hello, the camera itself on the bold 9000 is not very good at all, but does the video come out with many little squares in it? i took a video and i was like this is a disgrace. like when i play the video over it has many little squares in it, the video is not smooth at all.

Ok so this is another post with issues your having. Some questions. Do you have a blackberry data plan? Did you recently load any apps? Have you been able to use the BB otherwise? The camera is not a Nicon or Cannon level but generally is ok for a cell phone. Now on to the big questions. Did you get the BB wet? Did you drop the BB? If you can answer these questions we may be able to assist you in finding why you have the issues you state.

i brought the phone of ebay as new. and yes i have downloaded apps but now i have deleted them all. i am not on a data plan as of yet.

I have 2 9700xxx8217;s and both video cameras perform good. Did you check for any damage when received? And did you check to see if the water indicator was red? Itxxx8217;s in the battery compartment. It should be white. As a last resort, try to do a wipe. This will return the BB to factory and you may be able to see if it is a hardware issue. Replacing the OS is another option. You will need to get the latest handheld os from blackberry along with a copy of the desktop manager, all free. Read the instructions on loading the OS via DM. DO NOT try to load an OS not designed for your BB.
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yes to do the os update i need to have the data plan. I am getting that on the 20th of December then i will be able to do the update. I have a post on that issue. i have lifted the battery out of the case and there is only one sticker, it says blackberry bold 9000 and I.T.E US LISTED and other items as such. also the imie is on there. Where is the water indicator located on the phone, maybe a picture? yes i checked the phone thourally before using it, it had no scratches or bumps. I have also installed desktop manager when i got the phone.

the water indicator is a small square located under the battery on most blackberrys. If you do not have one i would be very suspicious it was removed becasue of previous damage.

This is a photo of a 8830 but is close to yours.

http://members.shaw.ca/jdebay/8830/body2.jpg

thanks for the effort.
my was not exactly there. Mine is in the rim of the battery, it is below the one on the picture you sent me stuck on the rim of where the battery fits in? does that make sence? and yes it is bright white.

so what shall i do, wait for the update