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01-26-2010, 07:35 PM
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|  8900 behaving wierd - virus? what is goin on?
Please Login to Remove! I have had the 8900 for about 2 years now, very happy with it.
Suddenly last week, it started acting weird.
When I press the menu key, it takes me to the camera. When I press the trackball, it locks the device. When I press the return key next to the trackball, it locks. When I press the answer key, it locks.
Even in the address book and calendar, it won't let me access the menu - pressing it takes me to the camera. Sometimes, holding it down, takes me to the camera and then to the menu. When I press O, it will take me to the Options menu but the moment I select something, it locks.
Any ideas what is going on? I have not updated the device software for a while 4.6.1.231 on T-Mo. I keep getting an annoying pop-up asking me to connect to Google - I think I installed some Google app recently.
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01-26-2010, 07:37 PM
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Virus? No.
Water or some other liquid? Possible.
Any chance it got wet? | | Offline
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01-26-2010, 08:35 PM
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Do you carry it in your pocket? Could be dirt or lint, or as NJ mentioned, it got wet somehow.
No virus on a BB yet. | | Offline
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01-26-2010, 09:28 PM
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You think you installed a google app recently? Maybe you have too many apps installed and you're running low on memory. I have an 8310 that acts like that when I run low on free memory space, and that usually happens after I try out new apps without getting rid of any old apps. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 03:17 AM
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BlackBerry = security
Google = spyware
BlackBerry + Google = not a good idea? | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by F0nage  BlackBerry = security
Google = spyware
BlackBerry + Google = not a good idea? | No way. You cannot make such a blatantly false statement. Show me the proof. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by F0nage BlackBerry = security
Google = spyware
BlackBerry + Google = not a good idea? | As someone who dislikes some of Google's business practices, your statement is either ignorant or just plain stupid. Choice is yours. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:25 AM
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Personally, I think it's a virus. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:29 AM
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Google is a virus? | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:30 AM
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Yes. It takes over the BlackBerry camera and randomly takes snapshots. This is how Google gets their images for 'Street View' on Google Maps.
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01-27-2010, 07:44 AM
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Does Google get liquid in the BlackBerry? GoogleWet? | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NJBlackBerry Does Google get liquid in the BlackBerry? GoogleWet? | GMoist. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 07:57 AM
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Personally I think it is all a Democratic plot. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 08:26 AM
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Wirelessly posted (White and Nerdy)
Its a secret clause built in with the patriot act. Theyr using your phone to snap photos to look for homeland security threats. Google was the governments choice to support the program!
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01-27-2010, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NJBlackBerry As someone who dislikes some of Google's business practices, your statement is either ignorant or just plain stupid. Choice is yours. | I'm entitled to my opinion just like you are. Go read their license agreements. Every google product is pure spyware. If you're a google fanboi, I can't help you. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 12:53 PM
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I hate Google. It's just not spyware. Get a clue.
Opinions are like behinds - everyone has them and they all stink.
And your opinion, in this case, baseless and absurd. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NJBlackBerry As someone who dislikes some of Google's business practices | Quote:
Originally Posted by F0nage If you're a google fanboi, I can't help you. |
I believe he already stated that he dislikes some of Google's business practices, so why would you think he is a fan boi?
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01-27-2010, 12:55 PM
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Because he didn't bother to read the post. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 01:29 PM
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Fascinating insights into Google....
But yes, I did install some Google apps recently and I keep getting this popup about wanting to connect to google.com - continue, view certificate, etc.
I am going to delete all GApps and see what happens.
Any other ideas on how to recover from this?
No it has been wet. | | Offline
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01-27-2010, 01:44 PM
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Deleted Google Talk, Google Voice.
Problem still persists. Trackball locks. Menu key goes to camera. Maybe I just wipe the entire BB and reinstall? | | Offline
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