Hi,
Please be patient with me I'm new to this whole flashing thing. My phone broke and a friend gave me thier BB 9630 (I think). I would like to use it with Metro or another no contract company (or a reasonable contract amt).

Also I noticed alot of people are referring to CDMA & GSM what do those acronymns stands for? and how can I tell what kind mine is?

I would greatly appreciate anyone who could help me.
Thank you in advance for your kindness

CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access. Used by Sprint and Verizon.
GSM: Global System for Mobile (communications). Used by T-Mobile and AT&T.

GSM is the world standard generally speaking and is far more common. All of Europe is GSM. The benefits of one standard over the other is a subject of much debate. It's similar in broad terms to the differences in AM radios vs. FM radios.

Your 9630 Tour is what is knows as a "world phone". It's primary bands are CDMA, but it has a slot for a GSM sim card designed to let the user roam overseas on the GSM networks.


I have no experience with MetroPCS. I do know that you need a carrier that offers a true BlackBerry data plan to make use of any data services. Without it you can use the phone and text messages only.

The 9630 works on Boost Mobile CDMA. Calling, text, MMS, native browser will work on the PAYGO and $50.00 unlimited plans.

Jesus H! When will this workaround scheiß quit?!?

Hi not sure what you mean.