the past 3 years.

I used to have the i860, sony clie PEG-UX50 and my t86i (which serves as my modem for the clie), all in one purse that I can't live without... which I was hoping would last a year.. until I saw the Blackberry 7520.

Love Blackberry even if friends make fun of my new Bulky Buddy hanging in on my pants.. hehe.. I don't think I can live without it.. for now.

Mind them...? Nah.. I love my Blackberry I sleep with it.
;)

[No Longer Registered.]

There is Nextel in some major city in my home country... and that's it.

[talexb]

Hello all,

Just got a 7250 for work this week after Bell cancelled service for our old flip-top alphanumeric pagers. Like going from a bicycle to a jet fighter.

I'm really interested in finding out how to synchronize data between by Blackberry and the various Linux systems I have. I already use a Neuros MP3 player/recorder as an external USB drive (I record my chorus recordings on -- see http://www.northernligtschorus.com) and would like to do the same thing with the Blackberry.

Alex Beamish

[ravidutt]

HI,
I badly need a help.
I am in India and a smart ass sold me a tmobile blackberry as unlocked... :-(
Can anyone help me in unlocking it I have already spent more than the cost of handset in couring it back n fro to US.
Anyone having a tmobile connection can help i think??
PLZ...
contact me at ravidutt@<hidden> if IMEI no or other info required..
Thanks in advance

[ladydi]

2 months ago, I didn't even know what a blackberry was. you'd think I was living in a cave!!! I just got a gov job as a computer tech and they handed me the BES and a BB 7510. I am totally addicted. we're small, so I only have 9 users and we have a policy of "if it isn't broke, don't fix it." I like to tinker though, so hopefully the BB will survive it!! This site is awesome. I would be even more lost than I already am if I hadn't found it.

~Di~

[Rainbow]

I have just got a blackberry and have been playing around with it when i noticed that although I can synchronise my blackberry to outlook so that if i delete emails from my blackberry it also deletes them in outlook but can it be done the other way around? In other words if i delete an email from outlook how can I get it to delete from my blackberry automatically?

[Blurr]

new to the forum. i was first introduced to the world of Blackberry when the former President of our company told me he wanted one (about a year and a half ago). I got him, the exec staff and myself 7230s and I now have a 7100t.

[99Vert]

Hello all,

My first Blackberry, awsum!

Now its tinkering time :)

7250 User

[petertensuda]

Just got a job in Waterloo, all my customers have blackberries, so I figured I should have one. I don't like to lock into long term contracts so I got an unlocked 5810, figured I would get the data plan and that would be it. I was dumb enough to tell FIDO I had a blackberry and they got rid of my data plan. Should I even bother trying to get a 5810 to work somehow or should I get a more recent one? From what I can tell these blackberry things are fantastic, if they can be made to work.

Peter

[canada_NB]

Thank heaven for this site! I recently started doing tech support at my company I have to admit I had no idea what I was getting into. I'm learning (fast as I can) but I found it very hard to find good info on some of the troubles I've been having. I started with a 6750 then moved to a 7750 and I now have a 7250. Any leads on applications that make this thing even better would be GREAT!

CHEERS!

[wbassman]

BBCO,

You're not kidding about the wife. She's torn because it's got a whole lot of my attention but the email push won a us a huge deal in the middle of the night. I'm a small biz owner, no BES but the web client is an incredible service especially if you outsorce your mail server. Here's to the non-corporate guy (fomerly) lovin't it too.

[Bill Wiley]

Me too. Have you figured out how NOT to have the sent messages display in the messages list?

[sunman]

Hey all! New Blackberry owner, new user. Just got my Blackberry and Motorola HS850 bluetooth headset a few days ago. Love it so far, but I am just happy to be able to use the basic functions, looking forward to learning more on this forum. Been reading, and picked up some great tips, and interesting reading and reviews. A bit scary reading about all the overage charges though! I am on Rogers in Ontario Canada, and have the unlimited plan for data. I do have a few questions regarding the billing, but will ask in appropriate threads. Just introducing myself, thanks for the great info so far, and hope to be able to provide some in time. Sonny,

[Dawg]

Welcome to the funny farm Sunman

[sunman]

Welcome to the funny farm Sunman
Thanks! glad to be here. By the way, in the first post in this thread, there is a link to Mark Rehjon's FAQ's, it don't work, just gives me an error page. See, some people actually DO read that stuff!!!

[Dawg]

Thanks! glad to be here. By the way, in the first post in this thread, there is a link to Mark Rehjon's FAQ's, it don't work, just gives me an error page. See, some people actually DO read that stuff!!!

Go to second post thats actually from mark and it works fine.

[sunman]

Thanks Dawg, I did do that, just letting you know that the link in the first, should be updated. :-P

[Dawg]

Not me bro I dont do anything around here I am just an avg joe like yourself.

[tonio25]

thanks to marks faq and various threads I was able to upgrade my 7290 cingular branded bb to os 4.0 thanks alot any new upgrades coming up for the os ? But I still cant use my wap without bes take care Antonio

[tiredof270]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and just introducing myself.
I currently work as a network engineer, but recently inherited the role of Blackberry Admin (last week) as well, so I'm hoping to learn as much from this forum as possible to get up to speed quickly on both BES and handheld device technologies. Both are new to me. I'm just learning to do enterprise wireless activation for new users...guessing there will be a lot to learn on troubleshooting and other things as well...

Chris

[BlackBerry Geek!]

thanx!

[Silverlock]

Howdy all!

I'm a customer service consultant for a wireless service provider (I can't say which one, unfortunately) and I recently decided to get a BB to support a web design business I'm looking to start soon.

[diamonddave]

does anyone know where i can go on the web to download apps to my blackberry that will let me bill to air? i dont have to pay for my usage so it would be nice to be able to do that. thanks alot

[Stimp]

Have had my 7290 for about 3 weeks.
This is by far the best site that I've found. Look forward to learning the ropes....

[Anduain]

Just a short intro to say "hi" to everyone, I've being using this Blackberry technology for too long as a user, my BBerries have survived being thrown in 2 swimming pools, 1 football pitch and a river (all courtesy of my wife during vacation time) - I'm sure you all understand :)

I doubt I can help anyone, but happy to share any experiences (good and bad) using these marvellous ball and chain devices.

Peter

[Grimlock]

Hi all,
Just thought i'd make make my first post.
I'm very interested in BlackBerries and in particular the BES side of things and will be following the BES Admin Corner with interest.

- Grimlock -

[dew]

glad I found this site.....A++++ site. I will glued here learning all I can about my 7250

[AJD]

I have been visiting this site for the past few weeks and have learned a lot from many of the posts here. I am currently an Exchange Admin in charge of upgrading our 3.6 environment. Currently support 400 plus user's and am looking for ways to make life easier for them and myself. Thanks for the great website.

[Telecom Lackey]

Hi,

I am a new Blackberry user piloting a BES for my org. i have a great many questions and resources to a few answers. i am happy to be part of the community and this is the first Fourm i have ever joined so be patient if my etiquette is a bit off at first.

[grbarnes]

thinking about trying a 7230 from T-Mobile. I've never owned a BB....any advice, comments, or sugestions?

[Guy Scott]

Just got my BB7250 a week ago. Now that things are working (some tech issues) I am enthused about learning more about the device. I'll probably be around quite often.

gscott

[allenl55118]

Hello folks,

I have a 7230 that I can connect to several computers using the Blackberry desktop software. However, on my home computer it completely fails--the manager says disabled. I have tried everything--new software, new drivers, etc.

Any ideas?

Allen

[bnice]

I have had my 7290 for about a week now. I just figured out why I could not connect because I did not have a data plan. Hopefully I will be up and running with no problems this week. I have been a palm user for many years and have gotten tired of having 3 devices (palm, 2way, and cell) to stay connected to the world. I am glad I found this site I am sure I will need lots of support.

bnice

[thunder33cat]

New Verizon 7250 here - company issue, and leaving the Treo 650 in the dust (actually Ebay). Have lurked for a couple of weeks agonizing over coverage and model decision (I could choose between 7100/7290 on T-mo or Cingular, or 7250 on Verizon), and - although I need some international coverage (once a quarter or so...) I couldn't justify sacrificing domestic coverage, so stayed with Verizon. (Please can we have EVDO, pretty please?) This is a very helpful site, thanks to everyone's involvment - keep it up, y'all!

[DanMan]

Hi all,
I've been surfing on this site as a guest and decided to bite the PIN and hop on to gain more tips and tricks on my BB. I've been a BB user since the RIM 950/957 days, then moved to a Rogers 6280 and finally to a Telus 7510. So far the Telus unit is great for work but the battery life sucks but following Mark's tips I've been "training" the battery but it never lasted as long as the Rogers unit on GPRS. The price you pay for working in a building with lots of concrete.

[MattLarson]

Just bought a Nextel 7520. Really liking it.

Lots of good info here. I can see I will be spending quite a bit of time reading this forum....

Matt

[Ayinde78]

Good Day!!

New to the Forum. Got my 7520 on Fri. Can't wait to learn and contribute to the site!

[CodyMac]

I've been posting for a week or so now, so I thought I'd chime in.

<sarcasm>Right now I'm completely shocked that Cingular was supposed to have my 7100g to me this past Saturday, but I still don't have it.</sarcasm>

Oh well, they PROMISED tomorrow. Going to hold my breath...

[George Niebling]

Well ... I made the plunge ...

I left Palm and I left PocketPC (thank God!) and I'm now in a Blackberry (7230).

I'm a teacher so I'll be very interested in education-related apps ...

I asked a tech question in another forum so I won't bore y'all with that question.

George

[knib]

new 7520 user, got it today. I'm looking for some loud ring tones. the ones on the phone are to low to wake me out of a sleep. I use sms messaging for oncall status

[Merchandiser]

Im a new bb user, lovin it, hope to be of help to the forums

[Dawg]

Your out of luck on the louder ringtones

and I hope you know that the 7520 doesnt support SMS you can receive but will have no idea who they are from

new 7520 user, got it today. I'm looking for some loud ring tones. the ones on the phone are to low to wake me out of a sleep. I use sms messaging for oncall status

[GadgetJunkie]

Just ordered a BB 7280. I am a full-time pastor, and I am anxious to see how I can make the gadget work for me in organizing my ministry schedule, etc...

[sujo16]

Hi everyone...I'm new and wanted to say hello. I'm on a 7520 and will be on BES Groupwise soon with my company. This forum has been invaluable, thanks so much... :smile: (y)

[chucksbar]

:razz: I have a BB since Dec. 3rd, 2004. I am fairly new to this Fourm. I have lots of time to read interesting tech Stuff. I love My BB. I started with the Nextel BB 6510. Switched to the 7510 for a few weeks and Purchased the 7520 when it was released. Keep up the good work. I found so much usefull information. Good Luck (y)

[shyen]

Hi All

Just joined. We're trying to promote BlackBerry Big time in the UK. Its a hard sell but i really think its going / is the killer device and application

We're offering some really neat referral fees. Especially when BES users need say a new handset / network but they already have say a unlocked BB or can handle a new number on the same network.

Shyen

[apa1906]

Hello

Just joined and saying Hi!

[Bscott]

Just Joined, have had my Blackberry since June and really like it although it still has its quirks

[Big G]

Hi,
Just joined last night although I've been reading this site for a few months now. Lots of great information here. I had a 7230 and now a 7290 on Tmobile and just love my BlackBerry.
Gary

[robtewms]

Wirelessly posted (BB7520: BlackBerry7520/4.0.0 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3 UP.Link/5.1.2.12)

Newbie. Need Help. PIN SPAM.

[NJBlackBerry]

Newbie. Need Help. PIN SPAM.

We need a LOT more information. What, as precisely as you can tell us, is happening.

Thanks!

[macflauaus]

Hello everyone.

I am an 8th Grade student who's supposed to be getting a Blackberry w/o service. I don't know if it's a Blackberry or not, but I will definatly make this place a frequent stop on my trip down the highway.

[mr8ballmag]

How do you load pics onto BB

[CanuckMakem]

How do you load pics onto BB

Email them to yourself, then open the attachment and save it

[mr8ballmag]

thank you Canuck you just made me see how much of a mental midget I can be sometimes

[coolM]

hi guess,

this is coolM from Manila, Philippines. It's good that you developed this forum for users who needs support and answers to each questions. I noticed that you are a car enthusiast. I love car as well. my brother is a 4x4 lover.

God bless!

[compufreek]

I just bought a BB7780 off eBay. I have to say that I have had Ipaqs & Palms but this is the PDA I love. No stylus! I love the track wheel. I like the one handed operation. I also love the built in keyboard (I had a Tungsten W until I turned it into a paperweight.) I was giddy when the guy had it for buy now - I debated over it - but I am glad I bought it.

[BLC]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry7100/4.0.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 UP.Link/5.1.1.3)

What a fantastically useful site. I honestly didn't know I can do half the stuff I can on my BlackBerry. Got a 7100t on t-mobile (in the uk), and not been disappointed yet! Being able to browse this site on my BlackBerry is incredibly useful too, the amount of software I've picked up OTA is great!

[BadBoyBill]

This site rocks i read and read this site before i bought my bb. I felt like i practically new the phone before i got it . But thanks guys for the great site.

[Brad Groux]

Excellent website you guys have going here, I've used much of the stuff here with my new 7105T, keep up the good work!

[Wideruled]

Ive been using this site a lot while i was in the bb support queue for T-Mobile. Some of you lucky T-Mob subscribers might have even spoke to me! I am no longer with the company, but i still want to help people who have prolblems/questions with their devices.

So if you have any questions or whatnot, please dont hesitate to PM me or email me wideruled@<hidden> Ill get back to ya asap.

Time to put my BB certs to good use!

[AZBB]

Hi All,

Long time Palm user (Psion and HP-200LX before that) looking to combine cell and PDA so I can stop looking like Batman wearing a utility belt with all my junk on it. Was thinking of getting a Treo 650 but decided to shop around to see what else there was.

Shopped around looking at various PDA/cells, liked the PocketPC units except for the size when used as a phone and the Blackberry units. Looked at the 7100 and liked the size and feel of it but couldn't figure out how to enter text/data in it due to the abbreviated keyboard. The sales lady trying help me made things worse by being clueless herself. We entered in some nice unless encrypted messages.

Left there and went to a T-Mobile store and met a guy with a 7100t and the district manager with his 7105t. They proceeded to dazzle me with the speed of IM'ing each other, features, zipping around here and there, their scores on some drug dealer game (or, maybe that's there side business), etc. I was impressed. Figured I could learn to be proficient with one, too, and moved it up on my list.

Then they showed me the T-Mobile rates, for only $10 more than I'm paying now I get 100 more minutes of voice and unlimited Blackberry. Less than half a similar plan with Cingular. Nice.

My Cingular contract expires Dec. 4th (billing ends the 23rd for some reason) and the day after I plan to switch to T-Mobile via a free 7105t deal I saw online.

So, for now, I'm reading messages and learning. I primarily use a Mac but have a WinBox here as well. Not sure which way I'll go yet for syncing yet.

So, hold off on teaching me the secret handshake just yet.

[biffs]

Hello, my name is Biffs, and some of you may know me from the Rogers forum down at howard forums. I just got my crackberry, primarily to develop software for it. Im starting up a tutorial/open source software section on my website (www.biffopolis.com) where i will post my sucess/failure with the blackberry. you can find all that at www.biffopolis.com/blackberry

hopefully I can contribute a bit to this site! nice to meet you all!

[corporate]

Hello, my name is Biffs, and some of you may know me from the Rogers forum down at howard forums. I just got my crackberry, primarily to develop software for it. Im starting up a tutorial/open source software section on my website (www.biffopolis.com) where i will post my sucess/failure with the blackberry. you can find all that at www.biffopolis.com/blackberry

hopefully I can contribute a bit to this site! nice to meet you all!

Howdy biffs, good to see ya!

[biffs]

Howdy biffs, good to see ya!
sup corporate! didnt know you were here!

[corporate]

sup corporate! didnt know you were here!

Ah yes. Now that I've willingly gone to the dark side I dare not show my face in the Rogers forums any more (and the Bell forums are boring as hell).. so here be my new home :D

[biffs]

Ah yes. Now that I've willingly gone to the dark side I dare not show my face in the Rogers forums any more (and the Bell forums are boring as hell).. so here be my new home :D

lol, sometimes i feel bad going in there too, lol!

your also welcome on my website, if you want to register and post!

[eightthirty]

Hello! I'm Melissa. I just purchased the BB 7105t for T-Mobile. I'm pretty savvy when it comes to figuring things out, but I've only had it for - not even - 24 hours and I've got a few questions. I also wanted to use my BB to the max and I figured this would be a great place for ongoing discovery.

Without running the risk of boring you I'll close for now!

It's great to be here!


Melissa

[stonent]

Hello! I'm Melissa. I just purchased the BB 7105t for T-Mobile. I'm pretty savvy when it comes to figuring things out, but I've only had it for - not even - 24 hours and I've got a few questions. I also wanted to use my BB to the max and I figured this would be a great place for ongoing discovery.

Without running the risk of boring you I'll close for now!

It's great to be here!


Melissa

Oooh! A girl with a blackberry! Can I be your boyfriend?

(ok, just kidding)

Anyway welcome aboard and watch out for me, dawg and Corey, sometimes we get a little gripey but it's never anything personal against the users.

Just make sure to attempt a search whenever possible. If you didn't find the results that you were looking for, make sure to mention that in your posting so people don't fire back and gripe at you for not searching.

(y) 8-)

[eightthirty]

Thanks for the welcome! I will search before asking questions!!

Melissa

[SMorganPhoto]

Hmmm. I didn't properly do this, but my name is Steve. I would have had my 7290 but the store was closed when I got off work. Feel free to check out my gallery @<hidden> www.smorganphotography.com/gallery. If there are any Photographers or Graphic Designers feel free to check out my forum @<hidden> www.pagg.net (it's free!)

-Steve :D

[GrahamBlack]

Hi there,

I have just bought my first BB, a nice little 7100v on vodaphone,
however because I am transfering from another network, I have to wait a week to use it... how poo is that!!

Looking forward to playing and will posting for lots of help sooon


cheers

Graham

[GrahamBlack]

Hi there,

I have just bought my first BB, a nice little 7100v on vodaphone,
however because I am transfering from another network, I have to wait a week to use it... how poo is that!!

Looking forward to playing and will posting for lots of help sooon


cheers

Graham

[Reesa23]

Hi, I'm Reesa. I just got the 7290 thru US Cellular. I'm pretty clueless at this point but I'm sure this is the right place for me to figure it all out. You all seem so great here! Glad I found this place.

[Soupman]

Just trialing a 7230e and I have 15 days left to see if I keep it or go back to my cell phone and Palm Pilot. So far, the BB is working great and this forum has answered by only question as to why I keep getting these etp messages.

[shape83]

:smile: I just got a new Blackberry 7100t. I did not sign up for internet access on the phone. I was wondering if I can download ringtones and pics. to my computer and then send them to my blackberry.

[stonent]

Ringtones, no, pictures, there is a program that I think will let you do this, but I can't remember the name...

Edit: gtphoto is the program.

[hbomb341]

Hi Guys … I have been reading the board for about two weeks and have had my Blackberry 8700C fro about 3 weeks now. This is a great group and I am always a fan of message board for my obsessions (Like AA for Dorks). I figured I should introduce myself and give a little insight to about me. I am a consultant for one of the “Big 4” accounting firms; I do Computer forensics and electronic Evidence discovery. I have been out of school for about a year and have done A LOT of travel domestically (US) and international (Canada and Switzerland), hits the new need for the Blackberry. Recently married October 29, bough a house June 15, and have a Puppy who is CRAZY. I am a self admitted computer dork and really didn’t need another way to stay in the look but went for it anyways. I am always a fan of lending a hand and hope I can fit in here and help out some people from all of the reading of the archives and technical knowledge I have.

My Blackberry is set up on my Companies BES, I also use the BIS to check my personal e-mail on my own server that I manage out of my house. I have Verizon FIOS in my house, satellite radio, satellite TV. I am kind of a gadget freak and keep getting new ones.

I also would like to say Thank You all for the info up here; I was able to get my Blackberry 8700C Unlocked by CINGULAR just 2 weeks after I switched from Sprint and started a new account. I requested it on a Wednesday Night, faxed then the info they wanted on Thursday afternoon and had the code in my inbox on Friday morning.

Feel free to e-mail, PM, or PIN me anytime I am always up for chatting and helping when ever I have some time.

[shape83]

I went to the handgo web page and downloaded some demo's. But when I tried to load them it said I do not have a device for the program. I do not have access to the internet thru my phone.

[stonent]

I went to the handgo web page and downloaded some demo's. But when I tried to load them it said I do not have a device for the program. I do not have access to the internet thru my phone.

Some software packages may not be formatted to work correctly on the 7100 or 8700 phones or they simply don't recognize the model numbers.

[DaddyRick]

My name is Rick, in Winter Garden, Florida. I've had my BB for two months and quickly became addicted after a friend told me to look at this site. The info and knowledge has been awesome. I've solved some problems just by serching and reading, a lot, lol......

Have BB7290, Cingular. My favorite toy now.

[ladyhollman]

Good evening all,

New BB'er in Maryland here. Thought I'd pop in to say hello and share my pre-thanks to the various members of the board. I recently purchased my first BB, model 7105t, after seeing one of my fellow workers fiddling with his. I think the lil gadget is a great tool and soon it will be linked with my agency's BES.

This has been an invaluable forum in helping get things up and going on my end. I intend to hang around for a good while longer to pick a few brains.

Cheers!

[rcbjr]

Welcome, and thanks for a refreshing first post.

Rcbjr

[D.J.B.]

Hi to all on the forum, I promise to ask the dumbest questions you've ever had. I will read the FAQ's before asking though. You are going to have to be patient with me as I am a newborn in the BB world. Just bought a 7230 and it blows me away. Glad your here.

[bonjoey]

hello all,

this is my first post here, and first time bb user. Long time pda/ppc user and my buddy just bought a 7100 and gave me his old 7280 and decided to try it out. All I can say is, I should have listen to my friend who's been a bb user for 3yrs, eventhough my ppc-6600 is 2yrs newer than this 7280, i was blown away with bb. Im actually planning to get a 8700 now after using 7280 for 4days! but i just bought a se w900i. the 7280 will do for now until i can afford to buy a newer bb.
oh and btw the only thing i miss on my pda is the ability to use real time GPS. I was wondering if this is also available on bb's????

bonjoey also known as bonjoey on hofo

[snoopthedoop]

Hi guys - just got a 7100v and the thumb is already sore.

Where has the crack been all my life!!

Looking forward to getting and (hopefully at some stage) giving advice.

cheers

[ScottE22]

Greetings. I'm a high school administrator currently living in Colorado. I'm a recent transplant from Florida (By choice! I love it here!) and am a HUGE e-mail and IM user when keeping in touch with my friends and family back in FL.

I'm a major Mac geek after switching in 2002. Also, a recent switcher from T-Mobile to VZW since our school district gets a nice government discount.

I was recently asking about "convergence" devices and our government rep said I could acquire the BB 7130e for $30 including the car charger. Well, the car charger is $30 on VZW.com so I figured what the heck! I poked around on this board for a while and with all the BB love here, I figured it was a no-brainer! I've had a Treo before and it was just "OK" to me - the main thing I wanted was push e-mail and IM capability -- doable on a Treo, but I don't like "work-arounds" when they can be avoided.

Anyway, my 7130e is on the way overnight and should be here tomorrow...

Scott

[gr1zz1305]

i jus wanna know if there are more themes for the blackberry 7100g because i jus downloaded three but there needs to be more, not enough to choose from.

[gr1zz1305]

Hi guys - just got a 7100v and the thumb is already sore.

Where has the crack been all my life!!

Looking forward to getting and (hopefully at some stage) giving advice.

cheers

since you want to give advice, do you think you can give me a link to where i can download some cool themes for my blackberry 7100g, i already got the regular 3 but i want to get somemore. ty :razz:

[rcbjr]

Try reading through the Ringtones, Themes and Wallpaper forum. You'll find a wealth of information there.

Hope this helps.
Rcbjr

[DINide]

hey all. i got directed to this site from martin over at the howardforums. i got my 7100i about a week ago and just can't stay off of it. now i wonder why i didn't get a bb anytime sooner. well, i hope this site helps me completely. i already have this bookmarked on my bb.

[go2duke]

hello all,

this is my first post here, and first time bb user. Long time pda/ppc user and my buddy just bought a 7100 and gave me his old 7280 and decided to try it out. All I can say is, I should have listen to my friend who's been a bb user for 3yrs, eventhough my ppc-6600 is 2yrs newer than this 7280, i was blown away with bb. Im actually planning to get a 8700 now after using 7280 for 4days! but i just bought a se w900i. the 7280 will do for now until i can afford to buy a newer bb.
oh and btw the only thing i miss on my pda is the ability to use real time GPS. I was wondering if this is also available on bb's????

bonjoey also known as bonjoey on hofo


Nextel BB's have GPS on them. YOu would need a mapping program. I have never had any luck with it, but only occasionally even attempt to get my location download... jsut another option I don't need. Like power folding rear seats in a 2-seater car...

-G2D

[rommel1109]

Got my BB as a company phone to provide support for BB users in the company... the comany users are using 7730s and 7100Vs.... i'm looking forward to learn more from the site as i'm the only support the comapny has... i'm currently training one to help me with the BB support... it's been fun and educating reading the forums...

All the Best!!!! (y) (y) (y)

[badfish57]

This place has a plethora of information.. I cant get enough input I wish I was like Short Circut/Johnny 5 so I could soak all this stuff in as quick as possable.. awesome site, glad I stumbeled across it.

[Robinh]

I am a 3.5 year old blackberry user and a Nextel Preferred partner. I have am very interested in helping to, as well as learning more about the possiblities with this device.
I'm amazed at your skills with a computer if you're only 3.5 years old!!!

Lol... :smile:

[Slippery]

hey all- just found the site. I am the Blackberry admin for our company. We have 14 7520's attached to a GroupWise BES. We are rolling out 50 more this year and 100 next year. I have been looking for a place to get quick answers since I started the pilot last year. Good job all, and thanks in advance for all the help I am sure I'm going to get.

[Jonathan Slivko]

Hi All :)
This looks like a great site!
I am using a 7290 with a 4.0 BES for a few months now, this is my first BB device and I have to say that although I started out cynical about using BB services, having several bad experiences with "wireless e-mail" solutions it is absoloutly great.
I'm looking forward to learning and sharing.

Just wondering, who is the local BB provider in Israel?

[jdwalter]

I have a problem accessing a secure website that is mine from the Blackberry, it gives me the error 403 forbidden access message. We do not run a BES we use only the webcllient software. I have contacted our cellular service "Verizon" and they don't have a clue.

I can open this page from any computer just fine but when I use the Blackberry to try and go to this site this is the message. I searched the forum several times and everything points back to the BES server, but again we don't run a BES server. anyone have any ideas?

If anyone has a clue for a work around please send me email or pin me,
email addess is - jeffreywalter@<hidden>
pin - 32ab2914

Thanks

[Stoogie]

Hello all,
We are running Bes 4.01 for Domino 5.0.13 ( I know, we are supposed to upgrade soon to version 7.x...)
We also have 70 CrackBerries on the road. In V-P's hands...
I'm glad I found this site, it will surely help us...

[coreyg510]

Hi, my name is corey and I am new to the BB's ........SIKE!!!!!

[josejimenez5]

When someone calls and the call is stored on the screen, sometimes a letter appears on the right side of number. Can someone tell me what the symbols mean on the 7250?

[JLSC]

Have you tried BlackBerry Messenger? You can add anyone who has a BB to your contact list and if they accept your invite then you can chat back and forth. I use it with a team of 20 people. It is great. Here is the link if you are interested. It is free from RIM. http://www.blackberry.com/messenger/entry.do

Hello...got a BB 7520 from Nextel about a week ago. I have not put the thing down yet! I am worried that my 11 year old son is going to steal it and my wife is going to throw it away :wink:

I have already installed two third party apps: VeriChat and WebViewer. I had issues with both which I was quickly able to resolve thanks to this INCREDIBLE forum.

I look forward to learning more and sharing what I learn!

Thanks! (y)

BBCO
Jason in Colorado

[ErikaMarie]

Post In this thread regarding yourself!
Post here, introduce yourself, and break the ice

Guess - I am a Computer Engineering Student @<hidden> Conestoga, and run the Series of BlackBerryClub websites, as well as Guess Hosting Inc, I am also a car and car audio enthusiast, as well as a quad enthusiast.

Just doing as I was told.

Um... 24 yr old in Hagerstown, MD. I work for CellularONE & have on & off since 2001... mostly in retention, but now in retail for the past month. I'm an avid :bb: user... I purchased my 1st, the 7100g last spring & will probably be purchasing an 8700 next month, & a 7130 in June. I didn't really need one... but I'm a net junky & anything keeping me connected is something I want.

Also wanted to say that I'm also a car enthusiast... & I own a 1994 Pontiac Trans Am GT... fastest time was 12.08 in the 1/4 mile. I <3 F-bodies, & Corvettes...

Me in a nutshell... or you could always go to my myspace if you want to find out an ungodly amount of info about me... www.myspace.com/erikamarie

[Sanctum1972]

Hello,

Just got a 7250 BB last Fri from Sprint and am from Burlington, VT (anyone from around here?). It has'nt been activated which was supposed to and it's post-poned til tomorrow morning since I've been trying to switch from Verizon to Sprint...even though I have the BB here with me. 8-)

-Adam

[A4Pike]

Hello... as an intro, I don't have a blackberry, yet. I am in the middle of my research, and I am trying to figure out if the extra money for the 8700c is worth is, as I can get an unlocked 7290 fo $199... if anyone has any thoughts, please share via pm... otherwise, I look forward to learning as much as possible on this forum.

Cheers!!!

[lflores]

I've had my 7100i for 2 months now, and I can't figure out ho to download ringtones. Everything else is cool, but just can get any tunes. Help!!

[Gadgetgurl]

I've had y BB for a year (7100T w/TMobile) and I'm just learning all the cool features! I originally got it so my son's teachers could contact me at any time...little did I know....!!

[wineguy]

I've had my company Blackberry 7290 now for about 3 months. Without this site, it would be the same boring Blackberry like everyone else's. Thanks for all the great custom tips! (y)

[timbabbitt@charter.net]

I am a 3.5 year old blackberry user and a Nextel Preferred partner. I have am very interested in helping to, as well as learning more about the possiblities with this device.

I want to send a message to me deaf brother, but I am not sure how to, or if this is the right site to send a message to his Blackberry.8-)

[paulmac]

New to the world of Blackberrys but looking forward to what I can learn and contribute once I get a better undestanding of my blackberry. Might read and search more than I will post at first. But have belonged to similar forums for my cell phones, and love to figure out how to hack into them, so looking forward to figure that out on the BB and hope to share what I learn. :smile:

[tiberius]

Hello everyone,
I'm new in this forum.
I'm from the Netherlands so apologize for my typo's english is not my native language.

Tiberius

[Respond Wayne]

Hey all, I am new here too, just got my Telus 7250 this past Friday, looks like I got alot of learning to do, already uploaded my email contacts from Outlook, got my home email going to the BB too, I just gotta find some different themes... :smile:

[nican17]

Hello everyone, I'm a proud new member of this awsome site that provides the best and useful information for my phone... I'm going to be bugging many people with stupid questions, so please have patience!!!!!!! 8-)

[Spicoli]

Hello to all.

I've been in IT for about 4 years now and recently I got 'thrown' into the Blackberry support position at my office. We have over 380 BB users currently on the BB Enterprise Server, and for the most part it runs itself. Of the 380 current users, only about 5 of those are using their personally bought BB's and the rest are supplied by the company, which I support. About 80% are using 7230's and the rest are using 7290's.

There's not a day that goes by that I'm not on the phone with RIM :oops: Sometimes wiping clean, even using javaloader.exe, does not solve some problems. This can drive a sane man crazy!! Oh well, I like to learn and hope to learn a lot from this forum, as well as help out as much as I can.

So, being the newby, the first round is on me (y)

[snotty54]

Hi Everyone,

Glad to be aboard, forum has already helped me gain admin rights back to my property. I am just a user who likes to be in control, so I'll have the greatest opportunity to learn here.

[Trivia69]

Okay this should be a fun ride... Girlfriend just got a new 7130i and I'm tech support so guess I get to learn about the 7130i although I don't have the phone with me I am the one that will have to do all the research and development for her... Woot!! It's a good thing I love her. 8-)

[genci]

Hi folks. Nice to hear there is a forum for BB. I used to havea nokia 9500 but BB seems much more complicated to me. I am trying to charge it but as soon as I plug the power adapter there is an icon indicating there is no battery. Can someone help? whats the matter with it?thanks

[Evil Sports]

I am SO glad I found this site:smile: before I went and made a fatal mistake like getting a 700w

[pierre15208]

I'm a new BlackBerry addict having bought a 7230 off ebay. Great Deal too. I love this thing!!! Great battery life, nice display, just upgraded to BB OS 4.0 on the handheld which came off w/o a hitch, and I'm using it on T-Mobile. Now I know why people call these things CrackBerrys

[EricaJ1074]

Hi everyone. New to this forum but not new to BB. Have had a little over 4 years experience with them. I am a CrackBerry addict, having used a 950, 2 7730's, 2 7100t's and now a 7105t. Hope I can help out whoever needs help.

[Seattle18]

Hi everyone. New to this forum but not new to BB. Have had a little over 4 years experience with them. I am a CrackBerry addict, having used a 950, 2 7730's, 2 7100t's and now a 7105t. Hope I can help out whoever needs help.
Just curious, but how can you be new and have over 120 posts at the same time? :smile:

[chirayu]

I have gotten a lot of help from here and glad to be a member now.

[Seattle18]

Welcome aboard...and Happy Easter!

[richardsbd]

Just curious, but how can you be new and have over 120 posts at the same time? :smile:

At 11 posts per day - a very prolific new user! :wink: lol

So, that said, I regged yesterday (having just found this life-line!!) and have already learned a TON! Why are there no user/admin forums @<hidden> blackberry.net?!?!?

Maybe now we can keep our ~100 BB7290s running without constantly re-EAing them...

Thanks much for a HUGE resource!

:alt: :cap: :del:

[Seattle18]

Welcome aboard, Brian.

[krish]

I have been a BES admin for about a year & finally got a device. I support 100 BB's currently, soon to be adding some in the Netherlands & China. I found this site while trying to resolve upgrade issues. Thanks for the help I've already received.

[ROBBYROB]

new user here. 1st BB for me and being that i was already a nextel user i stayed with nextel and got the 7100i. Hope i can learn some things while helping out the forum.

[butterfly2006]

Hey all, I am new here too, just got my Telus 7250 this past Friday, looks like I got alot of learning to do, already uploaded my email contacts from Outlook, got my home email going to the BB too, I just gotta find some different themes... :smile:
hey where is your pin?
mine is 20362e79

[Free2saute]

Hey free2saute here well i just got a BB 7520 and i got here from my forum nextelx and i am here to see what i can add to my phone any help will be good thank's(y)

[davehennen]

Hi, I just signed up. I'm the network guy for a small company with four BB 7520s. I don't think we're using them to their potential so I'm looking forward to digging into the forums for information and tips

Thanks, 8-)
Dave Hennen

[tprime]

Hello to all. I'm a NYC TMOBILE blacberry user. I've recently upgraded to a 8700g. I bought my first blackberry 8 months ago(a 7100t). I have been hooked since. I love using the device one handed. Multitasking at it's best. I've actually been reading this forum for some time. I've used many of the 'hacks'. Like the CSL for 4.0 for my 7100t and Zen theme for 8700g).My advice to other newbies dont be afraid. Once they work It's like a new phone.

[NawlinsBlackberry]

Thanks - this is very helpful.

[dcc109]

Just got my 8700c last night, charged it up and I have been messing with it on and off today. This thing is great, will be getting rid of my Dell Axim now. I cant believe how fast the EDGE speed is here in the Harrisburg PA area. This site is great and was a big deciding factor between a BlackBerry and a Treo.

Keep up the good work.

[Stevieboyqt]

im like a little kid waiting for my 7130... im actually an employee for verizon wireless , iv been using a treo 650 for the last..... 6 months just got a 7130 so... id be definatly willing to help anyone with questions about verizon if they could help me out getting this goin.

[cookie]

Hello everyone. I'm from Ireland, connected to O2 Ireland and have had 3 blackberry's in as many years. Starting with the 7230 then the 7290 and now the 8700g. Sweet phone which I've now had for nearly a month. Love that opera browser too!

[JayCnrs]

I'm new to the Blackberry world and look forward to digging in more, we are supporting more and more BBs so decided to do some research. Nice to find a site such as this.

[Mr. Magoo]

Hello all,
I'm really glad I found this site - I stumbled upon it when I was searching for EVDO information. I, and about 15 other managers in our organization have been using 7250's on a BES deployment for around 6 months now I guess. The term 'CrackBerry' is certainly not far off - once you've tried it, you'll never be happy with anything else ever again.

Nice to be here, great site, and I look forward to learning more.

Cheers,

~Magoo

[Hondasteve]

HI all. I am new here and I have just procured the fabulous 8700g. Needless to say, I am excited that there is so much information here to be gleaned! I am a relatively new BB user and look forward to unlockiong all the device has to offer.

Thanks to the mods and all others who contribute to this site-I have already learned much!

[chuckedog]

Has anyone had any luck having their PC that's running Windows Professional x64 connect to their blackberry device via USB? HP workstations with a 8700c Blackberry.

[jfoulke]

Just got a Tmobile 8700g... and wanna know how to fix it up... can you help me?

[blackcondor]

Hi folks.

Just got my Blackberry 7130e, and am enjoying it immensely. One question, though - I cannot get onto BlackChat due to bad DNS address or something. Is there anything I can do about that? :oops:

[minnieme]

do u know how i could get BB IMEIs. i'm willing to pay five dollars a piece for them

[rcbjr]

do u know how i could get BB IMEIs. i'm willing to pay five dollars a piece for them
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You mind telling us what legal reason there is that would cause you to pay money for IMEIs?

Just Curious
Rcbjr

[Funky Dredd]

Yo, just joined today. I have a 7100i and came across this site while I was looking for software. I don't remember how I got here, but hey i'm here :D

[KonTiki]

Welcome, enjoy the best in blackberry support you can encounter. The wealth of knowledge here is unequaled anywhere else on the web.

[Funky Dredd]

Thanks!

[destiney6969us]

i bought a bb last week and dont know anything about it i bought it used and i didnt get any user guides or any other type of literature with it, i am trying to add pics to it via data cable connected to my laptop but i cant figure it out can you help me please???
email: destiney6969us@<hidden>

[noeffectx]

i bought a bb last week and dont know anything about it i bought it used and i didnt get any user guides or any other type of literature with it, i am trying to add pics to it via data cable connected to my laptop but i cant figure it out can you help me please???
email: destiney6969us@<hidden>

you can not transfer pictures from laptop to bb, through usb cable. Though you can email that picture from a dekstop/laptop to your BB.

[lucaspbnj]

just got a 7290 for my bday it's used I need to delete the previous owners bs can anybody help

-l

[JerryD]

i bought a bb last week and dont know anything about it i bought it used and i didnt get any user guides or any other type of literature with it, i am trying to add pics to it via data cable connected to my laptop but i cant figure it out can you help me please???
email: destiney6969us@<hidden>
One other thing. Pictures are NOT backed up by the Desktop Manager backup routine. Once you file them in the Pictures app, the only things you can do with them is look at them (from Pictures), is to set one as your wallpaper, or send them to someone else via BB Messenger.

Your best bet is to email them to your BB, Open the email and open all the picture attachments (and then save them to to Pictures), and then save the message. You will then have the picture saved in the message, where they will be backed up to the BES (if you're set up that way), or can be backed up with Desktop Manager's backup routine. That way, if (WHEN) you have to wipe your BB, you'll have the pics in your saved messages where you can retrieve them and re-save them to Pictures. If you don't do this, you will loose all pictures except those that come with the device (marked with a padlock) on a wipe.
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Update - although you can't transfer them to a computer, you can backup and restore MP3's (Ring tones) and Pictures. They are held in the Content Store on Desktop Manager 4.1's Backup / Restore applet.

J

[surflinez]

I just ordered my first blackberry and should be receaving it on wensday.It,s the 8700G from t-mobile.
I also use the treo 650 and ipaq 6515 .the question im asking myself.will the treo or the ipaq become my new paper weight.
Im very excited taking the plung becoming a blackberry user so if I ask dumb questions please bare with me.I will catch on.
Aloha.
PJC

[jesteban]

If I go to Set-up Internet E-mail I get the following message:
Unable to open a POP Context to the following APN:

wap.voicestream.com

Need help

[OldTimer]

Had my BB about 3 weeks now and have managed to put in the wrong theme and had to reinstall the OS, information I found here!

Check it every day, very impressed with the level of expertise and help available here!

[bryangarcia]

I just ordered my first blackberry and should be receaving it on wensday.It,s the 8700G from t-mobile.
I also use the treo 650 and ipaq 6515 .the question im asking myself.will the treo or the ipaq become my new paper weight.
Im very excited taking the plung becoming a blackberry user so if I ask dumb questions please bare with me.I will catch on.
Aloha.
PJC

Yeah, i hate to say it but those old devices are going to become QUICK paperweights. Our company switched us to the Treo700w when they were FIRST released, within 2 days our IT dept had over 10,000 messages from agents and users wanting to go back to blackberry. It was awesome. I love my blackberry, been using then since 00'. If you like the ease of getting your e-mail and not into all that other fancy stuff like "playing games on your device, taking pictures, stuff like that; you are going to LOVE your new blackberry. If you got questions let me know. You can PIN message me, post or email whatever works best for you.

[bryangarcia]

just got a 7290 for my bday it's used I need to delete the previous owners bs can anybody help

-l

U could just use the wipe handheld option. That will delete EVERYTHING so caution. It will be like the thing just came out of the factory.

[strobate]

It will keep the security password.

[bryangarcia]

It will keep the security password.


Oh, mine deletes everything and its mother. It even deleted brick breaker once, don't know how that happened. My 7250 has issues though.

[strobate]

Whoop. My bad. JLCommander will keep the security password.

[jj730]

Just got the 7100i. Love the phone.Already downloaded alot of great themes and apps for it.Love the site.

[k9Berry1]

Well as a Certified BB user and Rep (Nextel) I want to say I have found the forum to me the best tool for the odd questions and issues. Thank you, SO much for the information.

Again Thank you!!

[todt061458]

This is the best BlackBerry forum on the net
Keep up the good work ;-) I just live my BB7100i Now if I loved Sprint/Nextel as much as the BB I would be very happy indeed.

[r3nb72]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry7290/4.0.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 UP.Link/6.3.1.12.0)

this site is full of excellent info. Don't know if this is the right place for this but I need some info. How do I go about editing the original text in an email before forwarding it? Any ideas?

[Gatewood]

I have a 8700c, and am getting txt messages informing me that I have downloaded "Funky Wallpaper" and some kind of ringtones. I'm a 66 year old woman and have absolutely no use for those things. How on earth can I stop this madness. I'm being charged for this junk! I just want a phone/email device, and thought this one was the answer. Hope I don't have to go back to my Treo 700W and Verizon.

[bclopez]

You can get most software executables directly from the web.. on your bb; just got to do some browsing.

[bclopez]

Under options, then advanced settings, then applications.. you can see if any 3rd party apps have been installed and remove them. If you are on a corporate BES you might need to have the BES admin change your policy to delete programs.

[sgmidf]

Great forum! I've got a PPC 6700 with Sprint and have found it to be a useful device, but its size (weight) and battery life are keeping me from carrying as often as I'd like at work. I use it for email and scheduling as well as voice (my job has Sprint as its preferred carrier and has repeater antennas everywhere.) I also tether my laptop when traveling.
Sprint is planning to add the BB 7130e and I was wondering if I should switch . It seems similar in size but by specs is 1/3 lighter (2oz). This could be a significant difference as I can't carry the 6700 on my scrubs without an embarrassing gravitational effect! I was hoping to be able to use voice and check my schedule (exchange server) while at work, as well as email and tether on the road.
Are there any VZW users that have tried both? I went to a corporate store and they weren't helpful.
Thanks

[Jgallicchio]

Hi all. I am new to this forum and have a few questions about duplicating contacts with wireless sync. Please let me know what forum to post in. Thanks again.:razz:

[NJBlackBerry]

I'd post this in the General BlackBerry Discussion section as a new post..

[Jgallicchio]

Thanks I will repost with the info.

[Jgallicchio]

All,

Need some help from you guys. I am having an issue at work with our 7290's. T-Mobile is the provider and we were experiencing issues with duplicating contacts and address books. So we upgraded to 4.0 and went wireless. We thought that fixed the issue. Now we have some users still getting dups. I am new to blackberry so not sure why this is happening. Any ideas or suggestions?


Thanks
Jason :?

[alsauto]

I recently purchased a model 8700G. I like it alot. I am brand new to using a Blackberry. I am using the redirector on my desktop. We do not have the BES at work here.

I want to be able to sync up using the bluetooth USB I have on my machine.
When I currently pluf in the USB cable for sync up, I noticed in the configuration area, that it says "Your Blackberry Enterprise Server does not support wireless message reconciliation."

Can I use Bluetooth with just the redirector to reconcile???? If so what do I need to do to make it work. I have the bluetooth turned on my phone. I tried to search for devices with my pc and cant see it. (I do see another PC that an employee has bluetooth enabled so I know my bluetooth is searching)

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks
Jim

[NJBlackBerry]

You can only use the Bluetooth to sync contacts, tasks, notes and calendar. You can not use it to reconcile your e-mail.

[sarrett]

Hi, I"m new to the forums. After wanting to get a blackberry or similar device for a long time I finally took the plunge and ordered it this afternoon. I had debated between the blackberry and pda/smartphone. However after reading reviews of the 7130e vs. Motorola Q and talking with my Brother (who loves his blackberry) I decided to go for the 7130e. I'm looking forward to getting it this week.

[Neilster]

Hi there,this is the first time I've posted on the forum.I got landed the job of supporting BBs in my company (mostly 6230s) and registered for this site as our BB provider isn't always helpful.Hopefully people on here will be able to help me with my users BB problems.

[troll70]

Hello All,

I am a Network Manager for a major healthcare company.
I having been using my BB for sometime but just got the repsonsibility of handling the BES as well as my AD and exchange jobs and am hoping this might be a good reference point for periodic issues.

Thanks for having me on board.

[abarbie]

newbie as of today, thankyou to the newjersey man for such a quick answer.
A new question about unlocking. I read how tmobil does it. Now I need to know how one locked with att gets unlocked to use with tmob??????help again:oops:

[Dale Emery]

Hello All,

I am a Network Manager for a major healthcare company.
I having been using my BB for sometime but just got the repsonsibility of handling the BES as well as my AD and exchange jobs and am hoping this might be a good reference point for periodic issues.

Thanks for having me on board.




I am starting a Biz-to-Biz Bberry company and was curious what 3rd party applications are used most often in your industry. Depending on your position, I thought you might come across applications that a lot of people seem to be using. If you know of any, I'd really appreciate it if you would let me know. Might help me convice some people to join the BB universe. Thanks, any help is appreciated.

[Burden]

I just got my first blackberry today. The 8700g. I work for T-mobile so I figured i might as well use the free blackberry service that they give us. Been lurking around this forum for a few days. So far i like the blackberry, different than my pocket pc, but i'll get use to it.

[flash24]

sorry but how to i put an avatar?? how many post do i need in able to get one? Thanks!

[tforte]

Hi All, I am a Systems Admin with a BES 4.0 and 22 various BB's to manage, as well as the people who use them : )
Found your site while researching the "Send As" issues that I need to prepare for before I install SP2 on my Exchange server...I know I held out as long as I could.
Really great info here, thanks.

[Pizzle]

Welcome, friend. Glad to have you here. :)

[iTek]

Hello, I have a few questions. A business I am working with is in need of a blackberry solution. All field techs (10) have blackberries as do the dispatchers.
The functionality they need is as follows:
Dispatching field technicians to clients (giving out daily assignments).
Mapping and directions.
Communication back to dispatcher's blackberry with work status (work complete, parts needed, etc)
Scheduling, Calendaring (daily, weekly, monthly)

I am looking for some third party software that is relatively inexpensive, scalable and upgradeable. Any suggestions on a third party software that might work for my client? Cost considerations: max 5K

[Jonathan Slivko]

Hello, I have a few questions. A business I am working with is in need of a blackberry solution. All field techs (10) have blackberries as do the dispatchers.
The functionality they need is as follows:
Dispatching field technicians to clients (giving out daily assignments).
Mapping and directions.
Communication back to dispatcher's blackberry with work status (work complete, parts needed, etc)
Scheduling, Calendaring (daily, weekly, monthly)

I am looking for some third party software that is relatively inexpensive, scalable and upgradeable. Any suggestions on a third party software that might work for my client? Cost considerations: max 5K

Sounds like the standard Blackberry + BES solution will work for you.

[porkchop]

Hello everyone, I just purchased my blackberry 8703e a couple of days ago. Im looking foward to learning the abilities of my new BB. This site has been very helpfull so far. Thanks for all the good info BlackBerryForums.com! (y)

[watermelon]

Hi everyone, I'm new here and have quite a few questions. I don't own a Blackberry just yet as I'm in the process of trying to decide which one is for me. I don't want to clutter up the forums with silly newbie questions, so if anyone is happy to help me out please let me know and I will contact you via PM with my questions.
Thankyou =)

[ripperbone]

Hi everyone, I am new to BB's and I just bought a BB Pearl from a friend yesterday and have a lot to learn and tons of reading on here to do

[Toon]

Hello. Hope I'm ok to post here, I just ditched the (awful) Sidekick and finally joined the Blackberry community (I've been wanting to get one for 4 or 5 years now). Like most new users (I assume), I got the 8100 and I LOVE it. It's been 2 days, and I'm VERY addicted. It's PERFECT! Anyway, just wanted to drop a hello and introduce myself. Thanks!

[gizzymoe1977]

hello all im a newbie just got my 7520 last week (nextel has 7520 and 7100i) but am new and need all the help i can get as i also got one for the wife too