http://www.blackberryforums.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.blackberryforums.com/images/element/misc/rss.jpg http://www.blackberryforums.com http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/211149-8700-wifi-access.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:53:03 GMT I am new to the BB world. I have an 8700 and at the moment, I have only a voice and text package. Can an 8700 access the internet at public wifi... I am new to the BB world. I have an 8700 and at the moment, I have only a voice and text package.

Can an 8700 access the internet at public wifi hot spots? Then I wonder if I can access my wifi network at home? Do I need a certain app or hardware?

Any input is greatly appreciated!! Thanks folks. ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion Sweetscribe http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/211149-8700-wifi-access.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/211043-httpconnection-giving-exception.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:06:32 GMT Hi, I am using a BB Curve 8700(trackwheel) device.I have been developing applications for blackberry and am new to this. I have developed an... Hi,

I am using a BB Curve 8700(trackwheel) device.I have been developing applications for blackberry and am new to this. I have developed an application which connects to the server on internet and gets some response.

Some Facts :
1. I have a Vodafone connection(India) and all services are activated.
2. I am able to browse the internet from the device browser.
3. The application is signed.
4. The Http is handled in a seperate thread.
5. Device OS version is 4.2.1.114


Here is the code...

public void run() {
HttpConnection cnx;
InputStream is;
try{
System.out.println(mainURL); //This is getting printed
cnx = ( HttpConnection )Connector.open( mainURL ); //Exception here

//This Line is not reached at all.
System.out.println("cnx="+cnx+ " " +cnx.getResponseCode());

if(cnx.getResponseCode()==HttpConnection.HTTP_OK){
is=cnx.openInputStream();
byte [] data = readFromStream(is);
app.responseFromServer =new String(data);
is.close();
}
cnx.close();
}
catch(Exception e){
returnResp=false;
System.out.println("Exception = "+e); //Displays java.lang.NPE
}

The Connector.Open() is throwing an exception and a Null Pointer Exception is caught.Verified that 'mainURL' is not NULL. Dont know why NPE is thrown !!!

This same piece of code works perfectly fine on my other BlackBerry Bold device(9000) with the same SIM card. All basic settings are similar in both the devices.

Please suggest me a solution to make this work.Thanks in advance. ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion deepakjain http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/211043-httpconnection-giving-exception.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/211001-software-8707-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:14:32 GMT Hi, I have a Blackberry 8707 with v4.1.0.365 on it (platform 3.1.0.23) Which upgrade (and how please) do I have to install to get to the latest... Hi, I have a Blackberry 8707 with v4.1.0.365 on it (platform 3.1.0.23)

Which upgrade (and how please) do I have to install to get to the latest version for this handheld?

Also, which blackberry desktop software version should I / can I use with this handheld?

Thx for your replies!

Regards ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion fakero http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/211001-software-8707-a.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210728-u-usb-cant-charge-8703e-usb-devices.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:26:06 GMT There are several references to this issue, but no solutions that I can find.

I have a company issued 8703e and it won't charge except from the RIM wall charger or Windows XP with the appropriate drivers.

My understanding was that the U in USB stood for Universal, and that seems to be the case with every device I have tested, except the 8703e.

Some examples.

Generic USB wall-charger:
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e

PC running Solaris
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e

Sun Ray DTU
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e

PC running Linux
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e unless bcharge is installed

USB port on car stereo
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e

Car AC inverter with USB port
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e

Car lighter socket to USB port device
* Charges son's Nintendo DS lite
* Charges mp3 player
* Charges Nokia phone
* Won't charge 8703e

You get the idea. Is there some "special" USB cable I can get which is 8703e specific so that I can charge this thing from any "Universal" Serial Bus port?

This is borderline maddening. I have USB ports all over the place, but still need a BB-specific charger for this 8703e.

Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance,
Marty ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion martyscholes http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210728-u-usb-cant-charge-8703e-usb-devices.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210561-facebook-help-refreshing-contacts.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:01:50 GMT Ok so... My BlackBerry isn't refreshing my Facebook contacts. Well, it does it sometimes when it comes ti people's statuses. But it rarely ever sends me notifications of pokes, messages, and NEVER refreshes people's pictures unless I manually click REFRESH BLACKBERRY CONTACT.

Any solution? ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion PrinceQuints http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210561-facebook-help-refreshing-contacts.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210559-voice-notes-limited-30-seconds.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:46:33 GMT For some weird reason, my voice notes have started being limited to only 30 seconds each but I have other notes that are two and three times more... For some weird reason, my voice notes have started being limited to only 30 seconds each but I have other notes that are two and three times more than that... Any help? ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion PrinceQuints http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210559-voice-notes-limited-30-seconds.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210461-8700g-backup-7290-both-o2-uk.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:11:57 GMT Hi all I have 2 Blackberrys The 7290 is a backup device. I plug my 8700g into the desktop manager and make a backup file. I then plug my 7290... Hi all

I have 2 Blackberrys

The 7290 is a backup device.

I plug my 8700g into the desktop manager and make a backup file.

I then plug my 7290 into desktop manager and Restore that same file........
It wont copy my address book, there a alot and don't want to write them all again if I have too.

Am I just missing something simple or just cant be done onto such an older device.

Cheers ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion lalande21185 http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210461-8700g-backup-7290-both-o2-uk.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210379-blackberry-8700g-reboot-problem.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:09:04 GMT my blackberry 8700g is re-booting only i need all the important contact numbers and e-mail id's backup is it possible ???? please help i'm a new user waiting for your answers thanks in advance:bb: ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion minto http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210379-blackberry-8700g-reboot-problem.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210342-return-receipt-notify-sender.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:57:19 GMT How do I turn off the "return receipt" or "notify sender" thing that shows up when you receive an email from my blackberry? Thanks ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion Archi-berry http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210342-return-receipt-notify-sender.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210039-8700g-how-log-out-enterprise-messenger.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:03:33 GMT 8700G - 4.5.0.52 / 4.2.1.91
Enterprise Messenger 2.5.16
BES 4.1.6

I'm rolling our BES IM connectors from LCS to OCS and of course rolling out the latest Enterprise Messenger at the same time...but we can't figure how to logout of the Enterprise Messenger on our only trackwell devices - 8700's.

Have clicked here there and everywhere, tried lots of key and click combinations but can't get anything regarding log out.

The guides say just click the trackwheel anywhere in contacts but that only leads to presence change options.

So far the only option is to reboot the device....anyone got any idea's?

Cheers,

Aengus ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion AengusM http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/210039-8700g-how-log-out-enterprise-messenger.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209992-t-8700c-has-arrow-over-signal-bars-wont-let-me-scroll.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:18 GMT An arrow keeps coming up over my signal bars and it will not let me scroll over and I cannot click on anything with the trachwheel. If I do click all... An arrow keeps coming up over my signal bars and it will not let me scroll over and I cannot click on anything with the trachwheel. If I do click all that comes up is move icon, hide icon, show all, and switch application. I have to pull the battery out and reset for it to go away. But it keeps coming back. How do I get this sto stop? Does anyone know? Thanks. ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion cheexsc http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209992-t-8700c-has-arrow-over-signal-bars-wont-let-me-scroll.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209894-8703e-lags-but-my-8700g-doesnt.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:24:06 GMT my 8703e which i use on verizon now, it no where near as fast as my old 8700g that i had (still have) when i had tmobile. the old tmobile one is... my 8703e which i use on verizon now, it no where near as fast as my old 8700g that i had (still have) when i had tmobile. the old tmobile one is running OS 4.1.0.346 (Platform 2.0.0.143).

the verizon 8703e has been like this since i got it, and i upgraded to OS 4.2xx (it was a tad higher than whatever was on it when i bought it) and still doing it. i left it like that for months, and i just now upgraded to 4.5.0.148 (Platform 2.4.0.22).

when i say lags, one of the things that pisses me off the most is when i go to lock or unlock it.

ive put both phones on the table side by side, ill lock both, the tmobile one will lock almost instantly after i press the center hotkey that i have set to the lock button.

the verizon one, it takes 1-2 sometimes 3 seconds to lock. same goes for unlocking. that really annoys me to no end.

also, another thing is picture msgs. i could have sworn on my tmobile one, when someone would send me a picture text, i could see the pic. on the verizon one, it comes through as "youve got a PIX msg, log on to vzwpix.com to view" etc...doesnt even show me on the phone what number it was sent from, i have to log in on a computer to their site to see it. i dont remember this happening with my GSM 8700. i thought maybe that would have changed with the upgrade to os 4.5, but it didnt.

any ideas here on what i can do? i like the 8700 out of any other blackberry, just becuase ive put both of them through hell and back, and they just work. plain and simple. alot of people i know with 83xx, bolds, tours, storms, etc...they just dont seem as reliable. maybe one day ill upgrade, but for now i dont wanna get rid of this phone, even though the lag on the cdma one is annoying as hell. another thing i dont like on any new BB's is the trackball....the newer touchpad ones arent too bad but i still like the side trackwheel:smile: ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion pimpedout97x http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209894-8703e-lags-but-my-8700g-doesnt.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209582-8703e-video-related-question.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:17:46 GMT Hi, i just bought a used blackberry 8703e, it is the first blackberry I have owned. Well, i cant load any videos on any websites, even formats said... Hi, i just bought a used blackberry 8703e, it is the first blackberry I have owned. Well, i cant load any videos on any websites, even formats said to be supported by blackberry's. Do I need to download any software? If so, where can i find it? My phone is on build v4.1.0.359 (Platform 2.2.0.166). Thank you. ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion krokadyel http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209582-8703e-video-related-question.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209207-8700f-bypass-password-wipe-device.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:16:20 GMT Hi everyone, at work I've been handed 16 x 7290's and 4 x 8700f's to dispose of or find new use for. They are either old phones where users have had upgrades (7290's) or new phones that are unused as a result of staff leaving, redundancies etc.

The problem I have is on the 8700f handsets, users in the organisation are required to set a password when they receive their BB but now that these individuals have left the organisation we are stuck with handsets that are locked and we have no idea how to get into them.

Please can anyone advise? Maybe a master reset that will wipe everything off the handheld (including password)? Or is there a way using Desktop Manager that I can bypass the password and access the devices? ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion dangtfc http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209207-8700f-bypass-password-wipe-device.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209174-my-8700-cuts-off-during-phone-conversation.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:34:58 GMT I thought I had fixed the problem by changing the battery but after 2 months of use the problem started again. Even when the battery is fully... I thought I had fixed the problem by changing the battery but after 2 months of use the problem started again. Even when the battery is fully charged, the phone cuts off during long phone conversation (exceeding 10 minutes). The phone shuts down completely and will not reboot until I attach the charger or remove and install the battery. Please help. ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion amujtaba http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/209174-my-8700-cuts-off-during-phone-conversation.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208927-8705-g-general-questions.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:53:55 GMT I sold my 8900 pre Bold 2 so I bought a 8705 to hold me over til I can get the full discount in Dec. I have a few questions: I see others fixing or... I sold my 8900 pre Bold 2 so I bought a 8705 to hold me over til I can get the full discount in Dec.

I have a few questions:

I see others fixing or installing the wrong software..so I figure I will nip it in the bud and ask. Can someone give me the proper links for what I need as far as Desktop Mgr Software and Device Software. Thanks

The latest Desktop Manager software should work, correct? I did do a sync once, and it was fine, but I deleted it wanting to get them both properly updated.

I was unable to plug in the usb and get the BB to come up in Windows explorer. Are you able to access the 8705g thru Windows explorer?

Lastly, while setting it up, the Blackberry was cutting off for about an hour, it was halfway charged, I charged it for about 20 min, not all the way charged, but now it SEEMS to be OK.

Also it was in the period where T-mobile had just added the Blackberry feature and I was waiting for the internet. It may be crazy, but could trying to access web features while not available have caused a short or something?
It did happen when I opened up the browser.

Anyway, help with why that may have happened, software links, and whether or not you can access the 8705 via windows explorer would be appreciated

Thanks ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion eric0668 http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208927-8705-g-general-questions.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208525-8703e-conflict-garmin-nuvi-265w-bluetooth.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:40:05 GMT I have been using my 8703e for 2 years now and recently got a Garmin Nuvi 265w GPS unit for my truck. I had a Motorola 850 and 700 Bluetooth aswell... I have been using my 8703e for 2 years now and recently got a Garmin Nuvi 265w GPS unit for my truck. I had a Motorola 850 and 700 Bluetooth aswell as the Garmin 265w working with no issues. I had to have the software on my 8703 upgraded to V4.2.1.100 Platform 2.3.0.23 as my employer has developed a new program we have to use on the 8703. Since the upgrade whenever I select my Garmin as my bluetooth I cannot make phone calls even if I am out of range from my Garmin. I have to reset the 8703 by taking the battery out. Nothing else works, I cant disable the bluetooth, I cant search for another bluetooth ( the 8703 just freezes ). Can someone guide me on what to do. I have tried to get help from our IT guy at the office and he doesnt have a clue. Please someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:?:cry::?:cry: ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion snscommunications http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208525-8703e-conflict-garmin-nuvi-265w-bluetooth.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208369-8703e-newbie-trying-upgrade-software.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:39:29 GMT I just bought a used 8703e and decided I should run current software on it so I went thru the process described to download 4.5 and install. It... I just bought a used 8703e and decided I should run current software on it so I went thru the process described to download 4.5 and install. It downloaded and did the PC install but when I started Desktop Manager (5.0) and ran Application Loader it said there was nothing to update.

My BB is at 4.2.1.110 so I suspect it does need the update to 4.5

Any suggestions on what I should check or do to figure out why it can't find the update? ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion jpullam http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208369-8703e-newbie-trying-upgrade-software.html http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208262-8700v-question.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:44:33 GMT I was recently given an 8700v by a friend (phone was previously on the Vodafone network) and have unlocked it and done a hard reset. Yesterday I... I was recently given an 8700v by a friend (phone was previously on the Vodafone network) and have unlocked it and done a hard reset. Yesterday I enabled it on a PAYG plan, on the Rogers network in Canada and plan to also use this phone at Christmas time (when back in the UK) with a different SIM card.

Having read the FAQ, I am still unable to get rid of the 'data connection refused' message, as I do not appear to have any option to disable data (as suggested in the FAQ) Do I need to upgrade the O/S in order to be able to have access to this option? - the phone is currently running: v4.1.0.258.

Many Thanks

David ]]> General 8700 Series Discussion davidA http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/208262-8700v-question.html