Update: I simply downloaded and reinstalled the client from http://www.blackberry.com/go/yahoo (and it was the same version). It works again. Weird.

-K

I just order my first Blackberry (Pearl) have anyone been able to get yahoo/msn/aol to work yet?

That is the sweetest thing. I'm glad you enjoy your Pearl. ^_%

Well, as you can see from this thread, Yahoo! works. =P

As for AIM, MSN, or ICQ, well, that seems to be another issue all together. There's currently no known fix, to my knowledge, for those, as the service books for them are far outdated and thus the services are inactive. Workin' on it, though. =)

AIM, MSN, and ICQ aren't service book issues. It appears RIM has turned off the servers for these.

You are correct, I worded that wrong. I apologize.

your instruction works for Windows right?

I did all what was said in the posts...downloaded the new backup and restored it via the desktop manager. I resent service books, still when I log in with my 7130c it says visit www.blackberry.com/go/yahoo to register...someone tell me what I am doing wrong please

I have an unlocked Pearl and borrowed a friend's T-Mobile sim card to try the install that way. When I turn on the Pearl it loads up fine, however it says data connection refused and I cannot get online to even attemp to downloam Y!M. Any suggestions? I assumed when it loaded up with the different sim it would automatically setup the network. My friend thinks she does have a data plan (non-blackberry though) but even if she didn't shouldn't it at least let me use the MediaNet browser on GPRS? I also changed the APN settings to T-mobile's network as well.

Edit: Well I went ahead and used the method in the OP. It's working so far. Already had my handheld registered at Yahoo Mobile.

Worked great for me....
8700c on Cingular of course -

I was little worried about my BES service but I remebered that the BES settings will come back if you desktop manager setup and connected to your email system. Lost them once before when I upgraded to V4.1
JerryD has already posted how to get your BES stuff working again earlier in this thread, so I won't repost it here. I just wanted to confirm that his info is 100% to everyone else.

Big thanks Spencer_CDS for posting this and helping us all out!

I tried again...same error message..

Try going to the webpage. It's not very user friendly, but there is a link there to register your handheld and it shouldn't be a problem after that. Sometimes you just have to try and do what it tells you!

Edit: Just go here and there is a link at the bottom to register your mobile for yahoo messenger. The next page will ask you to login if you have a yahoo id already or create one if you done. Just go from there.

Thanks for this information, I now have the IM program and my pearl is finally fully functional. Cingular sux, blackberry forums rock!

Can I ask a stupid question here...i know, just did.

So when following the instructions, when do you actually download the Y IM application? Before doing the instructions or after?

Ok finally figured it all out and am working now. Had to delete (via DM) all my service books then proceed with the instructions. Works great now.

Thanks!

Good to hear, glad it's workin' for ya just fine. =]

How did you delete the service books?

Worked finally

One question though...anyone on AT&T? just wondered if they nail you somehow in a charge for using the Yahoo Messenger??

Thanks

Nope, Y! Messenger is a data-only client and therefore will not use SMS at all.

Anyone able to get this working with the latest 8700 OS? I keep getting the read only error that I saw users getting on page 1.

Tried installing yahoo go for service books had no luck like the other poster said....

I could never get the ipd file to open. This worked well and easy.
???http://www.blackberry.com/YahooDownl...adLanguage.do?

Thanks for the tips. Sprint support said I had to talk to Yahoo. Obvisouly that's not the case.

I did have the "Connot sync read-only databases" issue

"The Desktop [SYNC] and Desktop [Cical] service book marks the databases as read-only, which prevents the data from being restored.

Resolution

Delete the Desktop [SYNC] and Desktop [Cical] service books. For instructions, see KB05010."

They come back automatically when you reconnect to the desktop.

Only noticeable thing I saw was my font changed back to the default of 10.

Thanks

followed your instructions. i'm now Y!Ming on my 8300. thanks!!

The editor is located under "Advanced Options" on the 8300 - not under "Options"

Yahoo is working perfectly now. No need to buy BeeJive anymore. Also a good free AIM third-party client is Rambler IM and it works perfectly too.

It's using data only. I don't think that it would be charging for SMS, since that's a different feature. The data plan includes unlimited data transfer @ 39.99 and 1,500 text (which are separate).

This forum was my my answer all for my 7105T and verichat. When I had difficulty with my new pearl and Yahoo messenger, I remembered to try here for a solution. I love it here! Thank you again!!!!!

Anytime. =] I kind of understand why they referred you elsewhere, though; most carriers don't directly support apps like this (that is, third-party IM apps, or any kind of third-party apps for that matter), nor can they (at least, we at AT&T cannot) really directly support a specific BES server. Glad the solution worked for ya, though.

Hey Spencer...have you seen this issue?

Hi all, I did this many moths ago and works great.
But now I have a question/issue. I went into my BB Desktop Mgr and was going to delete a couple apps I don't use anymore. After 'unchecking' a couple of the apps and hitting next, it goes to the screen saying X app will be erased (normal)...
BUT below that it shows this:
Unrecognized modules that will be removed:
net_rim_yahoo_messenger
net_rim_bb_qm_yahoo_resource_en
net_rim_bb_qm_lib

I cancelled the delete before it went through, but I'm curious...if I go forward, I'm no rocket scientist, but I see my Y! IM going away. Have any of you had this same issue? If you can try it, but not go through with the actual deletion I'd appreciate it...curious if I'm unique!

Thanks all!

I got this same thing today. I've only had my Pearl for 2 days so I don't know what I"m doing LOL I can't seem to get yahoo to work either, it says I need to activate my handheld. I went through the yahoo mobile page that was linked above and it still doesn't work. Do I need to follow the original instructions? And what are service books??

Yes, you very much need to follow the original instructions back on page 1. Mine works perfectly. However, if I go to remove some other application that I don't use, I get the message that I posted...so I quit the removal and all still works.

Worked like a champ. you are a savior...

This worked perfectly for me. I really appreciate your time and help in putting this thread together! What a great help.

Thanks again.

someone has posted the T-Mobile service books for all the IM clients.. has anyone been able to get Windows live messenger working on other carriers?

I have not, but I do know that those service books posted therein will definitely work with Yahoo! the same way they will here.

Hi All,

Does anyone have a service book for the new blackberry yahoo mobile client? The old BBFS2 [YHO] doesn't seem to work with it.

Bleh, he's right. I had no idea this even existed. Hope someone can hook us up with this; my BlackBerry isn't unlocked and I can't test another carrier's SIM in it...not yet, at least...

Why would I want this? don't all bbs have the ability to dload AIM and yahoo. Isn't this offered by Sprint already? just asking not trying to fight.

I think this thread needs to bee attached to thread in the Rim Software area. I was confused. this is the fix for that problem! Many mods will link them.

Any word on the service book for the new Y!messenger? I did the upgrade and can not find the last version to roll back to.

I'm with db inc. I've installed the new version and now it's dorked up. Any one with the new service book? Please!!!!!