Hey peeps. Is there a way to format the blackberry 8320? Im not talking about "wipe", I want to scrub the blackberry.

Hello peep - BlackBerry FAQ - BlackBerryFAQ has a TON of great information, including this thread:

How do I wipe the BlackBerry using Jl Cmder? - BlackBerryFAQ

Please note that this will not change the start up (splash) screen, or remove an IT Policy.

Good luck!

A wipe using JL_cmder is what you need, and follow that with reloading the OS.

The thing is....I want to remove the orange startup screen. Can u do that with a blackberry?

Read the post above, and hundreds elsewhere on this forum asking the same question. No, absolutely not. The branded carrier startup screen is there to stay, regardless of wiping, OS upgrades or unlocks.

Yea. I was reading that. Got any experiences using Isim in a blackberry?

Isim? I don't even know what that is.

lol. Its used to bypass network lock. ie: my mobile is locked to orange uk. I used the isim along with my sim and Im good to go. I heard it works in other country very well but not Jamaica - watta shame.

Check it out here: tangshop.com/isim-universal-unlock-adapter-for-blackberry-nokia-bb5.html

Or, depending on your provider, you can just call them and get an unlock code for free.

Dave

Nope. The mobile is from the UK. My wife called orange and they said by the 29th of this month: August '08 I should get it. But I just cant wait that long. To me that's like next year.

Then you need to purchase an unlock code for the device from a vendor--if you can't wait another 19 days to have it unlocked for free by the carrier.

Try HorizonWirelessOnline.com - Horizon Wireless, The World’s Cellular Repair Center ß, although i will warn you that i believe non-North American devices can take 10-14 days to get the unlock code. Although, whoever you purchase the unlock code from will need to give you that specific turnaround.

Good luck.

I'll wait really. I just love the (bad word goes here) phone.